Xbox Live Arcade has come a long way since launching and Battlefield 1943 is proof that it’s capable of offering so much more than the 2-D games that arrived in the early days. (more…)
July 31, 2009
July 29, 2009
September will see the Darkest of Days
Darkest of Days is an upcoming FPS for the Xbox 360 and PC which is currently scheduled for a September release. Although you may have a lot on your plate due to the amount of interesting games on the way, you might want to leave a little bit of room to scope this one out, as the premise is intriguing. (more…)
July 27, 2009
Call of Duty: The Civil War?
As we await the impending arrivals of blockbuster games such as Halo 3: ODST and Modern Warfare 2, many of us have been occupying ourselves with Techland’s Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, which is arguably one of the best Western games seen to date.
While trudging through Bound in Blood, the thought of a Call of Duty game based on the Civil War has crossed my mind, mainly because of the opening levels and some of the themes that the game explores.
For most followers of the Call of Duty series, the modern games currently represent the preferred format and as such, MW2 will be one of the most sought after titles of this year upon its release.
In regards to subsequent titles after MW2, it appears that Treyarch’s next stab at the franchise may center on the Vietnam War with possible espionage missions based on The Cold War era, and I have previously suggested that Future Warfare would be received well, should it be the decided direction when the series inevitably shifts gears again.
But what about the Civil War? Would this be a viable course for the franchise at some point in the future? (more…)
July 24, 2009
The 40th Day Takes a Moment to Illustrate Morality
In the upcoming cooperative shooter, Army of Two: The 40th Day, players will be faced with moral dilemmas and their choices will not only influence gameplay, but affect the direction of the storyline as well.
“These new morality choices are an innovative new feature that we believe will give a new layer to the cooperative experience in the game,” said Alex Hutchinson, Creative Director EA Montreal.
EA has recently announced that renowned comic book artists Chris Bachalo and Jock have contributed illustrations to demonstrate the impact of these “morality moments.” (more…)
July 22, 2009
Take a Swing with Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando has been available on the Xbox 360 and PS3 since May and I’m currently in the midst of playing through this game for the second time. I have been on the fence about whether or not I should discuss this game here since it’s technically categorized as an action/platforming game. Over-the-shoulder shooting mechanisms are offered, though the game centers primarily on its swinging and platforming components. As such, I originally planned on skipping Bionic Commando entirely since I’m generally not fond of platformers. (more…)
July 21, 2009
CoD World at War: Map Pack 3 Arrives in August
Activision and Treyarch have confirmed that Call of Duty: World at War’s Map Pack 3 will arrive in August for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
The package will feature three new multiplayer maps in Battery, Revolution, and Breach plus a new zombie map called Der Riese (Zombie Factory).
Previously released map packs have sold more than four million copies on the Playstation Network and Xbox Live combined, while the game itself has sold over eleven million units across all platforms to date.
July 17, 2009
Gears of War: Best Quotes
In the Gears of War games, civilization has been decimated by the Locust Horde and small faction of elite soldiers are engaged in a desperate battle to prevent the extinction of the dwindling human race.
It’s hardly an uplifting premise.
Fortunately, a little levity to this miserable situation is provided courtesy of the vast assortment of comical, entertaining and often cheesy lines that are consistently delivered by Marcus and company. Here is a look at some of the best: (more…)
July 16, 2009
Resident Evil 5 Arrives for the PC in September
Today Capcom announced that the PC version of Resident Evil 5 will release on September 14 in North America. European territories will receive the game on September 18.
Extra features for the PC version include new costumes, an improved mercenaries mode with three times as many enemies and the inclusion of NVIDIA®’s new GeForce® 3D Vision technology. The wireless 3D Vision glasses are sold separately.
Head over to NVIDIA’s official site to download the Resident Evil 5 3D Stereo Benchmark.
July 15, 2009
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Reviewed
CoJ: Bound in Blood is a prequel to the original (poorly made) Call of Juarez from 2007. You take on the roles of Ray and Thomas McCall, who are American Civil War deserters. It’s really a story of three brothers and their quest for mythical treasure. The unplayable brother, a preacher, constantly harasses you for being of low moral fiber, and rightly so.
Ray and Thomas have their own set of moral codes, and don’t care who they kill to reach their goals. (more…)
July 13, 2009
GoldenEye Tribute
GameTrailers.com has put together a video tribute on the classic N64 FPS, GoldenEye 007. It could be argued that GoldenEye catalyzed the popularizing of console first person shooters, while the addicting multiplayer modes were extremely influential.
The video offers a variety of facts about the game that you’re likely already aware of, but the trip down memory lane courtesy of the clips and music playing in the background is worthwhile. Considering the game’s age and the significant strides that have been made in the genre over the years, it still holds up fairly well.
Hit the link to watch – (more…)