Friday, 25 May 2012
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Top 10 new releases this week – 25th May
Armed with the most advanced
combat technology, the Ghosts are an untraceable unit of soldiers who track
down the highest-value targets in the highest-risk conflict areas around the
world. In the near future, 4 of these elite soldiers serve as the tip of the
spear in a hidden war raging across the globe.
DiRT Showdown is a brand
new dive in and drive adrenaline rush of speed, style and destruction from the
creators of the multi-award winning DiRT series. Players jump into a new world
of arcade racing with pick up and play controls, speeding, tricking and
smashing their way to Showdown finals to compete against rivals in front of
thousands of fans in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
We work for highly
funded, yet unofficial government agency; our mission is to monitor extra
terrestrial activity on Earth… WE ARE THE MEN IN BLACK. Now it’s your turn to
suit up as one of us to eliminate the scum of the universe, using an arsenal of
futuristic weaponry, incapacitating devices and space-age technology. Your
mission is to uncover a new alien plot, scan and identify aliens in
disguise, neuralize any accidental civilian human witnesses, and defeat all
enemies in order to protect Earth
Experience a place where
two magical worlds unite: Kinect for Xbox 360 invites you to take a journey
where stories come to life and dreams come true, right in your living room!
Explore Disneyland park from Main Street U.S.A. to Critter Country
join Peter Pan to battle Captain Hook, high-five Mickey Mouse or hug Snow White.
In this game you will
play the part of Finn a young sorcerer apprentice who uses newly acquired magic
skills on his travels deep into the heart of the Faerie Kingdom. Along the way,
you must master the various types of magic – arcane, earth, ice, fire, wind,
and lightning – in order to stay alive, and to become truly deserving of
bearing the title sorcerer.
Play as the Doctor and
River Song as they race to save the universe and time itself. Unravel
the mystery of The Eternity Clock and stop its deadly path of destruction
before it’s too late.
Atelier Meruru follows
the story of spunky Princess Meruru, who finds herself entranced by alchemy and
vows to become Totori Helmold's apprentice.
Settlement Colossus
tells the story of an old emperor who has called the wrath of the god Helios
upon him and is now in danger of spending the remainder of his life without his
true love. Fortunately, there is a way out for him, and why not help a good man
in his hour of need?
Join in the fun with
Little Charley Bear and his Toybox friends as they go on exciting adventures
and discover new things about the wonderful world around them. Play many
entertaining games and activities including: Race Car Champion Charley, Where
is Charley Bear?, Charley Flies a Kite, Charley Goes to Space and many more!
In Mario Tennis Open on
Nintendo 3DS, many of the basic controls are similar to those on previous
titles in the series. The difference is this new game comes with the addition
of gyro sensor and Touch Screen controls - made possible thanks to Nintendo
3DS. This means you can enjoy tactical tennis with greater depth than ever
before.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Top 10 new releases this week – 18th May
Max
Payne 3 continues the tale of former New York City detective, Max Payne. Still
haunted by the memories of his traumatic past, Max begins a new
life working private security protecting a wealthy industrialist and
his family in Sao Paulo, Brazil. When gangs target the family under his
protection, Max is forced to fight to save his clients and clear his name, in a
bid to, once and for all, rid himself of the demons that have tortured him for
far too long.
Cartoon
Network Punch Time Explosion XL is a fast paced console fighting game featuring
iconic locations & an all-star cast of fan favourites from Cartoon
Network’s most popular TV shows.
Order
Max Payne 3 to get early access at game launch to the Pill
Bottle - a multiplayer Loadout item which
allows you to carry more health-reviving painkillers as you fight. This item
provides you with the capacity to carry extra painkillers – helping you survive
longer amidst the killing fields of online multiplayer.
Max
Payne 3 continues the tale of former New York City detective, Max Payne. Still
haunted by the memories of his traumatic past, Max begins a new life working
private security protecting a wealthy industrialist and his family in Sao
Paulo. When gangs target the family under his protection, Max is forced to
fight to save his clients and clear his name, in a bid to, once and for all,
rid himself of the demons that have tortured him for far too long.
Cartoon
Network Punch Time Explosion XL is a fast paced console fighting game featuring
iconic locations & an all-star cast of fan favourites from Cartoon
Network’s most popular TV shows.
Order
Max Payne 3 to get early access at game launch to the Pill
Bottle - a multiplayer Loadout item which
allows you to carry more health-reviving painkillers as you fight. This item
provides you with the capacity to carry extra painkillers – helping you survive
longer amidst the killing fields of online multiplayer.
Cartoon
Network Punch Time Explosion XL is a fast paced console fighting game featuring
iconic locations & an all-star cast of fan favourites from Cartoon
Network’s most popular TV shows.
The
gorgeous looking and gunsword-wielding treasure hunter Ayumi finds herself on
Dragonland island, a dangerous island full of secrets, that has been conquered
by dreadful Chaotic beasts. Auymi must find a way to defeat armies of menacing
villains and a multitude of treacherous traps in order to break free of the
possessed island’s grasp.
Players
will create a male or female hero from one of five distinct classes -
barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter - each equipped with an
array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and
varied settings, unravelling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with
hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, they’ll grow in experience and
ability and acquire items of incredible power.
The
gorgeous looking and gunsword-wielding treasure hunter Ayumi finds herself on
Dragonland island, a dangerous island full of secrets, that has been conquered
by dreadful Chaotic beasts. Auymi must find a way to defeat armies of menacing
villains and a multitude of treacherous traps in order to break free of the
possessed island’s grasp.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Top 10 new releases this week – 11th May
The long awaited dream
match-up between the two leaders in the fighting genre becomes a reality.
STREET FIGHTER™ X TEKKEN™, delivers the ultimate tag team match-up, featuring iconic
characters from each franchise and one of the most robust character line ups in
fighting game history.
Set in a parallel world
resembling Japan's Taisho period, the people have discovered the powerful Blood
Swords. Requiring human sacrifices to unleash their immense destructive power,
these swords have been used by the empire to crush neighbouring countries.
Borderlands 2 blends the
first person shooter and role playing genres and has evolved into a Role
Playing Shooter. Team up with up to three other players or go old-school with
two-player split-screen couch sharing mayhem as you spend hours levelling up
your character and equipping them with one of the millions of
weapons.
The long awaited dream
match-up between the two leaders in the fighting genre becomes a reality.
STREET FIGHTER™ X TEKKEN™, delivers the ultimate tag team match-up, featuring
iconic characters from each franchise and one of the most robust character line
ups in fighting game history
Experience action-packed
32 player online multiplayer modes, team up with a friend in two player offline
split screen play or join forces with up to three other players via PlayStation
Network in co-operative mode.
1266 AD. Having licked
their wounds after the Battle on the Ice, knights of the Teutonic Order are
again moving on Pskov, "the jewel of North Russian". They are out for
easy prey and aim to take home much loot! Experience the excitement of
historical battles set in the Middle Ages
Reign: Conflict of
Nations includes a historically accurate system of building and assigning
labour forces in cities, a large selection of scenario based and random
missions and an expansive and realistic technology tree. Turn your small
principality into a powerful empire!
The long awaited dream
match-up between the two leaders in the fighting genre becomes a reality.
Street Fighter™ X Tekken™ delivers the ultimate tag team match up featuring
iconic characters from each franchise, and one of the most robust character
line ups in fighting game history.
Time is your greatest
foe! Infected with an advanced deadly virus, Snajper has to find the antidote
before it is too late. Standing in your way is a plethora of brutal and
merciless international criminal organisations supported by a corrupt mayor of
a dark city. Always aim to kill as you run, gun and snipe your way through an
onslaught of enemies. As the clock ticks down to zero, will Snajper be able to
save himself?
The latest game in the
popular Majesty series, Warlock: Master of the Arcane introduces turned-based
strategy and global conquest to the fantastic world of Ardania. In a time of
chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying
for ultimate power.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Top 10 new releases this week – 4th May
1. Sniper Elite V2 Xbox 360
The
sequel to Rebellion’s highly-acclaimed 2005 game Sniper Elite, Sniper Elite V2
continues to offer gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience by
putting them in the middle of war-torn Berlin amidst the frenzied final battle
between German and Russian forces.
2. Mortal Kombat Goty Komplete Edition Xbox 360
Travel
back in time to the most savage of all tournaments, face brutal opposition
against legendary warriors and crush them with devastating new fatalities, to
alter the past and save the future.
3. Sniper Elite V2 PS3
The
sequel to Rebellion’s highly-acclaimed 2005 game Sniper Elite, Sniper Elite V2
continues to offer gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience by
putting them in the middle of war-torn Berlin amidst the frenzied final battle
between German and Russian forces.
4. Mortal Kombat Goty Komplete Edition PS3
Travel
back in time to the most savage of all tournaments, face brutal opposition
against legendary warriors and crush them with devastating new fatalities, to
alter the past and save the future.
5. Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition PlayStation Vita
In
addition to adding new gameplay features including tag team and King of the
Hill mode the game also delivers a deeper story mode and nostalgic arcade
battle online and offline. Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition brings all the
award-winning content together for the ultimate experience.
6. Sniper Elite V2 PC DVD Game with Kill Hitler Bonus DLC
The
sequel to Rebellion’s highly-acclaimed 2005 game Sniper Elite, Sniper Elite V2
continues to offer gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience by
putting them in the middle of war-torn Berlin amidst the frenzied final battle
between German and Russian forces.
7. European Bus Simulator Game PC
Buy
your ticket for a journey and get aboard the most realistic bus simulation ever
made. Developed by world leading simulation specialists, TML Studios, European
Bus Simulator offers the chance to experience the life of a bus driver in
exacting and amazing detail!
8. Mud FIM Motorcross World Championship Xbox 360
The most exciting motocross videogame ever created – featuring all the official licenses from MX1, MX2 and MXoN including 84 riders, 32 teams, 16 nations, every track from every circuit and the new and exclusive monster energy trick battle!
9. Fate Extra Special Collectors Edition PSP
Featuring a cast of new characters and fan favourites, a unique easy to understand battle system, and a grand story of destruction, absolution and deep insight in to what it truly means to be human.
10. Back to the Future The Game PS3
Six months after the events of the third Back to the Future film, the DeLorean Time Machine mysteriously returns to Hill Valley—minus its owner. Now Marty must go back to 1931 and recruit the help of a reluctant teenage Emmett Brown to save his pal Doc from certain death. Can they repair the rifts of the past without accidentally erasing the future?
8. Mud FIM Motorcross World Championship Xbox 360
The most exciting motocross videogame ever created – featuring all the official licenses from MX1, MX2 and MXoN including 84 riders, 32 teams, 16 nations, every track from every circuit and the new and exclusive monster energy trick battle!
9. Fate Extra Special Collectors Edition PSP
Featuring a cast of new characters and fan favourites, a unique easy to understand battle system, and a grand story of destruction, absolution and deep insight in to what it truly means to be human.
10. Back to the Future The Game PS3
Six months after the events of the third Back to the Future film, the DeLorean Time Machine mysteriously returns to Hill Valley—minus its owner. Now Marty must go back to 1931 and recruit the help of a reluctant teenage Emmett Brown to save his pal Doc from certain death. Can they repair the rifts of the past without accidentally erasing the future?
Top 10 new releases this week – 27th April
This
long awaited sequel to Radical Entertainment's best-selling open-world game of
2009, PROTOTYPE 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of the original PROTOTYPE and
continues the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon.
2. CrashTime 4 The Syndicate Xbox 360 Driving Game
Crash
Time 4 seamlessly integrates a brutal, bone crunching physics engine that
delivers intense crashes and collisions with an extensive story mode (with a
wide variety of different challenges and game modes), over 40 high octane,
fully customisable, fully destructible cars, state-of-the-art graphic and
visual effects and 8 player multi-player modes for online multiplayer mayhem!
3. Prototype2 Radnet Limited Edition with Exclusive Unlock Bullet Dive Xbox 360
The
Prototype 2 ‘Radnet Edition is a highly limited edition of Prototype 2.
Designed for ‘early bird’ fans, it comes equipped with a
RADNET Access Code found on the back of the game manual. RADNET
Editions can be distinguished from the regular edition of Prototype 2 by a distinct
Radnet Sticker placed on the front of all new shrink wrapped copies of
Prototype 2.
4. Prototype2 Blackwatch Collector’s Edition Xbox 360 Game
This highly limited quantity Prototype
2 Blackwatch Collector’s Edition contains:
·
Prototype 2 Radnet Edition
·
Free Prototype 2 DLC Pack 1 Colossal Mayhem
·
Official Prototype 2Soundtrack CD
·
Exclusive Prototype 2 Hardbound Art Book
·
Dark Horse Digital Comic Prototype 2: The Labyrinth
·
20% Discount Voucher at Prototype Merchandise Store
5. Prototype2 Sony Playstation PS3 Game
This
long awaited sequel to Radical Entertainment's best-selling open-world game of
2009, PROTOTYPE 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of the original PROTOTYPE and
continues the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon.
6. CrashTime 4 Sony PS3 Driving Game (Delayed)
Crash
Time 4 seamlessly integrates a brutal, bone crunching physics engine that
delivers intense crashes and collisions with an extensive story mode (with a
wide variety of different challenges and game modes), over 40 high octane,
fully customisable, fully destructible cars, state-of-the-art graphic and
visual effects and 8 player multi-player modes for online multiplayer mayhem!
7. Prototype2 Radnet Limited Edition with Exclusive Unlock Bullet Dive Sony PS3
The
Prototype 2 ‘Radnet Edition is a highly limited edition of Prototype 2.
Designed for ‘early bird’ fans, it comes equipped with a
RADNET Access Code found on the back of the game manual. RADNET
Editions can be distinguished from the regular edition of Prototype 2 by a
distinct Radnet Sticker placed on the front of all new shrink wrapped copies of
Prototype 2.
8. Prototype2 Blackwatch Collector’s Edition PS3 Game
This highly limited quantity Prototype
2 Blackwatch Collector’s Edition contains:
·
Prototype 2 Radnet Edition
·
Free Prototype 2 DLC Pack 1 Colossal Mayhem
·
Official Prototype 2Soundtrack CD
·
Exclusive Prototype 2 Hardbound Art Book
·
Dark Horse Digital Comic Prototype 2: The Labyrinth
·
20% Discount Voucher at Prototype Merchandise Store
9. CrashTime 4 The Syndicate 3D Nintendo 3DS Driving Game (Delayed)
Crash
Time 4 seamlessly integrates a brutal, bone crunching physics engine that
delivers intense crashes and collisions with an extensive story mode (with a
wide variety of different challenges and game modes), over 40 high octane,
fully customisable, fully destructible cars, state-of-the-art graphic and
visual effects and 8 player multi-player modes for online multiplayer mayhem!
10. Jewel Master Cradle Of Rome 2 Nintendo 3DS
Welcome back to Rome, where you are given powers of the greatest
Emperor ever and are tasked with rebuilding this great civilization. Swap tiles
to create matches of three or more identical tiles to gather gold and
resources. The more you collect the faster you can erect beautiful houses and
magnificent palaces.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Top 10 New Releases This Week – 20th April
1. Battleship Sony PS3 Game
You are Cole Mathis, the U.S. Naval fleet’s 'Boots on the
Ground', you must prove yourself worthy as an elite soldier and help defeat the
enemy. Battleship thrusts you headlong into an Earth facing an unknown aquatic
alien menace.
Defining new standards for realistic, non-linear
game narration, The Witcher 2 spins a mature, thought-provoking tale to produce
one of the most complex and unique RPGs ever released on consoles. In addition
to its epic story, the game features a complex combat system that uniquely
combines dynamic action and tactical depth.
You play the part of Cole Mathis, the U.S. Naval fleet’s
'Boots on the Ground', you must prove yourself worthy as an elite soldier and
help defeat the enemy. Battleship thrusts you headlong into an Earth facing an
unknown aquatic alien menace.
Angry Birds Space adds new gameplay elements including
gravitational fields, and new birds with their own destructive capabilities.
Defining new standards for realistic, non-linear game
narration, The Witcher 2 spins a mature, thought-provoking tale to produce one
of the most complex and unique RPGs ever released on consoles. In addition to
its epic story, the game features a complex combat system that uniquely
combines dynamic action and tactical depth.
Experience all the of the critically acclaimed RTS series Warhammer
40,000: Dawn of War with the Dawn of War Ultimate Edition, featuring all 7 of
the Dawn of War games
Take command of one of these notorious companies
and lead it to victory against all odds through most of the war on the Eastern
front. Fight from desperate battles in 1942 in the area of Volyn in the
Ukraine, to the massive operation “Bagration” in the Brest area, Magnush
bridgehead and Warsaw area in Poland and finally to attacks on the German
Altdam and Stettin near the end of the war.
Pole Position 2012 will put your manager skills to the test
by putting you in charge of your Formula 1 racing team. It’s your
responsibility not only to buy spare parts, but also to design the car and to
recruit the members of your team. And then, you decide which training sessions
are the most appropriate for your pilots.
Depth Hunter offers 25
exciting missions in which players will hunt different fish species and face
the difficulties of breath-holding spearfishing, an ancient fishing method. Players will also have to fight predators, can find treasures and get
the possibility to take underwater photos to capture the beauty of the
simulated, detailed and lively underwater worlds they’re exploring also in a
free mode. The game supports motion controllers.
Experience
the full depth and detail of large turn-based strategy games, but with the
simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a
massively-multiplayer online game.
Sunday, 8 April 2012
DIABLO III PC FAQ
Q:
What is Diablo III?
A: We’re developing
Diablo III to be the definitive action role-playing game and a true
continuation of the Diablo series. Players will adventure through rich and
varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline, engaging in combat with hordes
of monsters and challenging bosses, growing in experience and ability, and
acquiring items of incredible power. Diablo III will be a fitting sequel to
Diablo II, with the easy interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay
that Diablo players have come to expect and enjoy. It will also include many
new features that will take the Diablo action-RPG experience to the next level.
Q:
Which characters will be in Diablo III?
A:
Players
will create a male or female hero from one of five distinct classes --
barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter -- each equipped with an
array of spells and abilities. New customization options will provide for an
even greater level of character specialization than the previous Diablo games,
allowing players to create unique characters brimming with power.
Q:
What can you say about the different classes?
A:
The heavily
armed barbarian is one of the stoic guardians of Mount Arreat. Armed with
powerful abilities and moves, this plate-wearing savage wields ferocious
weapons to annihilate the demonic forces threatening the world of Sanctuary.
The
fearsome witch doctor hails from the terrifying Tribe of the Five Hills of the
legendary umbaru race. The witch doctor is equipped with spells and alchemical
powers; can summon mongrels, locust swarms, and zombie armies; and hurls fiery
concoctions to annihilate any demon foolish enough to trifle with the powers of
the umbaru.
The
wizard is a wielder of the elements and a master
manipulator of time, who combats the hordes of the Burning Hells by launching
environment-shattering lightning bolts, channeling explosive arcane energies,
and creating pockets of space outside of the normal flow of time.
The
monk is a skilled warrior of unparalleled dexterity. Armed with speed, holy
fervor, and a quest for physical and spiritual perfection, the monk becomes a
deadly apparition in the heat of battle, moving faster than the eye can follow
to strike down enemies with a barrage of lightning-fast blows.
The demon hunter has a sole purpose in life: to track down and
destroy every last demonic being that dares to threaten humanity. Lithe and
notoriously deadly with a pair of dual crossbows, the demon hunter brings an
entire arsenal of gadgets and traps to the battlefields of Sanctuary.
Q:
What is the story of Diablo III?
A:
The
game takes place on Sanctuary, a world of dark fantasy. Unbeknownst to most of
its inhabitants, Sanctuary was saved some twenty years ago from the demonic
forces of the underworld by a few brave and powerful heroes. Most of those
warriors who directly faced the armies of the Burning Hells -- and were
fortunate enough to survive -- went mad from their experiences. And most of the
others have buried their haunted memories and pushed the horrors from their
thoughts. In Diablo III, players will return to Sanctuary to confront evil in
its many forms once again.
Q: Will players interact with any familiar faces
or places in Diablo III?
A: Yes, definitely. Players will return to Tristram and
certain other locations from the previous games, and they’ll also be exploring
new areas of Sanctuary. Players will also encounter several new characters as
well as a number of characters from the previous games, including Deckard Cain.
A: Diablo III is powered by a new graphics engine that can display characters and hordes
of monsters in lush, fully 3D environments. Powerful special-effects and
physics systems allow for realistic object dynamics and cloth simulation,
enabling players to lay waste to the minions of the Burning Hells in
spectacular ways.
Q:
Will Diablo still have randomized events?
A: Diablo III builds on the random environments of the previous Diablo games by adding
random scripted events and encounters throughout the game, creating a dense and
exciting world alive with quests, NPCs, and dynamic encounters.
Q:
What can you tell us about Battle.net?
A: Diablo III will benefit from Battle.net upgrades that will provide some
exciting new features for players. Cooperative online play remains a primary
focus, with multiple enhancements being planned to make connecting with your
friends easier and playing together even more fun.
Q:
Will I need to be connected to the Internet to play Diablo III?
A: Yes, players must be
online in order to play Diablo III. Diablo III was built from the ground up to
take full advantage of the new version of Blizzard's powerful Battle.net
platform. Players will have access to several features through Battle.net,
including an advanced achievement system as well as the Diablo III banner
system; a powerful co-op and PvP matchmaking system; comprehensive
stat-tracking; persistent characters that will not expire and are accessible
from any computer that has Diablo III installed; a persistent Real ID friends list across multiple
Blizzard games, along with cross-game chat; a shared stash accessible by all Diablo III characters on the Battle.net account; and the ability to have
friends seamlessly jump in and join you at any time during your quest against
the Burning Hells. Together with the security-related benefits that Battle.net
provides, these Battle.net-based features are integral to the Diablo III game experience.
Q:
How will PvP be implemented in Diablo III?
A:
While Diablo III is designed primarily for cooperative
multiplayer, we are building in support for competitive player-vs.-player
gameplay as well. We’re focusing on team-based PvP in an arena setting,
allowing groups of players to battle head to head in beautifully hand-crafted
locations. We also plan to integrate Battle.net’s matchmaking system, a
progression-based ranking system, and more.
Q:
What matchmaking functionality will the game include?
A: With Diablo III, it will be
easier than ever to quickly group up with your friends or other players in the
community. When looking for a group, players will be able to simply broadcast an
invite to all of their Real
ID
friends. Anyone who sees this broadcast can accept the offer with one click and
automatically be added to their friend’s game.
We’ll
also be including a robust public game finder for those times when you just
want to play with whoever’s available on Battle.net as opposed to Real ID
friends specifically. This feature will bring together players based on
different factors, such as the part of the game they’re looking to play
through.
Regardless
of whom you group with, the game is designed to offer a seamless, fun
experience. Players will be able to easily transition between single-player and
cooperative play with their characters at any point during their Diablo III campaign, and the game will dynamically adjust to accommodate for additional
players midstream. This means more-powerful demons to slay, more loot exploding
out of corpses, and more fun on the fly. In addition, the game will offer each
player their own individual loot drops, health globes will be automatically
shared among players, and players will be unable to go hostile at will, all of
which should eliminate unfair ambushes and other types of griefing.
For
player-vs.-player matchmaking, the game will group players together in the PvP
arenas based on level and skill, making for fun, closely matched PvP action.
Q:
What is the banner system?
A: Think you're better than all of your
friends? Your banner will prove it. The banner system will be a visual
representation of the achievements players earn across all of their Diablo III characters
on their Battle.net account. A player’s banner will have multiple components
that can be earned through various modes of gameplay. Completing the game at
different difficulty levels, defeating bosses, progressing in PvP, playing a
Hardcore-mode character, and earning achievements will all unlock different
ways for players to customize their banner and show off what they’ve
accomplished.
Q:
What is the shared stash?
A: The shared stash is an inventory-management
feature that allows players to stash items in a collective storage space for
all of their characters. Items in the shared stash are accessible to the player
regardless of which character is currently being played.
Q: What difficulty
settings will be available in Diablo III?
A: Players will
have the opportunity to play the Diablo III campaign through four successive difficulty
settings: Normal, Nightmare, Hell, and Inferno. Each difficulty setting will
progressively increase the challenge and will reward players with higher tiers
of armor, weapons, gems, crafting recipes, and runestones. Players must
complete Normal to unlock Nightmare, complete Nightmare to unlock Hell, and
complete Hell and reach level 60 to unlock Inferno.
Q: Will there be a
Hardcore mode?
A: Yes, players who seek
the thrill of constant peril that comes with the possibility of permanent death
for their character will again have that option in Diablo III. All four
difficulty settings -- Normal, Nightmare, Hell, and Inferno -- will be playable
in Hardcore mode. Players choosing to participate in Hardcore mode will only be
able to play with other Hardcore characters and will only be able to trade
items in the Hardcore version of the gold-based auction house.
Q: After completing
the game on Normal, why would I want to continue playing on more difficult
settings?
A: Diablo III continues
the series’ tradition of offering advanced levels of challenge once players
play through at Normal difficulty. Due to the game’s randomized elements,
including the monsters you’ll face and the layout and content of the areas
you’ll explore, you’ll have a different experience with each play-through. In
addition, the challenges you’ll face will ramp up significantly at the
Nightmare, Hell, and Inferno levels. Playing at these settings before your character
is at the appropriate level would provide a less-than-optimal experience. Once
your character is ready, though, significantly greater rewards and levels of
power await you at the Nightmare, Hell, and Inferno difficulty settings.
Q:
When will Diablo III be released?
A:
We
plan to release Diablo III in early 2012. As with all Blizzard Entertainment
games, our goal is to create a game that is as fun, balanced, and polished as
possible. We intend to take as much time developing Diablo III as is necessary
to ensure the game meets our own high expectations and those of our players.
We’re aiming to release Diablo III on both Mac and Windows simultaneously in as
many regions as possible, and to localize the game in several languages. We’ll
have more details to share about countries, languages, and specific dates as we
get closer to release.
Q: What will Diablo III be rated?
A:
The
Diablo III rating will be determined by the ratings boards in each region. We
will announce the rating that Diablo III has received in each region as we get
closer to launch.
Q: What are the system requirements for Diablo
III?
A: We’ll announce specific system requirements at a
later date.
Q:
Will Diablo III include support for bots and/or mods?
A:
No,
for a variety of gameplay and security reasons, we will not be supporting bots
or mods in Diablo III, and they’ll be expressly prohibited by our Terms of Use.
Q: Will Diablo III be offered
digitally as well as at retail stores? How much will it cost?
A:
As with our previous games, we do intend to offer Diablo III for purchase
digitally as well as at retail. Specific details regarding pricing and
availability for each region will be announced closer to release.
Please note Diablo III PC (Diablo 3 PC) will be released on 15th May 2012.
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