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 24, 2013
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!
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!
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!
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!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Episode 84: Madden Holiday 25
Good morning gamers! Sadly, not much to talk about myself as far as big gaming BUT I have found a really fun new smartphone game for you to check out. It's called Gurk and it's a must have for old school gamers. It's an 8-bit RPG adventure. It's very basic, it's kinda tough, and fun as hell.
Now, onto the new stuff...
Madden NFL 25 hits Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's the 25th anniversary of the landmark NFL game and if you're holding out for XboxOne or PS4, you can get a discount that let's you upgrade for around $10. Barry Sanders is your cover athlete this year and new features include an Owner Mode where you control everything from stadium upgrades to moving to a new city, the ability to move players to new positions in the off-season, managing your NFL.com Fantasy Football team thru the game, and uploading custom rosters and playbooks.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Apocalypse Map Pack is out for Xbox360. It includes revamped maps from previous games and a zombie map set in WWI featuring giant robots!
Lost Planet 3 drops on Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's a prequel to the first 2 games as you prepare the ice planet for colonization while fighting the native aliens for resources.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows comes to Xbox360 via Live Arcade this week. It's a 4 player co-op adventure.
Pokemon Rumble hits Wii U this week. It's a fighting game where 4 players can battle with over 100 Pokemon from the first 5 games.
Killer Is Dead lands on Xbox360 and PS3 this week. You play as an assassin with a robot arm that turns into a gun, and you have a sword.
Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn comes to PS3 and PC this week. It's an MMO where a dragon has ravaged the land and it's up to you to fix things.
And that wraps it up for this week. The annual Madden Holiday gets the 25th Anniversary treatment, TONS of new games ranging from kid stuff to shooters to RPGs, and plenty more to come as the holidays creep ever closer. Until next time, get out there and get your game on!
Now, onto the new stuff...
Madden NFL 25 hits Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's the 25th anniversary of the landmark NFL game and if you're holding out for XboxOne or PS4, you can get a discount that let's you upgrade for around $10. Barry Sanders is your cover athlete this year and new features include an Owner Mode where you control everything from stadium upgrades to moving to a new city, the ability to move players to new positions in the off-season, managing your NFL.com Fantasy Football team thru the game, and uploading custom rosters and playbooks.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Apocalypse Map Pack is out for Xbox360. It includes revamped maps from previous games and a zombie map set in WWI featuring giant robots!
Lost Planet 3 drops on Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's a prequel to the first 2 games as you prepare the ice planet for colonization while fighting the native aliens for resources.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows comes to Xbox360 via Live Arcade this week. It's a 4 player co-op adventure.
Pokemon Rumble hits Wii U this week. It's a fighting game where 4 players can battle with over 100 Pokemon from the first 5 games.
Killer Is Dead lands on Xbox360 and PS3 this week. You play as an assassin with a robot arm that turns into a gun, and you have a sword.
Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn comes to PS3 and PC this week. It's an MMO where a dragon has ravaged the land and it's up to you to fix things.
And that wraps it up for this week. The annual Madden Holiday gets the 25th Anniversary treatment, TONS of new games ranging from kid stuff to shooters to RPGs, and plenty more to come as the holidays creep ever closer. Until next time, get out there and get your game on!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Episode 83: To Infinity... and Sequels!
Good morning fellow gamers. Sadly not much to report on from my end, still getting settled into the new place so gaming time has been short but I'm very close to finishing Tomb Raider and after that I think I want to dive into Defiance but I also want to play Arkham City and Bioshock: Infinite so it'll be a tough decision to make.
Anywho, on to what's new...
Splinter Cell: Blacklist hits Xbox360, PS3, Wii U, and PC this week. It's the 6th in the series and Sam Fisher is back to prevent a terrorist group from attacking US targets on their "blacklist". A new feature allows multiple targeting to take out a group on the run.
Saints Row IV comes to Xbox360, PS3, and PC this week. If you've never played a Saints Row game they are similar to Grand Theft Auto in gameplay but much more silly and over the top. In this game you play as the gang leader again who is now also president of the USA... and your fighting aliens. And there's a Dub Step Gun.
Disney Infinity comes out on Xbox360, Wii, and Wii U this week. This is a device you connect to your console then instead of games, you purchase collectible figurines that you put on the device to play as different Disney characters in their worlds or one you create yourself. 3DS, iPad app, and PC version coming in October.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified comes to Xbox360, PS3, and PC this week. It's the second rebooted game in the XCOM franchise You play as an FBI agent in 1962 trying to stop an alien invasion.
And there you have it, some stealthy spy action, some good crazy fun, a new concept for kid's games, and a remade fan favorite. One of the nice things about the end of summer is that the gaming crop is filling back out. Until next week, get out there and get your game on!
Anywho, on to what's new...
Splinter Cell: Blacklist hits Xbox360, PS3, Wii U, and PC this week. It's the 6th in the series and Sam Fisher is back to prevent a terrorist group from attacking US targets on their "blacklist". A new feature allows multiple targeting to take out a group on the run.
Saints Row IV comes to Xbox360, PS3, and PC this week. If you've never played a Saints Row game they are similar to Grand Theft Auto in gameplay but much more silly and over the top. In this game you play as the gang leader again who is now also president of the USA... and your fighting aliens. And there's a Dub Step Gun.
Disney Infinity comes out on Xbox360, Wii, and Wii U this week. This is a device you connect to your console then instead of games, you purchase collectible figurines that you put on the device to play as different Disney characters in their worlds or one you create yourself. 3DS, iPad app, and PC version coming in October.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified comes to Xbox360, PS3, and PC this week. It's the second rebooted game in the XCOM franchise You play as an FBI agent in 1962 trying to stop an alien invasion.
And there you have it, some stealthy spy action, some good crazy fun, a new concept for kid's games, and a remade fan favorite. One of the nice things about the end of summer is that the gaming crop is filling back out. Until next week, get out there and get your game on!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Episode 82: Money, Mallards, and Mayhem
Good morning and welcome back fellow gamers! Been a few weeks since I checked in but things in the gaming world have been pretty quiet this summer. Pair that with the fact that I haven't had much game time myself with my recent move. I have been working on getting 100% of all the collectibles in Tomb Raider and only have 2 or 3 areas left to clear out before moving on to the final section of the story. I must say, I'm excited!
Anyway, let's see what's new out there...
Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff hits Xbox360, Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS this week. The pair create and customize their All-Terrain Transformatron and search the world for treasure.
Payday 2 comes to Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's a heist game where you and your team rob 30 banks and use the money to upgrade guns and abilities.
Duck Tales Remastered is your DLC on the Playstation Network and PC this week and Xbox360 in September. It's a remake of the 1989 NES classic where you take Scrooge McDuck to places like the Himalayas and Transylvania looking for treasure.
And that wraps it up for this week. I actually remember playing the ORIGINAL Duck Tales game back when I was a kid so I'll def have to grab that one in September. Until next week, get out there and get your game on!
Anyway, let's see what's new out there...
Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff hits Xbox360, Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS this week. The pair create and customize their All-Terrain Transformatron and search the world for treasure.
Payday 2 comes to Xbox360 and PS3 this week. It's a heist game where you and your team rob 30 banks and use the money to upgrade guns and abilities.
Duck Tales Remastered is your DLC on the Playstation Network and PC this week and Xbox360 in September. It's a remake of the 1989 NES classic where you take Scrooge McDuck to places like the Himalayas and Transylvania looking for treasure.
And that wraps it up for this week. I actually remember playing the ORIGINAL Duck Tales game back when I was a kid so I'll def have to grab that one in September. Until next week, get out there and get your game on!
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