Well, so far so good. I can only imagine how insane the puzzle gameplay will pan out when compared to the solo campaign. Below is a 9 minute demo from PAX which is going on right now over the weekend in Seattle. Even though it’s in HD, keep in mind that it’s still a cam source so don’t bash the quality. Valve is killing it and the’re killing me with a February 2011 release so I hope that there are no delays. Now the real question comes down to which console should Portal 2 be played on especially since Gabe Newell took to the stage at this year’s E3 and declared that Portal 2 on the PS3 will be the best version on any console. What does that mean? No love for the 360?
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Here’s the official Wager Match Trailer from Treyarch. Look for me on XboxLIVE. My gamertag is chkdg8. Our clan is 5280. Look forward to gaming with all of you!
This is Inside XBOX’s exclusive preview of Call Of Duty Black Ops features.
Stephen Merchant the genius other half behind The Office and HBO’s Extras has joined the cast of Valve’s highly anticipated Portal 2 as the voice of Wheatley. I seriously cannot wait for this game. Having recently completing the first Portal, I can only imagine the technological advancements and story developments that Portal 2 will adopt. Enjoy the trailer for now. Remember to watch it in HD.
With every article that surfaces for Call of Duty: Black Ops, I’m getting more excited and looking forward to my first Treyarch experience. I know that they have a lot to live up to in order to fill Infinity Ward’s shoes but they are now a fully committed studio to the COD franchise. The Bitbag just posted an update as to what’s brewing with CODBO before the so called surprise “Full Multiplayer Reveal” on September 1st. Beta anyone?
I love video games. I really do. I’ve been gaming since 1982 with the Atari 2600 and all the way up until now. I subscribe to no camp when it comes to silly fanboy-ism so with that, I set out to own all current consoles. Currently, most of my gaming is spent on the 360 for their robust LIVE experience although PSN is adding great features with every software update. Yesterday’s Xbox 360 E3 presentation was interesting but as a core gamer, it left me out in left field feeling lost and a bit quizzical.
Nintendo has indeed revolutionized the way we game on the Wii and in the process introduced casual video games to the masses. Since the Wii’s debut, many core gamers are still on the fence with motion controls so why is Sony and Microsoft moving towards this arena? Again, it is clear that quarterly earning demands and Wall Street hype has driven the PS3 and 360 into gaining your grandparent’s trust. Hellmode put it best when reviewing Micorsoft’s Kinect presentation. Sometimes you won’t find this kind of rant from a mainstream gaming blog but these guys are set out to freely express a true gamer’s feelings about our beloved industry. Shit, who knows? Maybe second-gen titles for the Kinect will impress us enough to drop another $150 on a peripheral.
In 2008 I remember playing the first installment on the xbox 360 but I just couldn’t get over the many control quirks that resulted in an uneven combat, dodgy camera, ridiculously difficult UI and other game mechanic bugs that came with The Force Unleashed. Judging by the endless forum posts and negative gaming blog reviews, I wasn’t alone. Fast forward two years and a lot has happened in game design that we can now look at The Force Unleashed 2 with new eyes. LucasArts acknowledged players’ frustration with the first game’s targeting system, and worked to revise it in the sequel. Developers said fixing the Force grip feature was their top priority. TFU2 will also include fewer enemy types, instead focusing on making enemies more “‘special and unique’” and “epic” boss battles. A big difference from the first installment is the fact that the sequel will portray lightsabers as they were in the Star Wars films, that is, being able to dismember an enemy, something most Star Wars games do not contain. I really look forward towards this title and can’t wait until we see some gameplay at E3 tomorrow! Until then, enjoy the trailer.
I just picked up my second paid app in the App Store since owning my iPhone. I Dig It from InMotion Software, LLC. is a nice throw back on the likes of the classic Dig Dug in which you’re a farmer trying to save your land from the New World Order, corrupt, gangster organization, mafia bankers who are trying to seize hard working Americans. Okay, I kind of got carried away there and now you know how I feel about the international banking system but you get the gist of it. You play farmer Lewis who has converted an old bulldozer into a high tech digging machine designed to collect rare underground items and precious gems along with the help of his wife. Plenty of duties including fuel management, temperature control, and hull damage keep you alert while returning to the farm to trade in your treasures for cold cash. From here you can save your cash to pay for the mortgage, upgrade your digger with better radar, bigger cargo bay, high tech temperature gauges, stronger hull and drills, larger fuel tanks for longer trips, clever power ups like dynamite and 1 ups or just make simple repairs. The controls are very smooth, the upgrades and customizations to your vehicle are constantly being upgraded through the developer but I wish it had a soundtrack to go along with the gameplay. Achievements are nice and you can also log on through Facebook Connect. It’s on sale for a limited time at $0.99 which is not bad at all for a solid little gaming title. For me to pay for an app speaks volumes because I’m still stuck with the mentality that great games will eventually be offered free of charge. Not entirely so. You’ll get your money’s worth with I Dig It. Check it out in the App Store here. Game on.
I have to admit that after Microsoft’s E3 press conference on Monday, they are definitely a hard act to follow. Gaming will always be the bread and butter on the 360 but their relentless efforts to flourish in the social media sector and integrating that experience into the 360 is just getting more attractive with every update. I think it’s time to renew my Xbox Live Gold membership! Coming this fall only on the 360, you will be able to log into your facebook with a design specific interface for Xbox gamers.
Friend Linker allows you to see your facebook friends and your Xbox Live friends together. You’ll be able to see their entire gamer profile and achievements and then invite them to Xbox Live.
Another neat feature will be the ability to post screen shots, scores and text from your 360 gamertag to your facebook profile in real time directly through your gaming experience. One of the first participating titles will be Tiger Woods PGA Tour for the 360 with its facebook connect feature.
Twitter is finally coming to a gaming console and so far, it seems as if the PS3 is yet again falling behind with its social features. (More on Sony’s Press Conference soon.) Just like the 360′s facebook feature, twitter comes completely redesigned for the Xbox by using your avatar. Very cool.
Well, after finally receiving my M3 DS Simply card since placing my order over a month ago, I must admit that it was definitely worth the wait. I purchased it through Divineo because they were competitively priced but the timing of their shipping is not well advertised and rightfully so. Continue reading ‘simply homebrew’
Monday night I decided to jump into a Nintendo DS and I happened to check out the game display at Sears. The average consumer (soccer mom, busy Bob and Joe Schmo) walking about could care less or probably they didn’t even notice but I could not resist myself. I quickly pulled out the cell and began taking footage of this now comical topic. When I called over the sales person, I mentioned to him the RROD and he agreed that it was a problem. He told me that they went through several 360s now and that it’s gotten to the point where they just turn them off. Continue reading ‘fanboy shamboy’
