What? Free To Play? Seems a bit unusual for a console title, but yes, you will be able to download the multiplayer component of Uncharted 3 free on the PSN store, with some restrictions of course.
First off, you will only earn experience points and cash up to level 15. You can still play the game as much as you want, but if you want to get more unlocks and other perks, you will have to buy them separately. Naughty Dog has provided detailed infomation about how their Free To Play works. An F.A.Q was also created for people with questions.
This is actually a great idea to introduce players unfamiliar with the Uncharted series and it's gameplay. They broke down the title into parts. Whether you are interested in just the multiplayer or the single player, you get to buy what you want. VG247 reports that there are half a million who are actively playing each month and I don't blame them, the multiplayer is a lot of the fun.
Santa Monica Studios released a new trailer that focuses on God of War Ascension's single player campaign. This God of War prequel is set to release on March 12.
The demo for the single player campaign should be up on PSN right now for everybody to check out. So if you are curious about the changes, start downloading.
Every time I browse online game stores whether it's from Xbox Live, PSN, or Steam, I always get tempted to get independent titles. I've experience great indie games that come out just as good or even better than some retail games priced at $60. Maybe it's the freedom they have to make the game? I'm not too sure, but indie games is always a breath of fresh air with an industry filled with sequels and games all about shooting people. 2012 was another great year for indie developers, but my Pick 5 is a mix of new and old games.
Super Meat Boy - $14.99
Release date: November 2010
To this day, if I want some good old fashion platforming that would really test my patience, I head back to Super Meat Boy on my Xbox 360. It was released in 2010, but I only got my copy of the game around 2011 and I'm glad I did. It's simply a 2D platformer with the goal of reaching the end of the stage, but don't think this will be easy. They have one of the most ridiculous stages and game mechanics, and since you die in one hit, the tension never goes away. There are around 300 stages in this game, and have a good amount of characters with unique abilities, so this title has a good amount of content.
FTL: Faster Than Light - $9.99
Release date: Sept 2012
This is actually one of the newest title in the bunch. FTL: Faster Than Light is a PC indie title that can kill your whole afternoon if you're not careful. This Real Time Strategy game let's you take command of a space ship that must deliver vital information to the allied fleet. You manage everything in your ship from, ship upgrades, ship repairs, which crew member mans a station on the ship, and do battle against other ships that you come across. This game is a time sink. When I finished downloading the game(only 157MB) I couldn't stop playing. This also has one fo the best soundtracks from an indie game so far.
Terraria - $9.99
Release date: May 2011
Terraria is a 2D action adventure platformer with a hint of RPG elements. This game is all about exploration and experimentation. You simply start with nothing and slowly create what you need to survive with the materials around you, Sounds familiar? There's no story, or objective. But as you go deeper into the world, more monsters and items will unlock, bosses will show up, and you instantly find yourself invested in this game.
Legend of Grimrock - $14.99
Release date - April 2012
Legend of Grimrock is old school dungeon crawlers return to modern gaming. This game is greatly inspired by past titles like Eye of the Beholder and Dungeon Master. You hardly see games like this anymore, but it's good that a very new indie developer took the challenge at bringing it back. As you go deeper in, you find weapons, level up, figure out clues, find hidden rooms, and trigger traps that will instantly kill you. The way the combat works may feel awkward for people unfamiliar with games like this, so have an open mind when you give this game a try.
Binding of Isaac - $4.99
Release Date: September 2011
This is one game that's disturbing and addicting at the same time. It's a top down 2D action adventure with a very strong replay value. It's a pretty tough game and every time you finish it, new items, bosses, and stages unlock, as well as more endings to see once you reach the end. Each time you play the game, your play style always comes out different thanks to the many random item upgrades you pick up, making each playthrough appealing. It's worth the investment if you are looking for a game that will never go dull after your first run through it.
Since the announcement of Blizzard bringing the famous action rpg Diablo 3 to the PS4 and PS3, everybody has been wondering how the game will work? Well one new feature that would excite console fans and disappointed PC players is that the console version will allow players to play the game offline.
In an interview with GameTrailer's Geoff Keighley, Blizzard production director John Hight confirms that Diablo 3 in the PS4 and PS3 won't constant internet connection in order to play the game. There will be local multiplayer for up to 4 players on the same screen, no split screen.
Being able to play Diablo 3 offline in the console version really feels like a slap to the face to all PC players who have supported the Diablo franchise. The one simple feature of being able to play the without an internet connection was requested by Diablo fans before and after the game went live. This further supports my impression that the PC version of Diablo 3 was solely built around the game's Auction House, especially the Real-Money Auction House.
But hey, its water under the bridge at this point for me. I've played the hell out of Diablo 3 regardless and I still had a great time with it, but this kind of news won't sit well with other fans still engaged in the game.
First screenshots of the console version was released showing the new UI. You can check it out below.
Forgive the crudeness of this video as this is my first attempt at a video review.
I forgot to mention that the lights on the charging bay are red when the the controllers are charging and change to green when fully charged. Also that I got this at Datablitz which sells them at 495php.
While it's not functionally perfect, it does work and is visually appealing.
Score:6/10
Pros:
Very nice modern day FPS design
Looks and feels like a steelbook case
Decent price point
Cons:
Doesn't charge both controllers at the same time
No storage for it's proprietary cable
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What? Free To Play? Seems a bit unusual for a console title, but yes, you will be able to download the multiplayer component of Uncharted 3 free on the PSN store, with some restrictions of course.
