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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Classic Games: Moonstone
I know this name makes some of you excited. What a game it was! In 1993, a legend video game console, Amiga, was very popular. Everybody was buying Amiga instead of Commodore 64. One day, I bought a magazine about Commodore 64. While turning the pages rapidly, my eyes was caught by a game named "Moonstone". I started to read excitedly and thought it was an interesting game. Next day, I bought the game, fortunately. Why? Let's get back 13 years before and review the game.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
MODERN COMBAT 4: Zero Hour Review
Genre : FPS
Developer : Gameloft
Platform : iPhone, iPad, Android
Web : www.modern-combat.net
As the processor capacities of mobile devices are improved, we are able to play FPS games on those devices. But because of some controlling issues, there is still not a quality FPS game. Modern Combat 4 is also not a high quality FPS... You are able to put the control buttons wherever you want on the screen but unfortunately, we have only two thumbs to push that buttons. Also we need to use our thumbs to hold the device, to walk and for the camera, so controlling the character is not easy. I spent my first hours to make the game's controls better. And I think I have found the best option: Use the motion sensor and play it standing up. It can make you feel like playing a "virtual reality" game.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Video Game Testing Site Review: Only 4 Gamers
Video gaming is an over 30 years industry. As the consoles become improved, video games get longer and deeper. In the first years of this market, only a few people were interested about video game designing. But now, a game company hires an "army" for this process. And sometimes this process lasts more than 2-3 years. You too have some possibilities about turning your passion into a paying job. The first step of that is game testing. But the main question is; "Are you really willing to work hard to live your dream?"
Friday, January 18, 2013
TEMPLE RUN 2 Review
Genre : Arcade/Platform
Developer : Imangi Studios
Publisher : Imangi Studios
Platform : iPhone, iPad, Android
A friend of mine warned me about the first Temple Run game. I didn't care about his warning and started the game. After minutes, I was playing Temple Run on my iPhone and saying "Help me, I can't stop playing!". After days of playing, I unlocked everything but that was still not enough. I had played it until I ruined my phone.. And two days ago, some great news(also worrying) came out. Temple Run 2 is released unexpectedly. It's also great on iPad Mini. Developers put some new features to the second game but it still has the specific gameplay of the first game. Shortly, if you enjoyed playing the first Temple Run, even if you were addicted to the game like me, you will spend hours in the second game, you can be sure about that.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
INTO THE DEAD: An iPhone Game Review
Genre :Action/Horror
Developer : Prodigy Design
Publisher : Prodigy Design
Platform : iPhone, iPad
Web : www.intothedead.com
A helicopter accident... A dark and tense atmosphere... You are surrounded by zombies who want to hunt you down... And all you can do is running away, not matter where to... Into The Dead is an "endless-runner" zombie game in a first person view for iPhone and iPad. At the beginning of the game, you survive a helicopter crash and see that you are surrounded by zombies. After that, you will start to run to a way where zombies are lesser.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
DEAD SPACE 3 Demo Review
Genre : Action/Horror
Developer : Visceral Games
Publisher : Electronic Arts
Platform : PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Web : www.deadspace.com
Release Date : February 5(USA),
February 8(Europe), 2013
It's obvious that most of the horror games of today's generation, which were developed by big game companies, couldn't manage to become popular. The best example for that is the sequels. The first games of Resident Evil series were amazing for most of the gamers with survival-horror elements. But today, developers release their last games of the series as an action game and that fact disappoints most of the gamers.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Best Free Downloadable Games: Part 5
Maldita Castilla
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Do you know Ghosts & Goblins? Because Maldita Castilla is like a fraternal twin of that retro game. It looks like an old school arcade game from 80's but it really manages to give you what other many indie games don't - variety. Every level brings you new things and gameplay. Like I said before, Maldita Castilla looks like an old game but when it comes to the controls and gameplay, it makes you feel like playing a modern game. You will run left and right, throw your knives to the enemies and dodge attacks in the most levels of the game. But this game is though and really challenges you sometimes. Believe me, you will die so many times and here is the worst thing; You are not able to save the game! So you have to finish the game for once and all. Also I really liked the details, environments look wonderful and that makes the game a pleasure to play. Controls are actually ok, but sometimes they are lacking.
Monday, January 14, 2013
PRIMORDIA Review: The Return of Old SChool Spirit
Genre : Adventure
Developer : Wormwood Studios
Publisher : Wadjet Eye Games
Platform : PC
Web : www.primordiagame.com
Primordia... I did't have any expectations from it when I began the game. It was an old looking adventure game. Maybe I should't have expected much from a game which has 90's graphics and game mechanics. But Primordia got me back to old times with its characters and content. So, I didn't hesitate to spend my whole weekend for it.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Classic Games: Prince of Persia
It was a snowy day. I was at home and bored. Then I decided to go and buy a video game. I was unaware of what would happen in a minute. When I arrived there, everybody was astounded and watching a video game. Of course I got curious and walked a few steps forward to see what they were watching. Then I got shocked. What was that!? There was a man in the game and he was moving like a real person! I said to shop owner that I had wanted to buy this game immediately. He smiled and said that I had needed 1 mb RAM to play this game. At the same day, I persuaded my parents to buy a RAM, and then, I started to play one of the best games of my life.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Expectations From DOOM 4
It has been years since Doom 4 was announced, but there is still no screenshot or an information about the scenario and also release date is uncertain. Of course id Software gave us some information but gamers have some expectations. So I made a list of these expectations for you. Here are what gamers expect from Doom 4;
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
THE LAST OF US Preview
Genre : Action, Horror, Adventure
Developer : Naughty Dog
Publisher : SCEA
Release Date : 7th May 2013
Platform : PlayStation 3
Web : thelastofus.com
The first 20 minutes after I had finished "Heavy Rain", I stood still where I was. Heavy Rain was a terrific game for me, even more than a game. That's why I'm looking forward to play Beyond: Two Souls. I really respect David Cage, that's another reason for this. In my opinion, Beyond: Two Souls is a game that is impossible to be a disappointment. But I can't say the same things for The Last of Us. Most of the peope are suspicious about it. For this reason, I'll give you some information about it.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Why Console Gaming Is Getting More Popular?
Playing video games is an entertaining activity for most of the people. There are many hardcore gamers who use all gaming platforms. We know there are two opponents in gaming world; console players and PC players. Whether be a professional gamer or just play games in your free times for fun, everybody is good at a platform of gaming. PC gamers are confident at games such as World of Warcraft, Age of Empires, Counter Strike, etc. And console gamers feel more confident at games like God of War, Devil May Cry and Gran Turismo.
I'm not going to tell you my opinion about which platform is better. I told you about this in my article, PC vs Consoles before. But I think we should evaluate "the fun" according to the games, not platforms. Because every game has a better platform to be played. I'll try to give you some hints about why consoles are getting more popular for video game developers.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Guide For Video Game Buyers
You want an awesome new released video game, but you can't decide which game to buy? Buying a new video game is an easy job, but choosing the quality one may not be as easy as it looks. If you don't want to waste your money on a poor game, you should research it first. Yes, research. Even an easy looking job such as buying a video game may require a little research. Even though researching takes just a little time, most of the gamers don't spare time for it and spend their money on a poor video game.
So why do you need to research before buying a video game?
Saturday, January 5, 2013
METRO: Last Light Preview
Genre : FPS
Developer : 4A Games
Publisher : THQ
Platform : PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U
Release Date : March 2013
Web : www.enterthemetro.com
Metro 2033 wasn't the end of the story, actually it was the beginning. This masterpeace, which was created by Dmitry Glukhovsky, tells us events that happened in a post-apocalyptic world. It's impossible to live on earth without a mask by the effect of deadly radiation. That's why survivors have left the earth behind and live underground in the metro stations. But underground is not as safe as they imagined. It's easy to hear the sound of terror in those tunnels. In Metro 2033, we experienced that terror of creatures. Next, we will witness the fight between humans. Creatures want to exterminate our species in Metro: Last Light. But mankind don't care about this and fight each other with greed and hatred.
Friday, January 4, 2013
PLANETSIDE 2 Review
Genre : MMOFPS
Developer : Sony Online Entertainment
Publisher : Sony Online Entertainment
Platform : PC
Web : www.planetside2.com
2012 was an interesting year for multiplayer gaming. 5 years ago, it was said that 2012 would be a revolution. It wasn't a revolution for gaming actually, but it's not important. Gamers will just wait a little bit more for new generation. Because everything that happened in 2012 was a preparation for 2013, like Planetside 2.
To be honest, it's really hard to find a quality "Free to Play" game nowadays. You can find some good games, but generally MMO games that you pay to play are more quality and they provide you a better service. At this point, Planetside 2 quenches our thirst of quality Free2Play!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Goods And Bads About Video Game Testing
We spend a big part of our lives on working. If you are lucky, you will work on an area of your interest. Actually it's all up to you. Act now and do what you want, what you like. If you are reading this, that means you like video games. If so, then video game testing could be your best opportunity to do what you like. But every job has some goods and bads. In this article, I'll try to tell you about what it's like to be a beta video game tester. If you decided to be a tester, you should know the good and the bad about testing jobs.
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