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Hands on impressions, Dark Matters

1/10/2013

 
Paul Fiander
I was lucky to grab some time with Publisher Iceberg Interactive at Eurogamer and they gave me some time with a few titles the first being Dark Matter. With its release due in September/October of this year I delved into Interwave Studios creation as you can read below.
Set in a derelict spaceship Dark Matter was a surprise title for me to get my hands on. I had literally never heard of the game before but was happy to give it a try. First thing to note is this is a PC title (also coming to mac and Linux) and it's makes great use of the keyboard and mouse control scheme. As its a 2.5D game you are able to navigate with the ubiquitous WASD keys but it's the aiming through the mouse that I really enjoyed. The aiming is very free so you can react to any sight or sound in an instant and being a Survival horror title your peripheral vision will be tested.
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The use of light and dark however is where the strength of this game lies in my opinion. The character casts a small aura of light around herself which cannot be seen by the enemy but also limits your vision to a foot or two. The rest of the environment can be illuminated with a torch, this however can draw enemies towards you so you need to decide when to use it. The lighting is not the only tactical element within the game you also have the ability to scavenge and use the ‘loot’ to upgrade one of four weapons. This also works for health kits and other tools that will help you explore.

The Scavenging is supported by the games non-linear storytelling allowing the player more of a free role when it comes to gameplay. This should allow players an opportunity for replay as you strive to discover everything about the derelict craft, the differing weapons and ammo will also add replay value, making this a solid investment for the survival horror fans out there.

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The team at Interwave Studios have put together a Gameplay trailer in which you can see below. This will give you more of an idea of what they are bringing to the table. For me at least I cannot wait to delve further into the haunting atmosphere of Dark Matter

Indie highlight; Warframe (PS4)

26/9/2013

 
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At a polar opposite to our first Indie highlight (Montagues Mount) we find Warframe. Created by Canadian developer Digital extremes, made up by experienced heads in the world of game development. 
We first mentioned this title back in June when it was first announced to be coming to the PS4 from its PC home.
All I can now say is I am very pleased Sony actively sought this game out. It played like a dream on the PS4 and is by far the best F2P (Free to play) title I tried on the show floor.
The visuals and mechanics show what the system can do and even at this early stage why next gen may be the way to go.
The game is playable in the PS4 over 18 zone and its well worth the wait to take your place as a Space Ninja.

Indie Highlight; Montague's Mount 

26/9/2013

 
Montague's Mount is the epitome of an indie title. A game created by one man with what can only be described as a shoddy internet connection. Yet in 18 months developer Matt Clifton has manged to create an amazingly atmospheric title. 
The demo on the show floor however does not truly reflect what the final game will be bringing to the table. 'It a Explorational adventure game with a strong narrative drive' so unfortunately this type of game would not show well on a show floor. Instead what you get is the opportunity to the explore the world he has created both onscreen and using the Oculus Rift.
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As the story is set on an Irish Island its a wonderful touch that the game uses Gaelic (with a plethora of subtitles in other languages) as the games main language. This is a first and it helps make the game have a more authentic feel. 
I loved the way the game felt as the surroundings helped to make another character for you to interact with. If the narrative can fulfill its potential in bringing a psychological thriller to the PC then this maybe a stealth hit for 2013.
To vote to bring Montague's mount to steam then vote for it here,

NINTENDO BRINGS ITS Q4 LINE-UP TO EUROGAMER EXPO 2013

18/9/2013

 
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Nintendo's family of consoles are getting some wonderful new titles and a lot of these will be coming to Earls Court.
Below is a list of some the larger titles as well the indies that will be there.
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Hands on with the latest games

Eurogamer Expo 2013 will be bursting with playable versions of upcoming Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games at Earls Court including the first chance to get hands-on with the Wii U version of the highly anticipated indie title Tengami. First-party titles on show at Earls Court include:

Wii U
  • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  • Sonic Lost World
  • The Wonderful 101
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
  • SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD
  • Bayonetta 2   
Nintendo 3DS
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
  • Sonic Lost World
  • Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

Indie Zone

  • The developers of upcoming indie games Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut, Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails, Tengami, Coaster Crazy Deluxe, Knytt Underground, Putty Squad and SteamWorld Dig will be in attendance at Eurogamer Expo alongside Nintendo. There will also be ten brand new games available to play including:

Wii U
  • Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
  • Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails
  • Tengami
  • Knytt Underground
  • Coaster Crazy Deluxe
  • Nintendo 3DS
  • SteamWorld Dig
  • Shantae & the Pirate's Curse
  • Retro City Rampage
  • Putty Squad
  • NintendoLife StreetPass Zone

Eurogamer's Rezzed area is back to highlight the best in the independent Spirit of PC development.

18/9/2013

 
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One of the highlights of the 2012 Expo (At least for me) was the showcasing of smaller developers and publishers work. The Rezzed area is worth checking out because there is a lot more to gaming then just AAA. The list of confirmed titles is below on the read more tab.
In that spirit SEGA will again be sponsoring the Indie Games Arcade again this year, allowing even more exposure for Independent games.

Games currently confirmed for the Rezzed area are:
Firefly Studios
Stronghold: Crusader II

 Fireproof Games
The Room 2

 Freekstorm
Doctor Kvorak

 Introversion Software
Prison Architect

 Mode 7 Games
Frozen Endzone

 Positech Games
Democracy 3
Redshirt

Puppy Games
Droid Assault
Ultratron

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