Everquest goes free-to-play this March
The landmark MMO Everquest is going Totally free-to-play this March. The move coincides with EverQuest’s 13th birthday, which will be celebrated on the 16th of March 2012.
Players now have the choices of selecting a model that reflects their play style and free of charge players will nonetheless knowledge full access to the Everquest game they know and enjoy. The model will come with three distinct methods to access EverQuest Free of charge Membership, Silver Membership, Gold Membership. When the free of charge-to-play model launches all players will get a welcome pack which will add items to their inventory.
For more specifics on what is included in the new types of memberships visit: http://www.everquest.com/free/
Press release:
This March, Sony Online Entertainment’s landmark MMO EverQuest ® will not only grow to be a teenager, it is also going Free-to-Play.
New Details About 5TH Cell’s Hybrid Take to the Air
This is the year of shooter innovation. Battlefield three created battles bigger. Tribes Ascend made battles faster. And in a new press release, Developer 5TH Cell announced that its upcoming Xbox Reside Arcade title, Hybrid, is going to literally bring battles into a new dimension.
5TH Cell kept facts beneath lock during the title’s last year of extra development time, only occasionally releasing tidbits of info to tantalize fans. Apparently that time was well spent, as the game now looks considerably a lot more polished, with a redesigned appear, new characters, and an general polish all while sustaining 60FPS at 720p.
“This additional year has been actually valuable in refining Hybrid to become a genuinely ‘5TH Cell’ game,” mentioned CEO and Creative Director, Jeremiah Slaczka. “Everyone on the team has been working really challenging and we’re all extremely proud of what’s been achieved.”
5TH Cell threw open the doors with screenshots located conveniently past the jump.
Set in the near future, Hybrid functions a global conflict in between two factions, the alien Variant and the rebel human Paladins. 5TH Cell has apparently abandoned the post-apocalyptic grit shown in trailers of final year, in favor of a clean, mechanized, futuristic appear.
Sony: “We will probably be the last to announce something”
According to PlayStation France CEO Philippe Cardone, Sony will “probably be the last to announce something” about the next-generation PlayStation (most would assume “PS4″), following Nintendo and Microsoft.
I’ve been saying this for a although, but I’m no official spokesperson, so possibly it’s a lot more reassuring to hear from the company rather than a raving lunatic.
Sony believes that Nintendo is under much more pressure to launch new hardware, due to the rapid decline of the Wii. Despite the fact that there are plenty of rumors about the PS4, Cardone says “I couldn’t tell you anything…the Wii is pressed for time since it is in decline. In our case, we have a lot less pressure. We had been the final to leave the PS3, we will almost certainly be the final to announce a thing.”
Microsoft’s future plans/”Xbox 720″ shenanigans have also been discussed as of late, with rumors about a large reveal at E3 2012. Sony has previously mentioned that it would be “undesirable” for Microsoft to announce its next console prior to they get their chance, but that doesn’t seem to fit their original vision for the PS3, according to SCE chairman Kaz Hirai.
“I’ve always mentioned a ten-year life cycle for PS3, and there is no cause to go away from that.”
PlayStation Home: Lose Weight With Novus Prime
PlayStation Home is offline from 8AM GMT on Wednesday 1st February for routine maintenance. Right here is what to expect immediately after the update…
To celebrate the recent launch of Novus Prime: Vindication in PlayStation Home, our buddies at Hellfire Games are providing zero-gravity Spacewalking for Free inside the Novus Prime space station by means of the finish of this week! Merely warp to Novus Prime from the Action District, activate Spacewalk at the centre of the station, and float around weightlessly indoors (and outside in space!) for free of charge until February 5th.
Be positive to check out all the fresh content material and free rewards in the newly released Novus Prime: Vindication expansion although you are there!
Granzella bring us some much more Edo era inspired clothing with Japanese Yukatas, although in Threads and Alter Ego you can find a selection of classic period costumes. Slip into the guise of an Old West Gunslinger, or show your love for the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s with classics such as the Flapper, the Zoot Suit, and the 1940s Gal. Go for maximum bling with Don Dynamite or Madame Firefly costumes, or float mystically via House on a magic carpet. There’s also some a lot more contemporary clothing which includes sharp suits and new hairstyles to preserve your avatar on trend.
Mass Effect 3 Voice Cast Trailer
So here’s the excellent news: a lot of familiar faces (voices?) are coming back for Mass Impact 3. Here’s the poor news: the game does not come out for one more month or so. Neither of these facts ought to be all that surprising to you, and however right here we are.
In this video, you are treated to a glimpse at a handful of returning characters and actors such as Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man, Seth Green as Joker, Tricia Helfer as EDI, and a couple others. You also get introduced to a some of the newcomers like Freddie Prinze, Jr. as the new recruit James Vega and G4 host/PSP taste aficionado Jessica Chobot as reporter Diana Allers.
Also, check out all the grey on Freddie’s dome. He’s 35 years old, which 1) kind of tends to make me really feel old, and two) surprises me what with all that pepper on his head.
Prototype 2 Radnet Edition Comes With 55 Pieces of Content
Prototype two is getting a cost-free unique edition that will reward players with 55 pieces of content material.
Prototype 2‘s Radnet Edition, a cost-free unique edition for the game, comes with access to 55 free of charge pieces of content. The content material is supplied in waves for seven weeks beginning April 24th. Radnet content material contains Events, buddy vs. buddy competitive score Challenges, and weekly themed “Rewards.” Rewards include behind-the-scenes videos from the improvement team and bonus Mutations for Sgt. James Heller in the game’s main campaign. As for platform exclusive content material, PS3 version owners will obtain five exclusive dynamic themes, whereas Xbox 360 version owners will receive exclusive 5 avatar accessories.
Rewards are earned by engaging in the content, scoring at least a bronze medal in each week’s Events, and achieving a minimal score threshold in the week’s Challenges.
Any individual who pre-orders the game at participating retailers will automatically obtain the Radnet Edition. Radnet content is also available to anyone who purchases the game new although supplies final.
Also, players will be glad to know that Radnet content is not needed to full the game’s principal story, as Radnet content exists totally outside of it. Players won’t miss any Achievements or Trophies by not getting Radnet, either, as all of those are tied to the major story campaign.
Mass Effect 3 “all-star” voice cast revealed
Mass Impact 3 “all-star” voice cast revealed
Freddie Prinze, Jr., Jessica Chobot, and a lot more.
EA and BioWare revealed an “all-star” voice cast for Mass Impact 3 right now. The game features returning voices from Seth Green (Joker), Martin Sheen (the Illusive Man), and far more, as nicely as notable new recruits.
“We are completely thrilled with the passion and emotion the whole cast brought to their performances in Mass Impact three,” stated Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Impact series. “In a story where Earth and the whole galaxy are at war, we required to take the performances to a level of dramatic energy and intensity that we’ve by no means previously attempted. This extremely talented cast delivered.”
The game’s voice cast is as follows:
- Martin Sheen (The Departed, Apocalypse Now – The Illusive Man
- Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Family members Guy) – Joker
- Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) – Normandy’s A.I. EDI
- Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck) – Miranda
- Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix) – Aria T’Loak
- Mark Meer – Male Shepard
- Jennifer Hale – Female Shepard
- Ali Hillis – Dr. Liara T’Soni
- Keith David (Platoon) – Captain Anderson
- Lance Henriksen (Aliens) – Admiral Steven Hackett
- Freddie Prinze, Jr. (24) – James Vega, “a marine who will aid Commander Shepard take Earth back.”
- Jessica Chobot (G4TV) – Diana Allers, a news reporter.
