These heroes aren’t hidden off the beaten path; their stories entwine with yours, and you’ll encounter them all as you traverse the lands of Sanctuary. Each follower has his or her own agenda and reasons for fighting against the darkness, and you’ll learn more about their histories and motives as you battle alongside them.. … Read More “accompany with you at anytimeaccompany with you at anytime“ »
Year: 2012
Funcom has always stressed the importance of horizontal progression being much more important than the vertical in The Secret World. Players might begin with a certain build, or a role they enjoy in the game, but might encounter a solo dungeon where they will have to think about the build that would beat it. … Read More “ split into action, Sabotage and Investigative split into action, Sabotage and Investigative“ »
In regards to Diablo III—- all I can say is “you ain’t heard nothing yet!†The overture was conceived of as a way of making a big impression on both new and existing audiences—saying that this really is the next chapter. What’s not apparent in the overture, though, is that the first indication the … Read More “the introduction of executive producerthe introduction of executive producer“ »
Folks interested in learning more about Spirit Tales will want to head over to the official forums to check out a user interview with an “as yet unnamed Spirit Tales developer”. The interview wanders all over the game and details some of its interesting aspects including pet morphing and boss battles. What can the … Read More “New Interview Details Game Play & MoreNew Interview Details Game Play & More“ »
the updated skills we’ve seen make the Barbarian much more dynamic – not merely a piece of meat, but a piece of finely trained, combat-honed meat – the filet mignon of fighting. The new Leap conveys impact and damage in a way the old attack utterly failed to do, and the updated, gory Whirlwind makes … Read More “the inquisition of authoritiesthe inquisition of authorities“ »
The Barbarian was Diablo II’s ultimate melee badass, and the only class that could dual-wield. He’s back with a beefy update, but many of his old attacks have been seriously enhanced. The Leap was more like a hop in Diablo II; now, it’s truly a vault, as the Barbarian bounds about six feet into the … Read More “philosopher’s stonephilosopher’s stone“ »
for instance, can slam a wall in the Forgotten Tombs to make it collapse on and eliminate a crowd of walking dead. When he lunges into a wall, rubble falls away from the edges. Bits of concept art suggests a city desert environment with cave-like apartments, an Arabian palace dungeon reminiscent of Diablo II’s Lut … Read More “Malleus MaleficarumMalleus Maleficarum“ »
 Don’t let nostalgia upscale the screenshots in your mind: Diablo II’s maximum resolution was a paltry 800×600. Diablo III’s overhead isometric view keeps the game’s look consistent with the series; the camera stays clear of the action and we’ve seen no gimmicky use of 3D so far. We really don’t see a downside to this … Read More “The Environment” »
After a decade of desperation, the prayers and ritual sacrifices of Diablo fans have been answered with the announcement of Diablo III. But with an eye to the past, not everybody’s happy about Diablo’s future. Here’s what we know – and what we think – about Blizzard’s next (best?) thing. What we know: Diablo … Read More “The GraphicsThe Graphics“ »
You’ll learn many of the fundamentals of PvP (like how to avoid attacks or target specific foes) by playing the single-player game, but PvP differs in that it isn’t an ideal venue for gathering new weapons and armor. Your rewards for shedding blood in the arena are purer than that: bragging rights, the joy … Read More “you’ve progressed on the path to fame and gloryyou’ve progressed on the path to fame and glory“ »