Posted by: Promit Roy at November 3, 2009 6:38:34 PM
I apologize for the late evening post, but I've been mired in exams once more. Let's move forwards with an Unproductive Evening GameDev.Net Daily, shall we?
I thought I'd mix it up a bit today and start at ShackNews, where it seems that World of Warcraft has been ordered to shut down in China. I'm a little confused about why exactly they're supposed to shut down, but it seems to be related to the Ministry of Culture not liking certain elements of the beta. It's not clear what'll happen at this point, although personally I'm assuming that all WoW players in China end up at internet addiction treatment centers anyway. In fact I have a few friends who could do with treatment. In any case, Joystiq has some more info about the whole thing.
Remember they're making a Prince of Persia movie? Well, the trailer is out at least. They've gone for an adaptation of the Sands of Time plot from the look of it, and I think the special effects may have all come from The Mummy. (Except that first shot, which is clearly Assassin's Creed.) The dialog is cheesy, and the story sounds generic. My guess is it will be like the first Tomb Raider movie -- pretty decent in its own right, but unremarkable except for being based on a video game. Except this time, you'll be staring at Jake Gylenhaal instead of Angelina Jolie.
On GamaSutra, there is an interview with Scribblenauts designer Jeremiah Slaczka. I'm quite fond of Scribblenauts, so it's very cool to hear more about the design process. The interview is unfortunately very short, but still absolutely worth a read.
Forza 3 came out last week, and in case you haven't heard, it's brilliant. Reviewers have hailed it as basically perfection in racing game form, raising questions about just how Gran Turismo 5 will raise the bar when it finally arrives. One crazy rumor is that it will have a track editor. No real information on how reliable this is, but it sounds like a real opportunity to construct hellish deathtraps that no one would dare drive in real life. Also known as the Nurburgring in the 60s.
Also on GamaSutra is an interview with Valve's writers. I have mixed feelings about the writing approach in Half Life 2, but I am a big fan of their games overall. As usual, it's a solid interview, and I'm forced to repeat myself -- read it!
Hm, I believe that we just went through an entire Daily without any sarcastic jabs at all. I must be tired today. In any case, I thought I'd point out that DJ Hero is out this week. My friends tell me it's actually really very good. Check out the GameTrailers review and make up your own mind. My question is, will it allow me to avoid talking to people at parties? Because Rock Band does a wonderful job of that.
Except this time, you'll be staring at Jake Gylenhaal instead of Angelina Jolie.
Well I suppose it's time the growing female demographic in gaming get their fair share
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One crazy rumor is that it will have a track editor
If they would not include "or edit the existing tracks" as part of the rumor I'd be less hesitant to call bullshit. Or, perhaps they let you edit the existing tracks but force you to save them under a different name. I suppose that might not piss off any track owners too much.
brandonmanMember since: 3/26/2006 From: Saint Louis, MO
Posted - 11/3/2009 10:31:18 PM
That review actually made DJ Hero sound interesting. I myself detest guitar hero since it makes us guitarists seem over simplified in what we do :D, but this DJ hero looks fun. :D
krezGDNet+Member since: 10/10/2001 From: NJ - The Garbage State
Posted - 11/4/2009 5:47:41 AM
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I myself detest guitar hero since it makes us guitarists seem over simplified in what we do :D
Oddly, I find it much easier to play a real guitar than to play that game. I can't get past where they started throwing in the fourth button, even when I could easily play the same song for real.
Original post by brandonman
I myself detest guitar hero since it makes us guitarists seem over simplified in what we do :D
Oddly, I find it much easier to play a real guitar than to play that game. I can't get past where they started throwing in the fourth button, even when I could easily play the same song for real.
Yeah, my experience is the same -- although stuff like Dragonforce is beyond my abilities in game or out
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