Face it: that paltry 60GB PlayStation 3 you bought was never going to be futureproof. There was no way you’d fit everything that Sony had up their sleeve onto your factory-spec hard drive. Still, since the PS3 takes plain old 2.5″ laptop hard drives, they’re easy to switch and expand, with no official hard drive namby pamby to go through. In these times of Home, HD movie downloads and multi-gigabyte game downloads, it’s time to think about expansion.
With this in mind, a little guide would be pretty sweet right now. And here it is! With photos!
This is an idea I’ve had for those who still play Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. If there are people out there considering buying it or maybe a little bit stuck as to what to buy in the game, these sorts of guides can helptoo. Then again, if you’re going to buy Gran Turismo 5 when it comes out in 2009, Sarcastic Gamer will have helped you choose a car a year in advance! If this guide doesn’t prove too popular, I wont try the idea again. But it’s worth a shot.
My first roadtest (perhaps my only one) covers one of Gran Turismo’s favourite types of car, and one of my own favourites too: the 4WD Japanese sports car. I’m talking about Lancer Evolutions, Imprezas and Nissan Skylines. They’ve all got similarly-sized engines, they all have four wheel drive, and they all weigh around one and a half tonnes. Why not have a roadtest and see which is the fastest?
Many of us who have played Call of Duty 4 have developed a keen awareness of what we like and dislike. While we chant from the mountaintops about the awesomeness of our selected gun, we make sure to call anyone who is using a different weapon a noob. Some take it further than that. I’ve found that there is a small selection of guns that go past the “noob” moniker. These guns and perks are called “cheap,” their use is complained about in the post-game lobby. Crybabies?
I was one of those guys out there on launch day for a PS3 in November ‘06. I had a blast doing it, as I met a lot of really cool people and ultimately (due to the PS3-frenzy of the time) ended up working out enough deals that my PS3 was free (Thank God for ebay!) I ran home like most folks and immediately played Resistance: Fall of Man and was generally having a good time (without the buyer’s remorse of just shelling out $600+ on a new system with an extreme scarcity of great games.) It didn’t take too long for me to notice the relative… what’s the word?… “craptacularity” of the SIXAXIS, or as I called it, the SUXAXIS controller. (more…)
*Editor’s Note: Animathias is a long time kick ass video game player and Sarcastic Gamer Forum Member.
Those of you who have been around for a while might notice my somewhat rabid obsession with a particular racing series. Or, you might not have. Either way - it’s there.
Burnout: Paradise City.
I’ve been in love with the Burnout series since day one, and the latest installment has yet to disappoint. I’m going to share a few tips and tricks that will help you make the most out of your trip to Paradise.
One of the big trends for PC gamers (and console gamers to a certain extent) over the last few years has been the addition of gaming specific hardware to their platform of choice. Things like “gaming” keyboards, mice, headsets/mics and joysticks have become much more commonplace (game pads excluded because they are part and parcel of the console experience and basically the same on PC).
Can all this fancy tech really turn you into a cyborg gaming god? Does the label “gaming” really have any more value when attached to one product over one that doesn’t? Tough question. That you can be an amazing player without any of the extra expense is a given. For me though, and many of my gaming compadres, that little extra edge that “some” of the gaming specific peripherals give you can make all the difference in the world. Especially when it comes to being competitive online.
Check out what Mr. PMPB (Hey that’s me!) says about what to look for and what to avoid when searching for that specific piece of tech to help your pwnage of noobs reach epic levels after the jump! (more…)
Fighting games may be down, but they’re not out. Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360 is still in the ring and it’s kicking some serious ass.
This is a perfect example of what makes a good fighting game great. The problem is, most people are turned off or “just aren’t into” them anymore. Most players find long lists of moves and techniques intimidating, or just too frustrating to learn.
VF5 could change your mind, but you have to give it a chance.
Read my reasons you might like it after the break!
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So, you own Call of Duty 4 and you’ve beaten the single player campaign on every difficulty level possible. What’s Next? How bout multiplayer? The Call of Duty Multiplayer experience is one of the most full featured offerings on any system.
On the other hand, the endless features in Multiplayer can be a little daunting for first time users. It can also be frustrating to start off with a limited selection of weapons as you face off against veteran players with tricked out guns that have been refined over hours of playing.
For the casual fan, or the newly initiated, here’s my simple guide through the first couple of ranks in Call of Duty 4’s multiplayer that will hopefully raise your game and keep you coming back for more.
