Der var engang en controller...

Denne skønne animation, lavet af Chris Koelsch, viser intet mindre end Nintendos mange controllere. Hvorfor er den skøn? Fordi den er godt lavet? Lad os bare sige, at den ikke vil vælte dig omkuld med dens grafiske kunnen, men den vil bringe et smil på dine læber. Musikken, farverne og dens generelle artstyle fungerer sublimt, og den minder os om, at man også skal nyde de små ting i livet. God fornøjelse!




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This delightful animation, done by Chris Koelsch, shows nothing less than the evolution of Nintendo's many controllers. Why is it delightful? Because it's well done? Let's just say that it won't blow you out of this world with its graphical prowess but it will make you smile. The music, the colours and the general artstyle is superb, and it reminds us that we must also enjoy the small things in life. Enjoy!

Bethesda arbejder på DLC til PS3

Bethesda Softworks arbejder for tiden hårdt på, at både PC og PS3-ejere kan komme til at nyde de officielle udvidelser, Hearthfire og Dawnguard, til Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, som har været tilgængelige på Xbox360 ganske længe. Studiets officielle Twitterkonto bød forleden på følgende budskab: "We’re also close on new Skyrim content for PS3 and PC." Noget godt er på vej!

Men udvidelserne på især PS3 har dog været præget af tekniske problemer, og studiet sagde således tilbage i august, at "This is not a problem we’re positive we can solve, but we are working together with Sony to try to bring you this content." PS3-ejere må altså vente lidt endnu på udvidelserne, men Xbox360-ejere kan imidlertid se frem til at nyde den seneste DLC, Dragonborn, allerede d. 4. december.


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Bethesda Softworks is hard at work as of late to make sure that both the PC and PS3 owners will be able to enjoy the official expansions for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Hearthfire and Dawnguard has been available on Xbox360 for quite some time, but the official Twitter account has finally stated that "We’re also close on new Skyrim content for PS3 and PC." Something huge is coming!

Work on the expansions on especially PS3 has, however, been marred by technical issues and Bethesda Softworks said back in August that "This is not a problem we’re positive we can solve, but we are working together with Sony to try to bring you this content." PS3 owners need to wait a little bit longer to get the expansions but Xbox360 owners can look forward to be playing the latest DLC, Dragonborn, on December 4th.

Dragon Age 3: Inquisition

Dragon Age. Spilserien begyndte på en episk note med Dragon Age: Origins og satte en høj standard for kommende RPG-spil fra den populære udvikler. BioWare er kendt for at lave mindeværdige rollespil, herunder blandt andet Baldur's Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic og selvfølgelig Mass Effect, men i nyere tid er studiet imidlertid faldet i popularitet. Dragon Age 2 var ikke just den oplevelse, som mange af os havde ventet på, og Mass Effect 3? Den suppedas behøver næppe nogen kommentarer fra mig eller nogen anden.

Nu er de imidlertid klar til at løslade informationer vedrørende Dragon Age 3, og efter alt at dømme lyder det til, at spillet kommer til at hæve niveauet betragteligt. Creative Director på spillet, Mike Laidlaw, talte om spillet til en konference, hvor det kom frem, at spillets områder blandt andet bliver store. Meget store endda! Et af områderne skulle være lige så stort som hele Dragon Age 2! Det lyder fornuftigt. Ydermere er der ligeledes tale om fuld tilpasningsmuligheder af ens karakter og følgere, men det kom ligeledes frem, at man (igen) kun kan spille som menneske. Det er lidt af en skam taget i betragtning af, at man i Origins kunne spille som alle racerne. Dette skabte en fin dynamik, som nu desværre går tabt, men jeg holder endnu håbet højt. BioWare har brug for en succes nu, og Dragon Age 3 kan meget vel blive den succes! Spillet forventes at udkomme i efteråret 2013.

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Dragon Age. The series started on a very high note with the popular Dragon Age: Origins and it set a high standard for future RPGs from the popular developer. BioWare is known for making memorable roleplaying games, like Baldur's Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and of course Mass Effect, but in recent times the studio has experienced a decline in popularity. Dragon Age 2 was not what anyone had expected and Mass Effect 3? Well that doesn't really need any more comments from me or anyone.

BioWare is however ready to unleash details about Dragon Age 3 and all things considered it seems to be a game that will raise the bar considerably. Creative Director, Mike Laidlaw, said at a conference that the levels in the game will be massive. One of the levels is actually the size of the entire Dragon Age 2! That sounds promising indeed. Furthermore we will be able to customize both our main character and followers as well, but he also stated that we will only be able to play as humans. That is a loss, I believe, because being able to create a character of any race in Origins created a certain dynamic to the game which will now be lost. But still I maintain high hopes for Dragon Age 3. BioWare needs a success and this game might just be it! The game is expected to launch in late 2013.

Hearthfire: Bør man købe?

Som I alle muligvis ved på dette tidspunkt, er det nu muligt at købe den seneste udvidelse til Bethesda Softwork's episke eventyr, men bør man anskaffe sig den? Det er det spørgsmål, som spilsiden gameinformer.com har taklet, og jeg tænkte, at jeg også ville dele mine tanker omkring Hearthfire.

Jeg skal skynde mig at være ærlig og sige, at jeg faktisk ikke har udvidelsen selv, og før I afskriver mig som en uvidende tosse, så lad mig fortælle hvofor. Hearthfire virker, for mig i al fald, lidt ligesom Horse Armour udvidelsen til Oblivion: Det var en billig og trist udvidelse. Javist, det så da pænt ud, når man kom ridende igennem Cyrodiil som en anden konge, men var det i virkeligheden pengene værd? JA! På det tidspunkt var det helt klart. Jeg kunne ikke få nok af Oblivion, men efter en række år kan jeg nu også se, at man skal være mere selektiv vedrørende sine valg af DLC.

Hearthfire giver dig mulighed for at købe et hus i Skyrim, og skønt dette kunne være en underholdende tilføjelse og muligvis skænke nogle flere timer til et spil, som i forvejen kræver en investering på over 200 timer, kan jeg ikke se bort fra, at det virker lidt hult. Hvad får man egentlig ud af at købe sit eget hjem? Man kan jo ikke gå online og vise huset til sine venner, og man har kun begrænsede muligheder for at tilpasse og personliggøre huset. Jeg kommer næppe til at købe Hearthfire, idet jeg ikke fornemmer nogen konkret værdi i forhold til historien eller gameplay komme til udtryk. Bethesda Softworks har forhåbentligt noget bedre gemt oppe i ærmet i forhold til DLC, efterhånden som vi nærmer os Skyrim's etårsdag.

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As you all know at this point it is indeed possible to purchase the latest add-on for Bethesda Softwork's epic adventure but should you get it? That is the question that the gaming site gameinformer.com is wrestling with and I thought I'd share my thoughts regarding Hearthfire as well.

I must be honest and say that I haven't got Hearthfire, and before you go ahead and think of me as a ranting ignorant, at least let me explain. Hearthfire feels a bit like the Horse Armour DLC for Oblivion. It was a cheap and kind of a sad add-on, if you ask me. Sure it looked awesome riding through Cyrodiil on horseback but was it worth the money? YES! At least at the time. I couldn't get enough of Oblivion. But years later I have come to realize that one must be more selective regarding available DLC.

Hearthfire gives you the opportunity to create your own home and though this could be entertaining and maybe provide several more hours to a game that already demands 200+ hours to truly appreciate, I have to admit that Hearthfire feels shallow. What is it exactly about this house that makes it worth a purchase? You can't go online and invite your friends over for a party, and the customization options are limited. It is highly unlikely that I'll be getting Hearthfire because I can't see the actual value in terms of story or gameplay. Hopefully Bethesda Softworks will have something better in store for us as we're approaching the one year anniversary for Skyrim.

BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition

BioShock. Et spil som mange af os husker meget tydeligt. Mange af os husker at have lagt talrige, lykkelige timer i udforskningen af undervands-apokalypsen Rapture, og de mange kampe med de forpinte indbyggere er alle mindeværdige og udfordrende. Big Daddy. Big Sister. "Would you kindly." BioShock er en spilserie uden lige, og nu er der rygter om en ny udgave, som vil indeholde begge spil og samtlige spiludvidelser. Intet er blevet bekræftet, men en udgave som denne vil helt sikkert finde sin vej til min spilhylde!

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BioShock. A game many of us remember quite clearly. We remember the many and wonderful hours spent in exploring the underwater apocalypse known as Rapture, and the many battles with the tortured citizens are all memorable and challenging. Big Daddy. Big Sister. "Would you kindly." BioShock is an unmatched franchise, and now there is rumors about a new edition which will include both games and all the DLC's. Nothing has been confirmed but an edition like this would definitely be added to my collection instantly!

Microsofts nye Tablet: Surface

Microsoft har netop præsenteret sit nye legetøj: Surface! Som udgangspunkt vil jeg sige, at maskinen er en kombination af Tablets og Laptops, idet den kombinerer funktioner og designprincipper fra de to verdener, men jeg skal også hastigt tilstå, at det er en lækker kombination! Det lader til, at der kommer to udgaver af apparatet, baseret på henholdsvis Windows 8 Pro samt Windows RT, og nedenfor kan du tjekke deres specs ud og samtidig se videoen, som præsenterede os for vidunderet. Videoen er i øvrigt en sand perle for sig selv! Godt arbejde, Microsoft!

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Microsoft has just presented its newest toy: Surface! I'd call this machine a combination of Tablets and Laptops, since it seems to combine elements of design and function from these two worlds, but I must also confess that it's a very nice looking combination! It seems that there will be two versions of the device, based on both Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT, and you can check out the specs and the video presenting the wonder. The video is indeed a wonder all to itself! Nice work, Microsoft!

Software takes center stage: Surface sports a full-sized USB port and a 16:9 aspect ratio – the industry standard for HD. It has edges angled at 22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use, letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand out.

VaporMg: The casing of Surface is created using a unique approach called VaporMg (pronounced Vapor-Mag), a combination of material selection and process to mold metal and deposit particles that creates a finish akin to a luxury watch. Starting with magnesium, parts can be molded as thin as .65 mm, thinner than the typical credit card, to create a product that is thin, light and rigid/strong.

Integrated Kickstand: The unique VaporMg approach also enables a built-in kickstand that lets you transition Surface from active use to passive consumption – watching a movie or even using the HD front- or rear-facing video cameras. The kickstand is there when needed, and disappears when not in use, with no extra weight or thickness.

Touch Cover: The 3 mm Touch Cover represents a step forward in human-computer interface. Using a unique pressure-sensitive technology, Touch Cover senses keystrokes as gestures, enabling you to touch type significantly faster than with an on-screen keyboard. It will be available in a selection of vibrant colors. Touch Cover clicks into Surface via a built-in magnetic connector, forming a natural spine like you find on a book, and works as a protective cover. You can also click in a 5 mm-thin Type Cover that adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel. 

 

Surface for Windows RT

• OS: Windows RT
• Light(1): 676 g
• Thin(2): 9.3 mm
• Clear: 10.6” ClearType HD Display
• Energized: 31.5 W-h
• Connected: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
• Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover
• Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
• Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

Surface for Windows 8 Pro

• OS: Windows 8 Pro
• Light(1): 903 g
• Thin(2): 13.5 mm
• Clear: 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display
• Energized: 42 W-h
• Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
• Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
• Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
• Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GB

Elder Scrolls Online's verden

ZeniMax Online Studios er i fuld sving med at udvikle det næste spil i Bethesda Softworks' episke saga, The Elder Scrolls Online, men hvordan kombinerer man Tamriels mange regioner i et hele, når hver har særegne egenskaber og kulturer? Jared Carr, Art Director for spillet, forklarer de mange valg, som designerne har truffet i forhold til at samle Tamriel og bringe det i live, og dette kan ses hos gameinformer. Hvis du endnu mangler at se traileren til spillet, så kan du tjekke den ud nedenfor!



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ZeniMax Online Studios is working around the clock on the next installment in Bethesda Softworks' epic saga, The Elder Scrolls Online, but how do you combine the many regions of Tamriel into a complete whole? Jared Carr, the game's Art Director, explains about the many decisions that the designers made to create a living and complete Tamriel, and you can watch this video at gameinformer. If you have yet to see the trailer for the game then click the video above for some action.

Nyt Star Wars-spil

Lucasfilm har netop offentliggjort nyheden om et nyt spil i den ekstremt populære franchise, Star Wars. Hidtil er der ingen detaljer om spillet andet end, at man vil kunne finde spillets første trailere henholdsvis d. 31. maj og d. 4. juni på gametrailers.com.

Lucasfilm fik senest trademarked "Star Wars 1313" hvilket kan tyde på, at spillet vil indeholde vores yndlings dusørjæger: Boba Fett. Hans alias i novellen, Boba Fett: Maze of Deception er nemlig 'CT-1313'. Det seneste spil i den voksende saga, Star Wars Kinect, var imidlertid ikke den store succes, og man kan kun håbe på, at det nye spil vil være mere traditionel i dets styring.


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Lucasfilm has just announced a new game in the extremely popular franchise, Star Wars. At this point there is no details about the game other than its trailers will debut on gametrailers.com on May 31. and June 4.

Lucasfilm has trademarked "Star Wars 1313" which could indicate that our favourite bounty hunter, Boba Fett, will be in the game. He's alias in the novel, Boba Fett: Maze of Deception, is CT-1313. The latest game based on the saga, Star Wars Kinect, failed, however, to deliver on its potential and one can only hope that the coming game will feature a more traditional control scheme.

Bungies nye projekt: Destiny

Bungie, den tidligere udvikler bag en Microsofts største franchises, Halo, er nu i gang med et nyt projekt under kodenavnet, Destiny. I 2010 underskrev Bungie en kontrakt med Activision om at lave fire science fiction-shootere, som de håber kan blive en ny franchise, nu da Halo er gået over til 343 Industries. Efter planen bliver det første spil udgivet næste år, og i stil med andre serier så kommer vi til at se en ny titel hvert andet år fremover. DLC-pakker, navngivet Comet, bliver tilgængelige hvert andet år fra efteråret 2014.

Det første spil i serien vil først blive udgivet på Xbox360, og de resterende tre vil så også blive udgivet på de andre platforme (PS3, PC). Inde på Bungies hjemmeside kan man i dag finde budskabet, "So, yeah. While we’re not ready to show you what we’ve been working on, we can reconfirm that we are hard at work on our new universe. We can’t wait for you to see it. See you starside in 2013" Det bliver ekstremt interessant at se, hvad Destiny egentligt er, men det kan tyde på, at det bliver stort!


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Bungie, the former developer behind one of Microsofts biggest franchises, Halo, has now set their focus on a new project: Destiny. Back in 2010 Bungie signed a contract with Activision stating that they'd make four Sci-Fi shootere which both parties hope will be a new franchise. Especially now that Halo is being developed by 343 Industries. According to the plan the first game will be released as early as next year with future installments coming every other year. DLC packs are also planned to be released in the fall of 2014 and then every other year as well.

The first game will first be released on the Xbox360 and the other three will then also see release on the other platforms (PS3, PC). The following statement can be found at Bungie's website today, "So, yeah. While we’re not ready to show you what we’ve been working on, we can reconfirm that we are hard at work on our new universe. We can’t wait for you to see it. See you starside in 2013" What Destiny really is will be very interesting to see, but so far it looks like it'll be huge!

Aliens: Colonial Marines udsat

For "#¤ da. Endnu et spil udsat til 2013! Denne gang er det Gearbox Softwares kommende udgave af den populære science fiction-filmserie, Aliens: Colonial Marines. Skønt dette ikke ligefrem er et spil, som jeg har ventet mest på fra Gearbox Software (ahem, Borderlands 2), er det stadig kedeligt at se, hvordan endnu et spil nu må vente til 2013 før udgivelse. Men tilgengæld kan man fryde sig over, at de nu har sat en udgivelsesdato på spillet.

"I am thrilled to announce the definitive launch date for Aliens: Colonial Marines.", siger Randy Pitchford fra Gearbox Software. Spillet kommer til at ramme hylderne d. 12. februar 2013 på både PS3, Xbox360 og PC. Udgivelsesdatoen på Wii U bliver annonceret senere. "Aliens: Colonial Marines is the culmination of a life-time of inspiration from the films and relentless passion and drive from the exceptionally talented development team behind the scenes." Der er ingen tvivl om, at Gearbox Software er engageret i deres spil, og det bliver interessant at prøve det ud engang efter Borderlands 2! Nedenfor kan du se traileren til spillet og se, om det bliver noget for dig!





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For "#¤'s sake. Another game has been delayed until 2013! This time it's Gearbox Software's coming game based on the popular Science Fiction films, Aliens: Colonial Marines. Though this isn't the game that I am most looking forward to by Gearbox Software (ahem, Borderlands 2), it still saddens me to see another title being delayed. But at the same time they did manage to give the game a release date.

"I am thrilled to announce the definitive launch date for Aliens: Colonial Marines.", says Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. The game will be launched on February 12. 2013 on both the PS3, Xbox360 and PC, and the release date for Wii U will be announced at another time.  "Aliens: Colonial Marines is the culmination of a life-time of inspiration from the films and relentless passion and drive from the exceptionally talented development team behind the scenes." There is no doubt that Gearbox Software is very passionate about this release and it will be interesting to try it out once I'm done with Borderlands 2! You can check out the trailer for the game above and see if it'll be a game for you!

The Elder Scrolls Online screenshots

Gameinformer kan nu endelig vise nogle screenshots fra det kommende MMORPG: The Elder Scrolls Online. Siden kører for tiden en særlig dækning af spillet, og jeg vil anbefale alle fans af serien at tjekke dette ud via linket.

Spillet kommer til at foregå længe før Skyrim, og spilleren kommer til at udforske Morrowind, Cyrodiil samt Skyrim og forhåbentligt også resten af Tamriel. Det bliver både sjovt og bemærkelsesværdigt at genfinde mange af de steder og ruiner, som man fandt i de tidligere spil, men denne gang bliver det altså i selskab med venner - hvis det da er det, man foretrækker.

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Gameinformer has finally revealed some screenshots of the coming MMORPG: The Elder Scrolls Online. The site is currently doing a special cover of the game, and I can wholly recommend every fan of the series to go check it out here!

The game is set a long time before the events in Skyrim and the gamers will be exploring Morrowind, Cyrodiil, Skyrim and hopefully the rest of Tamriel. It's going to be fun and remarkable to (re)visit the many places and ruins found in the singleplayer games, but this time it'll be in the company of friends - if that's what you prefer.

The Elder Scrolls Online

Så skete det omsider: The Elder Scrolls går online! Længe har det været rygtet, og længe har spillere overalt på kloden ventet på en mulighed for at rejse rundt i Bethesda Softworks' episke univers med andre, og nu får de altså snart muligheden med The Elder Scrolls Online.

Spillet kommer til at foregå 1000 år før begivenhederne i Skyrim og fortæller historien om den dæmoniske prins, Molag Bal, og hans forsøg på at rive Tamriel ind i hans rige. Det er omtrent det, som vi kender indtil videre! Spillet er udviklet af Zenimax Online Studios, og du kan læse mere om spillet inde på gameinformer. The Elder Scrolls Online er sat til at udkomme i 2013 til både PC og Mac. Tjek teaseren nedenfor!




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Finally! It has happened: The Elder Scrolls is going online! Is has long been rumoured and many players have patiently been waiting for an opportunity to traverse the landscapes of Bethesda Softworks' epic Universe with friends, and now it seems that opportunity is about to dawn with The Elder Scrolls Online.

The game is set a millenium before the events taking place in Skyrim, and it tells the story of the daedric prince, Molag Bal, and his attempt to overtake all of Tamriel. That's about all we know so far! The game is being developed by a team at Zenimax Online Studios, and you can read all about the game at gameinformer. The Elder Scrolls Online is set to be released sometime in 2013 and it'll be available on both PC and Mac.