DARKSIDERS review now online
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.
Lock and Load Soldier – MAG Launches This Week
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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…
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