Walking Dead - The Game Announcement

It was only a matter of time but I was hoping it was going to be better than this.

Soon to released, The Walking Dead is coming to PC and game consoles in a series of games.

In a five part series, The Walking Dead - The Game will allow you to play characters which DO NOT appear in the comics. The story portrayed in the game progress parallel to the comics. For example, the start of the game series occurs while Rick is still in hospital. From the small amount of information I can find about the game, the comics and game never seem to cross paths.

Once we get our hands on the game we will give out more details.

Reference:
http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1223560p1.html 

Block ads on XBOX 360 dashboard

Increasingly with the XBOX 360 dashboard, we are seeing more spaces for ads not only for games, but real-world products. For most of us, this is actually really annoying. Especially those paying for the XBOX Live Gold Membership.

So we have come with a way for you to block those ads on the XBOX.

Firstly, sign up for an OpenDNS account. It's free and comes with other benefits.

Next, add a Network to the OpenDNS. This will require you to provide you internet connections IP Address. You can find this by going to whatismyip.com

While logged in to OpenDNS, go to Advanced Settings and check the box 'Enable typo correction'. If this is already selected, go to the next step.

Now we block the ads. Got to Web Content Filtering settings and set the filtering level to 'None'. Then under 'Manage individual domains', add rad.msn.com and select 'Always block' and then click 'Add domain'.

Next we need to configure your XBOX. On your Xbox, go to System Settings > Network Settings > (your connection) > Configure Network > DNS settings > Manual. Enter the OpenDNS IP addresses for the primary and secondary DNS servers: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.

You may need to clear the current system cache for this to take affect. To do this, go to System Settings > Storage > Hard Drive > press Y > Clear System Cache
Note: that you'll have to re-download any title updates for any games you play after doing this.

Once you have done this, you should no longer see ads displayed on the XBOX dashboard.

Tribes: Ascend Beginners Guide

After its fairly extended "beta" the fourth (PC) installation of the fast paced,jetpacking shooter Tribes has finally been released. To have even a chance of survival you will need to master a number of skills fairly specific to the series. With the separate classes these skills can vary to a certain extent but the unifying skill is "Skiing".



A coding error in the original game allowed players to slide down slopes with no friction, giving players enhanced speed but limited control over direction. This has been replicated in the following games and has become symbolic for the brand.The basic concept in skiing is to try and hit as many downward slopes as possible while using your anti-friction capabilities (spacebar). All upward slopes should be avoided by either jetpacking over (right click) or seeking other paths.

Energy will recharge at different rates for different classes, so the availability of the jetpack varies. In Tribes: Ascend the varying classes are divided into light, medium and heavy, all differing in both mass and energy for the jetpack. The light classes, especially the always available pathfinder, are the most agile but have the least health and generally lighter weaponry.The outcome of all this is that light suits are great flag runners and chasers while heavy suits are better optimised for a more stationary bombardment or defensive style of play.

The second skill that is fairly unique to this game is the necessity to predict enemy movement. Due to rapid movement in all directions it takes a lot of practice to hit other players midair and it is far easier to fire at the ground where the enemy will land. Depending on which class you use the tactics will vary slightly.

The Pathfinder can use the light spinfusor to fire a moderate speed explosive disc, the shotgun to shoot others up close and the impact nitron, a grenade that sends enemies veering off, dropping any flags they may be carrying. They are designed primarily to attack face to face, catching up to other targets and using their speed as protection.

The Soldier is the vanilla medium suit, a fairly basic starter class, is versatile in either defense or offense. The main weapon is a basic assault rifle with falloff that needs to be managed at longer ranges. The secondary weapon is a basic grenade launcher with an arched launch. Their grenade weapon is a very powerful fragmentation grenade which can devastate light suits. This class is a great start for anyone with any experience in fps games.

The starting Heavy, the Juggernaut, is an immensely powerful, long range combatant. The fusion mortar fires high yield grenades that will destroy a light suit with a single direct hit. As a mortar the projectile is lobbed unless fired directly at the ground. This can be used to bombard groups of enemies from literally halfway across the map. The juggernaught also fields an enhanced spinfusor and frag grenade, making sure this class packs a powerful punch. This power comes at the cost of mobility although this is mitigated by a much higher health pool.

Mastering these basic skills will see you on your way to victory and the unlockable classes and goodies that come with the accrued points.

Skyrim: 5 ways to increase your carrying weight

All players of Skyrim find often that they are restricted with the amount of items that they can carry at any given time. This is refered to as Encumbrance.



By default, a character has an Emcumbrance (Carry) limit of 300 [units].

Here are five ways that you can increase the amount of item you can have in your inventory enabling you to carry more.

1. Leveling your Stamina increases your carrying capacity by 5 units


2. You are able to give items to your spouses or companions to elevate your own weight


3. Taking potions like Fortify Carry Weight can temporarily increase you carrying ability


4. The Seed Stone (located north of the Statue to Meridia and west of Solitude) will increase your carrying ability by 100 units


5. Enchant an item with the Fortify Carry Weight enchantment (this involves finding an item already with the enchantment and learning that enchantment)

If  you have any further tips on increasing your carrying limit, please leave a comment.

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QWERTY Keyboard on XBOX 360

Found an excellent video showing how to turn on a QWERTY keyboard for when writing messages to other gamers.

1. Press the XBOX button your controller.


2. Go to Settings tab > System settings


3. Select Console Settings then Language


4. Then Select "English (QWERTY Keyboard)"

You will now have a QWERTY.

Video by decadentgamer (YouTube)

Top 10 First Person Shooter Tips of the Web

I won't be affraid to admit it but I love the Call of Duty games and most first person shooters. But when I was starting out I had a hard time in advancing as I was unsure what I was to do, or how to develop skills.

That got me thinking what would be the best advise I could give to anyone else when it comes to play most first person shooters online with multiplayer.

So what I have done is gone out on to the web and tallied up the top 10 tips that others believe are important when it comes to playing First Person Shooters (FPS) online/mulitplayer.

(Please note here that I am assuming that you have SOME First Person Shooter experience.)

Number 1: Learn your maps

It's agreed upon all over the web that it's important that you know your maps. Understanding and knowing your maps like the back of your hand will give you a huge advantage when playing. Knowing where the places to not only hide and killing your enemies, but to also collect and regain your health during tence moment can help save your life, and prevent yet another notch against your death tally.


Number 2: Weapons

In at a close second was tips regarding your weapon(s). First, like your maps, make sure you know what you can do with you weapons (more than just point and shoot). Know they're range and accuracy and it will help you with you kills. Pick the best weapon for the job. For example, leave shotguns for close range and sniper rifles to long, accurate shots.
Also, make sure you have plenty ammo at the ready. Reload when you can while, also, not wasting your shots.

Number 3: Don't stand still

Best advise ever. Keep moving. Never stand in the same place for too otherwise players will soon learn your location and hunt you down. Again. KEEP MOVING.

Number 4: Check your back

While you may have a nice, juicy target in your sights, you might be in someone elses. Always check you back, before you find a knife in it. Be aware of your environment.

Number 5: Keep cover

Nothing better for keeping you alive than hiding behind something that bullets and explosive can't penertrate. When reloading or waiting for the shooting to ease, crouch down behind a wall, car or some sort of solid object that might just protect you. Very important.

Number 6: Learn your controls

This one might seem a little obvious. I mean, how else will you play the game? No. Learn every corner of you controls. Learn combos, learn how you can manover in the game, learn where your controller buttons are by feel along. The better your are at controlling, the better you will be overall in the game.

Number 7: Practice in Single Player

This tip was surprisingly common while at the same time overlooked. The best way to become good at Multiplayer FPS, is to become really good in the Single-Player mode of the game you're playing. If you can finish the game at least once on a hardened level, then you will be well prepared for Multiplayer. However, this is not a Rule. If you want to just get straight to the online mulitplayer, just go for it. It's a game, just have fun.

Also, some games offer an Offline mode where you can learn you weapons and maps against the CPU (or A.K.A. Bots) before taking it online against friends and the world.

Number 8: Keep cool

Doesn't mean turn on the air con. No. In the great words of Douglas Adams, Don't Panic. Stay calm. If you are getting hammered or somehow just getting into a panic, just find a dark corner and chill out for a moment.
Like in real life, you make more mistakes when you panic and not thinking. Stop, collect your mind and then, unleash hell.

Number 9: Learn from you mistakes

One of the best ways for you to improve is to correct your mistakes. Often games will give you a replay of how you died. Watch that footage and watch and learn what went wrong and how you can not make that mistake again. Maybe you thought you were hiding, where in fact you were standing in the open. Maybe you for Tip Number 4 and you got shot in the back. Watch and learn.

And Finally...

Number 10: Headshots

There is nothing more rewarding in a FPS. A headshot is the title give to a single bullet to a players head killing them instantly. These shots will often reward more points as they require more skill incomparison to standard body shots. Sniper rifles will help make these shots at long distances but it is possible with other guns. The more headshots you get will not only get you points, but respect with other players as it proves your skill with you gun.

Again these tips were taken from a variety of site across the web. These are all important in becoming a true player. Good luck.