Twisted Metal Returns!

Whats up guys. This week I have got a preview of a classic Playstation game that is being remade for the PS3, Twisted Metal. Back in my early days of videogames this was the game. I remember playing this game for hours upon hours, and now they have decided to bring it back and vamp it up! The game accoriding to what I have read will included some of the original characters but not sure how many of them. One cool new addition in this game is, the characters are not bound to their cars, so it should be interesting to see how that can change the game. Regardless, I know that this is a game that I will be giving a try, since it is one of my favorites from the original Playstation games. So if you have never heard of it before watch the preview and let me know what you think. If your a fan, watch it and get excited because Twisted Metal hits stores on 10/4/11!

And here is a video of the developers talking about the game and showing a demo of the game

Alright guys that is your preview for Twisted Metal for the PS3 make sure you let me know what ya think.

Until next time,

-Zane

Duke Nukem is back!

Thats right he Nukem is back! He is back in the new Duke Nukem Forever, and he is up to his old tricks. He is back to blowing away some aliens and saving all the babes from them, while he enjoys them of course. I remember having to hide this game from my parents when I was a kid playing it on Playstation One. So I am excited to give this game a try and see if Duke Nukem is as bad as he was when I was a kid. Check out the trailer and let me know what ya think!

Get ready to kick some alien butt on June 14, 2011!

Until Next Time,

-Zane

Guest Post from Howard on Dead Space 2

Hello, my name is Howard. I am here for my dog Zane to review a game for him. While as stated, my boy is more of sports, music games, and few first-person shooters. I am more of a Nintendo fan boy and RPG guy myself. However, this review is going to come from the PS3 realm. The game I am reviewing is Dead Space 2. This is one of my favioivie IP’s ever created in the gaming universe.

                To give a little background on the game you are an engineer in the year 2057. The Earth has exhausted its resources and we as a race started to branch out into space to find new resources for us to survive. Then the idea of “planet cracking” came about and we sent out a mining ship call the Ishimura. It was the first of its kind and we decide to pick the moon Aegis 7, which is around the planet Saturn. With the success of the planet cracking, we started to venture further into space. We had colonies and new more advance ships than the Ishimura. While us as species advancement in the technology area there was also an explosion in the new ways of thinking one call Unitlogy. They believe the way to transcend to nirvana is through death by the Marker. Which is a symbol of their religion, like most Christians is a cross. With all that said Wssh! Now in the first  chapter you begin the game as Isaac Clarke, who is an engineer going to the Ishimura to check on the ship and see why it is not operating. However, when Isaac steps on this ship he may never leave it. Cause he will enter to the Unitlogist version of heaven.

As you see, it was a rough ride for poor Isaac. Now to finally get to the game of the hour Dead Space 2. Well ol’ boy Isaac barely survive the incident on the Ishimura. A man named Franco awakens him. Who’s heard of Isaac‘s“expertise in this area. When Franco wakes up Isaac from his slumber. Isaac awakes to find he never really escape from the dangers of the Ishimura. The hell on that ship has followed him here, and this time it seems in has taken is sanity away also.

 Now the game as you saw a glimpse in the horrors that await you. , Never in all of my gaming life have I been so scared to look down a corridor or progress to the next area. This game has it all folks graphics, good game play, and the sound oh boy!!  The game play is on point and very entertaining with cool mining guns and plenty of Necromorhs to dismember. Which if anybody decides to pick up the game is the key to your survival.  ;).  The story line is a solid one with twists,  turns, and glory! Until the end of the game you cannot tell if Isaac is a good guy or possible the killer on the loose.  The sound is awesome. For the peeps out there with surround sound  systems be prepare the game is going to mess with you hard. Not a good game to impress the girl with fellas.  Replay value is extremely high; personally, I am on my third play through and still having a blast. With achievements, trying to max out inventory and the multiplayer part of the game can keep you very busy. Not to mention the DLC for the game is a continuation of the prequel to Dead Space. Look it up if you are interested. 

Therefore, if you want a heart racing game with cool ass guns in a sci-fi third person perspective. Look no further than Dead Space 2. Just make sure you keep the lights on when you play. You never know what lies within the darkness. ;).

- Howard

Preview for L.A. Noire

Whats Up Guys? This time I got a new type of game that I am previewing this week, and its building a lot of hype. The game is called L.A. Noire.  It is a crime based game where you play as a detective name Cole Phelps who is a part of the LAPD. The game is supposed to be like a detective game but I believe it has other aspects to it as well, such as car chases and shootouts. One thing the gaming world has really been buzzing on about this game is the use of real actors in this game. So don't be surprised if you recognized anybody in this game. They say that the graphics were designed off of actual film shots of the actors playing out their roles. It should be some pretty awesome graphics! But maybe you can see for yourself in this video.

Be sure to check out this game, it hits stores on May 17, 2011.

Until Next Time,

Zane

WWE Allstars

Whats up guys! I just got done trying this new game out it just came out this past week its called WWE All stars. Now this game is mainly for your hardcore wrestling fans out there that have always wanted to see the legends of old fight the superstars of today. And you truly can, they got just about all the greatest WWE superstars you could ask for! I have included a video to show you  the entire roster.

Now as I am sure you can tell from the two videos that you have seen that this is now your typical wrestling game. The designers decide to go back to the days of old and give this game arcade style game play. The arcade style is fun and exciting because you can perform some humanly impossible moves, but they look awesome! Now for the serious wrestling fan they might not enjoy this to much because it is not very realistic.


Now I haven't had a chance to go through the game a whole lot but I do know that they have several different matches you can choose from such as singles, tag team, tornado tag, cage match, and etc. I also know that there is a career mode type thing called the "Path of Champions." I haven't had a chance to play through this yet but my guess would be you fight through a ladder of people to unlock more characters, because you do not have all the characters at the beginning of the game. So you have other options other than just a regular old singles match. I also know that they have downloadable content online as well. They have additional classic and current characters that you can download.

Now to sum it all up I would have to say that at first glance this is an enjoyable game. It is for the person who enjoys just a good ole fighting game where you can do crazy moves and high flying maneuvers. I personally think that it is a good game to play every now and then but I am not sure that it will be one that I would want to buy because I do see it getting old after awhile. But I will say for me a classic wrestling fan it is pretty cool to wrestle again with the legends, even though the moves are unrealistic. So my advice is give a try for yourself especially if you are a fan of wrestling but I wouldn't go out and just buy this without trying it first.

Until Next Time,
Zane

Mortal Kombat Preview

Alright guys so I decided I have to do a preview of this game. I just got done playing the demo for this game and it is awesome!!!! The Graphics, the gameplay, the GORE!!!! It is awesome! They really seem like they have gone all out for this game, and that is why it is one of the most anticipated games of the year!! Here is a video that will hopefully make you as excited as I am!

And here is one for all my PS3 peoples, should make you pretty excited!

NBA 2K11

What’s up guys! I'm back this week with a game that right now is probably my favorite of the ones I'm currently playing. This week’s review is of the top rated NBA videogame on the market, NBA 2K11. NBA 2K11 is probably the best basketball videogame that I have ever play. This year’s NBA 2K is very special though it features something that only one other basketball videogame has ever featured, Michael Jordan. That’s right for the first time since the videogame Jordan vs. Bird; Michael Jordan is featured in a basketball videogame! I must say it is pretty awesome to play with the legend, but that is not all that 2K11 has to offer.

            This year’s NBA 2K11 continues the series tradition of having the best graphics. The thing that always attracted me to these games in the first place was the way the looked and they did it right again this year. 2K11 even took it one-step further this year to make it feel as if you were watching an actual game. They have teamed up with NBA Today to bring you the ultimate NBA experience. If you are connect to the internet while playing when the game is loading up it updates the rosters to the exact lineup they would have for that day. So in other words any injuries, trades, or new stars evolving will be up to date. It also has featured games of the day that you can play. Now during the actual game play it will give you previews of actual upcoming games during quarter breaks or time outs. It also does a stellar half time show where it gives you actual updates around the league for the day. It really makes the whole gaming experience much more enjoyable. Here is an example of what a halftime show is like on NBA 2K11.

            On top of great presentation, the game play itself is very realistic. The player’s mannerisms and attributes in my opinion are almost spot on. This year game play features a new dynamic dribbling system that allows a player to do some fancier dribbling as long as they can physically perform it on the joystick and their player is capable of performing the move. For example, you won’t see Shaq out there crossing up Lebron. The new dribbling system is awesome and has an effect on just about every part of the game play, which is good because it allows you to do a lot of cool things, but I will say that it is not the easiest thing to master. It actually can be pretty difficult for a while. The game also has some pretty awesome dunks and alley oops that can be performed provided that it be the right situation on the court. Like I said the game is very realistic so don’t expect a dunk fest unless you are open for a dunk fest. Here is a clip of some of the new moves you can perform.

            The game also has a couple different features other than just playing a game. It features and association mode which is where you act as the GM, coach, and the players. You are in charge of salaries, making trades, setting up practices, game strategies, and of course actually playing the game. The game also has a street ball section where you can play pickup games or a game of 21 with all your favorite players.  There is even a 3-point challenge and a dunk contest. The game also features a section in honor of Michael Jordan called the Jordan Challenge. In the Jordan Challenge, you have to try to relive ten of Jordan’s finest games. If you complete the Jordan Challenge, it unlocks a Create a Legend mode.

            This game does not disappoint! The 2K series once again have put together the best basketball game on the market. With the addition of NBA Today live updates and in-depth looks at the NBA, this game truly makes you feel like you are controlling the actual players as they play on your television. On top of that, you get a chance to play as the great Michael Jordan. So if you are looking for a good basketball game to give a try, look no further go out and get NBA 2K11.

Until Next Time,

Zane