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CEA Urges Opposition To SOPA/PIPA
Today, the Consumer Electronics Association, creator of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) urged people to take a stand against the legislation known as SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) by contacting your Congressperson today. In the press release, the CEA said:
“The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and CEA’s Innovation Movement are under a 24-hour web blackout in protest of proposed legislation – the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the U.S. Senate. The bills ostensibly go after Internet pirates, but are so broadly worded as to implicate legitimate businesses. If passed, they will mean more litigation and damage to the innovation economy. While SOPA is temporarily stalled in the House, the Senate plans to bring PIPA for a vote next week, even though most Americans are opposed.”
Bioware Confirms – Mass Effect 3 Demo Releasing Feb. 14
As if you didn’t have a busy enough week with the early release of the PlayStation Vita! Gamers will be delighted to know that the final episode in the epic sci-fi trilogy, Mass Effect 3 will have a demo available to everyone on PSN, XBLA, and PC this February 14!
“We are excited to be able to give gamers an expansive demo that will put them right on the front lines of this all-out galactic war,” said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series. “The entire scale of the game is bigger than anything we’ve ever done. With its intense action, deep customization and raw emotional power, Mass Effect 3 will deliver a spectacular action RPG experience to fans of the series and newcomers alike.”
Hands On With Optoma’s 3D Gaming Projector
In a world where high-definition graphics meet the third dimension on our video game consoles, the way of the LAN party has given out to online play as the equipment needed to truly enjoy our HD games has become too cumbersome to pick up and carry wherever you go. Furthermore, our viewing needs have gotten bigger as the amount of visual real estate becomes more crucial to remain competitive. However, Optoma USA’s GT750E 3D Gaming Projector has the potential to provide everything a gamer needs to be portable and competitive, while still offering an excellent picture.
Mortal Kombat Coming to the PlayStation Vita In Spring 2012
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that Mortal Kombat will be arriving on the PlayStation Vita in Spring 2012. Like the PS3 version, the Vita release will have Kratos (of God of War fame) guest starring in this franchise reboot!
“The NetherRealm team is committed to making sure that we follow up the success of 2011’s Mortal Kombat with an equally compelling experience on the PlayStation Vita,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “The original game content and new features we developed for the PlayStation Vita will provide gamers with the best fighting game experience available on the new mobile platform.”
The 2011 comeback of the Klassic franchise has sold over three million units worldwide and has won numerous awards since launch from the Spike TV 2011 Video Game Awards, Official Xbox Magazine and GameTrailers.com and more. The game will feature the same fatalities and ever popular X-Ray moves. Warner Bros. says that the Vita will also have features exclusive to the hand-held device with announcements on those coming at a later date.
If you want to get some hands on time with this game a bit early, you can also head on over to one of PlayStation’s Vita Hill Social Clubs around the country.
CES 2012: Hands On With Razer’s Project Fiona
If this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show were to be labeled with a theme, it would most definitely be the year of the Tablet. Major computer product manufacturers threw their hats into the mobile market with these thin and light computing devices. With widespread adoption of the tablet, all eyes have turned towards the gaming market and whether or not gamers will adopt these devices as well. Read On »
Capcom Announces Operation Raccoon City Multiplayer Mode
It seems that no game is safe from an online multiplayer component, as Capcom announced today that Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City will feature a versus mode. Don’t leave just yet single-player fans, as it looks to change up traditional third-person shooter gameplay.
Players will be able to engage in four-on-four fun, but with an interesting twist. While fighting the opposing team, players will also have to deal with the constant and unpredictable threat of the zombie horde and its B.O.W.s like the Licker.
There is set to be three game modes: Deathmatch, Biohazard, and Survival. Deathmatch sees the two teams fighting for most kills, while attempting to avoid death-by-zombie along the way. Biohazard will be the objective mode, with players battling to bring home samples of the G-virus. Survival pits both teams in a rescue scenario, where both teams will attempt to survive each other and the undead horde while waiting for a rescue helicopter. There are limited seats however, so players need to fight hard or risk becoming infected.
The two teams going toe-to-toe are the U.S.S. (Umbrella Secret Service), whose members are Vector, Beltway, Lupo, Four-Eyes, Spectre and Bertha; and the recently announced U.S. Spec Ops containing Tweed, Dee-ay, Harley, Willow, Shona and Party Girl.
For long time fans, a Heroes Mode has also been revealed, where players can play as their favorite Resident Evil characters like Leon S. Kennedy, Hunk, and Jill Valentine. A trailer showcasing the gametypes and characters can be found here.
While it’s sometimes hard to hear that a great single player game is getting the online multiplayer treatment, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’s version is looking quite unique. The game launches on March 20th 2012. Stay posted for a full review.
Tobii Technologies Sets Sight On Gaming
Tobii Technologies this week unveiled a new level of interactivity between user and computer that could possibly revolutionize how we play games; by using your eyes. We here at Wanderson75 were skeptical that such a technology could be at all accurate — that is, until we saw it with our own eyes. Read On »
Konami Announces Release Date and Features for Snake Eater 3D
A few days ago, Konami announced some key details about Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, which is set to come out the 21st of February 2012.
For the readers out there who have yet to experience the beauty of MGS: Snake Eater, let me set the scene. It’s the 1960s, and the Cold War is on the verge of becoming a blazing hot one. A soviet rocket scientist is looking to defect to the U.S., and it’s up to the series hero, Snake, to save him. In typical fashion, the poop hits the fan and Snake is thrust into a plot that could see the end of his beloved country. Hopefully the game’s story is unaltered, with original voice actors, but we won’t know until release.
Aside from the obvious 3D enhancements, the title will have some new features exclusive to the 3DS version – The coolest of which has to be the camouflage photography system. This option allows players to take a picture using the 3DS’s camera, and the game will make a camo pattern for Snake out of the colors in the snapshot. A camo percent will be given, so players will know how effective their custom garbs will be.
Other features unique to the 3DS will also help to augment gameplay. With the dual screens, all the action will take place on the top while Snake’s inventory will be displayed on the bottom. This will allow players to instantly switch weapons or tools, without having to search through menus to find them. The gyro controls will also be included, for actions such as balancing on narrow ledges.
If you’re like me, and are worried about the downgrade to only one thumbstick, Snake Eater 3D will feature full Circle Pad Pro support. This will allow players to easily target enemies at a distance.
So there you have it, some fresh facts about Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D. The title is looking like it’s well on its way to helping fans relive the joy that was Operation Snake Eater!
SteelSeries Unveils New Lineup At 2012 CES
SteelSeries, makers of great peripherals and accessories such as the 7XB Headset for Xbox 360 and the phenomenal Sensei mouse have unveiled their lineup for 2012 at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Let’s take a look!
Microsoft’s 2012 CES Keynote
Last night, Microsoft gave their final keynote for CES. Microsoft’s CEO, Steve Ballmer, was joined onstage by Ryan Seacrest to show all the tasty treats that the software giant is cooking up.
