by Jim McLaughlin 0
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  • playstation 3
  • couch
  • online

Insomniac Co-Op Lead Designer Discusses Resistance 2

We looked at experiences like Team Fortress 2, in which there are dependencies on classes, and games like World of Warcraft, in which there are large amounts of people working in tandem, creating this kind of epic synergy to overcome these encounters that wouldn't be overcomeable as an individual. We really wanted to focus on teamwork and the buzz that comes from people working together online, because even though there's some downtime when you're not playing together, the buzz is that much higher when the group locks together and everything falls into place.

by Marc Allie 0
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  • pc

Red Alert 3 PC Gets Patch, Co-op Lobby, World Editor

Nick and Mike both talked about Red Alert 3 on the latest podcast, and we have some news for co-opers who own the PC version of that game.  A patch is now available, taking the game to version 1.05.  Besides your standard bug fixes adn balance tweaks, one item of interest to Co-Optimus readers has been added:  a lobby is now available for the online co-op mode.

by Marc Allie 0
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  • nintendo wii

Rock Band 2 for Wii Barely Makes Christmas Deadline

Xbox 360 and PS3 owners have been enjoying the new songs, improved instruments, and added features of Rock Band 2 for over two months now.  To this point, Wii and PS2 rockers have been left out.  We have a bit of good news for half that group, namely the Wii owners.  The Wii version of Rock Band 2 will be shipping on December 18th, which means if you're lucky, you can be playing it on Christmas Day.  The Rock Band Forums have the official news, coming from Harmonix themselves.

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Podcast

Co-Opticast Episode 8: We Suck at RTS's

It's a holiday extravaganza on the Co-Opticast as we chat it up about our holiday gift guides. Not only that we find out what we've been playing lately from the dreaded fall season that's full of co-op gaming goodness. Finally we dive a bit into the uncharted world of user created content. Be sure to give this show a listen, as next episode we want to hear from you! That's right we're taking user questions for the final podcast of 2008.

Hit the Podcast Page to Listen or Download

by Marc Allie 24
Editorial

Billy's Soapbox: User Created Content

Billy seems like a happy robot, doesn't he?  Sometimes, though, things happen in the world of co-op that make him sad, and even angry!  Today, we let Billy rant a bit about a feature near and dear to our hearts: user created content!  Also, we interview Dennis McCauley of GamePolitics!

by Blake "V Kulla" Corner 4
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  • xbox live

Great Features in Co-Op Gaming: Online Co-Op

 In many ways, co-op gaming is going through a sort of renaissance. The past few years have been a rebirth for co-op and 2007/2008 could be considered “Co-Op Year.” With most systems having several AAA titles featuring co-op (including Halo 3, Resistance 2, etc.). However, many would say that this renaissance of co-op gaming could not have happened without online co-op. This is because the rebirth of co-op seems to have coincided with the rise of online co-op.

by Nick Puleo 3
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Win Left 4 Dead and Swag

Our friends over at GameDaily are running a super contest celebrating the holidays.  Called the Holicraze, today's giveaway should interest you fine folks.  By simply sending an email and telling them who you'd spend a zombie apocalypse with, you can be entered to win some fine co-op friendly prizes.

by Nick Puleo 0
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Spike 2008 VGA Winners

Last night was the Spike TV Video Game Awards, or the VGAs.  And while the spectacle was about gaming, the focus tends to be on the hollywood glamour and glitz of celebs attending.  Hosted by Jack Black the entire thing was a mildly entertaining experience.  The highlights for me personally were trailers for Mafia 2 and Uncharted 2.  

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