http://www.gamebump.com Video gaming news blog. en-us Copyright 2006-2008 Gaming Horizon Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/blizzard_posts_another_nextgen_mmo_job_listing http://www.gamebump.com/go/blizzard_posts_another_nextgen_mmo_job_listing http://www.gamebump.com/go/blizzard_posts_another_nextgen_mmo_job_listing# Blizzard has done some consistent updating to its available job listings page recently, including today's call for a game physics/collision programmer for a next-generation MMO.

There are zero details on the game, as to be expected, and the job listing follows several others seeking motivated individuals who'd be working on this same next-gen MMO (one assumes), including a lead 3D character artist and 3D environment artist.

If you're interested in giving the jobs a peek (as well as taking a guess at what Blizzard might be working on), click the link below.

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:12:26 -0500 Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/disgaea_afternoon_of_darkness_ships_oct_30 http://www.gamebump.com/go/disgaea_afternoon_of_darkness_ships_oct_30 http://www.gamebump.com/go/disgaea_afternoon_of_darkness_ships_oct_30#

If you're a fan of the more unique strategy-RPG then you may be interested to know that NIS America's Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness has shipped for the PlayStation Portable and will be in stores on October 30 if not sooner.

That means it's RPG crunch-time for Nippon Ichi lovers.

Hit the jump for information on the game as well as a job tidbit if you're curious about the localization end of the gaming industry (and possess both reading and writing skills in English and Japanese). NIS America is also seeking game testers if you reside in Santa Ana, CA.

I am all about employing the masses - keeps them from rioting.


Excerpted material follows:

Players will initially take on the role of Overlord Laharl, a young demon prince who has just woken from a two-year long nap and finds out that his father, who was the king, has passed away. In order to regain his rightful title as King of the Netherworld, Laharl sets off on a demonic adventure, but must do so with a back stabbing servant, love stupid angel, and a few disgruntled penguins who are looking for trouble.

Afternoon of Darkness Disgaea’s game system is simple yet addictive. It has the same basic concept as other strategy RPGs, but uses many unique features and enhancements that make this game unprecedented.

Here's a handy features list:

• Geo Panel – Is a group of stat altering elemental properties that are placed upon certain parts of the battlefields. When there are one or more colored square panels on the battle grid, it means an element can affect that area. The effect can boost or reduce your unit’s stats.
• Geo Cube – A new addition to the PSP version, Geo Cubes are magic items that add more depth to multiplayer battles. You can use the various Geo Cubes to enhance your abilities, summon monsters, or even attack your enemies with them.
• Demon Gadgets – Are randomly generated items that appear on the battlefield. By acquiring these gadgets, you can power your units up. Some demon gadgets can level your unit up by 30 levels at once.
• Transmigration – A form of reincarnation that allows you to start over from level 1, but your unit will grow stronger than before.

And finally, if you were looking for information regarding game localization or game testing (for NIS America), click here. If you're up for more info. on Disgaea PSP, however, hit this link.
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