Gallery Update: Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon

Posted on October 4, 2010 by geelw

So far, so good and a LOT of changes in the visual style from the older games. That's a nice new controllable mech from one of the game's loading screens above. The two gameplay movies I'll post later show off much better character animation and some nice visual effects, but I do miss Pale Wing's cute getup and the bigger, slower moving shiny Hectors. That and a few other things (such as seeing more enemies onscreen in future builds), but overall, I'm excited at how well the game is looking with quite a while to go before its Spring 2011 launch. More EDFIA updates as they come in – stay tuned…

Fallout: New Vegas Soundtrack List Revealed

Posted on October 2, 2010 by geelw

Sooooo, what will YOU be listening to while you're playing Fallout New Vegas? Me, I'll stick to the game's soundtrack, especially since Bethsoft just dropped the track list in my inbox the other day. What's playing? The answers are a click away…

Tony Hawk: SHRED Website Launches, Does 900, Wins Gold Medal

Posted on October 1, 2010 by geelw

The game is indeed a ton of fun (you DID read my preview, right?) and now it has an official web site to match as well as a release date (October 26, 2010). Click away for details.

Review: Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

Posted on October 1, 2010 by geelw

Platform: Xbox 360 (also available on PS3)

Developer: Ninja Theory

Publisher: Namco Bandai

# of Players: 1

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Official Site

Score A-

Namco Bandai and developer Ninja Theory seem to be making a clear point with Enslaved: Odyssey to the West that great action games this generation don’t all need to be too short or packed with Mature-rated content, non-stop multiplayer modes and “gritty” environments done up in the muted gray or brown palettes too many other titles are saddled with these days. What’s here is an absolute and pure fun blast of a game with gorgeous visuals that pop right off the screen, a solid focus on telling a great, emotional single player story and thrilling gameplay that will keep you going from one encounter to the next. While there are a few technical issues, they in absolutely no way stop this from being one of the best games of 2010. Continue reading →

Review: Quantum Theory

Posted on October 1, 2010 by geelw

Platform: PS3 (also available on Xbox 360)

Developer: Tecmo LTD.

Publisher: Tecmo Koei America

# of Players: 1 (online 2-8)

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Official Site

Score: C+

Call it “Pairs of War” if you must, but Tecmo Koei's Quantum Theory is a decently derivative single player focused cover-based sci-fi shooter with a few nice twists thanks to mutating environments and a slinky female AI companion you can use to attack enemies. The Gears of War influence is fairly heavy throughout, but being able to throw your partner at an enemy and watch as she slashes away or having to deal with levels that alter themselves as you play make the game a lot of fun to blast through. Multiplayer modes are on board as well and perform solidly (from the brief time I got to play before getting this review posted), making this an overall average (if not exactly original) game experience.

Two Worlds II Delayed ‘Til January 2011 (And Why I’m Not Worried One Bit)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by geelw

Hmmmm… Southpeak says the game needs a tad more polish, so it's now headed your way in a few months rather than next week. TopWare says it's more than ready for its closeup, but thanks to a few similarly massive titles, wants players to have enough time to digest those large lunches before their big dinner. Ready… FIGHT!

Er, no (*DING!*)

I'd have to say BOTH are acceptable excuses. Read on for my cosmic rationale…

It’s Not October Yet, But…

Posted on September 30, 2010 by geelw

…Hell, those recent Splatterhouse screens inspired me even more than usual, so I actually whipped up a quickie banner a few days early. Hope you like it. I may do another next week. Then again, I’ll be busy with a ton of stuff including getting ready for NYCC, so I may not run a new banner at all.

We shall see…

TRON: Evolution PAX Gameplay Footage

Posted on September 26, 2010 by geelw

Nice update here with a bit more polish to the game world and movement. So far, so good…

TRON: Evolution Video Overview

Posted on September 26, 2010 by geelw

So, what can you expect from Propaganda Games’ upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 action game? Well, click on that PLAY button and find out. It’s looking better and better with each update, huh?

MySims SkyHeroes Dead Space Parody Trailer Is A Hoot

Posted on September 25, 2010 by geelw

http://www.youtube.com/get_player

I'd never thought I'd ever say this, but EA has actually found a way to make the Dead Space universe look… cute. As in too darn cute beyond belief. Check it out and afterward, go try out the ridiculously fun demo for MySims SkyHeroes on Xbox Live Arcade while you're still smiling. MySims SkyHeroes launches (pun intended) on September 28 for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC and Nintendo DS. Demo info and more MSSH coolness below the jump.