I'm back... with a new Intro and Logo!

I'm finally back after the long summer break. Some of you were wondering where I went: there were simply no notable game releases during summer and so I haven't had any material for videos during that time. Hell, one guy even wrote me a YouTube comment and thought I died - hah!

Nonetheless, I haven't been lazy over the past few weeks. I used that time to update some graphics and work out a new logo and intro.

I figured it was time to go for something more trophy related. Because that's what I do - showing you guys how to unlock the hardest and most annoying trophies (and achievements) in all sorts of games.

Here is what the new logo looks like:

Along with the new logo comes a new intro, too!

I introduced it in the first video right after the summer break. You will see it in all upcoming videos. For now, all the Payday 2 videos have it. So give one of these videos a look to check it out, or wait until the next PowerPyx video shows up in your subscription box. Rest assured, there will be quite many of them over the next weeks and months. Lots of fantastic looking games are coming up! I personally cannot wait for GTA V.

Anyways, there has also been a small design upgrade on my website.

New graphical headings are now in use across all guide pages. They have an electric look and are blue-colored to fit in perfectly with the rest of the site. I was also able to reduce the file size of these headings by 90% compared to the size of the old ones. That helps speeding up the loading times for users with slow internet connections.

Here is what the new headings look like:

My YouTube Channel and Facebook Page do also have banners with the new logo now.

Lastly, if anyone is interested in getting a PowerPyx Wallpaper, check these two out:

PowerPyx Wallpaper 1

PowerPyx Wallpaper 2

Please feel free to leave me a comment on how you like the new designs. Feedback is always much appreciated!

Taking a break till August

Hey everyone,

it has been a while since I made a new post on my blog. Just so much to do, but so little time.
Anyway, I'll be taking a little break until mid-August. As usual, there are simply no game releases during July.


You can also expect some PS4 videos from me at the end of the year.
Greatness Awaits.

PowerPyx's Game of the Year Awards

Another year has gone by and lots of new games have been released.
I have played over 70 different games this year, but which ones rocked and which ones sucked?

Without further ado, here are my personal favorites:

Best Games of the Year

#1 - Assassin's Creed III

I have to give the shiny first place to AC3. As many of you might know, Assassin's Creed II was the game that made me start doing video guides on YouTube. The Assassin's Creed franchise is something sacred to me and I can't get enough of these games. I don't remember playing any other single player mode so extensively this year. There are some glitches here and there, but I didn't have any serious problems that kept me from getting trophies or continuing in the story. It's definitely the biggest Assassin's Creed thus far and a lot of fun to play. Besides, this was my most anticipated game of the year, too.

#2 - Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2 was a big surprise to me. It's very different from all other games and truly original in every way.
I like this mix of Comic Graphics / First Person Shooter / RPG and the good amount of humour. Thanks to the extremely well done voice acting the interactions are very entertaining and memorable. Playing Co-Op ads even more fun. Well done Gearbox Software!

#3 - Far Cry 3

One of the best Shooter in years! FC2 was okay, but FC3 tops the scale. This game was designed in a very user friendly way. Everything you need to know is shown on the in-game map which makes it a lot easier to find stuff in this gigantic open world. The graphics are gorgeous and the nature looks really awesome and feels alive with all the animals that you can hunt and all the enemy outposts & patrols that you encounter. There is a lot to do in this game and the trophies / achievements are enjoyable as well.

Most Disappointing Game of the Year

Resident Evil 6

Sad enough that a game gives me reason to make this category. RE6 simply sucks and it totally deserves all the bad reviews and critics. Capcom promoted this game so much, but it feels like they destroyed everything Resident Evil stands for. If you've played it you will know what I mean... since when do zombies shoot at you with guns or maneuver helicopters and motorcycles? The characters are under-developed because their stories are so extremely short and it feels like you spend most of the time climbing ropes or crawling across exploding floors. It's very boring and has nothing to do with zombies at all.

What's your favorite and least favorite game?
Leave a comment below :)

...and merry christmas to all of you! Hope you are all having a great time and some handsome presents.

Video Break until DmC: Devil May Cry (January 15, 2013)

Hey folks,

I'll take a 6 week break from making YouTube videos until DmC: Devil May Cry comes out in January 2013. There are just no game releases during this time and no material for new video guides.
In the meantime, I'll be working on some other stuff in the background. Want to upgrade some graphics here and there to give everything a fresh look for the upcoming year.

2012 was the busiest YouTube year for me thus far. Every single one of you who visits my website and YouTube channel plays a big part in that. So really - thanks for being awesome!

I am sure next year will be even better with top notch games such as GTA V and maybe a new console generation.

Also keep an eye out for my personal Game of the Year (as well as Fail of the Year) awards during the next days or weeks. These will also be posted here on the blog.

Have a great December everyone,
PowerPyx

Borderlands 2 videos done & Resident Evil 6 on tuesday!

Hey,

The Borderlands 2 videos are done!
Check out the full playlist here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRr5L69yg_kENZbTqzQXqh7Nu-awLW_yT

Already got Resident Evil 6 yesterday and captured the first videos! I will start the uploads on tuesday.

Hope you guys will have a good time shooting zombies ;)

Website Updates & Bug Fixes

Hello everyone! :)

It has been some while since my last Blog post. There was just so much to do, but so little time recently.

During the past few days I was fixing a bunch of embedded YouTube players that didn't show videos anymore. YouTube does no longer support the custom video player that I used on the older guides here on PowerPyx.com. All video players have been updated and are now working.

In addition to that, the download option is no longer supported since the old hoster went offline. The positive thing is that the guide pages will load a little faster now.




Hope all of you had a great summer!
I visited the Machinima office in West Hollywood which was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. Also met MysteryGuitarMan (YouTube) on Sunset Blvd. which was really awesome :)

Now I am looking forward to the big winter releases - especially Assassin's Creed III & Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Next up is Borderlands 2!

Next Guides (May - November 2012)

Below is a list of my planned video guide projects for 2012. Some slight changes are possible and games will be added as soon as they are announced. You can always find the most current list on the welcome page of www.powerpyx.com

Prototype 2 videos are coming very soon! The game is already on its way to me!

» Prototype 2 (Apr 24, 2012)
» Sniper Elite V2 (May 01, 2012)
» Max Payne 3 (May 15, 2012)
» Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (May 22, 2012)
» [VITA] Resistance: Burning Skies (May 29, 2012)
» Inversion (June 05, 2012)
» Lollipop Chainsaw (June 12, 2012)
» Spec Ops: The Line (June 26, 2012)
» Darksiders 2 (June 26, 2012)
» Sniper 2: Ghost Warrior (Aug 21, 2012)
» Far Cry 3 (Sep 04, 2012)
» Resident Evil 6 (Oct 02, 2012)
» Bioshock: Infinite (Oct 16, 2012)
» Medal of Honor: Warfighter (Oct 23, 2012)
» Assassin's Creed III (Oct 30, 2012)
» Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (TBA)
» Hitman Absolution (TBA)
» Tomb Raider (TBA)
» The Last Guardian (TBA)
» The Last of Us (TBA)
» Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (TBA)
» God of War Ascension (TBA)
» Prey 2 (TBA)
» Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Patriots (TBA)
» GTA V (TBA)

*TBA = To Be Announced