Knocked Out Loaded.. But Still Going!.

Ugh. Hadn’t been feeling too well since last week (note the lack of frequent updates for a few days?) – woke up bright ‘n early (around 5:30) to hit Toy Fair, but pretty much keeled over thanks to a bit of stomach flu. Not pleasant at all, folks. Packing in the fluids, a bit of spicy stuff and trying to sweat this out all day today and tomorrow so I can at least make it on Tuesday or at latest, Wednesday. Crap. Well, the GOOD news was I got to watch most of the Xperia PLAY conference Ericsson put on in Barcelona at the Mobile Games Congress between trips to.. well, you know. Ooof… I’ll post the videos in a bit…

Review: Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll

Platform: PlayStation 3

Developer: Omega Force


Publisher: Tecmo Koei


# of Players: 1


ESRB Rating: T (Teen)


Official Site


Score: B+

If you’re a big fan of hack & slash action RPGs and happen to own a PlayStation 3, Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll is going to be right up your alley. Omega Force’s latest is a solid dungeon hack with a few splashes of familiar genre influences (both Eastern and Western) from Diablo to Demon’s Souls. If that puts a grin on your face, you’re all set for many hours of quality monster slaying, loot grabbing and quests galore. The game’s non-linear structure allows for enough freedom that the main plot of a half-elf’s revenge against the evil overlord that killed his family almost takes second place to the sheer amount of rescue/escort missions, fetch quests, arena challenges and other RPG staples. I say almost because while the story does pick up as the game goes on, the simple, yet challenging gameplay is the star when it needs to be. While it isn’t perfect, Omega Force deserves a ton of credit for making such a fun to play experience that’s guaranteed to steal many hours from those players that fall under its spell.

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inFAMOUS 2 "Good Decision/Evil Decision" Trailers

Two slick trailers showing off how your choices to use Cole McGrath's powers can get you raves from the citizens or send the citizens raving for your head. Good Cole! Bad Cole, Bad! BOOM! This one's getting really interesting as it nears completion. Now about that Sly 4… we're waiting, Sucker Punch… (starts holding breath)…

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L.A. Noire "Orientation" Trailer (Yes, MORE Stunning Visuals)

Team Bondi’s hard work is bringing a new level of cinematic and visual punch to the crime game scene. As noted earlier, I’m thinking a lot of folks will be surprised at this one in terms of overall plot and some of the gameplay. I’m thinking it’s not going to be a mere GTA, 1940’s version at all, but we’ll see…

Duke Nukem Forever "Balls Of Steel" Edition Revealed


Yikes. 2K Games is rolling out The Man Himself in style with a big ol’ “Balls of Steel” limited edition that’s ONLY going to be available at GameStop and Amazon. I’m usually not to crazy about some of these premium packs, but this one has some pretty cool stuff that’s worth a look (and a read, in the case of that hardcover book). Daddy want. Pore over that pic above (click to make it grow!) and scope out the contents list below.

* Collectible bust of the greatest alien ass-kicker of all-time

* Numbered, limited-edition certificate of authenticity

* 100-page hardcover book: The History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever – Art from the Vault
* Duke Nukem Forever postcard series
* Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker
* Duke Nukem Forever collectible comic book
* Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft
* Duke Nukem Forever poker chips
* Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck
* Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice

The release date is May 3rd, by the way… To paraphrase Sir Duke: “Go Get some…”

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge "It Was Found" Trailer

Hunted is looking to be an excellent co-op focused action/RPG and another winner for Bethesda. InXile is cooking up a gorgeous mix of visuals and gameplay that should satisfy fans of multiple genres. I’m in, for sure – what about you?

PlayStaton Move Heroes Story Trailer

Nihilistic’s Move action game is going to be a really cool treat for fans of some of Sony’s key mascot characters – check out their moves (ha ha) in this trailer (and get a Move on if you haven’t already!)…

Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Trailer Is A Hoot & A Half…

Nippon Ichi’s upcoming PSP super-enhanced “remake” of the classic PS2 strategy RPG is looking sweet and hilarious as ever in this trailer. I’ll need to go see if pre-orders have started on this one at the NISA online store, as I want my UMDs coming this way for as long as they still being made, grrrr!

Gallery Update: Knights Contract – More Bosses!


Here are some nice renders and art (below the jump) of three more of the big ol' witches you'll get to face off against in Namco Bandai's twisted action game, set to hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 22, 2011. Hard-working developer Game Republic is doing its best work to date, I'd say. Love that bizarre artwork and in motion, the game looks quite nice. Check out the cool behind the scenes trailer on the other blog for more details…

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Marvel vs Capcom 3 "Enter Galactus" Trailer: Run For The Hills (or Hell, Another Galaxy)!

I figured the big guy was going to be in here somewhere, but holy mackerel in a handbasket. Er, good luck beating him. Maybe that magic team of (rolls dice) Sir Arthur, Jill and Thor can take him down? It’s your call. Maybe just hit your TV with a baseball bat and try to trap him in a corner if you start sucking at the fight too many times…