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Monster RPG 2 1.9 - Role-playing adventure game.. (Demo)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 02:01 AM PDT



Monster RPG 2…The epic iPhone RPG quest is now available for your Mac!

Role Playing Goodness:

  • Nineteen locations to discover and explore.
  • Nine adventurers to add to the party, develop and lead.
  • Turn-based combat against over ninety monster types.
  • Eighteen spells for Magic Users and Clerics to cast (not including spells cast by monsters!)
  • Enough swords, guns, potions, helmets, badges, keys, staves and armor to keep any adventurer stocked for life.


Version 1.9:
  • Translation to Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, and Portuguese
  • Major speed improvements
  • Many new improved tile graphics and new music
  • Lots of bug fixes and other feature enhancements


Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later.

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Yingluck 'faces many tricky hurdles'

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:41 AM PDT

The July 3 election turned up with a convincing victory for Pheu Thai, but the party's strategist is convinced the road from now on will be bumpier due to high public expectations amid deep social division.

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Carmack: Violent video games are "potentially positive" (PC)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT

Being the creator of Doom carries a lot of street cred with the gaming community, but as id Software boss John Carmack has learned, it also makes one a constant target in the never ending video game violence debate. In his most recent interview on the topic with IndustryGamers, Carmack said he's never taken the issue seriously, and believes violent games can actually create peaceful gamers.

"I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence," said Carmack, explaining, "There have actually been some studies about that, that it's cathartic. If you go to QuakeCon and you walk by and you see the people there [and compare that to] a random cross section of a college campus, you're probably going to find a more peaceful crowd of people at the gaming convention..."

Breath of Fire IV smoking out PSN this month (PlayStation 3)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT

PS3 owners are about to receive a retro-JRPG infusion with the arrival Breath of Fire IV on PSN. Responding to questions on the Capcom Unity forums, senior VP Christian Svensson told US fans to expect Ryu and his merry band of cat people to arrive with a few extra goodies on August 16th, writing, "I'm told BOF4 (for the US anyway) will launch August 16th on PSN... to celebrate, there will also be BOF PSN avatars for sale that day too."

Breath of Fire IV first appeared on the original PlayStation back in 2000. It follows the series protagonist Ryu as he wrestles to make peace with...

Diablo III – hands-on “beta” preview (Diablo III)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT



What follows is the "beta" (v1.09.2) of GamesRadar's hands-on preview for Diablo III's upcoming beta phase. Please note that this beta preview is a work in progress and does not necessarily reflect the final version of this article. No release date has been announced for the complete version of GamesRadar's hands-on preview for Diablo III. It will be "ready when it's ready."...

TrailRunner 3.6.644 - Route planning for hiking, biking, more.. (Shareware)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:44 AM PDT



TrailRunner is the perfect companion for runners, bikers, hikers, and all people wandering under the sky. Plan routes on a geographical map. Import GPS or workout recordings and journalize your activities in a diary.

Features:

  • View Maps and Elevation Data from Internet mapping services like USGS topo maps.
  • Import GPS Recordings from Trails, iTrail and 321Run for iPhone.
  • Import workouts from the Nike + iPod Sport Kit.
  • Import tracks and workouts from GPS fitness devices like the Garmin ForeRunner or Garmin Edge.
  • Import/Export TCX, GPX, and KML files.
  • Describe favorite tracks and rate them with iTunes stars.
  • Plan routes interactively or automatically for a given distance.
  • Export route directions onto your iPod.
  • Journalize workouts in a diary, see your progress in a history chart.
  • Publish a WebLog to MobileMe.


Version 3.6.644:
  • Fixed: crasher while typing into the map search field.
  • Fixed: startup error message
  • Fixed: minor fixes
  • Better: replaced map tile download engine by a faster one.
  • Better: added direct location search field on map
  • Better: added full screen mode for OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Fixed: weather data download
  • Fixed: broken NRW topo maps


Mac OS X 10.6 or later

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Diablo III: 42 new beta screens, concept art, and a look at player banners (Diablo III)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT


Above: As you continue playing Diablo III, your character's banner will be updated to track your progression

Our cup overfloweth with new assets for Diablo III. In addition to a bunch of concept art, we've got forty-two new screenshots showcasing the recently revealed real money auction house and gameplay from the Diablo III beta. We also have some interesting comparison screenshots of Diablo III's banner system…

iFFmpeg 2.5.2 - Convert multimedia files between formats.. (Shareware)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:17 AM PDT



iFFmpeg is a graphical front-end for FFmpeg, a command-line tool used to convert multimedia files between formats. The command line instructions can be very hard to master/understand, so iFFmpeg does all the hard work for you. This allows you to use FFmpeg without detailed command-line knowledge.

Version 2.5.2:
  • Added iPhone4 preset (also for 3GS).
  • Added Apple TV2 preset.
  • Improved several presets.
  • Added new help tags on several options.
  • Fixed issue with writing Moov Atom.
  • Fixed issue when dropping files onto iFFmpeg icon.
  • Fixed rare issue with iFFmpeg crashed on launch. Many thanks to Clinton W Salvato for all the tests!
  • Fixed some small UI graphic issues.
  • Fixed DV PAL and NTSC encoding.
  • Removed the NSUnscaledWindowMask (deprecated)
  • Demo has been reset.


  • Mac OS X 10.6 or later
  • Working FFmpeg OS X binary (available here).


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Diablo III real money auction house announced, gold farmers stunned (Diablo III)

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT


Above: An early look at the real money auction house on Battle.net for Diablo III. More images and details inside

In an announcement that is sure to stir up controversy, Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled a Diablo III auction house that will allow players to buy and sell in-game items for real currency via Battle.net…

TrailRunner 3.3.641 - Route planning for hiking, biking, more.. (Shareware)

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 08:59 PM PDT



TrailRunner is the perfect companion for runners, bikers, hikers, and all people wandering under the sky. Plan routes on a geographical map. Import GPS or workout recordings and journalize your activities in a diary.

Features:

  • View Maps and Elevation Data from Internet mapping services like USGS topo maps.
  • Import GPS Recordings from Trails, iTrail and 321Run for iPhone.
  • Import workouts from the Nike + iPod Sport Kit.
  • Import tracks and workouts from GPS fitness devices like the Garmin ForeRunner or Garmin Edge.
  • Import/Export TCX, GPX, and KML files.
  • Describe favorite tracks and rate them with iTunes stars.
  • Plan routes interactively or automatically for a given distance.
  • Export route directions onto your iPod.
  • Journalize workouts in a diary, see your progress in a history chart.
  • Publish a WebLog to MobileMe.


Version 3.3.641:
  • Better: Replaced map tile download engine by a faster one.
  • Better: Added direct location search field on map.


Mac OS X 10.6 or later

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Amadeus Pro 2.0.3 - Multitrack sound recorder/editor with MP3 support.. (Shareware)

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 08:59 PM PDT



Amadeus Pro lets you use your Macintosh computer for any audio-related task, such as live audio recording, digitizing tapes and records, converting between a variety of sound formats, etc. Thanks to its outstanding direct-to-disk abilities and waveform caching, edits on arbitrarily large sounds (even beyond the usual 2GB limit) are performed at lightning speed. The handling of large sounds is furthermore facilitated by the extensive support of markers. Its outstanding sound repairing and denoising abilities make Amadeus Pro particularly suitable for transferring vinyl records on CD.

Some of the most noteworthy features of Amadeus Pro include:

  • Simple and elegant MacOS X - like user interface
  • Multitrack editing an recording.
  • Batch processing and conversion.
  • Sound denoising and repairing.
  • Supports a variety of sound formats, including AIFF, Multichannel Wave, Mp3, Mp4, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, SoundDesigner II, QuickTime, Apple CAF, etc.
  • Support for VST and Audio Unit plug-ins.
  • A "favourite actions" palette allows to have your most commonly used effects only a mouse click away.
  • A wide range of powerful audio analysis tools.
  • Audio CDs with CD-TEXT data can be burned directly from within Amadeus Pro.


Version 2.0.3:
  • Fixes an incompatibility with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Fixes a problem that would cause erroneous edits when editing single channels in stereo documents
  • Apple Lossless files can now be saved at sample rates higher than 48 kHz


Mac OS X 10.5 or later

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Xenoblade Chronicles comes to Australia on Sep 1

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 10:50 PM PDT

Nintendo's latest Japanese RPG is set for release in early September.

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"Xenoblade Chronicles comes to Australia on Sep 1" was posted by James Kozanecki on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:50:16 -0700

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 6

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:10 PM PDT

 

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"Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 6" was posted by RyanM on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:10:27 -0700

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 5

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:08 PM PDT

Check out the demo of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 as it was seen at EVO 2011.

 

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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 4

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:05 PM PDT

Check out the demo of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 as it was seen at EVO 2011.

 

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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 3

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:04 PM PDT

 

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"Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 3" was posted by RyanM on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:04:11 -0700

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 2

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Check out the demo of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 as it was seen at EVO 2011.

 

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"Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 2" was posted by RyanM on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:01:56 -0700

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 1

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:00 PM PDT

Check out the demo of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 as it was seen at EVO 2011.

 

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"Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Gameplay Movie 1" was posted by RyanM on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:00:34 -0700

Rugby World Cup 2011: Updated Hands-On Preview

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 06:15 PM PDT

We run with the ball, play rough in the ruck, and score a few tries with an updated look at the digital version of the Rugby World Cup.

 

Every sportsperson wants to feel the electricity in the air as they walk out into a packed stadium, the deafening cheers from supporters drowning out their own thoughts. Unfortunately, not everyone can compete at the top levels, and luckily for those of us who aren't part of the select top-tier group, video games give us a chance to be the hero and live out the fantasy lifestyle from the comfort of our couch.

Rugby World Cup 2011 is one such title, giving players the chance to don the colours of their national team, and, in the process, help skipper the side to victory. We recently strapped our ears and picked up the controller to take the game for a spin around the park.

This isn't the only football game launching to coincide with this global quadrennial event. Its maker, HB Studios, has a development pedigree that includes previous rugby games for EA, including the lacklustre Rugby 2004 and the more positively reviewed Rugby 2005. Sidhe Interactive's Rugby Challenge is also joining the footie fray, although neither includes complete licensing for all of the teams taking part in the tournament. Rugby World Cup 2011 features the player names and likenesses, uniforms, and venues for all but the Australian and New Zealand sides, while Rugby Challenge has Australia and our friends across the Tasman--but none of the other world teams. Luckily for those willing to dedicate the time and effort, at least in the case of Rugby World Cup 2011, players will be able to rename players in their sides manually.

Those looking for a faithful re-creation of the official pools will be able to play them as they stand, while there's also the option to randomise the teams that appear in each round. Though not a team-management game, there's a sim option that will generate fulltime scores with your selected squad. To ensure that the game has some legs once the Cup is done and dusted, there's also a one-off International Test mode, where you can pit two sides against each other, choosing your preferred team, stadium, weather conditions, and rival difficulty.

As we so aptly pointed out when we first saw the game this year, the title has a bit of a FIFA feel to it, and, in doing so, does a great job at bringing the intensity and speed of the sport to the console. If you can do it on the pitch, you seem to be able to do it here. Play short to reclaim possession from the kickoff, kick for touch, and take your chances on a line-out to move your way up the field. Rucks and mauls require strategy to assign players and stack weight without leaving gaping holes in your defensive line.

Controls change, depending on whether you're playing on the offensive or defensive team. When attacking, the face buttons map quick kicks for grubbers, field goals, and downfield punts. Passes are fired off using the left and right shoulder buttons, while the left trigger acts as a modifier button of sorts, allowing you to throw cut-out and dummy passes. The right stick switches the handedness that the ball is held in, and when recovering the ball from the ruck, assigns set play moves, colour coding players who are in line to receive the ball.

Rucks also have their own mini-game, forcing you to tap a button to either secure your possession, or turn the player to grant access to the ball. It's a fastest-finger-first type of deal, but does play advantage to the team already in control of the ball. Tapping too hard and going into the red puts you in the firing line of the referee, and early in our demo our overzealousness to strip them of ownership didn't work in our favour.

The game will ship with support for four players in a mix of local and online configurations, but, unlike its FIFA counterparts, won't allow for full sides to go head to head with each other. We only took on the AI in our session, but if you're coming from other football codes and sports games, our recommendation is that you may want to tone down the difficulty until you've come to grips with the control system, lest you face a walloping. Because there's no tackle count to monitor, with the exceptions of turning an opponent in the ruck or throwing the dice on a line-out, it's easy to go long stretches of time chasing the other team as they inch their way up the field. If you do manage to plant it under the sticks, you'll be rewarded with telecast-style video replays, including a media player allowing you to rewind and bask in your glory, followed by a chance at converting your try. It's all pretty standard fare, and you'll need to juggle the wind and a golf swing-style power meter. We're hoping that the AI is still in the tuning phase, as teammates aren't always useful, standing around watching rather than lending a hand as the other team crashed over the line to score, or bunching up around the ruck, leaving gaping holes in the line.

Player likenesses are reasonable, the licensed venues appear authentic, and smooth animations help to give each player a sense of realism as they charge headlong into bone-crunching tackles, run to join their buddies in the maul, or hoist a teammate in a line-out.

It's feast or famine for fans of rugby games, with several years between drinks, and now offering the pick of two titles based on the tournament. From what we've seen of Rugby World Cup 2011, it appears to capture the spirit, pace, and fluidity of the sport and, more importantly, it's a lot of fun to play. The game will be tackling the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in late August. Keep an eye out for our full review soon.

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"Rugby World Cup 2011: Updated Hands-On Preview" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:15:19 -0700

Soul Calibur V: Mitsurugi vs Siegfried

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 05:32 PM PDT

Check out the demo of Soul Calibur V as it was seen at EVO 2011. This match features Mitsurugi vs Siegfried.

 

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"Soul Calibur V: Mitsurugi vs Siegfried" was posted by RyanM on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:32:30 -0700

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