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Submission + - Should Gamers Boycott Konami and Metal Gear Solid V?

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Thursday August 20, 2015 @07:47PM

SlappingOysters writes: To buy or not to buy, that is the question? In the wake of reports on the disturbing work conditions inside Konami, what responsibility falls on the gamers to voice their dissent through their purchasing behaviour? Grab It looks at the pros and cons of choosing to make a statement on the best practices for a developer's work environment through your consumption choices.

Comment Re: Splitscreen's decline can be explained (Score 1) 147

by SlappingOysters on Wednesday August 19, 2015 @02:56AM (#50344903) Attached to: Splitscreen Gaming Is a Culture, Not a Mode

No it's not. It's most of Australia for starters. I live in Sydney - the biggest city - and can't play anything online between 5pm and 11pm because the network just collapses. And I am with the best ISP we have.

Submission + - Splitscreen Gaming is a Culture Not a Mode

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Tuesday August 18, 2015 @07:30AM

SlappingOysters writes: Grab It discusses the loss of splitscreen gaming to the Halo series in this article that asks developer 343 Industries to re-evaluate its position on cutting the feature. The developer has cited "increased visual and gameplay fidelity" as the reasons for cutting the series' hallmark mode. In better news for couch co-op fans, the site does confirm that Gears of War 4 will have splitscreen gameplay when it releases in 2016.

Submission + - Complete List of Xbox 360 Titles with Xbox One Backwards Compatibiliy

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Friday August 07, 2015 @07:01PM

SlappingOysters writes: Finder has put together a list of all the Xbox 360 games currently revealed as being backwards compatible on the Xbox One when the feature launches for free alongside an update in November. The list is compiled from a number of sources, both official and through media coverage coming out of Gamescom. At the time of writing, 60 titles have now been revealed. Not only will these Xbox 360 games work on Xbox One, but they will also be playable on a PC, Surface or notebook running Windows 10.

Submission + - Beta: I Don't Think You Think It Means What I Think It Means

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Friday August 07, 2015 @03:29AM

SlappingOysters writes: The backlash following the recent Street Fighter V beta highlights the inconsistencies in what people expect the term "beta" to mean. Why the great divide? Fans who have put down the same money and missed out on the same experience adopt wildly different perspectives. What is it that drives them towards such conflicting viewpoints? It's all in the word: beta. Grab It details the issue in this feature article.

Submission + - The Windows 10 App for Xbox One Could Render the Steam Machines Useless

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Thursday July 30, 2015 @07:30AM

SlappingOysters writes: The release of Windows 10 has brought with it the Xbox app; a portal through which you can stream anything happening on your Xbox One to your Surface or desktop. Finder is reporting that the love will go the other way, too, with a PC app coming to the Xbox One allowing you to stream your desktop to your console. But where does this leave the coming Steam Machines? This analysis shows how such an app could undermine the Steam Machines' market position.

Submission + - Is Sprked the Solution to Valve's Paid Mods Scandal?

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Wednesday July 29, 2015 @09:54AM

SlappingOysters writes: Grab It has taken a closer look at the emerging new crowdfunding platform Sprked, which looks to follow the Patreon support model, but exclusively for modders. The service is currently in its early stages, but by crafting a system of appreciation and support that acknowledges the loyalty of the modding community, Sprked has the potential to promote and foster the creativity that is so integral to modding, instead of hampering it with the murky baggage of a mandatory economy. In addition, the site also explores the four demons Valve's paid mods plan must slay.

Comment Re:Classification an Interesting Issue (Score 1) 144

by SlappingOysters on Saturday July 04, 2015 @08:41PM (#50045873) Attached to: Someone Will Die Playing a Game In Virtual Reality

I guess if there are cars whizzing past you on both sides and you need to try and run/jump between them that would be pretty damn intense. You could soften it with super cartoony graphics, but still, going to be "Mature" you'd think. You wouldn't want a kid to think, "hey, I can totally dodge these cars on the highway as I have been practicing in Frogger VR"

Comment Classification an Interesting Issue (Score 3, Interesting) 144

by SlappingOysters on Saturday July 04, 2015 @07:32AM (#50043099) Attached to: Someone Will Die Playing a Game In Virtual Reality

I cannot talk for other countries, but in Australia, a rating is determined by the impact a piece of media has over a range of categories. The impact of the experience described in this article would be extreme. That would suggest Refused Classification (which is basically banned). It will be interesting to see how these titles fit into the classification in tough countries like Australia and Germany - people could be hard at work right now on games that won't be allowed to be released (legally at least) in many countries.

Submission + - Someone Will Die Playing a Game in Virtual Reality

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Friday July 03, 2015 @07:56PM

SlappingOysters writes: Grab It has detailed a hands-on session with horror VR title Kitchen — from Resident Evil creator Capcom — and argues how the physical reaction to the experience could lead to death. The site also believes that classifying VR games will be a challenge and many titles could be banned. Virtual Reality has a big year ahead, with the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Project Morpheus all set to release, while Microsoft is working on the HoloLens, which the site argues adds a further challenge to traditional gaming.

Submission + - Sony and Microsoft's Failed Releases Since E3 2014

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Saturday June 13, 2015 @09:29AM

SlappingOysters writes: Ahead of E3 2015, which begins next week, Grab It has undertaken an analysis of the games announced at the big E3 press conferences for Sony and Microsoft last year, and reveals — amongst other data — that 60% of Microsoft's announced titles remain unreleased a year later, and 50% of Sony's announced titles remain unreleased. The article then debates whether this is good enough for both companies as they fight for market share.

Submission + - Intel Security Report - Gamers A Key Target in 165% Increase in Ransomware

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Tuesday June 09, 2015 @06:45AM

SlappingOysters writes: Grab it is reporting on an early look at the McAfee Labs Threats Report, May 2015, which shows a huge increase in ransomware cybercrime, and in particular the targeting of gamers for said acts. Allegedly, from February to April, $76,522 was blackmailed from gamers' wallets.

Submission + - Will Skylanders: SuperChargers include a "Mario Kart" Mode?

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Wednesday June 03, 2015 @08:46AM

SlappingOysters writes: The just announced Skylanders: SuperChargers will be the fifth game in the series and as detailed by Finder, it includes vehicles. At a demonstration held by Activision, the site got wind that there may be a Mario Kart-like racing mode in the offing, too. For more on the game you can also check out 16 Things I Learned About Skylanders: SuperChargers from My Demonstration over at Grab It.

Submission + - Bank Robbed For Real During Payday 2 Demonstration

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Wednesday May 13, 2015 @08:17AM

SlappingOysters writes: In the online co-op, multiplayer FPS Payday 2, you and three friends join forces to rob banks. Grab It is reporting that during a demonstration of the upcoming title in Sydney today, a bank was robbed just around the corner for real. Making this unlikely timing of events even more bizarre, the marketing staff and journalists at the event were wearing the evil clown masks seen in the game just 500m from where the crime was committed.

Submission + - 15 of the Best Kickstarter Games You Can Play Right Now

Submitted by SlappingOysters on Monday May 11, 2015 @07:25AM

SlappingOysters writes: Although there was some scepticism about crowdfunding, Kickstarter has proven to be a boon for game players. Grab it has assembled a list of the 15 best Kickstarted games that you can get your hands on right now.

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