Battlefield 3 another teaser....

 Seems as if every time I see this game. Just keeps truly getting better. From the new introduction to action button control scenes. The lighting system of creating shadows and I'm sure will be apart of the game's strategy. On April 17, EA will show off the full 12 minute reveal. I'm assuming it will be of the teaser we keep seeing only way longer.

In this picture. The solider is in mid-combat and has to click the right mouse to execute the action.

Just some of the details of this graphics engine. Bullets are falling from the helicopter

A new Resident Evil awaits us....

Capcom has shown off a teaser trailer of their new game due out this winter. What we can learn from the trailer are the following. It's returning back to it's roots. Such as in we will see the much loved Raccoon City. Which is now over run with zombies. Though a team of highly trained tactics sharpshooters are in a battle to destroy anything left in the city. We can assume that Leon will be battling zombies and stars soldiers. I believe Nemesis or a new version will return. Maybe we will have some kind of multiplayer mode added. A survival mode. The reason to that idea is mainly because Slant Six Games is behind the game. Who has done the highly popular Socom series. Stay tune as I'm sure their will be more news during E3 in June.

 I believe this is the same guy as below.

Could he be our new Nemesis?

Stumping on a zombie head is just nice!

Multiplayer Mode? 

Nintendo 3DS Hands on....

Seems now a days you just can not bring anything up without the word 3D. First movies, then video games, and now 3D pictures. Though roll all of these things into one device. It's called the Nintendo 3DS. Could it be an awesome feature or just a trick up their sleeves?

The device is nice in size. Lightweight using a smooth analog stick, regular d-pad, 2 shoulder buttons and 4 buttons. If you have used a DSI before then nothings really new there. The speaker was quite nice and loud. Though I'm betting you want to know about that 3D huh? There's a level to the right of the screen. To adjust the intense of the 3D. This can be kind of confusing. Turning the level up. Can be the right for some but not for others. Also with holding the device away from your eyes is recommended to experience the full effect. This could be a problem when game time reaches over the 30 minute mark. Onto the two games I was able to demo.

 Pilotwings Resort
The game ran quite smoothly as I guided a plane around the resort. The 3D is ok  but nothing mind blowing. I will say I did experience the screen jumping between 2D and 3D when moving the device around. It was not only annoying but down right terrible.  Instantly distracting me from enjoying the game. The only way to avoid this factor from what I notice. Is to stay very still. Not quite a good idea for a mobile device if you ask me.

AR Games
First I played a augmented shooter game in which you snap a picture of anyone's face. Then that face is mapped upon these robot heads. That you have to shoot down before they tear the screen apart. The controls are very simple but easily fun for anybody. The 3D overall wasn't too noticeable but the use of the camera was the awesome effect here. This game is really meant for in doors. As you will be moving around and might appear to look quite stupid in person.

The other camera game involved us pointing at a card placed upon the table. Then on the screen 6 little boxes appeared. Only  being able to pick the arrow shooting game. We started off aiming our shots at targets placed on whatever popped off the table. It's really hard to explain just how it truly works. Though it does very well. At the end we fight against a dragon. Which not only do you have to move around the table to get open shots but also to avoid it's attacks. The only problem I ran into on this game. Is as soon as the card is out of the camera view. The game basically stops until you place it back in view. This simply kills the fun for a game in which you are moving around.

For the price it's a very hard sale. Most people I have talked with are completely sold on waiting for a price drop. Sure the 3D could be a gimmick but with what Nintendo has in store. I'm sure it's an easy decision for most gamers to make. If your already didn't have a handheld before or don't own an up to date phone. Go ahead and purchase. Their are enough features to keep you busy until better games come along. Though if your the opposite wait to see not only what pans out in a few months but to see what Sony has in store for their NGP.

SF4 iPhone Contest

Starting from today all the way up to March 22nd. We will be gifting (1)Street Fighter 4 for the iPhone/iPod Touch randomly each day. All the sales, Capcom receives will be donated to a charity to help what has happen in Japan.

All you have to do is follow us on twitter (twitter.com/1SBeyond) or like us on Facebook(http://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Step-Beyond/137618036303722) and replay back to us the following. SF4 and tell us who is your favorite character and why.

Marvel vs Capcom 3 Review

In the year of 2000, Capcom released what is considered a classic among fighting game fans. Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heros set a high level to beat. Though over ten years later we finally have another entree into the series. Will Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds triumph over the past? Read on to found it.

Anybody who has played the second video game. Should know the basics. Controller wise is about the same. For those new players there's a simple mode. Which I can say doesn't change or help if your fighting against an experience player. Besides the X factor and the graphical 2D comic style being added. There isn't much new added. Which isn't a bad thing in this case. There's a story somewhere in there. Though it really doesn't madder when it comes to the fighting. Which is still 3 on 3 gameplay. Their choice of characters are vast but felt a little empty. The choice of their selections leave me scratching my head. As to why there isn't a Ken available is beyond me. This would be something of the effect of only having Luigi in a Mario Bros game. Also no Bison, Guile, Gambit, Sabertooth or War Machine. This brings no tension of using rival characters. 

To brake down the categories. You play offline or online. That's about the end of it. I would have loved maybe a quest mode added. You may have noticed I kind of skipped that online topic. First let me say I can hold my own in any fighting game. Though when playing this game online. It's just a terrible experience. From a confusing system of using gamer cards. To not being able to watch matches while waiting to play. At least a option of pre-selecting characters or practicing in the training room before hand. This could have helped ease the annoyance. Serious people, you just sit there and watch the other player's life drain. This is truly unexceptable in this day of age. When Street Fighter 4 has the ability to watch. I would also state the game felt unbalanced due to the adding of a launch button. The only scenario this leads to is who ever launches first, is who is winning the match overall. Normally I would be happy with DLC. Though this time around. Any characters and features should have been added in before the release. It's not like they did not have the time.

Pros:

• The animations of the characters are fun to watch.
• Playing with skills or just button mashing is a great time.

Cons:

• The character list regular or even unlock is quite low.
• Online playing system overall is very dated.
• soundtrack is not as strong as the second installment

Shelling out over $60 for a flashy fighter in which the short list of characters don't strike me as entertaining . A simple yet boring online play system that will not keep me coming back. With DLC on the way I'm sure to only bring the total cost above $70. You could buy Super Street Fighter 4 for about $35 less or even Marvel vs Capcom 2 way less. Both would be better for the money then this full price title. I would suggest you enter at your own risk or you might just be yelling at the TV screen.

Marvel vs Capcom 3: 6/10

Xbox has Labs?

Microsoft rolled out a very weird optional download called Xbox Live Labs. In which they use three network performing test to gather data. Each being different in length. Though for our help we receive free Avatar items. While doing the test you can not use live and may experience a slow down in Internet usage. Only available for use inside the US from March 10-27.

They state it's to make Xbox Live a better experience. Sure I would believe that, but this is suddenly out of nowhere. Now if I had to take a guess. The fall update, maybe IPTV or something around the corner with a new system. None the less I'm sure it's important.

Resistance 3 viral marketing

While watching Battle: LA I was shocked to see the following placed upon a billboard. Though I do believe it had a release date stamped on it. Reading Holiday 2011. I'm betting at E3 Resistance 3 will have a large role in Sony's press conference.

Another GOW3 Beta?

Seems the studio Epic really tried to pull one over on Xbox360 owners. Before BulletStorm was released. They pushed about buying the game to get into the Gears of War 3 beta. Almost as if it was your only chance. Though leave it to GameStop the following banner shows another way into the beta.

The Simpsons Arcade

Back in the year of 1991. There's was a game under the title The Simpsons Arcade. Which still today is the not only the best Simpsons game ever created but also one of the top arcade titles. Konami was the game's developer. This time around it's EA's turn. Now will the iPhone port fail or kick major butt?

Unlike the other game you play as just Homer who is on a mission to eat a donut. Though not just any one. This one has a special USB drive stuck inside. In which it contains a plan device by the towns villains(?) No not Sideshow Bob. Which just would have made too much sense to use. The villains are just the regular characters who we see on each episode. On the show I'm sure besides the jokes the story is a main focus. Though in this game it really is not.

Graphics
Sticking closely to the original style. It looks good and very smooth. The animations are crisp and fluent. Though not having retina display support is really a let down.

Gameplay
The button layout is not different from any game you've played using a touchscreen d-pad and buttons. There's random weapons that can be found. Each having it's strength and weakness. The mighty power ups are when you receive help from a family member. I wish it could have been more of a collecting feature power. For use at anytime.

Pros:

• Good graphics that are closely similar to the tv show

• Gameplay is fun filled and will provided 2-3hrs.

Cons:

• Controlling only homer and no other characters.
• The use of the Simpsons universe is small.
• No retina display support
• No achievements and use of Gamecenter.

 With the current price being $2.99. I would suggest wanting until it hits the 99c mark. Then it will be worth the price.

The Simpsons Arcade: 7/10