We've been set up...
Talk about an adrenaline rush. Tomorrow store shelves will be graced with Spec Ops: The Line from 2K Studios. Considering Boderlands is up there on my "Favorite shooters ever" list, the hopes are high for this latest effort. Tossing the camera back into third person and sending a near-futuristic marine into the jowls of hell (or in this case, Dubai) may yield some interesting results.
As for the trailer itself, it felt more like a trailer for an action movie than a video game, which is the point I guess. I was reminded a lot of the GTA4 trailer that made such waves with one shot of Niko walking toward the camera while the scenes changed around him. The story is very hazy though: which side is our guy on? Who set up who? He seems American, but this doesn't necessarily seem like formal military.
Needless to say, I'm rooting for you 2K.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Official Info Video
It ain't about the money, honey
Just as the first line states: New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS is finally here. A sequel to the revered (yes, it was actually really good) New Super Mario Bros., one of the first times Mario has had success on the current generation of Nintendo handhelds.
This NSMB has changed the formula this time around; it's all about the pocket change. Gold takes a leading role in the next installment of Mario's never ending quest in a big way. Close to everything you do in the game leads to you getting coins. Blocks turn to coins, enemies poop coins by the thousands, I bet the Hammer Bros just wail pennies at you. There's even a challenge issued at the end to see who can collect 1 million coins first. Yes, you read that correctly. I don't think I've collected more than 10,000 coins in my entire Mario career... ever.
My question for the developers: what on Earth are you doing? I do get that the old formula is old, but a change this drastic (not to mention materialistic) takes so much of the energy for the game. Mario is meant to be speeding through complex levels at high velocities thwarting Bowser from taking Peach and the Kingdom all over again. This seems like a arcade side scroller gold rush. You pick what works better, but I'll take the classic plumber.
Just as the first line states: New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS is finally here. A sequel to the revered (yes, it was actually really good) New Super Mario Bros., one of the first times Mario has had success on the current generation of Nintendo handhelds.
This NSMB has changed the formula this time around; it's all about the pocket change. Gold takes a leading role in the next installment of Mario's never ending quest in a big way. Close to everything you do in the game leads to you getting coins. Blocks turn to coins, enemies poop coins by the thousands, I bet the Hammer Bros just wail pennies at you. There's even a challenge issued at the end to see who can collect 1 million coins first. Yes, you read that correctly. I don't think I've collected more than 10,000 coins in my entire Mario career... ever.
My question for the developers: what on Earth are you doing? I do get that the old formula is old, but a change this drastic (not to mention materialistic) takes so much of the energy for the game. Mario is meant to be speeding through complex levels at high velocities thwarting Bowser from taking Peach and the Kingdom all over again. This seems like a arcade side scroller gold rush. You pick what works better, but I'll take the classic plumber.
Monday, June 18, 2012
The Sims 3: Supernatural Announcement Trailer
I'm not mad... just disappointed
The Sims is known for its wealth of ridiculous expansion packs, and Supernatural seems to be taking that to an entirely new level. However, none of what I saw in the announcement trailer looked original whatsoever. First I was watching Twilight, followed by Harry Potter, sprinkle a little Peter Pan, shuffle on over to a bad zombie flick (which actually looked kinda cool), and then cap it all off with more freaking Twilight. Man, I hate vampires.
Whatever happened to the days of Sims expansion packs that progressed the game instead of rendering it even more useless? Sure, Ambitions and Generations had some useful aspects to them, but not to the degree that University did for the Sims 2. Until Maxis wants to start making expansions that aren't just in the market to make some money, I won't be buying.
The Sims is known for its wealth of ridiculous expansion packs, and Supernatural seems to be taking that to an entirely new level. However, none of what I saw in the announcement trailer looked original whatsoever. First I was watching Twilight, followed by Harry Potter, sprinkle a little Peter Pan, shuffle on over to a bad zombie flick (which actually looked kinda cool), and then cap it all off with more freaking Twilight. Man, I hate vampires.
Whatever happened to the days of Sims expansion packs that progressed the game instead of rendering it even more useless? Sure, Ambitions and Generations had some useful aspects to them, but not to the degree that University did for the Sims 2. Until Maxis wants to start making expansions that aren't just in the market to make some money, I won't be buying.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Marvel Heroes: Official First Look Trailer
Captain America looks... cute
Ah Marvel, The Avengers came out and it was so good; that just meant there had to be another game. It's cool, I love money too. I probably love the Avengers even more, but this trailer did not foster that love. For a PC only title, the gameplay looks and sounds like an arcade. Corny punchlines, comic worthy sound effects (BLAM!), and disjointed attacking make Marvel Heroes a game that looks like 2012 but plays like 2004. Thank goodness I still have my copy of Roller Coaster Tycoon.
Ah Marvel, The Avengers came out and it was so good; that just meant there had to be another game. It's cool, I love money too. I probably love the Avengers even more, but this trailer did not foster that love. For a PC only title, the gameplay looks and sounds like an arcade. Corny punchlines, comic worthy sound effects (BLAM!), and disjointed attacking make Marvel Heroes a game that looks like 2012 but plays like 2004. Thank goodness I still have my copy of Roller Coaster Tycoon.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Halo 4 "Red vs. Blue" Trailer
Talkin' bout November 6th
Rooster Teeth has really found a gold mine with their flagship web series "Red vs. Blue", and 343 is making an excellent choice using them in their advertising. I will now never forget November 6th, 2012 as the release date for Halo (how could I anyways?).
Most of the RvB goodness is in full effect here: Griff sarcastically questioning everything, Simmons kissing ass, Sarge being generally clueless and brutish, with the bonus of a Blue spy session. My only question: Where the hell was Caboose!? He's easily the most entertaining member of the Blue team (although Tucker making uncomfortable sexual jokes never gets old) and having him in the video would have been awesome.
Nevertheless, using RvB to promote the new Halo is a brilliant choice, and lots of their fans will be very happy about their inclusion.
Rooster Teeth has really found a gold mine with their flagship web series "Red vs. Blue", and 343 is making an excellent choice using them in their advertising. I will now never forget November 6th, 2012 as the release date for Halo (how could I anyways?).
Most of the RvB goodness is in full effect here: Griff sarcastically questioning everything, Simmons kissing ass, Sarge being generally clueless and brutish, with the bonus of a Blue spy session. My only question: Where the hell was Caboose!? He's easily the most entertaining member of the Blue team (although Tucker making uncomfortable sexual jokes never gets old) and having him in the video would have been awesome.
Nevertheless, using RvB to promote the new Halo is a brilliant choice, and lots of their fans will be very happy about their inclusion.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Sim City "Water" Trailer
Don't drink the water...
Video Courtesy g4tv.com
So calling this video a "trailer" is a bit of a stretch, but what we see here is really cool. Sim City is synonymous with nostalgia for many gamers (including myself) so getting to see some features is never a bad thing. Proving that Sim City will be pushing for both realism and terrifying difficulty, we have the water system.
Coloring the ground to show where the water is makes for an easy way to determine where you're town should go; any good simmer should know that you go where the water is. However, this quick trailer showed us that placement of other buildings, especially the ones that create pollution, can have a detrimental effect on your populations. As we saw here, keeping the power plant too close to the water tower caused pollution in the homes, and therefore some very sick sims.
So it looks like water is going to be one of the many challenges facing you in the new Sim City... just behind the giant alien that comes from space to destroy everyone.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown - Poison Ivy Trailer
Girl, I must *warn youuuuuuu*
What could possibly make an Arkham City port on iOS better? Obviously throwing in Poison Ivey as extra bad guy and getting to kick the tar out of a possessed Robin. Not much else to see here in this quick 52 seconds, lots of the same Batman ass kicking with a little bit of Robin punching that I know tons of caped crusader fans will be dying to get their hands on. Someone get me an iPad!
...But seriously, can someone buy me an iPad?
What could possibly make an Arkham City port on iOS better? Obviously throwing in Poison Ivey as extra bad guy and getting to kick the tar out of a possessed Robin. Not much else to see here in this quick 52 seconds, lots of the same Batman ass kicking with a little bit of Robin punching that I know tons of caped crusader fans will be dying to get their hands on. Someone get me an iPad!
...But seriously, can someone buy me an iPad?
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