OXCGN’s Tropico 3 Second Look Review – visit el Presidente – or else

Posted on 9 May, 2010 by JimBrazda

Si si . . come visit el Presidente – or else . . . !

by Chief Jimbolaya:

©2010 Aaron Klein:

Grab your 360 copy NOW!

[Ed: Tropico 3 landed on Australian soil only a very short time ago (March), at least now we have a chance of exploring the possibilities of our own republic . . .]

Tropico 3 takes a lighthearted, and frankly, quite educational, look at the Cold War through a unique lens: that of a dictator of a small Caribbean island.

And as such, you are on the front lines of the tension, as the Soviet Union and United States try to woo and intimidate you for influence.

In America, we see the Cold War as the global struggle to preserve our way of life by stopping the spread of Communism. It was very black and white.

But Tropico 3 wasn’t made by Americans. It was made by a Bulgarian developer, and distributed through a German publisher.

As such, the point of view in the game, that of a leader being manipulated by both superpowers, is especially poignant.

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New Gaming Environments – Far less humdrum playing fields.

Posted on 16 April, 2008 by dkpatriarch

12 UPCOMING GAMES WITH ‘NEW’ ENVIRONMENTS

Will they make – or break new games ?

by dkpatriarch:

©2008 David Hilton

“`Hands up all those who are sick of games constantly using the following game environments and locations: spaceships, science labs, bunkers, subway/train stations, office buildings, warehouses, sewers, prisons, jungles, or de-populated war torn towns in Normandy, Middle East, or South America?

Me too. I decided to see if I could find some upcoming games that seem to offer some new gaming environments, or twists on existing ones, that might help make for more interesting gameplay. I know there is much more to gaming than gameplay environment, but it is what sets the scene and keeps the visual interest of the gamer.

Some of these are well known big budget and much anticipated games, while others are mostly unknown by smaller game studios that I hope do a good job and get noticed. Here are twelve I found that are promising, but feel free to comment below on the ones you think should be on this list and why. Not in any particular order:

1. Alone in the Dark: Central Park

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Okay so this game is actually set in the most used video game location ever (see this link), New York, but the twist is that it all takes place inside Central Park, a gaming setting not much used at all. Inside this massive park are so many different locations and environments it actually does make for a great place to set a survival horror game like this one. Add oodles of atmosphere and use fire as a gameplay mechanic, and this should make the park really special. I have high hopes for this title, and we don’t have long to wait to see if it makes the grade. (more…)

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DarkLAN ’07 Success

Posted on 18 November, 2007 by dkpatriarch

The DarkLAN ’07 – an Official Success

A great day out for some of the Xbox.com.au forum members and friends.

xboxoz360_icon581.png   It was a bright sunny Sunday morning, and it heralded in a new dawn for something that was just a ‘twinkle in his mind’ several weeks ago. DarkAmarda’s ideas of ‘perhaps’ getting some fellow gamers together for a local LAN . . .turned into something bigger than he thought it would.

Little did he know that what was just a thought wandering around in the back-stalls of his mind, would end up being a rip-roaring-success, as well as the beginning of something greater. Sunday 18th November was spent alongside about 20 members of varying ages from the Xbox.com.au Forum Community at a Sutherland Shire’s leading gaming spot aptly named, GameOn . . . Which is a dedicated Xbox360 lounge aimed solely at helping fellow Xboxers have fun any time they wanted, night or day.

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Savvas Xexenis opened up the store for the group to help hold the first event (first of many) under the name of DarkLAN. The shop is exceptionally well laid out, very neat, clean and well ventilated, with an abundant supply of soft drinks, nibbles and access to goods via their online store, should you want to order something game wise from them.

The days activities were aimed around a solid Halo 3 Tournament being organized by OZFalcon, who has had an solid background in tournaments in the past, which ran smoothly and without any fuss whatsoever. So my hat definitely goes off to him for his cool manner and ease of communication in getting it all working without any hitches.

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