Just today, the folks at BitDefender launched a computer themed tower-defense title on Facebook called VirusWars. The game has a clever premise - you are in charge of protecting the inner workings of your computer system. It's up to you to place defense systems on your motherboard and other various computer hardware in order to keep out all manner of nasty things, from malware and spyware to viruses and even spam.
The game's tower defense layout will be incredibly familiar to those who have played even one other game in the genre. You'll be allowed to choose a level set to start on, with each level giving you a different amount of coins to start with. You'll be able to spend those coins on defensive items, including multiple varieties of turret. These turrets come in different colors and with different stats, with the more powerful options obviously costing more coins to place. That is, you'll be able to choose from a whole host of different stat configurations, from those turrets that shoot fast, but are weak, to those that shoot slowly, but can dominate most anything that enters their path.
Meet us behind the break to see how you'll be able to put your strategy to use to defeat the evil viruses.
You'll be able to see the standard path that all enemies will walk down when you are placing your defensive units. If you can afford it, you'd of course want to place multiple units along each path, in positions where they will be able to reach the most number of viruses before they can attack your system's "health." Once you believe you're ready to face enemies, you can click on the "Send Wave" button to set the gameplay into action.
From here, you can either pause the action, or you can speed it up, for times when you know you'll win and don't need to watch things play out. The game doesn't pause if you open up the shop, but you are allowed to do so and to place new defensive units on the fly. For each enemy you defeat, you'll earn a small amount of coins, which can then be spent to either upgrade your current units to become more powerful, or simply buy additional units from the store.
For each virus that escapes your defenses, and makes it to the "core," you'll lose a bit of health. Depending on the level pack you're playing, you may have to take on 50 waves or more before you've competed the round. You'll be able to track your overall score for a particular level by keeping an eye on the neighbor bar at the bottom of the screen. You can also check out your individual stats (how many kills you've made in total across all of the five current levels), and your team stats (all users choose from one of four teams to join) in order to make sure that you're doing your part in the group.
All told, VirusWars appears to be a pretty solid, if a bit shallow take on the tower defense genre. With a small gameplay area, it's unlikely that most users would get overwhelmed with the placement of their defenses, opening this game up to many more players - especially those that may not be seasoned veterans with the gameplay formula.
Chủ Nhật, 8 tháng 1, 2012
FarmVille Valentine Sneak Peek: Heart Elephant, Pink Swan, Romantic Pavilion, and More
In our continued effort to bring you all of the latest happenings in FarmVille, today we bring you another Valentine's Day themed edition of the FarmVille Sneak Peek. This time, we've found five new items - two animals, and either two or three decorations, depending on how Zynga classifies one item in particular.
The two animals are the Heart Elephant and the Pink Swan. With the recent fuss over Ducklings, it will be interesting to see if the Pink Swan is added to the list of options for growing a Duckling, or if it is simply placed in the store as a premium animal available for purchase. The Heart Elephant, then, continues in this year's theme of releasing pink animals covered in hearts.
As for the other three items, they are the Chocolate Fountain (which animates with flowing chocolate), a Romantic Pavilion (a great accompaniment to the Romantic Gazebo), and the Lady Gouldian Finches. Personally, I'd say that these are some of the prettiest birds released in the game - it would only be better if you could actually harvest from these birds, or if each individual bird were larger.
As usual, there's no guarantee that these items will officially be released in the game, so keep that in mind.
Check out the rest of our Valentine's Day coverage right here.
Will you purchase any of these items should they be released in FarmVille, or are you ready to move on from the Valentine's Day theme already?
The two animals are the Heart Elephant and the Pink Swan. With the recent fuss over Ducklings, it will be interesting to see if the Pink Swan is added to the list of options for growing a Duckling, or if it is simply placed in the store as a premium animal available for purchase. The Heart Elephant, then, continues in this year's theme of releasing pink animals covered in hearts.
As for the other three items, they are the Chocolate Fountain (which animates with flowing chocolate), a Romantic Pavilion (a great accompaniment to the Romantic Gazebo), and the Lady Gouldian Finches. Personally, I'd say that these are some of the prettiest birds released in the game - it would only be better if you could actually harvest from these birds, or if each individual bird were larger.
As usual, there's no guarantee that these items will officially be released in the game, so keep that in mind.
Check out the rest of our Valentine's Day coverage right here.
Will you purchase any of these items should they be released in FarmVille, or are you ready to move on from the Valentine's Day theme already?
FarmVille Sneak Peek: Long Onions, Lilac Daffodils, Strapsberry, Purple Tomato and More
Earlier today, we brought you a look at a quick trio of unreleased crops in FarmVille, that will most likely be released in the game as part of the upcoming Greenhouse feature, which will allow you to create hybrid crops to plant and master on your farm. While Fire Peppers, Rice Meal and Jalapenos are one thing, this newest set of unreleased crops comes in the form of not only food items, but also some of the prettiest flowers we've seen in the game to date.
These new crops are (from left to right in the image above): Long Onions, Lilac Daffodils, Strapsberries (a mix between strawberries and raspberries), Purple Tomatoes, Whiskey Pete, Red Spinach, Squashkin (squash mixed with pumpkin), and Poppy Sunflowers.
Again, if and when these crops are released as part of the upcoming Greenhouse, they will all be masterable, so I hope you have the patience necessary to make your way through each one, one by one. No word yet as to the harvesting times or costs of these new crops, but we'll be sure to bring you all of the stats once they officially launch in the game.
These new crops are (from left to right in the image above): Long Onions, Lilac Daffodils, Strapsberries (a mix between strawberries and raspberries), Purple Tomatoes, Whiskey Pete, Red Spinach, Squashkin (squash mixed with pumpkin), and Poppy Sunflowers.
Again, if and when these crops are released as part of the upcoming Greenhouse, they will all be masterable, so I hope you have the patience necessary to make your way through each one, one by one. No word yet as to the harvesting times or costs of these new crops, but we'll be sure to bring you all of the stats once they officially launch in the game.
Thứ Sáu, 6 tháng 1, 2012
FrontierVille Cheats and Tips: Upgrade the Chicken Coop in a flash
The coyotes are coming to FrontierVille. If you don't have your Chicken Coop ready and upgraded by then, you may as well kiss those chickens goodbye. Luckily, a forum contributor named King of Skulls has thought up a crafty trick to upgrade that coop as quickly as possible. First, make sure you have no unfinished buildings aside from the Chicken Coop and meet us behind the break.
Be warned that this tip is for veteran pioneers with lots of resources only. Now that you have no buildings to worry about, purchase a Saw Mill. Plant it on the ground and give it those 40 whacks. Whatever you do, do not finish the Saw Mill by turning in those items. Instead, gather as many Care Packages as you can by either giving them out as Free Gifts or asking your friends for them. Once you've acquired a good amount of them, open them all up.
Because the Saw Mill and Chicken Coop require much of the same items to complete and upgrade, you will only receive exactly what you need for the Chicken Coop. Players have reported getting nearly every item needed instantly. However, you will still have to grab the elusive Chicken Wire by asking friends or sending one out. Now, wasn't that simple (but expensive)?
Check out the rest of our FrontierVille Cheats & Tips right here.
Have you finished the Chicken Coop yet? What tips do you have for getting the coop done quickly?
Be warned that this tip is for veteran pioneers with lots of resources only. Now that you have no buildings to worry about, purchase a Saw Mill. Plant it on the ground and give it those 40 whacks. Whatever you do, do not finish the Saw Mill by turning in those items. Instead, gather as many Care Packages as you can by either giving them out as Free Gifts or asking your friends for them. Once you've acquired a good amount of them, open them all up.
Because the Saw Mill and Chicken Coop require much of the same items to complete and upgrade, you will only receive exactly what you need for the Chicken Coop. Players have reported getting nearly every item needed instantly. However, you will still have to grab the elusive Chicken Wire by asking friends or sending one out. Now, wasn't that simple (but expensive)?
Check out the rest of our FrontierVille Cheats & Tips right here.
Have you finished the Chicken Coop yet? What tips do you have for getting the coop done quickly?
Conan O'Brien plays Angry Birds life-sized, sticks it to the Swedes
If you needed any more confirmation that Angry Birds is huge, Coco's involvement should do the trick. Conan O'Brien played a life-sized version of Rovio's pig-smashing sensation on his TBS show last night. The stunt was to commemorate that his show is now available online for one week. Finally, Finland, his greatest group of foreign fans, can enjoy that red tuft of hair whenever they darn well please. "We have decided to honor tonight Finland's greatest contribution to mankind," Conan said last night. "I'm talking of course about the videogame, Angry Birds." As an extra bonus, Conan helped the Finns get a one-up over their lifelong rivals, the Swedes, by using Ikea furniture as the pigs' stronghold. The results are nothing short of hilarious.
What do you think of Conan's version of Angry Birds?
What do you think of Conan's version of Angry Birds?
FarmVille Scam Alert! The Rainbow Cow News Feed post is a lie
Rainbow Cow Scam
First it was cake, and now we can't even trust cows? The FarmVille scammers are at it again with this Rainbow Cow News Feed post circulating through Facebook. FarmVille Freak reports that this is, in fact, a scam. Whatever you do, do not click on this offer and warn the friend whose account it was posted through. The number one giveaway that a free item post is a scam is that the message does not come directly from Zynga. Not to mention the unlikely language, typos and shady offer pages the links normally take you to.
[Image Credit: FarmVille Freak]
Have you fallen victim to this scam or another before? How do you think is the best way to handle a FarmVille scam?
First it was cake, and now we can't even trust cows? The FarmVille scammers are at it again with this Rainbow Cow News Feed post circulating through Facebook. FarmVille Freak reports that this is, in fact, a scam. Whatever you do, do not click on this offer and warn the friend whose account it was posted through. The number one giveaway that a free item post is a scam is that the message does not come directly from Zynga. Not to mention the unlikely language, typos and shady offer pages the links normally take you to.
[Image Credit: FarmVille Freak]
Have you fallen victim to this scam or another before? How do you think is the best way to handle a FarmVille scam?
CityVille Cheats and Tips: Energy Stockpiling 101
Energy!
Many players see the rampant Energy gain in CityVille as one of its major flaws, because it allows the game to move too rapidly. But guess what, we're stuck with it for the time being, and there are plenty of ways to essentially play the game when and how you want--for free. No more of that buying Batteries nonsense. When forum member Provincia asked how high players could increase their Energy by, the responses were staggering. Yet not impossible. In fact, shooting your Energy level into three-digits territory is easy.
1. Send and you shall receive
The best way to get Energy is to send it. So, when there is nothing else to send your friends, send them +3 Energy Batteries. There's a high chance that they will return the favor. Stow these away for a rainy day. I've seen players reach over 300 Energy using just this method.
2. Go green
Not literally, but be smart about your Energy use. If you have particularly helpful friends, leave the costly stuff to them and only collect from properties that reward Energy. Just about every Community Building has a chance of dropping Energy. Actions while visiting friends cost zero Energy, so return the favor to them. If everyone involved understands that everyone else is trying to conserve Energy, then all is well.
Batteries!
3. Collections rock
There are a few Collections in the game that reward players with Energy when turned in. That said, I'd recommend only dealing with buildings that result in Energy-yielding Collections. These would include the Coffee Shop, Hot Cocoa Shop, Toy Store, Videogame Store, Pool Hall, Tavern, Corner Store, Tofu Burger and plenty more. Just check the Collections section of the game to find out what you should be running if you want to maximize Energy through Collections.
4. Visit early and often
Your friends are valuable to you, no? Then pay them a visit every once in a while. Actually, visit them a lot! Every time you visit them you will be rewarded with one Energy. If they're a brand new friend, it's five Energy for the first time you help them out. Which leads us to ...
5. Vicarious and gregarious
Make lots of new friends. Like, all the time. For every new friend you make, that's five Energy in your pocket for visiting them. Better yet, leading the vicarious CityVille life through even more players means even more Energy conserved. (While returning the favor, of course.) While I wouldn't personally recommend this due to Franchise issues and whatnot, cycling friends could be an easy way of amassing Energy.
And there you have it. Congratulations, you've passed Energy Stockpiling 101. Enjoy playing the game indefinitely, and we'll see you in about three weeks. Don't forget hygiene!
[Image Credit: Fire Faux]
Check out the rest of our CityVille Cheats & Tips right here.
Many players see the rampant Energy gain in CityVille as one of its major flaws, because it allows the game to move too rapidly. But guess what, we're stuck with it for the time being, and there are plenty of ways to essentially play the game when and how you want--for free. No more of that buying Batteries nonsense. When forum member Provincia asked how high players could increase their Energy by, the responses were staggering. Yet not impossible. In fact, shooting your Energy level into three-digits territory is easy.
1. Send and you shall receive
The best way to get Energy is to send it. So, when there is nothing else to send your friends, send them +3 Energy Batteries. There's a high chance that they will return the favor. Stow these away for a rainy day. I've seen players reach over 300 Energy using just this method.
2. Go green
Not literally, but be smart about your Energy use. If you have particularly helpful friends, leave the costly stuff to them and only collect from properties that reward Energy. Just about every Community Building has a chance of dropping Energy. Actions while visiting friends cost zero Energy, so return the favor to them. If everyone involved understands that everyone else is trying to conserve Energy, then all is well.
Batteries!
3. Collections rock
There are a few Collections in the game that reward players with Energy when turned in. That said, I'd recommend only dealing with buildings that result in Energy-yielding Collections. These would include the Coffee Shop, Hot Cocoa Shop, Toy Store, Videogame Store, Pool Hall, Tavern, Corner Store, Tofu Burger and plenty more. Just check the Collections section of the game to find out what you should be running if you want to maximize Energy through Collections.
4. Visit early and often
Your friends are valuable to you, no? Then pay them a visit every once in a while. Actually, visit them a lot! Every time you visit them you will be rewarded with one Energy. If they're a brand new friend, it's five Energy for the first time you help them out. Which leads us to ...
5. Vicarious and gregarious
Make lots of new friends. Like, all the time. For every new friend you make, that's five Energy in your pocket for visiting them. Better yet, leading the vicarious CityVille life through even more players means even more Energy conserved. (While returning the favor, of course.) While I wouldn't personally recommend this due to Franchise issues and whatnot, cycling friends could be an easy way of amassing Energy.
And there you have it. Congratulations, you've passed Energy Stockpiling 101. Enjoy playing the game indefinitely, and we'll see you in about three weeks. Don't forget hygiene!
[Image Credit: Fire Faux]
Check out the rest of our CityVille Cheats & Tips right here.
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