Secret Library's Newest Game: Hot Mess

I was given a great honor when I got to give the latest game from Secret Library a test run. Sure it was an early version of the game, but it was awesome to get to see many like myself given the chance to test drive the game. So here's basically the premise of the game, and just for those who might not know all the rules and regulations of Apple, as the game stands now it won't be featured on the AppStore, you will play the part as a malfunctioning fire extinguishing robot who unfortunately mistakes burning passion of couples as fire. It is your job to extinguish that ever glowing ember that is love and knock these couples down to earth. 

Currently the game contains eight levels, and the emphasis of the game is to try to complete the levels as fast as you can. There are some hazards that will definitely slow your time down, but if you can master the controls and the lay of the level you might be able to find yourself victorious. So lets talk about some of the obstacles you will face. You'll of course be hindered by walls and what they are curently calling Bouncer robots who will not only stop you dead in your tracks, but will also drain some of your liquid capacity. Now I'm sure you're wondering since there is a "capacity" how does one refill your tank? Well I'm glad that you asked, you can basically refill in any watering hole in the level, that means toilets, sinks, tubs, and pool areas. Personally I wouldn't think too much about what you're spraying on the couples, but lets just say it will truly cool them off. 

Now here's the interesting twist, when you successfully calm couples you become super charged and you will now fly around the level disintegrating walls, and bouncers. The problem, or challenge I should say is that you're going to have to control this runaway robot with some masterful skill, if you're not careful you'll shoot right off the level and you'll have to play the whole level over again. Speaking of controlling your robot, you're going to be utilizing the left half and right half of the screen. When you hold down your finger on one side it rotates in a clockwise fashion, and it will go counter-clockwise on the other side. You're basically trying to aim the robot as it goes around the level. When you press both sides at the same time you start spewing forth your calming serum.

I'm have to say that I enjoy the game once I got a handle on the controls, and I'm very interested to see where this game is going to go, and if they plan on keeping the more adult themed story, or if they are going to spew their own calming juice on it and make it more presentable for the AppStore.

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DEFIANCE Renewed for Second Season

So I will fully admit that I've let the MMO part of this experiment slip through the cracks, but it would appear that I'll have more of a chance now that the TV series has been renewed for a second season. From my understanding there is some tie-in into the show to the MMO of the same name, I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I'm now more interested in it. First off this is an MMO that is tied to a show and was launched on three platforms simultaneously, and it would appear that it has gained somewhat of a fan base. If my numbers are right, I think there's already over 1 million gamers playing on different platforms. 

Now I've watched a couple of the episodes of the show and I have to say that this has some serious potential, but it does seem to have an almost Eureka-esque vibe to it when it comes to the main characters. I hope that the series continues strong, and that we get to see some truly amazing stuff, and I guess I'll have to take a peek at this game and see what's up with that. Anyways, here's the official press release for those out there who LOVE to gobble these things up:

SYFY RENEWS HIT SERIES DEFIANCE, PROMISING MORE ACTION AND INTRIGUE IN SEASON TWO

April 15 Premiere Second Largest Series in Network History

New York, NY – May 10, 2013 – Syfy has renewed its groundbreaking series Defiance, giving a 13-episode second season order to the critically acclaimed hit that has catapulted Syfy to the top cable drama spot in the time period among adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers for three consecutive Mondays. Season two of Defiance, produced by Universal Cable Productions, will begin production in Toronto in August for a 2014 premiere, returning as the anchor of Syfy's Powerful Monday's block of primetime original series.

Redefining the transmedia experience, Defiance has distinguished itself with an unprecedented partnership between Syfy and Trion Worlds, by creating the first-ever true convergence of television and online gaming. To date, the game has garnered more than 1 million registered accounts while making gaming history as the first online open world shooter to launch on three platforms simultaneously. As the collaboration between show and game continue into a second season, players will have the opportunity to further influence the world of Defiance.

Kevin Murphy (Desperate Housewives, Caprica, Hellcats) resumes his role as executive producer and showrunner. Smallville's Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavkin return as executive producers for season two and Michael Taylor serves as consulting producer.

"Bringing the rich world of Defiance to life has been in incredible team effort. We couldn't ask for better partners than Kevin Murphy, his amazing cast and crew, and Trion Worlds," said Mark Stern, President of Original Content for Syfy and Co-Head of Original Content for UCP. "We can't wait to see where they take us in the second season."

Set in the near future, Defiance features an exotically transformed planet Earth, its landscapes permanently altered following the sudden – and tumultuous – arrival of seven unique alien races. In this somewhat unknown and unpredictable landscape, the richly diverse, newly-formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully. Each week, viewers follow an immersive character drama set in the boom-town of Defiance, which sits atop the ruins of St. Louis, Missouri, while in the game, players will experience the new frontier of the San Francisco Bay area.

The audience for its April 15 premiere was the second largest series premiere in the network's history among adults 18-49, making it the biggest in nearly nine years in that coveted demographic, based on Live +7 Data. The premiere also delivered almost 4 million viewers (3,834,000) and has quickly become Syfy's highest-rated original series this year in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. It has also received unprecedented attention as a transmedia event in partnership with Trion Worlds' MMO game. Airing Mondays at 9pm, Defiance stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner.

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Another Altered Confusion HANGOUT!!!!

Here we are yet again, this time with a surprise guest:

Ender's Game Trailer

I MUST SEE THIS, and there's probably a ton of you out there who are in the same boat as I am. I loved the book, and am very interested to see what this movie can be. I know that there's been several failed attempts to make this movie, and yet Hollywood never gave up, and so now we get to see what they do to this masterpiece.

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Wolfenstein: The New Order

Well it would appear that we're about to have yet another classic First Person Shooter making its way back, and this time it's Wolfenstein, something tells me that this is going to be a much more solid game than the catastrophe that was Duke Nukem, but I guess we won't know for sure until we actually get to play the game, for now we just have this announcement trailer to keep us warm at night, and our spirits and dreams high.

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