If you watching tactical FPS games (CoD: Advanced Warfare, Black Ops, etc.) with fast conversation between the players, check out Silvabul over on Twitch.
Silvabul is still growing an audience, which means the odds of winning a great giveaway are really good!
Show some love, win some free stuff, and check out great gameplay and conversation with Silvabul - currently streaming GTA, CoD: Advanced Warfare, and other great games. Head on over and check them out now!
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Remember, you can always find me over on Steam, during the odd hours of the morning.
Sometimes I get in the mood to watch the chaos of One vs. All or the mayhem that ensues when Squad-based games go wrong. Then there are the people who do it right. People who use the advantages of the maps in games like Battlefield Hardline. DeathStalks18 is one of those individuals, who can size up a game and get in there to deliver an entertaining live stream on Twitch. Seriously, watching DeathStalks18 makes me want to start using my XB1 more often - but then again, it's so fun just to watch him play, that there's little else I want to do.
Sometimes my own schedule leaves me with little time play game (especially as of late), so I've taken to watching people who are really good at playing the games I enjoy. Lately, I've been watching Twitch streamer ainabaasch play FFXIV, because I get to see the whole game, and get to see some awesome endgame raids, dungeons, and new expansion content that I'm probably not going to be able to get to for months.
Watch live video from ainabaasch on www.twitch.tv
Aina Baasch is extremely good at the game, and highly entertaining to watch. (In fact, I've spent a good amount of time working with her raid videos playing in the corner of my monitor.) Her streaming schedule is as follows:
Friday: 9PM to 12AM CST
Saturday: 8PM to 12AM CST
Sunday: 8PM to 11PM CST
If you can't catch any of her live streams, you can always check out her YouTube channel, to catch any dungeon runs and raids from earlier in the game.
For a Twitch stream to hold my attention, it has to be entertaining, funny, and show off the game (any game - because it's my vice of choice) in a fun way shows me the ins and outs in a way that can (potentially - because playing with others involves skills I don't quite possess) make me a better player.
Little Red is a long time gamer who loves RPGs and she's focusing a lot of her time playing Heroes of the Storm. I watched a few of Red's past broadcasts and - as much as I enjoy playing games - I just wanted to grab a snack and a drink, and keep watching. Not only does Red have the skills to back up any game she starts, but the commentary is quick-witted and really funny.
Red doesn't just play Heroes of the Storm (though I may have a new favorite spectator sport, after watching her go a few rounds). She also likes to mix things up with AAA games like The Witcher 3, and even some indie games, for a nice well-rounded mix.
Right now, LittleRed5's streaming schedule looks like this:
Tuesdays: 5-8pm
Wednesdays: 5-8pm (games with viewers!)
Fridays: 5-8pm
Occasional weekends and random days.
Seriously, if you like gaming, and want to watch some highly entertaining HotS sessions with a streamer not only is VERY good at the game, but makes the experience feel inclusive with the audience, check out LittleRed5 as soon as you get the chance!
Now that the glorious Steam Summer Sale is over, and I've has some time to actually play (some of) the games that made their way into my library (thanks to friends and devs alike), I'd like to tell you about Axiom Verge, by Thomas Happ.
I grew up with Metroid. Exploration, occasional glitches, interesting enemies, and an amazing soundtrack all converged to create an atmosphere that had me exploring every nook of the map, testing things, and racking up dozens (if not, hundreds) of hours of gameplay.
Axiom Verge recreates that atmosphere on a level I've not seen from other "Metroid-like" games. Even at full price, this gem is definitely worth every penny. Here's some gameplay of my time exploring and making it up to the first boss (or miniboss, I can't tell yet).
With over 60 million people playing, worldwide, you could say that Summoners War is a pretty popular game. But Summoners War isn't a mobile game that has you tapping the screen mindlessly to waste time - Summoners War involves strategy, forethought, and a complete understanding of the rules.
To help you along, Twitch user (and top-rated Summoners War player) Omgbomber hosts regular sessions to give tips and strategic plans to get the most out of Summoners War.
Omgbomber streams live from 8am-8pm Central, with Friday night streaming starting at 6pm. For all other times and special events, you should head on over to Twitch and take a look at Omgbomber's schedule.
Space Platform is a fun and challenging platformer, involving physics, timing, and extreme jumping, while requiring the player to maintain awareness of the in-game surroundings.
The backstory for Space Platform is as follows:
On May 4th, 2418 - A group of scientists introduced a program named “Sapien” to the public. The application can be used to alter or create a human from scratch. For a period the world rejoiced as elimination of disease and immortality was becoming a reality. However, optimism was short lived as world leaders realized the dangers that came with the program. They feared biological terrorist attacks using the program.
As the world’s population split in two, World Leaders banned the program and ordered all of its copies destroyed. In secret, a group of scientists formed “The Resurrection Initiative”. They divided the last copy of the program into pieces and sent it into the orbits of random uninhibited planets. Ironically it was too late. A terrorist cult released an “entity” into the atmosphere that could alter humans and make breathing oxygen deadly. Before anyone could figure out what’s going on. The human population was wiped out in less than a week.
You, Captain Sean Marshal were put in cryostatis as part of the “Resurrection Initiative” and woke up 200 years after human extinction. Your task is to collect the pieces of “Sapien” and resurrect humans. You are humanity’s only hope.
Space Platform is a first person slow paced platformer that relies more on knowing your surroundings and figuring out what you should do next. The game is set in space where the only sound you will hear is your footsteps. The core goal for each level is to collect the artifact and reach the teleporter.
Space Platform offers 20 unique levels, gorgeous graphics, and a minimal HUD so you can enjoy the game without anything interfering with your immersion. With great gameplay, zero ads, and zero in-app purchases, Space Platform is one of the best games I've played on the iPhone and iPad in a long time.
You can get Space Platform over on iTunes, and you can check out other games by the developer (Ahmed Imam) over at Muse Tools.
