Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Patch 1.11 Released (Full Details Inside)

Earlier today patch 1.11 for Black Op 2 went live for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, you can read the entire list below. I won't be doing a review of these changes because they're not particularly game changing (a couple of pistols got nerfed), mainly just minor issues that needed fixing or problems that needed cleaning up (mostly stuff for the Zombies).

PS3 Game Update (1.11) Notes: May. 23, 2013

Feature Improvements

• Improved and expanded who can be the host of a game lobby.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Reveal Trailer Released [Video and Trailer Analysis Inside]

Today at the Microsoft reveal event of the new Xbox console (the 'Xbox One' - summary article coming soon), we were shown the reveal trailer to Call of Duty: Ghosts. During the conference we were also told a few things about the new game, the most noteworthy (though not entirely surprising) points were that it will be running on a new next-gen engine and it is definitely a completely new storyline with fresh characters, one of which is a dog. I'll discuss more about the trailer in my analysis below but something that isn't clearly mentioned/shown in trailer is that the game takes place 10 years after America has been devastated by (an as yet unknown) event. Anyway, I've linked the video below and done a Trailer Analysis afterwards, enjoy.

Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) Teaser Trailer Released and Reveal Date Announced!

Earlier today Sony released a short video on their YouTube channel featuring the upcoming PS4 console. I use the word "featured" pretty loosely though because we don't actually see too much of the thing, just a series of (very close up) images that flash by, imposed on top of a blurry image of the console. To be quite honest there's not really much to the trailer but I think it's purpose wasn't so much to increase peoples awareness/intrigue of their product but rather to draw attention away from Xbox's console reveal, which is taking place tomorrow (21st May). Anyway, I've embedded the video below, so check it out and see if you can make out any details. Also, one other thing, towards the end of the video we're given a date for what I presume to be the actual full reveal of the PS4, mark your calendars for the 10th June.

Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Random Character Kit Selector [Beta / Version 1.00]

One of the nice things about ME3 MP is that there are soo many character kits to select from (assuming you've unlocked them all :P), what isn't soo nice is that in any given session, you'll only be able to take a handful of them for a spin. Now I don't know about you guys but whenever I play, it always seems that I end up using the same selection of kits. I guess it's because I play with randoms most of the time and so I don't really want to take something I'm not particularly strong with, just in case they're terrible. This lack of variety can get a bit boring and so I do try and mix it up whenever I can but to be honest I don't want to think about kits, I just want to play a match. I've thought about creating this random character selector for a while but until recently I kept putting it off because A) I'm kinda lazy, B) I hate coding, C) I seriously suck at coding and D) I really hate coding. Anyway, I decided to give it a crack and voilà, after many hours of head banging and loud cursing, I've managed to produce something that I believe is fully working. Just to be on the safe side I'm going to call this the Beta version but failing any reports of PC meltdowns, I'll also refer to it as Ver 1.00, if and/or whenever I update it. So yeah, free up some of your brain's processing power and let the RNG Gods decide your fate XD

A Guide On How To Complete Solo Matches On ME3 MP (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) - Part 2 of 2

Welcome to the second part of my guide on how to complete solo matches on Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, if you missed the first part you can catch up by going here. To recap what I covered in part one and what I'll be covering today, please check out the contents list below:

Contents

---------------------------------- [ In Part 1 ] ----------------------------------
1) Enemy Faction
2) Map Choice
3) Class & Character Kit
4) Weapon Selection
5) Gear & Equipment
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6) Game Tactics
- 6A) Survival Waves

A Guide On How To Complete Solo Matches On ME3 MP (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) - Part 1 of 2

Welcome to my second guide for Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, while I'm still not quite fully rested from writing my very lengthy A Beginners Guide To Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer earlier this year XD, I've decided to create this article to help those that are contemplating doing solo runs. Despite being called a "Beginners Guide", there's lots of information in that other article, which I acquired many months after I started playing, so seasoned veteran or not, I think it'll be worth checking out before continuing with this guide. I personally don't find solo matches all that fun to be honest and the only reason I made an effort to complete them, was so that I could check off the 'Solo Mastery' section in the MP Challenges list. I don't think the default version of the banner is the greatest looking one available (though the Fem-Shep alternative is pretty decent) but some people do view it as the ultimate achievement in MP, unless of course you achieved the 'Best of the Best' banner as a result of completing it. Like all the MP Challenges, the 'Lone Wolf' banner is something that can eventually be achieved if you spend enough time playing the game, how much time you need to spend playing, will of course depend on your level of ability. If you're reading this article, the chances are you're here because you need Solo Mastery in order to obtain the BotB banner or like me, you just wanted to complete the ultimate test of your Mass Effect 3 multiplayer skills. Well, whatever the reason you're here, I hope this article provides you with the advice and guidance that you're searching for :)

New 2013 Call of Duty Title Officially Announced, CoD: Ghosts Coming 5th November [Teaser Trailer and Analysis Inside]

There were several leaks in the last week with many outlets posting various listings on their websites promoting the, as of then, yet to be announced 2013 Call of Duty title. Well as of today, Activision have officially confirmed that the new game will be called Call of Duty: Ghosts, details are very thin on the ground at the moment but I expect you'll soon hear all sorts of rumours from everyone and their mother. As you can see from the title image, a reveal will take place on the 21st of May at the new Xbox 720 reveal event but if you're game enough, many places are already offering you the ability to pre-order. I'm not really sure why you'd want to pre-order something you've only seen a title for but I suppose I'd be lying if I didn't say it's almost a certainty that I myself will be purchasing CoD: Ghosts at some point after launch. Ghosts is confirmed for this generation of consoles, what is less clear is whether it'll be also be available for the next generation of consoles, probably not a concern for most of us XD

Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Patch 1.10 Released (Full Details Inside)

PS3 and Xbox 360 Game Update (1.10) Notes: Apr. 30, 2013

Feature Improvements

• Added a limited time game mode to the Bonus Playlist, the Arms Race Team Deathmatch variant awards players 150 score per kill. Let the Scorestreak wars begin.
• Added a post-match Connection Quality survey which will be presented to a sampling of players to assess online gameplay connection quality.

Multiplayer Issues Addressed