Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Test Drive: Porsche Cayman GTS




The smallest among the Porsche Cayman GTS dominates the road and track without separating them


At the moment, this is the sports version of the mid-engine Porsche. Not the most prestigious car brands, but the most accessible. And the most compact. Cayman, like the old air “nine hundred and eleventh” – a small sports machine. But it is also the most practical, yes, you will not be tempted before the trip “po-nad precipice” stuff “drunken beauties and dashing friends” on the second row of seats, but you will have two boot. One where amateurs searching engine, and the second – from behind the engine and immediately above it. In the rear compartment fit or bag, or even something more serious. Generally speaking, this is the first mid-engine in my memory, which I was able to attach his electric guitar. And you can not worry about it completely: fixes the shutter, and the temperature in the trunk of even the Majorcan sunshine is exactly the same as throughout the cabin. Yes the guitar – there will even mop of IKEA! Is not a strong argument to buy Porsche? Well, or at least “is Porsche Cayman”.


Test Drive: Porsche Cayman GTS


The old fashioned way you can still order the car with the mechanics. I can not imagine anyone is needed: better PDK transmission is no light. Moreover, something better now I can not even imagine – Porsche box is already ahead of most utopian desires. If you do not interfere with her work, you will just see how to switch yourself. And she not only guesses moment she switched most unobtrusive way: fast, but even without shocks and dergotni. In short, PDK combines comfort variator unambiguous reactions mechanics.


Cayman is still restless, like a lizard: a mid korotkobazny Porsche might not be to others. The trick is that while it comfortable. Make tough a track car not a piece of cake, of course, but still it can be many. Some may even make a comfortable car. Simply comfortable. Only Porsche, Ferrari still yes – the only ones in the whole world can do so comfortable to ride all day, and sports so that the whole day to get out to the track. And then again to go through the fields and mountains, knowing that going in the best mood for the best car.


Test Drive: Porsche Cayman GTS


The only area where I would have faked Porsche Cayman GTS - it gave the driver the opportunity to hear the smaller motor at low speed in cruise mode. An hour or two good 5-6 – not quite. However, this problem has a solution. Called Boxster GTS with an open top. Generally speaking, a sport exhaust Porsche Cayman GTS is equipped with a valve, which makes the engine is louder, then quieter depending on how you drive, but we just did not have enough silence. You say – nonsense? And we “did.” What we pay attention to nonsense – no nonsense. It says that everything else is just perfect.


Test Drive: Porsche Cayman GTS


1. WING - Porsche Cayman GTS


appears when aerodynamics is more important than the purity of lines


2. ALCANTARA - Porsche Cayman GTS


and embossed leather – standard. Like “Chronic sport”


3. BLACK MATTE - Porsche Cayman GTS


retouch the body. It is easy to distinguish from S GTS


Porsche Cayman GTS version differs from “simple” S slightly increased power. There are 20-inch wheels on the 911 Carrera S, plus 10 Nm torque. There is a little plastic markers and “GTS”. And the base package, which already have elektrokresla and sports, and the Sport Chrono Package with active supports transmission. This is part of the magic Porsche comfortably in peace and confidence on the track. The database also sports issue, active suspension and PASM, and the system, tire pressure monitoring.


Verdict - Porsche Cayman GTS


Test Drive: Porsche Cayman GTS


In fact, Porsche Cayman GTS – just a luxury sport package in conjunction with a sporty look in the eyes of others: increase power to 340 hp, essentially symbolic. Well, and the Cayman S is amazing and perfect harmonious background on the current road level. It seems so that the change in him something more serious – then spoil.



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First time: Peugeot 2008 DKR




A quarter-century Peugeot decided to return to the “Dakar”. With slightly tuned 2008 …


Prior to “Dakar” guessed French. Not surprisingly, since they came up with the Foreign Legion. Romantic conquering deserts them close. “Dakar” and now through the French race. For the night, even in the wilderness, there is always a red wine and cheese.


It would seem that in the “Dakar” should be full of French manufacturers. Once (from 1987 to 1990 minutes, to be exact) Peugeot really was the leader of the grueling two-week marathon in the world. But lately the leaders entirely Japanese and German brands.


 “Dakar” – Peugeot 2008 DKR


The next year, things must change, because to participate in the “Dakar” he is ready – Peugeot 2008 DKR. Since 2008, the crossover machine does not have anything in common. Except all-wheel drive: it is not present at that, nor another. Yes, looks can be deceiving: the participant of “Dakar” RWD. Not that it’s unusual for extreme rally since the front axle will be too vulnerable if it lay two responsibilities: to steer and pull. A less tear, the better. But there is another reason for the denial of a full drive.


First time: Peugeot 2008 DKR


Mini won the “Dakar” the last three years. Sountryman Team X-Raid-wheel-drive, diesel and neubivaemye like toy dump. And in the “Dakar” survivability is vital. “When our opponent was Audi, we did the same thing – says the boss of motorsport in Peugeot Bruno Famenne. – But we do not want to copy what they do, we want to go the other way. “


Rear-wheel drive is beneficial for Peugeot 2008 DKR, as the race organizers want to stop lead-wheel drive cars. “The two driving wheels in the” Dakar “three benefits – continues Famenne. – Less weight, more suspension travel, and you can change the tire pressure, without leaving behind the wheel. ” The last point greatly saves time on stage, where the sand and stones replace each other. In addition, gasoline car with a driving axle allowed more capacious fuel tank (as much as 700 liters), and they have the right to develop 100 more strength than all-wheel drive. However, we do not know whether DKR gasoline.


First time: Peugeot 2008 DKR


Secret project – the technical details will manifest no earlier than July. But do not expect that the engine will be in any way similar to road engines Peugeot. On the Mini Countryman are three-liter twin-turbo diesel from BMW, Peugeot but not generous Papic with powerful units. The company itself has developed a diesel V12 for “Le Mans” and the 875-horsepower 3.2-liter V6 to 208 T16 Pikes Peak. Maybe last just fit.


Modified for maximum traction and resource V6 may be out of place. Running skeleton and DKR also completely unique. He has a tubular space frame and a special suspension with twin shock absorbers in a circle. No, do not expect a civilian version will not. If Peugeot 2008 DKR could not give us a real hot hatch for all those years that he was involved in the WRC, it is unlikely that we will get stuffed 2008 for fighting with the Audi RS Q3 or Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG.


The project will be done entirely by the company. The French will not give up his car in the wrong hands. Peugeot Sport designs, assembles and tests Peugeot 2008 DKR. This is the same team that worked on the T16 Pikes Peak, 908 Le Mans and rally WRC. Team working mechanic who remembers the era of glory Peugeot 2008 DKR “Dakar”.


First time: Peugeot 2008 DKR


Already known pilots. Veteran rally, multiple winner Carlos Sainz, who is now 52. Too old, you think? Nothing like that. “Dakar” – is primarily experience. Neither pilot under 30 did not win this race. Never victory lacked newbie here nobody lucky the first time. “Dakar” too hard and heavy. Need a cool head and a great experience.


Peugeot starts all over again, but the team experienced pilots crept: Carlos Sainz (above) and Cyril Despres (left) for two 21 race. Bruno Famenne (right) – the head of Peugeot Sport. It is mandated to bring the company to its first victory since 205 T16 Grand Raid and 405 T16 Grand Raid leaders in “Dakar”


First time: Peugeot 2008 DKR


Another pilot never participated in a rally car. Cyril Despres won the “Dakar” five times, but on a motorcycle. Now the Frenchman (tick puts more) peresyadet into the car. Think hard? But in the “Dakar” long and do so with great success. Great example – Stephane Peterhansel, the first pilot Mini and 11-time winner of the “Dakar”. Famenne Bruno explains, “80% of management skills and a car and a motorcycle are similar. In the “Dakar” is important to look where you’re going and not rush headlong. Although the race has changed. In South America, it’s different: there “Dakar” is more like a big WRC, and in this we are more spice. ”

So what are the goals Peugeot puts on next January? “It’s simple. Even in a challenging race our goal – to win. “



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Review of the movie "Guardians of the Galaxy"




Peter Quill ( Chris Pratt ) was a boy kidnapped from Earth by space pirates. Now he galactic adventurer earner and unique artifacts. During the execution of the next job, Peter finds a mysterious sphere, which also hunt for interstellar criminal gangs. As for his “exploits” Quill goes to prison, he conspires with several prisoners to escape together and sell the artifact for a dizzying amount. But as soon as the conspirators – Peter, a cyborg assassin Gamora ( Zoe Saldana ), bleary-eyed warrior Drax ( Dave Bautista ), humanoid tree Groot and Rocket Raccoon reasonable – find out what secret hiding sphere, they realize that fate has given them, the criminals, the chance save the galaxy from obsessed fanatic Ronan ( Lee Pace ).


Review of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy"


Studio Disney created “Guardians of the Galaxy”


Studio Disney bought “Star Wars”, but it does not mean that she does not want to tell any other cosmic history. On the contrary, disneevtsy have high hopes for “galactic” offshoot universe Marvel, and they have invested a tidy sum in the shooting and promotion of “Guardians of the Galaxy” – no direct relation to the previous Marvel superhero tapes eponymous comic book adaptation, which has been published since 2008. However, George Lucas can sleep peacefully – to his first trilogy of “Guardians” away.


Why? Because the “Guardians of the Galaxy” – not so much “space opera” as a fantastic comedy with stunning soloist in the face Rockets. Advertising campaign movie always put a raccoon to the fore, and it did not disappoint – Rocket really excellent. Exceptionally believable animated creature that simultaneously indomitable warrior, ingenious mechanic and troll level 80 in the spirit of Dr. House – the pantheon of science fiction movie characters just added contender for the top of the charts! Rocket is so good that the film is worth seeing just for the sake of fun of him and with him.


Review of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy"


On the other Guardians, however, are not. Peter Quill is much better than you would expect, when it was announced that the hero of the sitcom ” Parks and Recreation “character to play,” like Han Solo, “but with all due respect, Pratt still not Harrison Ford , and he does not look to the end convincingly when not hohmit not fooling around and shoot enemies. In turn, destroyed Drax confronts viewers uncomfortable question: “Can I laugh at the hero who either autistic, or mentally retarded?” And silent Groote is the “god from the machine” and the end of the film shows many different wood superpowers, it becomes annoying and tiresome. Finally, Gamora suffers from severe “syndrome cool chicks, which appears in the film only because in this movie should be a cool chick.”


Duller Gamora only her evil adopted sister Nebula, sick “syndrome cool chicks, which appears in the film only because someone has a climax fight with positive cool chick.” Poor Karen Gillian ! How it is alive and vibrant in the TV series ” Doctor Who “, so she dead and pale (in all senses of the word) in the” Guardians of the Galaxy. “


Review of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy"


Villains picture is only slightly better. Ronan looks sternly and waving hefty hammer, but it is tedious, monotonous and devoid of intellectual flair that distinguishes these supervillains. Plus, as in the case of Gillian, makeup hid Lee Pace expressive face under a thick layer of makeup, and actor plays only half of its capacity. Compare with Ronan peysovskim Thranduil of ” The Hobbit “and you will immediately feel the difference.


In turn, the pirate Yondó ( Michael Rooker from ” The Walking Dead “), a little too quickly over to the side of good and rushes to risk their lives for the sake of the planet of their enemies. Moreover, he coolest and unusual weapon in the film, which is clearly not worth it spend on a secondary character, and pass to someone of the main characters, wielding swords and blasters trivial. And so at Yondó hardly the only haunting battle scene in the whole picture. Although the action in “Guardians” at every step.


Review of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy"


Generally, the scenario in the movie misses so much that they do not have time to notice. This is not a problem for ironic comedy, which the picture, as already mentioned, basically is. But “Watchmen” want to be not only a chain hohmit but pretentious superhero epic – and pull over whenever include “serious” speed. How do you, for example, the fact that the entire cosmic army planet Xander hardly constrains ship Ronan, a fanatic of the Cree people? After all, the film follows that the total force and the Cree ksanderiantsev approximately equal (otherwise the war between them was hundreds of years without apparent victory of one party), and this means that a single battleship enemy army must be Xander one bite. Approximately one Nazi tank regiment for the entire Soviet army. And why ksanderiane Ronan attack only when it enters a piece of plate in their atmosphere? They are too advanced nation not to have long-Alert system.


Review of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy"


And so on and so forth. The movie is not well thought out to impress the hardcore fans of space fiction, who have eaten the dog on the discussion much more subtle blunders than “none of the police after his arrest, the heroes did not bother to search their belongings and ask what a strange sphere them with me.” But the characters are not delayed by five minutes, and was arrested, convicted and jailed for trafficked to another planet! And in all that time only attracts attention brought from Earth with a cassette player Peter “super sounds of the 1970s.” Unthinkable!


Review of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy"


Verdict “Guardians of the Galaxy”


And by the way, about the “super sounds.” This is another problem of the film, this time only significant other countries in the early 1980s were not in the American cultural orbit. Wow, that sounds old film music, and well, that the “Guardians” is a joke, lined up, for example, around the story ” Free (Futluz). ” But who are we in love with music and those who know by heart in Russian cinema, glorified Kevin Bacon ? Unlikely many. A space fantasy, it seems to us, should unite spectators from different countries, and not to divide them into “involved” and “uninvolved”. Especially in the XXI century, when the international audience for Hollywood-more important than ever.



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Review of the film "sxtape"

Under the heading “Scary Movie” sxtape we place a review of the horror movies that, for one reason or another have not been put in a film distribution


Young artist Jill ( Caitlin Foley ) and her boyfriend Adam ( Ian Duncan ), passing by the old abandoned hospital stay to examine her – is thought to organize an exhibition of her girls. Innocent sex game ends with one of the chambers that Jill is faced with some supernatural powers, and they will do everything possible so that this story ended as bad as possible.


Two years ago, honored director Barry Levinson , winner of the “Oscar” for ” Rain Man ” and the creator of such distinguished films as” Sleepers “,” Wag the Dog “and” Bugsy , “suddenly made ​​a feint ears and released thriller” Bay “about the blood-sucking parasites, very sad way poisoned the Independence Day holiday residents of a small coastal town. This film went virtually unnoticed in the world and no dividends to its creator has not brought (puzzled critics shrugged and turned away), but now in his footsteps went Bernard Rose . Director he is not so famous, but also not the last – in his filmography is ” Immortal Beloved “of Beethoven performed by Gary Oldman and adaptation of ” Anna Karenina “with Sophie Marceau in the title role. On the other hand, in addition to these academic paintings Rose took another cult ” Candyman “and the thriller with the speaker called” snuff film  sxtape”, so that horror themes close to him – and all the more surprising to receive from him is weak, formless mush as ” sxtape. “


Review of the film "sxtape"


As the film “sxtape” was made?


Filmed in the rapidly emerging from the fashion style of “found films” – Adam we see only in the final, to this point, he and his camera (judging by the reflections, are not “phone” and not even an amateur hand, and with a healthy telebanduroy attached thereto mini illuminator) will be our eyes and ears. And here we are dealing with a wacky view of found footage-horror that are not worried about credibility – that no matter what happens, the camera does not put the main character and did not turn off, even during sex.


In the same “Kendimene” Rose frightening atmosphere and suspense – and, admittedly, it is perfectly managed. Directed honestly tries to repeat this number in “sxtape,” but it turns out bad – watching monotonous promenades heroes empty corridors tedious and boring. The most common course of directing – “throw” a noise in the distance, then fall silent heroes and intense stare, listen to how the darkness. A couple of times in the darkness, and the truth is something going on, but in most cases this is just a false alarm – as the story of the boy who cried “Wolf!” Has not been canceled, at some time in these scenes begin to not strain and fall asleep.


Review of the film "sxtape"


In the second half of the film appears in the story a couple of characters – the main characters of friends who join the “fun” in an abandoned hospital, but even then not stop solo Caitlin Foley, actress unusually sunny and expressive. In principle, if the film and travels at the seams, it is only because of her – first she deftly draws an image of a living, charming “Hopper” and then gradually withdraws his heroine in the depths of inexplicable madness. Here is the “inexplicable”, by the way, for the benefit of the film is not – while for the most Folly no complaints, more frequent tantrums are not afraid of her character, and annoying.


Verdict “sxtape”


The ending, as usual in the genre of “found film” does not answer any of the draw while watching the issues, but contains a short ten seconds “bonus scene” with a completely shock nibbles penis during oral sex, for which, as it seems, the film and filmed. Sorry for the spoiler, but such things should know in advance – because this episode was in production obviously cost more than the rest of the film, and he did not tied to the fact that we have shown before. Well, what a nice way to wake up dozing cinema and leave behind a strong impression. But we are not fooled – that bullying, which was until then, we will not forget, do not forgive.



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Monday, July 28, 2014

The most anticipated game of the second half 2014

It’s no secret that fans of video games waiting for the autumn with a special interest. The reason is simple: in this period comes a lot of major projects. In this article we have collected 10 most anticipated games in the world ascending desire to get their “here and now”.



10. Assassin’s Creed: Unity (PC, Xbox One, PS4) – October 28




Authors series Assassin’s Creed can blame samopovtor, but they more than make up for this attractive entourage. The new part, despite noticeably thinner relative to the scale of Black Flag, can conquer the Parisian atmosphere of the era of the French Revolution with the rebels populace mired in luxury nobles and public executions by guillotine. The authors plan to do parkour faster and allow the hero comes almost all the houses. Instead unnecessary competitive multiplayer Unity will co-op campaign for four. As the project does not come out on consoles last generation, developers do not have to compromise, and the capital of the French players will face in all its splendor.

9. Bayonetta 2 (Wii U) – October 2014


The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


Continued vigorous Japanese thriller excites the imagination is not so much innovation as a distinctive style, humor and crazy (in a good sense) scale battles. Sexy witch Bayonetta will tear apart angels, embossing of them gold rings and call for help of giant demons. New ability called Umbran Climax make more powerful than heroine. These projects are expected this year, and the original is still unmatched in many aspects, so forgive the familiar game basis. The authors promise multiplayer, but the details of it are kept secret. In sale the edition, which will include also adapted for the Wii U first part of Bayonetta (with new costumes for the heroine).

8. Far Cry 4 (PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360) – November 21


The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


Trinity of “sandbox from Ubisoft» (Far Cry 4, Assassin’s Creed: Unity, The Crew), coming in this year, it is the fourth part of Far Cry greatest interest. Here is an original and exotic surroundings of the Himalayas, with coils gaga villain and not had time to get bored with the times trikvela flexible game mechanics, which allows to perform the task in different ways. Users can download the app and join the co-op campaign without having to buy the game. Finally, the authors acknowledged not the best quality multiplayer third part of it and are going to be recycled.

7. Dragon Age: Inquisition (PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360) – November 21


The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


Another attempt to get BioWare Dragon Age series to a new level. Questions about the story and moral choices remain open, but the game beckons picturesque open spaces, and explore the possibility of their influence on the surrounding reality. Territory controlled by the inquisitors, will patrol the friendly soldiers, destruction of dens bears affect their activity. All this will take place in the impressive size of the world with lots of jobs. During battles, including a dragon, by excellent schedule a pleasure to watch. Dragon Age: Inquisition hardly bypass Divinity: Original Sin in the fight for the title of “Best Role Playing Game of the Year”, but the authors will give us at least a long, massive adventure.

6. Super Smash Bros. (Wii U, 3DS) – October 3 (3DS), fourth quarter 2014 (Wii U)


 The most anticipated game of the second half 2014

The game can be had called “the same Smash Bros. with retouched graphics version for Wii U ». But first, fighting games out not so much. Secondly, nobody has been able to recreate the mechanics that combines ease of development, a lot of crazy stunts and unobvious tricks needed to win over rivals.When looking at the local fights in my head there is a slight bewilderment, so they are not like the usual fighting games, but worth a try Smash Bros. himself, and for some minutes Charges extravagant fun. There is no reason to believe that the new part will lose this magic.


Also online multiplayer project will support JavaScript Amiibo. In sale unusual figurines heroes Nintendo. If you put a figure to the gamepad Wii U, then the game will load the corresponding character with all its stored statistics. Then it can be used in other projects that support this technology.


5. DriveClub (PS4) – October 8

The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


The project was delayed by almost a year, but has not lost its appeal (which can not be said about direct competitor Forza Horizon 2, demonstrating that looks too arcade even by the standards of most arcade racing). Authors DriveClub, in turn, did not give reasons for skepticism and gradually bring to mind his racing game with stunning graphics. A nice feature of the project is a social component to the creation of their racing clubs and the subsequent competition for the title of “best of the best.”After the release of the developers promise to add a free system of realistic weather effects.


4. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360) – October 7

The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


New offspring once iconic studio Monolith Productions places indecently resembles Assassin’s Creed in Middle-earth. But the series from Ubisoft develops exclusively “breadth”, while the implementation of hunting for survivors virtually unchanged. Shadow of Mordor is going to deepen the concept of a fantasy assassin protagonist and give the ability to control enemies, develop and promote to high positions in the army of orcs. In addition, an unsuccessful attempt to kill the leader does not cast a hero to the next checkpoint. Enemy hiding, licking his wounds and becomes more dangerous at the next meeting. There is a chance that the game will not be giddy diversity. However, the main idea worthy embodiment make adventure resurrected warrior not boring and without a heap of diverse tasks.

3. Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth (PC) – October 24


The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


Fifteen years after the release of Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri series Civilization again sent into space.During these years, the franchise has become available to the public via an easy to use interface, but retained multilayer mechanics of government. Now build a civilization on other planets to be full of hostile organisms and other unforeseen hazards. For survival will have to develop technologies to coexist with the new neighbors in peace and harmony or engage in open confrontation. Without a doubt, fans of global strategies will get a magnificent gift.

2. The Evil Within (PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360) – October 17


The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


Dodger Shinji Mikami seems to want to please both fans of the classic Resident Evil, and fans of the fourth part. His new work combines familiar to militants from a third party control with ruthless elements of horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos will ransack the room in search of supplies, take each cartridge silently sneak past monsters and deal with them in novel ways – bullets do not take certain creatures. History instead of evil corporations offer immersion into a perverted reality in the spirit of Silent Hill, where can happen any foolishness. Hopefully, The Evil Within fails to return to the fashion now unpopular genre of “survival horror.”

1. Destiny (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360) – September 9


The most anticipated game of the second half 2014


Activision and Bungie are going to be shaken as stale genre of shooters. The game story campaign gives a feeling of vast, living universe in which we live a lot of other people. Heroes come in a fierce firefight with the aliens in the stunning scenery, pumped and pick a more efficient outfit. Seemingly inexhaustible stream of falling objects and three different classes of fighters lead us to believe that the project will entice the long haul. This was echoed by the multiplayer. In online battles should rely on their own knowledge and response cards, and not only on steep gun. The idea with multiple planets gives authors the ability to constantly develop the game, add new scenarios and maps, making virtually endless adventure. Customers can pre-order can already try out the beta on PS3 and PS4.


Analysis


Printing seriously preparing for war for the wallets of players this fall. Some studios develop previous developments, other masterful use uniqueness of their projects, and others are going to surprise with new ideas and unusual combination of familiar elements. It makes sense to think about buying Wii U or any of the current generation of consoles (PS4 looks preferable). Well, PC is the only choice for fans of quality global strategies.


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Review game Guild Wars 2

2005 year, the Internet is filled with clones of World of Warcraft and Korean games. NCSoft company decided to make the unusual step and release the game, unlike other multiplayer role-playing projects. Stood at the head of the plot, the pumping is not important, the world is fundamentally different from the usual fantasy, and the online component was cooperative races and team battles. Moreover, the game does not require monthly payments. Thus was born the Guild Wars. Suddenly she became popular and with her ​​loyal fans. Guild Wars universe subsequently expanded using the biggest additions are not inferior in size to the original, prettier graphics, there were new classes.



But as time passed, needed a sequel. Guild Wars 2 development lasted long enough. Arena.net studio features a new combat system, beautiful graphics engine demonstrated. Now we were allowed to choose a race. The choice of a five outwardly dissimilar from the world of Tyria: tech eared dwarf Asura terrible bestial Enchantment, nordic giants Norns forest Dryads Sylvari and old, good people.Race did not differ from each other set of characteristics, there are a few special abilities. The differences are in the starting area and the first part of the plot.


As in the first Guild Wars, the story in the sequel is not the least important. When you create a hero allow to choose his biography, which changes some key dialogues. Therefore, to create new characters interesting: you can find more details about the world.


Times in Tyria again became restless. People have ceased to be the main race on the continent.Pushed their bestial Enchantment. They live by the precepts of military dictatorship where everything is decided by physical force. After a long war, a truce was arranged, but people still harbored resentment and waiting to win back their land. However, all the plans have to be postponed, because on the horizon loomed bigger problem – the awakening of an ancient dragon that can destroy the world.


Reborn from the ashes of a half-forgotten order, in ancient times won great dragon. History itself can hardly be interesting, but a unique start of each race is capable of surprise. Very interesting to study the political system and to learn the causes of certain events. Plus, the player is often given the chance to choose the path that he wants to go. However, the fork in the plot still converge at a single point – in joining the Order.


Guild Wars 2 – is primarily a massive online role-playing game, which is very different from the corridor-the first part of a cooperative. Here, the developers offered a really giant world in which there is always something to do as one player or group, or even an entire guild.

Review game Guild Wars 2


The entire map is divided into a plurality of Tyria locations limited by level. Each member of the race starts in the region, but nothing prevents you to come to the starting location of people playing for Asura. The game allows you to feel like a real explorer, look at the beautiful scenery, explore the world in search of caches. Yes, here you can find many secret places and you still figure out how to reach them. Sometimes tests are decorated in a platformer where you have to jump under unusual conditions. Also puzzles scattered around the world for unique enemies stripping group, as well as large bosses to destroy which requires a huge amount of people.


Want to go to the location to level 20, and you’re already 35? No problem. The game will adjust your settings to the realities of the current location, and you will receive the normal amount of experience and a good thing as it would receive another character required level. This system allows you to be close to friends, what level they would not have been, not to spoil them, and the game itself does not get bored. Disappointing only that the maximum level is dialed much faster than opening up at least one third of the world map.

Review game Guild Wars 2


Results in the game are 8 different classes. System development is fundamentally different from what it was in the first part. There are two types of active abilities. First defined arms. They are available all at once, just to kill a couple of monsters to open them. Others bought ability for points that you get for raising levels of the character and perform special missions scattered across the world map.


Each class may own several weapons. Here you can safely meet the necromancer with two daggers or a defender with his staff. With the achievement of a certain level you get extra points for the purchase of passive abilities that can radically change the character.


Classes maximally different from each other. Each has unique features. At the necromancer, for example – is the energy with which he turns into a real death. Do Elementalist per weapon hits the four elements that need to be switched in the correct order to get the maximum damage.


The game does not support classes, like a doctor. Each class is able to treat and comrade, and enhance its performance. Themselves battle tested in the active pace. Here it is necessary to closely monitor their movements, watch out for monsters attacks, because there is the opportunity to roll and evade deadly outburst. It is also necessary to closely monitor the recharging their abilities to correctly and in the proper order to use them. Of course, most battles do not require work flat out, but once you decide to stroll the dungeons, the game immediately remind you of its advanced combat system.


During a walk through the wonderful world of Tyria than not only have to deal with. Missions are varied, they are then sent to just “kill all”, then converted to exotic animals and forced to hunt down prey. Developers have provided jobs for everyone, and most of them can be finished in several ways.


And in Guild Wars 2 is a dynamic event. The authors have come up with a chain of events that lead to changes in the game world. You can safely run the ruined castle, not knowing that 20 minutes ago, he was safe and went for it a massive battle. Many of these events lead player in unique locations that are not available initially.

Review game Guild Wars 2


Besides the standard dungeon with many bosses still have a special mission to the maximum level characters, called Fractals. In them you’re fighting with a mighty dragon, and defeating them must clearly fulfill the set conditions. Huge numbers of people divided into groups that are trying to fulfill orders correctly. Destroy the main enemy from the first time you can not probably any team. High complexity – it’s really good quality Guild Wars 2.


If you get tired of fighting against monsters, you can challenge other players. Simply select the desired item on the menu and you will transfer immediately to a special location.


The game has two types of battles between players. In the first hero provided the maximum level, he chooses it needs skills and weapons, all are equal. People running around the map and try to destroy each other, simultaneously capturing the enemy positions. Another type is a war between the servers, called WvW (World versus World). Here, too, give the maximum level, but you have things remain the same quality. In this type of game involves three server. The task is simple – to capture key points on the map, represented as outposts. For all multiplayer battle a reward in the form of a special currency that can be exchanged for a variety of useful things.


Besides battles in Guild Wars 2 are presented and peaceful pursuits. Local crafts can hardly be interesting, but they bring a lot of benefits. Need to collect ingredients, and then try to make something of them. You can come up with a recipe by trial or buy it. However, a player is offered a choice of only two professions. Especially not clear.


The game is extremely beautiful, not because of tech graphics, and stunning work of artists. Unique visual style, mixed and where technology and magic, easily likable. Frustrating that a large gathering of people frame rate drops to an unacceptable level. But the developers made it possible to very quickly change graphics settings, so if you need it you can easily put the minimum.


Diagnosis


Guild Wars 2 came out in 2012, but still looks fresh and interesting, and a huge amount of playing only confirms this. Regularly developers add interesting global events, encouraging a great addition, conduct tournaments. The game is alive and growing, it does not require monthly payments. Enough to pay one time to dive into the magical world of Tyria.


Pro:

  • Huge and unusual world

  • Dynamic events

  • A variety of tasks

  • Designed combat system, responsive handling

  • Interesting character development

  • Memorable visual style

  • Fascinating competitive multiplayer

  • The game is constantly evolving

  • No subscription fee

Contra:

  • Boring system crafts

  • Serious drop the frame rate in clusters of players

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"Hercules" - Kratos in a lion's skin

Fear of breaking patterns in tatters and striving to meet the traditions of the genre is not spoiled one great idea. Another biography of Hercules did not escape this fate. Authors of the film Hercules («Hercules” in domestic box office), which is playing tricks on Greek mythology, pleasing action scenes, but the story periodically leaning toward nabivshih nauseam turns and rants.



According to the author’s version, Hercules (played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) was the usual mercenary who traveled to ancient Greece in the company of friends. All his feats – no more than advertising, designed to give the bounty hunter halo superstrong, invulnerable warrior. Nephew Hercules perfectly able to invent and tell stories about what his uncle, he says, the son of Zeus and bare hands killed the Nemean lion. Tales circulated commoners, they believe in them and the glory of the heroes and enemies fear. Once in the tavern gatherings interrupts daughter of the ruler of Thrace and Hercules offers a generous reward if he will deliver the province from Rhesus villain.

"Hercules" - Kratos in a lion's skin


Home is not just encouraged, it inspires. The authors skillfully alter the canonical tale, and the characters are his words do not climb and masterfully ridiculed mythological nonsense. “The Rock” perfectly fits the image of a warrior without fear and without reproach. He playfully deals with gangsters, finds time for jokes on the fictional biography and flaunts Herculean muscles before beauty. After this film, another actor in the form of Kratos is difficult to imagine. Actually, this Hercules enough to shave, anger, covered with ashes, and now ready to tear to pieces the gods.


However, the authors did not continue the job. Hercules with his company comes to the aid of Thrace, teaches soldiers makes them invincible army. In between, he communicates with the boy-prince, who also wants to become a great warrior. Mercenary in a cold sweat remembers the past, and his friends broadcast about the hard life and brotherhood in arms. All this hinders the story, makes it boring.Most writers moves so verified that converted into a crosslinked film of cliché tale of betrayal and a simple transformation of a mercenary leader.


But at, so to speak, dramatic scenes have one plus – transience. The authors do not take the time to make the attempts of the minor characters multifaceted personalities. Comrades Hercules, as well as other heroes, not prone to tiring dialogues. Just thrown joke relieves the tension.


In the moments when the authors again switched to a mockery of myths, the film opens with the best hand. Fantastic stories about the exploits of Hercules run up quite reasonable questions from the crowd. Clash of Legends and reality in the film shows excellent and often brings a smile.


In battles converge armies, heroes deftly ravpravlyayutsya enemies who archery who throwing knives, who rushes into the crowd berserk with axes. Hercules fighting club. He literally hammers opponents into the ground, scatters them to the side with one hand off the ground and used as a projectile. Long plans is not here, but due to the skilful combination of panoramic views and a show of force Hercules battles look great. Sometimes low age rating makes itself felt, there really is no blood that causes rejection during rough battle. Although entertainment fights is not affected.

"Hercules" - Kratos in a lion's skin


A pleasant surprise for fans of God of War is not only the appearance of the main character in a loincloth with a naked torso, but amusing reference to the well-known series. This familiar monsters, and some scenes, and the manner of Hercules to open locked doors. Moreover, these “quotations” which is woven into the overall picture.

Diagnosis


The authors suggested an unusual image of Hercules, masterfully mock myths and do not forget about the simple but moderately amusing, secondary characters. But the original base was clamped within mediocrity. The painting consists of unequal parts and switches it on boring conversations, the obvious twists. Vigorous narrative, a rapid transition from drama to jokes, large-scale slaughter and beautiful surroundings brighten the overall secondary film and justify Movies. Still, the heroic epics, and even with such a brutal protagonist, shoot every day.


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The Walking Dead: new pictures from the fifth season

Portal Entertainment Weekly shared new snapshots of the fifth season of the TV zombie thriller The Walking Dead. 




Rick (Andrew Lincoln) as always resolute and cautious. 


The Walking Dead: new pictures from the fifth season

I bet you’ve never seen Daryl (Norman Reedus) so helpless. 


The Walking Dead: new pictures from the fifth season

Carol (Melissa McBride) Judith with the baby. 


The Walking Dead: new pictures from the fifth season

Special attention is given promotional poster of the fifth season, which, besides the above mentioned characters, you’ll also find: Carl (Chandler Riggs), Michon (Danai Gurira), Glenn (Steven Yuen), Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Sergeant Abraham Ford (Michael Kudlits ). 

The fifth season of The Walking Dead will be aired on TV channel AMC on October 12.



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Tim Kring: "New "Heroes" will surprise the audience"

Tim Kring, creator of the series Heroes, spoke about the work on the reboot of the popular show and shared the first details about the plot and the format of the Heroes Reborn. 




Do you like the new 13-episode format of “Heroes”? 

It’s no secret that many viewers are fond of mini-series more than 24 serial seasons aired from September to May. People are willing to wait for the continuation of their favorite shows for years. Filmmakers learned a lot from the book series like “Harry Potter.” Then author JK Rowling announced beforehand readers that only plans to write seven books. Thus, fans of the novels can know at what point in the story is completed. The same applies to the mini-series format. Eight years ago we planned transitions between seasons, but had no idea how long “Heroes” will be aired.This, of course, difficult decision to part with some of the characters of the show. The new 13-episode format has a big advantage, because now we can put the story in the exact number of episodes. We have something to surprise the audience. 


Tim Kring: "New "Heroes" will surprise the audience"

Who decided to return to “Heroes” on the screens? 

Guide NBC offered me again to take the lead on this franchise. Four years ago we had to finish the story, failing to realize all our ideas. The team will try to use the series storylines, which was planned to present to the audience in the fifth season of“Heroes”. We have new and fresh ideas that will hopefully help you successfully restart the project. In the mini-series will be a lot of new characters. In this world in which the action unfold show will be recognizable to fans of “Heroes.” The plot of the new series will start after the events of the fourth season. 


Tim Kring: "New "Heroes" will surprise the audience"
Should we wait for the return of the characters of the original series? 

Most of the characters are created by us specifically for the new show. Important role in the miniseries play Noah Bennet, linking together several storylines original“Heroes”. Once the work on reboot, I turned to Jack Coleman, to make sure that he can help us to work on Heroes Reborn. We expect that the fans favorite characters to link the stories of old and new series. 


Tim Kring: "New "Heroes" will surprise the audience"

According to recent reports, the company Coleman in the cast miniseries can make Zachary Quinto. “I am grateful to Tim Kring for his role Siler, changed the course of my career - said the actor. - I would be happy to participate in the creation of Heroes Reborn, but I can prevent busy work schedule. I am sure that Kring give viewers a great series. “ 



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Infinite Supernatural and the inevitable spin-off

Spoilers!


Reservations TVGuide shared with readers excerpts from the speeches of members of the crew’s Supernatural on the press tour Television Critics Association. 
The tenth season of the show will continue the story of Dean Winchester who became a demon hunter particularly odious creature. Explanation of relations with the demons will be devoted to the main part of the plot. However, the executive producer of the hit show The CW channel Jeremy Carver promised that a new chapter of the story, in addition to traditional demons, angels and ghosts, werewolves will play a significant role. “While Sam will attempt to help his brother, the hunt will enigmatic character who will do anything to complicate the life of Winchester” - intrigued Carver.


Supernatural will soon come to a serious mark of 200 episodes, and fans of the project, of course, concerned about how much more the show will last on the air.Carver tried to allay their excitement: “None of us is not going to rest on our laurels.We have created many more stories to be told. “


Infinite Supernatural and the inevitable spin-off


His willingness to continue production on the series and the tenth season performers shared the title role, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. Actors, for nine years with their characters akin admitted that still live in awe of the script and enjoy work. Both agreed that history has faded over the years, but because they are willing to continue to entertain his fans.


Jeremy Carver also announced their own guesses as to the final Supernatural  , which sooner or later will have to stay, “I know that the creator of the series Eric Kripkehas in mind the ending, but it is not shared with me his thoughts. I also have a representation of how to complete a perilous journey of Sam and Dean, but I want to leave room for new ideas. Show unwind much stronger than you could dream of, and we are not going to rest on our laurels. “


Chapter channel The CW Mark Pedovits supported conversation: “I’d love to look like the plot Supernatural develops after the tenth season. If the creators of the show and will continue to “cheers” to do their job, and the guys have expressed their willingness to act, I will only “.


Infinite Supernatural and the inevitable spin-off



Pedovits also reported that the channel is interested in yet another attempt to create a spin-off Supernatural: “The level of the first spin-off was lower than we would like. But we told the producers show that they are willing to consider new concepts. “


The premiere of the tenth season of Supernatural held on October 7.



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The creators of Gotham will open doors Arkham asylum

Speaking to reporters IGN shouranner series Gotham Bruno Heller admitted that the writers of the future superhero show on Fox plan to tell the history of the clinic for the criminally insane Arkham.


Clinic, in which the walls at different times held many religious universe villains DC, was first mentioned in the comics in 1974. “This is a grim institution has played an important role in the growth of crime in Gotham, which led to the formation of Batman. Clinic has always been an interesting plot engine because it gave authors the ability to not kill the villains, and send them to forced treatment. We will definitely refer to the question of why so many of these offenders are eventually released, easily arranging escapes from Arkham “- said Heller.


The creators of Gotham will open doors Arkham asylum


According shourannera an important role in the storyline of Arkham Asylum to play Dr. Hugo Strange. Famous villain appeared in the pages of DC graphic novels in 1940. Hugo was one of the first opponents Batman learned that behind the mask of the hero lurks billionaire Bruce Wayne. Highly intelligent and brilliant background in psychology, chemistry and biology scientist famous for his experiments on patients Arkham.


The creators of Gotham will open doors Arkham asylum


Heller added that one of the characters in the series will be Harvey Dent. “In our series, this character will be over Wayne – said Bruno. – The last thing we want to shoot a teenage drama, and seated Bruce Harvey for one party. ”


Premiere of Gotham is scheduled for September 22.



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Arrow: intriguing spoilers for the third season!

Attention, spoilers! 

Producer Marc Guggenheim continues to provide fans of the TV adventure fantasy Arrow the details of the third season. We have already mentioned that the secondary characters of the series will get more screen time. According to the producer, spectators are expected not only flashbacks to their participation, but also the long-awaited reincarnation heroes. 



First of all we are talking about Roy Harper, who was on the show played by actor Colton Haynes. Fans of the DC Comics universe has long been know that Roy Harper - alter-ego hero nicknamed Arsenal. However, in the second season of Arrows viewers did not wait reincarnation Harper Arsenal. Guggenheim promised that justice for this character in the third season of the TV show.

“I would like to pay more attention to Roy. This season, you really feel that he was part of the team, crime fighter in his own suit. Of course, he has yet to face the consequences of poisoning serum mirakuru. After going through such trauma, he just had to wear a mask character. Rest assured, in the third season, he will fulfill all expectations “, – assured the producer. 


Arrow: intriguing spoilers for the third season!

As proof of his words, the creators of Arrows released promo photo of Roy in a stylish way of Arsenal, we are pleased to present … 

In the history of the sisters Lance also will be some changes. Despite the worsening of their relations in the finals last season, Sarah (Katie Lotz) still returns to Starling City. How long, the show’s creators did not elaborate, but it is unlikely to pass the arrival quietly. 

“Her appearance in the city – one of my favorite scenes. It all looks as if it is a trailer for the cool action, “- shares his impressions of the Guggenheim. 


Arrow: intriguing spoilers for the third season!

Do not forget that Laurel (Katie Cassidy) now knows all about Oliver (Stephen Amell) and his team. It may to some extent be a part of this community. When this happens, the audience finally have an opportunity to look at the interaction with the same Laurel Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) or Diggle (David Ramsey), because earlier the way these characters almost do not overlap. According to some reports, the main character will not be easy to tear between so many beautiful women in his secret bunker. 

“In the third episode, viewers will be an interesting scene between Felicity and Laurel. In it, we have implemented those ideas, which have long dreamed of. Also we have the opportunity to bring relations Laurel and Diggle to a new level, “- saidMarc Guggenheim. 


Arrow: intriguing spoilers for the third season!
By the way, most Diggle in the third season of waiting good news: the show’s producers are going to make his father. Odna of storylines lead to pregnancy of his beloved Laila (Audrey Marie Anderson). 

Start of the third season of the show Arrow is scheduled for October 8.



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