OK, It’s 2012… Now What?

Posted on January 1, 2012 by geelw

No, I’m not talking about the upcoming elections here (eek), the horrific damage being done to the environment and people by this stupid fracking taking place in too many places across the country (double eek) or other more serious matters worldwide. I’m talking about the fact that last year’s “too many games!” issue is STILL just as revelant as it ever was… but with newer, shinier stuff on the horizon. Between the PlayStation Vita, Wii U, 2nd/3rd generation 3DS games, whatever Sony and Microsoft reveal at E3 (I’m expecting some hints of “next-gen” coming, but a more than solid lineup of games for current consoles for this year and next) and the insane amount of indie games hitting PC, iOS, Android and other platforms, it’s going to be a frighteningly busy year. Oh well, I’m just going to dive in and hang on for dear lif enjoying the ride, bumps and all…

Sonic 4: Episode 2 Set To Roll In 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by geelw

Sega is set to send Sonic soaring into the stratosphere after two great games in a row on consoles (the super Sonic Colors and the even superior Sonic Generations). Here’s a quick peek at the Hedgehog’s latest speed-fest, set to hit XBLA and PSN in the New Year – enjoy!

Resolutions? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Resolutions (Just A Lot More Time To Get Stuff Done)…

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Yeah, I hate resolutions because they’re more pressure than they’re worth in some cases and too much stress is NOT good for productivity (at least mine, that is). That said, I do indeed plan to complete the long and annoying process of fixing the older articles so they can actually be read past the first paragraphs as well as reworking the galleries (which will take longer in a few cases). It’s all a matter of finding the time to do this while also getting in daily posts. So far, progress has been slow, but I’m setting aside weekends in January to concentrate on getting as many old articles and reviews back to their original states.

PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup (25 Games & Counting)…

Posted on December 26, 2011 by geelw

It looks as if SCEA is absolutely making sure Vita owners have ZEO complaints about a weak launch/launch window lineup. Below is the official listing of Vita games scheduled to hit retail and digital (through PSN) when the new handheld is released on February 22, 2012. Based on the nice selection of genres here, there are more than enough titles to take care of nearly anyone’s gaming needs. In addition, SCEA has clarified the memory card pricing structure (it’s slightly lower that initially reported by some outlets) as well as announced a bunch of cool accessories, but you’ll need to head below the jump to read all about those…

PS Vita Launch Titles (Pricing ranges from from $9.99 – $49.99 US)

Escape Plan (SCEA, PSN Only)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (SCEA)
Hustle Kings (SCEA, PSN Only)
Little Deviants (SCEA)
ModNation Racers: Road Trip (SCEA)
Super StarDust Delta (SCEA, PSN Only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss (SCEA)
wipEout 2048 (SCEA)
Army Corps of Hell (Square Enix)
Asphalt Injection (Ubisoft)
BEN10 GALACTIC RACING (D3Publisher of America)
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (Akysys)
Dungeon Hunter Alliance (Ubisoft)
Dynasty Warriors Next (Tecmo Koei)
F1 2011 (Codemasters)
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer (EA Sports)
Lumines Electronic Symphony (Ubisoft)
Michael Jackson The Experience (Ubisoft)
Plants vs. Zombies (SOE, PSN Only)
Rayman Origins (Ubisoft)
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen (Namco Bandai)
Tales of Space: Mutant Blobs (Drinkbox Studios, PSN Only)
Touch My Katamari (Namco Bandai)
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (Capcom)
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (Sega)
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SCEA To Release Three More PSP UMD Dual Packs In January

Posted on December 24, 2011 by geelw

Nice. Sony is smart enough to NOT unceremoniously kill off the PSP when the Vita launches in North America, but they are doing something about the rather massive stock of leftover PSP’s and first party UMD’s I hope every publisher with a decent PSP back catalog gets into. Three more UMD Dual Packs are headed to retail in January 2012 and all come highly recommended whether you’re a newly Xmas-gifted PSP owner or a die-hard with the 1000 to 3000 series that hasn’t yet played these gems. To those who somehow don’t know why Sony is still dealing with UMD’s with the Vita about to land in February, there are a few simple reasons. Continue reading →

Escape Plan: A Look At The Vita’s Stylish Noir Puzzle/Adventure

Posted on December 23, 2011 by geelw

From the always informative PlayStation Blog, check out this nice slice of info on one of the Vita’s most intriguing US launch window games. I love these types of cool visual experiments and I’m hoping the game catches on with as many people as possible so the developers can expand this into something bigger and better.

Ridley Scott’s PROMETHEUS Trailer: 33 Years And Worth The Wait…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by geelw

Yes. Lovely. Just lovely. I was actually mildly skeptical for a little while that Ridley Scott could return and do something stellar with the franchise after the years of terrible Alien-related films that sunk the series deep. But I’m gladly wrong (and how!) now that I see the circle being completed with elements left out of the final film (but seen in storyboards and production art). I feel like sitting outside a theater and waiting, but I’m too old (and too smart) to be that crazy. Nevertheless, this looks like one I’ll line up for with a huge grin on my face when it’s released. Me and this franchise go way back, even before the original hit the screen… Continue reading →

WB Triple Trailer Treat: The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, Wrath of the Titans

Posted on December 21, 2011 by geelw

Warner Bros. is going to have a really super 2012 in terms of movies, folks. Just for the heck of it (and because these are all great), here’s a look as there three big summer films. While I’m not sure there will be tie-in games released for any of them (Wrath of the Titans seems like a no-brainer even though Clash of the Titans developer Game Republic is dead and gone), We’ll keep you updated if any news pops up. Chris Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises will most likely be the biggest grossing film of the trio, methinks (and he REALLY needs to do a James Bond film at some point in his career). However, I expect Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to rake in a hefty profit that’s pretty close, as it’s looking like a worthy followup to his multiple award-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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DmC “The Secret” Trailer Shows Off In Progress Hops & Chops…

Posted on December 20, 2011 by geelw

For a game still in development, DmC is looking pretty spectacular in my book. Ninja Theory is working hard on this one despite some awfully annoying “fans” out there of the first four games giving them grief about a few too many things they needn’t worry about. Sometimes change is good, people. That, and even though this is an alternate take on the character’s origin you may not care for, I’d say the developer’s forging their own version of Dante’s younger days is the best thing the franchise needs. In any event, I’m hoping some of these irate fools lay off the dev team when the game is released and starts getting solid ratings. Of course, some of those folks will NEVER be satisfied OR wish Ninja Theory any success at all, so I say ignoring these naysayers and their constant griping is all for the best. Not so amusingly enough, they want a “better” game while not having even seen anything CLOSE to a final version, but I sure as hell don’t see any of them applying for jobs at Capcom or any other game companies…

Tiny & Big Update: Levels, We Got Levels!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by geelw

I was wondering about how Black Pants Games Studios was going to structure its upcoming game, Tiny & Big: Grandpa’s Leftovers, and thanks to their latest video, now I know (and so do you!). Check out the new trailer for the game and see the different places you’ll go as you try and nab those underpants from that pest, Big and deal with his shenanigans as he does all he can to thwart your efforts. Now, all that needs to happen is the team getting dev kits for assorted consoles at some point so ports can be made, as this game SCREAMS for motion control or touch-screen elements on a few platforms…