Something a little different for this week's BFF Report. In Episode 98, ZAM's Mike B. aka Fony decided to do the first BFF Report hardware review on the Turtle Beach Earforce z6a headset. In the review, Mike does a solid job of showcasing the z6a's various strengths and weaknesses while offering a comparison point to headsets much higher and lower on the price scale.
All in all, go check out the review to get Mike's thoughts on the z6a, and maybe we'll see more of these e reviews in the future!
Farewell Lego Universe! In this week's BFF Report - Episode 94, Host Mike B. aka Fony airs his old LEGO Universe footage as he says goodbye to this children's MMORPG. For those of you who don't know, LEGO Universe just wasn't making as much as planned, so it was announced back in early February that the game would shut down by 2012.
Well, we are now a mere two days away from 2012, and LEGO Universe is making good on that announcement, as their official site notes that the game will be closing its doors indefinitely on January 31st at Midnight (EST). After you've watched Mike B.'s visit to the LEGO Universe, why not hop on yourself for the doomsday parties?
It's tiiiime for everybody's favorite... BFF Report! In his latest BFF Report, ZAM's Mike B. aka Fony concludes his epic Star Wars: The Old Republic preview trilogy by focusing SWTOR's PvP and Warzones. Mike seems really happy with a lot of the things that BioWare is doing right with this aspect of SWTOR, and if you check out the video, you'll know why! Who would have thought that smooth combat with some PvP-exclusive balancing mechanics would equate to a more enjoyable PvP experience!
Be sure to also check out Mike B's first two videos on SWTOR, where he covers his initial beta impressions in Episode One, and he talks about SWTOR's flashpoints and instanced content in Episode Two. Less than a week until early access starts! Hope everyone's excited!
MineCon was held this past weekend in Las Vegas with all the Notch and Mojang you can shake a pick at! ZAM's newest Staff Writer Mike aka Krelumian was in attendence, and he got a chance to see all the gaming goodness Mojang had to offer.
With Minecraft on showcase for the Xbox 360, and playable versions of Scrolls and Cobalt, there was plenty of ground to cover. Let's get on with it!
Big Huge Games and 38 Studios have just released another video for their "Hero's Guide to Amalur".
In this latest video we get a in-depth explination of how the games unique take on class builds and talent freedom redefines what we expect from RPG combat.
With a massive open world to explore and immersive action combat, Reckoning is looking more and more enticing as a must have purchase for next year!
Attention Han Solo fans! BioWare just released its character progression video for the Smuggler in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Check it out below to get a glimpse at the Republic class in action, including the Scoundrel and Gunslinger advanced classes.
If that's not enough to cure your SW:TOR itch, then you may want to read through a new blog entry by Senior Writer Alexander Freed about the game's story in comics and novels. You can also watch BioWare's PAX Prime highlights video.
It's day three of Guild Wars 2's Sylvari Week and ArenaNet has posted an interesting video that looks at the background of the plant race. Continuity and Lore Designer Ree Soesbee and Character Artist Kristen Perry explain how the sylvari grew from the initial designs into the race they are today. Soesbee even explains what sets the sylvari apart in the fantasy genre:
"There are a lot of poeple out there who say that they've seen everything fantasy games have to offer. But the sylvari are entirely unique. They are new to our world, they are new to every world. There's never been a creature like this in the fantasy genre. People try to match it and say, "is it an elf?" "Is it a dryad?" It's a sylvari. That's what it is. Trust me, you have not seen every story that a fantasy world can tell. Sylvari are new."
Watch the video below to learn all about the sylvari and see some in-game footage.
Today's update to the Star Wars: The Old Republic site is a video walkthrough of The Esseles Flashpoint, an early instance that Republic players will enter around level 9. In the Flashpoint, players must group together to protect a high-ranking diplomat and fend off Imperial boarding parties.
The walkthrough clocks in around 13 minutes, so grab a glass of blue milk and enjoy!
BioWare released a new Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer at the San Diego Comic-Con called "Join the Fight," and it features all eight classes that will be available in the game at launch. Which side will you choose? The video might help you decide, so be sure to watch it below!
In case you missed the news, Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available for pre-order. There are three versions available, including a Collector's Edition for $149.99 that comes with all sorts of bonus content.
Trion Worlds and Petroglyph Games have released a new End of Nations video that shows off the two factions you can play in the upcoming MMORTS. Both the Shadow Revolution and the Liberation Front have very different views on how the world should look, and they both want to take down the tyrannical Order of Nations. "It's about proving that ultimately your faction is the right faction to destroy the Order of Nations," said Executive Producer Nick Beliaeff.
Watch the video below to learn more about the factions and see some gameplay footage. Also, be sure to check out our End of Nations impressions from E3.
