by Manuel Marino | Games
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This guide on Rift Warrior builds provides you with the best builds to dominate your game. It lists the available Warrior Class combinations for both solo and group play. In Rift, players can utilize the Ascended class system, which allows them to acquire the powers and abilities of Telara’s honored deceased.
An avatar in Rift can call upon three souls: one main soul or class, and two additional souls. You will gain the basic abilities of the two minor souls. In this guide, we will explore the different Warrior souls and when to use them depending on the situation. Let’s start with the various Warrior tanking souls.
Tanking Souls:
- Paladin – This soul utilizes divine blessings and a thick shield to serve as a solid barrier against enemies. When the timing is right, Paladins can unleash devastating fury in retaliation. These traits make Paladins an excellent choice for any tanking Rift Warrior build. Due to their reliance on a thick shield, this soul is the primary specialization for standard tanking, as it provides significant damage mitigation through various shield-blocking abilities. However, Paladins are known to be slow and vulnerable to magic.
- Reaver – Reavers rely on damage-over-time
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“The Rift Warrior: Tanking Souls”
by Manuel Marino | Games
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Warriors are undisputed heavyweight champions in WoW. They excel as main tanks, dealing great damage with dual two-handed weapon combinations. A warrior’s tanking skills are highly sought after, especially for boss encounters, and their role in a raid is almost revered.
However, there is a considerable gap between a novice player and end-game instances. Therefore, the most pressing question for a warrior is how to reach the level cap as quickly as possible. I have found a simple answer to this question: a WoW Warrior Leveling Guidebook. It provides an excellent leveling path and the best ways to enhance a warrior’s gameplay. Following the guide, I was able to become a main tank for my guild in a short amount of time. Here are a few helpful tips for improving warrior leveling that I learned from the World of Warcraft Leveling Guidebook.
To level up a warrior, it is important to use the right shouts for any situation. As a general rule, when leveling up, it’s crucial to deal high amounts of damage. Don’t forget to buff yourself with Battle Shout. When engaged in melee combat with melee mobs, Demoralizing Shout is a must to reduce … ...Read the rest.
“Your Warrior And You”
by Manuel Marino | Games
After the release of the groundbreaking game system Wii by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony have been striving to catch up. The Xbox 360 Kinect by Microsoft has been highly anticipated since its announcement. Microsoft claimed that they were delivering the “Wii Killer,” so Xbox fans are eager to learn more about Xbox Kinect.
Initially known as Project Natal, the Xbox Kinect was introduced in November 2010 and has been widely purchased by individuals in America. People were eagerly awaiting its release since its announcement at E3 in 2010, thanks to the positive response it received.
The main goal of the system was to allow players to experience realistic gaming and enjoy it without being limited to controllers. Since its release, many enthusiasts have been curious about the technology behind the Xbox 360 Kinect. Let’s delve into the working details of the Xbox Kinect.
During E3 2009, Microsoft announced that they would introduce the Xbox 360 “controller-free” to compete with Nintendo. The most important development in Xbox Kinect is the motion detection. Rare, a subsidiary of Microsoft Game Studios, developed the motion detection program, which is the most advanced technology in the market.
The motion detection system utilizes three cameras that … ...Read the rest.
“Xbox Kinect – Advanced features and exciting Games”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Games, People
Today we interview Shawn Sharp, Art Producer at ArenaNet and one of the Gurus behind Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2.
Manuel: Tell us something about your career, Shawn, how did you arrive at ArenaNet?
Shawn: Originally I started out as a graphic designer and illustrator working in advertising for the most part. I was also doing illustrations for pen and paper role playing game companies on the side. Dynamix, at the time a small start up computer game company in Eugene, Oregon contacted me to see if I would be interested in moving there to art direct computer games. This was in 1989, I had just started a graphic design studio and frankly didn’t even really know what computer games were. While it looked interesting I passed on the opportunity. A year later they contacted me again, I was a little more savvy and decided to give it a shot. I loved the idea of interactive story-telling and still do.
After 13 years of art directing at a couple of companies as well as free-lancing as a concept and story board artist I was looking for a move back to the Pacific Northwest and came across a … ...Read the rest.
“Shawn Sharp and Guild Wars 2”
by Manuel Marino | Games
Possibly the most significant advantage of a jet simulator lies in its ability to provide excellent training for a commercial pilot’s license. While formal classes may still be required, the simulator covers all the essential aspects. The flight controls accurately replicate real-life operations, including steering functions that are effectively configured.
In general, a professional jet simulator is situated in a controlled environment with adequate support and safety measures in place. This allows for realistic simulations of issues like a stuck landing gear or tire blowout, adding a sense of real-life drama. With such a tool, various “disasters” can be practiced without any risk to life.
Depending on the desired license or specific experience required, there are a variety of simulators to choose from. Commercial jet models are the most common, but it is also possible to find simulators for small jets and fighter jets.
You don’t have to be an actual pilot to enjoy the thrill of flying a simulated aircraft. You can push the limits of the airplane and start fresh with a new one. You can learn how different planes fly and what they are capable of. Take control of the flight without worrying about pulling too many … ...Read the rest.
“Benefits Of A Jet Simulator”
by Manuel Marino | Business, Games, People
Today we interview Andres Martinez, owner of baKno, a game development studio located in Key Biscayne, Florida. They are a group of video game enthusiasts committed to developing new ways to deliver fun, interactive and challenging software.
Living as Independent Developer
Manuel Marino: You declare yourself and your team as “video game enthusiasts”. How much being a “videogames fan” is important in creating games?
Andres Martinez: All companies have their own stories, but in our case, developing and self-publishing our games has been difficult, with low sales during several months at our beginnings, and still low if they get compared to a regular studio. The only reason we have been able to survive is our passion for the art of game creation.
Can we say that the old games of the past were “better”? What can we say to the nostalgic gamers?
20 to 30 years ago the video game space was totally different. Accessibility to video games was very low, the product itself was like an experiment and the assumed audience was reduced, fortunately for us, we fell into that target, and we enjoyed every bit of Space Invaders, Galaga, Pac-Man, etc.
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“Living as Independent Developer”
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