The small but supremely talented team at Adhesive Games (nine people, right?) continues to amaze with this latest Hawken footage. If these guys aren’t snapped up by a bigger studio and given free reign to create whatever they want, there’s no justice in the world. Of course, I’d also love to see them take on something like a Mechwarrior game or some other familiar game franchise just to see their spin on things. In the right hands, the ever mighty Unreal 3 engine is indeed a monster. Now, all we need is a release date (in addition to seeing the game hit consoles at some point down the road)…
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Elevator Action Deluxe: Taito & Square Enix Hit The Right Notes With A Retro Reboot
Tales Of The Abyss Trailers Are Another Fine Reason To Snap Up A 3DS
Yes, even if you’ve played the game previously, Namco Bandai’s upcoming remake looks good enough to make me want to go through it all over again. Given that the original can be pricey once you track it down, it’s nice to see the 3DS getting more quality titles fans want to see appear on the handheld whether they use the 3D effect to its fullest or not.
Twisted Metal To Arrive On 2/14/2012, Love, David Jaffe
Thanks to an exclusive video on the PlayStation Blog, we now know when Twisted Metal will arrive on the PlayStation 3. I figured Jaffe was up to something cool based on a few tweets last night/early this morning, so this looks like what his presentation was after all. Having played a tiny bit of the insane multiplayer and seen the amazing Iron Maiden boss battle presentation a few times, I can safely say that the wait will indeed be worth it and TM fans will be in complete bliss (hand cramps and all from gripping those PS2 controllers so tightly). All I’ll say to the dejected significant others reading this is you;d better learn to play some TM, because you’re not seeing your partner for a while once the game ships…
Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Classics Trailer (It’s Art, Alright)
A pair of classics that always get mentioned whenever the subject of games as art pops up, this HD remastering of the two Team Ico titles will please longtime fans of the originals as well as those new to both works. The added bonus of (optional) 3D is another excellent addition that enhances the experience and overall, this is looking to be one of the best deals PS3 owners are getting this year. Now, if only there was a demo of The Last Guardian somewhere on the Blu-Ray. That would indeed be pretty spectacular given the huge interest in the still in development game…
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor WIll REALLY Make You Want A Kinect
As this very cool Gamescom 2011 interview with the game’s producers (decked out in their Army gear) shows, FromSoftware is on track to wow Kinect owners (and skeptics alike) with their upcoming game. Between the retro visual style and influences (the Omaha Beach sequence from Saving Private Ryan springs to mind) plus the fact that yes, you’re controlling a huge walking mech in real time (and without that massive 40 button controller the original SB had back on the Xbox), this one looks like a keeper. It also looks like Kinect is getting a few games hardcore gamers will really want to get their hands on (provided they also manage to wrap their heads around the whole no controller aspect*).
*Well, the game actually DOES require a 360 controller, but you’ll still do the majority of playing without it.
Videogame History Museum Project Funded!
Well, that’s the good news – the bad news is losing Joe Santulli to the West Coast while it sets up the VGHM, but it’s something he’s wanted to do for ages and it’s absolutely fantastic to see him well on his way. Of course, he’ll need to wait until a little storm passes by this weekend before he’s outta here, so that’s a bit more good news. I can’t wait to see how this progresses over time, especially given Joe’s passion for gaming and game history from its beginnings until today’s latest advances. Game On, Joe!
Uncharted 3 Collector’s Edtion Unboxing Video
The game isn’t even out yet, but as unboxing videos are all the rage for these more expensive limited editions, here’s what the Collector’s Edition of Drake’s Deception looks as it’s stripped down to its assorted parts. Very nice indeed (and thanks for Sony for posting it on the PlayStation Blog). I’m more of a standard edition guy myself, but I’d not turn down one of these if it happened to drop on my doorstep.
Sony @GamesCom 2011 (Parts 1 & 2)
Yes, I know PAX is right around the corner (I’m not there this year) and I’m STILL writing stuff about Gamescom? Hey, I’m buried in Deus Ex: HR at the moment, so you get to watch a couple of really nice videos from Sony’s press conference last week until I post my review and free up some time. By the way, so far, it’s a spectacular game…
The Revolution Will Be Televised (Or: I’m Going To Be Pretty Busy)…
I just completed a replay of the PS2 port of the original Deus Ex in record time (well, for me), as my PS3 review copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution arrived today. Nice. I generally skim through most review guides, but the design plus some of the amusing writing in the guide (sample quote: “DE:HR is not an arcade shooter – there, I said it.”) kept me reading until the end. OK, enough yapping – off to install and play so I can get a review done. This is going to be supremely thrilling, that’s for sure. Oh, PC gfans – skip buying the game at GameStop if they try to sell you an open box without the OnLive code! You’re paying full price for it, so let GS know you should get EVERYTHING that’s supposed to come INSIDE the box.
