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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Matrix movies started coming out back in 1999. So this was actually a trip down memory lane. It was really great to play through some of the more memorable scenes such as escaping from the office, recusing Morpheus from the Smiths and getting my eyes burned out. There is virtually no learning curve here, <i>Path of Neo</i> is a button masher. The big difference between <i>Path of Neo</i> and other mashers is the ability to “focus” and slow down the action, well...slow down the action for everyone else. You could guess why that would be helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The controls can be a little wonky, your character Neo sometimes looks like he’s having a seizure. At the same time they are pretty awesome, every button combo you try results in a new move being pulled off. With aspects of RPG games infiltrating most new games it’s nice to play through a game that is just pure action. Just fight get stronger and keep fighting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A loan from good friend and contributor to the Gamedae blog, B-Real. B-Real was nice enough to help me continue my <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/search/label/Summer%20of%20PS2">Summer of Playstation 2</a> with some of his favorites from way back. A pair of popular adventures that I'll be playing for the first time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Check out B-Real's post from 2010 <i><a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2010/03/kingdom-hearts-3582.html">Kingdom Hearts 358/2</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's kinda hard to be a Robotech fan. The original animated series first aired in the early 80s, with precious little new material released since that time. Most newer material has been unfinished and abandoned. The franchise itself is always under legal restrictions and copyright issues. The long rumored, live action film attached to Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio hasn't had any traction. However there are a few video games that released in and around the 64 bit era, notably <i>Robotech Battlecry</i> and <i>Robotech Invasion</i>.</span></div>
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<i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Robotech Invasion</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> released for PS2 and the original XBox in 2004. I've always wanted to play it so my “</span><a href="http://www.gamedae.com/search/label/Summer%20of%20PS2" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer of PS2</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">” was the perfect opportunity for me to find it on eBay. It's a first person shooter, but one where you can toggle between FP and 3rd--such a great feature, that I wish was in more games. The human characters in </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Invasion</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are using cyclone armor which transforms into a high speed, armored motorcycle, mixing in some driving game play. <i>Invasion</i> takes place during the "New Generation" part of the overall Robotech story. The earth has been ravaged with wars and infiltrated by the Invid. The great battle of Reflex Point, the climax of the animated saga, is about to happen. One more chance for humanity to overthrow their invaders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gameplay reminds me of the NGC <i>Metroid</i> games. There is a lot of futuristic weapons, large enemies and the cyclone armor even offers additional viewing options like heat and night vision. Switching between weapons and views is a pinch with the d-pad. With the 1st/3rd person toggle feature it is the perfect blend of shooting and exploring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My only gripe would be for there to be more to explore. Through some large, cleverly design levels there is the illusion of an open world but the game is quite linear. The levels are packed with the recognizable enemies from the animated series but the details in the landscape and structure leaves more to be desired. Play it for the gameplay and nostalgia but don’t look for this to be the defining moment in Robotech history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Before you is the first post in new series, a format of indefinite length and regularity called <i>Sum and Substance</i>. It<span style="font-size: small;">'</span>s and attempt to catalog games and “gamerly” things I’ve been up to between posts. To capture some of the things slipping away in this fast-paced, ever-changing hobby.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My email inbox held a special treat, I was invited to the <i>Destiny</i> First Look Alpha. I think, I have Amazon to thank, the email came from them. I’m not really in the <i>Call of Duty</i> crowd, who this game is aimed at, but I am hopeful the sci-fi backdrop of this shooter will appeal to me. It’s just a short tease but I’m now looking forward to this title to drop in September.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtv2Q4Ny5lYzfGe4V5Z-y-S9uhyphenhyphenAfpzfzyuydizVMMKgvbW59Vxy24ddPYZwcl7JD5FN4t6ZQHolqT3gMc4aG43DwwxoK8gWSzBoGVaeHtgsHUVMIVDNGpwwqdWBrd1TpN5Gt-UFwH7gW/s1600/10252086_577474125701095_6970758349276015299_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtv2Q4Ny5lYzfGe4V5Z-y-S9uhyphenhyphenAfpzfzyuydizVMMKgvbW59Vxy24ddPYZwcl7JD5FN4t6ZQHolqT3gMc4aG43DwwxoK8gWSzBoGVaeHtgsHUVMIVDNGpwwqdWBrd1TpN5Gt-UFwH7gW/s1600/10252086_577474125701095_6970758349276015299_n.jpg" height="298" width="400" /></a> Finally took a walk down 6th ave and visited the new J+L Game Trading store in midtown NYC! The store layout is just like the old Chinatown spot only maybe larger and much brighter. Great spot to find older games and systems, as well as advice and repairs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In this awkward time of the new-Next Gen, with the looming game expo of the year around the corner, you might think I’d be playing the latest and greatest game titles right now. I’m not. I’ve been in a funk lately, not responding well to some of the best “AAA” games I’ve played. I’m also getting tired of the so-called <span style="font-size: small;">i</span>ndie <span style="font-size: small;">g</span>ames for the Next/Current Gen systems. Without even knowing it I think I was looking for something simpler and more fun to get into, then, as if the by the grace of the Gods, <i>God of War</i> lands at my feet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">All things in due time I guess, like wrath and vengeance. I’m not talking about any sleeper hit here folks this is the original, Play<span style="font-size: small;">S</span>tation 2 blockbuster: <i>God of War</i>. I was recently given a PS2 Slim and a good-sized cache of PS2 games, among them the first two <i>GoW</i> games both of which I’ve never owned so the are “new to me”. Sometimes it pays to late to the party.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I never had the original Play<span style="font-size: small;">S</span>tation systems, not because I couldn’t get them but rather I am a recovering Nintendo die hard. I always felt I had to pick a side back then. Imagine me giddily setting up my “new” PS2 Slim like it was 2006, right next to my PS3 and PS4. I even jumped a little when the disc drive flipped open, I was expecting discs to slip in the side like the newer systems. The most obvious difference with a PS2 is the <u>wired</u> Dual<span style="font-size: small;">S</span>hock 2 controller, the cord is very long and really doesn’t get in the way at all.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It took me a good seven bloody nights, but I hacked and slashed my way through this game. The original <i>GoW</i> is quite a rush. It looks great and plays even better. There is very little in the way of menus, the in-game customization is very simple, no <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HUD_%28video_gaming%29">HUD</a>. The throwback aspect of playing this “new” at this time is a joy. It’s the opposite of all the titles released so far in 2014, it’s fun rather than a chore.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">While I gear up for my next PS2 game to conquer, I’ve been scanning eBay for all the titles I always wanted but never got. I recommend diving into some older games if you are experiencing some of the gamer fatigue I mentioned above. Whether it is for the sake of nostalgia, a recommendation or a gift from the gods, joy riding an older system could be just the thing to get you gaming again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Dragon’s Crown</i> is a hack and slash, beat ’em up, with some RPG elements mixed in. The eye catching artwork is the bait but<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>the fast and furious gameplay is </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">the real draw</span></span>. Prepare to fight your way through horizontally, scrolling worlds, building up your experience points and weapon stash as you progress. The combination of proper preparation and button-mashing resonates with me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This fantasy story starts out pretty slow, giving you time to get acquainted with the main town area and visiting the outer realms. Rather than fully animated cutscenes you are rewarded with beautiful still painting<span style="font-size: small;">s</span> with a narrator’s voice determining the advancement of the story. After your first few adventures into the wild, the main quest will unfold: The king is missing and believed dead and an ancient dragon, something of legend, has awoken. Obviously, you’re going to have to collect some relics and defeat this lusty lizard!<br /><br />The RPG elements of the game are fairly simple. You can choose your preferred class, fighter, mage, elf or dwarf each with a fully customizable set of skill trees. While you only control one character at a time, missions can be done with a party of four, either co-op or with NPCs filling in the roll of the three party <span style="font-size: small;">members</span>. The button-mashing is far from limited with many moves you can master and unlock, trade in s<span style="font-size: small;">kill points to advance the power of these moves</span>. The fairly simple game controls<span style="font-size: small;"> makes this an ideal title for playing on the go<span style="font-size: small;">, though <i>Dragon's Crown</i> is available on PS3 as well as PS Vita.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Dragon's Crown</i> is most definitely adult-themed <span style="font-size: small;">judged on</span> the exaggerated proportions of the artwork, that said, it is some fantastic fantasy art. The quality and detail to the painterly art style is undeniable, the game even rewards you with additional art cards for complet<span style="font-size: small;">ing </span>errand runs. There is some controversy over the <span style="font-size: small;">sexism</span> on display here, my take is that both genders are equally stereotyped so it cancels out. Because of the partial nudity, I don’t recommend this game for younger gamers. The art is what <span style="font-size: small;">originally attracted m<span style="font-size: small;">e to this game but it isn't the only defining quality.</span></span><br /><br />There are homages within to other games in it’s genre like <i>Golden Axe</i> even maybe a little <i>Double Dragon</i>. Overall, the story of <i>Dragon’s Crown</i> is never too serious, with a bit of humor mixed in<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">amongst</span> the carnage, making for a good time.</span></span></span>anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693045846292750538.post-35266497388365927872014-03-31T18:05:00.002-07:002014-03-31T18:05:49.064-07:00Tearaway<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5podnCyABUcsZhpcExb-uGvNZDHJKvTp_P7VUtGW4jKU1lbHpowbAkKGPpsJLOwIEAyme1iRhxd7eaiwnn_RFeGW3tdm2mpWglWXSU7KmZ2wdAVRiG5OefEAKLqk1FIpc7vBP-s_TljF7/s1600/TearawayBanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5podnCyABUcsZhpcExb-uGvNZDHJKvTp_P7VUtGW4jKU1lbHpowbAkKGPpsJLOwIEAyme1iRhxd7eaiwnn_RFeGW3tdm2mpWglWXSU7KmZ2wdAVRiG5OefEAKLqk1FIpc7vBP-s_TljF7/s1600/TearawayBanner.jpg" height="256" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Owning a PS Vita has been bitter sweet. On one hand it’s a powerful, sleek handheld console and in the other hand it gets as much action as a paperweight. You can count all the great Vita games on one hand. The launch titles were a mess and can all be found rotting away in a marked down bin at Gamestop. The droves of titles that are available are mainly ports from PS2. Then came a system-saving title from the geniuses at Media Molecule, <i>Tearaway</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What could have been a handful of cliches jammed onto a mini SD card turns out to be a system-saving, must-have game. I’m not sure if it was a mandate from Sony or not, but <i>Tearaway</i> takes full advantage of the bells and whistles available on the Vita system. Both front and rear touch screens, rear and forward facing camera’s are all used in <i>Tearaway</i>. Interacting via touch is mandatory to complete the game and is done in unique and fluid ways. Unlike, some of the launch titles where the integration of the touch screens seemed forced and the camera functions were a joke at best. <i>Tearaway</i> is THE game for the Vita system.<br /><br />As expected from Media Molecule, the team that came up with <i>Little Big Planet</i>, <i>Tearaway</i> is completely original game featuring adorable characters and clever platforming mechanics. The art style is based on “papercraft” (origami for you older folks). Everything in the world of <i>Tearaway</i> is made of paper, your character the other characters the sky, water and the ground. Much like <i>LBP</i>, character customization is strongly encouraged. You can add stickers and additional paper shapes to your character. Even customize different add-ons on the cutting board with different colored construction paper p<span style="font-size: small;">ieces</span> to choose from.<br /><br />Play as the adorable little envelope character, Lota, on his journey through several worlds, each more challenging than the last. The platforming experience is multiplied when you use the back touch screen to thump a drum or push through some thin paper to move an obstacle. Catalog all the different paper creatures you encounter using the in-game camera which you control using the Vita like it is a camera. There is even a set of unlockable Instagram-like filters to make your photos more dramatic. Take photos from in reality and add them to the game as a new pattern. Also, be sure to look your best as you’ll be adding pictures of yourself into the game as well! Below is a few of the photos I grabbed while playing through the game.<br /><br />If anyone could figure out how to fold a piece a paper in half more than six times it would be Media Molecule!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome to your new home Link! While it may not be as adventurous as living in Hyrule, I'm sure you'll fit in just fine.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Figma figure from <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> is now sitting nicely in my collection<span style="font-size: small;"> between some X-Men and Robotech Mechs. </span>Link is based <i>The
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword</i>,</span><span style="font-size: small;"> the popular action adventure Zelda series' newest addition. This is a product from China distributed by the <a href="http://www.goodsmile.info/en">Good Smile</a> company. The fine people at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChameleonComics">Chameleon Comics</a> in lower Manhattan were nice enough to find it for me. They may still have one in stock if you're lucky.</span></span><br />
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comes with his standard gallant expression, as well as a powerful
shouting face for combat poses.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Multiple hands can be swapped out to
accent the different poses you create. Using the smooth yet poseable
joints of Figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes like
raising the Master Sword or even mid swing swipe using the blue effects piece.
Of course, the Master Sword as well as the Hylian Shield are both
included. They can also be carried on his back as they did in the game. Overall a quality figure.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Now, I'm going to need this <a href="http://comicsalliance.com/banda-s-h-figuarts-super-mario-bros-action-figure/">Mario</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Most video games tell their narrative through cut scenes and in-game dialogue. <i>Ni no Kuni </i>does as well but the in-game banter is just amazing. The characters are very believable and oddly never take themselves too seriously. For the most part everyone in the cast is very humble, especially Oliver himself. Oliver approaches every scenario with an open mind and polite manners. <i>Ni no Kuni</i> is a breath of fresh air in a game world addicted to non-stop “Schwarzenegger” voice overs.<br /><br />At its most basic, the gameplay consists of controlling the mainstay, Oliver, casting spells and transporting himself from the real world to the fantastic world. If I had to make comparisons it would be a <i>Legend of Zelda</i>/<i>Final Fantasy</i> mash up. <i>Ni no Kuni</i> avoids the difficult learning curves a lot of RPGs have by very slowly easing you into the complex gameplay and tactics. <i>Ni no Kuni</i> is one of the first games I had to take notes with as I played since the early NES days.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The new system is lightweight. The weight of the console was the first thing I noticed when unboxing my new PS4. Next, was the angular shape of the system, which is super sleek. Standing vertically the console is about two inches shorter than the PS3 (fat). Plug it in and you’ll notice this silent, ninja machine remains completely jet black except for a pulsing line of blue light along one side. The light beats like a heart made of <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2013/11/ps4-first-impressions.html">voxels</a>. Disks play very silently, no more jet engine noise like the PS3. I’ll note that the disc drive is reversed and discs are now inserted in the opposite direction; a fitting change for what i’d say looks looks aesthetically “next-gen” to me.<br /><br />Really soothing music throughout the new interface. Very Japanese, like something you’d hear in a futuristic zen garden. At first the sounds reminded me of the Nintendo GameCube. It only takes moments to get used to the new operating system.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The real prize is the shape of the DualShock 4 controller. It is ideal, the legs push against your palms in a welcoming fashion, giving you a solid grip. The analog sticks are very responsive and have a bit more "spring” than the DS3. You cannot turn off the controller without turning off the system far as I can tell. This means you can’t shut off the Dualshock to save battery while the system is on. Good idea: plug it in while watching movies. This is important, especially if you haven’t purchased a second controller yet, because the battery life is quite short. I worry about the new, matching blue light on the controller draining the battery quicker.<br /><br />Social networking is front and center on the PS4. The system will prompt you for your Facebook account upon initial start up. Really, take the five minutes to explore your privacy options here. You can swap your Play<span style="font-size: small;">S</span>tation avatar name with your real Facebook information if you like. You can also access Twitter via the Settings menu. This new link to online allows anyone to post photos or short video clips from their system when ever you like.<br /><br />Streaming is now available to everyone. Once reserved for those with the equipment and knowledge to pull it off, the power to share your game play is available from the console itself. Through either <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/">Ustream</a> or <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/">Twitch</a> you can share your own gameplay live.<br /><br />I’m very happy with my purchase, I enjoy being in on the ground floor. That said, it freezes. There is a OS patch <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/19/ps4-system-software-update-1-51-coming-soon/">1.51</a> which is going to help with that. I’m sad about the short battery life in the controller. Turning off the system give you two choices: All the way off and Standby. Standby seems to basically leave the system on and I’m concerned about overheating. I overheated my PS3 once by simply leaving it on all day then playing all night.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Now I’m trying to determine the necessity of a HDMI Splitter. Splitters unlike switches are used for a whole other purpose. I just want to be able to toggle between my PS4 and PS3 from my couch. I’ve been researching a few models and there are manual switching versions and auto-switching versions with prices ranging from 14-300 dollars. Sure I could just switch the HDMI cable manually (and lucky can use the same HDMI wire) but due to the internet chatter over bent HDMI ports I have some concern.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I’ve put off my mission to finish <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2013/10/trevor-doesnt-care-about-my-other-games.html"><i>GTA5</i></a> temporarily to explore some PS4 launch games. Basically, I have two brawlers on disc: <i>Knack</i> and <i>Lego Marvel Super Heroes</i>. Downloads through PS Plus I have <i>Resogun</i>, <i>Contrast</i> and <i>Warframe</i>. Having previously purchased Flower I was able to redownload the new PS4 version. Some of these I haven’t even started yet! More on these launch games and a <i>GTA5</i> progress report soon.</span></span>anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693045846292750538.post-66294998275262586552013-11-10T14:44:00.000-08:002013-11-10T14:44:39.643-08:00PS4 Releases on My Radar<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQszEn977JWKpx7fGrT2I-Ihy9U3VxgCs4JxKa0qqbz2TKAC1c8sxYzUeNnYpbg2hvwOqsqkU6ZeR6F29B97EZXzVsmxv7zH4RY2wuI1UD0lfq7dewl-ikX1Xw4_Z45MXxVFdcfmSFuo3/s1600/LaunchGamesBanner.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQszEn977JWKpx7fGrT2I-Ihy9U3VxgCs4JxKa0qqbz2TKAC1c8sxYzUeNnYpbg2hvwOqsqkU6ZeR6F29B97EZXzVsmxv7zH4RY2wuI1UD0lfq7dewl-ikX1Xw4_Z45MXxVFdcfmSFuo3/s400/LaunchGamesBanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With less than five days left until the PS4 arrives <span style="font-size: small;">at</span> my <span style="font-size: small;">doorstep, </span>it was time to make some decisions on games. The games I’m most interested in for the PS4 are not being released until 2014. Although disappointing, 2014 will be here before you know it. I <span style="font-size: small;">im</span>agine that many gamers will still be <strike>shopping</strike> searching for a ne<span style="font-size: small;">xt<span style="font-size: small;">-gen </span></span>system for quite awhile.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The one launch game I am purchasing is <i>Knack</i>. An new IP from one of the developers of the PS4 system. <i>Knack</i> was designed by Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PS4 and takes advantage of the PS4’s ability to animate more objects and AI. Knack is a short, cute little character. Thanks to the power of ancient relics, he can <span style="font-size: small;">control</span> elements from his surroundings to <span style="font-size: small;">transform him</span> into a much larger, brute version of <span style="font-size: small;">Kn<span style="font-size: small;">ack.</span></span> This graphical effect is made possible using the<span style="font-size: small;"> latest tech</span> available only on the PS4. The story and the mystery surrounding <i>Knack</i> remains to be known, but I’ll get to see hands-on very soon. I expect this game to show off many of the new features the PS<span style="font-size: small;">4 has to offer.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m holding out p<span style="font-size: small;">urchasing </span>the rest of the launch line up for two reasons. <span style="font-size: small;">O</span>ne, I'm waiting on some game reviews to come in, it’s way too easy to spend the $65 on a dud. Second, <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2011/04/playstation-plus.html">PS Plus</a> members<span style="font-size: small;"> (ME!)</span> are receiving the benefit of the "Instant Game <span style="font-size: small;">C</span>ollection". Two launch games are available <i>Resogun</i> and <i>Contrast</i>. <i>Resogun</i> is a two stick shooter that looks promising, in the vein of <i>Super Stardust Delta </i>(<span style="font-size: small;">a</span> launch title for the PS3.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are looking for some more facts about the new PS4 system look <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-america/">here</a> on the PS Blog. Definite<span style="font-size: small;">ly, <span style="font-size: small;">l</span></span>ooking forward to un-boxing mine later this week. I’m very curious about the new operating system changes and playing the new games, of course.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Enjoy launch week<span style="font-size: small;">, and</span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">i</span>n case I got you wondering, <a href="http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/amazon-netflix-hulu-vudu-among-11-entertainment-apps-to-launch-with-playstation-4-1200805063/">Netflix</a> will be available day one. </span></span>anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693045846292750538.post-57086579199084164542013-11-03T20:17:00.001-08:002013-11-03T20:17:11.129-08:00New on my Netflix List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Often frustrated searching through the Netflix Instant library, I offer you some recent picks from my own Netflix List. I've gone quite dark with this batch. You'll notice many of the selections lean towards the grimmer story lines. There is a nice variety of the supernatural, science fiction, comedy and even some </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">torture</span>. Let me know if you like one, I'd say the best of the bunch is probably <i>The Brass Teapot</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Yea, so that whole post last month about finishing up my unfinished games went out the window, I have been binge-gaming </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grand Theft Auto 5</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> (</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">GTA V</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">).
The insane amount of marketing for this game combined with the
influence of friends that picked it up finally pushed me to break my
game buying hiatus. I’m really glad I did too, because I’m hooked. </span></span></span></div>
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when it came out, but I didn’t own it. Owning it, is a big difference.
Only playing for an hour or two at a friend’s house basically means: I
had time to run from the cops and eventually get shot. Some loyal
readers may recall a </span><a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2012/02/grand-theft-auto-iii-10th-anniversary.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Gamedae GTA III</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"> review</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">
which I only played on my phone or iPad. I stand by that review because
the game is really fun but the tablet novelty wore off quick.</span></span></span><br />
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not only has a adult ESRB rating, it actually earns it. I always assume
my neighbors or someone is walking by the door when the game says
something peculiar like “I fingered a dog, and tea bagged an elder lady
at a bus stop”. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span><br />
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a few hours shooting randoms and checking out in the in-game strip club
I settled into the main campaign. It’s a really unique experience
having three main protagonists that you can cycle through, telling their
own point of view of the story. The three main characters are Franklin,
a brother from the hood trying to get into the game, Michael, a retired
“made man” type with a family and kids and Trevor, the off the rails
hick, meth head from the valley. All three are likable bad men with
specific missions and encounters fitting to them.</span></span></span></div>
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you through all the vulgarity and violence is some top notch game
development. This is one of the best working games I’ve played. There is
an auto aim feature that works really well but still leaves you in
control and able to choose your targets. Driving, as you can imagine, is
a major part of the game. I’m used to racing games like </span><a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2011/03/burnout-legends-psp.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Burnout</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and </span><a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2012/07/need-for-speed-run.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Need for Speed</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">
so I was initially thrown off by the vehicle controls but after
adjusting I’ve decided it is actually simplier. Speaking of vehicles
there are many to choose from besides cars, including bikes,
motorcycles, planes, helicopters and even tanks. I’m currently looking
for a tank to steal.</span></span></span></div>
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progress soon but I’ll leave you with what I’m enjoying most from the
game: the music. I don’t listen to a lot of music so it’s a real treat
to hear this amazing mix. The choices range from: talk radio, hip hop,
country, classic tunes and news ones. I’ve linked my current top five
below, these are the ones getting stuck in my head:</span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It’s been awhile since I’ve been captaining the space vessel known as the SSV Normandy SR-2. There is a lot of love shared between me and the Mass Effect series. I’ve spent over a 100 hours with some of these characters. With the PS4 release looming in on November 15, I’ve been feeling some pressure to finish off some of my unfinished and (sadly) still sealed games. This time, I’m finally playing the very popular <i>Mass Effect 3</i>.<br /><br />I got the <i>Mass Effect Trilogy</i> box set back last December. The trilogy box set was the first chance for PS users (the original <i>Mass Effect</i> was an XBox exclusive). I tried playing through </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Mass Effect</i> (1)</span>, let’s just say I wasn’t really blown away. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><i>ME1</i></span> is after all a game from 2007 and more the “clunkier cousin” in the franchise. I’ve stoked the fires and even watched the <a href="http://masseffectparagonlost.com/"><i>Mass Effect Paragon Lost</i></a> anime again to get all ready to play <i>ME3</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>First thoughts, are what a beautiful game this is. It’s seems just like <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2012/07/mass-effect-2.html"><i>Mass Effect 2</i></a> only somehow even better looking. In actuality the graphical enhancements are mild compared to <i>ME2</i> but the “new game” factor is always exciting. The graphics sometimes have hiccups, some characters might be talking and one is staring off or looking in the wrong direction. Sometimes it seems like the game is pushing the graphics card to the maximum and the PS is stuttering to keep up.<br /><br />Starting up <i>ME3</i> you immediately hear some memorable melodies from the franchise which snap you right back into the game. About 2 hours in, I’ve figured <i>ME3</i> is exactly what I liked about <i>ME2</i> the gameplay is identical. Even the story structure so far is very much the same: problem in the universe find some allies to defeat it. Obviously the story is much more complex but that's about the gist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The weapon wheel has returned for accessing your hardware and biotic power set. Also, all the powers you gained in <i>ME2</i> carry over so there is no need to re-earn them. It may just be me but I’m just focusing on weapon usage so far. I need to remember still what all the different biotic powers are. I’m sure as I progress further through the game the need to balance between and weapons will become paramount.<br /><br />There was a lot of internet fuss over the ending of this game. Amazingly I’ve remained unspoiled. Really looking forward to seeing how the ending goes, more so than with other games I play. In fact, seeing what all the fuss is about is a major driving point to me finishing this game.</span>anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693045846292750538.post-84094281267739862812013-05-08T13:07:00.003-07:002013-05-08T13:10:26.337-07:00sonic dash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The flood of “<a href="http://www.giantbomb.com/endless-runner/3015-7179/">Endless Runner</a>” games for iOS and other handheld devices is in full swing. I can’t take the subway to work without seeing half a train car playing <i>Subway Surf</i>; much like last year at this time everyone was playing <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2012/02/platform-iphone-release-date-122011.html"><i>Temple Run</i></a>. Always aspiring to be the odd-man-out, I’ve been searching for an alternative. Then I saw a tweet from <a href="https://twitter.com/SEGA">@SEGA</a> that made me smile; the blue hedgehog has released its own endless runner game called <i>Sonic Dash</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I can’t think of a game character better suited for this genre (it’s a genre all it’s own now, right?). I have fond memories of Sonic games of the past that have been all but ruined by any modern take on the character. This simple runner is the perfect venue for Sonic and I’m sure it didn’t take a mammoth investment to make it happen.<br /><br />A lot of endless runners make good use of the vertical phone screen. The graphics allow the player a distinct vantage point to see what is coming up ahead in their path. Most use smart phone’s motion sensing technology to maneuver left and right. That is where <i>Sonic Dash </i>starts to break from the norm. Moving left to right, as well as jumping and sliding are all done with fingers swipes. This slight difference allows the game to have a little more depth, at times having to cross multiple paths to get to a safe passage. Sonic Dash’s courses are made up of three columns.<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQASIr7PswKnENs1CM2Mmc1s16ON6UBylK0wCNg2kQnW_X_5HDUVdyFoG4HRIKkngzFysW68y1BHmfiKheMauv16Qm0-Kb65w8nm9NTD4wkPEE8uVaBzUi2pAIuIFmk60RgmnEv3Q0HdH/s1600/sonic_dash9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQASIr7PswKnENs1CM2Mmc1s16ON6UBylK0wCNg2kQnW_X_5HDUVdyFoG4HRIKkngzFysW68y1BHmfiKheMauv16Qm0-Kb65w8nm9NTD4wkPEE8uVaBzUi2pAIuIFmk60RgmnEv3Q0HdH/s320/sonic_dash9.jpg" width="180" /></a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sonic also has the element of rings. Usually, colliding with an object or villain would result in the end of the run; in classic Sonic style, having collected rings basically gives you a chance to continue. Colliding with enemies will have you lose all your rings, then continue (that is if you have any rings left). This can be a little confusing at first; colliding with enemies makes you lose all your rings, whereas hitting a wall will end your run regardless of your rings.<br /><br />The “dash” in <i>Sonic Dash</i> is an invincible hyper-speed mode you can enter. It’s built up by collecting enough rings consecutively and is best used on some of the more complicated parts of the course. While dashing, you can blaze through enemies, walls and even jumps.<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU8tP-uE9TsJ2Bfr96q5800d-L7pUTsoajOxU_hhj8W9oFi3OQtbeM9LrMTIEMRnVe5ZsXLrKVxRS4JEZVi8IJXH2BLiIHpXO_E_HmqG2PZP-K6G6ds_fpOEo4h0L4zfzNdlqzrTOdUfs/s1600/sonic-dash-07-356x535.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU8tP-uE9TsJ2Bfr96q5800d-L7pUTsoajOxU_hhj8W9oFi3OQtbeM9LrMTIEMRnVe5ZsXLrKVxRS4JEZVi8IJXH2BLiIHpXO_E_HmqG2PZP-K6G6ds_fpOEo4h0L4zfzNdlqzrTOdUfs/s320/sonic-dash-07-356x535.png" width="212" /></a> </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Sonic Dash</i> is not perfect. It has two glaring flaws. One, being the title screen is simply not sharp looking, almost low resolution on today's perfect-pixel screens. Two, the constant nagging for in-game purchases is unnecessary and delays starting a fresh game for some excruciating seconds.<br /><br />All in, if you like Sonic the hedgehog this game/app is worth you $1.99. If you are just a fan of endless runners, pick it up during a free download offer or wait for a sale.<br /><br /><b>B-</b><br /><i>I got your free rings right here, Sega</i><br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sonic-dash/id582654048?mt=8">Download from iTunes</a><br /></span>anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693045846292750538.post-83581108839059793742013-04-03T19:04:00.000-07:002013-04-03T19:04:40.237-07:00lego lord of the rings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Silly? Yes, of course, the Lego franchise of video games are a bit silly. That silliness is the undeniable charm they bring to gamers. They are also very easy; there is no level you can’t pass, no enemy you can’t defeat and there is no dying. It’s world-peace in the otherwise frantic array of mature games available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Capcom brings together survival horror, intrigue and all-out-zombie-action in the sixth release of their popular franchise <i>Resident Evil</i> (<i>RE</i>). This is the biggest, best looking <i>RE</i> title to date. Hours of running, gunning and running and gunning at the same time; which is just one of the new additions making this game even better than the last. Though <i>Resident Evil 6</i> has a bit of a scarred reputation on the internet, which I choose to ignore and see </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">these zombie-infested streets for myself.</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRXDHBcO1WBFWj-B7pCIzijdYquH4aky5i2mFk1RgKovnTRBlfonssjcScKku4_UJ_jPEtYSsTMxN1Tgm1X2tBdkG5E9KG35zLfQPNkE5Ntv7P76cvYxK528B-M7nam7NIOyfGH9-2HTHm/s1600/Resident-Evil-6-008.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRXDHBcO1WBFWj-B7pCIzijdYquH4aky5i2mFk1RgKovnTRBlfonssjcScKku4_UJ_jPEtYSsTMxN1Tgm1X2tBdkG5E9KG35zLfQPNkE5Ntv7P76cvYxK528B-M7nam7NIOyfGH9-2HTHm/s400/Resident-Evil-6-008.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With four separate but intertwining campaigns to play through, Leon and Helena are just the first <i>RE</i> characters you get to play. Each campaign has their own cast and distinct focus of gameplay. You could easily say there is something here for every type of <i>RE</i> fan. The game spins into an epic adventure with all of your favorite <i>RE</i> characters, into one (semi) cohesive story.<br /><br />Add in some online co-op, multiplayer and the support from sites like ResidentEvil.net and you’ll have AAA game content that you’ll want play and replay. Each campaign involves a pair of protagonists perfectly suited for online co-op with a buddy. If you're more the run-n-gun type who keeps a steady trigger finger on their kill/death ratio there is a whole multiplayer angle here too; pitting you against a whole world of BSAA agents and zombie recruits. ResidentEvil.net is your community hub where your scores can be tracked. The site hosts monthly online competitions based on multiplayer scores and main campaign stats, for example: “lets kill 10,000 Shriekers this month.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzTsA27IRjSLcajga_sIXmxYvkELsz7wFhdFHq37KIWCku7pWNgvkYt4t4nw-kb81wOOZrBwWSYmpmYKc2Bq9Ho5X9wm0Sfj2Tx3eTGK_o23zb2hmcAoF0vB9tl7OCxQusMzZFo581xAK/s1600/1347517187_4886_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzTsA27IRjSLcajga_sIXmxYvkELsz7wFhdFHq37KIWCku7pWNgvkYt4t4nw-kb81wOOZrBwWSYmpmYKc2Bq9Ho5X9wm0Sfj2Tx3eTGK_o23zb2hmcAoF0vB9tl7OCxQusMzZFo581xAK/s400/1347517187_4886_4.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span>Sadly, the game is not without glitches, mostly server side rather than graphical or AI gone awry. Staying connected online with a co-op partner is a nightmare. You’ll hold your breath at every cut scene hoping your online buddy is still connected when it’s over. In fact, <span style="font-size: small;">staying connected</span> was my <span style="font-size: small;">only <span style="font-size: small;">real issue with <i>RE<span style="font-size: small;">6.</span></i></span></span> I definitely do not side with the thousands of negative reviews the game has gotten. Quite the opposite actually, I was thinking more along the lines of “Game of the Year”. I’m not sure what this says about me as a reviewer, but I do know that I’m in favor of a very good game.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">While games are often critically panned, ignoring reviews can often lead you to find some overlooked gems. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of <i>Resident Evil 6</i>. It's just as intriguing and complicated as any past <i>RE</i> story. I’m happy with the gameplay and rather enjoy being able to choose between survival style, ammo storing campaigns vs all out shooting in big action campaigns all on one disk.<br /><br /><b>A-</b><br /><i>Don’t knock it till you try it.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One quality you can find in almost any alien is sexiness. Whether they are “phoning home” or trying to escape The Collective. There have been many sexy aliens, but before Trisha Helfer played BSG’s Six, before Jeri Ryan played Seven of Nine there was the original femme fatale Jane Badler as Diana. Diana is the Commander of the Visitors a race of human looking aliens that came Earth in the made-for-TV miniseries V. With giant mother ships hovering over major cities, they spoke of coming in peace but they had a much more sinister goal in mind.<br /><br />As these things usually go, the Visitors had an ultimate clandestine mission. They were actually here for our water, minerals and us, as food! The Visitors were actually <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptilian_humanoid">reptilian humanoids</a> disguised as human beings. <br /><br />In the 1980s, NBC television was interested in sci-fi after the success of films such as Star Wars. V was created by <a href="http://kennethjohnson.us/">Kenneth Johnson</a> as a political thriller with a sci-fi twist. The story was an allegory to the fascist Nazi regime of World War 2, the term “V” had a duel meaning V as in the Visitors the name the people of Earth gave to the new aliens and V for Victory the rally cry of the human resistance. Originally, it was a single television mini-series simply titled “V”; then came it’s follow up “V: The Final Battle” it’s success even spawned a series between 1984-85.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Starring in all of these adventures was one of the sexiest aliens to ever leave a mark in my memory. The cruel, arrogant Commander Diana of the Visitors! Reknowned as the spokesperson for this new alien race, she was the public face for the Visitors. Diana used her <span style="font-size: small;">sexuality</span> to get what she needed, sometimes during a ruthless interrogation or among the Visitor's hierarchy to establish her superiority. Diana is probably best known for a scene where she let her human disguise down for a moment to consume a live rat whole.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />A video game for V was released in 1986 by Ocean Software Ltd. for the <a href="http://www.lemon64.com/?game_id=2770">Commodore 64</a>. The game itself is very primitive compared to what we consider a video game these days. I’ve never played this or even knew about until I started writing this. Here is a fun <a href="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=ComputerGamer/Issue12/Pages/ComputerGamer1200005.jpg">review</a> from Computer Gamer magazine in 1986.<br /><br />A rom version of the game can be downloaded from <a href="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0005532">worldofspectrum.org</a></span></span><br />
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anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693045846292750538.post-78694020576450810322012-12-24T12:29:00.005-08:002012-12-24T12:32:25.307-08:00walking dead the game<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lpOzWLbmy8dBqXiH1BPyO3zulcw8Q8A4sUvEb3dbIbZOQ2rOMo5wPY-3RiW6hVaGHLiHE4HoBJh4ae7yV5U1h-cthThCGmTxA5eDB-ifGkO03EMb_m0PExjufpKJC3F9cgNni5yRMsd6/s1600/walkingdeadgamebanner.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lpOzWLbmy8dBqXiH1BPyO3zulcw8Q8A4sUvEb3dbIbZOQ2rOMo5wPY-3RiW6hVaGHLiHE4HoBJh4ae7yV5U1h-cthThCGmTxA5eDB-ifGkO03EMb_m0PExjufpKJC3F9cgNni5yRMsd6/s400/walkingdeadgamebanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span>RELEASE: 4/2012 (Episode 1) | DEVELOPER: TellTale Games | ESRB: M for Mature</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Walking Dead The Game</i> is the best point and click game I have ever played. As a fan of the comic book series and of the AMC TV show I felt duty-bound to play. However, I did have my reservations: I’m not super-into point and click style games and I’ve been burned by TellTale games before, see <i>Jurassic Park </i>or <i>Back to the Future</i>. This game has won tons of awards and has been reviewed by just about everyone but you came here for my two cents, so read on, in my spoiler free review below.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We’ve been over what a point and click adventure is <a href="http://www.gamedae.com/2012/09/back-to-future-game.html">before</a>. To summarize, it’s the videogame equivalent to a Choose Your Own Adventure book. Basically, you are presented with a series of multiple choice options and each answer will move the story along in a different direction. TellTale has improved on their point and click games with some serious updates. Multiple choice scenarios are now timed making your answers more instinctual rather than well thought out. Consequences are more severe in this game and sometimes very hard to deal with emotionally -- unlike the Choose Your Own Adventure books of the past where you could simply keep your finger in place to skip back to the moment before your bad decision.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><i>Walking Dead The Game</i> is one of the first successful games sold in TellTale’s episodic fashion. Five episodes make up the complete game, which were originally sold separately and released months apart. Each episode lasts about 2-3 hours. This was an intriguing sales gamble, the primary risk being that gamers would not be interested in buying a partial game. Although, there was an option to “subscribe to the season” for a lower price. I believe their gamble paid off and having five separate release dates helped push awareness of the game and keep gamers talking about it. “What is going to happen next” tweets reminded me of old fashioned water cooler talk at the office.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>The art style is fairly loose, if such a description has ever been applied to a video game. The illustrated graphics, a bit jarring during the first couple of episodes, actually improves over the course of the episodes. The characters felt a bit bobble-heady to me at first, but as I got used to the art I barely even noticed that. By the final episode you will be so engrossed in the game you will literally forget how childish it looks when compared to the live action TV show. It’s a wonder though, why didn’t they go with <a href="http://www.charlieadlard.com/">Charlie Adlard</a>’s already established look? I would have liked to see that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Is this my <i>Walking Dead</i>? Fans of both the comics and the television show will enjoy this companion story. It fits neatly into either fiction by introducing (mostly) all new characters. I’m purposely avoiding talk about the story here. You play a survivor in the wake of the zombie outbreak. Your character has a back story, an attitude and ultimately a goal: to protect a young girl named Clementine. Clementine is smart, winsome, nine-year-old girl and the heart of the story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It may not be my favorite game of the year but certainly deserving of many accolades. The compelling story will keep you playing. I imagine it will be the first platinum (100% completion) trophy for many casual players since simply completing the story will unlock it. It’s nice to step out of your comfort zone and try a different kind of game. Hopefully, trying something as simple as a point and click will inspire shooter and sports game aficionados to try some new games. Unlike those kinds of games, I don’t see a lot of replay value in <i>Walking Dead The Game</i>. Once your spoiled on the story it is spoiled, so be careful.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a great game for fans of the <i>Walking Dead</i> or any TellTale point and click games. Rarely has a game pulled off the “protect me” scenario but you’ll find that you feel sincerely compelled to protect Clementine. The game forces you to pick sides and choose favorites amongst the characters. It is clever how even the main menu in the game reflects this Television mentality with fast forward and rewind buttons. Each episode adds to an already dense serialized story but also leaves itself open for additional “seasons”.<br /><br />Like I said in the beginning, <i>Walking Dead The Game</i> is certainly the best point and click game I have ever played. However, like all point and click games I’ve played I sometimes feel robbed of the action. With dramatic cutscenes that look like they might be more fun to play than watch or the nuisance of having turn over (figuratively) “every rock” to find the little piece of the puzzle to move forward, sometimes I just want to blast everything and move on. Available on most every platform, the first episode is even free on iOS. Obviously, the game is worth checking out. <br /><br /><b>B+</b><br /><i>Nom nom nom for more</i><br /><b> </b></span></span>anotherdaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896798478297979460noreply@blogger.com0