'Ryse: Son of Rome' trailer introduces multiplayer mode

US: 

Roman empire action title "Ryse" waited until Gamescom to show off Gladiator mode, its spin on historical combat with a theatrical twist.

Previously presented as a glossy single-player experience, and one that made extensive use of split-second button prompt responses, the new "Ryse" trailer is a lot closer to "God of War."

Developer Crytek is better known for the graphically impressive first-person shooter series "Crysis," and its penchant for the spectacular continues into "Ryse."

The game, which at one point had been expected on Xbox 360 as a Kinect motion control showcase, features a dynamic coliseum arena, complete with baying crowd, and a raft of submerged surprises below its floor.

Tiles fall and drawbridges clatter into place, fiery pits gape, while statues, columns, glades, and barbarian camps are pushed to the surface.

Combat is based on the timing of blocks and attacks, with a selection of savage executions available to finish wounded enemies. Players swear fealty to a god at the start of each match, with associated benefits delivered in return, and shared among teammates should they maintain close contact.

With the Gladiator Mode trailer showing the sort of liberties Crytek is willing to take with historical accuracy, thoughts turn back to the single-player campaign.

Will protagonist Marius Titus face Medusa, the Gorgon and Pluto's hound Cerebus just as "God of War" antihero Kratos battles Greek gods and monsters?

Source: AFP RELAXNEWS 

Genting Highland bus plunge: 37 confirmed dead

KARAK: 

The authorities have confirmed that 37 people have died from the Genting crash where a bus plunged into a ravine at KM3, Karak Highway this afternoon.

As at 8.15pm, these numbers consisted of 24 men and 13 women.

The rescue teams have removed a total of 16 injured passengers from the vehicle out of the estimated 49 in the bus.

The accident involving the tour bus occurred at about 3 pm today.

At this time the rescue work is being carried by teams from the fire and rescue department and the other agencies.

According to sources, the bus plunged into a 50 meters deep ravine. According to initial reports, the first victim is a woman who was removed from the crash site about 3.30pm.

A total of 30 ambulances were on site to take the victims to a nearby hospital.

It is understood the families involved are waiting at Selayang and Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Victims are sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital Emergency Department, however the source declined to elaborate.

In 2012, two Indian tourists were killed while 22 others were injured when a  bus they were traveling in skidded and overturned at kilometer 4.5, at Genting Highlands Highlands-Kuala Lumpur road.

Meanwhile in 2010, seven passengers were killed while 21 others were injured in the deadly tragedy accident where a  tour bus skidded and overturned  at KM38 Genting Sempah.

A snapshot of the Genting-KL jam caused by the tragic accident this late afternoon.

Source: Astro Awani