Well the all awaited sequel to the appealing yet quirky take on the RPG franchise is back with its 1st Sequel, Does it deliver the goods to hold up to it predecessor
You return to Rapture; an underwater utopia created in the 40’s. This time its 10 years after the 1st, but you now take on the role as Delta, the original big daddy. As per to Rapture’s renown atmosphere, this place is complicated with deranged personal, Big Sister’s and the watchful eye of Sofia Lamb. Your role is simple though, track down your little sister; Eleanor Lamb and get the hell out there. The story does dip from time to time, but the emotional tethers will keep on toe, with Lamb’s revelations amounting to grave evils, an off putting travel companion and plenty on fan pandering cameos. Regardless the story is strong with choices that will affect the outcome.
The design of the game hasn’t change much from the original, you explore and scavenge derelict environments, rescue little sisters, hack vending machines, and put the drill to anyone that stands in your way, literally. With completing the main objectives that stand in your way. What’s different this time, is that the game is designed in a linear fashion, no back tracking for forgotten sisters and hackables that you missed which kills the illusion of a living, breathing city that first provided.
A few rumours and game play videos may have given off wrong impressions, the all advertised Big Sisters striking at anytime turns out to be scripted and triggered. Also the underwater routings are actually scenic scuba transitions as you wade to the next point. Being a Big Daddy has you swapping your wrench for a fuel powered drill, just remember to re-fuel or it will remain useless. You will still fight other Big Daddy’s have to choice to adopt their little sisters to harvest ADAM for you.
Multiplayer has been added, with a chaotic 5v5 match out with weapons and powers achieved through levelling and ranks, its a nice bonus to play with but you’ll probably be down with it in a few hours and move you to your usual.
There are some truly great moments that pick up the repetition and the end game really picks up and drives the story home. Its disappoint that it picks up as its ending but multiple ending may encourage you to play it again, though this is no Mass Effect 2.
Bioshock is a FPS, with a tactical, slower feel. Accuracy and reflexes will serve you to a point, but weapon management and ammo variations is what will keep you alive. The old NPC return with some added new ones to keep things fresh, with the Big Daddy’s and new Big Sisters you and the ability to change up your approach to combat, this aspect shouldn’t tire. The old plumbing hacking game is gone, replaced with a new real-time challenge that you can attempt whilst in combat, a definite improvement but just be careful not to spam the med kits.
Even if the setting is familiar, Rapture is still deep. Art direction and voice acting stand par with the first, this excellent work make it a place that you can’t help but inhabit even as you try to escape. The hidden rooms show of great architecture that its lacks the variety that the 1st so well provided.
A feeling of “Blockbuster” just doesn’t fit this game as oppose to the 1st, having been built up from the outrageous success of the 1st, it is a bit of a hit and miss. But it might be harsh to stack up against its predecessor. It does have great combat, some truly stand out set pieces and a story you’ll want to see through to the end.
Bioshock is a thinkers FPS and it stands out for this reason.
Fallout fans prepare for Bethesda’s next instalment, Fallout: New Vegas.
The game is currently in development for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, advertised to be released in fall, thats spring for all us in the Southern Hemisphere lol
Basically this is a follow up to Fallout 3, taking on a new location that only fallout could to justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas is raising the stakes on the action, grit and grim of this legendary series.
Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America’s First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland. A word of warning, however – while Vault-Tec engineers have prepared for every contingency,* in Vegas, fortunes can change in an instant. Enjoy your stay.
(From Website)
Sounds like an awesome new addition the players Fallout Collection, any further information you can check out the official website, but in the mean time here’s the debut trailer and I’ll try to keep you guys posted on further news.
Due to release on March 16th, this will be the first major expansion for the game. Available for $29.99 on PC and $39.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3.
Allowing players to start fresh or transfer an existing character to an entirely new area in the world. Your job is to rebuild the Grey Warden order and discover the secrets of the darkspawn and why they still remain.
This expansion still incorporates the choice factor as prominent in the original game, as well as 5 all new characters to recruit into your party and one old favourite from the original.
New location and story requires further levelling, so new spells, abilities talents etc have been added and I’m going to assume the level cap has been raised.
This looks like a promising expansion for the best RPG of 2009, I’m sure I’ll be following this very closely and with the other DLC’s already out, plus rumours of more Dragon Age is in the makings of becoming a game that will always have something else to achieve.
According to Activision’s internal sales estimates Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has sold over $1 billion worldwide since it launched in November 10, 2009.
“Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 2 has exceeded our expectations and shattered theatrical box office and video game records,” said Robert Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. “There are only a handful of entertainment properties that have ever reached the $1 billion mark, which illustrates the power of the Call of Duty franchise and mass appeal of this game.”
This game is hot and they were very smart to put special-ops in.
Authoring tools and a player software package that will allow for the creation and play of custom Left 4 Dead 2 campaigns for the PC were released.
If you are looking to author a home grown campaign then look here (available via Steam under the Tools heading). And, in case you were wondering, this new update works on mods for the original Left 4 Dead.
If your into fantasy RPG’s you should check out Divinity 2: Ego Draconis. A demo for the Divine Divinity sequel is now available on Xbox Live everywhere, with the exception of Japan.
A little about Divinity 2: Ego Draconis from dtp entertainment AG and Larian Studios:
Divinity 2: Ego Draconis is a ground breaking, story-based action role playing game that combines a truly stunning, free roaming world just waiting to be explored, with exhilarating aerial and ground based combat.
Get up close and personal in human form – exploring dungeons, grabbing loot and putting the hurt on the many evil denizens of Rivellon – or take to the skies by shape-shifting into a mighty Dragon to explore the mountain peaks and deliver fiery death from above!
You will build your character from the ground up, and continue customizing as you gain experience. We want you to be able to define a unique Dragon Knight and create your own legend in the world of Divinity II.
The shape-shifting element is an important part of the game because it allows a whole new viewpoint on the world, as well as an exciting new form of combat. We hope that you will also appreciate the shock factor of a Dragon Slayer actually becoming a Dragon Knight! You’ll hear more about all of this soon!
We have built the game around a multifaceted quest structure, to make sure that you’re in the centre of the adventure and creating your own unique story. We are making Divinity II the game that we, as fans of the big epic role playing games, have always wanted to play. We believe you should be able to explore a world from ground level up and not be restricted to linked sections of the environment. We have strived to make sure that the game delivers a seamless and exciting RPG experience that both the fans of the classic series and new players will love.
The team here at Larian has been working very hard to bring you an exceptional fantasy RPG, which is nearly ready – so check out this website on Divinity Wednesdays for new updates and features!
Benoît Louzas
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this news. I played the first game and there is nothing more satisfying than starting out as Darth Vader and being able to use the death grip. Prepare for another third-person action adventure set in the Star Wars universe.
Details from Lucas Arts about the game:
“With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller – Darth Vader’s secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
“Executive Producer Haden Blackman and his team have been able to build on the core foundation of the award-winning original and create a powerful combination of engrossing story-telling and intense action. The Force Unleashed II gives fans an opportunity to wreak havoc on an even greater scale in the Star Wars universe,” said LucasArts’ President Darrell Rodriguez.”
Visit the official website of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II at www.unleashed2010.com and sign-up for updates. A trailer will be posted on the website on Monday, December 14th.
You read that header right. Mirror’s Edge will be coming to your device in January of 2010. It’s a first-person free-running game goes to third-person perspective on the mobile platform. You’ll play as Faith, just as in the previous Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC release. Here are more details from EA on what you can expect in the iPhone and iPod touch release:
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF MIRROR’S EDGE – A place where information is heavily monitored and law is brutally enforced in an effort to create the ‘perfect’ society.
YOUR MISSION -Take control of Faith Connors, a member of an underground messenger group known as Runners, as she races to stop a deadly threat that has grown from within their own ranks.
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST… AND FASTEST – Use Faith’s incredible acrobatic moves to outmaneuver the enemy -run on walls, slide down precarious ramps, ride ziplines, and leap between rooftops. Leave the enemy in your dust.
EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT EXCITEMENT – Burn through 14 levels of the fastest, most fluid action imaginable. Dynamic camera angles capture the intense action of this unique game.
HEIGHTEN YOUR SENSES- Immerse yourself in a stylish, graphically rich 3D environment flooded with realistic sound effects and phenomenal music.
Mirror’s Edge will be available on the App Store in January 2010 from EA Mobile. Keep a lookout for more here at EA Mobile’s iPhone website.
You read right, a sequel is coming for Dead Space. There is no release date or really that much talk about it, but there is talk. Dead Space 2 will be released for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
I have yet to finish the first game but I am enjoying it when I play it. I will probably get this one as well. Oh and the picture is not official art I just liked how it was copied from the L4D series.
Looks like something good is coming out of this patch for you WoW players for the latest expansion Wrath of the Lich King. The highlights of Patch 3.3 are as follows:
• Icecrown Citadel instance
• Three more five-man instances
• Cross-server Looking For Group (which means when you PUG you’ll be paired off with people from servers other than your own, which should make PUGing approximately 3 million times better, especially for lower level characters)
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