Sep
13th
Ononmin
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC (opens in a browser) - TONYPA
Ononmin works like a Splume or Peggle type marble popper game in reverse. The aim is to fire a ball, avoiding, rather than hitting, the other circular shapes. The further the 'path' the ball travels along the more points awarded once the ball comes to a stop by hitting one of the obstacles. In addition for each wall you hit you can multiply your score. However, if you find a way back through all of the shapes to the bottom of the gamplay area then your points will be dropped.
Sep
10th
Hamster Ball
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PS3 Only (available on PSN) - TikGames
"What is Hamsterball? Well, imagine if both Marble Madness and Super Monkey Ball were to meet a cute and unsuspecting hamster who’s out for a leisurely roll in his ball. This is the most frenzied race to the finish line he’ll ever run, guaranteed!"
Gameplay simply requires the use of the left analogue thumbstick for full control of your dare devil hamster. The cross button can be used in a addition to jump at some momments, but is unnecessary. In addition the circle button can be used to respawn, however this is again unnecessary as you automatically respawn when falling over the edge of the track etc. The right analogue stick can be used to move the camera angle, but does not aid gameplay.
Sep
8th
Mouse Click
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC (opens in a browser)
A simple game in which your aim is to travel as far as possible around the track without touching the sides. The only movement is left. To move left press or hold your left mouse button (or switch).
Gameplay requires accurate timing of switch presses as well as the ability to correct the direction of your car quickly. The screen size is fairly small and can be increased using the 'Change zoom level' function in the bottom right of your browser.
Sep
5th
The Sims 3
By Jack
PC - Electronic Arts
The Sims 3 (if you have any questions please comment) is a fun game that is almost entirely controlled by mouse. It is similar to The Sims 2 but has good improvements in the graphics and additions to clothing, house items etc... as well as excellent advances in the style of game play which allows your Sims to do more than they could before, whereas before you would have to get a cab into the town centre or other neighbourhoods and wait for 2 minutes as it slowly loads but now your Sims can roam wherever they like, there is no wait and even better you can drive there, your Sims can for the first time drive a car.
The game in whole is a life simulation were you create your Sim (person) or multiple Sims (people) were you can customise everything from their race, age, sex, name and appearance (Casual, formal, swimwear etc...) to their future aspirations in life and personality. Every field has many different choices to choose from. After creating your Sim you will advance to a town depending on which one you prefer and after choosing town you will choose a house.
Sep
3rd
Legacy of Wisdom
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC (opens in a separate window) - Jeremy Kang
The Experimental Gameplay Project Zero Buttons theme, in which designers were challenged to make a game requiring no keyboard or mouse click inputs, has lead to some top knotch mouse only games. Keep an eye out on GameBase.info for more reviews of some of the most accessible of the games entered over the coming weeks.
First up is Legacy of Wisdom, a mouse input only game which requires no clicking, only movement of the cursor (including the menu's). The gameplay especially lends itself to eye control play, but requires concentration and agile movement of the cursor.
Sep
2nd
Tennis Challenge
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC (opens in a browser) - Yahoo/Shockwave
Those with a deft touch with their head mouse should take up the challenge on court with this fast paced and demanding pointer controlled browser based tennis game.
Moving the cursor around moves your player (on the near side of the court) backwards, forwards and from side to side (no dragging is needed). A left click will swing your racket. Combine the correct positioning of your player along with a well timed swing and the result is a hit ball.
Sep
1st
ESP Help Sheet (Audio Games)
By One Switch
This help sheet accompanies the first four "Electronic Soup Podcasts" on audio games and playing with a visual impairment. If anything grabbed your attention, then hopefully we have it duly linked here, for you to jump away to.
Missed the podcasts? Described by Damon Rose of the BBC's Ouch as, "the most unusual sounding podcast I've ever heard! Wow!". They came bundled up as part of Dave Banes' fantastic Access Collective, but you can now grab them alone from here: Podcast 1, 2, 3 (skinny), 3 (full-fat), 4 (short alternative) and finally 4 (extended).
Sep
1st
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PS3 Only- Polyphony Digital/ Sony
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is, as
the title hints, a preview of what we should expect to see
from the much anticipated (not to mention much delayed) next
installment in the racing simulator series.
With 60 cars, 6 tracks (with 12 variations) and online racing as
well, this isn't your average demo. In addition, the game
also comes with a full options menu
including controls. This is where it stands above much of
its competition, leading the way for many in terms of it's
button and controls cusomisation features.
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