New Black ops Map Pack Escalation

I just finished playing a little bitted of the new Black Ops maps. And this is what I think of them. First off there are 4 new online maps Zoo, Hotel,Convoy and Stockpile.On top of that there is a brand new Zombie map too. It is call , Call of The Dead and it is fucked up.


Let go over each new map quickly. We will start with Zoo. Zoo is not a bad map it is every close combat oriented map. With a lot of chock points and flanking routs to use at you will. If you did not get this from the name of the map. It take place in a zoo. I found that the map was built out from  on center point that is small court yard. Where you will find B if playing domination.This map is highly crazy and haft the time you will not none where you are. But I would say that will work it self out in time. When we all start to play the map more.All around Zoo is not a bad map but it just seem like this was built for run and gunning, which is a good thing if gamers would not camp all the time.

The next map is Hotel. Hotel is a lot like high rise from the last CoD game.It is splits it self into three different running path that you can take to get from one side of the building to the other.This map has way to much going on with it. There is just way to many building and shit  on the map. If they just toned down  the map just a little bit this map would be really good.There are elevators in this map which I really like to use. They go from the bottomto the top floor of each of the two building on either side of the map.They are fun to use  as a decoys. You can just call them down if they are at the top floor then  quickly run up the stairs as you enemy is running to camp the elevators doors. There are two of them in each building.Thats all I have to say about Hotel at this time.

Convo the third map out of the new maps is be far the best I would say. It is the cleanest map out of all them. The map is well layout. It has alot of ways to run. But also has alot of good place  hold off the other time and regain your self after you have killed the enemy player.Convoy  map is split in to two side by small part of a highway.This map is built for the type off CoD that we are all like to play. That all I have to say about this map.

The final online map is Stockpile.This map is not best. I do not like. It main focus is the one center building which is not bad. but it is too hard to hold the building. There are just way to many ways to get into the building. This map is just a little bit to small. They packed way to much in the map for  the size of the map. If they removed some of  the shit from the map or even just mad it bigger this map would be sick.That all I have to stay about it.




Call of the dead the new zombie map. This map is be far the hardest one I have every played, It is also by far the best one I have played too. Which makes it a sick map.In call of the dead you well play as Robert Englund, Sarah Michelle Gellar,Michael Rooker and Danny Trejo. Yes those all are actors from past zombie movies. Here is the aspect of the map that will change your whole game play and it is George A.Romero, who will spawns right off the start with you and will fellow you around for the full game or till you kill but I'm not sure if you even can. He dose not move that fast, but if you shoot him speeds up and  chase you.If that happens  pull him in too the freezing cold water . Where he will claim down and will not be raging anymore. There also two new power weapons to play with. There a zip rope and  lunch pad to use too. The map is also  on a boat that has crashed next to a light house. That is all I'm going to say about it for now but check back later this week because as soon I figurer out the new zombie maps I will be posting on who to go a far as you can on it.


The Escalation map pack has ups and  down but it is every easy to see where all there hard work went and that was to the Call of the Dead map.They put more work into the  new zombie maps , but that dose not mean that the online maps sucks. They are good too, There was just more room for improvement on them. This map pack is a must buy for the Black ops players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops - Special Grenades

Has anyone noticed that when playing Black Ops online, no matter where you go you seem to get instantly blinded or slowed by a flashbang or concussion grenade? It just seems that every time you run from your spawn location, to the action you end up getting instantly effected by a special grenade then you instantly die, which results in yet another respawn across the map, and another adventure across the actionless environment all the way to the firefight only to be killed again while you were blinded or slowed. I realize that there is a counter, being the Tactical Mask Pro perk, however, this perk can be a pain to obtain and not everyone wants to have to rely on a perk in order to make the game playable.

Now this may just be my opinion, I mean there aren't a lot of complaints going around about the use of special grenades. Actually, there isn't even much complaining about noob tubers these days. However, the last few nights on Live, about 90% of my deaths were somehow related to a special grenade. Now if these were instances in which one special grenade went off near me and I died as a result, then I find that acceptable. However, this is not what's happening. I end up in an endless array of being blind and slowed simultaneously and consecutively with 3-4 grenades flying in my direction and going off for about 20 seconds straight followed by the enemy team finally realizing that I can't fight back and gunning me down while I'm completely unaware of what happened.

I don't know what can be done with this issue. I mean, maybe it's just a phase that Call of Duty players are going through. However, if this continues, I personally find the game almost unplayable especically when an organized team is playing (ie clan) in which they collectively converge on positions. I just really hope that this ends soon, or I may be looking into finding a new FPS to play until it ends.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim

All I can say is about time. I have been waiting for the next Elder Scrolls game for so long now. And on top of that the trailer for Skyrim looks so  good. They make me went to play it right now. If you have not seen the Trailer here it is give it a watch:

The Story behind Skyrim is that you are the only one left that well be able to kill the evil dragon that has returned . So that is the basic that I get from watching the trailer.Sykrim promises  to give us  even more options to make then Oblivion did. Which is just crazy because if that is the fact then there will be so much to do and so much to play with. 


This game just is going to be so overwhelming at first. You mind just start thinking about who fun this game is going to be .And if you are going to play a mage or battle mage, archer or any other class you could think of.


I have not only seen good thing about this game I have also been told some pretty mind rattling things to. Like they are talking about removing mounts from the game. Which if they do would piss me right off because we all know that the game is going to be huge ass game and if he hafted to walk or run every where it is going to take for every. Which would be sad because alot of us do not play the game just to spend  hours running around. When if we had mounts it  only take  min's to get place. They sad that they are think about because  they think mounts take away from the game. Bullshit they add to the game.




What gather  from the trailer and what I have read and seen is that this game is set in  a Barbarian environment.Which looks to be well finished.The Barbarian look to the game is kinda new. I can not think of one big game that has used that fell and look before. I just hope if this is the case and they are going for the Barbarian look and fell that get it right.


Skyrim also better come out with no big glitches just due to the fact they have been working on it for a long time now not has long has D3 but still I think that it should be able to run fast and smooth right out the gate . I would  not be to Happy if it did not after waiting this long for .


Well that all I got to say for now. Skyrim will be out on 11.11.11

The new Patch for Black ops

Is it just my or is every one sniping  since the new patch  about two days ago. If it is then just stop reading now . But if I'm not the only one then why not read on. That lasted patch has improved sniping by alot  in the game which would be ok if not every on playing now felt like they had to pull out a sniper  and use it all the time. I played alot of  the game lasted night and it seem over 50 % of my death where from snipers and no I do not die alot. It just start to piss me off. I actually like this game alot more when the snipers where not really even a part of the game at all. I think that they should just remove them all and  add in some more SMG or other games  to replace them. It just that they seem so cheap since  only one is bolt action the rested   can shoot as fast as you move you finger  which is just  retard at times.  They should remove them or  make them all bolt action to even out the playing field but that just what I think and what do I know.

World of Warcaft : Patch 4.0.1

WoW "World of warcaft" has just realessed  patch 4.0.1. So let take a look at what they have changed this time around.Click here to see the full patch notes http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/patch-notes/4-1-0.


One of the big parts in this patch is the rise of the Zandalari.The Trolls are starting to fight us for control. This means that Zul'Aman has returned to the game . It will now be a five-player heroic dungeon.Zul'Aman will give us level 353 loot too.Also  The Grudashi Tribe Persists Twill be returning to the game it also will be a level 85  five -player heroic.There also will be update  versions of the pets and mounts that we used too be able to get from them.


Guild Challenges have been add to the game. These will give your guild something more to do as a guild each week.This will help to bring your guild's closer together. Guild Finders have been add to help us all find the best guild out there for what we want to do. Let be just playing  with some other friendly players  or find more hard core players like your self to play with.


General updates not much has changed in this department at all but they have changed a few things. They  Rescaled Resillinence so that it has linear returns. Which I do not know if thats such a good thing but  we well see. The best  part so far is now you will no longer hafted to go hunting for the  retards corps who released him self. You can no just click on their unit frame. Now that is a nice change and we will save a lot of time now that we do not hafted to wait for them or go find their corps.

I would love to go through every class and  give my insight  on them but I just do not have the time to  what I can say is nothing to game changing has happened in this patch.


For more info on the patch go check out the patch notes  at http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/patch-notes/4-1-0..

Drunk gaming made by Alli from CTFXC

The reason why I'm posting  about Drunk gaming is because I'm not sure if it is a good thing or bad.When I first found out that Alli was making  gaming videos and that they where not going to be like any other gaming vids out their today I was looking forward. I really could not wait to see what her and her brother where going to do. When I start to think about I thought that they would like play the game then try to do something in real life that would be like what they did in the game. But then when the first video was released I not sure what to think about them at all.

Do not get me wrong they are fun to watch and interesting.But it the whole fact that it is kinda promoting drinking. Even tho they say that they are  not. They really are. You got to think about who would be watching these videos and who watches gaming videos. Most people who watch gaming video are most likely between the ages of 10 to 18. Yes I know there is  big number of older people who watch gaming videos which is great. But the fact still remains that alot of younger gamers well be watching these videos. No not every young gamer that watch Drunk gaming is going to go try it. That  is not what I'm saying. But there will be those young gamers out there, that will watch and  say to them self that looks like fun I should go do or try that with my friends.

If you think like that you can see my point. I'm not saying get ride of them or anything. I just would like to see some sort of warning before the video's that way parents  will know what their child is about to watch. Even if at the end if they came on and said that drinking under age or something is bad and you should not do it. Yes I know that still is not going to stop the young gamers or young people from watching them. But it just meted be enuf to stop them from drinking before they should. It also makes them look more responsible too.


That just my thought.Anyway I did like Drunk gaming. It was really funny and creative.Keep them coming just try to add some warnings or something in that way bunch of kids do not go and try it.

Home Front snipers

I think that the snipers in home front are actually really well balanced with the rest of the guns in the game. A lot of people out there that play home front say the snipers are gay and that they should be removed from the game.The only reason that I can think of for someone wanting the makers of home front to remove the sniper refile would be that get killed a lot by the snipers refiles.Which makes them think that snipers are over powered. When in reality the sniper refiles are not overpowered at all. I if you have try to snipe in home front it is not easy at all. The first sniper refile  is a semi auto   that takes two shoot to kill someone and the scope on the refile is not that good at all. The second sniper refile has better scope but it is a blot action refile which  and it still takes two shoots to kill someone. So sniping is just like anything else in home front if your good at it well look like the gun owns is overpowered when it is actually balanced out really well. Plus you can not add scopes or silencer to sniper refiles. That just what I think about.

Overpowered Guns in Black ops

To start this off you must ask your self this question  " Are any guns in CoD black ops overpowered?"

My answers to that question would be yes. Their are some guns that seem to be better then some of the other guns.But on the other hand it all depends on the gamers that is using the guns.Some gamers can own every one in the game  when using the Famas and other gamers are really good when using the MP5K. So in way every gun can be overpowered. But there are some guns that suck a lot and could use a lot more work, like the Skorpion. So it's really dumb when someone  saids that the  Famas or Gail is over powered. They really are not. The fact is that alot gamers seem to really like those guns.But the fact is that a lot them are not that good at the game with those guns. They just think that since some other gamers just owned them with the Famas  that if they use it they will be god  at the game too.

So that just my thoughts on all these people saying that some guns are overpowered when they are not really overpowered at all. It's just bench of noobs that suck at the game. Try to put the blame of them losing and sucking at the game on to something else.

The increase of noob tubers in Black Ops

Is it just me or have noticed the great increase in the number of gamers using the noob tube in Call of Duty Black Ops. Over the last 2 or 3 weeks I have noticed a great raise in the number of gamers using noob tubes.This bugs me alot  because it is starting to ruin the game for me. I do not know about you but it piss me right off when gamers sit in conners and pull out the noob and just start to fire it off and kill you. No I not raging because I suck at the game or anything. I  do say so myself I'm pretty good at the game. I go 10 or 20 positive each game.I think that in the next COD game the makers should just forget about the noob tube all together. If the noob tube was taken out of the game I think that everyone who plays would be so much happier with the game.I know I would be. But on the other hand all those kids who can only get kills by noob tubing would be pissed off. But owell that is such a small numbers of players.Their is reason why they our called noob tubes after all. Well that my rage posted for the day.

Xbox 720 ?

Their are lot of people out there today saying that the next Xbox will be called the Xbox 720 and it will be coming out in the next two or three years. But to me this sounds fishy. For all I know the next Xbox could be called the 720 that's not the part I think is wrong. I doubt  that we will see a new Xbox  2-3 years. I think that Microsoft new console will be coming out now where sooner then 3 years, but more likely to be around 4 to 5 years. The reason why I think is  because first if it was going to come out in the next year or two Microsoft would releasing more details about the console, so that we would want it more. Since they are not saying anything at all the console is now where near being ready to come out yet.Plus on top of all that the Knect just came out.Which means Microsoft for the last 2 years or so have been focused on the Kinect not a new console. Theres now way Microsoft would release any new console and till the 360 and Kinect are almost dead and making them no money. Which they are know where close to yet that why I think that the next console is not going to be out for 3 to 4 years. I  know new console usually come out every 5 years or so but the Kinect is almost like a new console. I would love to hrea your thoughts send me a email to idk92@live.ca

GOLDENEYE 007

Genre:Shooter
Available on: Wii

Graphics: the frame rate is bad for the wii, but the graphics reminded me of the n64 007 game. The character graphics are pretty bad, the gun graphic and map graphics are okay. The maps are cool looking a guess they could be better tho.  The game over all graphic are bad even for the wii.

Gameplay: The gameplay makes this one of the must have shooter on wii. The story mode is pretty awesome, same with the multiplayer. I think the best thing but the game is schooling your friends in the 4 player split screen mode. What the game lacks in graphics it makes up for in gameplay.

Audio: the audio is very  good music.  It brings me back to the n64 days where you and your buddy would spend hours blasting away on each other. The characters voice in the story mode are well done they sound very clear and real.

Other:
 it’s a nice game and a must have for the wii shooter fan and the 007 fans.

Rating:7.9/10

Super Street Fighter 3D Edition

Genre:Fighter
Available on: 3DS

Graphics: the graphics in Super Street fighter 4 are very surprising, because it was a DS system I thought they would be not that good. But I was tollay wrong, the  graphics are very nice and clear even with 3D on. But I do have 2 problems with it; with the 3D the frame rate is a little slower and the model graphics are way better then the back round graphic. Other then that best graphics I have seen on a hand held so far.

Gameplay
The gameplay in this game is just like street fighter 4 for ps3 and xbox 360. It has 32 characters and 22 maps in training mode , arcade mode, 3D versus, normal versus
 and multiplier. Super street fighter 4 also has a challenge mode and a lot more.  Great game play.

Audio:
Same as old the street fighter


Other:
I was very happy with this game and  the 3D in it. So far most likely the best game on 3DS

Rating:8.8/10

Total War Shogun 2

Genre:RTS
Available On: PC


Graphics:
The Graphics in shogun 2 are unbelievable.Yes they are just that good.The graphics are top of the line. They paid attention to every little detail in the game. The environment  in shogun 2 are just great. You get the feeling from them that you are on the battle field with your troops.The detail on you troops add to your game exp. This well off help to make you feel like you on the field to. You can zoom right  up to one of you man and look at every detail. Just the amount of time that it must of took to research who all the different solders look right down to the smallest details.Then on top of that the time it took to but them into the game. All hafted to say is just wow.There is one down side to all of the good graphics, the game lag and cuts out a little bit. Which can make you made after it happens to you a couple of times.


Gameplay:
The Gameplay in shogun 2 is not bad but just seems like it could be better then it is.They did add lot to the gameplay this time around. You can level up you generals and  other special charters. Which is really nice because they can give you a small edge that could help you win the battle or war that you are in.The single player of the game is nothing really new. They just add or change some small thing to make the game follow better. The AI in this game well do anything to win battles they surround you,pull you into traps and ect... Which adds alot to the game.But the online just makes the game worth it. You now have clans on line and fight over different lands with your clan. also you  now unlock units and buff by winning battle s and tacking over different lands. Even the online battles are good. It is always fun trying to find out new army setups to use and to win with.Sometime you well find it really hard to get into a game or stay in  a game there still are alot of bugs they need to work with it. 




Audio:
The Audio in this game is nothing over the top. It  actually gets annoying really quick. But it dose fit the game . It just sad that they did not pick some less annoying musics and voice actors because that would have put this game over the top.


Other:
The only thing I can think of is that if they just would fix some of the small bugs in the game. It would be so much better.Oh well this shogun 2 was still really good and well worth the money.


Rating 8.5/10

Gaming Buzz:F.E.A.R.3

F.E.A.R 3 which is being is released on May 24,2011. Is looking  like it is going to be another freaking stick F.E.A.R. 3 game. So here the story so far.  You play Point  man again.Fettel  is back  with unclear agenda. Well not lave Point mans side. Is try to get help to reach Alma. The rest of F.E.A.R squad that is still around  are still trying to complete their mission. The chain of command has been broken. Leaving Point calling his own shots. That sound like it is going to be a interesting story. I can not wait to get my hands on F.E.A.R. 3.

F.E.A.R 3 will have CO-OP !!!.  Which sounds sick. When playing the co-op you will be given distinctly different abilities. Which well affected your on gameplay as well as the gameplay of your co-op partner.In the co-op mode you get to play as Point Man or Super Soldier  or Paxton Fettel. That sound like it is going to add hours to the game.

Well that it for now but check back later for some more gaming news and reviews.

Youtube Gaming Channel of the week: Toby Games

This is a channel where Toby dose a bunch of different lets play's. I found that this channel was every entertaining and fun.It also is full of helpful info on the games that he is playing. His channel is great channel for anyone stuck on any of the many games he plays or if you are just looking for something new and fun to watch.
Here the link  to Toby channel :http://www.youtube.com/user/TobyGames

World of Warcaft

Genre:MMORPG
Available On: PC

Graphics:
"WOW's" graphics are unique. Alot of people well say they are shit just because they look cartoonish. But that is just what they where going for was that cartoon look.They clean and crisp. They are  colorful, which helps to keep your ons on the screen and your mind in the game.Their also is a lot attention to details in wow. But it not all perfected the graphics are really high demanding. So if your pc is not that not good or if your internet is slow then you graphics are not going to be good at all.Sometimes the lighting could use some work.But overall they are good.

Gameplay:
WOW's Gameplay is top of the line. There is so much you can do.You can do  a bunch of different profession you can do to make you money in the game. The quest in this game are really well do and there are a lot of different ones . But they can get boring  after a well because some of them are really close to being the same which is aspect  with so many quest in the game. There 10 different  race you can play as. On top there is 9 different class to play, They are all very different from each other. You can now level up 85 now, but that most likely be up to even higher in the future. This is also a never ending game which means there is no final boss that you beat and then the game ends. They are always adding something new to the game to keep you hooked. Final with wow being a MMORPG there is always other players to play with which is nice. Last time I checked there was over 10 million player active.There is also a downside to the game you haft to pay around $15 a mouth to play. But that money is not wasted, they our always updating the game and working to fix anything that is wrong with the game.

Audio:
The Audio in this game is ok.They could do a little more work on it. The background music gets annoying after a bit. On the other hand the background noise are really good.The voice over are not that bad.

Other:
This game is great game to start playing if you are looking for a game to fill a big  void of time. But if you like playing alot of different games then this game is really not for you. For the reason that this game  suck away your time like nothing.So watch out.For More info about wow check out this site http://www.wowwiki.com/Portal:Main
















Rating:9/10

Assassins Creed BrotherHooD

Genre:Fighter, Adventure 

Available On: PS3,Xbox 360,Pc

Graphics:
Assassins creed game's have always been pushing to make their graphics top of the charts. Assassins Creed Brotherhood dose not disappoint at all. The graphics in this game are fantasist. The lighting in the game is right on the spot. The light reflexes of glass and water, to make you feel  like you are in the game. They also put a lot of work in to the small details. All the building's look great. It  makes you feel  you are in the game your self. All of your characters  action are really smooth. the AI also looks really great too. You would think with such high graphics this game would cut out take forever to load but no it got  some small lag init sometimes but nothing too bad at all.


Gameplay:
Again  this game dose not let down with it's gameplay. The climbing and building scaling  is better then it was in the last games, but still could use some work. You well get pissed off sometimes when the camera keeps you from seeing where to jump to next. also sometimes you will just not grab on to the stone sticking out of the wall. The combat in this game is awesome. There are ton of different move you can and ton of different weapons to use.There are just alot of different ways to kill you enemies. The AI in the game are not bad. But this is where they could  put some more work into.


Audio:
"Audio" Well it just the same as any other game nothing to special here. It just what you though it would be. Which is just fine.


Other 
This game is great game. You will not like is you did not like the other games. If you have not play the other Assassins Creed games you should play before you play this one or you well not understand the storyline. The storyline in this game is rich with lots to do.


Rating 7.5/10

Game of the week: Home Front

 The game of week is basically what game I'm playing that week.This week I well be playing Home Front alot.Home Front is a great game. I well be playing it online a lot if I do say so I am pretty good at it too. I am playing this game because it is a change from CoD and it is a nice change too. So If you our getting bored of CoD why not try home front it is nice change.

Youtube Gaming Channel of the week: Swifty (johnsju)

Every week I will pick a youtubers channel that has something to do with gaming and I think is cool and post it up here. This game channel is one that you all well most likely know it is Swifty (johnsju). Swifty channel is sick he uploads about one video a week and like to give cool shit away :). He give out a lot of info about wow (world of Warcarft) and  just day to day life. which is really nice. 


So go check out and sub to him if you like what he is all about. 
http://www.youtube.com/user/johnsju

Fallout New Vegas

Genre: RPG 
Available On: Xbox 360, PS3, PC


Graphics:
The graphics in this game are great. They go into alot of detail. Alot of the time some  objects will take a little to load in.Which is ok because there is alot to load.They could have done a little more work on some of the smaller thing. Overall the graphics work well.


           Gameplay:
New Vegas  gameplay is well done. In this game you go between first person and 3rd person, when ever you want too.Which is really nice. You can also chose between using malay weapons,gun, Energy weapons and explosive. You can also mix them up if you want too. Which allows for a lot of fixable. You level and when you do you can skills to different thing like gun skill or speech ect...  Also the AI in the game are really smarted they flank you and  will team up on you. Which makes this game a change which is nice for a change. There are so many quest in this game and they all or a little different, that well help keep from getting bored to quickly. There is so much more you can do in this game.


Audio:
The sounds in vegas  really fit's it. The background sound and shit make you feel like you are actually in the game. The acting in this game is also top of the line. There is not really anything more to say about  the audio.


Final thoughts:
This game would have been a 10/10 if  it did not freeze and lag alot at times. The rest of the game is sick. Also they could just put a little more time into  the main story line, because it sorted shorted. If a little longer it would help the game out a lot. I hope that they make another fallout soon.




Rating: 8.5/10  

Resistance 2

Genre: First-Person Shooter
Available On: PS3 Exclusive

Graphics:

The graphics in this game are stunning in most cases. The shading and detail on the textures really bring the game to life. However, at times in the game (when you can see really far away), the game looks really terrible. For example, when you're fighting the scorpion-like creature in a tower. If you look over the edge the graphics literally look like a terrible satellite image. Overall, the graphics in this game are very good as there are not many times that have terrible long distance graphics.

Gameplay:

The gameplay in this game is really where this game shines. The controls are easy to use and the weapons handle great. They have a variety of functions and types which offer various gameplay types to reach a broad audience. The story keeps you involved and on the edge of your seat. The co-op mode is made up of a variety of non-linear missions, which can be played split-screen, or online. The online battles are massive and the variety of game modes will keep you occupied for a long time.

Audio:

The sound in this game is very well done. The various weapons in the game all have their own unique and authentic sounds. The environment noises (explosions, etc.) all fit the game and are in good timing with the video. Each different effect has it's own separate sound effect, which really brings the experience to life.

Other:

The game has a very good/in-depth ranking system where you can unlock costumes, skins, and various accessories to trick your character out with. There is also clan support and an "Allies" menu which can be used to easily access your friends list, clan, and party members (this game supports parties).

Average Rating: 9.65/10

Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Available On: PS3 Exclusive

Ratchet and Clank: Future Tools of Destruction is the 5th installment in the Ratchet and Clank series for playstion (not including PSP). This game follows the style of Ratchet and Clank and is very enjoyable. The game has a good new storyline, bringing back everyones favorite idiot Captain Qwark!! The story is based on Ratchet finding out the secret of the Lombax and fighting against a new enemy that is the last of his kind aswell. The greatest part about this game are the weapons and the ending is amazing, anyways not going to spoil it, the weapons are upgradable and have more destructive power then in the past, Insomniac also brought back purchasing armour which can be good or bad depending on if you're a smart spender or not.

Average Rating: 8.9/ 10

INFAMOUS

Genre: Action

Available On: PS3 Exclusive

Graphics:

The graphics in inFAMOUS are simply stunning. The detail on the characters and the shading throughout the city provides for an excellent visual experience. The various pieces of junk (this is part of the story I don't want to unveil) are in great number, each with a different animation. There are usually several things happening on screen at one time (especially during missions), and there is no hit to the graphics or FPS at all. The electrical effects and various explosions are all realistic looking. They effect the lighting and shading accordingly and they don't make the game "chug" (FPS decrease).

Gameplay: 

There are various types of gameplay in inFAMOUS. Firstly, the game is a open-world sandbox game. You get to travel the world climbing, fighting, and doing various missions (main and side missions). The various gameplay types include when you're climbing around the city (like in Assasin's Creed). You have to plan your movements as you climb up buildings and random structures. Running, jumping and hanging on to anything that you can. Then there is also combat in which you use your powers, along with the environment to take on your enemies and sometimes get past obstacles that your enemies have placed in your way. There is also a Karma system which changes how the game plays out, it gives you various choises within the game and based on those choices the your character's powers change as well as some story elements and the way that the civilians view you.

Audio:

The audio in inFAMOUS is good, but nothing spectacular. Some of the sounds, such as those of the cars, are quite generic. However, this isn't to say that the audio in the game is bad in any way it's just that it isn't really unique or something to remember. Basically, the audio serves it's purpose with the strong point being the voice-overs. They are quite good and show expression accurately, suiting the position that the character is in (ie when they are in danger, they sound like they are afraid).

Other:

Overall, this game is must-buy if you have a PS3. The story-line is quite unique and entertaining to play through. Beware, some people have been reporting of crashes on certain mission. For example, I personally crashed on a particular mission near the end of the game, on the third try I experienced no problems in beating it.

Final Rating:8.2/10

Two Worlds

Genre: RPG
Available On: Xbox 360, PC

Graphics:

The graphics in Two Worlds are alright. The shading and textures appear "unpolished." Some of the textures (especially on the armour) looked sloppy and just random mix of colours. The view distance is decent, however it could have been improved. The scenery looks good, they look very authentic of the era being perceived in the game. The city design also looks authentic and the castles look stunning and very intimidating. The creatures look good and their animations perform very well in conjuction with the textures and shading. Overall, the graphics do what they were mean't to do and are decent at best.

Gameplay:

Two Worlds is an easy game to pick up and play. However, in the beginning of the game almost everything can kill you (including wolves) with ease. The world is easy to manoeuver and many hills are climable (you don't have to run up the clipping). There are various main roads and side roads which easily lead you to most objectives. However, a lot of quests are very hard to figure out. They have very little, if no information presented to the player at all (ie "Find Dave"). This can make the game frustrating and annoying to play, although many quests (including the main quest) have markers on the map where the quest wants the player to go. The leveling system is very easy to use and spells are very simple to combine (to make them stronger) and to use. The placing of points (ie talent points) is easy, and the skills are very easy to understand since they all have a full description. Overall, the gameplay is very good with just a few small issues that should have been worked out. However these issues are very small and don't interupt the gameplay very much at all.   

Audio:

The audio in Two Worlds is decent. Some of the sounds from the environment are kind of corny and annoying. Such as some really random bird "yelping." The voiceovers are not very well done at all, as the tone of the voices raise and drop repeatedly. The combat noises are annoying and un-authentic. It almost sounds like an old martial arts movie. Overall, the sound is not very well done, however, the sound track is decent and is really the only part of the audio in the game that is worth listening to.

Other:

Even though there are faults with Two Worlds, the game is still enjoyable, However, getting all the achievements is impossible due to a glitch that doesn't allow you to find all the locations (and underground loactions). The gameplay and storyline, however, is really where this game shines and those alone really make the game enjoyable.

 Rating: 8.2/10

Prototype

Genre: Action
Available On: Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Prototype is a fun game, theres no denying that. Prototype has an epic campaign it's fairly long and always provides new challenges. The main character Alex Mercer is a great character to base a game after fights his way to find out his dark past and why the city has become infected with terrible zombies and a dangerous military force called the Blackwatch. This is one of the few games of its kind that lets u infulatrate military bases, highjack tanks, and helicopters. The view throughout New York is amazing and you can run up buildings like the Empire State Building. Overall the game was worth while after the game is finished you can finish the time trials and side missions, or you can restart the game with all your powers.

 Rating:  9.3/10

Left 4 Dead

Genre: Action
Available On: Xbox 360, PC

Graphics:
The graphics in Left 4 Dead are truly stunning. The shading within the various environments fits the scene perfectly. These shadows change and react to when light is shone upon them as well, like from a flashlight. Every zombie/infected is extremely detailed, however, the same looking infected do show up quite often. The environment get's torn apart as the battle goes on, with broken walls, blood spatters, and corpses.
Gameplay:

Left 4 Dead has an extremely fun and easy to use combat system, which drops the player into the middle of a "contagious disease" outbreak. Basically, the player can collect very generic items which are all effective, however, strategy can be put behind these items. For example, if everyone chooses the hunting rifle, the group may have trouble taking on hordes of infected effectively. These items range from weapons, to thrown weapons (molotovs, etc.), to health items. This makes the game easy to play on the fly with very little, to no learning curve. Another simple aspect of the game is level design. The levels offer a few different ways to travel (various routes), however, all you need to do for all the levels is fight from Point A to Point B. This may sound easy, however, it is quite difficult at times. The difficulty levels offer a wide range of gameplay options (Easy is really easy, Expert is almost impossible).
Audio:

The audio in Left 4 Dead plays a key role in the gameplay. Various noises indicates what's in the area/coming towards the survivors (ie a puking noise = a Boomer in the area). Various infected make realistic and disturbing noises. Each special infected have unique noises they make, such as screams, which indicate which enemies are in the area. The background music keeps up with the action making the experience even more intense (ie fast music when a horde is coming).
Other:

Winner of the Game of the Year Award!!!! Yes!, Left 4 Dead one of the most incredible zombie games avalible. The campaign is based around 4 characters, Zoey, Bill, Francis, and Louis, they fight their way through hordes of zombies and special infected, such as Tanks, Boomers, Hunters, Smokers, and Witches. There are 4 main campaigns Deathtoll, No Mercy, Blood Harvest, and Dead Air, there will also be a 5th campaign released September 21, 2009. A newer mode was Survival mode when you start off in a certain area of a level and fight a endless horde of infected and special infected. The main campaigns are also played in versus where you play as the survivors and then as the infected, you are able to play as the Hunter, Smoker, Boomer, and the Tank in special areas. The witch is a unplayable character but can be a death weapon in the hands of a smoker (Drag a survivor into the witch, works every time.)
  
Rating: 9.8/10

TESIV: OBLVION

Genre: RPG
Available On: Xbox 360, PC, PS3

TES IV: Oblivion is one of the most critically acclaimed single-player RPGs of 2005 and continues to be popular among casual and hardcore gamers alike. Bringing both a massive world and several quests to the player's finger tips, Oblivion is a full experience that gives players several hours of gameplay. There are tons of quests, random events, and landscape to explore, showing off a rich and living virtual world in which NPCs have their own schedules and live life even without the player in the immediate area. RPG fans definitely need to pick this one up.

Graphic- view distance not as good as the Pc’s but still good
- textures and shading look great and react to various lighting situations accordingly

Audio- excellent audio
- "epic" orchestral music that changes as the player's situation changes (ie calm to a battle scene)

Gameplay- easy to pick-up and play
- various difficulty levels challenge the player based on their skill level
- fast-travelling allows for quick "teleportation" across the map for easy travelling


Rating 8.8/10

007: Quantum of Solace

Genre: Shooter

Available On: Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PC, DS,

Graphics:This game's graphics are good up-close. The environments look realistic up-close, however, the scenery in the background was done poorly and most of it is 2D. Overall, the graphics are good (Daniel Craig in-game looks like the actor), however, they are not amazing or anything and basically just get the job done.
Gameplay:
This game is really easy to pick up and play. The cover system, in which you go from 1st-person to 3rd-person, is really useful and works effectively. Without much conflict of accidentally taking cover on the item. The AI is good, however they are not very bright in some situations. Overall, they run, jump, and take cover in an attempt to survive and kill you. There is also noticable AI changes between the lower and higher class soldiers (higher class soldiers fight smarter) which adds to the realism of the game. The action sequences (like fighting a helicopter) are fun and intense. You really feel like you're in a 007 movie.

Audio:
The sound in 007 really fits the gameplay. When there are intense moments that only 007 would do/survive the theme music comes on along in tune with the gameplay. Also, other background music really fit the gameplay, the music changes intensity as the gameplay situation changes
Other:
Quantum of Solace is a great James Bond game, it combines both Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale which makes the game last longer, in a good way. The single player in this game is fun and has a very closed type of map which helps people like me out that get lost in games very easily. Overall the campaign is fun, but the online multiplayer is one of the reasons to buy this game, it basically is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare of James Bond games, it has fun modes like Golden Gun, Conflict (deathmatch), Team Conflict, etc. The only downfall to online is sometimes people glitch the game and basically become godly, can't die and kill everyone in one shot.

Rating: 8.5/10

Two Worlds II (2)

Genre: RPG
Available On: Xbox 360, PS3,PC


 Graphics:
Two Worlds II graphics are done really well. They load with a delays. The textures are sharp and clean. The Models are really detailed. The graphics run smoothly for the most part there're times when in combated that the graphics suffer alittle bit. The lighting in this game is almost prefect.Light well make you feel like you are really there.Overall the graphics go above then what I would aspect them too.


GamePlay:
This game is alitte hard to get used of at first . The controls are not easy at all. There way to many packed into one button. Like on the Pc the Rm is sneak,run and something else. I think if they just sat down and planed out the controls a little better this game would be way better. I did like the quest in this game and the story line is easy to follow and is easy to get  attached to. The combated in this game is not bad but could use a little more work. It seem kinda choppy at times.The AI in this game is choppy too.By that I mean  most of the AI are really good  and work well, but some of them have some issue to workout. One of the best parts of this game is who they made their magic and potion making, so flexible. All the shit you can make with them is sick. You could spend hr's just making new magic skills.


Audio:
Two Worlds II audio is ok. The musics gets annoying quickly. Some of the voice in this game our off. By that I mean sometime the AI mouth well move out of sink with the audio.


Other:
Two Worlds II is ten times better then Two Worlds one. But that is not saying that much. There is still alot of room for these games to growth. I can not wait for the next Two Worlds it should be even better then this one was.


 Rating 7.8/10

Home Front

Genre: Shooter
Available On: Xbox 360, PS3,PC


Graphics:
Home Front's graphics are no way top of the line. When on line there can be a 30 second or more delay when loading in the textures. The models graphics are good on the other hand. There are alot of small small details in this game that help to add to overall. The graphics run smoothly most of the time. Overall that get the job done.


Gameplay:
This game is not hard to pick up at all. It  feel like a mix of Cod,BF and a little but not much halo in there too. This game is in first person.  The AI in this game for the most part are good but sometimes you will find them in the weirdest spot, doing the weirdest thing.The online gameplay in this game makes it worth buying. Instated  of the whole kill streak thing in this game they used battle points. Which is very close to the kill streak system the only really big differences  is that when you die you do lose your battles points. The guns in this are well balanced for the most part.The only guns that I fine to be unbalanced by a little bit our the snipers rifles.




Audio:
The audio in this game is a little off at times.The background sound are really good too. The music is not that bad. They could have done a little more work in this area of the game.


Other:
Home Front is a great game for  any gamer looking for a different First person shooter. It is almost the perfect mix of the arcade feel of CoD and the realistic feel of BF.I really like this game. There are some issue that they need to work on like alot of the time it is hard for a party to join a game and some other small issue with the online of the game.


Rating 7/10


This is a  great first step for a new FPS  in the path of a great  FPS. I would Recommend this game to anyone.