Gamescom: Damages in GT5

We are so great pilots at gamersyde that we didn't even notice that the damages were activated in this build of Gran Turismo 5. Well, we forced ourselves to crash against all the walls plus a nice surprise just to get to see them in details in this great replay video.

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PES 2010 : Gameplay

Video Gameplay Pes 2010

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Planet Elder Scrolls Hall of Fame

August is the new July, and for that reason, we’re looking back at Planet Elder Scrolls’ Hall of Fame mods for last month.

Morrowind Mods

• Master Chief Armor by Tehr4p3: Combat armor inspired by the Halo franchise.

Oblivion Mods

• Enchantment Restore Over Time (OBSE) by flyfightflea: This mod just makes your currently equipped weapon restore their charge over a period of time (a la Morrowind). Works with any custom/mod added weapon (requires OBSE v0009a or higher).
• Oblivion Symphonic Variations Music Suite by Tashin: Ten musical tracks, inspired by the game’s original score, to add into the game.
• Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch by Quarn and Kivan: Patch covering issues reported within the community for The Shivering Isles.

Congrats to these modders for their hard work. Keep an eye on Planet Elder Scrolls — it won’t be long until August’s Hall of Fame additions are named.

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Modding Update

Thought I’d share some of the modding highlights I’ve seen in the last month for Fallout 3 and Oblivion.

Earlier in the year, we highlighted piratephil’s Survival Perk Pack. Recently, he let me know that his latest project, Vault Dwellers Survival Cooking Guide, is now available. As the title would indicate, the mod adds a new cooking element to the game with the following features:

• The Cook-o-matic 3000 — a new house item which you can be purchased from the stores in Megaton and Tenpenny.
• Two new books — The Joy of Cooking for One and How to Eat Rat.
• Five new food items, along with the ability to create two recipes already in-game (Mississippi Quantum Pie and Mole Rat Wonder Meat).
• Master Chef — A new quest perk which you gain once collecting all the recipes.
• Two new loading screens.
• Plus VDSC-Manual.pdf, game manual (see screenshots for images).

More modding news after the break…

At Planet Fallout, Blinzler continues his State of Modding series. In his latest interview, he talks with Drag0ntamer — creator of the popular mods TUPAM - The Ultimate Power Armor Mod and UWWUT - Unique Weapons With Unique Textures. Here’s an excerpt from the interview:

What do you want to learn to do or do better next?

Dragontamer: Model. I can model characters and creatures, but I have no idea how to get them properly rigged and in game when I am done. I know how to rig/animate in Maya but there is no Maya Nifscript support at the moment. I also suck at modeling inorganic things like guns and armor. Learning to do that better would be awesome!

Speaking of Planet Fallout, the current most popular mod on the site is Mini Hideout - Player Home - Katanas by Rayek. The house has plenty to offer — a new Bobblehead display stand, barber, and most importantly, a jacuzzi!

Wrapping up our Fallout 3 modding coverage, if you’re in the UK, check out pages 104 & 105 of the September issue of PC Zone. They highlight several community favorites, including Fallout Script Extender, Fellout, Mart’s Mutant Mod, Alternate Start, The Global Tarvel System, GNR: More Where That Came From.

Someone say script extender? The OBSE team has put up a new update for Oblivion Script Extender…download it here.

While it doesn’t have a jacuzzi, mr._siika’s Castle Seaview has one hell of a view, an animated roasted pig in the kitchen, and yes, even a bathtub. For discussion on this beauty of a mod, visit here.

Finally, there’s new screenshots for Nehrim — a total conversion project for Oblivion that we’ve been tracking for some time. For the latest news on this ambitious project, visit here.

That’s all for now. If there’s a mod that strikes your fancy, shoot us an email.

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See More of Batman Arkham Asylum’s PS3-exclusives Tonight

The calendar may still read “August,” but I think this is the week that the summertime gaming lull is officially dead and buried. And it’s pretty clear what the biggest game is this week: Batman: Arkham Asylum. The game isn’t just racking up some really rave reviews, it also comes packing some compelling exclusives for PlayStation 3 owners, like the downloadable Joker Challenge Levels (available – for free, no less – on the PlayStation Store right NOW), and a special Batcave Outpost Personal Space for PlayStation Home which unlocks with the game disc.

For those who can’t wait until tomorrow, you can learn more about these exclusives tonight on Gametrailers TV, as well as more on the combat system, musical score, and Invisible Predator mode. Also, they interview the man who played Cocknocker in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Apparently he has something to do with the game :-)

The video Here

You can catch this special on Spike TV tonight at midnight (Eastern and Pacific), because hostGeoff Keighley – like Batman – is a night owl. (Not Nite Owl, that’s something entirely different. Mostly.)

In the meantime, try out the demo on the PlayStation Store – it definitely got my attention!

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PLAY3-LIVE.COM FIFA 10 GAMEPLAY VIDEO

Play3-Live.com uploaded the above FIFA 10 gameplay footage from Gamescom yesterday. To view the streaming video on their site, click here.

I was finding the site really difficult to access though, with the streaming stopping and starting from the word go - so I spent an hour downloading the high-definition version and uploaded it to our YouTube channel. You should see it at the top of the article. Enjoy!

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FIFA 10 PC BE A PRO SCREENSHOTS

Some new FIFA 10 PC screenshots have been found on Facebook of all places by forum member repagel - thanks for letting us know about it.

There’s some interesting things visible, such as the fact that Be A Pro is now called “Be A Pro: Club and Country”. So PC users will be able to be called up to their national team then!

To see all of the screenshots on the Facebook page, click here.

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PlayStation 3 Firmware (v3.00) Update

Hi everyone, PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.00) adds a number of great new features that we’re excited to share with you. The latest update incorporates changes that improve navigation on your PS3. First, you’ll notice some cosmetic changes to the design of the XMB (Xross Media Bar). We’ve enhanced the look and feel of the XMB so that it’s easier and even more intuitive to use. We’ve also added network improvements and personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.

Additional highlights from update 3.00 include:

• “What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
• Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
• Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.
• PlayStation Store Shortcuts – We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.
• Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.
• Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.

To get a preview of what’s coming in update 3.00, check out the video Here

We’re looking forward to releasing firmware update 3.00 soon. As always, we appreciate your feedback.

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PESFan Q&A Part 1

Does the crowd make any noise relevant to action on pitch?

Yes. Depending on if you play a home or away game, the overall fans will react accordingly. If an away team has the ball for too long they will begin to get jeered, with the home team getting more regular cheers. Same goes for goals/fouls/pen appeals/etc.

What’s the situation with selecting kits?

Like PES2009, the team is restricted to only 2 kits each and different elements of the kits are not interchangeable.

Do a player’s stats change when being placed in different positions?

Yes. The players overall ability number will drop depending on if you play him out of position. Play a striker in CF position and he might have 76, move him to LB and it might drop to 27.

Do skill cards give a player a big advantage?

The cards are quite subtle in their use, a player having a few skill cards does not drastically increase the advantage of that player. They’re more like special traits than special moves.

Can you still use the D-pad for dribbling?

Yes. You can use either the D-pad or analogue stick..

Can you score from distance easily?

No. Opposition teams will provide cover and defend much better than before, meaning shots from distance usually just results in a loss of possession or a shot off target. It’s still possible, but it isn’t easy.

Are there adjustable camera angles

No, camera angles in the current build are the same as PES2009

How often are ‘pinball-esque’ situations?

I would say they can still occur but not with the same regularity as before, as opposition defenders are much better at dealing with too much space.

Do different teams start with different budgets?

Yes. For example playing as Stoke gave me an 8m budget, whereas Everton were given 80m and Man Utd 200m.

Have artificial barriers for throw ins been removed?

Yes, players tend to jostle for position when receiving throw ins now, as no magic barrier appears around a player.

Have you seen any new commentary?

Commentary appears to be the same as in PES2009, although this may be changed at a later date.

Have players standing like statues after a corner or free kick been fixed?

It certainly wasn’t as noticeable if it's still there.

Will manual keeper be brought back?

Yes, I can confirm manual keeper has returned via a click of the R3 button.

How many cards are there in the game?

I counted 42 cards using edit mode in total.

Can you change the goalkeeper gloves?

Not that I noticed.

How does the penalty system work.

By holding down one of the directions and holding x, you can alter the power and height of penalties manually. This is the theory, anyway, but the realisation needs a little work.

Have goalkeepers improved their overall positioning.

Goalkeepers intelligence and positioning does seem better, they seem more aware of the areas at threat than in previous games.

Give examples of different brands on offer as sponsors.

Described as ‘Spanish Insurance Company’, ‘Canadian Beverages Company’, ‘French Security Company’ and so on. These have proper names and come with different benefits depending on how big the club is, 5m/1m sponsorship deals etc.

What about sponsorship clauses?

Usually cancellation clauses are in effect for the bigger deals, such as fininsh no lower than 4th place/lose no fewer than 5 home games in a season. There are also win clauses, such as 100k for a home win.

Tell me about the youth teams.

Every master league team starts with the same group of youth players (including PES legends like Castolo). They tend to be around 16 to 19 years of age, although at some points players were generated who were 15 or 20. These players can be signed to professional contracts at any point.

Can players like Messi and C. Ronaldo ease past players like in 09.

No. Players like these are obviously more skilful, but even they can’t just dart round the team anymore. They’re much more useful, but not invincible.

Will 360 degree movement be in the game?

Yes, but Konami have stated this feature will be in Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of the games using the analogue sticks.

Do you still have the overwhelming feeling of the cpu assisting (hindering) you?

Personally I didn't notice it as much, if at all. The auto-responses seem to have gone, and Konami promised to remove these anyway.

Has the pass pathfinding system for passes been reworked?

Passing seems far more accurate with regards where you directed the pass to go in 2010. However passes will not always find their targets if the player has a low skill in passing.

What are walls like?

You can now add two more players to the walls for extra defence with the trigger buttons. You can also remove these, but you cannot remove players already in the walls from the beginning.

Is challenge training back?

Not at time of writing.

Have they changed the way the goal nets behave?

Net's seem to be less loose in 2010 but still don't seem to be as tightly strung as most professional world nets.

Are there any German teams in the game

There is no specific German league however both Champions League and Europa League (for Wii, PS3 and 360) are licensed this year and should account for a few German teams being in the final game.

Apart from the big star players, how to smaller players look? Do they have generic faces?

Smaller players at bigger clubs look great, such as Rafael/Fabio, although obviously aren't quite in the same league as someone like Rooney. Some teams clearly haven't been touched yet, such as Everton, whose players all have quite generic faces.

In Master League what are players values like.

Player wages and “market value” currently appear to be the same thing, which accounts why someone like Yakubu's market value is only around 1.4m. These figures are still slightly off, but tend to be the sorts of things ironed out by the team in the last few weeks (same goes for player stats)

Are time and difficulty settings shown in replays

No, these don't seem to be implemented yet.

Can you use "OTHER B" teams in ML?

Yes, you can put these teams into the D2 league, English Italian and Spanish leagues. You cannot put them into the French or Netherlands ones presumably because these are licensed.



I'll be updating this Q and A as the days go on, so keep checking back for new answers.


Note: As this preview is based on the Xbox 360 current code only, information may well change before the final release.

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