Another Dead Rising?

Seems as if Capcom likes our money. I mean takes notice to us being fans of Frank West. Who we played as in Dead Rising. So now in a alt universe. We have the story of Dead Rising 2 but instead of Chuck. We now play as Frank West with the following. New missions, new weapons, new enemies, a new section of Fortune City, an enhancements to the save system and the co-op. The updated game will be on Xbox360, PS3 and PC sometime in the fall. So does Capcom have your money or have you been there and done that?

Mortal Kombat Legacy ep1

MK is not only back with a great fighting game. There back with a new live action series. Episode one can be found here. With an episode to follow each week.

Amazon taking on Gamestop?

As we already know. If you want exclusives for video games. Most of the time you buy them from Gamestop. Though it seems from this little side ad that I came across. Shows that Amazon might be ready to take on Gamestop.

Not only did I find that. Though also Portal 2 is on sale for pre-order. The price running about $55 for Consoles and about $45 for PC. Most of the pre-order games have a special lower price deal. So if you pre-order a game and between that day and till the end of the release day. If the price happens to drop lower. You will receive the lowest price.

New Gameloft games coming..

Gameloft who's known for bringing so many carbon great copiers of games seen else where. This time they have scooped the Fast and Furious licence. For the upcoming movie Fast Five. We have a driving game released on April 28 for the iPhone,iPad and Android devices. Trailer can be seen below.

Another game that impressed me just based on the trailer. We will have to wait for gameplay trailer to make a full preview. Titled Backstab: Henry Blake's Tale. Seems to be an action game set in the revolutionary period. Though what makes this standout is that it's exclusively made for the Xepira Play first and then to come to Android and iOS devices at a later time. Trailer to follow below.

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.

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.

Battlefield 3 Teaser..

Seems EA is rolling out the big guns at this years Dice. They released a teaser trailer with gameplay footage showing off the new Frostbite 2 engine. If you pre-order Battlefield 3 you will receive the DLC "Back to Karkand" at no charge. Below you will see captures from the teaser.

In this photo we can see just how clearly design the city is.

A screenshot from the ground in combat.

A view using the gun's aiming system. Notice the blurring effect around the gun.

In this screenshot. We can see how the new frostbite 2 engine handles the contrast of darkness and shadows. I believe this will play into the strategy of the combat.

The solider is dragging another wounded solider. Another part of the gameplay.

Realistic damage can be seen using the new engine.

We can see the combat will be taken to great heights. Also a rocket weapon can be seen.