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Oct. 28, 2009
  • Remember at the very start of the game, where a quoto from Marco Polo came up on the screen. It was something along the lines as "I only told half of what I saw, as I knew no-one would believe me". So the reason that ND made this historically inaccurate, because this is THEIR version of what happened.  Anyways, definately not as scary as the bunker from Uncharted 1, but a ...
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  • This October is set to be one of the best months in gaming history with over 100 games coming out in that month. You think I'm joking? Count for yourself at http://www.tothegame.com/monthlyreleases.asp?platform=all&territory=eu&month=10&year=2008Some of the most hyped October games include Far Cry 2, LittleBigPlanet, BioShock, Fable II and Dead Space. In fact, all of those games are released on the same day! I guess that's just a testament to how jam-packed ...
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  • She might be up for some Halo 3 teabagging! DO IT!
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Aug. 24, 2008
  • I played the MGO Beta and loved it, but I never got around to the full game when I got MGS4. I agree, getting to play the game is a bitch. Signing up to 2 different accounts just to play it. And the game has a huge learning curve. But yeah, once you get into it, it's a great game.
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  • The game looks spectacular, but I wouldn't go as fars as "Best graphics ever".I'm really looking forward to this game.
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Added by microwavedapple on Sept. 18, 2008

This October is set to be one of the best months in gaming history with over 100 games coming out in that month. You think I'm joking? Count for yourself at http://www.tothegame.com/monthlyreleases.asp?platform=all&territory=eu&month=10&year=2008

Some of the most hyped October games include Far Cry 2, LittleBigPlanet, BioShock, Fable II and Dead Space. In fact, all of those games are released on the same day! I guess that's just a testament to how jam-packed October is on the video game calender. It's like developers don't want us to pay our taxes, eat or "waste" our time with school or college. They don't care if we live on the streets, begging those rich non-gamers for coins only to be spat on as our social hierarchy has diminished. As long as we spend our time and little money on video games, then the developing gods won't smite us.

OH MIGHTY DEVELOPERS, HOW CAN I PLEASE YE?! What? More games are coming out in November? Hannah Montanna DS here I come!


Added by microwavedapple on Aug. 20, 2008

So I finished Siren last night and I just submitted my review a few minutes ago. Seriously, Sirens story is just one big headfuck and wins the award for "most retarded last boss fight". But even so, I really enjoyed the game and reccomend it to any survival horror fans.

In other news, I've pre-ordered Afrika, and I'm looking forward to Mercs 2. Only 8 more days till my most anticipated game! (That's the former one I mentioned).

Oh, and before I leave ye, if you don't believe me about Siren's last boss fight, then search for it on Youtube. Seriously.


Added by microwavedapple on Aug. 3, 2008

So I started Episode 5 today. The first half was going swimmingly. But the second half of this episode is complete and utter bull. Seriously, this part of the game is impossibly bad. I've given up for now, but I tell you, I'll definately be hesitant to replay through this game again thanks to this part. Ugh.

It's like eating a 5 star gourmet meal at a restaurant, and when you ask for the bill the chef comes up and farts in your face (a cookie if anyone can guess the reference).


Added by microwavedapple on Aug. 2, 2008

Sorry I haven't given you guys a Siren update in a while (You probably don't care about it anyway :P), but I've finished Episode 4 and I'll be starting Episode 5 tomorrow. I still think this game is great. When I played yesterday, I left with a bitter taste in my mouth, thinking that the game was going downhill as it provided little scares. But it turns out, it's just because the character I played as has a rifle with infiite ammo, and can produce one shot kills. So I turned on my console today, thinking I was a hard-ass, ready to not be scared. This playtime reminded me that, I am, infact, a little pussy.

On the non-Siren front, I've downloaded PixelJunk Eden + Monsters, Everyday Shooter and that shitty Go! Sports Skydiving. The former two are hard but addictive, Everyday Shooter looks and sound extremely good, but the gameplay isn't as good as other twin-stick shooters that I've played *cough* SSHD *cough*

I've also have downloaded the Facebreaker demo, and I'm uploading my face into it as I type. Hopefully I turn out more macho than I actually am! No-one likes a boxer who looks like a stick-insect.

But yeah, that's it for now. Maybe another Siren update tomorrow.


Added by microwavedapple on July 28, 2008

After itching to play this game all day, thanks to last nights great first impression, I waited until it was pitch-black outside, turned all of the lights off and cranked up the volume. Even while the game was loading up, I was nervous. Knowing (or rather, not knowing) the horrors that awaited me. I loaded Episode 3, watched the trailer about what had happened in previous episodes, and then began to play. The next paragraph contains spoilers, for those who don't want some scares revealed to them.

I was cast into the shoes of a young girl. She was around 12 years of age, and the daughter of other playable characters who were nowhere to be seen. She was in a dark, dank and dreary room. A room in the depths of a hospital. The sound of a Shibito muttering to herself can be heard close by. Immediately I panicked, and hid under the rusty hospital bed. The sounds of the Shibito continued. A couple of minutes later, I figured the Shibito wasn't coming in to this room, so I crawled back out, into the open. I pressed up against the door. Bella's (the name of this girl) heartbeat grew louder, and quickened in pace. Anxiously, I opened the door.

Bella and a Shibito
Bella and a Shibito
























I arrived into a dark and cold hallway. A shadow cast by the mumbling Shibito lies on the wall at the end of the hallway. Naturally, I proceeded in the opposite direction. There was a set of stairs at the other end of the hallway. I knew I needed to go downstairs to escape the hospital, but I really wanted to get as far away from this creature as possible. I creeped up the stairs until I met a door. It was locked. Reluctantly, I turned around and headed towards the Shibito. After what seemed like an eternity, I was right next to this creatures shadow on the wall. I could see the Shibito's face in the shadow, it was pointed in my direction. I couldn't risk turning the corner and have it see me. There was a door next to me, also leaded towards the Shibito. I could flank it, I thought. Never taking my eyes off of the creature's shadow, I quietly opened the door.

About three feet to my right was the Shibito, with nothing seperating Bella and her. The Shibito hadn't seen me. I crept around it, gritting my teeth as I did. On the other side of the creature, I saw an elevator. I quietly tiptoed to it, and called the elevater towards me. Another eternity passed before it actually arrived. Holding my breath, the doors slowly opened. What did I see?

 

Bleh!
Bleh!























Well, it wasn't exactly that, but close enough. I then proceeded to huddle into a corner and turn the game off. No game has made me do that before, and I've played Fatal Frame. I've decided I will now ONLY play this game when it's light. I will start this part again tomorrow. If I don't post back sometime tomorrow afternoon, expect the worst. Don't come looking for me.


Microwavedapple's Reviews
Siren's atmosphere and unique enemies make it a worthwhile game. (PSN)
Four years ago Sony released a horror title called Siren, which didn't sell very well outside of Japan. Critics bashed the game for it's bad controls, tedious trial-and-error gameplay, and really, it is the sort of game that only the Japanese could appreciate. But it was praised for it's unique ...
Reviewed by microwavedapple on Aug. 20, 2008

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
Terrifying, violent and disturbing. (PS3)
His life is a wreck. Drunk, angry and dying for another drink, he crushes some pills with his glass, brushes the remains into his drink and downs the lot. An unfortunate guy gets his face pummeled in by him after accidentally brushing past him. He is Ethan Thomas, former Serial ...
Reviewed by microwavedapple on July 21, 2008

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
MGS4 blurs the line between cinematography and gameplay. (PS3)
Metal Gear Solid has always been praised (and sometimes bashed) by it's long cutscenes, movie-style cinematography and mind bending plot twists. Metal Gear Solid 4 continues this trend by not only reaching this goal, but by blasting it into hyper-space. But what hasn't been done well in a Metal Gear ...
Reviewed by microwavedapple on July 21, 2008

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.


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