Happy GRFS Launch Day
May 22, 9:00 am
- Enjoy a more comfortable and rich visual experience with Gunnar gaming eyewear for GRFS.
- GUNNAR Advanced Gaming Eyewear helps minimize eye fatigue while improving contrast, comfort, and focus.
- Designed to enhance detail and improve visual efficiency.
- Reducing glare and digital eye strain during extended hours of gaming
- Feather light frame optimized for visual performance and comfort when worn with a gaming headset.
Metadata - Happy GRFS Launch Day
May 22, 9:00 am
HAPPY GHOST RECON FUTURE SOLDIER LAUNCH DAY EVERYONE!!
I am so happy this day is finally here. Like most of you, I have been following the development of this game for some time.
This year at PAX East just increased my excitement for this game. We got to unveil to gamers their first look at Guerilla mode: a unique take on wave based combat. Then when the Beta came out, we Frag Dolls were once again playing a shooter as a team. Between the Beta & PAX tease, this game just left me wanting more.
All of the anticipation came to a head last night when I put the game in for the first time. I warmed up with a little Guerilla mode and then jumped right into the campaign. But what I am really looking forward to is leveling up my engineer class and spending hours and hours with all of you in Multiplayer.
It’s so nice to finally have this game right where I want it, in my Xbox. So, in celebration of today here are some GRFS highlights from our epic live streams and PAX East escapades.
- Enjoy a more comfortable and rich visual experience with Gunnar gaming eyewear for GRFS.
- GUNNAR Advanced Gaming Eyewear helps minimize eye fatigue while improving contrast, comfort, and focus.
- Designed to enhance detail and improve visual efficiency.
- Reducing glare and digital eye strain during extended hours of gaming
- Feather light frame optimized for visual performance and comfort when worn with a gaming headset.
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Ubisoft Launches Ghost Recon Commander
May 21, 10:00 am
Ubisoft Launches Ghost Recon Commander
Award-Winning Studio, Loot Drop, Brings Popular Ghost Recon Franchise to Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO — May 21, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Commander, an isometric tactical combat game, is now available to play on Facebook.
Brenda Garno Brathwaite, Loot Drop’s cofounder and lead game designer, has created features that both hard-core and social game players can enjoy. Hard-core gamers will appreciate the beautiful graphics, tactical gameplay and faithful translation of the Ghost Recon franchise to the Facebook platform. Facebook and other casual game players will like the approachable dynamic combat system and the ability to start and stop the game at their convenience without penalty. Ghost Recon Commander also features 10 replayable missions, three difficulty levels and dozens of weapons for players to choose from to help them win their missions. These features help make Ghost Recon Commander fun for all types of gamers.
“We are taking the popular Ghost Recon franchise and bringing it to platforms that allow players of all skill levels to enjoy at their leisure, on the platform of their choosing,” said Chris Early, vice president of digital publishing at Ubisoft. “This is the basis of our companion gaming strategy that Ghost Recon Commander exemplifies so well.”
“As a longtime fan of the Ghost Recon franchise, I wanted to make a game that would appeal to me both as a fan and a gamer,” said Brenda Garno Brathwaite, lead game designer and cofounder of Loot Drop. “Ghost Recon Commander highlights the tactical gameplay that fans of the series will enjoy in a social environment that’s accessible to all types of gamers.”
In Ghost Recon Commander, players will be able to develop their own “Ghost,” an elite Special Forces operator utilizing stealth, firepower and exciting near-future technology to take command of the battlefield against impossible odds.
Other features in Ghost Recon Commander include:
· Gamer-on-the-Go: Players have the ability to pick up where they left off in Ghost Recon Commander; it doesn’t matter if they’ve been away from the game for a day or for an hour, time is not a constraint.
· Customization: Ghosts can be upgraded and customized with state-of-the-art weaponry, armor and near-future gadgets.
· Asynchronous Co-op: Players will be able to have friends join them on missions or offer themselves up as a mercenary for hire.
Ghost Recon Commander can be played as a stand-alone game or played to tie into the overall Ghost Recon universe. Following Ubisoft’s companion gaming strategy, players are encouraged to play the game alongside Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier™, available on consoles May 22, and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Online, available later this year. By playing Ghost Recon Commander, players will be able to unlock exclusive weapons, weapon skins and bonuses to use while playing Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Ghost Recon Online. Ghost Recon Commander players can also gain benefits, such as exclusive characters, by playing Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
Ghost Recon Commander is available to play for free worldwide on Facebook at: apps.facebook.com/GhostReconCommander/
About Loot Drop:
Loot Drop is an independent mobile and social game development studio founded in November 2010. A design-driven company, Loot Drop is home to numerous veteran game developers, including John Romero, Brenda Garno Brathwaite and Tom Hall who have designed groundbreaking and award-winning titles respected throughout the world. Loot Drop is headquartered in San Bruno, CA. Loot Drop believes in fun.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2010–11 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.039 billion euros. To learn more, please visit ubisoftgroup.com.
© 2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.
Metadata - Ubisoft Launches Ghost Recon Commander
May 21, 10:00 am
Award-Winning Studio, Loot Drop, Brings Popular Ghost Recon Franchise to Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO — May 21, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Commander, an isometric tactical combat game, is now available to play on Facebook.
Brenda Garno Brathwaite, Loot Drop’s cofounder and lead game designer, has created features that both hard-core and social game players can enjoy. Hard-core gamers will appreciate the beautiful graphics, tactical gameplay and faithful translation of the Ghost Recon franchise to the Facebook platform. Facebook and other casual game players will like the approachable dynamic combat system and the ability to start and stop the game at their convenience without penalty. Ghost Recon Commander also features 10 replayable missions, three difficulty levels and dozens of weapons for players to choose from to help them win their missions. These features help make Ghost Recon Commander fun for all types of gamers.
“We are taking the popular Ghost Recon franchise and bringing it to platforms that allow players of all skill levels to enjoy at their leisure, on the platform of their choosing,” said Chris Early, vice president of digital publishing at Ubisoft. “This is the basis of our companion gaming strategy that Ghost Recon Commander exemplifies so well.”
“As a longtime fan of the Ghost Recon franchise, I wanted to make a game that would appeal to me both as a fan and a gamer,” said Brenda Garno Brathwaite, lead game designer and cofounder of Loot Drop. “Ghost Recon Commander highlights the tactical gameplay that fans of the series will enjoy in a social environment that’s accessible to all types of gamers.”
In Ghost Recon Commander, players will be able to develop their own “Ghost,” an elite Special Forces operator utilizing stealth, firepower and exciting near-future technology to take command of the battlefield against impossible odds.
Other features in Ghost Recon Commander include:
· Gamer-on-the-Go: Players have the ability to pick up where they left off in Ghost Recon Commander; it doesn’t matter if they’ve been away from the game for a day or for an hour, time is not a constraint.
· Customization: Ghosts can be upgraded and customized with state-of-the-art weaponry, armor and near-future gadgets.
· Asynchronous Co-op: Players will be able to have friends join them on missions or offer themselves up as a mercenary for hire.
Ghost Recon Commander can be played as a stand-alone game or played to tie into the overall Ghost Recon universe. Following Ubisoft’s companion gaming strategy, players are encouraged to play the game alongside Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier™, available on consoles May 22, and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Online, available later this year. By playing Ghost Recon Commander, players will be able to unlock exclusive weapons, weapon skins and bonuses to use while playing Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Ghost Recon Online. Ghost Recon Commander players can also gain benefits, such as exclusive characters, by playing Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
Ghost Recon Commander is available to play for free worldwide on Facebook at: apps.facebook.com/GhostReconCommander/
About Loot Drop:
Loot Drop is an independent mobile and social game development studio founded in November 2010. A design-driven company, Loot Drop is home to numerous veteran game developers, including John Romero, Brenda Garno Brathwaite and Tom Hall who have designed groundbreaking and award-winning titles respected throughout the world. Loot Drop is headquartered in San Bruno, CA. Loot Drop believes in fun.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2010–11 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.039 billion euros. To learn more, please visit ubisoftgroup.com.
© 2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.
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Frag Dolls in Toronto - GRFS Launch and Beyond!
May 19, 9:00 am
One of the things I love about being a Frag Doll is getting to travel to places I wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to visit. In the past month or so, I've been to Boston, Miami, Los Angeles twice, and Toronto, Canada thanks to my job.
The best part about this trip was that not only did we get to attend a launch party where we unleashed our competitive side, we also had more free time during the day to explore a little bit of the city.
I brought my camera along with me on the trip, and Fidget equipped her trusty recorder so together, we have a bunch of moments to share during our adventures.
Here's is a video of the Epicness that took place at that launch party.
The winners of the Ghost Recon Future Soldier and AXE Canada Sweepstakes that were flown out to play against us during the launch event were such awesome guys to hang out with. Even after being defeated, they were great sports and truly enjoyed being there.
We had our gamefaces on as we also played against the devs of Ghost Recon Future Soldier that night.
View more photos from the event here.
While we didn't stray too far from the hotel, we were able to see a few sights and find some some entertaining things to do within walking distance.
The CN Tower is seriously tall. Fun fact: It is the world's third-tallest free-standing tower.
We learned much in the art of crafting the perfect Pilsner thanks to our highly entertaining tour guide.
View more photos from our off hours here.
May 19, 9:00 am
One of the things I love about being a Frag Doll is getting to travel to places I wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to visit. In the past month or so, I've been to Boston, Miami, Los Angeles twice, and Toronto, Canada thanks to my job.
The best part about this trip was that not only did we get to attend a launch party where we unleashed our competitive side, we also had more free time during the day to explore a little bit of the city.
I brought my camera along with me on the trip, and Fidget equipped her trusty recorder so together, we have a bunch of moments to share during our adventures.
The winners of the Ghost Recon Future Soldier and AXE Canada Sweepstakes that were flown out to play against us during the launch event were such awesome guys to hang out with. Even after being defeated, they were great sports and truly enjoyed being there.
We had our gamefaces on as we also played against the devs of Ghost Recon Future Soldier that night.
View more photos from the event here.
While we didn't stray too far from the hotel, we were able to see a few sights and find some some entertaining things to do within walking distance.
The CN Tower is seriously tall. Fun fact: It is the world's third-tallest free-standing tower.
We learned much in the art of crafting the perfect Pilsner thanks to our highly entertaining tour guide.
View more photos from our off hours here.
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Star Trek Fans Rejoice
May 17, 9:00 am
After watching the 2009 J.J. Abrams version of Star Trek, I couldn’t help but instantly go through my DVD collection and watch all of the previous movies in one sitting and with the help of the internet, get myself a full Spock costume to wear around my apartment or…to wear in public. Watching Quinto and Pine bring Spock and Kirk back to life made my heart skip and I felt an overwhelming sense of realization as to why I’m so obsessed with the series itself. Being a military child and moving frequently in my youth, the one consistent thing my parents kept alive was week nights filled with Tribbles, logic, and Commander Data. Not that I wasn’t into Star Wars, but the insane diversity I saw in the Star Trek series blew my mind and the fact that I could get emotionally involved in each episode did more for me than any Disney movie could ever do.
As I got older I moved my obsession from not only movies and television reruns, to reading books and comics related to the series. Soon after that, I related my infatuation to video games. I’d played a few of the games that were out on XBLA, Wii, and 360, but found myself completely disappointed. I wanted a good console game that would keep me from throwing my controller if I couldn’t save the Kobayashi Maru. I sat with fingers crossed that someday, someone would put together a well-made Star Trek game and that this one would keep me playing for hours.
Soon after the release of the movie, a rumor of a new Star Trek game emerged and a simple trailer was released to keep fans on the edge of their seat. I was one of them. Until now, not much has been said about the game and only until recently, the making of Star Trek II which is set to release in May of 2013. This morning however, my day was brightened with concept art from Paramount Pictures and Namco Bandai. Before I could stop squealing at the pictures I noticed that a new trailer had crawled its way into my media player.
Metadata - Star Trek Fans Rejoice
May 17, 9:00 am
After watching the 2009 J.J. Abrams version of Star Trek, I couldn’t help but instantly go through my DVD collection and watch all of the previous movies in one sitting and with the help of the internet, get myself a full Spock costume to wear around my apartment or…to wear in public. Watching Quinto and Pine bring Spock and Kirk back to life made my heart skip and I felt an overwhelming sense of realization as to why I’m so obsessed with the series itself. Being a military child and moving frequently in my youth, the one consistent thing my parents kept alive was week nights filled with Tribbles, logic, and Commander Data. Not that I wasn’t into Star Wars, but the insane diversity I saw in the Star Trek series blew my mind and the fact that I could get emotionally involved in each episode did more for me than any Disney movie could ever do.
As I got older I moved my obsession from not only movies and television reruns, to reading books and comics related to the series. Soon after that, I related my infatuation to video games. I’d played a few of the games that were out on XBLA, Wii, and 360, but found myself completely disappointed. I wanted a good console game that would keep me from throwing my controller if I couldn’t save the Kobayashi Maru. I sat with fingers crossed that someday, someone would put together a well-made Star Trek game and that this one would keep me playing for hours.
Soon after the release of the movie, a rumor of a new Star Trek game emerged and a simple trailer was released to keep fans on the edge of their seat. I was one of them. Until now, not much has been said about the game and only until recently, the making of Star Trek II which is set to release in May of 2013. This morning however, my day was brightened with concept art from Paramount Pictures and Namco Bandai. Before I could stop squealing at the pictures I noticed that a new trailer had crawled its way into my media player.
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Sabre’s Music To Game By
May 16, 8:00 am
Sabre’s Music To Game By
MUSIC FOR THIRD (3rd) AND FIRST (1st) PERSON SHOOTERS - PART 1
With all the shooters the Frag Doll team has been playing lately, I’ve found that these songs totally get me in the shooting mood!
Band: E.S. Posthumus
Song: Unstoppable
I’m a huge fan of the band E.S. Posthumus, and I find that their “epic/classical” sound is perfect for most types of gaming - especially shooters. With third (and first) person shooters, I tend to lean toward instrumental songs with heavy bass, guitars, and drums, and the song “Unstoppable” hits the spot! Give the song a try - it starts getting good at 0:43 and takes off at 2:02!
Band: Les Friction
Song: Here Comes The Reign
The evolution of the band E.S. Posthumus is Les Friction, and “Here Comes The Reign” is a great piece to game to. Shooters instantly feel more intense and badass when I put this song on. Although I try to avoid playing songs with lyrics (since I can get easily distracted from the game by trying to decipher what the singer is saying), this song has just the right amount of voice and instrumental parts. The gradual build of the song fits great with most shooters, and I can’t help but put the song on repeat.
Don’t worry folks, I have plenty of music that I’ll be sharing with you in the near future! Check back for regular music updates, leave a comment with your favorite songs to game to, and I’ll give you a shout out!
Love and Peace,
Sabre FD
May 16, 8:00 am
A new blog series for all you music lovers and gaming enthusiasts! In this series, I’ll showcase a number of cool bands and songs that I think are perfect for listening to while gaming. We’ll break down musical selections by game genre, type, and I’ll even throw in some of my favorite songs from video game soundtracks. I’ll also do some special features with YOUR gaming music suggestions - so don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know what you listen to while gaming!
With all the shooters the Frag Doll team has been playing lately, I’ve found that these songs totally get me in the shooting mood!
Song: Unstoppable
I’m a huge fan of the band E.S. Posthumus, and I find that their “epic/classical” sound is perfect for most types of gaming - especially shooters. With third (and first) person shooters, I tend to lean toward instrumental songs with heavy bass, guitars, and drums, and the song “Unstoppable” hits the spot! Give the song a try - it starts getting good at 0:43 and takes off at 2:02!
Song: Here Comes The Reign
The evolution of the band E.S. Posthumus is Les Friction, and “Here Comes The Reign” is a great piece to game to. Shooters instantly feel more intense and badass when I put this song on. Although I try to avoid playing songs with lyrics (since I can get easily distracted from the game by trying to decipher what the singer is saying), this song has just the right amount of voice and instrumental parts. The gradual build of the song fits great with most shooters, and I can’t help but put the song on repeat.
Don’t worry folks, I have plenty of music that I’ll be sharing with you in the near future! Check back for regular music updates, leave a comment with your favorite songs to game to, and I’ll give you a shout out!
Love and Peace,
Sabre FD
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