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

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?

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.

My Katamari is bigger than yours..

Only on PlayStation 3
Developers : Media Molecules
Pub: SCEA



2. Uncharted: Drakes Fortune

Only on PlayStation 3
Developers: Naughty Dog
Pub: SCEA


3. God Of War 2

Only in PlayStation 2
Developer: SCEA Europe
Pub: SCEA



4.Gears Of War



Only in Xbox 360
Developer: Epic Games
Pub: Microsoft


5.Elder Scroll V: Oblivion

Verily..

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
Developers: Bethesda Softworks
Pub: Bethesda Games Studio



6. Devil May cry 4

PlayStation 3 Xbox 369 and PC
Developers: Capcom
Pub: Capcom


7. Killzone 2

Coolest flag ever..

Only on PlayStation 3
Developers: Guerrilla Games
Pub: SCEA


8. Fable II

Only in Xbox 360
Developers: Lionhead Studios
Pub: Microsoft


9. Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Only in Nintendo Wii
Developers: Nintendo
Pub: Nintendo


10.No More Heroes.

What you mean wrong light bulb?

Only on Nintendo Wii
Developers: Grasshopper Manufacture
Pub: Marvelous Interactive

Games of the summer.

Fact. Summer is Hot, but new games are even Hotter! Here are some of the hot games itching to be discovered. What better way to stay away from the heat and stay indoors.. ahh..




1. Batman Arkham Asylum

Clear night sky night they say...

Think Batman + Frank Miller + CSI - Joel Shumacher. Truest form of the Batman universe. Become the Worlds greatest detective, as you fight and solve mysteries in Arkham Asylum. Capturing Batman's greatest foe, like Joker, Poison Ivy, Bane, Killer Croc and to name a few, solving crimes beat the hell out of these dangerous asylum killers. Armed with your Batarang, State- of-the-art gadgets, martial arts, wits and stealth. This Caped Crusader has blockbuster written all over!




2. OverLords II

Thought Summer was here..

Your minions are back!! Now with a new Master! Reign supreme throughout the empire and spread evil to those who opposes you. Just stand back and laugh, while you dedicated and loyal minions do all the hellish blood work for you. With the same formula from the previous predecessor, just jump in and let all hell breaks loose! Its good to be evil..

3. GhostBusters. The Video Game.

Here Casper..

If there's something strange in the neighborhood, who you gonna call? Call your nearest game shop that's what! You don't know what your missing. Dates back few years after the second movie, you put on the proton pack as a new rookie, without a name that is, as the newest member of the iconic Ghostbuster. Being the "guinea pig" of the group, your given the opportunity to use an experimental and newest proton pack to "play" with, to hunt, capture and witness the awesomeness of actually being the real GhostBuster. Get your gears on, proton pack charged and Ecto-1 up and running. Happy Ghost Hunting!




4. The Sims 3

Wait! This isn't Dawson's Creek!

The new installment of the world most popular Sims game. Sims 3 play the similar role of you being God, like the previous, but this time you get to see and go everywhere in your very own virtual neighborhood. With new personally trends and achievements, new ways to go around the vast sights, making new friend and story mode. Create, play and build your new way of life, unlimited playing time and see your Sims live, cry, eat, grow, marry, have kids and die. The potentials are endless, but too bad your summer wont be..


5. Guitar Hero : Metallica

Crap! James forgot the lyrics again!

Guitar Hero: Metallica has got to be the most exciting installment in the Guitar Hero world. Mixing such awesome classics like " Master of Puppets", "One", "Enter Sandman", "In Dyer's Eve" and so much more. Other rock band are welcome, such as, Slayer, Judas Priest, Diamond Heads, Motor Head and other great metal heads. Guitar Hero Metallica could be the closest thing you get to be THE Metallica, and the best Guitar Hero spin-off since... Ever! So tune your guitars, grab those drum stick and get ready to ROCK!! Ride The Lightning!!

Killzone 2 Review

Seriously guys, do I look good in green?

Good news PlayStation 3 owners! Finally you have something to spend your money on, besides Barbie dolls and anti-depressant. Its KILLZONE 2, a game that's eagerly watched development since the Olsen twins. Since this review focuses on the campaign mode, I should probably explain what the hell is going on. The first Killzone was about defending your world from evil alien scum, The Helghast. This installment, your taking the fight to their home planet, Helghan. I heard it's pretty nice this time of year.

I'm very happy to report that all the major problems from the first Killzone has been fixed. The A.I. is much smarter and all the weapons has a convincing and impressive heft to it. There's an attention to the details that puts part one to shame. Also I like the new gameplay elements. Killzone 2 limits yourself to use one major weapon at a time. Though is sound like a big pain in the ass, but it actually encourages you to try out new weapons and increases strategy.

The graphic aren't the exact match to that in the 2005 trailer, but believe me, I'm not complaining. subtlety, vivid texture and a tons of lighting effects, combining with the best looking next gen. Period.

The campaign mode lengthwise has a standard 8-10 hour ball park, or you can a bit more if your playing the hardest difficulty. The only complaint is that Killzone 2 should have a co-op experience, since your A.I. squad often drop the ball. What about the online multi-player you ask? Does it really lived up to its hype? Well good news Sony boy fans. The online online player is better than expected. I'm not going into details, but its definitely worth the experience.

With the single player and online multi-player mode, this game is a definite must-buy. What better way to show off your PlayStation 3 to your friends when playing Killzone 2. Man, war has never been so beautiful.. Killzone 2 gets 5 little Helghast out of 5...

Top 10 Bald Men

NO. 10

Star Killer from Star Wars: Force Unleashed

Platform : Multi-Platform.






Jedis are cool, but bald jedis are better! Trained by Darth Vader himself, this secret apprentice masters the arts of dark Sith. Wielding a light saber around with long hair isn't as masculine as it looks. You think Sephiroth make it look easy?




No: 9


Matt Hazard from Eat Lead: The Return Of Matt Hazard


platform : multi Platform





Matt Hazard, a washed up gun slinger and a game veteran. Not the most original shooters around but every time he goes out, guns blazing and ass kicking, watch out! It's HAZARD time!






No 8.

Cole McGrath from Infamous

Platform : Playstation 3







Once a bike messenger for Empire City, now curse with an electrical superpowers that can controlled and summoned at will. Cole is a force of nature not to be reckoned with.





No. 7


Tyson Rios from Army Of Two

Platform : Multi-Platform








War veteran, weapons specialist, ideal partner in need. Working for a private company, rolling in the big bucks and jewel encrusted machine guns makes any mercenaries wanna blow a hole in your head. Air Guitars for all!


NO. 6


Sgt. Nathan Hale from Resistance


Platform : Playstation 3





Shooting aliens is one thing, being infected with Chimera virus is another. Sgt.Nathan Hale only knows one thing, shoot and blow anything that has a mouth bigger than its head.



NO. 5


Emperor Scolar Visari from Killzone

Platform : Playstation 3









Emperor Scolar Visari, a visionary, a patriot, vicious and a fascist ruler of the planet Helghan. Commands the legions of vast Helghast army, breaking his rule will bring you down with an iron fist. Be afraid.. be very, very afraid..



No.4


Crypto from Destroy All Humans.

Platform : Multi Platform









Ok ok I never did say this list is for human, but DAMN this bad-ass alien sure know how to destroy any life force in the planet. Armed with array of weapons, customized UFO and a bad impression of Jack Nicholson. Never Mess with this Furon. Anyone can say "Anal Probe"?



NO. 3


Dhalsim from Street Fighter

Platform : Multi-Platform








After a couple of decades passed, bald hair fighters are never a bore. Able to project fire from his mouth and the ability to elongate his arms and legs, no wonder Ryu and Ken crapped in their diapers.




NO.2


Kratos from God Of War

Platform : PlayStation 2 and 3






Meet the most angriest, no scratch that, most FURIOUS and hate-filled man in the industry. Once a Captain in the Spartan army, now a mad man wielding the power of the Greek God Ares himself. Driven by vengeance, blood thirsty for death and destruction.




NO.1



Agent 47 from Hitman

Platform : Multi-Platform.







What better way to kill a guy without knowing he is around? Disguised as a bar tender? A clown? Mechanic? A Jedi? A pool cleaner? A delivery guy? Agent 47 has done it all. Knowing you are already dead as soon as he leaves that door. Mission complete.. Next!!

If life was like a video game...

Lets face it, real life is boring.. what video game taught us that living in the virtual world can be a hoot. Here's a few things/abilities that what we should have in our everyday life.



Mini maps in your HUD.

As seen in : Medal of Honor, GTA4, Infamous, Mass Effect etc.

purpose : location location location




Forget having GPS in your expensive phone, or a mini map in your pocket. in a blink of your eyes, you can see where your are, where your going, traffic update and side missions. (?) Comes in handy when your out of town of finding your lost contact lenses in Bandar. Mini maps are a way to go!!


Double Jump

As seen in : God of War, Devil May Cry, Rachet and Clank

purpose : sports







Ever wonder trying to beat anyone in any sports? Now you can! With the double jump ability, you can head the ball higher than Peter Crouch, dunk Yao Ming over his face, never won a hurdle before? see what i mean?






Experience points

as seen in : Final Fantasy, Prototype, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Fallout 3

Purpose : Studying or working



Tired of reading books just to make you smarter? Frustrated of practicing that free kick that never seem to be going right behind the net? Why not have experience point? just accomplishing set goals will get you instant XP. just choose either upgrading your intelligence level, physical endurance, focus abilities, you name it.