Sunday, December 4, 2011

Faces of War










Faces of War - 1DVD

Faces of War thrusts gamers into the decisive battles of World War II in Europe. Players command American, English, Soviet and German troops while fighting famous conflicts such as the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge or the Battle of Berlin. Thanks to complex artificial intelligence, soldiers don’t simply execute any order given by a player, they think about how to do it in the most efficient and safe way, integrating a psychological element into the combat gaming fray.

Features
* Manage the War or Fight it Yourself - Play from the traditional point-n-click RTS view, or immerse yourself directly into the battle in a close-proximity 3rd person view as you take control of a single soldier for intense, one-on-one action.
* Complex AI System - Enter the battlefield equipped with a squad of six intelligent soldiers that think and react on their own as the war rages on, while squad morale is affected by in-game events.
* Destructible Environments - Maneuver in and out of war torn buildings as you lead your squad into interactive WWII battlegrounds.
* Superior Multiplayer Experience - Gameplay includes eight multiplayer modes, up to sixteen players over a network (LAN/Internet) and four-player co-op play.
* Authentic WWII Warfare - Command American, English, Soviet and German troops during world-renowned battles that include the Battle of Bulge, D-Day and the Battle of Berlin.
* Manage Your Squad - As the battles progress, locate and furnish individual soldiers with specific weapons and equipment to achieve a tactical advantage over your enemy.
* Tactical Planning - Advanced AI reactions and real-time physics guarantee that no mission will be fought the same way, making tactical planning of great importance.
* Weapons and Equipment - Features 36 weapons including pistols, rifles, submachine guns, mini-guns and flamethrowers, along with more than ten grenade types and anti-tank mines.

System Requirments :
Minimum:
- System: Pentium IV 2.0 GHz or equivalent
- RAM: 512 MB
- Video Memory: 64 MB
- Hard Drive Space: 2500 MB

Recommended:
- System: Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or equivalent
- RAM: 1024 MB
- Video Memory: 128 MB
- Hard Drive Space: 2500 MB

Chic Pixel Holiday Giveaway!

For a bit of a festive treat, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank both the regular frequenters of Chic Pixel and any newcomers for taking the time to read what I have to say by offering a little giveaway contest. I really appreciate any and all comments and just knowing a handful of you read all the way through my posts makes it worthwhile. 

So what am I giving away, you ask?

Since Chic Pixel really is all about my favorite hobbies (namely BL manga and all sorts of popular and lesser-known video games), I thought I'd do things a little differently by offering not one, but two prizes: 

First up is a copy of volume 1 of Crimson Spell, a BL manga by Ayano Yamane! (contains graphic sex, entrants must be over 18)


The second prize pack is for all the Japanese game enthusiasts out there: choose this option and you'll get a rare Arc Rise Fantasia pin set and an El Shaddai goodie pack, which includes a pin, illustration card, and a sticker! These were scored by my amazingly cool mom at E3 2010 and 2011, and I'm pretty sure you won't be able to find them for sale anywhere else.



Entry terms: 
  • Leave a comment on this entry stating which prize pack you'd most like to win (entrants are only eligible to win one or the other). Remember to leave a way for me to contact you!
  • For an additional entry, promote this contest and/or my blog via Twitter, Facebook, or however you'd like! Just leave a comment every time you tweet/post about it so I can keep track of your entries! (maximum of 5 additional entries)
  • Contest is open to anyone in the world and closes promptly on Friday, December 9th at 9 pm EST 
Good luck! 

Saturday, December 3, 2011

NISA Announces House of Five Leaves Premium Edition

So, what if I told you I was spending my Saturday evening in an internet cafe with my husband? What if I also said he was playing DotA (yeah, people still play that...) while I was downloading oodles and oodles of games (on Steam, legally, of course)? I bet you'd think we were the coolest cats you ever laid eyes upon... Right?
Anyways, on to more interesting things... It's a little-known fact that NIS America, the publishing company well known for localizing the Disgaea series and the many varied Atelier titles also dabbles in anime. Their most recent anime-related announcement is close to my heart because it's none other than a Natsume Ono series (you migtht remember the post I did recently on one of her manga one-shots).

This House of Five Leaves complete series collection is just gorgeous, in my opinion. Not only do you get the whole series on 2 DVDs, but you get an art book, as well! If you're unfamiliar with the series, here's what NISA has to say about it (since I'm not feeling very creative this Saturday night):

"House of Five Leaves follows a story of a ronin Masanosuke, working as a bodyguard in Edo. Because of his shy personality, he kept being let go from his bodyguard jobs despite his magnificent swords skills. While he was wandering around town he met a man, the playboy who calls himself Yaichi. He hired Masanoseuke as his bodyguard. Masanosuke soon finds out that Yaichi is the leader of a group of kidnappers who call themselves the 'Five Leaves.' The story unfolds as Masanosuke deals with his dilemma and the suspense surrounding the Five Leaves."

I watched about half of the series streamed online a while back, and I have to say I really liked what I saw. For those of you really into action and like things fast-paced, this show probably isn't for you, but fans of Natsume Ono or those looking for something a little different should definitely consider giving it a watch. I know I, for one, will be eagerly awaiting the premium edition's launch in March!

The art book looks really great, and is a must for collectors and fans of Ono's work.