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My Time with: Uncharted 2
Even though I liked the first game, the only thing I remember about it is Drake’s sweater; it took quite a beating and still managed to have part of its hem caught on his belt. I also remember the Nazi … Continue reading
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Modern WarFare 2: Keep Moving Forward
So apparently MW2 has the same hidden intel items scattered across the game, something I didn’t realize until after I completed the campaign. The game is so frantic: the way the story is told through cutscenes that bombard you with … Continue reading
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My Time With: No Russian
Did the airport scene in Modern Warfare offend me? Not at all. I’m not showing off. This kind of violence is hyper-real (am I using this term correctly?), but it’s also a mature video game, and an M-rated game is … Continue reading
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Bordering Insanity
Some things I don’t care for in Borderlands: Backpack Upgrades – why is this an item I have to use? Why can’t it simply give me a message saying your inventory space has been increased as opposed to me having … Continue reading
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My Time With: Borderlands
I’ve always wanted to play a Diablo-type game set in a gunpowder world. The story of Borderlands – does it really matter? I’m sure the quest descriptions are fine, but that’s not engaging me; I see it simply as information, … Continue reading
A Potent Mix
The Avatar trailer premiered in theaters last Friday, with the online version coming up Oct. 29 – why on Thursday instead of tomorrow doesn’t make sense to me. Cam versions have been up since Friday morning, but since I have … Continue reading
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Eyes on Avatar
The more I hear, the more I read about people dismissing Avatar’s CG and expressing disappointment in the Navi – how they look like cartoons – makes me wonder if people know what makes a special effect stellar. The designs … Continue reading
Checks and Balances for the Bullet Budget
Watching the new gameplay vid of Modern Warfare 2, I can’t help imagining how cool it would be if first-person shooters started to count clips instead of bullets. The habit gamers have formed when playing a FPS is “always be … Continue reading
Front Mission Evolved: Your Past Games Sucked
So it looks like there will be a new Front Mission game – Front Mission Evolved, a third-person action game. Not the direction I want Front Mission games to go in, but if the game is good, then the game … Continue reading
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You’re a Liar. A Space Liar
A new teaser for Mass Effect 2 came out today, and now it’s looking like Shepard kicks some more Geth ass instead of the bucket. I fear Shepard’s demise is nothing but a setup of his design, that it’s a … Continue reading
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