Archive for the 'Gaming' Category
October 19th, 2009, 9:45 pm by Jayson Peters
 Publisher Crucible 7 has released a seven-page preview and sample character sheet from its upcoming Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space roleplaying game.
Priced at $59.95, the release is described as a deluxe box set that contains a 144-page Gamemaster’s Guide, an 86-page Player’s Guide, a 30-page Adventures Book, a four-page Quick Start Guide, pregenerated character sheets, blank character sheets, gadget sheets, tokens and dice. The game, originally set for release this month, will be out in November.
This is the third official tabletop RPG based on Doctor Who: FASA published one in the ’80s and Virgin in the ’90s. The new game naturally focuses on the 2005 relaunch of the classic series that ran from 1963-89. But with 45 years of accumulated lore from TV episodes, original novels and plays and two spinoffs to date, there is plenty of material to support a full range of gaming supplements — if the market is there for them.
See also: ‘Doctor Who’ RPG set for fall release
Posted in: Books • Doctor Who • Gaming • RPGs • Sci-Fi & Fantasy • PDF | Post a Comment »
October 14th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
 The widow of Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax is working to have a memorial erected to the game designer in his adopted hometown of Lake Geneva, Wis.
The monument, which Gail Gygax is hoping will be placed in the city’s Library Park, first must go through parks board approval before going to the City Council.
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Posted in: Collecting • Conventions • D&D • Deaths • Gaming • RPGs • Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Dungeons & Dragons • Gary Gygax | 6 Comments »
October 12th, 2009, 9:22 am by Jayson Peters
 Stargate Worlds may be in limbo as developer Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment struggles with financing, but that didn’t stop the roleplaying game from making an appearance in the Oct. 2 series premiere of Stargage Universe on Syfy.
 Footage from the game was used in the early part of the episode, as geeky character Eli Wallace (David Blue, pictured) solves a puzzle hidden in the game by Dr. Nicholas Rush (Robert Carlyle), who is looking for a brilliant young mind to unlock the final mystery of the Stargate.
After the Universe pilot aired, reports circulated online that the game’s official website trumpeted the cameo as a sign of life — but since then, the site and its community forums have been offline.
The company and its founder and principal owner, Gary Whiting, were recently sued by investors who claim misuse of company funds. The Mesa company was granted a license by MGM in 2006 to develop an online roleplaying game based on the Stargate film and TV series, but those efforts have repeatedly stalled as the game’s financial backing came into question.
Images: NBC Universal/Syfy, via GateWorld
Posted in: Business • Gaming • RPGs • Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Stargate • Television • Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment • FireSky • SGU • Stargate Worlds • Syfy | 1 Comment »
October 7th, 2009, 12:08 am by Jayson Peters
 Wizards of the Coast image If knowledge is power in the real world, imagine its worth in a fantasy roleplaying game like Dungeons & Dragons. What paladin, wizard, cleric or rogue worth his salt dare ignores the words of a noted sage?
From this Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 8-11, the professional Dungeon Masters in the D&D R&D department at Wizards of the Coast — many of whom worked to design the current 4th Edition version of the game — will man the phones for a DM Hotline to take questions from questing warriors across the U.S. and Canada.
Simply call toll-free (800) 878-3326 between 2 and 6 p.m. Pacific time. Questions must pertain to 4th Edition, and can cover technical rules quandaries as well as general DMing problems like resolving player disputes or improving the campaign experience for players.
In other D&D news:
- Wizards recently relaunched its community forums to include more social networking and blogging features.
- The official D&D website was redesigned.
- The next Player’s Handbook 3 preview, the Seeker class, was made available exclusively to subscribers of the premium D&D Insider service.
Posted in: D&D • Gaming • RPGs • Dungeons & Dragons | Post a Comment »
October 5th, 2009, 10:14 pm by Jayson Peters
 PlayStation 3 owners say a mandatory firmware update has ruined their systems, and they’ve launched a class-action lawsuit seeking compensation and restitution.
According to Courthouse News Service, the upgrade promised new features and improved navigation, but caused the gaming console to crash and rendered controllers inoperable. A subsequent update reportedly failed to solve the problem and caused the system’s Blu-ray player to malfunction.
And let’s face it, that Blu-ray player is the only real reason to own a PS3, right?
One plaintiff said Sony wanted $150 to fix the problem. Sony has stated it’s not a firmware issue, and that repair costs are the responsibility of consumers.
The suit is seeking declaratory relief, compensation and restitution for breach of implied warranty, negligence and unjust enrichment.
Posted in: Business • Gaming • Nerd rage • PlayStation 3 • Technology • lawsuit • Sony | 1 Comment »
October 3rd, 2009, 8:57 pm by Jayson Peters
Joystiq recently reported that Game Crazy, the video game retailer and reseller owned by Movie Gallery, is closing 200 stores and this weekend began liquidations at the following Valley locations:
- 1250 N ALMA SCHOOL RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85224 (*conflicting reports)
- 1555 N GILBERT STE B 101, GILBERT, AZ 85234
- 2820 E BROADWAY RD, MESA, AZ 85204
- 1641 E GUADALUPE BLVD, GILBERT, AZ 85234
- 4803 E RAY RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85044
- 10250 N 90TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
- 7750 E MCDOWELL RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257
More locations
Before the bargain shopper in you gets too excited, be forewarned that most hardware and many newer software titles, both new and used, are expected to be shipped back to the company for redistribution to surviving stores. Still, it might be a good opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping.
Posted in: Business • Deals • Gaming • Game Crazy | 1 Comment »
October 2nd, 2009, 1:54 am by Jayson Peters
Mesa-based Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment and its founder and principal owner are named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by investors who claim he took and used company funds.
Gary Whiting’s company was granted a license by MGM in 2006 to develop an online roleplaying game based on the Stargate film and TV series. Those efforts stalled as the game’s financial backing came into question, but one executive expressed optimism as recently as Aug. 31.
 The suit also names as a defendant Mmoguls, another company owned by Whiting. Mmoguls is described in the court documents as “an incentivized gaming network marketing company through which customers would pay to play online computer games and have the opportunity to create a network through which a customer could be paid by encouraging others to sign up with Mmoguls, Inc.”
If that looks and sounds like it’s too good to be true, you’re not alone. How does MGM feel about their brand’s involvement with such a business model … especially with a brand-new TV series, Stargate Universe, launching TODAY on Syfy, and no lucrative video game to go with it? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Business • Gaming • Mesa • RPGs • Stargate • Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment • lawsuit • Stargate Worlds | 1 Comment »
September 29th, 2009, 3:34 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
“As if a million page view requests cried out at once, and were suddenly silenced.” Apologies to the great Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi for the paraphrasing, but it seems particularly appropriate.
Video game company Bioware opened up beta tester applications for their upcoming online role-playing game, “Star Wars: The Old Republic.” Gamers promptly hammered the page with requests causing Bioware to pull it down.
Currently, it reads “We are making adjustments to the site due to the overwhelming response to the testing announcement. Please be patient and check back later.” There’s still a long way to go, but given the strength of the Star Wars universe combined with Bioware’s incredible track record and this game has a chance to be something very special. It might even be the first real competitor to the online juggernaut that is “World of Warcraft.”
Posted in: Gaming • Internet • Nerd rage • RPGs • Star Wars • BioWare | Post a Comment »
September 28th, 2009, 12:45 pm by Jayson Peters
 An embittered rabbi must clear his name of a murder he didn’t commit by finding the real killer before the police catch up with him.
I’m game. How about you?
Wadjet Eye Games is making its gritty noir mystery The Shivah free through tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 29) to coincide with the holy Jewish Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur. Just enter coupon code “FreeShivah” when ordering.
The Windows PC game features full voice acting, an original soundtrack, three different endings, a DVD-style optional commentary and even a blooper reel.
Posted in: Free stuff • Gaming • Holidays • PC | 2 Comments »
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