Third offering in the Deus Ex series, available for Ps3 and xbox360. Deus Ex Human Revolution is a cyberpunk inspired game, with events taking place during the year 2027, 25 years before the original Deus Ex. While many reviewers praised the open-ended nature of the game and the weight of conversations, criticisms were leveled at shortcomings such as ammo quantities, long loading times, and the inclusion of boss fights. Scoring an impressive 88% xbox 360 and 89% Ps3 respectively on Metacritic. Heed the in-game advice, the direct route is not the only option open to you
"..it's in the gameplay that Deus Ex really shines, giving you absolute freedom over how you play" James Sterling: Games from the Void
Reviews Summary: Games don't get much better than this May work better as art than it does as a game Stands as a worthy successor in the series Intelligent, fun, challenging and beautifully realized Problematic gunplay and annoying stealth takedown mechanics Human Revolution stands proudly alongside the best in cyberpunk fiction It's a visionary, considered piece of work Puts almost everything else in the genre to shame
Alf the helper: So does that mean I can get paid now! Elderly: Does it say Alf the employee yet? Alf the helper: :( Elderly: Exactly! now see if you can do something with that title.
March 2012 and the release of Mass effect 3 is a long way away I admit. But having spent some blissful hours replaying my favourite femshep through the reduced priced dlc on xbox live, a peek was in order to see what I might have missed had I pressed that paragon button a little more often.
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If your as baffled as me by the rating system for download content on xbox live, a brief review of the metacritc scores for each downloadable episode.
Lair of the Shadow Broker 87%
Overlord 86%
Kasumi 71%
Arrival 65%
Pinnacle Station 48%
Alf the helper: I've been through these and not one of them tells me what's with the toilet flushing? Elderly: Wait you spent the last 2 hours looking for information on the toilet flusing Alf the helper: erm... yep! Elderly: Alf Alf Alf... :( Alf the helper: Well it's important, people need to know, I mean why build a separate room...and then there's the trash compactor I mean they must ..... mr.Elderly...?....mr Elderly? wher'd he go?
GelaSkins are removable covers for protecting and customizing your portable devices. They feature stunning, photo-quality graphics ranging from fine-art prints to contemporary urban images designed by a growing family of artists from around the globe.
Release dates: Eu, Jpn out now
Australia: September 1st
US: TBA
Way back in June 2010, Xenoblade Chronicles debuted at #1 in its week of release in Japan, selling 83,000 copies. Puzzling then to read that not alone did Nintendo not anticipate the demand for the game in Eu, with numerous retailers already reporting stock shortages less than a week after it's release. But a date is still to be confirmed for the the US.
Xenoblade Chronicles is a jrpg in which you play an orphaned young hero who...
Alf the helper: tissue mr.Elderly Elderly: No thanks Alf.. i'll... struggle on thanks... sniff!
..who is the only one capable of saving the world from a mysterious evil. With equal parts fighting and exploration, yes there is an ultimate weapon and an untold power, along with some 50 hours of story play.
Japanese magazine Famitsu awarded the game 9/9/9/9 in its review, totaling 36/40 90%
Quote of the bunch: "sterling soundtrack, a phenomenal visual impact, vast amount of customisation, intriguing story and massive value for money" Cubed3
Reviews Summary Its numerous qualities make it a must-have for all JRPG fans Beautiful, feature-packed and brimming with creative remedies for the ails of a stagnating genre, Xenoblade Chronicles reignites the JRPG and adventure genres in one classy swoop
technical limitations are offset by imaginative artistic direction, Innovative and compelling combat, and thoughtful design Best suited to gamers with the strength, diligence and passion to see it through
Dodged all the popups, ducked all the malware, to bring the following delectable selection of Guides and Walkthrough Videos for all 11 chapters plus prologue, .... just in case your stuck
Complete the game on Easy or Normal to unlock the following:
Hard Mode
Extra Mode
Gallery Mode
Gauge Display
Costume Select
Costumes
Dark Enoch: Achieve an 'A' or higher on Chapter 08.
Old Armor A: Complete the game on Easy or Normal.
Old Armor B: Complete the game on Easy or Normal.
Rider: Achieve an 'A' or higher on Chapter 06.
Special: Collect the six Ishtar Bone Fragments.(no damage but also negates the score you get for fighting and collecting items through a stage).
Out in Japan and the US, due Europe: September 9th
My hopes were high for this, 3 years of hard work from a development team led by SawakiTakeyasu (Devil May Cry) and MasatoKimura (Okami) :p the vids look passable :) and I was eager for something fresh :P But a scarcity of reviews prior to the US release date (always a bad sign), and a hint on twitter from JamesSterling suggesting a less than stellar offering, cast a dark shadow on my expectations. But fear not!
Japanese reviews: A 34/40 (85%) in Japan's Famitsu magazine, user reviews had been less kind (78%).
With a curent score of 78% Xbox 360 and 79% Ps3 on Metacritc
Suggests a rental first,.though the replay value is low... decisions decisions
If you trust your magazine reviews
9 out of 10 Game Informer
9 out of 10 Playstation the official Magazine
A+- Sci Fi Magazine
IGN blasted it: "In the end, El Shaddai attempts to do too much, and much of what it does it doesn't do well". 50
But those without the caffeine suggested: A rare treat of a game and a celebration of video games as an art form. An unconventional game and an entertaining adventure despite some of the creative gaps I like it as an art piece and I dislike it as a game. Leaves you smitten and awestruck, Achieves what precious few can manage, aesthetic sophistication and a great game. This game is definitely worth checking out for people seeking something new
Game adaptations of films have always given me goosebumps. Film studio's and their blood rush to maximise a film's franchise earnings, have contributed to a growing catalogue of unplayable and abysmal offerings.
A quick googly search for some recent offerings, shows that unfortunately the trend is set to continue. You'd think some accountant would notice flop after infamous flop, but apparently there is still some money to be made in rushing a title to market to coincide with a film's release.
So I sat back and smiled smugly to myself, secure in the knowledge my filmgamedar and goosebumps will protect me well into the future. But the smile quickly vanished as I noticed a copy of Doom in my dvd collection.
Several minutes later, and out of breath I scanned my hastily scribbled list of game to film adaptations in my dvd collection. And for the last hour have searched and searched for an excuse as to why my Bloodrayne (yes both of them) dvds are nestled next to my much cherished copy of Blade Runner, and despairing that a copy of the straight to dvd release of Dead Or Alive, is rubbing shoulders with my copy of Downfall.....
So the images above an apology of sorts and the dawning of some insight as to why I'm a complete sucker for game to film releases..... :(
From top to erm...bottom
Angelina Jolie in her role as Lara Croft, Tomb Raider 2001
Sienna Guillory as Jill Valentine in 2004 Resident evil Apolcalypse
A far more earnest and permanent investment than indelible ink or fanart ..... game tattoo gems from the wumbernet. There be Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Mario, and Vault Boy from the Fallout series.
Straight from the elderly workshops, and still smarting from the blonde femshep poll landslide on facebook, Mass effect 3 forum avatars for your delectation.
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Okay first off an admission....I don't have Kinnect! and up until now the only thought I ever gave the peripheral was, where would I put one? Entrenched as I was with my less than passing regard for this piece of wizardry I was certain that unless ordered by my doctor to exercise more often, then Kinnect and it's family friendly titles would never grace the doors of my shack.
Until that is, I read the following......
"At one point I was bludgeoning some zombie or other with a scooped-out chest cavity and a Rod Stewart haircut." Christian Donlon Eurogamer
Rise of Nightmares is a survival horror fps developed and published by Sega.
pegged for release September 2011.
Kidnapped in Eastern Europe (saving you plently of rendition time) you must survive the night in a mad scientist's (Viktor) castle that unfortunately seems to hold a number of less than friendly undead inhabitants.
Infuriating, vexing! shakes walking frame at Atlus execs...
But my enthusiasm for this weird, whacky and wonderful departure from the norm, albeit terrifying in it's difficulty (I'm reliably informed...) has not been diminshed. So bemoaning my place of birth, I ventured into the realm of spoilers, tips, walkthroughs and cheats and discovered realms of building blocks, enigma coins, a hidden Rapunzel mode, the Stray Sheep bar, all too much to take.
Fortunately I saved the highlights of my ill advised ramblings to bring you the cream of the crop. Hopefully by the time the game arrives, I'll have forgotten what I've read.
For those of us suffering mild overdoses of high resolution graphics and jaw dropping eyecandy, a respite from the onslaught. Kurnik (aka PlayOK) is a free to play online games website featuring classic board and card games.
Tired of facing the screaming hoards on Playstation Network or Xboxlive, then settle down to a friendly game of checkers, ludo, mahjong, perhaps even a racy hand of gin rummy, against a (hopefully) live opponent. Feel like running in the face of copyright infringements, then try Kurnik's version of Scrabble (Literaxx,Literaki)and Monopoly (Blogpoly,Netopol).
Originally a Poish only website, founded in 2001 by Marek Futrega, Furnik now supports over 30 classic games, is available in 34 languages including Japanese, Chinese and Greek and has a current ranking at 10,085th on Alexa. A simple sign up process lies between you and an evening of relaxation.
13th mothership title in the Tales series, from Namco Tales Studio for PS3 and set for release in Japan on September 8th 2011. As of yet, no Western release dates confirmed.
Alf the Helper: let me see there was Tales of.....Phantasia, Destiny, Eternia, Destiny 2, Symphonia, Rebirth, Legendia, Abyss, Innocence, Vesperia, Heartand, and erm... oh yes of course, Tales of Graces.
Elderly: Welcome back! ....
Alf the Helper: thanks... :)
In a break from tradition, the game features a new "behind the back" viewpoint with two playable characters, Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell. Both characters live in the world of Liese Maxia, where humans, spirits and demons are able to reside together in harmony.
Players will choose one character at the begining of the game and experience events from that character's perspective.
Alf the Helper: The game's battle system "Double Raid Linear Motion Battle System" or DR-LMBS, focuses on two-chara...
(Elderly releases the trapdoor underneath Alf's chair)
A horror, puzzle-platformer, adventure game, with mature themes, both sexual and religious, developed and published by Atlus for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
"Atlus' willingness to create and publish something as unique as this is truly commendable" quote from 1up review
Players control a man named Vincent who, after meeting a strange girl named Catherine and cheating on his girlfriend, begins having strange nightmares, during which he fears he might be killed. Scoring a commendable 80% Ps3 and 83% xbox 360 on Metacritic.com
Game Trivia: Kadokawa Games published a novel based on the game on May 20, 2011 In response to players' complaint on the game difficulty, Atlus released a patch with a new difficulty mode called Super Easy mode for the PS3 and xbox 360 in March 2011
Reviews Summary: Shallow characters, and monotonous puzzles Not an rpg, the difficulty is going to alienate a very large amount of people. Like a relationship that's going nowhere, Catherine has a few bright spots that will make you want to hold on An intriguing affair that makes you question the type of person you truly are Unusual, startlingly innovative and engaging, nuanced storytelling Arcade-style gameplay with one of the most engaging, emotional narratives seen in a videogame
A combination of 3D platforming and third-person shooter, developed by Naughty Dog. Released November 16th 2007, North America A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Scoring 88% from both users and critics on Metacritic.com
Game Trivia: Game designer Tim Schafer, the creator of early Lucas Arts adventure games such as The Secret of Monkey Island, lauded the game, saying he "liked it a lot"..... ? In July 2011 it was reported that Neil Burger, director of Limitless would direct a film adaption.
Reviews Summary: Combining key elements that every gamer holds dear in a game that looks and feels like a blockbuster film. Some slightly uneven gameplay, a fairly standard adventure game at its core Attention to detail, mind-blowing visuals, fantastic combat, immense climbing puzzles and a brilliant storyline Gameplay comes up short, turning key moments in its 8-to-10-hour run time into frustrating, repetitive slogs The only set back? the game length It's involving in it's narrative, a triumph of pacing, and simply a pleasure to play
With a 29 year old Zx Spectrum still doing the rounds?
Thirty years from now, I can imagine a market for the xbox 360 and Ps3, but not so sure I'll still be teetering on the edges of oblivion.
And if that dosen't jar you awake, take a peek at which rare factory sealed game is fetching $500,only on Retro Treasures.
Sequel to the critically acclaimed debut title from Ukranian based 4A Games and author, Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033, due March 2012 for xbox 350, ps3 and PC. Metro last light picks up after the "bad" ending from Metro 2033, in which Artyom delivers a devastating attack on the mysterious supernatural race known as the Dark Ones.
Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, mutants stalk the catacombs. The station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power, and you hold the key to survival of the human race – "the last light in our darkest hour"
Alf the helper: Apparently mr.Elderly, Metro 2033 had many PC gamers updating their graphics card to cope with the full spec required, and Metro Last Light will be no different, though the 4a wizards are optimising code to run on lower spec machines.
Elderly: Really?, and I suppose you have a reference for that piece of information.
