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Neo Terra Reviews are coming in

From GayGamer.net (http://bit.ly/6V3YK8)

"Neo Terra - 80 MS points. Neo Terra is a real-time space strategy game that moves at a very quick pace akin to the popular iPhone game Galcon. The game presents a galaxy of planets to conquer that will produce more ships that you can send and conquer more planets. The game creates an addicting tug of war dynamic between you and your opponent where both sides will be taking and retaking planets from each other. There are two main game types, with the first an all out domination match where the last player standing is the victor, as well as a king of the hill type mode where a player wins by controlling a flagged planet for a set amount of time. The multiplayer extends to up to 4 players, with the option to also have 4 AI players in the mix as well, making for a truly hectic strategy experience." 

 

Will add more as they come in 


Categories: XNA | Neo Terra
Posted by Elbert on Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:17 PM
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What if OnLive was bought out by Google.

Here is something hypothetical: OnLive, the game service that is supposed to bring an end to headaches of ugprading our computers everytime a new game comes out gets bought out by Google. Now, what does that mean for OnLive? Well for one Google has the resources that OnLive can only dream of acquiring. All the networking, bandwidth, manpower, Google has that, and OnLive does not. Google is also pushing really big with its Chrome OS that will be primarily web based, which is pretty much in line with what OnLive's strategy. Google also knows that a big reason Windows was succesful because of the wealth of games that it provided to millions of users, if they acquire OnLive they can reproduce the phenomena that helped launch Windows to incredible market penetration.Google and OnLive also are targetting lightweight devices, more specifically netbooks.

 With these two companies strategies seem to align with each other well, I think they should atleast partner with each other to provide this online experience to customers from around the globe. If not, Google should just outright buy OnLive.

 Just my 2 cents..


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Categories: Business of Games
Posted by Elbert on Friday, November 20, 2009 11:48 AM
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Neo Terra now available on Xbox.com

 




Download it here for only 80 ms pts!

Conquer the galaxy in 5 minutes or less! Use brains and brawn to conquer enemy planets across an endless variation of gameplay options. Featuring 8 player matches (4 local players and 4 AI). Quickly conquer neighboring planets to quickly gain the advantage, however attacking too quickly leaves your planets vulnerable to the enemy. Plan, Execute, and Conquer!

* Supports 8 players (4 local players and 4 AI)
* Customize every facet of the game to create your own unique gameplay experience
* Each level is randomly generated


Categories: XNA
Posted by Elbert on Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:54 PM
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