Writer Dan Birlew talks about the ins-and-outs of his game guide-writing dream job, dishes Devil May Cry 4 details, and then, for some reason, quotes Van Gogh. You can preorder his masterpiece from Prima here.
1. Can you give us a little background about you and the strategy guide world and how they coalesced with the Devil May Cry franchise?
The day I started writing about the first Devil May Cry, I knew that players of the game would be seeking a competent strategy guide to help control the mayhem. I was already quite experienced by that time, having written thirteen guides for other games. But this project proved to be a bigger challenge than my previous titles. I was excited by the style and play of the game, knew it would be an immediate success, and looked forward to the public’s reaction.
Ever wonder how much damage your Devil Slicer does when you do a forward slash on Lunastra’s head, or what kind of boost you get from filling up the Spirit Gauge? Capcom Unity member Deathslayer31x (aka Brian VanWulfen) sent along this handy video tutorial on how to optimize your slayifying by breaking down the damage formula for Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Brian says “It would be nice if more people knew about this, solving a lot of problems such as which weapon was more useful against this or that monster.” Indeed.
If you’ve still got questions after watching the video, he’s also written an extensive Melee FAQ, sure to titillate aspiring hunters and RPG statisticians alike.
Having trouble finishing Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles? Have you found every single weapon? Explored all the paths? How about in Resident Evil 4? Can you beat all the bosses?If you are having trouble with any of these, our partners over at Prima Guides are here to provide just the help you need!
Check out the 10 page sample guides for both Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition and Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, in the easy to use Adobe PDF format, by clicking on the images below. After checking them out, click on the big red “Buy Now” button to purchase a copy and finally get that 100% completion you’ve been trying for all this time!
This FAQ from David Sirlin clears up some pervasive misinformation and provides answers to many of the general questions from the fans surrounding the game. Covering everything from game modes to screen resolution and music, this is a one-stop answer-fest for everyone eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Street Fighter II universe.
PS- Be sure to also check out his first article about the design philosophy behind some of the changes, and the second article detailing some of the specific changes to Ryu. There are many more to come detailing more specific character changes and the thinking that went into them, so stay tuned.
SSF2T HD Remix FAQ
Is the gameplay the same as Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo?
You actually get two games in one in this package:
1) SSF2T HD Remix
2) SSF2T HD Classic Arcade
SSF2T HD Remix is a brand new game. It’s a sequel to SSF2T, with over 100 changes to improve the balance and playability.
The Reviewer’s Guide goodness continues to flow. In addition to a great breakdown of basics like game mechanics and scoring, there’s also fun stuff like a review of the game’s weapons, lots of character details and backstory, and even an interview with RE: UC producer Masachika Kawata. And if that wasn’t enough to entice your clicking finger, did you know Wesker was 38 years old, 138 cm (I think that’s approximately 23 feet), 84.5 kg, with O-type blood? No? Then this is news you cannot miss! Read NOW or cry yourself to sleep in ignorance.
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