Posts in “Gaming”
Wanderson75.net Staff Picks Best Games of 2011
With 2012 rapidly happening upon us, we here at Wanderson75.net took a few moments to reflect on those games that impressed us the most and decided to jot down our top picks for 2011. Afterwards, we looked at the best of the best, and voted for the singular most influentual game of the batch to list as our 2011 Top Pick. And the nominees are… Read On »
We Don’t Work For Sarif – Syndicate
As previously discussed, evolution is a necessary thing. Both the original Syndicate and its sequel were objective-based point-and-click affairs managed from an isometric view. Such a game, unless handled very carefully, will not translate well to the console environment. Numerous RTS titles have failed in spectacular fashion to illustrate this point, so Starbreeze adapted the IP order to allow it to survive. It has been reinvented in order to not only meet the wants of the gaming masses, but also to approach a beloved IP from a new direction.
And boy, are people pissed about it. Read On »
Developers Embrace the Festive Season with Holiday-Themed Add-ons
It’s the season of giving, and many game developers have embraced it by giving their fans holiday-themed add-ons. The Christmas/winter themes range from simple backgrounds (in-game and menu options) to full-blown makeovers of gameplay and storylines. Here are some of Wanderson75.net’s favourites:
Trion Worlds Notifies Users Of Breach
You would think that even hackers would take a break during the holidays. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Trion Worlds has sent out a notification to its users of a breach in their account database. The email reads as follows: Read On »
Developers Share Their Biggest Christmas Wishes
Every kid growing up wanted that one thing for Christmas that they just never got. For me, it was the Transformers Constructicon set that had all of the robots to form Devastator. Granted, my parents tried, getting me the Aerialbots instead because the stores never had the Constructicons in stock. But they were only in one episode of the cartoon and just not as bad-ass as the big green meanie. Everyone has had that “one thing” that they always wanted, including our friends at Twisted Pixel and Certain Affinity. So I decided to find out what “that thing was”. I think you’ll find the results to be entertaining. Read On »
CES – Life After Microsoft
After 20 years, Microsoft is walking away from the International Consumer Electronics Show…well, sort of.
The story, broken by major outlets yesterday reported that Microsoft would no longer be carrying the presence at the International CES like it has over the last two decades. With Bill Gates having delivered the annual keynote speech for 11 years; and his successor, Steve Ballmer, delivering the speech for the last four, thinking of a Consumer Electronics Show without Microsoft in the forefront is almost unimaginable. However, in a blog post yesterday, Microsoft had made some very valid points regarding their departure as the steward of the biggest consumer technology event of the year. Read On »
Square Enix To Bring Kingdom Hearts To Nintendo 3DS
Square Enix has just announced the upcoming release of their latest title in the Kingdom Hearts saga: Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]. The newest addition to the KH library will be appearing on the Nintendo 3DS in North America and Europe.
Nintendo Confirms – Wii U Will Be Available At CES 2012
Wanderson75.net has just confirmed via email with a Nintendo spokesperson that the Wii U will in fact be available at the 2012 CES. Per the spokesperson:
“Nintendo of America, working with the 2012 International CES management, will offer demos of the upcoming Wii U console to members of the media who did not see the system at the 2011 E3 Expo. However, Nintendo will not have a booth at CES, nor does it plan to include any games, experiences or information beyond what was available at the 2011 E3 Expo. Production and development efforts remain on track for the Wii U launch, which will take place between the start of the 2012 E3 Expo in June, and the end of 2012. ” Read On »
Square Enix Members Service Suspended After Breach Detected
Just when you thought the gaming industry was once again safe from hackers, another breach has been made public. Square Enix, maker of the Final Fantasy series and the publisher responsible for the resurrection of the beloved Deus Ex, Tomb Raider and Hitman franchises has discovered a breach in their security. As a precaution, they have shut down their Square Enix Members service and have begun investigating the matter.
Nintendo Reveals 2012 Line-Up
Yesterday, Nintendo revealed their massive lineup for 2012, including several games for all systems. Notable among this list are titles such as Mario Party 9 (Wii), Inazuma Eleven 2 Firestorm/Blizzard (DS), Luigi’s Mansion 2 (3DS), Pandora’s Tower (Wii), and the highly anticipated Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS).
