Bring Your Game Freak On!!: 2009

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Mute Heroes..

Must be hard saving the world. All the adrenaline rush, gun - ho blazing, dismemberment, lame-ass boss and not to mention to all the ladies that's along for the ride. Bet its also hard for those people how do talk much, or even too macho to show emotions. Chances are, someone else end up bitch slapping them up. Most overused for silent people in game world are:-

Gordon Freeman from Half-Life series.

Gordon freeman has a tough life, just so happens that he is a scientist who doesnt even speak at all. He has an IQ of 240 and arms himself with a crowbar and a gravity gun, doesnt strikes him well. Either he is cursed to a handicapped or just dont know how to make speak.

Jack from Bioshock

At the start of the game, Jack never had an introduction, nor a face. A survivor of a plane crash and unrevealed himself to the underwater city of Rapture. Even throughout the game he doesnt even whine or shed sound on what is going on, nor even bother to ask the little sisters what the f##k is this place!!

Sergeant First Class "Soap" McTavish from Modern Welfare.

Trained under the command of Captain Price, Private Soap Mctavish was a bad habit of not answering the Captains call or even his questions. Instead the silent treatment gave him the rank of Captain after the killing off a Russian terrorist leader. I wonder if it works in the real world?

Issac Clark from Dead Space

Issac Clark is a engineer for a mining organisation who doesnt take crap from anyone. When the whole operation got screwed up, he never seems to bother to asked anyone what really does happened. Living by a code of " Don't ask, don't tell" philosophy, just-follow-orders-and-everything-will-be-fine solution. Just aim and shoot, aim and shoot..

The Jackal from Far Cry 2

moving on.....

Samus Aran from Metroid series

The Metroid Sagas has stepped every challenged, climbed every obstacles, shoot the living hell out of everything and survived. The reason it doesn't speak that shows bravery and courage knows no boundaries. Until it took off its mask.. guess you don't even thought of it haven't you.. it's actually a woman!! Dressed in an armored suit poised as an all time "alpha male" adored by the every male nerds who wants to emulate "him". Guess that courage knows no gender either..

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Must Have Games 2009..

Uncharted 2 : Among Thieves (PlayStation 3)

Nathan Drake is back with a new sequel and new faces. A PS3 exclusive using 100% of its processing power, it alludes unbelievable gamplay, stunning vistas, unparalleled storylines and a new online features. Already the game of the year winner under its belt, owners should be proud owning such software.

Demon Soul (PlayStation 3)

A unique blend of RPG and action gaming. Demons Souls mashed a far away tale from any game that has never been seen before, not even close to Elder scroll 4, Oblivion. Players immerses themselves to a realm of unimaginable horror, with a twist of japanese story telling. Unbeknown to some, it is the hardest game ever make but also progressively satisfying.

Resident Evil : The Darkside Chronicles ( Wii)

Capcom has taken you to a new leap on horror and a new Wii exclusive franchise. The game has taken a different step on survival, using a first person shooter for Resident Evil. This adds new tension and baseline on making you feel more involve in its story. Making you more like your in the minced of zombie killing and survival a priority.

New Super Mario ( Wii)

Mario Bros has never been so colourful or even more captivating in Mario world history. This new installment featured more fun in fundamentals and fresh new ideas for the timeless hero. Mario has shine more glorious than ever before. Just don't mention about the Mario Bros the series..

Left For Dead 2 ( Xbox 360)

Left for Dead 2 has shown many promises in its hype. Loads more zombie killing, new characters, scarier locations and better ways to write about a book about "Surviving from Zombie Attack for Idiots". There's nothing much to talk about the single campaign mode but what really make Left for Dead great is the online multiplayer. Its adds loads of replayability making it the most satisfying online game in Xbox Live. Period.

Halo 3 : ODST (Xbox 360)

When they made Halo:ODST ( Orbital Drop shock Trooper), they decided to ditch Master Chief. What were they thinking? Will Halo will be the same without the Master Chief himself? Turns out it outsold more copies and are played more on Xbox Live than its last predecessor. making it the most played Halo game in Xbox history.

God Of War Collection. (PlayStation 3)

Relive the glorious moments in one of PlayStation 2 best game of all time, in High Definition, continuous 60 frames per second, new trophy support, and not to mention 2 games in one Bluray. Kratos fan will eager to play again GOW while awaiting for the latest GOW3.

Ratchet and Clank : A Crack In Time ( PlayStation 3)

Borderland (Multi platform)

Assassin's Creed 2

FIFA 2010 (Multi platform)

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Call Of Duty : Modern Welfare 2 (Multi platform)

Monday, December 07, 2009

Uncharted 2 : Among Thieves

Nathan Drake has returned and hungry for more action, drama, treasures and more women... Developers Naughty Dog has more tricks up there paws and brewed up a new and yet, more improved sequel.

The story starts off where Nathan met some old friends telling the missing story of Marco Polo’s lost treasure. Its up to Nathan Drake to solve the mysteries of the so called longs lost valley of Shangri La. The story itself twists and turns throughout the course of the game, as you might expect, and for the most part it's a solid tale. Nate and his pals go through a lot, so it does a good job of reeling you in and keeping you hooked until the end

First of all, Developer Naughty Dog has claimed the new Uncharted has pushed its limits of the PlayStation 3 raw processing power. A pretty bold claim for a first party developer for Sony, but after lushing out its enormous and beautiful vistas, Naughty Dog really hit’s the jack pot. From the crumbling city of India, the cold blistering cold tundra of Tibet, to the ever bushy green jungle. It’s just amazing to look and has more details in every level. Overall its has the most prettiest graphics to date.

In the game play department, overall it has most of the same technique as the previous processor, Then again why fix it when its not broken. Other new a features like more weapons to choose from and more treasure to collect. A Staggering 100 treasures at different locations, and most of them are really hard to find, I manage to find around 34 treasures on my first try. Yup I wasn’t trying hard enough. Trophy whores would have to find ways to get those freaking platinum trophy somehow. One skepticism s was made before that Uncharted has Online multiplayer, where players around the world pit against each other like capturing the flag. In this case you capture a treasure instead. There’s always a reason or two to play it back some more.

The story in Uncharted is always epic. The bigger the better has always made this game so great, leaving you feeling its more like a movie than an actual game. From the history of Marco Polo’s adventure, the love triangle between Nate, Ellena and the new hotter girl Chloe, to over-the-top action sequence. Nate’s wisecrack jokes has always been adamant him as one of the best game character in gaming history.

If you own a PlayStation 3 and haven’t picked up a copy of Uncharted 2 : Amongst Thieves, you definitely don’t know what you are missing. Uncharted 2 has already been nominated to the best game in 2009. Naughty Dog has set its benchmark of excellent games making. This truly is the best sequel ever made. A 5 out of 5.

Worst Dressed Characters.

Throughout the years, clothes represent character, symbolic, functionality, status and customs. Right from the Guardians of Cyrodyll, impeccable Iron cast armor, representing authority, protection and peace. Dante’s infamous red jacket, as a symbol of flair, rock and cockiness. While others are down right stupid. Lets mention some of the less subtlety and zero functionality attire that reminds people not fit to wear in a war/fighting/ or even a shopping mall.

1. Rachel - Ninja Gaiden Sigma 1 and 2

2. Ayumi - X-Blades

3. Tyris Flare - Golden Axe series

4. Aya - Onechanbara: Samurai Bikini Zombie Squad

5. Sakura - Street Fighter 4.

6. Ivy - Soul Calibur

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Brutal Legend Opening Cinematics

Batman Arkham Asylum Review

Remember all the Batman game you used to play decades ago? You have my solemn condolences.. Also, in fact all the games that most DC universe game or any Marvel Universe that is, has never been a memorable or original. This new Batman franchise somewhat when through a different yet fresh direction.

The story brings you to a night where the Caped Crusader captured the Joker without a fight, sending him back to the loony bin. Soon before the security slowly bring him back to his cell, the Clown Prince of crime lets himself escape and all hell broke loose, with the aid of Harley Quinn that is. Its was a devious plan to trap Batman into asylum and finish off Batman once and for all. What better place to foil his plan in Arkham Asylum. Now its up to the Dark Knight to bring him down and brings justice back.

The games solely takes place in Gotham's Arkham Asylum Island. A solitary confinement for the criminally insane and also the sanctuary of the Addam's Family. The details of the asylum is rock solid, every nook and cranny is carefully refined, utterly polished and it managed to capture the eerie mood of the prepatual nut house ever design, since Bioshock's infamous Rapture. Every dark corners, elevator shafts, abandon caves, sewers and the asylum holding cells are a marvel to explore, looking for riddles, clues and collectibles are the reasons to go back for seconds.

Joker's challenges are PS3 exclusive. Boohhoo Xbox fans.

The gameplay has turned to a different approach. There's a mash of stealth, beat-em-up, detective work and riddle solving aspect. A great way for changing of pace. The free flow mechanic where Batman can take down escapee thugs all 7-8 of them at the same time. Stealth mode, however, nip picking armed thugs one by one using your wits and strike your enemies with fear in their cold-blooded hearts. Its the best way to avoid getting bullet holes on your multi million dollar batsuit. This is where you become the predator and they are the prey. Once in a while when you need to your brain-dead noodles to solve crimes and look for significant clues to find someone or something. This is where all the WayneTech gadgetry comes in handy. Bat-Grapple, Batarang, Explosive gel, Night goggles, zip line and a few more useful stuff in Batman's ever expanding utility belt. All this Batman is completely upgradeable. When beating up enemies, collecting collectibles or riddle solving, you can gain experience points and mindless spend them on certain upgrades. From brutal combos, weapons upgrade, to his iconic Batsuits. Nice..

While residing inside the nut house, you will bound to bump into some familiar faces like Killer Croc, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow. Even Bane made it through the cut. Its a shame Two-Face, Catwoman, Penguin, Mr. Freeze or even Edward Nigma a.k.a the Riddler wasn't rostered to even a cameo. They could've been a huge welcome. Each has a unique back stories and they themselves are the boss fights, but sadly it a bit weak not to mention even memorable. The detective mode offers a little less depth compared to Condemned 2. Despite all that, it just a minor complaint over the overall sweet sweet package.

The game's spans to 8 hours play time, a little tad short if your playing though the story mode, but getting all the Riddler's trophies, Riddle solving and trophy whoring will lets you play longer. While the game doesn't offer any online play mode, but the online leader boards lets you compete with other Batman wannabes around the world and showing off your score points. For the Playstation 3 owners, you can download exclusively for the Joker Challenge and be the bad guy for a change. How sweet is that?

To wrap things up, I was quite surprised and hooked up when I played Batman Arkham Asylum, it has a class of its own. The utter sophistication and then visual rich style is an experience. A true essence of Batman graphic novel laid rest to any other Batman universe, unlike other super hero themed game. Yes that includes you Spiderman.. Potentially one of the best game played and is also an include candidacy for potential Game of the Year. 5 little Robin out of 5

Developer : Rocksteady
Publisher : Eidos Studio
Platform : PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
Out Now!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Sony's new bulimic Playstation 3

36% less fat and 30% more "greener". (black)

Greeting Geeks and Freaks, I proudly bring to you Sony's ,slimmer is better,PlayStation 3. This newest feature of the new slim are that its 36% less heavier ( 3.8kg from the hulking 8kg from the first one), 30% less power consumption, for those who love mother Earth, and a seemingly 32% less smaller( width and height wise) when you put the Slim and the previous PlayStation 3 side by side. Other physical difference of the new PlayStation 3 is, cosmetically, the looks. Notice the finish on the surface has changed from the glossier look to a less subtle texture. Other features that the PlayStation 3 Slim uses a physical buttons which no longer touch sensitive. The next gen little brother might seem tame to look at the first time when you look at it, the apple has never fall far from the tree.. read on..

Under the hood of the new PlayStation 3 slim, there's no significant changes. It still has the most powerful processor in its kind, backed up with the Bluray player, 2 USB slot for your charging your controller or storing needs. behind the console you still have the standard power supply, AV cable and HDMI slot. This little bastard comes equipped with a whopping 120 Gig hard drive, that rest under the CD drive which can be upgradable. All of this comes standard in every box. If that's doesn't make you happy, maybe this feature will definitely change your wallets mind..

Since Sony announced the new re-release of the PlayStation 3, it comes with a few hefty good news. The launch of the new Slim has announced the release world-wide this coming SEPTEMBER 2009! Yes! This September. The new, and IMPORTANT, new announcement, Sony also mention the new price tag. A significant price drop, from a popular demand from Sony fan cheapskates, of US$299 (BD$450). Score! FYI- it may vary from store to store. So better save up and get a head start.

So there you have it. PlayStation 3 little brother new outlook and new price tag. Slimmer is always welcome, yet also best. Looking back from PSone slim, PS2 slim and PSP slim.(always a PlayStation tradition to cut the fat and price). If you haven't have a PlayStation 3 and too cheap ass to own one, here's your chance to get your grubby hands on one (or two..) Thank you Sony for making my dreams come true!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

InFamous Review

Bite me Starkiller.

Welcome to Empire City, a city full of hope, serenity and tranquil. Until someone blew it up and taking sizable chunk with it. Cole,a bike messenger, woke up in the middle of the city, destroyed and has gone to hell. After a few days, falling conscious, he possesses the power to control lightning. The fate of the city is under Government quarantine and its up to you to do something about it

In a nutshell, Infamous is an open world game where you can do whatever you, blow anything up and rail slide wherever you want. There is a catch however, the Karma system lets you be dubbed a super hero, or a super JERK! Either you bring Empire City back on its feet, or bring the people down on their knees. The tag line says it nicely, "Save what's left or destroy it all."

The real star of the game is the game play. Cole climbs exactly where you want him to be, combat are challenging and never frustrating, and rail sliding roof top to another is breathtaking. As you progress throughout the game, your power becomes cooler and cooler. I don't mean it topples more, but you become a juggernaut. Be a good boy your power becomes precision and stays blue. Become a bad boy you become a massive destructive force of nature. After all said and done, just recharge to the nearest light pole ( or bio leech any pedestrian) and start blasting.

The story is decent enough to make you wonder more, but somehow its not very deep.The Unique side quest lets you aligned with the specific missions to gain enough experience points to unlock new powers and more trophy. For those trophy whores, you have to go schizos to get that bloody platinum. That's the long version. If you have a Playstation 3 and you dont buy Infamous, you are dumb. Well if you excuse me, I wanna zap some conduits to hell and bio leech some trophies. 5 blast shards out of 5.

Developer : Sucker Punch
Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform : PlayStation 3 Exclusive

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Hackers and Slashers.

Welcome to the mad mad world of hack and slash business. A genre that never seems too get old nor too thin. Looking back from 16 bit Sega Genesis Golden Axe series to the new age, next gen titles. Here's a list games for those fans who just love to hack and/or slash on their way to victory. FTW!!!

1. Brutal Legend.

This game is inspired by Tim Shafer's musical experience and heavily influence by Metal bands. You play as a roadie, ( voiced as Jack Black) your stuck in a fantasy world of Heavy Metal cover album. Armed with a battle Axe, the Separator, and an electrifying guitar, Clementine. Rock your way out, defies the so-called treacherous boy bands. Load up the devils horn and start head banging! Bring the stage arena down!! Literally!!

Developer: Double Fine
Publish: EA Games
Coming out this Rocktober 09.

2. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.

Ryu Hayabusa is back! He's packing up more deadly weapons and bringing two more playable characters, Ayane(DOA) and Momiji(Njnja Gaiden Dragon Sword). Apparently they ditched the bondage- crazed-Scythe-wielding Rachel character. The new installment will featured more gore fest, more bloodshed and bigger scale boss battle.

Developers : Team Ninja
Publisher : Tecmo
Coming this 1st October 09

3. Bayonetta.

From the creator of Devil May Cry, Director Hideki Kamiya, Introduces the new female character in Hideki-san family. A shape shifting witch that dispatched foes with 2 Kitanas, glowing whip, 4 hand guns ( 2 attached to her boots) and her own HAIR(?). Bayonetta squares off wit angelic/ demons with over the top and lightning fast action. Hope you have trigger happy fingers for this one.

Developers : Platinum Games
Publisher : Sega
coming this January 2010

4. Darksider: Wrath of War

War was one of the legendary Four Horsemen of Apocalypse. The apocalypse was prematurely taken place, the world has been destroyed and He have been wrongly accused. He is now pissed! Fighting his way for Justice, Truth and bring back those bastards who stab him in the back. Designer and Comic freak Joe Madureira inspired the theme and setting of the game, calling it the Adult Zelda.

Developer : Vigil Games
Publisher : THQ
Coming out January 2010

5. Dante's Inferno.

Dante is a crusader, religious, a ladies man and also a bully. He went down through the 9 circles of hell not because of his own sins, but to chase down his girlfriend, who was murdered and wrongly send to Hell. It's up to you to free her soul from the devil himself, Lucifer and unleashed the REAL HELL. This a game largely borrowed combat and gameplay from the almighty Kratos, Dante's Inferno is down-to-core hack and slash plus Dead Space. So get down on your knees and start praying.

Developers : Visceral Games
Publisher : EA Games
Coming out March 2010

6. God Of War III

The third and final chapter of the God Of War series. Kratos embarks on a journey to kill The Greek god Zeus. The last time we saw Kratos, the Ghost Of Sparta rides behind the Titan, Gaia, climbing Mount Olympus seeking vengeance and hatred to the gods, in the end.. there will be suffering. One of the most anticipated game in the industry, or even the world, will mark its place to best action games of all time. Long Live The Blades of Chaos!

Developer : SCE Studios Santa Monica
Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment
Coming out March 2010

Friday, July 17, 2009

Games that should be avoided.

Ever had one of those day, you passed through a window shield of the local game shop, saw some awesome game cover and said to yourself.. "That looks cool!" and then .. "I'm definitely going get this!". Few hours later when you reached home, inside the disc, and found out you face starting to melt after playing for an hour. Looking back at the cover and, again, said " WTF was I thinking!? I wasted my lunch money on this CRAP?" Moments later, you find yourself overdosed with anti-depressant. I pity you..

Fear not my friends, here's some list of games you should definitely and surely avoid.. you have been warned..

1. Damnation.

The name says it all.. Damnation. This steam punk third person shooter has seem to have lots of potential and hype from the producers, but sadly all of the aspects and mechanics fall flatter than Billy Ray Cyrus singing career. Animations are stiff and restricted, backdrop graphics, framerates and even storylines and some what unpolished and gritty. don't get me started on the gameplay. Nothing good seems to come up throughout the game other than the huge scale of every level. So for those who just want to play Damnation, just borrow it from your so-called friends and slap it to his/her face for buying it.

2. Clive Barker's: Jericho.

I wonder what was Clive Barker was thinking (let alone smoking) when he decides to make this game? Jericho didn't promise, mostly, what reflects the expectation and game design at all. Your squad mates are a bunch of knuckle drivers. Meaning you'll be baby sitting them constantly using your magical band aid to survive. While others are shooting the same beasties over again and over again. Deep down this first person shooter has very limited movement and even lower than mediocre gameplay. When you look at the back of the cover it looks great, but when you finally sink you teeth in it, it never tasted so bad. Call Clive Barker asked him, "Whatever happened to PinHead!"

3. Haze.

From the moment you put the game inside your PS3 and experience a 5 minutes installation time, you might be pondering "Playing this game based on taking pharmaceutical drugs that enhances my shooting skills on the battlefield must be an advantage! And It's a PS3 Exclusive!" Wrong! Well you should know you'll find it's a total let down. This is s kind of game that's aggressively average on every level. The stories are linear and transparent throughout and graphics are just seems awkward and robust. We've waited long enough for the delay, they should have delayed it even longer or canned it!

4. Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust.

Larry Larry Larry.. My you haven't grown a bit. Meet Larry, a virgin by nature, sexual predator by choice and a loser known by millions. This installment renders him to getting into Hollywood to find fame. fortune and babes. This sandbox game forces you to revamp your way to stardom, but the sexual innuendos make bad obligations and short on puns. The look of the game is very very cartoonish and glitchy. The stories themselves made any porn production win an Emmy. Although its about smutty humour, its laughs are non-existent. Gameplay wise, its just basically running around looking for objective and silly sexual theme mini games. When you play this game, tell your kids or little brother to forget this Larry when they grow up.

5. Dynasty Warriors 6.

To really think the Dynasty warrior franchise has evolve or revolutionized its gameplay and also its overall foundation. Sad to say, it hasn't. Dynasty warriors has never broke it's tradition. The graphics doesn't do any justice, you might confuse yourself to it for a last gen intuition. Gameplay however i can say three words. REPETITION, REPETITION, REPETITION! Once you conquer every single empire, the no other motivation for you to play it again or anything that relates to any Dynasty Warrior franchise.. So here's a mild spoilers for you.. It SUCKS!

6. Wanted, Weapons Of Fate.

As if there's isn't any copy cat third person shooter there already. Wanted, Weapons of Fate is just one of them. Universal Studios decided that it would to cool to make a game based on assassins that can "Curve the bull" to a dumb ass bad guy right between the butt crack. We say.. Not a FREAKING chance. Every gameplay aspect has the same as any other great shooters like Gears Of War, Uncharted, Army of Two and so on. The only original concept of this game is Curving The Bullet. It may sound fun, but after a while its just a one trick pony. Levels after the next, your basically doing the same formula, if you cant seem to hit the guy behind the walls/crates/tables or even anything. The story, if you care enough of the movie, it raises even more questions than answers that of the actual movie, and where the heck is Angelina Jolie?

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Essential games you MUST have!

Game owners, either your a Sony fanboy, Xbox 360 or Wii owner, here's some list of excellent games that should be in your shelves.

1. Little Big Planet.