• 28Aug 08

  Top Honorable Mention Titles

  Just a quick blog to post some games that are definitely getting my attention even though they aren't in my top 15 yet.

  InFamous

  

  This game looks promising. I like the premise.

  Tomb Raider: Underworld

  

  HD Lara Croft, what's not to like. The Tomb Raider games seem to be pulling out of their slump lately and I'm hoping this one really puts the series back on top.

  Call of Duty: Wold at War

  

  Back to WW II, we'll see. I loved CoD 4 and was kind of hoping for it to stick to the modern theme but what I've seen so far looks promising.

  Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Fusion

  

  The first was alot of fun for me and my son playing co-op. The added game mechanic of combining/fusing powers should make a great concept even better.

  M.A.G.

  

  This game looks like it could be the first truly MASSIVE on-line shooter. A ton of potential here. Can't wait to see more.

  Alan Wake

  

  Will it ever get here? This game sounds so promising but when will we ever see it?

  Well that's it for now friends. I know it's not much but I've been busy with Orange Box when life isn't calling so I haven't spent much time on here but wanted to put these games up and see if any of you are keeping an eye on these titles as well. Peace!

  • Posted Aug 28, 2008 7:13 pm PT
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• 22Aug 08

  Too Human?

  Well I cancelled my Too Human pre-order Monday. I don't base game purchases on reviews generally but after getting burned by Haze and seeing the incredibly mixed reviews for Too Human I decided not to risk my $60. It wasn't so much the scores as it was the faults named in most of the reviews, the pacing and length in particular. With emptiness between battles and the game only being approx. 10 hrs. long I just decided to spend my money on more of a sure thing, The Orange Box for the 360 (and put the rest on other reserves). I'm sure I'll still at least rent Too Human but with so many potentially great games coming I want to be sure before I put down my hard earned cash.

  I think it was a good decision since I got The Orange Box for about $24.00 and Portal has proven to be all it was said to be. I'd already played Half-Life 2 which is why I waited so long to get it but I'm already happy with the purchase.

  Well that's all for now my friends. If anyone has played Too Human I look forward to seeing what you think of it, let me know.

  • Posted Aug 22, 2008 7:38 pm PT
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• 4Aug 08

  Darksiders: Wrath of War

  

  Darksiders: Wrath of War has jumped onto my list at number 9 and I've dropped games releasing in August from the list. "Why Darksiders?" you might ask, how's this:

  * Experience the Godlike Power of WAR – Combining brutal attacks, supernatural abilities and seamless traversal, delivering intense action combat and epic adventure, set in an immersive demon ravaged world.
  * Open World Exploration – Each open world hub offers players the freedom to explore and make their own game-experience.
  * Extreme Arsenal of Weapons – Unleash WAR's fury with an expansive arsenal of weapons, from the fantasy oriented to the modern and the ability to use virtually anything within your environment as a weapon.
  * Increase or unlock new abilities – Customized to your gameplay **** Build up WARs Wrath powers and unleash them in spectacular attacks—or collect Soul Cores to increase or unlock new abilities.
  * Horseman of the Apocalypse – Gain the services of RUIN, WAR's phantom steed, blazing a trail through enemies across devastated environments.
  * Graphic Novel Art ****– Joe Madureira's (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates) unique visual art ****and original storyline.
  * Cinematic Gameplay Experience – Harnessing the power of next-generation console systems, Darksiders: Wrath of War will immerse players in a rich cinematic gameplay experience—featuring beautiful graphics, detailed special effects, cinematic

  Sounds like my kind of game. It jumped onto my radar after E3 (some may have already been following this one, sorry if I'm late to the party). I'll be watching it closely from here on out. Joe Madureira creating the art and story really has me stoked and if they deliver on the rest of that list, WOW! Can't wait to see how this one turns out. Also new to the list is Killzone 2 which I'm approaching with guarded optimism "thanks" to the first Killzone, I'm beginning to come around on it but I really want to hear more on the quality of the gameplay, it looks amazing though.

  1. Gears Of War 2 (360) - FPS
  2. God Of War III (PS3) - Action
  3. Resident Evil 5 (Multi) - Survival Horror
  4. Fallout 3 (Multi) - Action RPG
  5. Resistance 2 (PS3) - FPS
  6. Final Fantasy XIII (MULTI) - RPG
  7. Dead Space (Multi) - FPS/Horror
  8. Borderlands (Multi) - FPS
  9. Darksiders: Wrath of War (Multi) - Action New
  10. Prototype (Multi) - Action/Adventure
  11. Silent Hill: Homecoming (Multi) - Survival Horror
  12. Prince Of Persia (Multi) - Action/Adventure
  13. Killzone 2 (PS3) - FPS New
  14. Fable 2 (360) - Action RPG
  15. Project Origin (Multi) - FPS

  Thanks for checking out my blog my friends and as always it's great to hear your thoughts and opinions. Take care and Game On!

  • Posted Aug 4, 2008 6:20 pm PT
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