wovow: March 2014

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Review HTC One (M8). First Look

Initially, some clarifying points. I had a few hours to explore the novelty and the sample for testing, I’ll get in the next few days. However, even two hours is enough to make a first impression of the smartphone, albeit very brief. I also want to remind readers that the material was written ardent fan (still) of HTC, and in the article, you can find my subjective assessment. However, I try to be discreet.

Let’s start with the most important – the prices and start dates of sales.

Price and Availability The

In Russia, sales of the new HTC One starts today (March 26), the cost of 16 GB version will be 32 990 rubles. Do not rush to close the page immediately, expressing his “phi” relatively high price, HTC tried to make a very new flagship so that a user or a potential buyer saw at a glance, for that kind of money he asked for. And it has succeeded.

Name of the smartphone

As I expected, the company did not invent new names and went the right way – a novelty called exactly the same as the previous model, – HTC One. Of course, in the surveys, various references to the smartphone and even on the box on the reverse side will add M8, but in general, the novelty – just HTC One, and rightly so, I think. The series is already popular in its advertising money invested, and smartphones in this series for the most part successful, and the choice of a simple name for the next flagship very logical.

Features

Class: the company’s flagship

Form factor: classic

Materials: aluminum unibody-body

Operating system: Android 4.4, HTC Sense 6

Network: GSM / EDGE, WCDMA, LTE (nanoSIM)

Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

Processor: 2.3 GHz quad-

RAM: 2 GB

Data Memory: 16/32 GB memory card slot microSD (supports cards up to 128 GB and above)

Connectivity: Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n / ac), Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, aptX), jack microUSB (USB 2.0) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm headset jack, HDMI (via microUSB), DLNA, NFC , Infrared

Display: 5” capacitive, 1920×1080 pixels (FulldHD), automatic backlight adjustment

Camera: dual camera HTC Duo: 4 MP main camera (maximum image resolution 2688 x 1520) with technology UltraPixel (use “ultrapikseley” size of 2 micrometers) sensor 1/3”, f/2.0, 28 mm, optical stabilization. Additional camera for capturing data about the depth of the scene. Record video in 1080p (1920×1080 pixels), dual color LED flash (works like a flashlight)

Front camera: 5 megapixel, f/2.0, wide-angle (without autofocus), video recording at 1080p

Navigation: GPS / Glonass (support A-GPS)

Sensors: Accelerometer sensor, position in space, light sensor, gyroscope, barometer

Battery: removable, Li-Pol, 2600 mAh capacity

Dimensions: 146,4 x 70,6 x 9,4 mm

Weight: 160 grams

Design, materials, housing, assembly

Here I need to catch my breath. The fact that a year ago I was delighted with the design and quality of execution of the first HTC One, and now, when I took the hands of the new One, found himself on a simple idea: as far as he is better in all that concerns the design and materials! Still, a surprising property has human memory – what else looked recently and was seen as the acme of perfection, obsolete, and you are experiencing new sensations and impressions of the new device / technology. Exactly such a situation I have developed with the HTC One (M8). In the photographs, renderers, and even video smartphone looks like the previous One, it seems that the differences between them in detail almost there. In reality, this is a brand new machine, and nothing in common except the hull shape and the location of some components with HTC One of the previous generation is not here.

First, the new HTC One body is made almost entirely of aluminum, no plastic inserts on both sides but only strip of plastic under them due to location of antennas. That is, it is aluminum, plastic pair of grooves and glass Gorilla Glass 3 – all. Secondly, the assembly, it is very high quality, even the test sample is made on five points: the finest work, no gaps, places where dust can get clogged, all very high quality.Third, the excellent basic body colors and beautifully crafted metal surface. Color noble, not boring, but not colorful – dark gray (pictured) and light silver. Golden HTC One will have later, perhaps, this color is also made without excessive brightness.

First, the overall impression of the device is formed in humans is when he takes a smartphone in hand for the first time, and here HTC One spotless. The new flagship of the company’s workmanship, materials, and the overall feel of all these elements together is one emotion – “wow.” Compare with other models of smartphone based on Android is meaningless, it’s just a different level of performance, design and materials used, even compared with the previous generation HTC One will not be relevant, although last year’s One was stronger competitors when it comes to design and materials.

With the new HTC One company several steps ahead of all the manufacturers of Samsung and LG even say nothing, these companies have not practiced the work on the design (in the normal sense). Either do not have, which is good, or is present and this is worse.Comparison with smartphones from Sony is more appropriate, the Japanese manufacturer is trying to do at least unusual products using non-standard materials, but also in such a comparison, in my opinion, the new HTC One remains far ahead, it designs and materials combined with great practicality total housing it invisible traces, non-staining it (as far as I can judge from two hours to use the machine), which is not the smartphones Sony, made of glass.

Overall, the design, materials and overall build quality – these are the things by which the new HTC One can and must be sold, and in a good, in this story about the new product can be ended. Before us is a vivid example of the smartphone, which looks plays a major role, and it is also likely to be many deciding factor in choosing this device, and not the size, characteristics or soft, so impressive got a new One.

Dimensions

New HTC One on paper are much larger and heavier than last year’s model, in reality, the difference in size is almost invisible due to three points – the rounded corners of the body, the general integrity of the structure (there is no skirting with plastic inserts, and the edges smoothly into the back of the unit) and the width of the preserved housing. In his hand is the new HTC One just like the previous one, no differences, increase in height is barely noticeable in reality.

If we compare with other smartphone Android-devices, the difference in size seems sensible, but as I wrote above, in reality there is no feeling shovel smartphone. I am writing this not because HTC fan and do not like Samsung (and this is true), but only because in his hands and the new HTC One, and the old, as well as many smartphones from Samsung, and simply describe their feelings.

Platform and memory

At the heart of the new HTC One is the platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.3 GHz. The company notes that did not use the overclocked (2.5 GHz) version of the platform in order to optimize the battery consumption. RAM 2 GB of internal memory for storage of 16 or 32 GB. There is a slot for memory card format microSD, the device works with cards of any size, guaranteed a job card 128GB.

Card tray is located on the right edge of the device, SIM-card format nanoSIM – on the left. Judging from the width of the tray under the “Simcoe”, the company plans to release versions DualSIM smartphone in the near future.

Talk about the performance and speed of your smartphone, based on the results of benchmarks, I will not. For two hours with the device I have not noticed lag or “loose”, everything works smoothly and quickly, so I’m just not paying attention to what you need to estimate the speed of the interface, and it is perhaps the most important indicator of its smoothness.

Screen

In HTC One (M8) installed 5” display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The display is protected by glass Gorilla Glass 3. I have nothing more to say – in the machine quality screen with maximum viewing angles, brightness and a good supply of natural color.

Screen can be operated with gloves fingers, stylus, a display responsive to touch the cover with the lid closed, talk about it below.

Camera

Here all sad, I say immediately. The company persists in developing the idea of ”ultrapikseley” simultaneously inventing new and interesting things, but for me it makes a low-resolution images, but here it is again limited by the camera module chetyrehmegapikselnoy.

Yes, a camera with aperture f/2.0, with a larger “pixel”, there is a secondary camera for capturing data about the depth of the scene and technology uFocus, allows to change the focus point is the picture taken. And here, this technology really works – you shoot a subject and then you can by editing the picture, change the point of focus from a subject in the foreground on some distant object. There is a dual LED-flash that illuminates the frame is not necessarily bright white light, and the luminance and chrominance varies depending on the shooting conditions. There is a function «Copy & Paste», allowing to cut a piece of the frame and insert it into another picture. Finally, there is a huge opportunity for “rassharivaniya” photos and entire albums, albums able to watch friends and other things. Camera interface itself has become easier and more enjoyable, it is also important.

But here’s the problem – we’re talking about all these things, and they really made the new HTC One conscience, they work, but when it comes to the main parameter – as the photo is look down at the floor, if you are the owner HTC One (I’m talking about last year’s model).Apparently, the new HTC One photo quality will be about the same as in the previous model, and it saddens me personally. I work I can not understand what the second consecutive year the company is trying to hook all these interesting soft karaoke chips and solutions to 4 MP camera. After all, their value becomes much lower than if HTC used them along with the usual 12-13 megapixel camera.

I do not know what else to add. Of course, I’ll be the last to believe that the image quality has improved, we carry out a comparative phototest new champions, and in the review of HTC One I ask to help me with photofraction Roman White, but so far everything is going to ensure that the camera in the new HTC One would be the weakest link.

By the way, the front wide-angle camera in a smartphone with a resolution of 5 megapixels, autofocus is not here, but without it you can get good shots only through permissions and capabilities to fit into the frame, not only themselves, but also a couple of mates. So for fans of “fotochek himself in an elevator” unit can be very attractive.

Several examples of the photo with the main camera (the pictures are taken on an engineering sample):

Sound

Developments from using Beats Audio company refused to apply the new HTC One “improvers” sound of its own design, everything else is the same as it was in last year’s model. Two high by the standards of any smartphone, powered speakers, technology HTC BoomSound and very clean and very loud with the sound. Judging by the fact that the new flagship of Samsung, LG and Sony does not offer anything new in terms of sound external speakers, HTC One (M8) in this parameter will again be the only leader.

Separately, I note the transfer of 3.5 mm jack on the lower end of the body, that’s what I did not like HTC (M7), is its location on top. Now everything is correct and convenient. At the top end left the power button (it will now be used much less frequently, but more on that later), and the “window” of the IR port.

HTC Sense 6

Improvements around HTC Sense are mostly nature accurately correcting errors earlier in the development of this interface, and rightly so. Service BlinkFeed no longer occupies a central position, the screen can do with it to remove if you do not use the service. Now you can add news sources from different countries (previously it was impossible to immediately view the news from such sources), to do lists, and some other things.

Themes now not just change the color scheme and pictures desktop and lock screen in HTC went ahead and did colored “caps” for different types of programs. That is, applications for communication can be a “cap” blue browsers and connect to the Internet – red, system – green, and so on. The idea is interesting, but how much will be useful, yet I can not say.

The general style of the interface has not changed significantly – neat icons, drawn font that you can now change, calm color scheme without bright contrast spots – all very familiar and comfortable.

Motion Launch

Function Motion Launch – this recognition smartphone environment thanks to the information from different sensors and sensors, collected and processed separate coprocessor. As they say in the company, this technology – contribution to energy optimization unit. If every program in the usual smartphone interrogates each of the sensors, when necessary, the new HTC One program simply refer to these data without polling detectors and sensors.

Practical applications of the technology are also many. To activate the device is sufficient to lead finger on the screen, and depending on the direction in which you spent your finger to open a specific screen – BlinkFeed, the main desktop, or something else. To get to the lock screen, you need twice “tapnut” across the screen. To answer the call is enough to bring the device to the ear, and to start the camera – hold any key and deploy volume smartphone in portrait orientation.

The presence of different sensors allows HTC One as a pedometer program paired with Fitbit (for Russian application appears at approximately mid-April), the smartphone allows for steps, running and other “movements.”

Case HTC Dot View

Along with the new HTC One company presented an interesting case called Dot View. Chip cover – in its appearance, it is perforated holes in the surface of the front cover, the back is made of plastic. And most importantly – it is the display format of the notification in the form of pixel elements. It looks like this is very unusual for my taste, cool, but someone certainly seem strange or uninformative.

On the screen, a cover for cover, the time and the weather, as you can see information about new messages, mail, incoming call will also be displayed here in the form of pictures.

Online Case Dot View will be presented in six colors.

Opening hours, battery

One of the most important innovations – serious work in the field of energy conservation. According to the HTC, the new flagship of a better time to work, not only by increasing the capacity of the battery (2600 mAh vs 2,300 in last year’s model), but also by optimizing the energy consumption in different applications, the use of a coprocessor to collect information from all sensors, use overclocked , but still efficient processor.

In addition to the classic power-saving mode when turned off vibration, reduced brightness and other parameters, a new – Extreme Power Saving Mode. In this mode, turn off all interfaces except cellular and mobile Internet (only works for applications mail), vibration, reduced brightness and are available for only a few programs – telephone, text messaging, a calculator and a couple more. With 100% battery charge in this mode smartphone capable of up to 14 days, according to the company, while taking calls, text messages and e-mail (to what extent – not reported).

How good for the battery life the new HTC One would actually know very soon, in the review I will try to elaborate on this point.

Conclusion

HTC’s good at everything that touches the outer side of the device – design, materials, housing, assembly. Overall impression of the new HTC One great thanks to these components. In this case, HTC and even plays on the contrast, while almost all other manufacturers strive to improve the software (or simply put more programs), use more cores and set into a lot of memory in the HTC make a beautiful, spectacular smartphone. This is the main point that determines the attitude to the new HTC One. If you take it in your hand and feel the same as I do, then most likely be thinking about buying, despite the huge cost that would place new flagship in the premium segment on a par with Apple iPhone 5S.

If no special “feel” of the new HTC One after the first ten minutes of the meeting you will not have smartphone hardly anything will hook you in the future. There is a high-quality display, excellent dynamics, neat and not overloaded with the amount of software interface and advanced features, but almost all of it is now in any smartphone value of 20, 000 and above, and discussing the new HTC One, we’re talking about a device with a base value of 32 990 rubles, and in fact appears later 32 GB version.

Therefore, HTC is betting on the design and the first impression of a new leader, I do not know, whether consciously or not. I hope this works, it worked for me!

Review HTC One (M8). First Look

Review game Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes - Kojima missed

Hideo Kojima – one of the few developers who are not afraid to check the strength of the feelings of the players. However, in the case of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes eminent author skidded.Prologue to the Phantom Pain is not too bad, but most likely disappoint fans of the “big” parts of the series, because it has too little plot, and the action takes place in a miniature “sandbox”.

Events Ground Zeroes take us to 1975 and continue the story about the adventures of Big Boss in the Cold War era. In the hands of the hero misses information according to which two important helper incident Peace Walker still alive and in captivity on the basis of “Omega” in Cuba. As they may have valuable information, is sent to the Big Boss “island of freedom” in order to save them. In order not to attract attention to his organization, he works alone.

Release of prisoners occupied the major part of the game. From this follows the main drawback Ground Zeroes – a small amount of story scenes. To be precise, four pieces of them here, and only two made for the show with the usual panache. They keep on their toes and allow us to learn a mysterious villain under perfectly selected music, then suddenly explode brutal skirmishes. All this craziness seasoned brand name Hideo Kojima.

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In the prologue, has all the necessary ingredients for an intriguing ties, it leaves a lot of questions after the final. Actor Kiefer Sutherland (star of TV series “24″) did a great job with the role of Big Boss, although fans are unlikely to forgive exile David Hayter. But … this is not enough. Metal Gear Solid (excluding branches for portable consoles) staged rollers attracted expensive. Ground Zeroes In this component thrown into the background. Even the background of Big Boss and information about the universe presented as a dry text on a background sketch-art.

After disembarking the Big Boss faces complicated rules of the game. Radar anymore. Hero is forced using binoculars to observe the enemy, and then they begin to shine through walls, so you can easily track their movements. Therefore, a careful study of the area is becoming a major component of success. After preparing the hero quietly sneaks past patrol enjoys workarounds knocks hour melee or lulls them with a special gun. Machine also does not lie idle, but it will eventually wear muffler and loud sounds give the position of the hero.

Enemies in the event of suspicious activity quickly sent to check territories reported on the radio about the incidents and call in reinforcements. At a time when Big Boss notice is automatically activated Reflex Mode. Everything slows down and eyed the guard can put a bullet in the forehead. If desired, this mode is disabled.

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In case of alarm is best to hide in the other end of the base. Big Boss excellent handle firearms, but kill all the soldiers even he can not. Does not save from death and self healing health. His life is complicated by periodically. In particular, it must drag the wounded to the evacuation point on his back or look for the prisoner, based on the record.

Pull associates behind bars manages less than an hour. In this part of the campaign story ends, but opens access to additional tasks. They shed light on some of the events in the format dialogs or fleeting surprise funny situations. Missions allow the return to base “Omega” and yet time for her to walk in the afternoon. Big Boss is looking for photographs of certain soldiers and killing them, then get in touch with the informant, it destroys the defense. Separate attacks wrapped shooting all living and battles with the boss and the boss-armored car helicopter – not the best part of the game.

Initially supplement pleases. Play hide and seek with the enemies interesting. On the basis of lack of detours, jobs are not suffer from monotony. The possibility of theft of vehicles or the use of heavy weapons. Besides passing missions on normal difficulty does not allow to open all the secrets. At a high level of complexity arsenal Big Boss limit, and his face more aggressive enemies. All the action in the course assignments are reflected in the final bill. The more points, the closer the mercenary to the highest rating and bonuses.

The game constantly forces adapt to new conditions, but the basis remains unchanged. Decoration stale, enemy behavior to anticipate, escape routes become apparent.

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Exterior Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes can not be estimated unambiguously. Believable animation movements, the granularity of the key characters the authors have not stinted. The lighting system has a chance to enjoy the beautiful views of the database in the pouring rain. Alas, but the materials appear unnatural if all are made of plastic. Versions for Xbox 360 and PS3 are different from publications for PS4 and Xbox One not only graphics, but subsidence and frame rate.

Database design nondescript: mediocre military buildings lined up with a number of tents and other structures. All the more depressing that the total transmission accounts for hours to contemplate this grayness.

Diagnosis

This is not the Metal Gear Solid, fans have come to expect. It is necessary to repeatedly perform the same tasks at different levels of complexity in the same location, to knock all the prizes. Hide from enemies initially exciting, but eventually it all comes down to the routine in which himself looking for entertainment. From the perspective of the story campaign Ground Zeroes – is the notorious “paid demo”. Traversed in less than an hour.

If you are not one of those who enjoy the pursuit of ratings, it is better to wait on the purchase, wait for sales. And something tells us that the game will soon be available for free when PlayStation Plus.

Pro:

Stunning setting two story scenes

Well done, albeit without revelation, stealth mechanics

Some reasons for the repetition of missions

Contra:

Too little plot

Eventually pereprohodit mission bored

Nondescript design locations

Review game Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes - Kojima missed

Review game Dark Souls 2 - damn paradise

Several years ago there was a small revolution, and made it not the most popular studio From Software, releasing Demon’s Souls . It was really fresh role-playing game, with a high threshold of entering a complex and ruthless mechanics to newcomers. To the surprise of the developers themselves, she began to gain popularity. People with obsessive attention studied locations, hundreds of hours spent on pumping hero and looking for hidden meanings in the phrases rare characters.

After the success of Demon’s Souls, the creators started working on a sequel, but the rights to the name remained the publisher Sony Computer Entertainment. Therefore it was decided to change the name to Dark Souls . As a result, the foundation fights, sadistic complexity and innovative multiplayer first “shower” remained, and everything else has undergone processing. The second part of Dark Souls is a logical development of ideas first, correcting deficiencies and scale-up.

Story – the first thing that catches the eye. Now he is, and it does not need a magnifying glass to look at the descriptions of objects and characters in terse statements. Here are all ready to share their opinions about the world and neighbors. Talking to people, we not only learn more about the universe, but also have a chance to get a useful item, so that the thirst for knowledge is encouraged.But the story is really entertaining!

Many years have passed since the events described in Dark Souls, but damned dark mark still roam these lands. According to legend, the Forgotten Realms Drakling can attain salvation and eternal peace. But the kingdom is in fact a prison.

Most of the inhabitants of the kingdom were ulterior motive here, each pursuing his goal, but all of them need the soul to remain immortal. That’s just over time their memory fades, and they forget why come here. Ultimately, all here are “hollow” – beings who have lost all sense of reality and lose yourself forever. What happened to the kingdom, you are sure to find out in the final. As before, most of the details are hidden in the descriptions of items.

We take on the role of man marked by a dark character that is trying to find deliverance from the curse in the forgotten lands. Open the portal and find ourselves at the beginning of the game. After becoming acquainted with the guardians choose a favorite class … and here it is the second significant change! Now all primary schools do not have good gear, all full of flaws and benefits are only available for additional items: one has a bow, another – more potions and herbs.

After creating a character, we can immediately test his strength and fight with a strong enemy. Once it becomes clear that each class – is not so much a set of characteristics, how many different ways through the game.

Madzhula – an island of tranquility in a captured demon kingdom, semi-abandoned village where live the past, who has kept his mind. The village is our main camp, all roads go from here. Eternal sunset symbolizes impending death of the world, his humility and hopelessness. ”How many here would like you. All of them failed, but can you manage to change everything “- we are told. With a parting word we hit the road.

World is no longer resemble a large maze, now it’s web, which is located in the center of Madzhula. At first glance it seems that the right way is only one other option is not provided. But this is an illusion.Learning the purpose of some items, you realize that there is always an opportunity to change your itinerary. The entire map is opened immediately, except in some locations, that’s just a lot of doors for the time being sealed.

Travel around the world is more like the adventures of Link from The Legend of Zelda, than the first part of Dark Souls. Keys are used everywhere, you never know what exactly is required for this or that subject, we have to always keep in mind a place where there are locked doors, and return to them periodically.

Battles in the series Souls have always depended on the proper use of weapons and equipment, and deviations from the shoals, as well as parry and rear shocks. Immediately it may seem that everything remains as before. In fact, changes were almost all strikes, improved spell system and its development. Every detail is important. A few extra points thrown in endurance has changed the picture of the match. People used to think gigantic numbers as in some Diablo, will not take success here.

Treatment system now consists of the elements of Dark and Demon’s souls. We have a jar with Estusom, but their number is small, and the gems of life, which is never enough. Do weapons and armor appeared parameter strength, so do not be surprised if during a serious bout you suddenly lose his sword. Blacksmith for a modest fee gladly restore razlomalis armor. The game has finally entered full possession of two knives. For this purpose it is necessary that they both be the same. Of course, many items of equipment moved smoothly from the first part, but rather, it is for the total amount. New weapons in the game it is.

While playing a mage is much easier than for broad-warrior. Smart wizards and dexterous archers can shoot the enemies with unattainable for them positions. Why the developers have done such places, absolutely incomprehensible. Also, some demons have a limited field of action, and if run back far enough, it will start to move back tolstoshkury demon, getting into the scruff of the boom and lightning. Running around, it is easy to destroy the strong opponents.

You can not argue that the game was easier or harder earlier. Many things have really become more convenient for beginners, such as fires (checkpoints) are more common. Kill the merchant does not put an end to the journey. For a number of souls you can call it a ghost and trade with him, but his story to know until the end has not come.

Among other things, the developers have introduced a system of interesting revival enemies. The fact that the number of daemons in the game is limited. If you hunt the weak types, then eventually they all stop appearing. So the possibility of pumping light vanished. Players are forced to work its way to the goal and sent to the second passage or use a special item that resurrects all the dead monsters and bosses, but makes them stronger. The majority of items in the game also have a finite number, all have to save.

Unfortunately, the first third of the game takes place in a rather drab locations. From castles starts nauseated second hour of the game. Since there is often dying again and again pass the same land, the scenery of paramount importance. But the further we delve into the study of the world, the more we discover the spectacular views. Locations in general has become much more complicated architecture, often hiding places or flea turns.

The closer to the end of the journey, the more sophisticated and deadly become monsters, but the appearance of most of them is disappointing. Endless variations knights no longer cause excitement.Only some kinds reminiscent what good artists work in the studio. Appearance bosses, as always, deserves special praise, their appearance is furnished with imagination and appearance can plunge into shock. That’s just for some reason the developers decided not to award the husky powerful attacks and abilities. Basically it is half-dead “Fat Man”, which run something can not. But if the fight with a knight-demon seemed easy to you, do not worry – the next time there will be two. Not quality, so the amount of crush.

Graphically, Dark Souls 2 looks better than the first part, but still not bad compared to other games.Art-design saves, eventually you get used to the botched work on the screen, but the new lighting system only lowers the frame rate. However, Dark Souls 2 is so fascinating and varied that it forgets about such shortcomings. Many scenes will forever remain in your memory. The game is not afraid to throw a challenge to the player, causing him to eventually be proud of their achievements.

Of course, retaining the ability to invade other people’s worlds, to hunt for their masters, or, conversely, to help them take difficult areas. Thanks to the updated combat system duel became faster, and the reward for victory is not only moral satisfaction, but Prorva shower, which greatly accelerates the pumping.

Diagnosis

Despite the fact that this is the third part of the series, this role-playing game is unique in its kind. This is both a work on the bugs, and a huge new world, and dozens of hours required for the first passage.But Dark Souls 2 requires more from you. In the dark maze plunge with head and forget about the rest of the game, willing to submit to the second set, the third and fourth.

Sure, Dark Souls 2 has flaws as a small creative crisis artists and the most difficult bosses. TV series worth taking a short break, the next part has acquired great changes and innovations. And she went to, of course, but the new generation of consoles. Today Dark Souls 2 looks ashamed.

Pro:

Unique role-playing game

Set of new weapons and armor

A revised system of spells

New opportunities to improve weapons

A large number of locations

Variety of passing

Altered mechanics of battles

Improved interface

Contra:

The first third of the game takes place in the bleak scenery

Weak bosses

Weak graphics component

Review game Dark Souls 2 - damn paradise

Review game inFamous: Second Son - the new generation

The game inFamous: Second Son should not expect revelations, especially if you are familiar with the previous installments of the series. Recipe remained broadly unchanged. Casual man gets superpowers, challenge the system, chooses the path of good or evil, simultaneously figuring out the awful truth. However, the “second son” is another attractive feature that many buyers will be decisive.The game’s graphics and performance of the big city are unmatched.

Therefore, we should not expect the “Second Son” depth. Too small it can not be helped. This is what happens when developers main forces thrown into design, and the gameplay is based on the principle of self-copying.

Let me introduce our new hero. Delsin Rowe – Native American who lives on a reservation kisnet of boredom, why is constantly getting into trouble. His brother, the sheriff of an Indian settlement, already tired of the antics of a relative. And only he was going to make another “latest warning” as the unexpected happened. Right before their eyes machine Prisoners “conductors” (as referred to in this world of people with superpowers) got into an accident, dangerous criminals escaped to freedom, and one of them, stumbled on Delsina accidentally gave him his power. Next began. Rushed guys Deux (Department uniform protection) began to catch fugitives and at the same time, for the sake of prevention, disfigured inhabitants village, eliciting information about their conductors.

Needless to say, Delsin wanted revenge and along with his brother went to Seattle, where the reference point Deux. But they are not only looking for retribution. The guy realized that he was not a simple superhero – he was like a sponge absorbs alien superpowers! Headed Deux is a woman conductor, who mutilated his fellow cram them into bone concrete, and if get its power, it will cure every single one.

The plot is well up to the task. He makes Delsina constantly move and win one district “City of rain” after another, pays special attention to the sights. Actually, the whole game is permeated with the spirit of this unique city, the birthplace of grunge music style, constantly drizzling rain, the air is fresh, futuristic buildings side by side with ultra-modern skyscrapers and high-rise residents decorate roofs plants. Constantly regret that the game has no Photomod to arrange endless series, not only because of the Space Needle and monorelnosovoy railway.

Delsin – teenage rampage. His character is often unpleasant, because it relates to everything easily, revels in power, wall paints, silly jokes on the phone with the military, he thinks little about the consequences. But even before it finally comes, it’s not all that fun, but seriously. Guy gets new friends, new skills and gets even more reason for revenge, so that the final battle takes place with adrenaline in the blood and clenched teeth. No mercy.

The authors have kept one of the most interesting features of the original – moral choices. But now their number and impact on the plot is negligible. Delsin decides in favor of good or evil only a few times in 12 hours through the campaign. Some conversations are changing the ending turns the other, but the events and associates remain the same. Basically, the choice between good and evil is carried out in the course of performing repetitive tasks to yawn: revive or kill the wounded people of Seattle, to punish or pardon soldiers Deux, street demonstrators to disperse or destroy the drug gangs. Nothing new.

If you go strictly by the story, the game is intoxicating whirl of events and opportunities. Developers have invested not only in the scenery, not only in architecture and wet asphalt. Narrative scenes differ expensive staging, outstanding play American actors and so lively facial expressions, as it is possible for the computer characters. Reflected on the faces of the slightest emotion and rage Delsina sneaks to shiver.

Kid on the exterior of the Hero or Villain status scarcely affected, but directly related to his abilities. As you progress through the supplied Delsin gets him a set of superpowers, and then choose which way to modify them to reduce the likelihood of deaths or, conversely, increase the scale of destruction.Reputation of the hero is also changing the illumination color DualShock 4. Funny decision, by the way. Initially gamepad shines white, then gradually becoming or blue, or a piercing red.

Accessibility DualShock 4 found particular use in the game. For example, gamepad allowed to make the simulator a “street artist”, depicting a can of spray paint. Before use, it must be “Shake”, and then press the button to blow paint by simply tilting the gamepad. Sorry, but room for creativity in these mini-games is not. You can draw only in certain places and only suggested painting over stencils.

In this fantasy authors fizzled. Additional types of jobs is small, all of them to the same type of yawning. Come into a new area of the city and you know exactly what you’ll get: to recapture the base at Deux, find hidden camera, calculate and kill the agent to collect all the pieces to pump energy superpowers. All this is repeated again and again, new ideas are not added, only the scenery changed so come to the aid of soldiers Deux with supernormal.

However, the main thing in the game – a battle, and they are just great feature. Complexity increases, Delsin seizes new forces, so that helicopters and snipers will soon cease to be a problem. Have enough energy.

Total Delsin seizes three elements. And if the first two, smoke and neon, it is known by the previous parts of the series, the third so-called “game-energy” makes good fun during battles, causing demons and Blade Flurry.

Battles are dynamic and reckless. Opponents fly from place to place, put up in front of a wall, attacked with firearms and try to shackle the guy in concrete shackles. At a high level of complexity is not easy to survive, Delsin soars on the roof of a skyscraper, falls down, throws enemies with grenades and rockets, absorbs energy and neon is aimed fire, scrubbing resistance remains. Fast, fun, with explosions and settle the dust.

If you do not pay much attention to the additional missions and go strictly on the story, the game is a great pleasure. Moral choices and changing because of the reputation superpowers make the second ascent of no less interesting than the first. The player discovers new Delsina, and after the final battle, you can safely perform the remaining tasks in order to obtain the platinum trophy. Fortunately, our guy moves quickly through the city, no longer need to jump on the ledges. Indian flies, runs on walls and jumping high, which also simplifies maneuvering in battle. These capabilities are especially in demand during a meeting with the bosses. Particularly well appointed last confrontation with unprecedented numbers of flying particles, dust and debris.

Graphics “second son” Today is unparalleled. This project is 100% of the “new generation”, whose creators have managed to skillfully dispose of resources provided. ”City of rain” with a permanently wet asphalt plays thousands of glare into the sunset. In the plot, changing the time of day that transforms the familiar scenery. You can only destroy strongholds Deux, but they break up nicely, settling piles of scrap metal. Delsina not affect the ability of originality, but they are beautiful.Mesmerizing one then the guy pulls energy from neon street signs. A night rain causes only one wish, that you finally left alone and allowed soldiers to go quietly down the street among the passers-by with wet umbrellas.

Diagnosis

Welcome to the new era. ”Second Son” Stunning graphics and scenery, the plot drags and thirst superpowers, makes every confrontation in dazzling performance. Yes, there is little new formula inFamous has undergone minor changes, has become something better, something worse. It’s just a good game in an exceptionally beautiful wrapper.

Pro:

Great storytelling, outstanding staging scenes, live facial expressions of characters

Gorgeous graphics engine, notably the lighting and an inordinate amount of particles

“City of rain” is ideal for graphic demonstration

Fascinating story with a gradual “maturing” of the hero

Three different forces, each with its own unique species of attacks

Dynamic, spectacular battles with constant winding complexity

Contra:

Multiples and more boring mission

Negligible role of moral choices

Often misbehavior Seattle residents

Review game inFamous: Second Son - the new generation

Review Logitech Powershell - Gamepad for iPhone with built-in battery

It’s no secret that Apple iOS is the most promising mobile platform for game developers. Solvency audience large variety of devices – no. For this reason, most graphically attractive game projects appears first on the iPhone and iPad, Android and some up and did not get.

The heyday of iOS as a gaming platform has attracted some well-known developers of gaming peripherals, submitted their analog controllers for devices Apple. Today we tell about Logitech Powershell.

Design and equipment

According to its form factor gamepad is a docking station, that is, iPhone is inserted into the controller and is connected via a Lightning-connector. Such a solution has a number of advantages compared with the wireless gamepad: smartphone battery is not consumed for an additional connection in the cradle, you can embed an extra battery, and indeed for the preservation of the iPhone is a more attractive solution.

The package includes only the essentials: an adapter for audio jack, Micro-USB cable for charging the internal battery, manual, warranty booklet. The photo is not got a thin blue lining needs to connect iPod Touch 5 (it is approximately 1.5 mm thinner than the iPhone 5/5S).

Externally Logitech Powershell recalls once we tested clones Sony PSP. Although the touch, of course, felt the difference immediately – well-known manufacturer on materials does not save.

Powershell front panel is made of plastic coated soft-touch reminiscent of, but not collecting fingerprints, allowing gamepad neat look. Location standard buttons: left cross, right – the four “letters”.

Near the crosspiece is a slider that allows you to press a key lock smartphone. Useful function, but realized she failed: to button pressed, the need to move the slider to the maximum, without the help of the nail can be done. On the other side there is a pause button and openings that redirect sound speakers in the user’s iPhone.

Rear panel tactile sensations similar to the front. The letter G in the center of the blue flickers while charging the internal battery. Along the edges of the panel nicely textured and has a small notch in the game to get exactly the middle fingers.

The upper corners are topped with long and narrow textured hammers, almost the same as on portable consoles.

Lower left corner seats to slide controller battery, Micro-USB port to charge it, and between them – the crossbar strap. It is made, by the way, of metal.

On the right side there is an opening for headphones through flexible and therefore very convenient bundled adapter.

Compatibility with games

With Logitech Powershell not all compatible iOS-games, but only those who are in the list on the manufacturer’s website. At the time of this writing, there were 169. Basically it is a platformer in which to control the spider and four buttons is enough. Among the less well-known titles to mention here Terraria, mobile Prince of Persia, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project. Should pay attention to the Reaper – Tale of a Pale Swordsman, we discovered doing testing OUYA .

Besides platformer, is listed in many other genres, but the number of supported games are much less. Attention is drawn to GTA: San Andreas, but play it with a single cross inconvenient it can not meet for the movement, and the camera angle. Therefore, the disposal of gamers are either two-dimensional Action or original designs with simple gameplay. Most supported games, as is customary in iOS, are paid, but there are pleasant exceptions (Reaper or above, for example, a very decent racing Asphalt 8: Airborne).

In addition to restrictions on the games, there are requirements for the version of the operating system: iOS requires at least 7.

Use

As a game controller Logitech Powershell does not produce the best possible experience. Style requirements here have a higher priority than the needs of the players.

Thanks grooved rear panel with a focus for the middle fingers, Powershell hard enough sitting in the hands, but unsophisticated form of the controller itself clearly does not make it easier. Powershell rhyme outlines outlines iPhone. Looks elegant, but not practical. Controller Moga Ace Power, which has the same form factor dock, from this angle seems more attractive.

With the controls are worse. Alphabetic keys are placed closely, and their size is too small. Same drawback and crosses, but he felt even more because the directions she is not well separated. Unlike Moga Ace Power, in Powershell no analog sticks, nor, more importantly, the hammers. This cuts off the controller from some genres, such as first-person shooters.

On the other hand, due to the absence of a straightforward shape and some controls Powershell has a modest weight – total 120 g – as well as the width and thickness – 63 and 21 mm, respectively. But due to the fact that, unlike again from Moga Ace Power, Logitech controller can not be folded, its length is approximately one and a half times greater than the length of the iPhone.

Logitech Powershell – it’s not just a gamepad, but also the external battery capacity of 1500 mA · hFully charging the iPhone 5 with it only takes a little over one and a half hours.

Diagnosis

How gamepad Logitech Powershell looks undignified and likable even against analogues for the iPhone. But on his side – reputation of the manufacturer. Logitech keeps the bar high build quality and materials. In general, the controller is suitable for long-term use in games that do not require active use different buttons. In the mobile market are the majority. Do not forget about the built-in battery that can extend the life of iPhone two times.

Average price Logitech Powershell is about 4700 rubles. What is not particularly large for the Apple-accessory from the leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals.

Review Logitech Powershell - Gamepad for iPhone with built-in battery

Review Deus Ex: The Fall - cyberpunk for the poor

Deus Ex: The Fall, once exclusive to the iOS platform and Android, adheres style Human Revolution .However edition for PC, despite the convenient operation, is unlikely to attract even the most loyal fans of the series. All the fault is not so much “thinner” the scale and rapidity of the game, how dreadful graphics and annoying bugs.

If for smartphones and tablets look of the game was acceptable, on the PC it does not stand up to scrutiny. No high resolution, no anti-aliasing does not save us from having to look at a flat texture, disgusting effects, animation and antsy carved ax character models. Facial animation is subtle, making dialogues in puppetry. Separation locations on the tiny levels adds pleasant experiences, although practically immediate download.

From complete failure separates just a nice game art design, many elements of which are borrowed from the Human Revolution. Beautiful interiors elements of luxury hotels, nightclubs, brothels and gang clandestine clinics allow escape from the horrors of technical performance.

Ben Saxon mercenary betray his teammates, then he goes to the free bread, but free life turns new challenges. Hero, like many other owners of cybernetic implants, for the complete range of special preparations are necessary. And then, as luck would have it, the supplier says it can no longer provide Ben and his partner medication. The protagonist has to go in search of himself.

Ben faces a secret supply of illicit drugs, make new acquaintances and dealt with conspiracies corporations. It’s a shame, but not the worst, albeit with cliche characters, the story breaks off in mid-sentence. Even given at the beginning of the narrative antagonists were not disclosed and do not take meaningful participation in subsequent events. Therefore, the plot resembles a small and disappointing episode of the series.

Giving valuable free agents Ben nobody is going. Someone problems with gangsters, someone does not want to put at risk the powerful, some just do not trust the mercenary. The hero has to prove their worth, wade in the protected objects and extract important information.

Similarly, “elder” brother The Fall offers many options for playing a mission. Ben breaks down certain walls, moves heavy boxes and hacking terminals to open doors, turn off the surveillance cameras or make robots of their allies. Locations covered with ventilation shafts, which avoid direct confrontation.Also, the hero is forced to quietly deal with enemies. But here, however, the bodies evaporate after a moment.

Not all courses are available initially, and opportunities hero directly dependent on acquired skills.Ben is getting stronger, improving in the hacking case and the ability to remain undetected or acquires armor, without fear to deal with the enemies in open combat. Purchase equipment upgrades for “trunks”, cartridges and kits done at any time from the corresponding menu – would be money.

The Fall is perceived as simplistic addition to Human Revolution. Levels of small and routes are easily guessed. Convenient control lets kill idol easily. But it retains the atmosphere of the game Deus Ex.Search for alternative ways and opportunity to quietly slip past enemies do not lose their former interest.

Irritating all this absurdity in behavior enemies. They sometimes attack the hero for no apparent reason or notice him inexplicably. In other situations Ben buries a running back in the patrol, and he did not react to it.

Diagnosis

This game is not worth transferring to PC: here – this is a pale shadow, and in the realm of tablet-state – an outstanding game. Still, develop character, and select various passage jobs roam the city in search of additional missions – not the most boring. But the appearance of the game have long accustomed to tolerate restrictions and strange behavior of opponents. The plot is disappointing. So that it is easier to not pay attention to this misunderstanding.

Pro:

Seek alternative paths and develop the protagonist is still wondering

Contra:

Nightmarish schedule

The plot is cut off in mid-sentence

Too light campaign

Enemies sometimes behave inappropriately

Review Deus Ex: The Fall - cyberpunk for the poor

Robert Kirkman has promised a lot of blood in the finals of "The Walking Dead"

Robert Kirkman, executive producer of the series “The Walking Dead» (The Walking Dead), promised to all the fans of this impressive zombie drama corresponding to the “hurricane” finale, according to TheWrap.

Further possible spoilers!

Especially for those fans of the series, which is still considered Terminus (new potential haven for heroes) some promised land, Kirkman said that “blood will be very much”, especially in the scenes with Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln).

“In the end, Rick comes to the absolute limit - said Robert Kirkman, hinting that mental problems that we have seen this character in the third season, there were only flowers. - If you think you have already noticed him something like that, you are deeply mistaken. This time Rick shocking all grown-up. ”

The latest reality series published part of the group got to the Terminus, where physically and mentally exhausted by the heroes met manicured flower beds, posters calling to drop their weapons and pretty lady who hospitably invited guests shelter and dinner. However, her smile really seemed to many fans of the show is not quite sincere …

Last fall guide channel AMC has extended the series for a fifth season.

Robert Kirkman has promised a lot of blood in the finals of "The Walking Dead"

Olivia Cook: "Bates Motel gets bright colors"

Olivia Cook, who plays Emma in the series’ “Bates Motel», spoke about the work on the second season of the drama channel A & E, collaboration with colleagues and the future of her character.

Possible spoilers!

What event of the first season was a surprise for you?

I was surprised when I heard that Emma will be working at the motel. I’m happy about this news, because I wanted to make my character more time spent in the company of Norman and Norma.

What do you like Emma?

The disease has allowed my character to understand the value of every minute.She never beat around the bush, and takes matters into his own hands. Emmasays what he thinks. I like it because in real life I’m on my character is completely different. I’m glad I got this role.

Tell whether the writers about their plans in advance?

I recognize the course of the story just from the script the next series. Sometimes creators begin to talk about plans for a third season … But I would like to know at least that they are preparing our heroes in the next series.

Is there a difference in performance between the first and second season of the show?

This time the shooting started in the summer, but because the plot of the series began to acquire bright colors. Even motel now looks different. But tune in a relaxed way, of course, is not necessary. The second season will give viewers a lot of crazy twists.

Many of the characters are immersed in darkness, but Emma is a ray of light …

Nice to be positive heroine who empathize with the audience. But sometimes I think that gets the bad guys have all the fun. I would not mind if Emma was somehow connected with the murder. It is unlikely, of course, is capable of … Perhaps for Norman she would be able to kill. Anyway, Emma might well conceal the evidence or to help dispose of the body.

Audiences love scenes together Emma and Norma …

Emma sets the standards for a lot of strange questions. My character sees her as a mother, and therefore does not hesitate to speak with owner of the motel on a variety of topics. Follow our heroines very interesting.

Do you like to work with Vera Farmiga?

She’s just gorgeous. Every scene she gives all his strength. I never studied acting, and therefore pleased to be able to watch the game Faith, trying to match her level.

Will there be a fan of Emma’s?

Yes. Finally, viewers will see my heroine relationship with someone other thanNorman.

To establish whether the relationship between Emma and Norman?

I thought about this question during a break between seasons. I think it will be difficult to establish a relationship. Personally, I think that is not in the character ofEmma would just pretend that nothing happened. But we have a Freddie Highmorewill be many scenes together in the second season. We became friends with him is great.

Olivia Cook: "Bates Motel gets bright colors"

Marc Guggenheim wants to release "Birds of Prey"

Marc Guggenheim has once again intrigued fans of the show “Boom» (Arrow)rumors about the possible development of another spin-off. Executive producer told reporters Portal TVLine that would not be averse to a new version of “Birds of Prey» (Birds of Prey). “Birds” - a united group of superheroines from the eponymous comic book series of the Universe DC Comics, who fight crime in New Gotham.

Rumored to be in the center of the new project will be three beautiful heroines “Arrows”, namely: Huntress (Jessica de Go), Black Canary (Katie Lotz) and even aytishnitsa Felicity Smoke (Emily Bett Rickards).

While the idea of the Guggenheim - no more than a fantasy, but the guide channelThe CW, sure, take it to your interesting thoughts. On the other hand, the first channel, you must run “Flash» (Flash), and it is not entirely clear, as we have favorite characters “Arrows” will have time to play in their own projects, and so would not a “spray heroes” to the impoverishment of both plots show.

Marc Guggenheim wants to release "Birds of Prey"

Saturday, March 29, 2014

American designer launched into the sky dragon

Designer and inventor Rick Hamel developed and assembled his own flying dragon – a giant winged reptile model. In fact, an unusual model as a test case was created by Rick two years ago, but then, because of some technical difficulties publicity gimmick did not get the question, its commercial application did not go. Over the past two years flying dragon model has greatly improved.

Dragon model has a wingspan of 2.7 meters. Given the size of the wings, it is easy to guess that this model is very, very big. In fact, dragon Rica – this is hardly the small plane. Works dragon jet turbine which is mounted in the casing between the wings. She works at an aircraft engine which powered the proper fuel or kerosene.

Dragon made of plastic, plywood and places – aluminum. Important part of the aircraft is also the fact that it is fully radio controlled. Dragon flies as well as it makes the plane. Turbine provides movement through the air at up to 110 km \ h and reserve enough fuel for 10 minutes. From the mouth of the dragon team can blaze a real flame.

The cost of this decorative aircraft 60,000 U.S. dollars. Based on this, it is worth noting that if the buyer can afford to “dragon” Rick, the problems with refueling every 10 minutes it will not. Sale dragon already assembled, but if necessary, the happy owner with a standard set of tools can remove the wings and some other items for easy transport unit over long distances. Included in 60000 also has detailed instructions, bullets control, batteries and some rare spare parts.

American designer launched into the sky dragon

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - reaper free time

In 2012, we all learned that Blizzard knows how to break the game, whose impeccable reputation earning years. In 2014, nice to see that the company is able to admit their mistakes and correct them. Reaper of Souls is not just another chapter in the saga of the eternal confrontation between good and evil, it is an attempt Blizzard fix all that would seem to be hopelessly lost after Diablo III . And the attempt successful.

The first thing that catches your eye after launch Reaper of Souls – a general somber mood supplement. Can not say that from the former “disneevschiny” no trace, but the new location has become much darker and now more in line with the original. Westmarch street littered with corpses, ancient fortress Pandemonius (the one from Diablo II), the cemetery and the ruins – it all looks very cool and makes it clear that we face exactly the Diablo, we know and love.

In fact, the only disappointment in the game plot. Fallen Angel Maltael, the main villain of the add pops up like a jack-in-the-box, the Black Stone steals souls, which is the essence of the Great Evils (Diablo himself and including, you already know where this is going, right?), After which we are informed – guy got to be insane and I am sure that the Eternal Conflict of good and evil will cease as soon as humanity will be destroyed. In fact, it looks like “do not have time to explain here kill this guy.” Well … okay. Maltael causes no emotion except the delight of its appearance, it is a frank one, completely sucked from the finger character, which, of course, somewhat saddens. Well, the devil with him, Maltaelem. In the end, for the sake of playing in Diablo gameplay, not plot twists, turns. And with the gameplay we have a full order.

First, the fifth act – the largest in the game. And it is big, and not overextended. There are no dull monotonous jogging on desert locations, no tedious search input at the right cave and no one asks you to find the blue key to the red door (hello, Zoltan Kul). Moreover, during the passage of time to act style decorations replaced several times, so that it does not become boring, for which the individual human Blizzard artists thanks. Secondary targets were in the game before, but it seems that in Reaper of Souls about them as much as in all acts of the original Diablo III combined. In addition to small instansirovannyh locations or dynamic events in which players have to then save the children from the undead, the witness vile assassination of King Westmarch. Add a personal quests for each satellite and even artisans. These tasks will not only diversify gameplay, but also let you know more about their partner.

Speaking of artisans in Reaper of Souls, a new useful character. This fortune teller Miriam. With it you can change the appearance of an object or to replace one unnecessary feature to another, chosen randomly.

Secondly, has been completely redesigned loot system, the developers have introduced these corrections, about a month before the release of Reaper of Souls. In 2012, after the first four games of passages, my magichka had no idea that such things are legendary, and every rare piece of armor was seen as manna from heaven. Following the introduction of the loot from the 2.0 “gold” inscriptions dazzled, and the character does not have time to teleport to the city to dismantle the production of spare parts. Sell anything does not make sense, because gold flowing river. Gold, which is now only useful for repairing and creating standing equipment because Blizzard closed Auction.

Monsters in the Reaper of Souls raise their level at the same time with the player, which may cause some problems if you decide to start playing frumpy character on the higher difficulty. Themselves now five levels of difficulty, and in fact even a decade, since “torturing” you can additionally configure, increasing as the power of monsters and bonuses for killing them up to 1600%.

Given added to the game mode “Adventure” and the removal of limits on the level of perfection, Reaper of Souls threatens to turn into Diablo III really endless game. Adventure mode is what was missing in Diablo from the outset. No longer need to pass trite task again and again, hoping to get the missing piece of kit armor. Boring dialogues disappeared as scenes on the engine. You’re only as the backbone of Diablo III – ongoing killing monsters. You can teleport anywhere, any act to any portal. Locations traversed in random order, and that was quite boring, in this mode, there are additional tasks. Grind the desired level, kill a certain creature or boss. Complete all the tasks in the act now horadrichesky hiding place in which you can find many useful things. It is clear that in this mode now runs most cooperative games.

Here ghostly Oreck exchanges key fracture fragments, which you will find while passing on, in fact, the key itself. It can help you move in a special vault with strong monsters own bosses and a bunch of other nice buns. Of new non-player characters need to remember more and Kadalu, the daughter of a merchant Ghida Diablo II, which continues the work of his father, only now instead of gold coins we can risk bloody fragments, hoping to get a unique thing. These fragments – the new currency in the Reaper of Souls, they occasionally fall out of the rare monsters or horadricheskih caches.

But we still have not mentioned the Crusaders, a new class that appears in Diablo III with the release of Reaper of Souls. It is heavy, armed with a shield “tank”, largely relying on their own skills and passive light force capable of both stunning and provoke enemies and allies confer beneficial effects. Something like? Yes, the Crusader is largely similar to the Paladin from Diablo II, which obviously will be good news for fans of this class, but still quite different, so that a sense of déjà vu if they will arise, it is not often. And his armor sets look great just unreal. The other characters were not too offended – each received a new skill, and the maximum character level has risen to 70.

In short, Reaper of Souls Diablo III did not just better, he turned it into a game that want to come back a lot more years, until the release of Diablo IV, because … Well, no one is no doubt that Diablo back? And if you, like me, at one time disappointed in Diablo III, and scored the game, believe me, it’s time to go back.

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - reaper free time

WD has introduced the world's first dual-drive powered Thunderbolt

Company WD, a division of Western Digital, officially unveiled the world’s first portable two-drive system in which power is provided via an interface Thunderbolt. The range of novelty manufacturer received the designation My Passport Pro.

Drive is available in two versions of 2 and 4 TB. He filled in an aluminum housing and includes two HDD size 2.5 inches. Drive WD My Passport Pro supports RAID technology and is aimed at owners of the Mac.

According to the manufacturer, the drive My Passport Pro can provide the necessary level of performance for the most demanding applications without the need to connect the power adapter or additional cables. Declared support modes RAID 0 and RAID 1. Recommend first used where maximum performance is important, and the second – where high reliability is critical safety data. The maximum data rate for Drive My Passport Pro declared at 233 MB / s.

WD has assured that the drive My Passport Pro is capable of transmitting high-definition video of 22 GB in two times faster than the drive with USB 3.0 interface in RAID 0. Dimensions drive My Passport Pro 2GB up 143.4 x28, 7h88, 5 mm, weight – 0.46 kg. Similar parameters for the older models are 143,4 x44, 2h88, 5 mm and 0.72 kg, respectively.

Online drive My Passport Pro will appear in April, the cost will be $ 300 and $ 430 for the model of 2 TB and 4, respectively.

WD has introduced the world's first dual-drive powered Thunderbolt