CrossFire Stars 2013 Philippine Finals To Be Held On May 11, 12

After a series action-packed regional and online competitions, the Philippine leg of the inaugural CrossFire Stars, the biggest tournament yet for Crossfire, will culminate on May 11-12 during an event to be held at the Annex Event Area in SM City North EDSA.

CrossFire Stars 2013 Philippine Finals

A total of 8 teams from across the country will be showcasing their skills and tactics during the CrossFire Stars 2013 Philippine Finals. They are Spammer.TMADS, TNC.LOKO, Team Pacific, MSI- Evo GT, PWND, AC Gaming, Ninong45AGAW and iFiveWTK.

The winning Philippine team will fly to Shanghai, China in June to compete against teams from other nations, including Russia, USA, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and China.

CrossFire Stars 2013 is no ordinary competition as the ultimate winners will take home a grand prize of $50,000 USD from the prize pot of $177,000 and the official recognition of being the best CrossFire players in the world.

CrossFire is a first-person online PC game developed by South Korean company SmileGate and published internationally by Neowiz. In the Philippines, CrossFire is being published by Gameclub, the leading publisher in the FPS genre. FULL STORY...

Temple Run 2 High Score Tips

Starting today, Temple Run 2 can now be downloaded on Android devices via Google Play. The game was made available for iOS units a week ago.

Temple Run 2 High Score Tips

For those who are about to start their adventure in this much-awaited sequel of the phenomenal Temple Run game, here are a few tips you can gauge yourself with in order to get a high score.

1. Collect as much coins so that you can upgrade the "Abilities." When you are still starting, don't expect to get a high score rightaway. Using your coins, you need to upgrade the "Abilities," which will increase the value of the coins. As in the first Temple Run, the more coins, the better score.

2. Complete the "Objectives." Compared to the original Temple Run, the sequel has more "Objectives" and you need to complete one before you can proceed to another. When you complete a set of "Objectives," you will level up and will be given a bonus, i.e. 3,000 coins for Level 4,  a "Coin Bonus" powerup for Level 5, 5,000 coins for Level 6 and 12 Gems for Level 7. The objectives in Level 8 will take sometime so you stop there. At the time you reach the level, most probably you have upgraded the "Abilities" and you are already getting good scores.

3. Use your "Gems" only when you have upgraded a number of "Abilities" already. "Gems" are not available in the first Temple Run game. In Temple Run 2, the "Gems" are used to resurrect your character as well as to boost your "Powerups." You get them as you play the game but they don't appear often so use them wisely.

4. Select the "Coin Bonus" powerup. This will give you 50 coins every time the power meter is filled. And when it is gem-powered it will yield 100 coins.

5. Don't use the "Head Start." This is quite expensive but it does not do much in increasing your score. The coins needed in using one are better spent on upgrades. Don't use your precious coins in upgrading "Head Start" in the "Abilities" section neither.

I will update this post when I can think of more tips.

After playing Temple Run 2 for about 4 days during my spare time, the highest score that I got so far is13.6 million after running almost 32,000 meters. My Temple Run 1 top score is 20.2 million.

It is quite hard to get 20M in Temple Run 2, especially that the "Gems" used in resurrecting your character are limited. Nevertheless, it is as fun and addicting as the first installment and the graphics are quite better.

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Sharky The Beaver: Sphero's Augmented Reality App Released

Sharky The Beaver, a groundbreaking app for Sphero which features an augmented reality gameplay, has been released by Boulder Colorado-based Orbotix, the makers of Sphero.

Augmented reality (AR) refers to technology that overlays a live view of the real world with virtual content. And unlike traditional AR that is limited to the screen, Sphero AR has the ability to interact with the real world.

The app, Sharky The Beaver, overlays a virtual beaver on top of Sphero. As users drive Sphero with their iOS device, Sharky comes to life and runs around the environment looking for cupcakes. The user can also rotate their device into portrait mode to toss cupcakes at Sharky as he autonomously runs around.

“While the initial gameplay is fairly basic, we felt it was important to give people an experience that seemed magical. Most people have never used AR, so Sharky will be their first experience and we didn’t want to overwhelm their senses,” said Orbotix co-founder and chief software architect Adam Wilson. “Sharky is so simple that everyone can bring him to life and not get caught up in how it works. The technology disappears and requires no setup – people can just play and enjoy this crazy little cupcake-munching guy running around their house.”

Sharky the Beaver is initially available for iOS and Sphero owners can download the app directly from the iTunes App Store today. Orbotix also plans to release their augmented reality SDK for Sphero in January 2013 so developers can create their own AR games and apps.
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'Black Ops 2,' Latest 'Call Of Duty' Game, Released

"Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2" has been released on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, Black Ops 2 is the ninth game in the Call of Duty video games franchise and a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops released two years ago.

In Black Ops 2, a cold war between China and the United States in 2025 is defined by by robotics, cyberwarfare, unmanned vehicles and other modern technology. Its story deals with the speculation that this unmanned technology could just as well be used against those it was meant to protect.

Black Ops 2 is the first in the franchise to have a completely futuristic setting and feature future warfare technology. It also presents branching storylines driven by player choice for the first time in the franchise's history.

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Angry Birds Star Wars Game Rolling Out This November (Video)

Angry Birds and Star Wars are joining forces in a new game to be released next month.

Angry Birds Star Wars, a new version of the Angry Birds game is set in the Star Wars universe and features our favorite avian characters starring as the iconic heroes of the beloved Saga, will be available for download starting November 8th, according to the game's developer, Rovio.

"This is the best Angry Birds game we've ever done. It's the best parts of Angry Birds with all new cutting-edge gameplay set in a galaxy far, far away," said Peter Vesterbacka, Rovio's chief marketing officer. "As a big Star Wars fan myself, I’m really excited about this new universe. The Force is definitely strong with this one."

The game will be available on iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, Mac, PC, Windows Phone and Windows 8.

Check the teaser of the Angry Birds Star Wars game below:
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Angry Birds Sequel Coming To iOS, Android And Mac This Month

An Angry Birds sequel will launch for iOS, Android and Mac devices later this month, according to Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise.

Angry Birds sequel coming soon

The sequel will be released on September 27th on the said devices, with Windows Phone, Windows 8 and PC versions following shortly.

Officially named "Bad Piggies," the new game will feature an all new, never-before-seen gameplay. The trademark slingshot of the franchise will not be utilized in "Bad Piggies" and our avian allies will be the villains.

"There's a lot of empathy towards the lovable enemies from the Angry Birds games, and we've been constantly asked: what about the pigs' side of the story?" said Rovio CEO Mikael Hed. "Bad Piggies gives you the chance to play as the second-most-loved characters in the Angry Birds universe, and explore this rich world through their green eyes."

Angry Birds has been downloaded more than 700 million times, and is the fastest-growing game on Facebook. A movie featuring its characters is reportedly in the works.

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Team Fortress 2 Final Character Trailer, 'Meet The Pyro,' Unveiled (Video)

Team Fortress 2 Cover (Valve)

"Team Fortress 2" developer Valve Corporation has released the ninth and final installment in the "Meet the Team" series, titled "Meet The Pyro."

The hilariously fun and scary demented "Team Fortress 2" character trailer debuted on Youtube on Wednesday and has gone viral online, amassing more than 3 million views as of posting time.

To promote the "Team Fortress 2" video game, Valve had been releasing video advertisement series entitled "Meet the Team" since May 2007. The series, which were constructed using the Source engine and slightly more detailed character models, consists of short videos on individual characters, displaying their personalities and tactics.

During Wednesday's release of "Meet The Pyro," the company also announced that it would be releasing a Source Filmmaker for free this year on Steam. This software suite will allow anyone to create the same sort of videos that Valve has been making with their games. 

Check out "Meet The Pyro" below:


"Team Fortress 2" is a free-to-play team-based first-person shooter (FPS) multiplayer video game. Upon its release in 2007, the game received widespread critical acclaim, with overall scores of 92/100 and 92.60%, respectively on Metacritic and GameRankings. Many reviewers praised the cartoon graphics approach and the resulting light-hearted gameplay, and the use of distinct personalities and appearances for the classes impressed a number of critics. FULL STORY...

Star Wars 1313 Bounty Hunter Game Revealed By LucasArts

Star Wars 1313 Poster

Star Wars 1313, a new game in the Star Wars series, has been revealed by LucasArts on Thursday.

In Star Wars 1313, players are in control of a deadly bounty hunter as he uses an arsenal of exotic weaponry to hunt down his marks and uncover the truth surrounding a criminal conspiracy in Level 1313, a ruthless criminal underground deep below the surface of the planet of Coruscant.

Star Wars 1313 emphasizes epic set pieces and fast-paced combat with a hero who uses human skills and gadgets, rather than supernatural Force powers, to make his way through this dangerous world.

“We’re excited to share one of the projects LucasArts has been hard at work developing,” said LucasArts President Paul Meegan. "Star Wars 1313 dives into a part of the Star Wars mythos that we’ve always known existed, but never had a chance to visit. We are committed to bringing the best gameplay experience and visual fidelity to life and I truly believe the work we are showcasing at E3 will speak for itself."

The game will make its official debut at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)  in Los Angeles. There are no details yet on platforms or release date. FULL STORY...

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Trailer Hits The Web

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Trailer Debuts

The worldwide reveal trailer of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 has landed online.

Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, Black Ops 2 is the ninth game in the Call of Duty video games franchise and a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops released two years ago.

In Black Ops 2, a cold war between China and the United States in 2025 is defined by by robotics, cyberwarfare, unmanned vehicles and other modern technology. Its story deals with the speculation that this unmanned technology could just as well be used against those it was meant to protect.

Black Ops 2 is the first in the franchise to have a completely futuristic setting and feature future warfare technology. It also presents branching storylines driven by player choice for the first time in the franchise's history.

The game will be released on November 13, 2012 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.

Check out the said Black Ops 2 trailer below:

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 game released (Video)

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 goes on sale

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, a golfing simulation video game, has been released Tuesday in North America and will be available worldwide starting on March 30.

According to Official Xbox Magazine, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 features "the most significant changes to the long-running golf sim."

The game is also packed with new features including the most comprehensive swing mechanic revamp in more than a decade, allowing players to customize their shots and execute more than 62 million combinations. Additional new features include Kinect for Xbox 360 integration, making it the first ever voice-enabled and controller-free sports simulation.

It is available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

Check out the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 promo video below:

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Diablo III release date announced! It's on May 15th!

Diablo II poster

Diablo III, the third installment of Blizzard's dark fantasy/horror-themed action role-playing game, will be released on May 15, 2012, the game developer announced Thursday.

"After many years of hard work by our development team and months of beta testing by hundreds of thousands of dedicated players around the world, we’re now in the homestretch," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We look forward to putting the final polish on Diablo III over the next two months and delivering the ultimate action-RPG experience to gamers worldwide starting on May 15."

The game will be available for purchase on the said date at retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Gamers from these countries as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil will be able to buy Diablo III digitally via Blizzard’s Battle.net website.

Pre-sales have also been opened during Thursday's announcement. Would-be wizards, witch doctors, demon hunters, barbarians, and monks throughout the world should head to http://www.blizzard.com/games/d3/ now to reserve their digital copies.

Priced at USD59.99, Diablo III will be available for Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 and Macintosh. A special alabaster-white Collector’s Edition, sold exclusively in retail stores at a suggested retail price of USD99.99, will include the full game on DVD-ROM, a behind-the-scenes Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set, the Diablo III soundtrack CD, a 208-page Art of Diablo III book, and a 4 GB USB soulstone (including full versions of Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction) and corresponding Diablo skull base, as well as exclusive in-game content for Diablo III, World of Warcraft, and StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.

In Diablo III, players take on the role of one of five heroic characters -- barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter -- and engage in pulse-pounding combat with endless legions of evil. As they undertake an epic quest to rid Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells, players will explore diverse and perilous settings, grow in experience and ability, acquire artifacts of incredible power, and meet key characters who’ll join them in battle or aid them in other ways. FULL STORY...

Plants vs. Zombies Theme Song (Lyrics and Video)

The PopCap Game Plants vs. Zombies is really one fun game. It can even be addictive. It is simple and yet the gameplay is superb!

I have been hooked up with it recently, too. Haha, yeah. And what I like is that after I finished all the levels and stages I get to enjoy a very cute music video of the game's theme song "There's a Zombie on your Lawn".

Let's me share to you this Youtube clip and Lyrics of Plants vs. Zombies Theme Song. Enjoy! :D

"There's a Zombie on your Lawn" Lyrics

There’s a zombie on your lawn
There’s a zombie on your lawn
There’s a zombie on your lawn
We don’t want zombies on the lawn

I know your type: tall, dark, and dead
You want to bite all the petals off of my head
And then eat the brains of
the one who planted me here

I’m just a sunflower but see
me power an entire infantry
You like the taste of brains
we don’t like zombies

I used to play football
Road cones protect my head
I have a screen-door shield
We are the undead

Maybe it’s time to reevaluate
I know you have a lot of food on your plate
Brains are quite rich in cholesterol

You’re dead so it doesn’t matter,
Instead we’ll use this solar power
to make a lawn defense at any hour

I like the tricycle
There’s butter on my head
I’m gonna eat your brains

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Plants Versus Zombies Full Version Free Download

Plant vs. Zombies is a tower defense video game developed by Popgames and is compatible with Windows and Mac OS. Basically, Plant versus Zombies involves a homeowner using many varieties of plants to repel an army of zombies. Each stage gets very exciting as new types of zombies come out.

Lately, I have been hearing a lot about this game, Plants Versus Zombies (Plants Vs Zombies). My friends and cousins are addicted to it. I have been trying to look for free download of Plants Vs Zombies game, especially the full version.

Luckily, I was able to find FREE Download of Plants Versus Zombies Full Version. Check out below:

Free Download: Plants Vs Zombies Full Version Link 1

Free Download Plants Vs Zombies Full Version Link 2

The file is in .zip. So you may need winzip which can be downloaded for free also. Just google it I guess.

Enjoy plating Plants Versus Zombies!
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