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New RUSE Open Beta Video, Tanktastic!

DualShockers writes, "RUSE is a Strategic Real-Time game that takes the realism of war to a whole new level for the RTS genre. If you don't believe me check out this new game play video with developer insight. You can even download the open beta right now for free on Steam, if you can't wait for its upcoming release to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

This game RUSE looks like it has the potential to be one of the more realistic, innovative, and fun Overhead Strategy games in over a decade. With the genre growing stale, I am very excited to see a game like this emerge. Hit this link to find out what will be in the open beta and get yourself downloading it today. Check out the trailer below for more and don't forget to stay tuned as we bring you more information on this title..."

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Hitman07695183d ago

This game looks surprisingly pretty great!

Hitman07695183d ago

I'm tempted to grab the beta right now after seeing this video, although I'm very busy with Lunar right now!

iiprotocolii5183d ago

I love RTS games, but this one just looks like it's going to make me somewhat dizzy.

Letros5183d ago

After playing the beta I can say, if you're an RTS vet, you probably won't get into this, its very simplistic, but definitely accessible for those who are new to the genre or really don't mind something more casual.

Hitman07695183d ago

@Letros, that's a shame, I was definitely hoping this expanded the genre not "streamlined" it. Still, I sometimes like "casual" experiences as well, maybe I'll check this out when I have time.

iiprotocolii5183d ago

That guy is French. Now where is Captain Obvious when I need him?

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Dante's Inferno and R.U.S.E. are now Backwards Compatible!

Just a little while ago, Major Nelson posted on Twitter that Dante’s Inferno and R.U.S.E. have been added to the ever-growing list of backward compatible Xbox games. The games are available for purchase through the digital store, or just insert your old disc and the game should automatically download. As a [Continue Reading]

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LgbtWarrior2134d ago

Dante’s inferno is awesome. Great game.

spwittbold2134d ago

If they would add Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge and Ninja Gaiden 2 to BC I'd jazz my pants.

Switch4One2134d ago

I'm waiting for Castlevania Lords of Shadow 1 to come to BC.

MWH2134d ago

What a great game LoS was.

Switch4One2134d ago

And out of nowhere as well! It really had no business being as good as it was.

MWH2134d ago

True, it's rare to play a game with moderate to no expectations then have your mind blown away!

The unfortunate thing is that at the time many reviewers were not kind to it because it did Castlevania differently and because it copied from God of War. i found those reviews sad because they missed a great game for stupid reasons. Same for Dante's Inferno.

One thing is for sure, we were the lucky ones 👍🏻

Switch4One2134d ago

I immediately got a God of War vibe but it was done so well that I didn't care that it deviated from the series so much.
The story, the setting, the Sir Patrick Stewart, the gameplay, all wonderful!

MWH2134d ago

Don't forget the music it is amazing.

I thought the same and that's what those journslists keep missing. Games copy from each other all the time and since the begining, GoW itself borrowed from games like Devil May Cry and Rygar but it is the excution that should also count and everything about this game was top quality.

Nice to see a fellow gamer who enjoyed the same rare gems.

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DasTier2134d ago

Surprised that RUSE has been added. Wasn’t that game taken off Steam and the Microsoft Store a few years back due to publisher rights issues?

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ThePsychoGamer4175d ago (Edited 4175d ago )

10) Disgeae 4: A promise Unforgotten

7) Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention

5) Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice

Two problems with this

Detention was a PSV game and in what world was Disgaea 3 better than 4?

Godmars2904175d ago

Because as you can probably guess this was a badly put together and researched list. Was basically just every STG title to appear or be talked about by Sony.

rnmartinez4173d ago

Loved Deadblock and Awesomenauts especially - but I'm glad to see that Plants vs ZOmbies was tops! I was so excited when this was added to PS+, and really I feel that just about anyone can jump into it. Not too over the top military, great gameplay and simple mechanics.

timothylittle4173d ago (Edited 4173d ago )

Glad to see at least one of these comments offers something meaningful to the discussion!

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What Happened To Strategy Gaming

What is the answer to 99 out of 100 questions? Money…

You need look no further than the strategy gaming genre for confirmation. I recall a time. A very long time ago, when finding a good strategy game was as easy as stopping at an Electronics Boutique, and going to the strategy section. You could pick out almost any game and not miss.

These days that’s not the case. Why? Well, money, and “they” think we Americans are stupid.

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X-Factor4301d ago

I wonder it XCOM will deliver, and finally fill that void missing in consoles. Nothing really worthy in the strategy genre.

All those games that IGN and gamespot rate with a 7 or 8, like Halo Wars and such, it should be more like 3's or 4's.

Those games utterly suck. About the only game that has gotten it right on the console is R.U.S.E

Sean Ryno4301d ago

I disagree very strongly with you. Ensemble did an OUTSTANDING job with Halo Wars. Go on there on any given weekend and you'll see there are more players in that than Halo 3. They built the game from the ground up for a console, and it shows. Albeit, the game is pretty simple compared to pc-strategy games, but the reason for that is obvious, the controller. I have played that game a lot and can say that it is still fun, relaxing, and a great change of pace.

Tell me please, how does Halo Wars "utterly suck"?

Robochobo4301d ago

It's still here, I enjoy playing the Total War series so much. The mods for each one keep it fresh, and the Third Age Total War mod for Medieval Total War II (Based off the LotR) has kept me busy for weeks. Continuous DLC for Shogun Total War II adds days of game play and makes it feel like a new game each time you run it. Games like Tropico and Sim City can have you invested in spending time building and sustaining massive cities for weeks/days as well. When Rome Total War II comes out at retail, the strategy genre will boom yet again, and will usher in a new era of what a RTS/Strategy game should be considered.

Qrphe4301d ago

Dood mods are fucking awesome
Ive brrn playing the Game of Thrones mod myself

And to answer this narrow-minded title
They're on PC!

iamlegend99994301d ago

Well I still play Warcraft 3. I will never stop playing that game.

h311rais3r4301d ago

There's plenty o strategy games on pc.

AAACE54301d ago

I miss dune 2000! I hate going through hoops to try to play it. The only game that kept me so captivated that i played for over 24 hours straight!

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