Platform Reviewed: PC (Also available on Xbox 360)
I’m going to say this straight up front, right now: I was not a big fan of Left 4 Dead. I enjoyed it for about two weeks and then barely played it again. For me, the game was just too arcade-like. It never felt cohesive; hopping from one scene to another. The missions themselves were also a failing in my opinion, never really deviating beyond the “Point A to Point B” formula. And the weapon selection was – quite frankly – laughable.
I hold nothing against any person that enjoyed Left4Dead, however. At it’s core, it was a chaotic co-op game that the player could enjoy with their friends. That was never enough for me, but I understand why others would be content with it.
When Valve announced Left4Dead 2 at E3 earlier this year the community went into a frenzy. The claim was that this game could not possibly hold enough new content to justify it having its own release…not when DLC is a viable option in this day and age.
Find out if Left4Dead 2 truly is a sequel to the popular co-op zombie shooter, or whether it falls short of a retail price tag- after the jump.
Okay, I’m not exactly sure what I was thinking. I’ve got Modern Warfare 2, Assassin’s Creed 2, Dragon’s Age: Origins and Left4Dead 2, all rented from my local video store. And what do I go out and do? Drop $15 on a Xbox Live title.
Now that’s not just any XBLA title. Gyromancer is the bastard child of a one-night stand between Square Enix and Popcap, and is their attempt at a Puzzle Quest clone. Having conquered both Puzzle Quest and Puzzle Quest: Galatrix, I was ready to get my RPG/puzzle game on, and this just seemed to make sense for a purchase. I mean, hearing that it was a mix of collecting a stable of creatures like Pokemon and using them in a PQ-style puzzler? I was too intrigued to wait, or even download the demo.
So, was it worth putting off all these triple A titles so I could review it for you clowns? Hit me after the jump and find out!
LittleBigPlanet holds a special place in my heart.
Fans of the Blu Show podcast may know that I had an almost year-long bet with my co-host Frawlz, where I proposed LBP would outsell Killzone 2 in each games’ first six months on the market. LBP didn’t let me down; I won the bet, but have yet to actually collect my winnings (but that’s another story for another time).
What I want to discuss today is Sony’s decision to take their LBP PS3 success and throw it away “duplicate” it on the PSP. For you see, the embargo on discussing LBP PSP is up today and I’ve got a few things to say about the game…
The most anticipated game of all time? The most pre-orders ever? The biggest selling next gen game ever? If even two of three of those questions are right, then chances are that you’ve had a week with Modern Warfare 2. Chances are also high that you’ve loved it.
Is it better than CoD 4? Is it the bestest game EVAR? Find out, after the jump.
Ratchet and Clank have been busting up intergalactic goons for seven years. A Crack in Time is the ninth franchise title, and the final piece of the Future story arc. With that kind of history, one might expect the formula to become a bit stale. Not so, in fact. Even in its advanced age, the franchise feels incredibly fresh, a true credit to the creative minds behind it. Thanks to humorous dialogue, dazzling visuals and memorable boss battles, A Crack in Time stands as the apex of the series.
Imagine if the makers of Diablo 1 and 2, Mythos, and Fate all got together and created a game that took Diablo 2…and improved on it’s gameplay? And then gave you a construction kit that allows you to go in and create your own maps and classes and other content? And then only charged $20?
Intrigued? If you have a PC and a pulse, you freakin’ should be. Hit me after the jump for more juicy details!
No, the game’s title is not a crude reference to anyone’s sexual prowess in the bedroom. It’s actually a cleverly designed PSP title by XSeed, where you play across a series of 30-second-long mini games spoofing Japanese role playing games like Dragon Warrior or Final Fantasy (the original NES version). Think of it as the “Warioware” of role-playing games, with it’s tongue firmly stuck in it’s 8-bit graphical cheek.
Hybrid. When I think of the word hybrid as describing a video game, my inner “Crap Alarm” goes off. When I’m told that a game is a “something” with certain “something” aspects, I run the other way. Why, because that usually means that a game will try to do a couple of things, but end up doing none of them well.
That said, I received a review copy of Borderlands from 2K Games last week and after spending a good 25 hours with the game, I think I’m ready to give it a review.
Let’s talk about hybrids, MMO’s and Call of Duty 4, after the jump!
With porn stars in their previews and possible achievements and trophies for children killing, Fairytale Fights has been the topic of much controversy. I however, like porn and pointless killing so I was thrilled to get my hands on a preview code for the game. No, this isn’t Fiction Friday! I really got to play the game and have written a great detailed review on it! Hack and slash your way over to the rest of my Preview!
This one’s going to be pretty short. It’s basketball from the folks that, in my opinion, have been making the best basketball franchise for years now. NBA 2k10 found its way into my PS3 this week, and I haven’t been able to put it down.
Despite my love affair with the game, we need to call the Orkin man… because this thing’s got bugs! (more…)
In my defence, I made this in Paint in university. Cut me some slack.
No, your eyes do not need testing. Do not adjust your set. What you’re looking at above is an accurate depiction of Gran Turismo’s gameplay on the PSP. Sort of.
As messed up as it might be, it makes perfect sense. Read why in Sarcastic Gamer’s review over the jump.
I was one of the lucky 100,000 to get an invite to be a part of the preview for the new communication tool from Google. Ah Google, a company so cool they are officially a verb. At first, I had no idea how to use this new device, but I’ve found some pretty cool features I’d like to share with you.
Follow my wave over, or ride the wave, or I’ll wave you in… I could go on. Just read on! (more…)
Do you like football? Did you just read the last question and think of round balls rather than odd shaped ones? Do you like answering questions? If the answer to all three of those question is YES! – then — Football Genius: The Ultimate Quiz — could just be the football related quiz you have been looking for!
Is it First team material or a bench warmer? Is it a hat trick hero or own goal scorer? Does it scream one in to the top corner or blaze one over the bar? Could I continue with the bad football puns phrased in the form of questions for 90 mins or should I just get on with this review?
For all you Americanese that haven’t figured that we are talking about what the rest of the world calls football – then you might want to happily carry on in your ignorance. For the rest of the world it is time to find out if we should all want to be Football Geniuses.
