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By EightBitWarrior 13 Comments
I'm an Elite Member ...AGAIN!
By EightBitWarrior 9 Comments
So what exactly have I been doing with all my time lately that has been keeping me away from posting at this lovely community? Games man. Not just any game though...
Burnout Paradise
Last night was a momentus occasion for me in the game: I got my Burnout Elite license. Not just my Elite license, but at the same time I reached Criterion Elite status (not only did I beat every event, I found all discoverables, set every time and showtime road rule, beat every burning route... basically did everything possible). Don't just take my word for it though, have some pics:
Also, take a peek at my PCPD F1 car with the platinum finish I got for 100%ing the game:
Not entirely trying to gloat here, I just was so excited to do this that I wanted to share it with everyone!
I'm going to try and get a few more achievements in the game, then what I'm moving on to next... we shall see.
Later!
PS3 Sold
By EightBitWarrior 27 Comments
Yep, I finally took the plunge today. I've been thinking about doing this for a while now, so this isn't just an impulse thing.
I know some of you will flame and bash me for it, but you know, I'm fed up with that system. I've purchased one game in the past 13 months on it (MGS4, which was no doubt amazing), and the only time I ever turn it on is when I want to use the internet browser. 600 dollar web browser. I could just as easily get off my lazy ass and use my PC in the other room.
..and lets get a few things out of the way, upcoming game thoughts:
Don't care about Killzone 2 at all
PlayStation Home is a pile of shit
God of War III might be cool, but I'd play through it once in a day or two and never touch it again (like the other games). Not the biggest GoW fan either.
...and that's about it.
Will I regret this eventually, and want a new PS3? Sure. I regretted selling my Wii. But really, that's just a shock value thing and because I don't have it... I wouldn't want to play it otherwise (afterall, that's why I sold them).
So what did I put my trade-in credit toward?
this:
this:
this:
oh yeah, and THIS!!
This official tournament grade SF4 arcade stick, made from the parts used in the actual SF4 arcade machine. If you've been paying attention to me at all, you know I'm a huge Street Fighter fan, and a lot of fighting games in general, and I've been DYING to get a tournament level arcade stick for a while. I've been saying for a while now that I really want to hit the competitive scene hard when SF4 comes out and it also happens to be my most anticipated game of the year, if not one of my most anticipated of all time.
I'll admit, I feel a bit crazy for plunking $150 down on a controller, but man, am I ever amped up about it.
February and March 2009 are going to be one HELL of a good time.
Later dudes, go easy on me.
So about the RE5 demo...
By EightBitWarrior 11 Comments
Yeah, I got my hands on it last night, and I played through it cooperatively with Wesker...
Ho.......ly.........crap!!!
Pretty much the best coop game ever in the making right there. I had my doubts, and I haven't been too excited about the game, but now I'm super pumped. They managed to give an INSANE amount of tension and fear even while playing coop, with some nice interactions between both players such as helping them in trouble with a kick/punch, healing them, giving them ammo and items, and then theres the whole strategy element like "quick block that door!" or "get over here so we can lure them to this explosive barrel".
February and March of next year are going to be SICKENINGLY good (Street Fighter IV, then RE5).
MAH GOD!
Warrior is NOT insane (video)
By EightBitWarrior 18 Comments
We're sorry, but Mike is on vacation in Candyland right now. While he's gone, please enjoy this video.
Be careful not to trip on the pile of ice cream sandwiches.
Thanks,
The Management
Oh... I guess one more for 08 then...
By EightBitWarrior 10 Comments
Literally about 20 minutes after posting my game of the year awards, I was given Burnout Paradise as an early christmas present. I've been wanting this game for quite some time now, but just never got around to getting ahold of a copy. Just played a great deal of it (mostly online with friends), and I had a great time. No, it wouldn't win my GOTY award, so thats not a concern, but I might need to edit it into a few categories now. Hmph. I guess that what I get for doing them early.. oh well, I don't think many people care too much about my other categories anyway.
Oh, and incase you missed it, here's a link to my 2008 Game of the Year award winners:
Later.
My 2008 GOTY Awards--NOW!
By EightBitWarrior 13 Comments
Well, I had a stroke of energy and motivation yesterday and decided to get everything prepared quicker than I had previously announced. So why bother keeping everything under wraps when it's finished already? So, here they are!
We'll start out with my special awards first in text form, followed by my overall GOTY nominees and winner in video form at the bottom of this blog post. So check these out:
Best Graphics:
Crysis Warhead
Metal Gear Solid 4
Gears of War 2
Fallout 3
Grand Theft Auto IV
WINNER:
Metal Gear Solid 4
I almost gave this award to Gears of War 2, due to the face value of the amazing textures and lighting that are present in that game. Through further evaluation I began to remember about the OUTSTANDING animation in MGS4, and the moments where I was questioning whether it was a pre-rendered cinematic or the in-game graphics engine, and the amazing choreography on an epic scale. MGS4 truly shines as a marvel of visual technology.
Best Story & Dialog:
Grand Theft Auto IV
Metal Gear Solid 4
Fallout 3
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
LittleBigPlanet
WINNER:
Metal Gear Solid 4
Not a surprising victor for this category, no doubt. Metal Gear Solid 4's story is everything video game storylines should be. Ok, well, maybe not every game should have such far stretched and just flat out weird storylines, but in the realm of Metal Gear Solid 4, it is superb and engaging. You'll find yourself cheering, worrying, surprised, or perhaps even shedding a few tears. Metal Gear Solid 4's storyline is without a doubt one of the absolute best in video game history, and should not be missed by anyone who enjoys them.
Best Music:
Metal Gear Solid 4
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
LittleBigPlanet
Mega Man 9
Castle Crashers
WINNER:
MEGA MAN 9
Wow. Capcom managed to take everything that was surreal about the original 8-bit mega man game soundtracks and create a new classic one that is absolutely a pleasure to listen to. Pre-release of the game I found myself going on YouTube every day and just listening to the songs over and over that people uploaded from the soundtrack. Great job, Capcom.
Best Value For Your Buck:
Fallout 3
Grand Theft Auto IV
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Crysis Warhead
Mega Man 9
WINNER:
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
How would you like to go on a brand new 35 hour adventure with over a hundred missions, tons of things to collect across various worlds, and the ability to create nearly any vehicle to your hearts content? How about if I told you it would only cost you $40? Bingo.
Coolest Game Mechanic:
Chainsaw Duels - Gears of War 2
Building Vehicles - Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Building Levels - LittleBigPlanet
VATS (Vault Assisted Targeting System) - Fallout 3
The Cell Phone - Grand Theft Auto IV
WINNER:
VATS (Vault Assisted Targeting System) - Fallout 3
There were a lot of coo game mechanics this year in gaming, but the absolute coolest and most satisfying was the VATS system in Fallout 3. Something about seeing an overly gory headshot in slow motion just never gets old. Not only that, but it's just comforting to know that your giant-ass mini nuke is going to make a direct hit and display a happy mushroom cloud.
Most Addicting Game:
Grand Theft Auto IV
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Age of Conan
LittleBigPlanet
WINNER:
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
I could have given this award to any of the five games I nominated in this category, but it all boiled down to number of hours. I recall when I rented this game through GameFly earlier in the year, I played many many many many days in a row. I probably played it for a good 2-3 months every day, and that's relatively unheard of attention span for me and games, since I tend to burn them out in a couple of weeks. You know it must have been addicted when I couldn't get enough of the nearly completely broken online in the PS3 version I rented.
Best Multiplayer Game:
Age of Conan
Grand Theft Auto IV
Gears of War 2
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
WINNER:
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Team Leader, Villa. Enough said.
Biggest Shock:
Grand Theft Auto IV
Metal Gear Solid 4
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Age of Conan
Mega Man 9
WINNER:
Mega Man 9
The shock here comes mostly from the fact that this game exists. I NEVER imagined in a million years that Capcom would go back and make an 8-bit Mega Man game (which were my favorite games in the series), so when this was announced, I almost shit my pants.
Best Exclusively Downloadable Game:
Castle Crashers
Mega Man 9
Galaga Legions
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
WINNER:
Mega Man 9
When this game was announced, of course I was extremely excited, but I was also worried. I wasn't so sure if Capcom had it in them to create a GOOD game in the 8-bit Mega Man style, considering how badly the series has been getting destroyed with the recent additions to the X series and all those weird spinoffs of all sorts. Luckily, Capcom shattered my low expectations and delivered one of the best retro-styled games I've played in years. Everything that makes that style of game is intact here: the music, the difficulty (nice and hard), the level design, and the goofyness and fun that is mostly gone from games today.
NOW ON TO THE BIG AWARD!
Overall Game of the Year:
PS3 Update & GOTY stuff
By EightBitWarrior 12 Comments
Well, I was considering it some more today, and before I made my decision, I decided to pop MGS4 in for a few to rewatch the intro and..... damn, that game was that awesome, wasn't it? I was captivated once again. Also, GameStop didn't have any 360 arcade sticks SOOooo... yeah, I'm not selling it for now.
On a different note, I'm going to be posting up my Game of the Year nominees soon. How soon? December 1st to be exact. I'll also be revealing the winners the very next saturday on the 6th, so keep an eye out if you're interested in that kind of stuff. I've been tossing around categories and nominees left and right, so I'll make sure to have my final final list by the time it goes up, and not change them in the future, hehe.
Later.
PS3
By EightBitWarrior 28 Comments
I'm thinking of selling mine.
What do you think?
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