Game Spotlight: Real Boxing

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Ready for some Real Boxing? Got your gloves on? Okay, now take ‘em off because while we are totally up for some Real Boxing, we are not up at all for real boxing as we like having all of our teeth and seeing out of both eyes, which are two parts of your face you are not guaranteed to have after real boxing, but you are 99.9% guaranteed to keep post-Real Boxing. (Also, Who’s on first?)

While you don’t need to grab gloves, you will definitely benefit by having a MOGA controller since a MOGA Enhanced version of Real Boxing from Vivid Games was just released! MOGA gives you the experience of actually being in the ring, but without the sickening feeling of some dude’s cross completely flattening your face.

Take control of your fighter with either MOGA Pocket or MOGA Pro. Detailed MOGA Pocket commands.

 

Looking for even more control? MOGA Pro includes d-pad, and trigger options as well.

 

Real Boxing for Tegra powered smartphones and tablets features ultra-lifelike graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine 3 and real-life motion capture technology, which means the spray of sweat and blood flying off your opponent’s face looks so real, you can practically feel it before it splatters on the mat. And then, since it is awesome, you can watch it all over again in a slow-motion replay. Actual crowd noise and real voice-overs from announcers and coaches also enhance the game’s experience.

Step into the ring in four different arenas, and go up against 20 worthy opponents, each with their own style of fighting. Your opponents adapt as you play, so you must, too. Train your boxer with jump rope drills, the heavy bag and speed bag in mini games. (You can also play mini games to boost energy if your health gets low during a round.) Choose the number of rounds you want to play—3, 6 or 12—and how long you want the rounds to go—1, 2 or 3 minutes.

You also have options when it comes to picking your boxer. There are 8 fighters to choose from and they each have their own strengths and weaknesses in the ring. Customize your fighter right down to his tattoos. Unlock new equipment, extras and clothing with KO’s and clinches throughout the game.

There are three ways to play Real Boxing: tap the screen, use your MOGA controller, or connect your device to your TV and let your phone’s camera capture your movements using the V-Motion Gesture Control System.

Fight in real time with friends or with other available opponents through Game Center, or play in Career Mode, which has more than 30 fights and three belt titles to win.

Ready to fight? Why don’t you save your face and download Real Boxing now.

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Staff Pick: N.O.V.A. 3

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Hello MOGA Nation. My name is Mike, and I’m the Game Content Test Lead here at MOGA. This means I get to play-test and verify that all of our MOGA Enhanced games work well with the MOGA Controllers, and work hand-in-hand with our development partners to give feedback on the MOGA Enhanced versions of their great games! When it comes to games, I’m a fan of all genres of gaming on PC, console and especially mobile!

A recent favorite of mine is N.O.V.A. 3 from Gameloft. It’s an action-packed FPS  that drops you into the boots of a futuristic super-soldier battling alien baddies on an abandoned planet Earth. The campaign story is definitely engrossing as I ended up play-testing this game a little too long ;-) . After spending some time playing single-player, I decided to give multiplayer a chance. I just have to say that some of you playing online in N.O.V.A. 3’s multiplayer battles are a little TOO good! I experienced some shock and awe with everyone shooting at me from across the map as well as dodging players piloting battle mechs and tactical vehicles. I put up a good fight, and while I didn’t finish first on the list most battles, I still had a blast.

Whether I was battling aliens through the single player campaign mode or “kicking butt” (aka running away and looking for cover) in the multiplayer battles online, using the MOGA Pro definitely enhanced my experience. The challenge of controlling a FPS game with touch-screen only controls was no longer an issue. I was able to simply focus on the task at hand instead of worrying about touching the right area of the screen. FPS or N.O.V.A. 3 fans need to try this game on their MOGA Pro controller; it’s the best way to play. It’s my top pick for a MOGA Enhanced experience right now.

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THE 3 R’S OF GAMING: RACING

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Drivers, start your engines!  It is time to get ready for PowerA’s second installment of the “3 R’s of Gaming” series. Last time it was all about  Retro , but today you’d better get your pit crew assembled because we’re talking about MOGA Enhanced Racing Games!

Asphalt 7: Heat HD

Some days you want to be fast and flashy. That’s when to pick up Asphalt 7: Heat HD from Gameloft. And for when you really want to feel the road in a racing game, there’s the MOGA Pocket controller.

But before you can open up your engine, of course, you’ve got to pick one. Asphalt 7: Heat HD gives you 60 cars to race from some of the world’s most amazing (and flashiest) brands! It’s like walking into Jay Leno’s garage. Let’s see, what to drive today? Lamborghini? Ferrari? Aston Martin? There’s even a DeLorean for those Back to the Future moments.

Awesome graphics give the cars in Asphalt 7: Heat HD that just-waxed shine whether you’re racing on a sunny, palm tree-lined highway in Hawaii or under the city lights in Paris. There are 150 races to choose from on 15 tracks in real cities across the globe. Fly low through London, or put some heat on the streets of Tokyo or Rio.

Grab the keys to your Ferrari. It’s always a beautiful day for a race in Asphalt 7: Heat HD.

 Drift Mania Championship 2

Next-gen 3D graphics, HD and the ability to upgrade and customize your ride with licensed-brand aftermarket parts (like K&N, Magnaflow and Mishimoto) —these make Drift Mania Championship 2 from Ratrod Studio feel like the real deal. In this game, drifting takes skill, style…and a MOGA Controller will help, of course.

Customize your car with body kits, distinctive wheels and one-of-a-kind spoilers. You know you’ve got to tint your windows. Your vehicle’s performance can be given the works, too, so it’ll drive just how you like it. Change the suspension, steering sensitivity, gear ratio and even the weight distribution.

Once your dream ride is ready, you can start your drift career! Compete in or start a drifting tournament, and play against friends online or locally in Multiplayer Mode. The Drift Mania Championship 2 online leaderboards will post your high scores (or you could also just brag about them on Facebook and Twitter).

 Riptide GP

Take your need for speed off-shore in Riptide GP from Vector Unit. This game is all about supercharged jet skis, and how fast and how stylish you can make them look as you speed through canals and rivers in 12 futuristic aquatic raceways. Realistic water movement and detailed environments and vehicles make this water-racing game console quality. (Quad-core devices get even more detailed with motion blur, enhanced waves and splash effects.)

There are three game modes to play and seven jet skis to unlock in Riptide GP. Foam and spray from the water and other jet skis add to the challenge of this water-racing game. But there’s more to it than going fast.

Hold on to your MOGA Controller because the jet skis can get some massive air off big waves and jumps, and your dude can pull some seriously painful looking wipeouts. Performing crazy stunts, such as 360s and flips (yep, flips on a jet ski!), and huge jumps can earn you extra boost to put you ahead of the competition.

Trial Xtreme 2

If you liked playing Trial Xtreme (and with more than 25 million downloads, chances are you did), you’ll love playing Trial Xtreme 2 from Deemedya. This captivating sequel features 36 new levels, five environments and tons of obstacles, giving you a more realistic ride than ever before.

This is no scenic motorcycle racing game. This game’s all about the stunts…and your ability to not wipe out. Grab your MOGA Controller—you’re going to need it to navigate the hundreds of sketchy looking ramps, huge tires, rocks (okay, boulders) and planks in each level.

Created using the new, graphics-detailed Unity engine, the game really comes to life and immerses you in the experience. And you’ll feel every flip, jump, bump and crash with the rider and bike physics built on the NVIDIA® PhysX® engine. Looks like it might be time to update your health insurance policy…

Steampunk Racing 3D

Can you drive and blow things up at the same time? Hope so, because your life will depend on it in Steampunk Racing 3D from Arb Studios. You’ll be racing in a world ravaged by war, and run by steam and big corporations.

Each race is a matter of life and death…so, yeah, you’ll need to win, but you’ll also need to destroy the competition. In Steampunk Racing 3D, you get 30 weapons and abilities to customize one of 10 vehicle designs, and make your own steam-powered, missile-equipped race car.

Each car—from the Tall Boy to the Brutal Wagon—has its own features and abilities, and with your customization, you can create some pretty killer cars. Outfit with everything from teleportation powers to old school missiles and fireballs.

There are 15 tracks and five circuits to race, plus Realtime Multiplayer mode lets you play up to six people on your LAN or in worldwide tournaments. Ahem, this is where your MOGA Mobile Gaming System really comes in handy.

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The Three Rs of Gaming: Retro

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Here at PowerA we believe in the 3 R’s of gaming: Retro, Racing and RPG. Over the next few weeks we’ll be looking at some of the MOGA Enhanced games in these categories.  Up first: Retro.

Remember how much you loved the PAC-MAN® by Namco free download you got when you purchased your MOGA controller? A number of you kept to the old-school vibe going with Sonic CD. Well, there’s more retro fun to be had!  Kick-off your hi-tops because here are six retro MOGA Enhanced Games for you to check out.

Meganoid

With full 8-bit pixel-art style and sweet retro tunes, Meganoid (from OrangePixel), is an homage to a couple of classic games of the 1980’s and ‘90s: Megaman and Metroid. The storyline is also a classic: You are the last hero that can possibly save the planet from some sort of alien or mutated human or big corporation…you’re not sure, but you know it’s bad!

Fast-paced and challenging (nobody said saving the planet would be easy), Meganoid has levels that can each be completed in about a minute. Collect all the diamonds, earn stars and achievements, and unlock Sarge Mode for the ultimate challenge.

Meganoid also has global leaderboards and unlockable achievements, if you play using OpenFeint, and the “friend-avatar” feature allows your OpenFeint friends to appear in your game, give you hints and gift diamonds

Meganoid 2

Okay, so there’s Meganoid, and now there’s also Meganoid 2 from OrangePixel. This is not your grandfather’s Meganoid. Oh wait, yes it is. Turns out Grandpa was quite the adventurer.

Meganoid 2: “Grandpa’s Chronicles” also comes in cool 8-bit, retro pixel-art style and is a nod to the 1980’s hero Indiana Jones. This time there are pixel art tombs, temples, skulls, arrows, traps, boulders, bats and snakes. Pixel art snakes. We. Hate. Pixel art. Snakes.

Like its predecessor, Meganoid 2 is challenging, fast-paced fun. Okay, fine—it’s hard! Earn stars, collect time-trophies and find hidden treasure to get treasure-trophies.

Radiant

Remember falling in love with those classic space shooters? Get your quarters out, because Hexage’s Radiant is a revamped adventure that will transport you right back into the arcade of days gone by.

Soar your ship through the galaxy and fend off the alien invasion of “Creeps.” As you defend your homeworld, you’ll upgrade your ship through power-ups and collecting special weapons to ready you for the amazing boss fights.

And, saving the world does not need to be a thankless job. Earn kudos from your friends and bragging rights by sharing your scores in the online leaderboards.

Chrono&Cash

Now, it’s time for some arcade action! OrangePixel goes all coin-op with Chrono&Cash, a highly addictive platform-style game. Think Donkey Kong, but without the giant gorilla and with a time-travelling Robin Hood. Yes, really.

Play as Cash, a talented thief with a trusty Chrono robot sidekick named CR2. Cash travels through time to steal from the bad guys. Each level stays on a single screen as Cash hops from platform to platform, and grabs the collectables while avoiding the bad guys. If you can get them in the highlighted order, you can score bonus points and unlock disguises.

Tailor-made for phone and tablet screens, Chrono&Cash has a cool feature that lets you play in portrait or landscape mode.

Expendable: Rearmed

Expendable: Rearmed by Retrobomb is the classic arcade first-person shooter game originally launched in 1999. It’s the type of game where you can earn extra lives, but you are told to leave no survivors. Don’t question that logic, just shoot!

Okay, here’s the deal: You have a clone army of Expendable units that, one by one, battle the G’neng (some really homicidal robot aliens) for the last human settlements deep in space in the year 2463.

Expendable: Rearmed was designed with mobile devices in mind, but was given console-quality gameplay and graphics. There are lots of detailed worlds to visit (and blow up), you can choose from tons of weapons (to blow things up), and just about everything can be destroyed (AKA blown up). Plus, no load time between levels means you can spend more time blowing up more stuff!

And, just like any good arcade game would have, Expendable: Rearmed has Scoreloop Achievements and Global Highscores. Boom. What else do you need?

 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – Episode II

Did Sonic CD leave you wanting more? Well, Sonic the Hedgehog is back with his sidekick Tails. Race across four new Zones and put some deadly combo moves on the evil duo (and fan-favorites): Metal Sonic and Dr. Eggman.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – Episode II has a new and improved engine for enhanced gameplay and HD graphics. SEGA has added some cool features, too, including the ability to team up with friends using Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi.

The Sonic saga continues even in 2013!

The fun doesn’t stop there. There are other great retro and retro-style gaming experiences to be had with your MOGA Controller such as Doom GLES, Final Freeway 2R, and the newest editions to the MOGA Enhanced library, Another World and R-Type!

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Game Spotlight: Vendetta Online

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Piloting a spaceship can be tricky. We don’t recommend doing it without precision controls.

In the space-combat MMORPG Vendetta Online from Guild Software, Inc., you are the pilot of your own spaceship. Not a co-pilot. Not a navigator. A. Real. Pilot. (Not sure these hours transfer, though, so you may want to check on that before applying at Southwest.)

However, what kind of a pilot you become is entirely up to you.  Vendetta Online gives you the ability to make choices that will ultimately affect how other players – *ahem* pardon me, pilots – perceive you.

Choose to be a peaceful player—a space hippie pilot, if you will— blissfully mining asteroids, and manufacturing and trading items. Not your thing? Then take on a more aggressive role as a military pilot, defending your nation by participating in massive online battles (team up with friends for fleet warfare!) played out in real time. Still not quite right? Then hire yourself out as a guard. You could even be a smuggler, or a pirate (When given the option, always choose to be a pirate!).

When you first join the game, you are assigned to one of three nations and you receive your ship (unique to your nation). Where you go from there is entirely up to you. Keep in mind, just like in any world, some places are safer than others to hang out in. But, nowhere is completely safe, right?

No matter how you play it—a peace-loving pilot, warrior or pirate (Arrgh!)—there will be times of trouble, AKA combat. And in those times you will be happy to have your MOGA Controller. Especially when in fights with enemy ships, you’ll enjoy having the option to use your analog sticks in order to smoothly roll or move from side to side to avoid damage…or worse.

With 3D graphics, real-time warfare and twitch-based combat, plus tons of sectors and hundreds of zones to explore, Vendetta Online feels vast and extremely immersive—worth the small monthly subscription cost (less than a buck).

And anyway, your first eight hours of in-game time are free, so you can try before you buy and, depending on your subscription, you have the ability to play across platforms. Plus, when in single-player “Free Play” mode, you can play minigames and perfect your flying techniques offline.

So get to practicing, fly boy.

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Staff Pick: Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour

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Hey there, MOGA fans. My name is Carolyn, and I am part of the PowerA and MOGA teams. It’s no secret to my colleagues that I’m long-time gamer (more on that later), Still I was flattered when the team asked if I would be willing to contribute to the new “Staff Picks” feature on the blog. So, here you go, for better or for worse.

My staff pick for February is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour. That said, you need to know that I’m not a mobile gamer. I’m actually a console gamer and I’m not usually into FPSs beyond the occasional game of Halo, though I did get very fond of Rainbow Six: Vegas back in the day.

You might ask, “Then, why are you talking about Modern Combat 4 for Android?”

Let me explain:

I’ve been playing games for practically forever, all the way back to Choplifter on an Apple IIe. There are certain habits and expectations you develop as you play PC and console games over the years. While I’ve found the *idea* of mobile games interesting, I never gotten into them – they all too often remind me of cotton candy when I’m looking more for a 3-course meal.

MC4 is different, though, especially with MOGA.

First of all, the graphics are as pretty as all get-out. Plus, it’s got everything you’d expect in an FPS – tanks, excuses to use rocket launchers, and a preposterous backstory. Combine that with button mapping on the MOGA Controller that really does match my expectations for a console-quality experience, and I was into the action in no time – popping off quick-zoom shots and racking up my score in each level. I found early on that I preferred to play with the Aim Assist turned off (it may help when you play “on glass”, but not here). Your mileage may vary.

MP is no slouch, either. From the matchmaking onward, I could easily have seen myself sitting on my couch in front of the TV having this kind of experience. Instead, I was geeking out over a mobile game in a coffee shop.

All and all, a memorable experience for me and, I suspect, for any other dyed-in-the-wool, core console player. Enjoy!

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Game Spotlight: The Bard’s Tale

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One of the newest additions to the MOGA library is The Bard’s Tale from inXile Entertainment, a rather bawdy and cheeky Action-RPG with a third-person, top-down perspective in which you play… of course…The Bard. A rather reluctant hero, the Bard is jaded by too many sub-quests in dank, rat-infested cellars. He is now motivated not by being the hero and saving the world, but by carousing, coin and cleavage.

The Bard’s Tale draws you in with brilliant graphics and bustling environments, alive with interactive townsfolk, original music (with singing), birds, animals, rustling trees, waving grass and trickling water – everything that immerses the player deep into the Bard’s world. Plus, there are over 14 hours of outstanding voice-acting from top Hollywood talent, including Cary Elwes from “The Princess Bride” as the Bard, and the deep British baritone of Tony Jay as The Narrator, giving the game a comfortable and recognizable feel. The MOGA controls add to the experience by allowing you take advantage of easy navigation and interaction through the analog stick, attack and block buttons, as well as hot menus and party commands.

The Bard, with all his sarcasm and witty remarks, arrives with just his lute in the town of Houton, and is enlisted to deal with a rather nasty rat problem.  This seemingly trivial quest kicks off our story, leading you to gather and solve a growing number of new quests, and interacting with the various NPCs through anything from polite to utterly snide remarks. Be careful, though! How you treat others in Houton can affect what they tell you and the events that unfold, creating a personalized experience for each player.

Google picked this 4.7 star rated title for an Editor’s Choice award. Download The Bard’s Tale now on Google Play.

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Free MOGA Games

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Did you resolve to save money in the New Year? These free MOGA Enhanced Games will fit the most modest budget, and chase away the post-holiday doldrums. Tell us in the comments below what your favorite free MOGA game is.

Battle Bears Royale

Bears and bullets is the theme of Battle Bears Royale, a sassy and adorable team- based, third-person shooter by SkyVu Entertainment. Play against up to 8 players over 3G or Wi-Fi, and stake your claim as the best Battle Bear in the world!

Personalize your own (strangely huggable) Battle Bear by equipping it with a massive array of powerful and entertaining primary and secondary weapons (Hello, chainsaw arms!), amazing power-ups, and melee weapons so you can PWN your friends across the four multi-level maps.

Dungeon Hunter 3

Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 3 is a classic hack ‘n’ and slash, RPG- style adventure set in the beautiful and dark fantasy land of Gothicus. Uncover the mystery of the plot against your kingdom as you fighthack your way through huge dungeons and vicious monsters.

Undertake the journey alone, or take advantage of the co-op multiplayer to rally companions who will help you to save your world (and your soul)! Not into playing nice with others? The PvP death match battles might be right up your alley! However you choose to play, use your customized character (3 classes with 2 specialization paths each, and over 100 items, weapons and pieces of armor) to dive into the main story, accept side quests and collect items!

NFL Pro 2013

Football season has nearly come to a close. Don’t fret! Even after the Lombardi Trophy has been awarded and the last, “hHurrah!” has died away, NFL Pro 2013 from Gameloft will keep the excitement of the game alive with your MOGA.

Thanks to the official NFL license, you can choose from every NFL team, and captain them to glory! The 2013 version lets you unlock and access over 200 plays and create your own strategy using the Playbook Editor. See those moves play out with the unique first-person camera view to put you in the middle of the action. Plus, organize your team using the new management system that allows you to hire players and, upgrade your stadium.

Tiki Kart 3D

Calling all Kart-racing fans – get your dose of zany with Arb Studio’s Tiki Kart 3D! Whether you are playing solo or multiplayer, hijinks will ensue as you explore the world of Lonlo’s Volcano in 8 karts (each with their own handling and abilities), on 15 tracks and with 3 speed levels from which to choose.

Snag a power up pineapple and shuffle through the available gifts to torture your opponents. Send a fireball right up the tailpipe of that guy who cut you off. Plop a puddle of oil or a big glob of goopy tar to discourage the person tailgating you. Fire off a mighty missile to plow its way through the competition. Drop off a mine to create a waiting danger zone. Swipe another driver’s items to anger him then use the item of destruction on him instead. You can even be awarded an extra punch of nitro booster.

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Game Spotlight: Wild Blood

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For those not yet familiar with the MOGA Mobile Gaming System, it brings precision control to mobile games. The MOGA Mobile Gaming Controller which is a completely portable game controller with dual analog sticks, shoulder triggers and four action buttons. Your Android phone snaps right in to the controller, or you can kick back and game on your tablet. MOGA works with Bluetooth enabled Android 2.3+ smartphones and tablets. The MOGA Pivot App is your portal to enhanced mobile gaming. It allows you to sync the controller to your mobile device, veiw, manage, and launch games, and explore the ever-growing list of MOGA Enhanced Games. With nearly 50 games currently announced in a variety of genres from first-person shooters, racing, RPG, sports, and classic arcade there is something for everyone.
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So, what do you play this holiday weekend? We suggest Wild Blood, one of the newest MOGA Enhanced Games published by Gameloft.

Wild Blood is an imaginative retelling of the classic Arthurian legend. You play the legendary Sir Lancelot who betrayed his king for the sake of his love for Queen Guinevere. Now you must embark on a quest to save Guinevere, and the world, from an insane King Arthur and a host of hell spawn let loose by the evil sorceress Morgana Le Fey.

You’ll get to engage in both melee and ranged battles, fighting with bow and arrow, axes, and, yes, the Legendary Excalibur. This title uses the power of the Unreal Engine to render the game in real-time 3D graphics making it not only visually stunning, but one of the most powerful games on the mobile market.

But wait, it gets better! You can also play with or against your friends in 8-person multiplayer modes. Connect with your friends via Gameloft Live to compare scores on the leaderboard and set up matches.

Jump into the game and check out Wild Blood today!

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How Pro-Gamers Prepare for Tournaments

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With the MLG Dallas HALO 4 Tournament this weekend, we asked a few of our pro gamers how they prepare for tournaments and how they plan to win in a tournament where no one has had access to or played the game prior to the event.


(From left to right: Brenden AKA OneGunZ, Marcus AKA Elumnite and Emanuel AKA Hoaxer1)

How do you prepare, in general for tournaments?

  • Brenden (OneGunZ): When practicing for a tournament, making a schedule works best for me and the team. Constant communication with your team on-and-offline is always a huge part of my team’s success at tournaments. Practicing for a minimum of 5 hours a day during the week and going big on the weekends (at least 18 hours over a two-day period) are other keys to my team’s success.
  • Marcus (Elumnite): Personally, I like to play 8 or more hours a day. Setting up a LAN with my team to play other pro teams is also important in order to be successful come tournament time.
  • Emanuel (Hoaxer1): I don’t play every day, but I try to get at least 3-4 hours a day in when I am practicing with my team. Typically, I go over my own film as well as my team’s film to watch the games we’ve played, developing and improving strategy for tournament play.

How far in advance do you start preparing?

  • OneGunZ: The preparation never ends! This is something I would do for free, so even if there isn’t a tournament, I still practice. There is always room for improvement. Records are meant to be broken and the best team has yet to arrive. I always stay ready!
  • Elumnite: For tournaments, I usually start preparing about a month in advance.
  • Hoaxer1: When I start prepping really depends on when I organize my teams’ roster. Once I have at least two other teammates, I start tryouts for potential “fourths”. During this time, I’ll start preparing for the tourney itself. Ideally, I like to start preparing at least 2 months in advance.

What do you always make sure to bring with you to tournaments?

  • OneGunz: I always bring my own controller and a small backpack. Printing off the tournament schedule is also smart, that way you’ll know what maps are played before each round and you’ll be more prepared. I also take some medicine with me just in case. Climates at each tourney always differ and hotel rooms can get chilly. You never want to get sick at an event!
  • Elumnite: I take headphones, my controller and a carrying case for all my things.
  • Hoaxer1: When I go to tournaments, I make sure to bring a wired controller, headphones, water/sports drinks, various snack bars, deodorant, a hand towel and a backpack to carry everything in. All of these things are essential for my performance

What makes this MLG tournament different?

  • OneGunZ: This tournament is different because we are playing HALO 4, which is a brand new game. The tourney is being held before the game will be available, which doesn’t allow people to practice on it. You just have to team with people you are comfortable with and do your best.
  • Elumnite: This tournament is for a game that not many people fully know and haven’t been able to play or practice much.
  • Hoaxer1: What makes this tournament different is the fact that it’s host to a game that has not been officially released to the public. No one knows who has seen the game before, so you absolutely have to take every team seriously. As a whole, every team participating will be starting from scratch. Teams will be forced to develop their game skills for the first time during tournament play, so everyone will be able to see which teams prove to have the faster learning curve. I have never seen a tournament that has sparked as much excitement and curiosity as this one!

How will you prepare for a tournament when the game is pre-release?

  • OneGunZ: I will be playing HALO: Reach and HALO 3 as they are the closest we can get to playing HALO 4. Working through these games with my team is my main preparation method.
  • Elumnite: In my case, I have a significant amount of experience with HALO 4. I went up to 343 studios to help work on the Prima Guide for MLG. I am teaming with 2 other players who went with me as well. I think we have the biggest advantage at the Dallas event.
  • Hoaxer1: I have played the game (for a few days at E3) so I am significantly more prepared that most players. Since I don’t have the game I will mostly prepare by playing HALO: Reach with my team. I will also be studying relevant released content from HALO 4 to get a feel for some of the maps. Even though the game isn’t released, I can still develop a system of communication amongst my team that will strengthen our teamwork at the tournament.
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