One thing that really bugs me about average games is when they also insist on tacking on average gameplay modes. I’m not going to want to play another CTF match in your game that doesn’t do a straight CTF as well as Halo 3. Most games don’t do the standard stuff well, because that is where the heavy hitters have already refined the recipe. What they need to do is play to their strengths and incorporate modes that mesh well with the unique aspects of the game.
Luckily there are a few upcoming games that have some interesting sounding variations that might actually be fun.
Just wanted to give the guys at GiantBomb.com a well deserved plug here as we are completely in love with the work that they are doing. In case you don’t know, GiantBomb is Jeff Gerstmann and friends new project after the whole GameSpot debacle errupted last year. I’ll say just that I’ve always pretty firmly sided with the Gerstmann camp on the whole “Gerstmann-Gate” issue, and have always been really skeptical of the wording used in the official GameSpot explanation and also have had some issues with GS content in the past. I’m really happy that after all that it seems like the new gig is working out well. Being off the corporate leash they get to do serious stuff like the following Too Human video:
Hit the jump for more gushing and a couple more of my favorite videos.
Duke Nukem 3D launched on the XBLA today, and I actually stayed up late to make my purchase and get in a few levels. I have some really fond memories of this game and it’s uncompromised machismo. I think that it might be the game that started my unabashed love for all games with an over-the-top manly attitude.
Hit the jump for a whole bunch of Duke related stuff including my brief thoughts on Forever.
I’ve been playing my 360 on Live a lot lately, and as with any online gaming you come to expect a little bit of lag. I’ve come to the realization that some games and even genre’s handle the lag more or less gracefully, and it really irks me. Sometimes the lag can have a remarkable effect on what the game plays like online, and you can end up with an almost completely different game. I took notice of this in my time recently playing Soul Calibur 4 and Gears of War on Xbox Live, and I noticed some interesting differences.
I saw Demigod at PAX and decided that I should pre-order the game to gain access to the first beta. I was a bit wary of paying a full $45 just to get in on a game that may end up being just terrible, but it felt solid enough when I played it. The first couple games I played didn’t knock me off my feet or anything, but it was a lot of fun. After a few games though I feel like there is enough depth to the features included in the first beta to tide me over until they add in some of the more interesting things they’ve promised. I don’t think this game will be fore everyone, but anyone who likes strategic, competitive, team games will probably enjoy what Demigod has to offer if Gas Powered Games delivers on their promises.
Hit the jump for my unabridged thoughts and some gameplay.
How often have you heard me talk a massive amount of shit about Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero IV? Well, maybe I haven’t been as vocal through THIS medium, but if you know me in person, you’d definitely understand.
Me and the Unz sat down and recorded some stuff about video games… mostly. Bonus points to the first person to figure out the song I used as the intro and outro. The clue is that I actually mention it in the podcast, should be easy.
I’m excited about playing BioShock. I know, if I’d owned an Xbox 360, I’d be bored with it by now, but I couldn’t seem to get familiar enough with the 360’s controller during a couple of attempts of playing it on Josh’s machine to be willing to drop the change on the system for the one game.
I’d hoped against hopes that the game would eventually get ported to the PS3, and sure enough, it has a little over a year later.
I had the chance to play Army of Two tonight with some good friends of mine and it was quite the experience. Before you click the jump to read a quick review, try to forget what the big boys had to say about this game. Supervoodoo isn’t corrupted by money (yet) so you can be sure that my opinions are straight from the heart.
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