Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Episode 88: Soccer Double Dose

Good morning gamers! I got started on Arkham City this past weekend and I'm hooked already. It's got a lot of the same features as Arkham Asylum but with a MUCH bigger map and I feel like it's a lot easier to navigate the outside world than the first game. I'm just getting started thus far but I'll keep you updated as the story unfolds.

Now, let's see what's "kicking" this week...

FIFA 2014 hits Xbox360, PS3, PC, and Vita this week. This is the most popular sports game IN THE WORLD and this year's version adds Ultimate Team mode, a Global Transfer Network for Career Mode, and creative celebrations. Rated E for Everyone.



Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 lands on Xbox360 and PS3 this week. This is the other big name in soccer gaming and this edition adds Motion Animation Stability System that COULD mean the most realistic soccer game ever. MAYBE. Rated E for Everyone.



Armored Core Verdict Day comes to Xbox360 and PS3 this week. 90 new missions and over 150 customization options for your giant robot are the new additions in this 13th game in the series. Rated T for Mild Language and Violence.



Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is on Wii U and 3DS this week. It's the 5th in the Scribblenauts franchise and features THOUSANDS of DC comic characters like Batman and Superman who aid Maxwell in his adventures thru Gotham, Metropolis, Atlantis, and more. E10+ for Cartoon Violence.



Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Out of the Shadows hit Xbox360 LAST month but is just making it to PS3 this week. It's a 4-player downloadable game. Rated T for Violence.



The Apocalypse map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is out on PS3 this week.



And that wraps it up for this week. Plenty of soccer, some great combat gaming, and even something for the kids (or DC geeks). I'll keep plugging away at Arkham City and update as that moves forward. Until next time, get out there and get your game on!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Episode 87: I Plead the 5th

Good morning gamers! As I mentioned last week, I finished up Tomb Raider recently and it was excellent. My next undertaking will be Arkham City since I had so much fun playing Arkham Asylum. I am also going to grab Defiance and Diablo 3 for Xbox360 when I can. The first for me, the second to play with my girlfriend (gotta diversify your gaming people).

Now, let's get to the part I know you're excited about...

Grand Theft Auto V hits Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's set in LA which is called Los Santos in the game and has a map bigger than GTA III and GTA IV COMBINED! This time you'll be able to switch between 3 playable characters: Michael the bank robber, his ex-partner Trevor, and Franklin the repo man. Mini games include scuba diving and base jumping this time around. An online aspect is coming in October that will include new content, online deathmatches and racing, and the ability to join a "Social Club" with friends.



Hot Wheels Worlds Best Driver speeds to Xbox360, PS3, Wii U, and 3DS this week. It's a 4 player racing game using classic Hot Wheels vehicles on courses ranging from the Andes to the South Pacific.



Angry Birds Star Wars II hits mobile devices this week. New levels, characters, and a "telepod" that lets you "teleport" characters into the game... whatever the hell that means.

So there you have it. GTA V will be the biggest release (and probably the reason no other big games are coming out today) and is probably the reason you or your friends are "out sick" today. I'll keep you updated as I get into some multiplayer games (and if you want to connect online or have a game I should check out, email me at blando@995thex.com anytime). Until next time, get out there and get your game on!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Episode 86: Hearts, Heroes, and Hockey

Good morning gamers! I FINALLY finished Tomb Raider and I have to say, it was excellent start to finish. Great puzzles to solve, just enough action to keep it moving but not enough to take away from the story, and a great ending to boot! Up next I'm grabbing the Xbox360 version of Diablo 3 for me and my girlfriend to play and Arkham City for myself.

Now, let's see what's new...

NHL 14 is out on Xbox360 and PS3. Fighting gets an upgrade with the Fight Night boxing system and bruises that stay throughout the game. For the 20th Anniversary they added retro organ music and button layouts and a NO RULES option!



Puppeteer is a downloadable game for PS3 this week. You play as a boy who's turned into a puppet and gain powers by swapping heads on the way to battle the Moon Bear King.



Killzone: Mercenary hits Vita this week. In this one you'll revisit key events from the trilogy with rewards depending on how well you do.



The Wonderful 101 is on Wii U this week. You control a team of 101 superheroes fighting an alien invasion.



Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix comes to PS3 this week. It's the first 3 Kingdom Hearts games remastered in HD.



The Elder Scrolls Anthology hits PC this week. It's all FIVE Elder Scrolls games including the legendary edition of Skyrim and physical maps showing the regions where each game took place.

Some sports action, a couple of games for the kids, some handheld ass kicking, and a couple of classic franchise bundles. Not a bad week of games and with the holidays creeping up and new consoles on the way, the releases are just going to keep coming and coming. Until next time, get out there and get your game on!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Episode 85: Three Or More

Good morning gamers! Sadly I have no new gaming to report on but I have plans to grab Diablo III on Xbox360 so I can get back to being addicted to that. I love the game but over the years I've drifted away from PC gaming and stuck more with console games. Now one of my favorite PC games is heading to console!

Speaking of...

Diablo III comes to Xbox360 and PS3 today. This is the same as the version on PC released in May MINUS the real money auction house that got a lot of Diablo fans up in arms. There's also an expansion coming soon called Reaper of Souls.



Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse comes to Xbox360, PS3, and PC. This is a remake of the old Sega Genesis game where Mickey has to rescue Minnie from an evil witch.



Total War: Rome III comes to PC this week. It's a strategy game where the Roman Empire battles the Carthaginians, Macedonians, and Egyptians for control of the Mediterranean.



Rayman Legends hits Xbox360, PS3, and WiiU this week. It's a 4 player except for WiiU where a 5th can act as the shield with the handheld touchscreen pad.



Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate makes its way to Xbox360 and PS3. This one adds 5 new characters and a "2-on-2" online co-op tag team mode.



And that wraps it up for this week. I'm definitely gonna be grabbing Diablo III on Xbox360 soon and might even check out that Mickey Mouse remake (I remember playing the hell out of the original at my cousin's house). Until next time, get out there and get your game on!