Wednesday 30 September 2009

MAG beta

I am pleased to say that I was invited into the MAG beta for the PS3.


About MAG

The game will utilize a new server architecture[5] to support online battles with up to 256 players, with users divided into 8-player squads, with 4 squads forming a platoon, and 4 platoons forming a company.[6][7] Each squad will be led by a player who has advanced through the game's ranking system.[6] Character statistics and development will also increase with frequent gameplay.[8] The players most advanced in rank will be able to either direct the battle or participate directly in combat.[3]

First in-game screenshot (from internal play sessions)

Basic battles will take place within ongoing, faction-based campaigns to encourage the player to actively play.[6][9] The game's E3 unveiling trailer featured large landscapes, tactics such as air strikes and parachuting, and a variety of vehicles, from tanks and APCs to airplanes.[6][9]




First Impressions

This game seems to be pretty good and for having over 200 players, I have yet to experience any in game lag at all.

Graphics are okay but nothing that really makes me go ooooooh. Playing this game I have to keep saying in my head not to compare it to Modern Warfare 2, but to be honest I find it hard not to as it set the bar so high for online FPS. This game does have amazing online capabilities due to the fact that it can cope with up to 256 players in one game.

My gripes with the game so far are that it seems that you can't see a player at a distance but you can when you hover past them with your sight as a big red X and the player's name appear in front of you making it very easy to get killed from a long distance.

I think that all round the game is not too bad but it has a few things that I personally would change.

Perhaps that's what happens when you are a Modern Warfare fanboy....

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Fifa 2010 vs PES 2010 *DEMO REVIEW ONLY*

There comes a time every year where nearly every football fan who owns a games console has one of the toughest decisions of his life, that is until now.

Every year EA and Konami battle it out to become the best football simulation game on the market and with PES dominating that market up until last year where FIFA 09 came a very close contender if not pipping PES to the title.

This year however is compeltely different. For me based on the two demo's being played on a PS3, I have to conclude that FIFA is a clear winner this year by miles.

Here's a rundown of my reasons why featuring the pro's and con's of each demo.

FIFA 10




pro's

  • Full 360 degree dribbling.
  • Licensed players and teams.
  • One Touch passing improvement on last year.
  • Player response time improved to near perfection
  • Graphics are stunning
  • Player AI is intelligent and feels just like a real person.
con's

  • Keepers AI can sometimes be a bit stupid.
  • ........
  • ........
  • It's very hard to find a fault with this demo.

PES 2010




pro's

  • Still the slick PES movement from the previous games with very little in the way of change.

con's

  • Player's faces are nowhere near a match for FIFA
  • Graphics feel somewhat dated.
  • Through ball's are still terrible.
  • Very little in the way of licensed team's/player's

Please remember that these are only based on the DEMO version of the games and may not reflect the final product once released.

For me this year I reckon I'll still buy both as most of my friends are PES fanboys and I enjoy playing them online. IF the PES version of online play is more stable than last years, but I will probably be found playing Fifa more on my own.


What will you choose?

Release Dates:

Fifa 10-October 2 2009
PES 2010-October 22 2009

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