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FE readers and players, a new year has begun but it was 2011 that delivered some of the most exciting games, movies, and may more to the world of entertainment. Technology is at its best now and there remain very few things that are impossible to do! However in the virtual world there is nothing that cannot be done and it’s near impossible to say it’s not real. With the change in time the demand for good quality visualization has become a need. The Gaming or the Movie industry is pushing technology to its limits and even go beyond to deliver something new and different. This was is one such example where we have seen technology mutating and giving new. The tools of today are capable of doing things, that were once ever impossible to image.

The latest in the block is the 3D technology. Movies, comic books and even games are now 3D. Put the glass on and you will see everything coming out of the screen. The last year has been an unbelievable year for movies.

*TOP 10 Movies with Animation and Technology to make the Virtual look real:

2011 was a fascinating year for quality movies. Movies with the touch of technology to its full potential to animate or to give 3D effect or even create an entire virtual world to fit the story. Movies like the Rio, Cars, Transformers: Dark of the Moon were some of the movies that used the technology which is available today to make it look real and has something different to say.

Here are top 10 Movies/Video Games/Digital Comic Books of 2011 that have the touch of technology to make something new and different. If you have missed it, it’s not late……!

Rio

 

Release Date: April 15th, 2011 FE Stars: ***** Studio: 20th Century Fox Official Site: www.rio-themovie.com

 

Cars 2

Release date: June 24th, 2011 FE Stars: **** Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios Official Site: www.disney.go.com/cars

 

Kung Fu Panda 2

FE Stars: **** Release Date: May 26th, 2011 Studio: DreamWorks Animation Official Site: www.kungfupanda.com

 

Puss in Boots

Release Date: October 28th, 2011 FE Stars: **** Studio: DreamWorks Animation Official Site: www.pussinbootsthemovie.com

 

X-Men:

First Class Release Date: June 3rd, 2011 FE Stars: **** Studio: 20th Century Fox Official Site: www.x-menfirstclassmovie.com

Transformers:

Dark of the Moon Release Date: June 29th, 2011 FE Stars: ***** Studio: DreamWorks Pictures (Paramount) Official Site: www.transformersmovie.com

Real Steel

Release Date: October 7th, 2011 FE Stars: **** Studio: DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, 21 Laps Entertainment Official Site: www.steelgetsreal.com

Immortals

Release Date: November 11th, 2011 FE Stars: **** Studio: Relativity Media, Virgin Produced Official Site: www.immortalsmovie.com

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Release Date: December 21st, 2011 FE Stars: ***** Studio: Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Nickelodeon Movies Official Site: www.tintin-movie.net

Green Lantern

 

Release Date: June 17th, 2011 FE Stars: **** Studio: Warner Bros Pictures, DC Entertainment Official Site: www.greenlanternmovie.warnerbros.com

As we move up the ladder, the Video Gaming Industry is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world. Video games have influenced many generations, yet many don’t know how it all started from. The history of video games dates back to late 1940’s; however it gained the mainstream popularity sometime late 1970’s and 80’s with the introduction of arcade and computer games. We have it grow from the 1st generation to the current state. In the last three decades, this industry has grown and achieved new heights. To know more, wait for the FE issue on the HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES.

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The world today has set new limits for the future and our expectations have also grown for something better than the last time. Let’s have a look at what happened in 2011 in the works of Video games.

TOP 15 Videogames that really made a difference:

The last year has been a year of innovations and even revolutions in the gaming industry. Some of the most eagerly awaited games and Big-titles came and went; only a selected few remained in the countdown. With so much technology around no game comes with a look that you won’t like. Here are the top 20 games of this year. Some of them are most waited and some them were a surprise with what they has in them.

No.15. Dance Central 2 

Platforms-Xbox 360 Kinect

FE Says: A game for the Dance Lovers to knock them out. Few might not like since this don’t have guns and unlimited ammo to shoot anything and everything in the game. However, this latest dance simulation has a very nice presentation with impressive graphics to make you love it. You don’t have to be a dancer to play this, but this will make you dance, and this has some really good music too. Bring the child in you, and you will love it.

No.14. FIFA 12

Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Mac OS X, PSP, iOS

FE Says: the EA Games FIFA series has been one of the most popular titles for the sports game lover. FIFA 2012 has enhanced features with improved game play and an astonishing graphics. It has everything make you say WOW. Play it to feel the difference.

No.13. Shadows of the Damned

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

FE Says: A third-person shooter game that will take you to dark ride. A Shadow of the Damned is a game where death and destruction are around every corner. The gamer gets to kick some bad ass demons. A professional demon hunter Garcia Hotspur is in a journey to harness the power of the light to save his love for the Demon Lord. It’s a game with a story for you to tell.

No.12. Warhammer 40000: Space Marine

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

FE Says: A heavy machine action packed game with hardcore killing and brutal action. Slice your enemies or hack them with a Chainsaw Sword or with guns. The shooters will love it.

No.11. Dark Souls

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

FE Says: A game with an extraordinary role-playing game that transports you to an awesome and menacing world you may never forget. The game takes you to a gorgeous and frightening world from which you will not like to get out off. This game has many remarkable bosses test your game experience and skill. A must play game. If you ask my opinion, I would love to play it over and over again.

No.10. Yakuza 4

Platforms: PlayStation 3

FE Says: The 1st of the Yakuza came during 2006 for PS2, since then this game has been in the list. The game has a different approach. A very fine story with Street combats to gun fights. Use your skills/charm to impress ladies to force to knock your enemies with impressive actions. It has everything in style. Curve you way to become the king in the underworld. Be a part of the story and you will like everything, nothing you won’t.

No.9. Total War – Shogun 2

Platforms: PC

FE Says: This one of the best real-time strategy games of the year. This game presents an outlook of the 16th-century Japan and the battles of the Japanese clans and their lifestyle with a very wonderful gameplay. Each clan has its own adventures and with specific features. Take up a clan and get started with the adventures. Like the Chosokabe Cal can recruit superior archers where as the Hojo are greater builders. Drive your own adventure. A must try game.

No.8. Saints Row: The Third

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

FE Says: Saints Row: The Third, well words are less to describe about it. I played the game three times so far and every time it’s fun. The game has everything to glue to the seats till you braking point. Have fun shooting someone in head or between the legs. Fight your way through the city goons to become the Boss of the underworld and play it anyway you like. Whatever you do it will be in style. Fantastic works of art with an amazing graphics to give the looks the game deserve. The best word to describe the game, “Its Kick Ass”. All I will say is grab a copy right now and you will know it was worth. Note: Adult content in the game so user discretion is recommended.

No.7.

Gears of War 3

Platforms: Xbox 360 FE Says: Well less said than done. “Gears of War (GOW)” fans will know what we can say about this one. GOW is about human race on the verge of extinction and a bunch of hard ass solders are making sure that we survive. The graphics is amazing and undoubtedly so as the game play with a very fascinating story and splendid action. Save the human race and emerge victories to tell the story. If you have missed the first two then I would say get started right away. You can thank me later for telling this.

No.6. Deus Ex — Human Revolution

Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Mac OS X

FE Says: a game with a fantastic AI. A story with technology, weapons with brains and a Hero with his heart. This game takes the gaming experience to a whole new level. If you remember this is the third release. The first one came sometime in 2000. Back then and now this game is about using the available technology to give players a game with a very high level AI. With the modern day technology the developers have give a very high end graphical presentation.

No.5.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

Platforms: PlayStation 3

FE Says: Let’s see what we have here. An adventure to unfold hidden treasure in an uncharted location, with a very well described cinematography, story and action. An “evolved” version of the same game engine that was used in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to provide high definition physics, visuals, and environmental effects. The AI is good and will make you wok before you can make you way to the end.

No.4. Batman:Arkham City

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

FE Says: Well, well, well! Here we have the Bat and the Cat together. Play as the Batman and Catwoman along the story. Unfold the conspiracy of the Arkham villainy. Swing between the buildings or make an amazing entrance before the action begins. This game has sty and story. Technology has given the game the necessary looks and the outfit best fit the story

. No.3. Battlefield 3

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

FE Says: this is one game one must play. Even though this is a War/Battle game, this one has more than enough breathtaking moments to keep your adrenaline rush running for days. You can only feel this if you play it. You will be missing out a lot of action and shooting if you miss it. A large-scale multiplayer warfare with hundreds batters, high level AI enemies, high definition physics, visuals, and environmental effects to blow your mind off. Use high tech weapons, long range sniper kills, tank battles any so much more.

No.2. Call of Duty — Modern Warfare 3

Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii

FE Says: One of the most awaited games of the year; as awaited so was the delivery from the game. The users were more than fully satisfied with the game play, story, the action and the presentation. Very high levels of details were put in to the game to give the original looks of the battles and the environment. The game is making history. An overwhelming story and lots of action, high end guns, a high level AI enemy, anything and everything a gamer can ask for. Let the adrenaline flow through you and don’t let your fingers stop triggering. Sink to the right or sink to the left, shoot at the head or strangle from the back. It’s all yours.

No.1. Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls V

Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

FE says: “Skyrim” a long running fantasy epic and now this is a fifth installment in for the players. This is an Action/Adventure Role-playing game. If we compare the pervious release, we would know what has changed. When I was talking about the touch of the technology, this is an example. A very high level and detailed research was done on the environment. The game engine evolved and we have an overwhelming game to ply. The gaming experience beyond compare, the story is something that will take to a different journey. The experience is best described when you play the game. If you are still missing it, grab a copy and get lost in the game, you will not feel the time move. Take look at the Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls V

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