We’re back and ready for the holidays

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!

DJ HERO – Party Like a Rock Star with a Turntable

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.

Brutal Legend Complete – Time to Get Uncharted

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!

The Brütal Legend LIVE Dem-o-Thon

To celebrate the demo going live on Rocktober 1^st, the team at Double Fine Productions is conducting a live video webcast to promote the demo, answer all of your questions about Brütal Legend and give you a taste of life inside Double Fine.  

Ormagoden, the Cremator of the Sky, the Destroyer of the Ancient world, the Lord of all things Brütal has demanded that 666 Million humans download the face meltingly awesome Demo of Brütal Legend or he will give “everyone” Swine Flu. While this may seem like a good time to panic, sell all your worldly possessions and run to the hills, fear not. Double Fine will be streaming a LIVE video “Dem-o-Thon” in support of the Demo in hopes that they can meet Ormagoden’s impossible demands and save your sinuses.

 Video Link –  https://rcpt.yousendit.com/744858673/7f4938845fed81152593426d2a92a277

Tune in to www.brutallegend.com Thursday, October 1^st at 12pm PST for a live broadcast from Double Fine Productions in San Francisco featuring interviews and antics with the Double Fine team as well as Live Q&A’s from our fans at www.twitter.com/brutallegend, awesome giveaways, a message from Tim’s Swine Flu proofed bunker, Spoilers, Live Axe Lessons, and much more.

Also, don’t forget, the Demo goes Live October 1^st for everyone on Xbox Live and PSN. Download and play this mind destroyingly epic demo and help Double Fine productions stave off the wrath of Ormagoden.

Where are my clean shorts?

Dead Space Extraction is about to be unleashed on the Wii community…are you ready?   The Wii normally doesn’t get games for adults, especially ones that are this fantastic. This is Dead Space built from the ground up for the Wii and only the Wii could offer this much of an immersive and thrilling experience. Whether you are playing alone or have a line of friends waiting to grab that second remote and share the ride, Dead Space Extraction is the definitive survival horror, FPS, light gun game of the year and the best Wii game I have ever played. 

Read full review here - http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/wii/deadspace/extraction.htm

Original God of War games coming to PS3

Sony has announced today a new and exclusive PlayStation 3 offering for the critically acclaimed God of War franchise, God of War Collection.  Scheduled for release this holiday season, God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-ray Disc at full 1280 x 720 resolution.  Both critically acclaimed games, which were originally developed for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system.  Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PlayStation Network trophy support to the franchise for the first time (included for both games).  God of War Collection offers substantial value to PS3 users, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.

And look for God of War III coming exclusively to the PS3 system in March 2010.

Halo ODST disappointing

I knew going into ODST it wasn’t a full sequel but even as an expensive expansion pack it’s disappointing at nearly every level. Last gen graphics, stale gameplay, lack of innovation, etc.

My level of indifference for this game is only surpassed by my level of surprise and enjoyment for Section 8 – clearly the winner of this genre battle on every level including solo and multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 Preview

I’m back from LA and my preview for COD: Modern Warfare 2 is now online.  Read all about the amazing new additions to what is certainly going to be Game of  the Year.

http://www.gamechronicles.com/features/codmw2/codmw2.htm

Modern Warfare 2 Sneak Peek on the Way

Headed to Hollywood on Tuesday to play Modern Warfare 2.  If there is anything you want to know post your questions and I will add them to my interview.  Look for answers and preview coverage coming as soon as I’m allowed to talk about it.

Stay tuned for more info on this exciting new project.