User:Axelssj99/Gamers edge

Gamers Edge(or Gamer's Edge) is a series of fan developed videos which are developed with help of special effects, timing and music background. This series is famous for its audio/video timing. Most of the videos in the series are either ripped from certain games or their trailers are used to develop the videos. Series is available to be downloaded for free and is strictly prohibited for commercial use. Many famous game titles like Devil May Cry, Call of Duty, Assasins Creed, Mirrors Edge etc.

Beginning
The development of Gamers Edge often abbreviated GE started back in 2004 when the gamer Asterik(hidden name) started experimenting with few games videos. He started editing a few of movie clips to test his skills. By mid 2005 he was editing aimlessly when sudden event occurred. A local gaming magazine published a fan made video based on various games and suited music which inspired him to start developing his own edited, game video, and thus development on first Gamers Edge title begin.

Gamers Edge
After a few weeks of editing, video cutting and audio mixing, Asterik developed Gamers edge in 2005 under the name of 'Game Mania'. This edition contained few scenes from some unknown games, the edition was never released. The title finally released in 2006 with games like Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault etc., though the title 'Game Mania' can be still seen the video even after its redevelopment. The title was limited to local viewers only. Asterik, who was satisfied with the success didn't planned on making this video into a series, but was urged by some of his friends to make another video. After a few months development of second title GE 2 begin. This video marked the beggining of a special after credits feature, after the rolling of credits Dante and Vergil with handguns in their hands shoot at the screen, thus executing the message which appears as if the blood is dripping down, "GAME OVER". This feature will be used in upcoming titles of this series as one of the must watchable events.

Gamers Edge 2
After 2 months of development Gamers Edge series was released on 17th November 2006, with the video completely based on Capcom's Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening. The title gathered a much appreciation though a few criticized him for including the game again in this version. But the perfect timing of video and audio made this version another success. Another success didn't urge Asterik to release another title so soon so he decided to go on with his other works before he will release another title. After credits Dante is surrounded by hell creatures and the screen is zoomed on him and starts shooting at the screen thus executing the message "GAME OVER".

Gamers Edge 3
In June 2007 Asterik announced the release of Gamers Edge 3, which included games like Age of Empires 3, Age of mythology, Ground Control (video game) and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The version was limited to a fewer audience and never really got much of feedback. Asterik experimented with this version through Microsoft Visual Studio. This experiment literally failed to generate good results, thus affecting the video version. Every last record of the version was deleted, directly - indirectly by him. Depressed by the failure of experiment Asterik thought of abandoning the series and announced that this was the last version of the series, never knowing that new audiences gained affection to the series, and series was more popular than ever. No after - credits special this time.

Gamers Edge 4
Asterik surprised the Gamers Edge series fans by releasing another version the series, Gamers Edge 4. This version was originally released in High-definition 3(1440x1080)resolution. But later was also released in low quality version so it can be shared on the video sharing site Dailymotion. The version acquired high praise from the audience and was rated as 'the best Gamers Edge up till now' by the fans. This version includes games like Call of Duty 4: Modern warfare, Assasins Creed, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway and Devil May cry 4. GE4 was released on 27 November 2008. After Credits special was reinstalled in this version and this the lead character of Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway Matthew Bakerwas shot by German soldiers as we watch them through Matthew's eyes. The videos ends with the caption "GAME OVER ALREADY!"

Gamers Edge 5
Shortly after the success of GE4 Asterik started with the development of new version : Gamers Edge 5. Without much waste of time he developed the new edition within December and the 5th title of the series was released on 12 January 2009. Version was released in High-Definition 2(1280x720)format. Games like Tomb Raider Underworld, Mirrors Edge, Farcry 2 etc. were included. The video ends with the caption "GAME OVER THE FIFTH TIME".

Tools of Creation
Asterik stated that he only uses a few tools but efficient ones. He stated some below -

Future Projects
Asterik stated that he is currently working on the new edition of Gamers Edge, Gamers Edge 6. The released was first declared 15th November 2009 but was shifted to earlier December, due to technical problems. When asked he stated that this version will be delivered into 2 formats - HD3 and low for quality for video-sharing sites.