DARKSIDERS review now online

January 25, 2010 gcmblog Leave a comment

Sorry for the lengthy review but there was a lot to tell about this amazing game and I still left out a bunch of great stuff.  Read then go buy and play.  You won’t regret it.

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Lock and Load Soldier – MAG Launches This Week

January 23, 2010 gcmblog Leave a comment

MAG is coming to PS3 exclusively.  What a great counter to the 360/PC exclusive of Mass Effect 2.  No system wars – each system gets its own great game.  I’ll be playing BOTH but am eager to invest myself in the simulation that is MAG.  This is the first online war game I might actually take seriously since it is a “serious’ game.

Stay tuned for reviews for both titles after I’ve had a couple weeks to play them.  And if you are a serious war gamer then join the GCM clan for MAG.

Darksiders Finished

January 23, 2010 gcmblog Leave a comment

I just finished Darksiders earlier today and I have to say that this is one of the best action games of recent memory.  Easily a 9/10 game with great action, gorgeous set pieces, and excellent voice acting.   Looking forward to going back and picking up the missing collectibles.  I can only hope there is a sequel and that it’s set in Heaven.  I’d love for War to go on a heavenly cleansing of the corrupt Council.

Look for full review coming this weekend.

Best Moment in THE SABOTEUR

January 16, 2010 gcmblog Leave a comment

Near the end of the game (after the closing credits) I was doing some clean-up on a few leftover missions including a certain “race” event located up in the countryside.  It’s the one where the driver mentions “they race on dirt and they race dirty”.

Anyway, after trying to win this race 4-5 times I found I just couldn’t compete so I decided to take the guys advice and play “dirty”.  I pulled up to starting line but NOT into the yellow circle.  I then exited my vehicle and proceeded to plant remote detonated charges on each of the other cars.  I hopped back in my car, pulled into the yellow circle and the race started.  I drove just past the starting line then hopped out and waited for the pack of cars to make their first full lap.  As they drove by I started squeezing the RT for an impressive fireworks display.  I got penalized for killing 6 civilians but I was able to drive 3 very casual laps to victory lane and complete the mission.

Just one of countless examples of how THE SABOTEUR gives you unparalleled freedom in how you approach each mission – even something as straightforward as a race event.

Army of Two: 40th Day disappointing…

January 15, 2010 gcmblog Leave a comment

I can’t recall the last time I was this disappointed with a game that I had been looking forward to as much as the Army of Two sequel.   Having played through chapter 4 on both local co-op and single-player I can say the local co-op stinks to high heaven.  The decision to not offer a top/bottom splitscreen is unforgivable – especially after MW2 SpecOps proved how functional that design is. 

The poor checkpoints and non-skippable cutscenes are the stuff we expect from games 10 years ago.  I was surprised that when I started a NEW game in a NEW slot that everything I had done in co-op was carried over as far as radios found, weapons purchased, and upgrades installed.  Certainly made the solo game much easier.  Hopefully the online co-op will redeem the horrible splitscreen local co-op.   The AI controls aren’t bad but I miss playing with a real human partner.

Look for a full review next week.

Darksiders has bright future

January 15, 2010 gcmblog Leave a comment

I cannot apologize enough for my trash talking of Darksiders.  I was almost guilty enough to delete the offending Twitter but that would be akin to self-serving censorship.  And honestly, when I made those negative comments, I was pretty ticked off at the game, both technically and from a gameplay perspective.  But after hitting the halfway point and coming to grips with the horrible V-Sync issues, I am really LOVING this game and can’t wait to see how it all ends.  Look for a full review coming next week.

Favorite moments of December 09

December 31, 2009 gcmblog Leave a comment

AVATAR – Best movie EVER!

Van Halen Guitar Hero – love that set list

The Saboteur – most addictive console game

God of War Collection is great remakes and got me excited for God of War III – at least until I played Dante’s Inferno demo…hmmm…which to play?

Silent Hill Shattered Memories – finally a good Silent Hill game and a good Wii game.

Inglorious Basterds, Public Enemies, Jennifer’s Body, 9, Lost Season 5, Family Guy: Dark Side, and so many more Blu-ray’s than I can count. 

Happy Holidays and see you all in 2010…

We’re back and ready for the holidays

November 16, 2009 gcmblog 1 comment

Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated… Unless you’re looking at the Modern Warfare 2 leaderboards.

Anyway, after a brief hiatus (spell of laziness) I have all that pent up gaming aggression out of my system and site content will start flowing in regularly through the end of the year.

Look for new Ratchet & Clank review and GTA expansion review coming soon plus lots of other game and Blu-Ray movie reviews.

It’s about to get real busy (crazy) around here!

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DJ HERO – Party Like a Rock Star with a Turntable

November 1, 2009 gcmblog Leave a comment

DJ Hero offers up some interesting and challenging gameplay with some incredibly fresh mixes, but fails to capture the essence of being a DJ.  Check out our multi-platform review – now live on the website.

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Brutal Legend Complete – Time to Get Uncharted

October 15, 2009 gcmblog Leave a comment

WHEW!  I finally maxed out Brutal Legend (minus one glitched jump) so only 99% but that’s enough to stop playing and jump into UNCHARTED 2…but WAIT…what’s this…DJ HERO tempted me…ARGH!!!  Killer DJ mixes – my personal kryptonite.  Curse you Activision.  My productivity will sink to new lows…

Site updated with new game and movie reviews – check it out!

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