Unjust Controls in Just Cause 2


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A demo for this sandbox game from Avalanche Studios & Eidos Interactive is now available, but Southpaw and Legacy controls are absent.

The retail version will be available towards the end of the month and I wouldn’t expect more control options to be included. Read the rest of this entry »

Screenshot: BioShock 2 Control Options [Updated]


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If you’re interested in BioShock 2, then you’ll want to take a look at this screenshot.

Southpaw appears to be available, plus the ability to customize the button layout.* However, an option to turn on Legacy is absent. The game is set to release tomorrow (Feb. 9) and we’ll update if more information surfaces.

*Update: Read the rest of this entry »

Aliens vs Predator: Southpaw Confirmed [Updated]


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We’ve received word from Rebellion that their upcoming (and highly anticipated) shooter, Aliens vs Predator will offer Southpaw controls: Read the rest of this entry »

Mass Effect 2 Controls: Better, Not Perfect


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After the release of Mass Effect back in 2007, there was a large uproar about the omission of Southpaw and Legacy controls. Now that the sequel has arrived, many are wondering if this had any impact. Read the rest of this entry »

Splash Damage Hints at the Possibility of Alternate Controls in Brink


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Squiffy recently touched based with Splash Damage regarding the importance of including Southpaw, Legacy, Legacy-southpaw and customization in their upcoming FPS, Brink.

Their response: Read the rest of this entry »

Dark Void Lacks Legacy and Tight Controls


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Upon learning of Airtight Games’ Dark Void, I held the belief that controls would either make or break this title, and at least for Legacy players, it’s pretty broken. Read the rest of this entry »

Serious Sam HD Controls


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First off, a (belated) Happy New Year to you all.

Getting down to business, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has landed on Xbox Live Arcade.

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Army of Two: The 40th Day Demo


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This demo became available via the Xbox Live Marketplace and Playstation Network on December 17. The first Army of Two didn’t offer alternative control schemes, but this time around a Southpaw option has been included, surprisingly. Firing a weapon can also be mapped to either the left or right trigger. Read the rest of this entry »

The Saboteur


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This sandbox game from Pandemic does not support Southpaw or Legacy and only offers the ability to invert the Y axis. You’ll have to make do with the default button layouts for navigating, shooting, driving and brawling as well since these aren’t configurable.

When unarmed, movement controls are similar to RE5’s “Type A” scheme in that the left analog stick is used for moving forward and turning left/right, while the camera is controlled with the right stick.

This may not be an issue for some, though problems will arise once a weapon is equipped. Read the rest of this entry »

Rogue Warrior Offers a Lone Control Scheme


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Rogue Warrior, Rebellion’s tactical shooter that centers on Navy SEAL Dick Marcinko unfortunately doesn’t offer any alternative control layouts.

Rebellion is also currently working on the upcoming Aliens vs Predator game that’s due in early 2010 so the odds of seeing alternate controls in that one aren’t good - but expressing your concerns never hurts. Read the rest of this entry »