Horik's Gaming Haul: 2014

Friday, July 4, 2014

Extraction (Dirty Bomb) Closed Beta Key Giveaway!

Extraction (Dirty Bomb) Closed Beta Key Giveaway!

I was lucky enough to get into the Extraction (aka Dirty Bomb) closed beta and saved a key for you guys. Post in the section below and enter the RNG (Random Number Generator) contest to win the key for closed beta access to Extraction.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Defiance - PvP Sword Fighting - Chop Chop

Using a Castithan Blade for PvP in Defiance is pretty darned entertaining, check out why.

Using a charge blade to slay other players is darned entertaining. Take a look at a video of some of my gameplay doing exactly that. A couple of quick tips though. Make yourself hard to hit. Zig and zag as well as dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge. Use speed, surprise, and huge damage to your advantage. Be tactical in your approach and don't just run right at your opponent. If you do this, I'm sure you'll enjoy chopping those trees down.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Nosgoth - Closed Beta Key Giveaway on 6/25

I received 3 more beta keys from the Nosgoth Devs and thought I would share them with you!

Giveaway takes place on 6/25. Go to my YouTube Channel and comment on the video. I'll put everyone who comments in a RNG (random number generator) and draw the three winners from there.

Goodluck!

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Defiance - How To Get Super Weapons

I ran into a vendor with some amazing weapons and couldn't figure out how to get them. I searched a little and found out, here's how.

When looking at the weapon vendor at Iron Demon Ranch you see these amazing weapons with tons of damage. They look pretty cheap too; scrip cost and rep points are low but what is the other currency? Apparently they are called cores.

Everyone has the scrip to get the weapons. What you may not have is the rep and the cores. To get the rep you can do the conflict missions found on the map in the smaller blue circles. You can also do co-op missions, found by hitting esc and going to the matchmaking tab and selecting co-op. What is hard to find out is where to get the blue cores? These are also from co-ops. There are two types: Standard and Expert. Standard is based on a 1000 ego rating and expert is based on a 5000 rating. Complete the expert co-ops and earn the cores then buy the weapons.

Not an easy answer with 5000 ego rating being a long ways off but at least you know how now.

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Defiance - How To Get A Sword

How to get a bright, shiny, and owny sword in Defiance.

This video is a quick guide about how to get a sword in Defiance. It took me a bit more time to figure out than I would have liked so I thought I would make a video and spare you all. In short you begin the quest chain to unlock the sword by finding a data recorder. This starts a quest chain that marks the location of two more data records you need to find, totaling three recorders. After you find the recorders you then have to complete some arenas. There are a total of 5 arenas. Each give you scrip, experience, and reputation points you can spend. You will have about 500 rep point when you finish with the arenas.

I would recommend bringing two different weapon types to the arenas. Something that clears tiny trash mobs easily like a grenade launcher and an assault weapon of some kind. I do not recommend shotguns as there are too many enemies to blitz into the thick of it. Grenade launcher and assault rifle is what I took.

Hope this helped you figure out how to get that sword and start choppin!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Smite - My First Look at Janus - Arena Gameplay

My first look at the champion Janus in the Smite Arena.

This is a quick look at the champion Janus in the MOBA game Smite. I review his abilities, my experience with the champion, and how I think he will best be used and what I would change in my use of him.

I started playing Smite when it first game out and wasn't the more polished MOBA game it is today. I had a great deal of fun with it and purchased a founders pack which gives me access to all the heroes, even new ones. I am putting together little snippets like this in hopes that you will save yourself the pain of unlocking heroes you hate.

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Orion Dino Horde - Gameplay - Is It Worth Playing?

Is Orion Dino Horde worth playing? Take a look at my first hour or so in the game and decide for yourself.

Dino Horde is a free to play game that I got through steam. It's interesting because the rating on steam is terrible but the reviews are great. The normal price of the game is a bit much for what you are getting but it constantly goes on sale. I got my copy for $.99

Overall the game is fun. It's not great. It's not terrible. If I were playing solo I would certainly rate it as boring but playing with friends it was a good bit of fun. The graphics are so so. The mechanics are the same. In all it's an ok game. I imagine it will provide at least 5 hours of fun and if you bought it for $.99 then that's a decent deal. That's like a sip of beer at a bar!

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Smite - My First Look at Ah Muzen Cab - Arena Gameplay

My first look at the champion Ah Muzen Cab in the Smite Arena.

This is a quick look at the champion Ah Muzen Cab in the MOBA game Smite. I review his abilities, my experience with the champion, how I think he will best be used after a couple games with him.

I started playing Smite when it first game out and wasn't the more polished MOBA game it is today. I had a great deal of fun with it and purchased a founders pack which gives me access to all the heroes, even new ones. I am putting together little snippets like this in hopes that you will save yourself the pain of unlocking heroes you hate.

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Star Citizen Arena Commander Was Released - Check Out Some 300i Gameplay

The Arena Commander Module is finally here for Star Citizen!

The long awaited release of Arena Commander has finally come and gone. The game looks absolutely beautiful. My footage is a bit darker than I had expected it to be, I'll make sure and turn up the brightness in the future.

Currently AC is primarily a single player mod. The Cloud Imperium dev team will be rolling out multiplayer to more backers as network and server stability is improved. The game is fun. The flight feels real. The concept is easy to understand but putting it into perfect practice is very difficult. As you notice in the video my mouse kind of spazzes all over at times. That's because your turn has a lag time in it. There is an immediate response but as all your thrusters align in that direction the turn becomes much tighter and faster which leads to many mouse adjustments.

If you are a backer yourself you know how awesome this game looks. If you aren't yet a backer take a look at the link to the Star Citizen site below and get in on this action.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Magicka Wizard Wars - A Quick Tutorial, Review, and Gameplay

Magicka Wizard Wars is in Open Beta for all to play... for free!

Magicka Wizard Wars is in open beta! Cast spells and destroy the opposition with your friends! Or go it solo as a rogue wizard and train to be the greatest spellslinger alive. Master the elements that Dumbledore himself couldn't contain.

Engage in 4v4 team combat for control of spawn point, face off with another lone wizard and battle for supremacy, or square off with a training dummy and practice your wizarding ways.

Magicka Wizard Wars has some great game mechanics. While the graphics aren't pushing the boundaries; the gameplay more than makes up for it with it's hilarity, difficulty, skill, and satisfaction.

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Neverwinter, Is It Worth Downloading? My First Look At PvE And Dungeons

A continuation of my Neverwinter experience. Check out Skirmish dungeoning as we Storm The Keep!

This is a gameplay video of the low level dungeons in Neverwinter, specifically the Skirmish type. It's a fast 15 min dungeon and boss fight. Great for wanting to play for a couple minutes but not having to commit an hour or two to the more traditional dungeons, which are also found in Neverwinter.

If you're still on the fence about the game check out the video and take a look at the early level 20's PvE gameplay.

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Nosgoth Deceiver - A Quick Review Of The Deceiver Class

If you want to be a Zealot and Vampire hybrid then the Deceiver and that wicked blade will be your prime choice.

The Deceiver is a very interesting class in Nosgoth. It has a lot of power and utility but seems to depend more heavily on having a strong team. When going toe to toe with humans it is easily popped just like the Reaver. However, it's mind control and invisbility plus backstab abilities make up for that.

The Deceiver does exactly what it's name suggest. It can make images of itself, wear the skin of a recently killed human, strike big damage at your opponents back, go invisible and generally cause mayhem on your enemies. The only trick is you need a decent team. If you're stuck with noobs, choose a different vamp.

Take a look at the video to get an idea of how the Deceiver plays and if it's a class you're interested in.

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Nosgoth Hunter - A Quick Review Of The Hunter Class

If you've heard of Nosgoth and enjoy run and gun then check out the Hunter. Heck, even if you haven't heard of Nosgoth check this soon to be free to play game out!

The Hunter packs faster paced gameplay than some of the other human classes in Nosgoth, like the Scout. Arm yourself with repeating crossbows, burst crossbows, or high ammo capacity vampire skewers. Bola a vampire and stuff a grenade down their throat or blast'em in the back with explosive arrows as they run in fear. The Hunter offers a few different load out choices to suit a run and gun style of play.

Take a look at the video for a quick introduction into what the class has to offer. Also, I would highly recommend the sticky grenade. Vampires and glue don't mix.

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War Thunder Ground Forces - Beginner Tank Tutorial and Gameplay

War Thunder Ground Forces probably speaks for itself. If you want to drive a tank, shoot a tank, and blow up other tanks. Check it out!

Check out the video above for some quick beginner tips on how to keep from getting 'sploded instantly. Video also contains gameplay.

War Thunder Ground Forces is currently a beta portion of a game that is still currently in beta. War Thunder release their planes portion of the game a while back but just recently released its tank portion into open beta. The developers will also be releasing a naval portion of the game and eventually combining them all to allow players to fight on land, air, and sea.

If you enjoy combat simulator games that aim for historical accuracy then check War Thunder out. It's free to play!

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Nosgoth Reaver - A Quick Review Of The Reaver Class

If you played Left For Dead and enjoyed the Hunter then the Reaver is the vampire for you!

If you're one of many Left For Dead fans or played Left For Dead 2 and enjoyed the Hunter class in that game and the pounce mechanic that it was renowned for, then you have to try the Reaver class in Nosgoth.

The Reaver is my vampire class of choice. It has an arsenal of abilities that make it right for just about any situation. Load up with the traditional pounce and shred-face attack. Switch it up with some martial arts and round-house your opponents into next week. Blind or poison your enemies with elixirs and draughts that cloud the eyes and burn the body. Or go for mobility with damaging leap attacks and shadow steps.

I play the Reaver as a more mobile role focusing on moving fast and getting away faster when feces hits the fan. A word of warning with the Reaver. Do not go face to face with humans. This class pops like a water balloon.

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Nosgoth Tyrant - A Quick Review Of The Tyrant Class

Interested in violent vampire role play? Love football and watching linebackers smash each other? Then take the Tyrant out for a test drive!

The Tyrant class in Nosgoth is pretty darned fun. If you want to be an unstoppable hulk shoulder charging and smashing your way though meager humans then this is the class for you. Big beefy vampire that can shrug off some serious hits and keep on going. Plenty of play styles; from a more damage-centered build to a more team-based-fight-initiator. Pick your poison with the Tyrant and pile drive your competition into the ground.

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Nosgoth Scout - A Quick Review Of The Scout Class

Want to shoot vampires with a big ol'bow? Rock the Scout and that's the name of your game.

After a few games with the Scout I have decided it is my favorite human class in Nosgoth. It has a sharp shooter element that the other classes don't have. Watch the video to take a quick look at the available gear and abilities for the Scout. My personal favorite is the Siege Bow. A big bow that can plant vampires straight on their butts when shot from full draw.

The class requires a bit more thought and strategic placement than the Hunter, Alchemist, and Prophet. The Scout is much less run and gun than the other human classes but by no means lacking. Have a great team? Play it as support with the Siege Bow. Want to pull off fast and pinpoint accurate shots that deal great damage? Throw the Quick Bow on the Scout and practice your dodge, duck, dip, dives, and dodges; oh plus some sniper level shots in between.

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Aerena - A Recently Released Free to Play Turnbased Combat Game

Enjoy quick and simple games that don't eat up all your time? Aerena may be for you.

If you are like me and don't generally enjoyed turn based games then Aerena won't be your cup'o'tea. However, if you're looking for a game that you can play for 20 mins, get a couple kills, and call it a night then you may want to check Aerena out.

Admittedly I have not spent more than 5 hours in Aerena but I found it slow paced, lacking strategy, and intensely boring. But hey, I know my attention span lasts for all of 3 seconds. If your attention span is greater than a squirrels then give it a shot. Plus its free so what'ya gotta lose?

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Nosgoth Hacks - Every Darned Game Has Em

Yes, Nosgoth has Hackers...

Hackers, cheaters really since most of the just download and don't actually code, can put a serious dent on your enjoyment of a game.

I have only run into one hacker in Nosgoth so far. Take a look at the video above if you feel like you need proof. Notice the rate of fire, reload rate, roll refresh rate, and just run speed. Also don't expect much from this video in terms of editing quality. Did not spend much time rending out pretty cheater footage.

If you haven't had a chance to play Nosgoth I would recommend you do so. It's currently in closed beta but you can buy in if you have the $$ to spare.

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Quick Neverwinter Update - Action Combat and Mini-Bosses While Questing

Pleasantly Surprised with Neverwinter so far.

One of the things I generally detest in MMO's is the questing. I play MMO's so I can stomp on noobs; at least that's what I try to do. Sometimes I end up being the noob that gets stomped.

I've already mentioned that I am pleased with the low level player vs player in Neverwinter but I am also pleasantly surprised with their questing. The quests are clean. The game system shows you where to go. So far there hasn't been any of the walk here, talk to this guy, walk back, oh we forgot - go over here one more time, +20xp junk.

It's been streamlined. It's had action. It's been fast and it's been fun. Take a look at the video above for a quick peak at a low level quest mini-boss.

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Is Neverwinter Worth The Download? My First Look At PvP In The Game

Is Neverwinter worth the download? Take a look at my first impressions of PvP!

Free to play games are great but you never know if they are going to be worth the download or not. Take a look at my first impression video, specifically related to PvP, about Neverwinter - the free to play MMO.

I'll be playing the game until I get max level, get bored, or run out of time for it. Take a look at some of the content I will release along the way. It may help you make up your mind about downloading it, or not.

At first look the combat system is just enough out of the ordinary to be fun and fulfilling but there are complaints about the game almost requiring you to purchase items. I say almost because it does not require it of course, but it is always beneficial. Can we really hold it against the devs though? They have to make their money too! As I progress farther into the game I'll share my opinion about their specific Free to Play (F2P) model and if it's balanced or not.

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Nosgoth Scout Marksman Tips! Want To Increase Your Accuracy and Skill With The Scout? Check Out These Four Tips

Like the idea of the Scout but have a hard time using him effectively?

Then take a quick look at these four tips. Hopefully they will help give you an idea on how to best use the Scout when fighting vampires and differentiate between moments to focus on damage and moments to focus on support. Plus you can watch me rattle off some pretty trollish shots on these vampires with my favorite heavy hitting weapon, the Siege Bow.

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Nosgoth Prophet Class Released! Check Out It's Gear and Gameplay

That's right, the Prophet class is out for the humans in Nosgoth and ready to slay!

You can expect to have most of your human teammates playing the Prophet until everyone gets their fill of the newly released class. However, that is quite alright with me. The Prophet is a very strong class. It excels at slaying vampires and supporting it's fellow teammates. Pick your abilities and load-out to cater to your play-style.

It's got damage, crowd control, survivability, life leach, two blazing pistols, and on funky helmet.

Come take a look at the default and alternate equipment you can unlock on the Prophet as well as the class abilities and gameplay. See what the Prophet has to offer and how you may want to use it to slay those vampires!

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