We've missed those dual sabers! We can't wait to wield them in Phantasy Star Online 2!

So what’s new about Phantasy Star Online 2? Well, recent previews show the game still offers its much-loved cyberpunk monster hunting style and huge OTT boss battles. However, trailers (unfortunately in Japanese) show exciting new additions such as mechwarrior-like suits, weapon grapple moves (throwing a skewered enemy or tossing a foe around in circles, after securing it around your whip/chains!) insane combos and 3D rendered com-link communications.

Go 'Gundam' on your foes but don't forget to stand out from the crowd as you mech-launch them sky-high!

The new features certainly suggest that Phantasy Star Online 2 has access to a much broader budget. The character creation system looks to be far more advanced with customisation possibilities to match that of the recent WWE 12 game. Character body shape, facial features, costumes and even the Mech-like suits can be fully tailored to the player.

If Cosplay is your thing, Phantasy Star Online 2 seems to offer all the customisation options you'll need!

These new introductions may give Phantasy Star Online 2 a much welcomed enhancement, but they’re still not THE major tweak to the Phantasy Star series. SEGA have at last, upgraded the combat system to that of Devil May Cry standard! Your attacks are now linked to a PP (stamina) meter, enabling you to unleash and chain an on-going number of combo attacks. Players can now use their weapons to ‘juggle’ enemies in the air, enabling Dante-like air combos that keep the action as fluid as possible.

The new Phantasy Star Online 2 combo system in action!

Of course, you can’t enhance the combat system without adding to enemy AI. Instead of staggering toward you with a prolonged sense of curiosity, the enemies of Phantasy Star Online 2 will now seek your death in a heart beat. They’ll charge at you, swarm you in groups and really give you a reason to master the new Phantasy Star Online 2 combo system.

The real potential of Phantasy Star Online 2

Modern Warfare and Battlefield games currently dominate the all-time bestseller spots. Immersing story lines, fun gameplay and incredibly deep multiplayer not only helped these two titles take the bestselling crown, but ensured Modern Warfare’s reign for some time. But what if Phantasy Star Online 2 could do the same? We all know it has the potential to deliver the deep and addictive multiplayer. We all know the new combat system will work in the games favour, keeping existing fans loyal, while attracting new players.

As long as Phantasy Star Online 2 can offer an immersing and believable solo campaign story, (and make it at least 6 hours in length) the game will then actually contain the formula that helped Modern Warfare climb to the top. This may be a bold statement, but if addictive incentives are sprinkled throughout PSO2′s multiplayer and a solid solo story is formed…Phantasy Star Online CAN go on to meet ‘n greet Modern Warfare at the top!

Unfortunately SEGA have also raised a few more hurdles for themselves:

- At the moment, Phantasy Star Online 2 is PC only!
- Phantasy Star Online 2 is currently only scheduled for Japanese release!

Yup. Sega are sure making this hard for themselves. It’s as if they just don’t realise the potential that Phantasy Star Online 2 has. I think it’s time us gamers told them. I first played Phantasy Star on the Master System and first marvelled at its online multiplayer on the Dreamcast. I’m not gonna stand here and let SEGA put the final nail in PSO’s coffin by allowing them to do this!

This post has now become a Phantasy Star Online 2 petition! If you want to see Phantasy Star Online released outside of Japan and want to see a multi-platform release (EVERYONE should as it will ensure the survival of the franchise) then please show your support by posting below! Thanks!

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WWE 12 may have been the 12th edition, but it's the first true WWE experience!

The most striking improvement over past WWE games were character animations, both in and out of the ring. Never before has Stone Cold Steve Austin looked so bad ass! Never before has a signature move looked so punishing or a reversal looked so fluid. But THQ never considered this “job done”. They had much more to offer the WWE universe!

Character animations are incredible but this is just a fraction of what makes WWE 12!

Creating a wrestler has been part of the WWE game franchise for a while, but WWE 12 took customisation to a new level. Tons of customisable moves, huge variation to wrestler creation and the ability to even create your own WWE arenas, give WW12 the edge, not just over past WWE/WWF games…but over most fighting games on every platform! Think about it…how many fighting games out there offer huge replayability once you’ve seen every characters ending?

Create your own WWE character, arena and even your preferred WWE TV schedule!

In the past, many WWE games struggled to reach the mighty “9″ score with critics. No Mercy and Smackdown VS Raw 2007 were always our favourite WWE brawlers, but WWE 12 is not only the first game to score higher than many AAA beat ‘em up titles, it’s the first to truly capture the essence of what sells WWE tickets. TV-like camera angles and WWE show scheduling top this latest release perfectly. There is no doubt in our minds that WW12 is finally a release that fans and newcomers will enjoy for many years to come.

The WWE 12 wrestler creation system is so powerful, gamers have been able to create ex WWE superstars, such as Jeff Hardy (the man is a legend to us!)

WWE 12 may be the greatest triumph in sports entertainment gaming, but we couldn’t help but clinch our fists slightly when reading certain criticisms. “Too much going on outside the ring” and “we want to see wrestling, not acting” were among the major culprits of our nail-indented palms. Sorry, we honestly thought the perfect TV-to-game or movie-to-game licenses would be those that truly captured what made them a hit in the first place?

To those critics who thought WWE 12 had too much story, too much drama, too much “happenings outside the ring”. Maybe you should actually WATCH some WWE? To capture the fans attention and emotions within the ring, you first must create the meaning, the purpose, the story outside of it. WW 12 captured exactly what made WWE. In other words…a TV-to-game license triumph.

As well as your thoughts on WWE 12, what about WWE itself? What are your views on the current story lines of Smackdown and RAW? What do you think of WWE’s current characters and where are you with that sudden bombshell of Rock VS Cena? Get posting and let us know!

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Bioshock Infinite will continue to offer its trademark epic game world, but Irrational Games have something else up their sleeve...

Side-kicks are nothing new to us gamers but Irrational Games have taken your companion to the extreme! Your future accomplice Elizabeth, will begin BioShock Infinite in confinement. Once your character frees her (whilst avoiding and surviving the threats of civil war) your character will have access to Elizabeth’s awesome abilities. Is this just another player switcheroo? No. Is this just another muzzle flash in the enemies direction? No. Elizabeth will use an ability that will push the game coding and design to new levels! This cleaver cookie can open ‘tears’, used to pull objects through from another universe! Yup, she can get all FRINGE on your foes and this is something that can seriously enhance the gameplay, giving Bioshock’s current game-style a much welcomed level-up!

Elizabeth's abilities will not only push the boundaries of game design, it will enhance the experience of replayability

Elizabeth’s abilities sound incredible, adding more strategic options to Bioshock’s existing “magic or might” system. Do you bring in new weaponry from another universe or create a new means of escape? Irrational Games can get very creative with this new system, so lets hope to see strategic skill that can give Valve’s Portal a run for its money!

Alterations in your surroundings and instant weapons may make you feel invincible at first, but Irrational Games have also thought hard about how such a system will balance the games difficulty. ‘Opening ‘Tears’ sure doesn’t sound like making a sandwich, so Elizabeth will become weaker the more you use her, adding a new strategy of “when” rather than just “what”. Elizabeth will need time to recharge her abilities but instead of a simple indicator, Irrational Games spoke of going all-out on Elizabeth’s character. They want to make her as “believable as possible”.

Irrational Games will make Elizabeth's character so powerful and believable, it will dramatically influence the players strategies

With Elizabeth said to have a “fragile grip” on this ability, could this mean that Irrational Games will pull on the emotional heart strings of the player? Will Elizabeth’s incredible abilities punish her in any way, forcing the player to use them as little as possible? The new ‘Tear’ game mechanics are one thing, but if Irrational Games can pull it off with Elizabeth’s on-screen presence…we could all find ourselves playing a truly immersing and emotional FPS adventure.

What do you think of  the new ‘Tear’ mechanic as well as the hard focus on Elizabeth’s character? Over ambitious or Game of the Decade? Get posting!

Will Ashley Williams play a major role in Mass Effect 3?

We really want to see Ashley back in the third game, so we’ve put together everything we currently know about Ashley Williams and Mass Effect 3:

- It has been officially confirmed via news and images that Ashley Williams WILL appear in Mass Effect 3. Her look has changed since the past two games and she has more of a feminine look (her hair is down and she appears to have taken more of a liking to cosmetics)

Just like Miranda, Ashley Williams can handle herself. Will her character triumph over the genetically modified Cerberus leader?

- Officially released Mass Effect 3 images suggest that Ashley may start at (or be promoted to) Spectre status

- Miranda Lawson is said to only have “some” role in Mass Effect 3

Will Ashley Williams become a Spectre in Mass Effect 3? Will this help secure a major role for the character? Clicking this image also reveals that Ashley may have taken Shepard's place as Spectre...promoting him further...

D4G’s thoughts on Ashley Williams in Mass Effect 3:

It looks promising for Ashley Williams. The second game seemed to push Ashley aside for the introduction of Miranda Lawson, but her possible death and possible brief appearance in Mass Effect 3, tells us that this was a simple decision maker for the third and final game. Miranda may appear only according to your relationship with her (and if she survived the 2nd game). This could very well mean that if you remained loyal to Ashley Williams, she’ll push Miranda’s role aside in Mass Effect 3.

BioWare has also put much more effort into Ashley Willinams’ appearance, giving her a much more detailed and feminine look. This added to the high chance of her becoming or even starting Mass Effect 3 as a Spectre, means that BioWare wish Ashley Williams to return as a major character.

Judging from what we’ve seen and read, BioWare will reward those who have maintained their loyalty throughout the first two games.

You weren’t alone if you felt a tad lost in Nintendo’s press conference. But although a little hazy at first, Nintendo slowly began to trickle news about the consoles capabilities. Still not as much info as we’d all like…but at least we have a few things to go on.

The Wii U is set to launch sometime this year. Still confused on what the Wii U will offer? Let us help

The Wii U Console

The Wii U console will be Nintendo’s first dive into the HD gaming market. Impressive tech demos were shown and one featured an HD demo of Zelda. The Shadow and lighting effects looked incredible and gave a promising insight into the graphical capabilities of the Wii U. Finally, Ninty can catch-up in the game sales wars and step away from just having party games dominate the charts (although they’ll still have a part to play with the Wii U, due to its new and revolutionary multiplayer capabilities!).

One thing Nintendo did make clear is that the Wii U will not come with DVD or Blu-Ray playback. Remember, keen gamers will already own 360′s, PS3′s and don’t forget their trusty old DVD players. This makes movie playback a costly added luxury…not an essential. This decision will also keep the price down for Nintendo’s new Wii U console and especially the Wii U controller (see below to find out why). We like that.

The Wii U Controller

Although this may have confused many at first, the Wii U controller is shaping up to be the most revolutionary next-gen release from any console manufacturer. Nintendo know their motion sensing technology is now old news (with Sony and Microsoft having jumped on the band wagon). So instead, Nintendo have looked into ways of making the controller more than just something you control a character/object with. They’ve created something that can enhance your entire in-game perspective and dramatically enhance how you play with your friends. Once again, Nintendo have thought outside the box. Something their getting rather good at.

Don't be fooled into thinking this is just another Dreamcast VMU. The Wii U controller is a next-gen console itself!

More to see with the Wii U controller

Tech demos were shown that put the player into incredibly realistic worlds with a standard first-person perspective. However, instead of just using the controller to navigate through this world, the player could simply look at the Wii U controller for a better take on their surroundings. For example, if the TV gave you a perspective of entering a dungeon cell in Zelda, the TV would currently be giving you a first-person view of the back cell wall. You could then bring the Wii U controller up to your face and turn left (facing away from the TV) giving you an FPS view of the left cell wall. You could then even turn once again (with your back facing the TV) so the Wii U controller now gives you an FPS view of the cell door you just walked through. Something developers can really experiment and have fun with!

You thought the original Wii revolutionised multiplayer gaming? Just wait until you get your hands on the Wii U controller...

Enhanced multiplayer with the Wii U controller

Lets say 5 of us were playing Doom. Four of you had to work together to take me down…but here’s the problem with standard split-screen games…you simply take a crafty glance at my screen area to see where I am! Well, your crafty peeking days are over, because we’re playing on the Wii U!

Instead of all playing on the same screen, you four play split-screen on the TV while I (the player you’re all after) plays on my Wii U controller. I can play the full game in all its graphical glory on my Wii U controller and you guys won’t have a clue where I am! This encourages heavy team work and takes multiplayer games to a new level. Nice one Ninty!

Keep it at D4G for more news on this revolutionary console and controller!

We remember dizzy games on our trusty, old ZX Spectrum. The keyboard layout and joystick controls could make basic platform puzzles challenging, especially Treasure Island Dizzy with its punishing inventory system. We all feared the sight of dizzy floating face-down in the sea :o(

How the prince of the yolk folk used to look

Dizzy’s new HD makeover gives his world a more defined, colourful and user friendly experience. Clear navigation and neater menu systems help breath new life into an old classic.

Codemasters refreshing new take on Dizzy, his world and your interaction

Codemasters Dizzy: Prince Of The Yolk Folk remake is now available for Android and iPhone platforms. With a great new look and generous price tag, we see this classic being a mobile chart-topper for months to come.

Dizzy - Then and Now

With quite a few Dizzy games out there, what other adventures would like to see remade for the mobile platform? Fantasy World Dizzy for the iphone or Android, the much tougher Treasure Island Dizzy for Android or iphone or even Kwik Snax? (the spin-off that brought Bomberman-style arcade gameplay to the franchise). What about new Dizzy adventures and what of the possibility of our egg shaped hero going next-gen? Get posting and let us know?

In 2011 some really exciting news hit mobile gamers. Scribblenauts had been released for the iPhone! Receiving superb reviews, the mobile Scribblenauts release (Scribblenauts Remix) had better looks and control functionality then its console releases! 5th Cell even plan on releasing Scribblenauts Remix mobile mission packs, further enhancing this game over other versions! Our only question is…when is Scribblenauts Remix going to be released for the Android?

Scribblenauts has made its way to mobile gamers in the form of Scribblenauts Remix....but what about Android gamers?

An Android version of Scribblenauts Remix would be superb and 5th Cell would surly welcome the much-deserved extra platform sales. But are the developer too busy with their latest project (Run Roo Run) or has Apple stepped-in and made the port to Android that bit more difficult? Sony did this with the GTA series to stop Microsoft in their tracks, so it could be possible for Apple to throw cash at 5th Cell.

Scribblenauts Remix and Infinity Blade II seem to be the big-boys of the mobile platform right now, so this could be a possibility. We really hope 5th Cell look more into multi platform sales figures, rather than quick-cash solutions. They deserve it!

We’ll bring you more news on Scribblenauts Remix for Android, as soon as we get it.

Spec Ops: Warfare 3....er we mean Spec Ops: The Line

With an unconfirmed 2012 release date, Spec Ops: The Line has box art looking incredibly similar to Modern Warfare 3!

One gameplay-rich trailer has been released on the game so far. The mechanics look solid (like Gears of War 3 and Ghost Recon) and although nothing new leaps from the trailer, it still has the potential to deliver a Modern Warfare experience, from a different perspective. Maybe even giving us a Kill Switch experience we all wanted from Namco, all those years ago. Lets hope…