GTA V review: New Grand Theft Auto triples the intensity
I had such a fun weekend.
After seeing a movie, I went down to the beach to ride the roller coaster on the pier and go jet skiing in the ocean. Afterward, I got a haircut and bought a new suit, and then I returned home to unwind with some fresh juice and a yoga session in my backyard. Later, I met up with one of my friends for drinks at a downtown watering hole.
I live in Los Angeles, but I didn't do any of that stuff there. Nah, it all happened over the past 48 hours while visiting Los Santos, the virtual seaside metropolis cunningly depicted in "Grand Theft Auto V" (Rockstar Games, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99). Oh, did I mention I also committed dozens of felonies?
For the most part, it's illegal business as usual in the latest edition of "Grand Theft Auto." There are vehicles to swipe, schemes to plan and banks to rob. Unlike previous installments in the wildly successful - and violent - M-rated series, "GTA V" centers not just on one but three criminal protagonists: former partners Michael and Trevor, and their new protege, Franklin.
Nearly a decade after their last heist went terribly wrong, middle-aged Michael is living comfortably bored in witness protection in a ritzy Los Santos mansion, while the unhinged Trevor is dealing meth and smuggling guns on the outskirts of town in Blaine County. Meanwhile, Franklin is hustling on the streets as a repo man for an unsavory car dealership owner.
The three men and their double- and triple-crossing ventures are ingeniously interwoven in both the narrative and gameplay of "GTA V," which allows players to almost seamlessly switch among Michael, Trevor and Franklin throughout the proceedings. With the tap of a few buttons, "GTA V" briskly sweeps across Los Santos from one anti-hero to another.
During missions involving all three dudes, the flip-flopping is key to avoid getting wasted by the Los Santo Police. For instance, one particularly high-pressured holdup of an armored car involves swapping between Michael and Franklin blasting at waves of cops on the ground, and Trevor picking them off with a sniper rifle from a rooftop.
It's not so much a gimmick as it is a flawless innovation on the established "GTA" formula.
Besides the usual felonious shenanigans, there are leisurely diversions spread across Los Santos, including customizing rides, investing in the stock market, racing jet skis, watching TV, surfing spoof sites online, playing tennis and patronizing strip clubs.
With an obsessive attention to detail, the city of Los Santos - last visited in 2004's "GTA: San Andreas" - and its outlying areas feel more alive than any virtual world I've ever visited. Rockstar Games has masterfully crafted a stunning make-believe take on modern Southern California that rivals the dragon-infested realm from "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim."
However, this Los Santos is not a perfect clone of L.A.
The urban areas don't feel quite dense enough when compared with Liberty City from 2008's "GTA IV." And the rendition of Beverly Hills is basically across the street from downtown. Also, a few tired L.A. cliches - plastic surgery, seeking fame - are referenced so frequently the game almost veers into goofy "Saint's Row" territory.
Fortunately, any shortcomings with "GTA V" feel about as important as a random stranger crossing the street in Los Santos. Rockstar Games has created such a fascinating place for Michael, Trevor and Franklin to explore and wreak havoc, I think you'll want to visit for more than a weekend. I know I do. Four stars out of four.
Forthcoming Game Infinity Blade 3 by Apple
Under the series of Epic games, at Apple's iPhone event, developer entertainment introduced a sequel to its famous hack-and-slash series "Infinity Blade". This game is named as Infinity Blade 3 and will be hitting the market after newly unveiled iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Infinity Blade III keeps the power of Apple's new A7 chip which has an architecture of 64-bit and OpenGL ES 3.0.
As it is usual the series, Infinity Blade 3 will be governed by the Unreal Engine. This game will be the last one in the Infinity Blade trilogy, and it is being promised that the game will be an emotional rollercoaster, which comprises love, honor, betrayal and redemption.
There are two playable characters like as, series protagonist Siris and stealthy female warrior-thief Isa. Each of which will come with unique fighting styles and hundreds of collectable weapons and items. Hideout is one of the major additions for the game, which will act as the "home base".
Gameplay doesn't seem to be seeing much of a change. Players will fight enemies in one-on-one combat as they dodge attacks, time attacks and cast magic. There will be eight new worlds to explore. The focus of the game this time around is to have large expansive maps that players can explore.
ClashMob challenges are also back with three new modes inviting gamers from around the globe to team up for unique "massively social", group-based challenges to unlock rare treasures and earn exclusive items.
It will be supporting all the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPod touch 5, and iPod touch 4. The most important thing is that, Infinity Blade 3 will have price tag of $6.99 which is equivalent to 446 Indian Rupees.
Sony unveils cheaper PlayStation Vita, sub-$100 Vita TV
According to Sony, the new PlayStation Vita is 15 percent lighter and 20 percent thinner than the original Vita. The next-gen portable console will also sport a micro-USB connector, similar to the one found in smartphones and most tablets, and will come with 1GB of onboard storage. The new Vita also sports an LCD screen, different from the original Vita's OLED one and Sony claims that it would offer a one hour increase in battery life.
The new Vita will come in Pink, Black, Blue, Grey, Lime Green and Yellow colour variants and has been priced at 18,980 yens ($190 approximately). It's worth pointing out that the original PlayStation Vita recently received a price cut and is being sold for $199. The new PlayStation Vita will start selling in Japan on October 10.
Sony will continue to sell the older OLED-screen Vita and will repackage it bundling a memory card and pre-installed games through the Play! Game Pack.
Sony has also unveiled a new inexpensive gaming console, which it's calling the PlayStation Vita TV. The console is a tiny box that sports similar dimensions as that of the PlayStation Vita but connects to televisions. Games can be played through PlayStation 3′s Dual Shock 3 controller, which is not included with the console's basic retail pack though Sony will also sell a premium bundle with the controller.
The PlayStation Vita TV console is capable of playing about 1,300 games that are available for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation One in addition to many of the PlayStation Vita games (but not all of them) through the PlayStation Network, as digital downloads.
The Vita TV can also be used for streaming video from connected services including Sony's Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited services, Twitter and Hulu. A future software update will allow users to stream PlayStation 4 games on a secondary TV via streaming. However, the PS Vita TV only supports 480p, 720p and 1080i resolution. The device comes with a port for HDMI output, a (proprietary Vita) memory card, a slot for Vita games, and USB, power and Ethernet ports.
The PlayStation Vita TV will be available at a price point of 9,954 yen (about $100) and will launch in Japan on November 14. It takes on gaming consoles like Ouya and media streaming devices like the Apple TV and Chromecast.
There's no word on the pricing and availability of the two Vita devices in other markets at this time
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 reveals its last DLC
The most popular action game Call of Duty is back with Black Ops II. This game will be available on online stores from September 26. DLC Apocalypse will be available for PC and Playstation 3. It will be also available on Xbox Live for Xbox 360 players. It is the last DLC of the game series with the map finish.
You are going to get a new experience on Call of Duty with Zombies and different kind of maps. The game is plotted on new Zombies which get united with real heroes and the war begins with adventures. The level ends with the end of Black Ops 2 which is an end of Zombies stuff.
Its theme moves around the scenes of Taiwan where the residential community fights back by making the compound as a combat. Multi level abilities are required in Frost which is a snow theme level with a touch of a city of Europe.
Another concept in the game is Dig in which the plot is based on Afghanistan. Overall the Call of Duty carries a real adventure with unique themes and concepts.
The most popular action game Call of Duty is back with Black Ops II. This game will be available on online stores from September 26. DLC Apocalypse will be available for PC and Playstation 3. It will be also available on Xbox Live for Xbox 360 players. It is the last DLC of the game series with the map finish.
You are going to get a new experience on Call of Duty with Zombies and different kind of maps. The game is plotted on new Zombies which get united with real heroes and the war begins with adventures. The level ends with the end of Black Ops 2 which is an end of Zombies stuff.
Its theme moves around the scenes of Taiwan where the residential community fights back by making the compound as a combat. Multi level abilities are required in Frost which is a snow theme level with a touch of a city of Europe.
Another concept in the game is Dig in which the plot is based on Afghanistan. Overall the Call of Duty carries a real adventure with unique themes and concepts.
Tomb Raider reboot has sold over 4 million copies worldwide
2013's Tomb Raider reboot has sold over 4 million copies worldwide since launch, Square Enix head of product development Darrell Gallagher revealed in a new Gamasutra blog post.
He reiterated that Tomb Raider was the fastest-selling game in the history of the franchise and said it was the "most critically acclaimed title" ever produced by Crystal Dynamics.
Despite the sales milestone and critical plaudits, the game failed to meet Square Enix's sales expectations. Crystal Dynamics is currently working on a sequel for next-generation consoles.
Gallagher also revealed in the blog post that 2010's digital-only Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light has now sold over 1 million units across all platforms.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 launched for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as a free download
PopCap Games has announced the worldwide availability of Plants vs. Zombies 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Plants vs. Zombies. The game will be initially available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as a free download.
Featuring a time-travel theme that propels players through different historical eras to face off with zombies from various time periods, Plants vs. Zombies 2 is available initially in seven different languages, with PopCap promising support for additional languages 'soon'.
Designed as an ever-expanding universe that will offer regular updates including new worlds full of new plants, zombies and challenges beyond the first three that comprise the initial game, Plants vs. Zombies 2 extends the gameplay of the original and provides players with dozens of all-new levels, plants and zombies.
With Plants vs. Zombies 2, EA (who acquired PopCap in 2011) is going with the 'freemium' model that was quite successful with Real Racing 3. According to EA, "most of the game is entirely free to play" with players having the ability to "face every zombie and access every level in every world at no cost".
In addition to new places to explore and discover, Plants vs. Zombies 2 includes a variety of gameplay enhancements, including Plant Food, which drops from glowing zombies and offers a temporary but powerful boost to your plant attacks. Plants vs. Zombies 2 also includes all-new gesture-based power-ups that enable players to interact with zombies directly, to augment their plant defences.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is now available as a free download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and will be available on other platforms 'later this year and beyond.'
PopCap Games has announced the worldwide availability of Plants vs. Zombies 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Plants vs. Zombies. The game will be initially available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as a free download.
Featuring a time-travel theme that propels players through different historical eras to face off with zombies from various time periods, Plants vs. Zombies 2 is available initially in seven different languages, with PopCap promising support for additional languages 'soon'.
Designed as an ever-expanding universe that will offer regular updates including new worlds full of new plants, zombies and challenges beyond the first three that comprise the initial game, Plants vs. Zombies 2 extends the gameplay of the original and provides players with dozens of all-new levels, plants and zombies.
With Plants vs. Zombies 2, EA (who acquired PopCap in 2011) is going with the 'freemium' model that was quite successful with Real Racing 3. According to EA, "most of the game is entirely free to play" with players having the ability to "face every zombie and access every level in every world at no cost".
In addition to new places to explore and discover, Plants vs. Zombies 2 includes a variety of gameplay enhancements, including Plant Food, which drops from glowing zombies and offers a temporary but powerful boost to your plant attacks. Plants vs. Zombies 2 also includes all-new gesture-based power-ups that enable players to interact with zombies directly, to augment their plant defences.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is now available as a free download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and will be available on other platforms 'later this year and beyond.'
Get Ready for the Action Packed November
Get ready for the action packed November, as two action games going to hit the market in that very month.
For those who love action/mission packed games, Activision brings them a new game in the series of Call of Duty. Company has announced that the game will launch on 5 November, 2013. Call on duty will be available in multi mode and single mode version. In this game, players will have a dog as its team mate and in Ghosts; you have to fight against enemies who terrorized America and the world.
It will be available for Xbox 360 and PS 3 on 5 November and for PS 4 and Xbox-one, it will be available in upcoming days.
The second launch is an action game. Ubisoft brings you Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, which is an action packed game. Its story is about the pirates who ruled the land and sea with no rules. They terrorize the European power who rules the country that time. So to destroy pirates from roots European power plant their man among pirates and the game is about the action between them. This game is available for the entire gaming product by the starting of November.
Get ready for the action packed November, as two action games going to hit the market in that very month.
For those who love action/mission packed games, Activision brings them a new game in the series of Call of Duty. Company has announced that the game will launch on 5 November, 2013. Call on duty will be available in multi mode and single mode version. In this game, players will have a dog as its team mate and in Ghosts; you have to fight against enemies who terrorized America and the world.
It will be available for Xbox 360 and PS 3 on 5 November and for PS 4 and Xbox-one, it will be available in upcoming days.
The second launch is an action game. Ubisoft brings you Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, which is an action packed game. Its story is about the pirates who ruled the land and sea with no rules. They terrorize the European power who rules the country that time. So to destroy pirates from roots European power plant their man among pirates and the game is about the action between them. This game is available for the entire gaming product by the starting of November.
EA Sports launching FIFA 14 on September 24, 2013
EA Sports is all set to launch the new edition FIFA 14 game this year in September month. FIFA 14 is the most awaited game of the year.
Messi fever is soon going to hit the market with this upcoming. Every single move that you perform is available in the game. It is available in various modes you can play the Football tournament, simple match and many more. Tension rises as the level of game rises. Play FIFA 14 and experience the feeling when the ball hit the back of the net.
EA has announced to launch this game for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on September, 24 and it will be available in upcoming days for PS4 and Xbox one.
EA Sports is all set to launch the new edition FIFA 14 game this year in September month. FIFA 14 is the most awaited game of the year.
Messi fever is soon going to hit the market with this upcoming. Every single move that you perform is available in the game. It is available in various modes you can play the Football tournament, simple match and many more. Tension rises as the level of game rises. Play FIFA 14 and experience the feeling when the ball hit the back of the net.
EA has announced to launch this game for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on September, 24 and it will be available in upcoming days for PS4 and Xbox one.
EA plans to launch Battlefield 4 on 29 October, 2013
This time EA brings an action packed game from the series of Battlefield. EA has announced to launch Battlefield 4 on October 29, 2013.
This game is an action/mission game in which you lead your team as a commander, so there is no chance of mistake, you have to take it and do it and you are left with no other option.
To defeat your enemy you can go to any level, even you can destroy building and much more. This game is packed with full action and entertainment.
It is available in single player as well as multi player mode. Battlefield 4 for Xbox 360, P3, and PC on 29th October and for PS4 and Xbox one, it will be available in upcoming days.
This time EA brings an action packed game from the series of Battlefield. EA has announced to launch Battlefield 4 on October 29, 2013.
This game is an action/mission game in which you lead your team as a commander, so there is no chance of mistake, you have to take it and do it and you are left with no other option.
To defeat your enemy you can go to any level, even you can destroy building and much more. This game is packed with full action and entertainment.
It is available in single player as well as multi player mode. Battlefield 4 for Xbox 360, P3, and PC on 29th October and for PS4 and Xbox one, it will be available in upcoming days.
EA is going to launch Need for Speed Rivals on 19th Nov 2013
EA, known for its graphics and games for PC, XBOX and PS3, brings "Need for Speed Rivals" in the series of NFS. It is one of the most played series from EA. NFS repeats it success over and over and after observing, EA is now planning to launch NFS Rivals on November 19, 2013.
Rivalry starts by the end of this year so RISK IT AND TAKE IT, NFS is all about this. It is a part of action/racing series game.
You can play either as a cop or as a racer. As a racer you have to race and earn score and open new rewards and try not to get busted. While as a cop you work as a team to pursuit racer and put them behind the bars. It is available in single player as well as multi-player mode. You have to risk everything and not to trust anyone for being the no. 1 rival. What excites most the NFS lover is the return of Ferrari, which is back in NFS franchise after a very long period of 7 Years.
This game is available for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC from November 19, 2013 and for Xbox one and PS4, this game is available later this year.
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