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WWE Allstars Match: Grapplers

Posted by Rob on March 23, 2011 – 4:51 pm

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Tagged as acrobat, big bad bob, big man, bigbadbob, brawler, bret hart, demo, grappler, thq, triple h, wwe, wwe allstars

We’ve seen the brawlers, the acrobats, and the big man…so the only class left is the grapplers! THQ has released the match/commentary combo on the grappler class, which pits Bret Hart against Triple H. Check it out here:

The grappler class looks pretty sweet with those chain grapples. Within the first seconds of the match, Hart gives Triple H a neckbreaker into a backbreaker into a another backbreaker…all without ever letting go! And that combo took out quite a chunk of Triple H’s health. One of the developers mentions that the grappler class is one of the more hardcore classes and takes a lot of getting used to in order to successfully chain those grapples together. He even mentioned at one point that there is a potential to chain six to seven grapples in one combo! That’s nuts!!!

I really wish they had included the grappler class in the demo, since this is the class I am looking forward to checking out the most. I can’t wait for next week to start exploring the full potential of all the wrestlers and classes.

WWE Allstars Demo Available Now on XBLA…Later Tonight on PSN

Posted by Rob on March 22, 2011 – 11:03 am

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Tagged as 360, amazon, big bad bob, bigbadbob, demo, marvel vs. capcom, mortal kombat, mysterio, PlayStation 3, PS3, PSN, Sony, street fighter, thq, ultimate warrior, wwe, wwe allstars, xbla, xbox

It’s almost here…only seven days to go until the release of THQ’s WWE Allstars video game. Today THQ released a demo on XBLA (and later tonight via PSN) that allowed players to check out a singles match as either Ultimate Warrior or Rey Mysterio. Since I hate Mysterio with a passion, I selected Ultimate Warrior and took Mysterio to school. I should note that I downloaded the 360 version because I didn’t feel like waiting for some random time tonight whenever Sony decided to update PSN.

Since it’s a different style of game, the controls are nothing like SvR’s, and I was hoping that the demo would come with a tutorial of sorts, which it does not. So there was a lot of guess work as I punched, kicked, and slammed Mysterio around. The first match went back and forth, and eventually Mysterio was able to squeak a win from me after hitting the 619. The second match I did better, and was able to give him a Gorilla Pres Slam for the win.

WWE Allstars Match: Steel Cage Match and Demo Details

Posted by Rob on March 17, 2011 – 3:38 pm

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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, cage, demo, eddie guerrero, mysterio, PlayStation 3, PS3, smackdown vs raw, svr, thq, ultimate warrior, wwe, wwe allstars, xbox

The past two weeks THQ has been releasing matches showcasing the wrestler classes. Last week they did something different, and instead talked their way through a steel cage match between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio. Here’s the match:

Thoughts on the Mortal Kombat Demo

Posted by Rob on March 10, 2011 – 11:29 pm

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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, demo, fighting, finisher, gamefly, goro, marvel vs. capcom, mk, mortal kombat, mvc, PlayStation 3, playstation plus, ps+, PS3, scorpion, sf, shaolin monks, street fighter, sub zero, x ray, xbox

If you were to ask me what fighting game franchise was the most important to the genre, I would say both Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. I grew up with both, and to me, they are both equally important and have paved the way for what fighting games are to this day. Growing up, while I played both, I heavily preferred Street Fighter to Mortal Kombat. The realism and the gore of MK just couldn’t compete with the bright, quick, and flashy gameplay of SF II, so while I would play MK if at a friend’s house, I actually owned SF II.

The MK franchise has done a lot to try and keep itself fresh over the years. MK eventually left the realm of a 2D side-scrolling world and the arenas began to be 3D, in that you could run about a circular arena. Weapons were also eventually brought in to try and liven things up. One of my favorite MK games isn’t even a fighting game, but the awesome co-op beat em’ up Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. Then MK looked at the success of the cross over franchise Marvel vs. Capcom, and decided to do a similar cross over in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. That game didn’t do well at all, as it took the violence that the MK series is known for and toned it down to such a degree that the game, while an awesome premise, just couldn’t deliver like the MvC series can.

I Hate Sony’s PlayStations Website

Posted by Rob on February 2, 2011 – 1:11 pm

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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, demo, gamer card, killzone, microsoft, npg, PlayStation 3, portable id, PS3, shit list, site, Sony, website, xbox

The PS3 and 360 each have certain features that give it an edge over the other one. In terms on websites, the 360′s is far superior to the PS3. The 360 site is easy to navigate, and you can purchase games or download free demos right off the site. I find it easier to navigate through the website than through the console.

The PS3, on the other hand, is quite cumbersome. The main complaint, and the reason why I’m complaining about it in this post, is that Sony has this need to advertise their upcoming games on the home page of the site. This is done with several flash movies, and due to this, it takes forever to load up the site, or to navigate to the section you want to go to. Not for nothing, but I know what Sony has coming out for the PS3 in November…I don’t need to be seeing all these stupid ads now. The 360 doesn’t do anything as annoying as this. Sure, it has ads, but they are not as massive, do not take up the whole screen, and no not cause any lag. Read More »

360 Demo Review: Dead Space 2

Posted by Rob on January 22, 2011 – 12:41 pm

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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, dead space, dead space 2, demo, ea, gamefly, horror, plasma cutter, PlayStation 3, PS3, RPG, survival, two worlds II, xbox

I was very happy with Dead Space, so I’m definitely psyched for the sequel. It’s definitely a great survival horror game, and did give me a few creeps as far as the gameplay, sounds, creatures, and environment are concerned. I downloaded the demo to Dead Space 2 on the 360 and gave it a whirl this morning, and it’s just as eerie as its predecessor.

The demo begins with some cutscenes, bringing the player up to speed on the story. Eventually you are dropped into the game and on your way. You start the demo with four weapons, all returning from the previous game, including the all-purpose plasma cutter and the awesome line gun (I think that’s what it’s called…the one that fires the wire like all the way down the room, cutting through multiple enemies.) The extra abilities also return, as you must use Statis to slow down time and then grab and interact with objects to get through puzzles. The store also makes a return, allowing you to purchase upgrades and ammo and sell off the stuff you don’t want.

Mafia II is Out

Posted by Rob on January 12, 2011 – 5:35 pm

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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, cop, demo, gamefly, gta, mafia II, PlayStation 3, PS3, xbox

I got the game in Monday, popped it in once, and sent it back to Gamefly today. I was not a fan of the game at all. I really liked the demo, but I couldn’t get into the full game. I had a few problems with it. Firstly, it was too much like GTA. I HATE the GTA series, with the exception of I and II from the PS1.I don’t like having to drive around a city, and for a good reason…I suck at it! For some damn reason, this type of game is just one that I am not good at. I have a hard time controlling the car, and I always end up wrecking it or getting chased by the police. Plus some of the missions in those games are one where you have to drive a car from point A to point B without getting it wrecked, or the mission starts over.

I didn’t get far into Mafia II when I came across one of these missions, and I was unable to complete it. I either got the car wrecked, or the cops kept chasing me. The police in Mafia II are relentless, where even if you do lose them, any cop who catches sight of you will renew the chase. Also, there are a lot of cops patrolling the game. There is an option to go to a body shop and get the plates changed and the car re-painted (which will stop cops from chasing you), but it costs a heck of a lot of money which simply isn’t available that early in the game.

When it came down to it, I simply wasn’t enjoying the game, and instead I was becoming aggravated. Games are meant to be a leisure activity, so when I get pissed off when playing one, it’s a good sign that the game is just not for me.

The Games of the PS Move

Posted by Rob on January 3, 2011 – 3:47 pm

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Tagged as amazon, aragorns quest, archery, beat sketch, big bad bob, bigbadbob, bocce ball, Boom Blox, bowling, controller, demo, ea, eye, eye camera, eyepet, FPS, frisbee golf, gamefly, gladiator, hd, kung fu rider, mini-game, motion control, move, navigation, nhl, nunchuck, PlayStation 3, ps move, PS3, PSN, psn store, racket sports, rail shooter, shovelware, sports champions, start the party, tennis, the fight, the shoot, tumble, tv superstars, volley ball, Wii, wii sports, wiimote

I have been interested in getting the PlayStation Move for quite some time. I do like the Wii, but I was intrigued by the possibilities for the Move, particularly with the more accurate controller and the higher quality, HD graphics. However, at the price I was not about to buy it for myself. So I placed it on my Amazon Wish List, and I found out Christmas Day that my parents had purchased it for me. I already had the Eye, so all I asked for was the basic Move controller. After Christmas, I went to the PlayStation Store off of PSN and was happy to find that pretty much every Move-enabled game currently available had a demo. So I went ahead and downloaded all eight demos, and spent the next few days trying them all out. I want to share my thoughts on the demos for the games, but I’ll start with my initial view of the controller itself.

PlayStation Move Controller

PSN Demo Review: Sonic 4

Posted by Rob on October 13, 2010 – 6:37 pm

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Tagged as 360, big bad bob, bigbadbob, chaos emerald, demo, episode one, game review, PlayStation 3, PS3, PSN, sega, sonic & knuckles, sonic 4, sonic and the secret rings, sonics ultimate genesis collection, Wii, xbla, xbox

Sonic 4 is yet another classic game revamp with today’s hardware to give it the nostalgic feel while still looking damn good. Mega Man did it, Super Mario did it, heck, even Earth Worm Jim had a tweeked game (mind you it was still the original game for the most part), so popping out a Sonic game along the same wave length was a great idea. Sega has been claiming from the start that it picks up where Sonic & Knuckles left off, and maintains the same look and feel. Once the demo popped up the other night, I couldn’t wait to check it out. Sadly, the demo only allows you to play through Act 1 of the first stage, so there isn’t a whole lot to do, but you do get a feel for what’s in store.

First and foremost, I have to say that the game is beautiful. The graphics are simply amazing, and you can really tell that it incorporates today’s technology while still sticking to a classic 2D Sonic game. It really feels like you’re playing an HD remake of the classic Genesis game, except that the world and enemies are different. The game plays the same as the originals, where you run, jump, and roll around collecting rings and busting up robots to release little woodland critters on your way to the end of the stage. Of course, there are a few things that are different.

PSN Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Posted by Rob on September 26, 2010 – 1:16 pm

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Tagged as beat em' up, co-op, demo, ex, game review, local, multiplayer, nes, online, PlayStation 3, PS3, PSN, ramona, river city ransom, scott pilgrim vs. the world, super mario bros. 3, xp

I was pretty unfamiliar with the whole concept of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. I had never heard of the graphic novel, and was not really interested when I heard about the movie. When I first heard about the game, I ignored it thinking it would be another cheesy movie/game tie-in. But then I started hearing good things about the game…it was a multi-player beat em’ up with retro-esque graphics and soundtrack. The more I heard about it, the more interested I got, and after playing the demo it wasn’t long before I made the full purchase. I can’t say much about the graphic novels or the movie, but I can say that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World makes for one hell of a great downloadable video game!

The game does follow the basic storyline of the graphic novel and (I’m guessing) the movie: Scott Pilgrim is a kid in a band who meets and falls for a girl named Ramona. However, in order to date her, he must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends. Thus, you take control of Scott, Ramona, or two other friends who are in Scott’s band, and you take to the streets of Toronto to track down and defeat the ex’s. Right off the bat, from the main menu, the display, music, and sound effects all take you back to the hayday of the NES and Sega Master System. In fact, the game feels like you are playing River City Ransom, as you walk through town, beating up bad guys with your fists or weapons, and walking into shops to purchase health and stat upgrades. The main world map is extremely reminiscent of that of Super Mario Bros. 3. Each level ends with you taking on the boss of the stage, who is one of the seven ex-boyfriends, and each one has some kind of unique power/ability that makes each fight a little different.

Rock Band 3 (and maybe Billy Joel) Will Have a Keyboard

Posted by Rob on May 25, 2010 – 8:45 pm

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Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, boulevard of broken dreams, demo, green day, guitar, instrument, keyboard, PlayStation 3, PS3, rb, rock band, rock band 3, welcome to paradise

So I downloaded and checked out the Green Day Rock Band demo today. After playing through the demo’s two songs, Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Welcome to Paradise, there were a couple of ads about Green Day Rock Band, and then the last ad was the above image (except this one is from the 360 demo apparently). As you can see, there is a icon now that appears to be that of a keyboard. Thus, it is correct to assume (as most of the internet community has done as well) that Rock Band 3 will support a new plastic instrument in the form of a keyboard.

This could be fun, since keyboards are one of those instruments that everyone plays as a child. Also, I can see the keyboard being integrated more functionally in it’s true essence as opposed to the guitar. Also, what songs will there be? Will we be getting a Billy Joel Rock Band? Only time will tell…

PSN Demo Review: Rocket Knight

Posted by Rob on May 21, 2010 – 7:02 am

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Tagged as demo, earthworm jim, game review, mega man, new super mario bros. wii, PlayStation 3, PS3, PSN, rocket knight, rocket pack, sonic 4, sparkster

You might recall a game called Rocket Knight from back in the day. I do, though I never played it, I know of it. Rocket Knight stars Sparkster who I believe is an opposum in a rocket pack knight armor and wields an awesome sword. Anywho, Rocket Knight is the next game in a long series of old-school games that are getting redone with today’s graphics, yet maintain their original gameplay (see Mega Man 9 and 10, Earth Worm Jim, Sonic 4, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, etc.)

The demo was a lot of fun. The game is a basic side scrolling platformer. Sparkster has a small set of moves (common for an old-school game) with a basic sword attack and a few different rocket pack-fueled attacks. Using the rocket pack, you can dash a short distance at incredible speed to get past obstacles (traps or pits) or plow through enemies. You can also use the pack to briefly hover, which will extend the distance that you can jump.

All in all, Rocket Knight has it all…the simplicity of an old-school 16bit game, but beefed up with today’s graphics engines. As fun as it was, I won’t spend the $14.99 price sticker to get it, but if they were to ever give it a nice 50% off sale, I’ll be sold. Definitely check out the demo for a blast from the past.

New Site Page: Game Reviews

Posted by Rob on April 12, 2010 – 11:40 pm

Filed under Site Updates, Video Games
Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, Boom Blox, demo, DS, ds review, first impressions, ghost squad, Mario Strikers, nintendo wii, PlayStation 3, PS3, ps3 review, PSN, psn review, quick review, Resistance 2, review, Sacred 2, super smash bros. brawl, video games, Wii, wii review

In an attempt to make my game reviews easier to find, I have put them all in one section. Now if you go to the “Game Reviews” page, you will see an alphabetical listing of all the full reviews, quick reviews, and demo reviews that I have done, broken down by system (PS3, PSN, Wii, and DS). You may see the same game listed twice, but that’s because I wrote a quick review, and later wrote up a full review for the same game, and can’t bring myself to get rid of my older posts.

Also, as a heads up, many of the Wii game reviews really stink. These were mostly done on my old blog (thejournalofronconnery), and I didn’t really have much of a professional feel back then. Thus, many of them will only be a few sentences long and contain no pictures. I also realized that as I went through all my game review posts, some games I never reviewed that I should have (particularly Uncharted 2, Resistance 2, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Sacred 2), and that a lot of my Wii game reviews are way to short, and don’t do some of the great games any good (like Boom Blox, Ghost Squad, and Mario Strikers Charged.)

From now on I will update this page continously as I add new reviews, whether they be for new games or full updates of the games I only skimmed over.

Enjoy!

Valkyria Chronicles on the Way

Posted by Rob on April 3, 2010 – 1:48 pm

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Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, demo, dragon age, gamefly, PlayStation 3, PS3, RPG, Sacred 2, valkyria chronicles

So my next game coming in from Gamefly will be Valkyria Chronicles. This has been the first time in a long time that I actually had a full Gamefly queue and didn’t really care what came in next. I’m looking forward to playing a nice RPG again, and hopefully it’s a little more tactical and challenging than Dragon Age and Sacred 2 have been. I played the demo a long time ago, and the mix of an RPG with guns and tanks was pretty sweet. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on it.

God of War III Ships Tuesday

Posted by Rob on March 13, 2010 – 9:57 am

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Tagged as demo, Gamestop, god of war III, gow III, Kingdom Hearts, kratos, march 16, PlayStation 3, pre-order, PS3

It has finally come…March 16th is just around the corner, meaning that in a few mere days God of War III will be making it’s way to my house (I pre-ordered it from Gamestop.) I really have no idea what to expect. I have been avoiding reading up on the game, ignoring any review or article I see about it in magazines or online. I have also boycotted the demo and have not touched it, since I did not want to go into the game with any misconceptions based on anything that was not the final version of the game. God of War III is definitely one of my most-anticipated sequels, and would only be overshadowed by the release of a Kingdom Hearts 3 on the PS3.

Once I receive the game, you know darn well that all other games will be stepping aside for the time being, and all my gaming time will be solely devoted to the masterpiece which is GoW III.

Boycotting the God of War III Demo (for good reason)

Posted by Rob on February 25, 2010 – 9:10 pm

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Tagged as big bad bob, bigbadbob, demo, Gamestop, god of war III, gow III, PlayStation 3, pre-order, PS3, PSN

Today’s PSN update includes a demo for God of War III, and I for one am not downloading it. Not because I hate God of War, but because I don’t want to ruin the experience. I have the game pre-ordered from Gamestop, so I am definitely going to be owning it when it launches in a few mere weeks. I don’t want to spoil it by cheating and taking a peek at the demo before playing the finished game. That being said, I am not going to play the demo.

But I know it is going to rock!!!!

PS3 Review: Aliens vs. Predator

Posted by Rob on February 20, 2010 – 5:27 pm

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Tagged as alien, aliens vs predator, avp, campaign, co-op, competitive, demo, facehugger, FPS, gamefly, marine, online, PlayStation 3, predator, PS3, ps3 review, sega, survival, trophy, Uncharted 2, xenomorph

As you may know, I had some real issues with the AVP demo that came out two weeks ago. While the demo proved the game had a good premise and some great ideas, complex controls and the fact that it was impossible to get a game going left me a bit concerned for the final product. Well, I received the disc from Gamefly on Thursday, and have since then given most of the different game modes a whirl. Unfortunately, the demo gave a very accurate pretense on how the finished game would be…a game with great ideas, but executed badly.

First off, the story/background to the game is virtually non-existent. The game takes place shortly after the events of Alien 3, but I would not have known that had I not read it somewhere online. There is no background story at all, and the cut scenes, while looking and sounding good, do little to explain what the heck is going on. Im going to take a stab at it and say that humans find some ancient Alien/Predator temple and start creating mutant Aliens. The Marines and Predators come in to put a stop to it, resulting in a three-way battle royale to be the last species standing. There are three single player campaigns (Marine, Alien, Predator), and each three tell the same story through the respective species point of view. For example, as an Alien you are defending the hive from the invading factions, and as a Marine you are called in to clean up the mess. That being said, I’ll start this review up with the single player campaigns.

AVP is on the Way

Posted by Rob on February 16, 2010 – 10:43 am

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Tagged as aliens, aliens vs predator, avp, big bad bob, bigbadbob, demo, gamefly, PlayStation 3, predator, PS3

I just got the notification from Gamefly that Aliens vs. Predator has shipped, so I should be enjoying that by Thursday afternoon. Im looking forward to playing it since the demo was so lame and busted up. I have yet to check out the Predator, and I cant wait!!!

Finally Got Some Alien Time in Aliens vs. Predator PSN Demo

Posted by Rob on February 8, 2010 – 8:20 pm

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Tagged as alien, aliens vs predator, avp, competitive, death match, demo, FPS, marine, online, PlayStation 3, predator, PS3, PSN, xenomorph

As I mentioned earlier, I had a bit of a hard time getting a match going in the AvP demo that launched on Thursday. I tried throughout the weekend at random times, and was unable to get another match going. Today I tried again, and I finally got into a match. I basically set it up and while it searched for a match, I walked into the other room and played around on the computer. After about six minutes, I began to hear other people on their head sets, which meant that I had finally gotten into a game.

First off, I must correct a previous statement. In my other post, I complained that you were unable to choose your character in the demo, and that both times I was assigned to be a Marine. That is only half true. You are able to choose your own character, but you have to be quick. For some reason, the developers didnt want an 8-Alien or Predator battle royale going down, so once the first few Aliens or Predators are selected (I do not know the exact number), the remaining players are automatically assigned to be Marines.

Frustrations with Aliens vs. Predator Demo on the PS3

Posted by Rob on February 5, 2010 – 5:28 pm

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Tagged as alien, alien vs. predator, avp, big bad bob, bigbadbob, co-op, colonial marine, competitve, demo, marine, online, PlayStation 3, predator, PS3, PSN

Ive been anxiously awaiting the release of AVP. I love the Alien/Predator series, and played the AVP game on the Atari Jaguar back in the day at my friend’s house in middle school. The game is right up on my Gamefly queue, so I will definitely be snagging it when it releases in two weeks. However, the demo released yesterday on the PSN, and I was excited to get my hands on it and try out the three races (Alien, Predator, and Colonial Marine) in the deathmatch demo. Unfortunately, the demo is plagued with failure, and I have been unable to enjoy it.

Apparently, the game servers were not prepared for the amount of people who downloaded the demo yesterday. As a result, it has been impossible to find a game to join. I tried at four different intervals to get a game going yesterday, and succeeded in getting two matches total going. After each match was over, the initial host left, so I was booted out and then unable to find another game. This inability to find a game to play is very annoying and frustrating. I hope it gets fixed so I can start checking out the game more.

My other complaint is with choosing a race. Both times I was unable to choose a race, and was stuck playing as the Marine. This is upsetting because the Marine is the least original. Playing as the Marine is just like playing any other FPS. While the Aliens crawl around and go in for melee kills and the Predator stays invisible and hunts, the Marine plays as you would in any other FPS.

But enough of my complaints. From what I did see and experience, it was a blast. It is a very intense FPS, and very fast paced. The Alien players are able to move extremely quickly, and can climb walls and hang from ceilings. Their main attack is melee based, and playing as the Marine I suffered several tails through the torso and eating of my face. The speed of the Aliens is what allows them to get up close for these devastating attacks. Oh, and in case I didnt make it clear, these are one-hit kills. So yeah, the Aliens are nasty.

I didnt see much of the Predator, and from what I did, he was just invisible. Well, not totally invisible, as you can faintly make out his outline. However, I killed quite a few Predators, and I didnt meet death from any, so I dont know how their attacks are. What I do know is that many of the Predators stronger weapons are scattered throughout the map, and you have to track them down to use them.

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