Posted by Rob on January 20, 2012 – 8:06 pm
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Tagged as 360, beast mode, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, co-optimus, cole, cole train, dungeon defenders, gears of war 2, gears of war 3, headset, horde mode, marcus, online, payday: the heist, PS3, px21, ticker, xbox
One of the best games of 2011 that I didn’t get to play til 2012
I picked up Gears of War 2 for my birthday last April. By then most people weren’t playing it as much, so I just ran through the campaign on my own. I never touched the Horde mode or any other online mode. But I felt like it was something that would be a lot of fun online. So for Christmas Gears of War 3 was on the top of my list, and Santa ended up delivering. However, I didn’t really start playing til this week after figuring out how to hook up the PX21 to the 360. Now that I started playing Gears 3 online, I’m pretty much hooked.
I met up with four other guys from Co-Optimus last night and they walked me through my first Beast Mode. I really, REALLY had a blast. If you’re not familiar with the game or mode, it’s basically a survival mode with a twist…YOU’RE THE BAD GUYS! You and up to four friends can team up playing as the Locust. You earn cash for beating up the good guy soldiers and heroes (like Marcus and Cole) and use that cash to purchase respawns of different Locust units, ranging from the usual grunts with guns to gigantic centipedes and beserkers. I’ve grown quite addicted to the Tickers, which are pretty much running suicide bombers. You use these little beauties to run up to enemy troops and with the tap of a button you explode, taking anyone nearby with you. Unfortunately there is a slight delay as you ignite, and it’s easy for enemy troops to evade the explosion. With some more practice I think I’ll get better at guesstimating their reactions and plan my explosions so they are more devastating.
Nothing’s more satisfying than blowing yourself away for the good of the collective
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Posted by Rob on January 19, 2012 – 8:09 pm
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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, collectibles, game review, local, online, platformer, PlayStation 3, PS3, rayman: origins, super mario bros, xbox
Yup, you punch and kick without having arms and legs
I was initially indifferent to Rayman: Origins after playing the demo. The brief sample of gameplay displayed a typical platformer: run about a side-scrolling level, making ridiculous jumps and jumping on top of enemies as you race to the end of the level. Also, IT WAS HARD!!! I really hate being frustrated with video games, and this one seemed like it was full of punishment. But then the reviews started pouring in, not just from review sites but also some several friends who were praising the game. In the end I decided that I had to rent it to see what all the hubub was about.
I think there’s a story somewhere in Rayman: Origins, but I definitely missed out. I think someone was snoring, and this pissed off someone else, and then a bunch of evil inkblot-looking thingys were released into the world, and then you’re running around saving scantily-clad and heavily-endowed fairies. Luckily you don’t play a platformer for the story, so this incoherent attempt at crafting a reason to be running and jumping all over the place is rather unnecessary. You control your choice of one of four characters, all who have the same exact skills and stats. This is quite silly as they look uniquely different, ranging from the normal-sized Rayman to some big fat frog dude to these two little midgets with long noses. I was hoping it would be like Super Mario Bros. 2 where each character brought a slightly different skill to the table (Peach floated, Luigi had his crazy-legs jump), but what are ya gonna do. Also, the game does support four player local co-op, so you and the family can run around jumping on old men all you want. Unfortunately, the game does not support online co-op which is a real shame. I would have really enjoyed playing the game with someone else, and having someone there with me to support me would have probably been beneficial during really frustrating levels.
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Posted by Rob on January 11, 2012 – 2:20 pm
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Tagged as co-op, co-optimus, combat, game review, knight, online, physics, PlayStation 3, PS3, PSN, puzzler, thief, trine, trine 2, wizard, xp
Better than the original
I enjoyed playing Trine, but with it’s lack of online co-op I was forced to play it single player. When Trine 2 came out, I was hesitant to make the purchase even though I liked the first game and the sequel sporting a shiny coat on online co-op. However, when two buddies of mine from Co-Optimus purchased it and told me they needed a third, I gave in to the peer pressure and made the purchase. I’m glad I did, because Trine 2 is definitely one of the best downloadable titles of 2011.
Let’s get a few things straight. Firstly, it is a sequel to the original game, so the knight, thief and wizard return to once again save the kingdom. As I already mentioned, Trine 2 supports online co-op, so up to three players can meet up online to take on the puzzles that the game throws at you. In case you’re not familiar with the Trine series, let me give you a brief rundown: there are three characters who each have several distinct skills that are needed to get through the puzzles littered about each level. Along the way you are on the hunt for XP potions which will enable your characters to level up and unlock addition skills that are needed to get through levels. The knight has a sword, hammer and shield and is good for blocking projectiles, breaking down walls and beating down the baddies. The thief has a bow which can be used to take on enemies safely from a distance and she also has a grappling hook which can be used to access areas that other characters cannot. The wizard is not what you would expect, as his spells are limited to creating wooden objects (boxes and planks) and levitating objects, including obstructions, other players, and enemies. The three characters have to work together to make it to the end of a given level, and often times a single puzzle may require several different abilities from each character. A great example I encountered when playing is that the thief (me) had to grapple onto a platform of water to make it spill to one side. Then the wizard player had to levitate a box he created to angle the water flow off to one side. Finally the knight had to use his shield to further direct the water onto a tiny little plant that then grew, allowing us to climb it to the next section.
The game is much prettier but this is the best image I could find with three players
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Posted by Rob on December 30, 2011 – 11:13 am
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Tagged as 360, amazon, big bad bob, bigbadbob, bluetooth, christmas, co-op, co-optimus, headset, mac, microsoft, official, online, pc, PlayStation 3, PS3, px21, socom, Sony, trine 2, turtle beach, voice chat
When I first picked up the PS3 and was in need of a headset, I went with the Official PS3 Bluetooth (since for some bizarre reason Sony refuses to box even the lowest quality headset with consoles like Microsoft does) At the time it was bundled with some SOCOM game, and I immediately traded in the game once I had the Bluetooth in my possession. I’ve been using it for almost three years, and it got the job done. However, over the past year I have begun to find it uncomfortable in my ear. With Christmas over, I decided to use up some cash and treat myself (and my ears) to a new headset. Enter the Turtle Beach PX21 Headset!
Here are the things I like about it:
- It’s versatile: It works with my PS3, 360 and PC (and a Mac if I was silly enough to blow my money on such an overpriced piece of junk)
- It’s comfortable: The official PS3 Bluetooth was extremely uncomfortable when I had to jam the bud into my ear hole. The PX21 is a nice comfy set of headphones that fit nicely over my entire head and are made of a much softer material. And while the headset is wired, the wire is long enough (16 feet) where it’s not an issue at all. Read More »
Posted by Rob on December 15, 2011 – 5:59 pm
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Tagged as 360, aliens: colonial marines, amazon, big bad bob, bigbadbob, borderlands, campaign, co-op, gearbox, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, release date, xbox, xenomorph
Not the best screenshot but if you click on the pic you will be it clearer
I was zipping about Amazon today and for whatever reason decided to look at Aliens: Colonial Marines. I was shocked to see a release date set there for March 31, 2012 (which happens to be my mother’s birthday.)It’s still officially set for “Spring 2012″ but could Amazon have leaked the release date details?
All I know is that this is a guaranteed purchase for me. Four-player campaign co-op from the Borderlands studio set in the Aliens universe? Sign me up to kill ‘dem xenomorphs! Who else is excited for this potential 2012 Game of the Year release?
Posted by Rob on December 14, 2011 – 5:36 pm
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Tagged as 360, aliens: colonial marines, big bad bob, bigbadbob, bluray, bulletstorm, bundle, co-op, crimson alliance, dead island, dead space 2, elder scrolls v, gears of war 3, harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, lord of the rings, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, saints row the third, skyrim, war in the north, warhammer 40000 space marine, wwe 12, xbox
It’s hard to believe that it’s been two weeks since I sent my PS3 back to Amazon after it got fried. In that time I’ve been keeping busy by playing on the 360. I rented Saints Row the Third and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine through Redbox, rented Dead Space 2 and Bulletstorm through Gamefly, purchased Crimson Alliance and played through Lord of the Rings: War in the North (which I won.) But I still missed the PS3, particularly Skyrim and Dead Island. Even though I got my $250 back from Amazon I still wanted to know I was getting a deal.
I finally found the deal I had been waiting for today on Amazon. They had the 160GB Harry Potter bundle for $250 with a $50 trade-in credit. So the way I see it, for $250 I get a 160GB system, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II on BluRay and a game of my choice for $260. That’s just the deal I was waiting for, and I’m pretty happy. The best part of it all is that I get to choose any game I want, though I’ll definitely wait until after Christmas. Maybe I’ll pick up WWE ’12 or Gears of War 3 if I don’t receive them for Christmas, or maybe I’ll save it for a future pre-order like Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Either way, I’m pleased as punch to finally get a PS3 back in the house. Worst part is that it must be on back order or something since Amazon is quoting me with a delivery date of Tuesday, even with my Amazon Prime two-day shipping. I can’t wait to get back to the ol’ PS3!
Posted by Rob on December 14, 2011 – 3:53 pm
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Tagged as action, adventure, batman, batman: arkham city, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, dead island, dungeon hunter: alliance, ea, elder scrolls v, fall of man, fighting, game of the year, gears of war 3, hockey, house of the dead overkill extended cut, infamous 2, insomniac, lord of the rings, mortal kombat, multiplayer, nhl '12, oblivion, online, pre-order, rail shooter, Resistance 2, resistance 3, rocksteady, RPG, skyrim, smackdown vs raw, Spike TV, Sports, sucker punch, thq, trailer, vga's, war in the north, wwe allstars
Move over Spike’s VGA…you were and still are a whopping disappointment to the gaming community. Why you think I’d rather watch some jerk jump onto a Velcro wall or some deuche in a mouse helmet spin tunes rather than allowing the winning developers to give a one-minute speech that didn’t end in a tea-bagging incident is beyond me. But enough of that…this is my personal Game of the Year awards. These are the games I played and enjoyed the most this year, and some may be expected or a surprise. Just sit back, relax and enjoy.
Action/ Adventure Game of the Year: Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham Asylum was successful in making a game in which you actually felt like Batman. It concentrated more on stealth, gadgets and puzzles than any other Batman game before. With Arkham City, Rocksteady Studios built on top of what it had already achieved and made it a bit better by adding a sandbox-style environment that the player could explore at will to uncover side missions and search for crimes in progress. The supporting cast of heroes and villains (and the voice actors that bring each to life) is phenomenal and despite all the baddies Batman faces the game never seems over-crowded. The combat is simple to learn yet complex to master and the urge to track down every last Riddler trophy is tempting (especially when the lives of hostages are on the line.) Batman: Arkham City makes for a fun romp through Gotham as the caped crusader and is easily the best Action/Adventure game of 2011.
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Posted by Rob on December 7, 2011 – 5:22 pm
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Tagged as 360, amazon, arrow, art book, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, co-optimus, collectors edition, lord of the rings, map, middle-earth, quiver, skyrim, sticker, ups, war in the north, xbox
I love the folks over at Co-optimus. Not only have I met a ton of online friends through the site, but they also have pretty frequent contests. For the approximately three years that I have been a regular on the site I have won an Xbox 360 console, a copy of Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga and now, as of today, I am the extremely proud owner of a brand-spanking new copy of Lord of the Rings: War in the North for the 360. And it’s not just any ol’ copy…IT’S THE FREAKIN’ COLLECTOR’S EDITION!!! I was anxiously sitting by the door all day waiting for the UPS dude to deliver my precious…
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Posted by Rob on December 5, 2011 – 9:59 am
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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, crimson alliance, dlc, dungeon crawler, game review, hack and slash, leaderboard, online, rogue, RPG, Sacred 2, warrior, wizard, xbla, xbox, xp
That’s the Soul Siren, your arch-nemesis
I’m sure many of you fellow gamers are familiar with the hack and slash/ dungeon crawler RPG genre. Here’s the generic laundry list that typically defines this genre:
- Fantasy setting
- Two or more players
- Simple, button mashing combat
- Several different classes of character, each with unique skills
- Develop skills by assigning points to skill trees
Grind to get XP
Smash boxes and open chests to find gold and equipment
- Purchase new equipment and sell off old equipment
Here’s what Crimson Alliance does:
- Fantasy setting
- Two or more players
- Simple, button mashing combat
- Several different classes of character, each with unique skills
Develop skills by assigning points to skill trees
Grind to get XP
Smash boxes and open chests to find gold and equipment
Purchase new equipment and sell off old equipment
Seems like your everyday, run of the mill dungeon crawler
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Posted by Rob on November 18, 2011 – 8:08 pm
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Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, fallout: new vegas, gamefly, lord of the rings, mail, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, skyrim, war in the north
I generally love Gamefly, and most of the time they provide great shipping service. However, sometimes things take a bit slower than usual, and this week has been one of those times. I recently rented Lord of the Rings: War in the North and shipped it back to Gamefly. Now they had shipped it on a Monday (10/31/11) and I had the precious in my hands by Wednesday (11/2/11). A two-day shipping time is what I’m accustomed to with Gamefly. So after finishing it up I returned it on that Saturday (11/5). Then on Monday (11/7) my friend e-mailed me saying that Gamefly had just shipped his copy. I wanted to play the game online, so I decided to just re-rent it. They received my old copy on Tuesday (11/8) and on Friday (11/11/11 AKA Skyrim Day) I received the e-mail that they had sent out my second request for War in the North. Problem is that as of today, 11/18/11, I am still gameless. I contacted Gamefly yesterday and they responded today saying they would send out another copy of the game whenever it’s available.
You know somethings wrong when it takes over a week to receive a game. I don’t know if the game was lost at the facility, lost in the mail, lost at the mailbox, stolen, or whatever, but all I know is that I haven’t had a Gamefly game in two weeks. Thank the gaming gods that I had Fallout: New Vegas to occupy me until Skyrim arrived or I would have been going nuts!
So Gamefly…you messed up this time ’round. I don’t appreciate the fact that I’ve been gameless since November 5th. Pick up the pace!
Posted by Rob on November 17, 2011 – 11:59 am
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Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, bioshock, birthday, castle crashers, co-op, co-optimus, dead island, elder scroll, infamous, oblivion, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, ps4, Resistance, Resistance 2, Sacred 2, skyrim, Sony, trophies, uncharted, voice chat, wal-mart
On November 17, 2006, the PS3 was released here in the United States. I wanted one pretty badly back then but the price at the time was astronomical. I had went from the PS1 to the PS2, and I was intent on going for the PS3 once the price was right. And on November 8, 2008, the price was indeed right. I had $400 saved up and Wal-Mart had a promotion where if you bought the PS3 (which was $399.99 at the time) you got a $100 gift card. So I went to Wally World early that morning, waited on a line for over two hours, and eventually snagged my PS3. I’ve now had the PS3 for three years and I have to say I’ve really enjoyed it as a system. It introduced me to so many new features like online play, trophies, wireless controllers, affordable downloadable games and voice chat that I hadn’t experienced with the PS2 (no, I never played PC games).
Before the PS3, I only had a small handful of friends that I knew that played video games, and it was always a local co-op affair. With the PS3 I was able to play with people from anywhere and I made some new online friends. In my quest for finding co-op partners I happened across C0-Optimus which is a site dedicated to co-op games and meeting fellow co-op gamers. Now I never have a shortage of gaming buddies to hit up when I jump online for a co-op game.
Of course, the biggest part of the PS3 are the games. I will now regale you with tales of some of my favorite ones: Read More »
Posted by Rob on November 5, 2011 – 5:07 pm
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Tagged as 360, agandaur, andriel, big bad bob, bigbadbob, ccg, champions of norrath, co-op, dragon age: origins, Dual Wield, dwarf, eagles, elf, elrond, eradan, farin, game review, gandalf, j.r.r. tolkien, lord of the rings, middle-earth, online, orcs, peter jackson, PlayStation 3, PS3, rivendell, RPG, sauron, snowblind, the hobbit, trolls, war in the north, xbox
That scary dude is Agandaur, and I think he raided the Witch King’s closet
I’m a pretty big Lord of the Rings fan. My mother tried reading The Hobbit to me when I was like eight years old. I’ve read The Lord of the Rings series at least four times, possibly five. I own and cherish the lame 1970′s Hobbit movie. And I spent probably $500 or more on The Midde-Earth CCG game when I was a teenager. So when I heard there would be a Lord of the Rings game that took place at the same time as the War of the Ring, I was pretty darn excited. Oh, and did I mention it’s been developed by Snowblind (the studio behind one of the best hack-and-slash/ dungeon crawlers ever; Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms)? I was so excited I actually decided to pass up Uncharted 3 for the time being so that I could check out Lord of the Rings: War in the North. While it’s not the perfect game, it makes for an above-average RPG that any fan of Tolkien’s work will enjoy.
According to War in the North, Minas Tirith and Rohan are not the only areas threatened by the forces of Sauron. To the northwest of these cities, a necromancer named Agandaur is raising an army of orcs and trolls in support of Sauron. It is up to a different fellowship of heroes to defend this area of Middle-Earth while the Fellowship we all know (Gandalf, Frodo and company) head east in an attempt to destroy the One Ring. This new, smaller fellowship is made up of three heroes; Eradan, Farin and Andriel. These heroes are tasked with hindering Agandaur’s actions and defending western areas such as the Shire and Rivendell. The game draws heavily from Peter Jackson’s trilogy in a visual sense, and you will recognize the looks of creatures like orcs and trolls, as well as major characters like Aragorn and Gandalf. As a fan service to other Tolkien nuts, you will also recognize names and areas that are never or barely mentioned in the movies such as Radagast the Brown, Gundabad, Elladan, and Ettenmoors. If you can’t tell the difference between Elrohir and Gwahir you may not be as awestruck as people familiar with Tolkien’s work, but that won’t stop you from enjoying a really solid RPG.
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Posted by Rob on October 20, 2011 – 2:43 pm
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Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, competitive, dlc, gamefly, Gamestop, lord of the rings, multiplayer, online, online pass, PlayStation 3, PS3, PSN, rental, resistance 3, Sony, used, war in the north
Within the past few months, more and more games are requiring an “online pass” to play online. Granted, the code is provided in all new packages of the game. So you run into this problem when you either buy a game used or rent a game, in that you will have to pay $10 (every one I’ve seen has gone for $10 so far) in order to play online. Is this fair to gamers? The game companies think so.
The Defense:
Game developers believe they have a right to charge people who did not purchase the physical game $10 to access the online co-op and multiplayer features. They argue that they should be properly compensated for the time and effort they put into creating and maintaining these modes.
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Posted by Rob on September 10, 2011 – 4:09 pm
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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, borderlands, bugs, co-op, dead island, fallout, FPS, game review, glitches, l4d, left 4 dead, melee, npc, oblivion, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, skill, weapon, xbox, xp, zombie
I think I was one of many who were captivated by the awesome teaser trailer released for Dead Island several months back. The trailer looked too good to be true, and it appeared that the PS3 would finally be getting something it was lacking…a FPS zombie kill fest. One of the 360′s advantages is it’s hold on this genre with the Left 4 Dead series. So does Dead Island live up to the hype? Does it succeed in matching the awesomeness that is L4D? Read on to find out.
Dead Island takes place on an island resort in New Guinea where a zombie infestation suddenly occurs. The peaceful, beautiful, lush island is soon overrun with the undead and the player is given the simple task of surviving. That’s about all the story you’re going to get. There are four different characters to choose from, each with his/her own backstory. Yet these backstories seem pointless as there is very little story otherwise. There are some cutscenes here and there to coincide with completing a quest but they are more filler than worthwhile content. Now many times you will hear be complain about how a game is lacking due to a lack of story, but not with Dead Island. It’s the kind of game that doesn’t need a true story, as it’s more important (and fun) to explore the huge environment on your own. In this respect the game reminds me of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, in that I could really care less about a story as I was too busy doing whatever the heck I wanted to do.
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Posted by Rob on August 31, 2011 – 8:13 pm
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Tagged as amazon, big bad bob, bigbadbob, borderlands, co-op, competitive, dead island, dlc, gamefly, insomniac, left 4 dead, multiplayer, online, PlayStation 3, pre-order, PS3, Resistance, Resistance 2, resistance 3, zombie
Believe it or not, after thinking about my choices and talking with friends, I’ve decided to scrap my pre-order of Resistance 3, and instead go for Dead Island. That may be shocking to hear, seeing how I spent so much time talking about Resistance and I’ve barely said two peeps about Dead Island. But in the end, it came down to replay value, and Dead Island will give me more game for my money than Resistance 3 will.
Resistance 3 offers a campaign that can be played either solo or with a friend, as well as a couple of the usual competitive multiplayer modes. That’s right…the awesome eight player co-op mode from Resistance 2 has been scratched. Now everyone should know by now that I’m not a fan of the multiplayer scene (because I suck), so I won’t be touching that at all. That just leaves a campaign, and it’s probably not too time consuming at all. So all in all, I’ll probably go through two playthroughs at most and then be done with it. Then it will just sit around, collect dust, and eventually be traded in for less than half of what I paid for it.
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Posted by Rob on August 28, 2011 – 10:16 am
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Tagged as 360, amazon, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, credit, dungeon siege III, elder scrolls iv, elder scrolls v, fall, Gamestop, house of the dead overkill extended cut, left 4 dead, left 4 dead 2, littlebigplanet, new release, nhl '11, oblivion, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, resistance 3, skyrim, trade-in, Uncharted 2, uncharted 3, video games, wwe 12, wwe smackdown vs. raw 2011, xbox
Yes, that time of the year is on hand again…the prime time for new video game releases. Usually there are one or two games I consider “must-haves” each year, but this particular year is unusually chock full of great new releases. In fact, all the games that I will be wanting to snag early on are sequels to some of my most beloved franchises, which make things extra hard. What makes things super extra hard is that all these new games are coming out, and I have no income to pick them up! The titles I’ve got my eye on this year are:
- Resistance 3
- House of the Dead: Overkill- Extended Cut
- Uncharted 3
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- WWE ’12
As you can see, every one of those games are sequels to some hard-hitting franchises, so I already know what to expect from each via playing their predecessors. So what’s a poor gamer to do with all these great games just begging to be purchased and played? Why, trade in your old games of course! Read More »
Posted by Rob on August 9, 2011 – 10:58 pm
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Tagged as amazon, beserker, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, competitive, credit, insomniac, killing machine, omgwtfbbq, online, platinum, PlayStation 3, point man, PS3, Resistance, Resistance 2, resistance 3, salute me, trade-in, trophies, trophy, xp
I’m a huge fan of the Resistance series on the PS3, and played the heck out of both games…especially the co-op missions in Resistance 2. With Resistance 3 less than a month away (comes out September 6th) I decided to trade a few games in to Amazon so I could use the credit to pre-order the brand-spanking new game and have it in my hands on release day. But it is a month away, so what am I to do in the mean time?
I decided to revisit Resistance 2 for two reasons. First, I wanted to re-immerse myself in the game’s campaign mode, and have begun working my way through that. Secondly, I’m on a trophy quest to snag a bunch of missing trophies! I picked up most of the ones I was missing between yesterday and today, so now I only have a couple left. Unfortunately, most of those missing ones are for the competitive modes, and I’m just not a fan of those! The last few trophies separating me from Platinum Paradise are: Read More »
Posted by Rob on July 14, 2011 – 10:12 pm
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Tagged as 3D, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, extended edition, hd, house of the dead, house of the dead overkill, move, Nintendo, online, overkill, PlayStation 3, PS3, rail shooter, trophies, Wii, zombies
About two years ago I reviewed House of the Dead: Overkill for the Wii and praised it’s awesome gameplay and ridiculously, over-the-top 70s horror movie story. It is hands down one of my favorite Wii games and I definitely consider it a standard to hold all other rail shooters against, not only for the zombie-killing fun, but also for the great story (something that is lacking in most rail shooters.) Well, I heard the great news today that come October 25th, House of the Dead: Overkill will be making its way to the PS3, complete with Move-treatment. The following information has been confirmed:
- Will be playable in HD-gloriousness
- Can be enjoyed in 3D if you so desire
- The many awesome cutscenes have been revamped
- Being the “extended edition”, there are at least two totally new levels
- There are also two new game modes
- There will be new enemies
- There will be new weapons
- The boss fights have been improved (which I assume means they will be harder) and the final boss fight has been extended
- Two-player local co-op
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Posted by Rob on July 12, 2011 – 5:13 pm
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Tagged as 360, ants, big bad bob, bigbadbob, bugs, classes, co-op, earth defense force: insect armageddon, edf, game review, gamefly, hector, jet pack, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, robots, spiders, survival, third person shooter, tier, wasps, xbox
When I first heard about Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon (which will henceforce be referred to as EDF) I was totally unfamiliar with the game. I did not know what it was about, what type of gameplay it was, or that there was a predecessor on the 360. All I knew was that between three and six players could team up to shoot a bunch of giant bugs. It sounded like a pretty sweet game, and when my friend mentioned wanting to play through it together, I agreed and popped it on my Gamefly queue. My friend and I have played through the game and also put some time into the survival mode, and I have to say I came away pretty impressed with it.
The storyline behind the game is virtually non-existent. All you need to know is that there are a bunch of bugs and robots wrecking havoc on the city, and it’s up to you and your buds to stop them (the campaign is three players, and if your short a man or two, AI players will fill in.) The campaign in this third-person shooter consists of three chapters, each containing five missions. These missions are not very diverse…you go to each point on the map, kill all the bugs and robots there, and then move on to the next point and do the same thing. As you take on these enemies, make sure you take the time to witness your handiwork as the environments are virtually completely destructible, and most buildings will collapse with a couple of rocket hits. I’m sure you may think this sounds like it can be very repetitive, but the combat and the action are so overwhelming that I personally never got tired of it.
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Posted by Rob on July 7, 2011 – 10:51 pm
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One of my favorite video game genres is the rail shooter. I’ve enjoyed tons of these on the Wii, but it was hard to get a good experience on other systems due to available technology. With Sony’s introduction of the Move controller, along with the PlayStation Eye, the PS3 is now able to deliver this genre with great controls, along with even better graphics. One of the first rail shooters I tried out was The Shoot, and I was pleased for the most part.
The Shoot is a very casual rail shooter, in that you are not shooting terrorists or zombies, but instead cardboard cutouts of enemies. In the game you control an action star, and each of the five levels (each containing four stages) is based on a different movie genre. For example, the first level is a western, so you will be shooting down cowboys and bandititos. Then the next level is a sci-fi flick, so you will be shooting cardboard robots and cardboard robot brains. The simplicity of the action, as well as the absence of blood and other violence, does make this a family-friendly game that is still a blast to play for even the most hardcore gamer, so long as you have a soft spot for rail shooters.
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