Monday 31st January: Rant #3
Tuesday 1st February: Review #4
Wednesday 2nd February: TuleStory #1
Thursday 3rd February: Guitar Hero VII: Battle for the Earth April DLC
Friday 4th February: Black Ops Mini-Minitage #1
Saturday 5th February: Mini Review #2
Sunday 6th February: This Weeks' Blogs #3
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Top 10 #1: Top 10 Gaming Disappointments of the Decade
Lets kick of the top 10s with a Top 10 Gaming Disappointments of the Decade!
Let's kick off with...
Number 10:- Kinect
Ugh. I wasn't really expecting much from this anyway, so thats why it's number 10. This piece of kit got HUGE press. "Oh, it's revolutionary. It tracks your body". Bollocks, so did EyeToy. I was impressed by about 2 games on Kinect Adventures, the leak one and the hit ball one. The raft one was just annoying as it had to be perfectly synchronized, the one where your on a platform going along was just really badly done and the space one was just really dull. Third-party games are awful. Game Party and Motion Sports were so badly done and 'cause I'm tall I had to sit to duck on the American Football Game.
Bad.
Now for an arcade disappointment...
Number 9: House of the Dead 4 Arcade Only
Sure, you may think "Oh Well, we got Overkill". While Overkill is good, House of the Dead 4 is awesome. There are always loads of zombies on the screen and as always the bosses are amazing. It wasn't released on any console though, which I found disappointing. I'd like to get to the final boss without churning out pound coins. They have said it might happen if Overkill sells well, but still nothing. I am expecting nothing.
Aw...
You know what's next! It is...
Number 8:- Rock Band 3 Keyboard
To be fair, this isn't really the keyboard because actually using of it as it's quite fun. It's really more the horrible tutorials they give you. No little video to help with placing your fingers, just some text that goes on about crossing your fingers under or something or other. If you do well on a section three times you've mastered it. Uhh, no. I just played it three times, I don't think I can do it blindfolded. The song learning ones are worse. They give you about 5 parts of the song and don't explain anything.
Poorly Done.
More music games? You'll see...
Number 7:- Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock's DLC
There have been loads of complaints about the bad DLC output, and I gotta say I agree. 9 packs since September? I don't think so. While the DLC has been very good and I have every pack (not Telephanasm, and the KISS-Mas one isn't even available as a pack) the fact that they only do it sometimes is bad. What's really pissed me off is the Xbox Exclusive pack (and that they got MCR free). Great songs in there, and Muse, a band people have been requesting forever. I want to play Na Na Na and Resistance, so give us that pack Activision!
Grr.
Let's get away from rhythm gaming and go to...
Number 6:- No Rollercoaster Tycoon 4
:( I used to absolutely love this game. RCT2 was just amazing. Making coasters, naming customers stupid names, naming chip shops after my local ones... Ah, it was all too good. IGN have had a RCT4 page up for ages but at the moment, nothing. I am sad that the series seems cancelled or stopped as it was a childhood favourite along with Theme Park Inc.
*cries*
Now lets get onto something I didn't expect which is...
Number 5:- PS3 Launch Titles
I am so happy I continued with the PS3 because I was very disappointed with the launch titles. Resistance was the biggest. I found it quite dull at best. Motorstorm wasn't the best of racers, and for me I found enjoyment in crashing repeatedly (although Apocalypse looks awesome). SO happy I stuck with the PS3 after though. Too many amazing games.
Phew.
Now let me let off some steam with...
Number 4:- Mass Effect 2 Wins Game of the Year 2010
Yes, I was genuinely annoyed and disappointed when this got GOTY. It's a mediocre RPG at best, and it's not hard to be a good RPG. No, this is not because it is an Xbox exclusive (well, was) and I won't be purchasing it when it comes to PS3 either. Loads of great games arrived in 2010, and they give it to this game. Worst GOTY ever.
FAILURE!
Music game? Not really but here is...
Number 3:- Metalocalypse: Dethgame CANCELED
Yes, there was going to be a game based on DETHKLOK! Too bad it was canceled as it look bloody nuts! It seemed violent and had some deadly means of death. Also, you could piss on your enemies. It had an awesome metal soundtrack (or, The Dethalbum) and by the looks of it would be a great game. Sure, it doesn't look great but it was probably early footage.
Nooo!
Now for something that is complimenting Xbox, it is...
Number 2:- Amped 3: Xbox Exclusive
I absolutely love this game. Too bad it was on a rubbish console. It's a very funny, clever and crazy game. I really wish this game comes to PS3. I'd love to do the 2 player 'hurting' mission with my friends as I'm sure it'd get him into snowboarding games. I do hope they pull a 'Mass Effect 2' and un-Xbox Exclusive it as I really think it would sell well.
Ah, what!?
And now, for a huge disappointment and fail it is...
Number 1:- The Sims 3
I hope I'm not the only person who thinks this. The Sims 3 was awful. For a start, it had way too high capability needs, so it wouldn't run right. Perhaps not it's fault. Next, they gave you one neighborhood and no ability to create others. This is where the game was really awful. I loved creating miniature towns where all the townsfolk knew each other. I even made a Big Brother house! The Sims 3 has none of that and is wrecked by it's over-complicated nature. It doesn't have to fun, casual appeal of The Sims 2 and is the biggest Gaming Disappointment of the Decade.
And that concludes the list. Feel free to comment on the placings and what disappointed you.
Let's kick off with...
Number 10:- Kinect
Ugh. I wasn't really expecting much from this anyway, so thats why it's number 10. This piece of kit got HUGE press. "Oh, it's revolutionary. It tracks your body". Bollocks, so did EyeToy. I was impressed by about 2 games on Kinect Adventures, the leak one and the hit ball one. The raft one was just annoying as it had to be perfectly synchronized, the one where your on a platform going along was just really badly done and the space one was just really dull. Third-party games are awful. Game Party and Motion Sports were so badly done and 'cause I'm tall I had to sit to duck on the American Football Game.
Bad.
Now for an arcade disappointment...
Number 9: House of the Dead 4 Arcade Only
Sure, you may think "Oh Well, we got Overkill". While Overkill is good, House of the Dead 4 is awesome. There are always loads of zombies on the screen and as always the bosses are amazing. It wasn't released on any console though, which I found disappointing. I'd like to get to the final boss without churning out pound coins. They have said it might happen if Overkill sells well, but still nothing. I am expecting nothing.
Aw...
You know what's next! It is...
Number 8:- Rock Band 3 Keyboard
To be fair, this isn't really the keyboard because actually using of it as it's quite fun. It's really more the horrible tutorials they give you. No little video to help with placing your fingers, just some text that goes on about crossing your fingers under or something or other. If you do well on a section three times you've mastered it. Uhh, no. I just played it three times, I don't think I can do it blindfolded. The song learning ones are worse. They give you about 5 parts of the song and don't explain anything.
Poorly Done.
More music games? You'll see...
Number 7:- Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock's DLC
There have been loads of complaints about the bad DLC output, and I gotta say I agree. 9 packs since September? I don't think so. While the DLC has been very good and I have every pack (not Telephanasm, and the KISS-Mas one isn't even available as a pack) the fact that they only do it sometimes is bad. What's really pissed me off is the Xbox Exclusive pack (and that they got MCR free). Great songs in there, and Muse, a band people have been requesting forever. I want to play Na Na Na and Resistance, so give us that pack Activision!
Grr.
Let's get away from rhythm gaming and go to...
Number 6:- No Rollercoaster Tycoon 4
:( I used to absolutely love this game. RCT2 was just amazing. Making coasters, naming customers stupid names, naming chip shops after my local ones... Ah, it was all too good. IGN have had a RCT4 page up for ages but at the moment, nothing. I am sad that the series seems cancelled or stopped as it was a childhood favourite along with Theme Park Inc.
*cries*
Now lets get onto something I didn't expect which is...
Number 5:- PS3 Launch Titles
I am so happy I continued with the PS3 because I was very disappointed with the launch titles. Resistance was the biggest. I found it quite dull at best. Motorstorm wasn't the best of racers, and for me I found enjoyment in crashing repeatedly (although Apocalypse looks awesome). SO happy I stuck with the PS3 after though. Too many amazing games.
Phew.
Now let me let off some steam with...
Number 4:- Mass Effect 2 Wins Game of the Year 2010
Yes, I was genuinely annoyed and disappointed when this got GOTY. It's a mediocre RPG at best, and it's not hard to be a good RPG. No, this is not because it is an Xbox exclusive (well, was) and I won't be purchasing it when it comes to PS3 either. Loads of great games arrived in 2010, and they give it to this game. Worst GOTY ever.
FAILURE!
Music game? Not really but here is...
Number 3:- Metalocalypse: Dethgame CANCELED
Yes, there was going to be a game based on DETHKLOK! Too bad it was canceled as it look bloody nuts! It seemed violent and had some deadly means of death. Also, you could piss on your enemies. It had an awesome metal soundtrack (or, The Dethalbum) and by the looks of it would be a great game. Sure, it doesn't look great but it was probably early footage.
Nooo!
Now for something that is complimenting Xbox, it is...
Number 2:- Amped 3: Xbox Exclusive
I absolutely love this game. Too bad it was on a rubbish console. It's a very funny, clever and crazy game. I really wish this game comes to PS3. I'd love to do the 2 player 'hurting' mission with my friends as I'm sure it'd get him into snowboarding games. I do hope they pull a 'Mass Effect 2' and un-Xbox Exclusive it as I really think it would sell well.
Ah, what!?
And now, for a huge disappointment and fail it is...
Number 1:- The Sims 3
I hope I'm not the only person who thinks this. The Sims 3 was awful. For a start, it had way too high capability needs, so it wouldn't run right. Perhaps not it's fault. Next, they gave you one neighborhood and no ability to create others. This is where the game was really awful. I loved creating miniature towns where all the townsfolk knew each other. I even made a Big Brother house! The Sims 3 has none of that and is wrecked by it's over-complicated nature. It doesn't have to fun, casual appeal of The Sims 2 and is the biggest Gaming Disappointment of the Decade.
And that concludes the list. Feel free to comment on the placings and what disappointed you.
Saturday, 29 January 2011
Friday, 28 January 2011
Review #3: LittleBigPlanet 2
Hell to the fucking yeah!
Clue explanations anyone?
Stephen Fry:- Narrator
Out on Friday 21st January:- Explanatory
Mentioned highly on my Twitter:- Explanatory
First off, let's get the story outta the way before I explain how glorious this game is. Basically the level begins with a 'level' where you see all the developers etc. At the end however, you are attacked by the Negativatron who is the primary antagonist of the game. You visit 6 worlds, the final one being The Cosmos. I won't spoil the story but I will say the characters are Larry Da Vinci, Victoria, Clive, Avalon, Eve and Dr. Higginbotham. They are all voice acted in the main cutscene levels and they are so cheesy its brilliant.
The story mode is a very fun part of the game and the new features such as the grappling hook are brilliant. All of the worlds have a few extra levels which can be versus, survival challenges of prize levels. Tower of Whoop is one of these.
Now, it's LittleBigPlanet. Yes, that means creating! The creating tools in this game are so amazing you will spend hours fiddling with the tools and making levels. The controllinator is the most creative thing since the Swiss Army Knife. You can map your controller to anything. For example, you could add an advanced mover into its logic and set the up and down controls for it. Simple enough. Or you could go a step further and make the player hold X to start the engine or whatever.
Another new feature is the option to build versus levels. I tried my hand at one (this very one infact) and it came out quite well. Started up with a little cutscene with the rules, a nice big camera to view to whole level, 10 points for shooting the opponent. It worked very well and was very simple. The next thing I completed was a survival challenge called The Collector's Return. You are fired at with little firey minotaur sackbots and you have to dodge them. 1 point a second. Used a score giver logic, set it to each second and it worked a treat.
Of course, I bought the Collector's Edition so I got the lovely steelbook case. I also got 7 great costumes: Toy Story Alien, Clu from Tron, The Great Gonzo, Mandrill, Cobra, Vulture and Crocodile. The costumes in this game are as wacky as ever. You will want to find all of the pieces.
There are some cool little easter eggs in the game like in-game versions of Breakout and Pong. There is also a claw game, which is as impossible as it's real life counterpart.
Phenomenal Game and I recommend any PS3 user to have this in their collection. I gotta give it perfect score, 10/10!
Clues Now!
Lets Move!
Usain Bolt is one
How about some Bocce?
First off, let's get the story outta the way before I explain how glorious this game is. Basically the level begins with a 'level' where you see all the developers etc. At the end however, you are attacked by the Negativatron who is the primary antagonist of the game. You visit 6 worlds, the final one being The Cosmos. I won't spoil the story but I will say the characters are Larry Da Vinci, Victoria, Clive, Avalon, Eve and Dr. Higginbotham. They are all voice acted in the main cutscene levels and they are so cheesy its brilliant.
The story mode is a very fun part of the game and the new features such as the grappling hook are brilliant. All of the worlds have a few extra levels which can be versus, survival challenges of prize levels. Tower of Whoop is one of these.
Now, it's LittleBigPlanet. Yes, that means creating! The creating tools in this game are so amazing you will spend hours fiddling with the tools and making levels. The controllinator is the most creative thing since the Swiss Army Knife. You can map your controller to anything. For example, you could add an advanced mover into its logic and set the up and down controls for it. Simple enough. Or you could go a step further and make the player hold X to start the engine or whatever.
Another new feature is the option to build versus levels. I tried my hand at one (this very one infact) and it came out quite well. Started up with a little cutscene with the rules, a nice big camera to view to whole level, 10 points for shooting the opponent. It worked very well and was very simple. The next thing I completed was a survival challenge called The Collector's Return. You are fired at with little firey minotaur sackbots and you have to dodge them. 1 point a second. Used a score giver logic, set it to each second and it worked a treat.
Of course, I bought the Collector's Edition so I got the lovely steelbook case. I also got 7 great costumes: Toy Story Alien, Clu from Tron, The Great Gonzo, Mandrill, Cobra, Vulture and Crocodile. The costumes in this game are as wacky as ever. You will want to find all of the pieces.
There are some cool little easter eggs in the game like in-game versions of Breakout and Pong. There is also a claw game, which is as impossible as it's real life counterpart.
Phenomenal Game and I recommend any PS3 user to have this in their collection. I gotta give it perfect score, 10/10!
Clues Now!
Lets Move!
Usain Bolt is one
How about some Bocce?
Wait, they changed the video pages too? SHIT! (AKA Rant #3: Youtube Failure 2.0)
Oh god. They can't resist fucking youtube up can they.
As if the permanent homepage change wasn't bad enough they have changed the look of pages with the video on. This has removed the little tab that you click on to get about 20 videos. This is gone now. Some big channels have latest videos underneath the video, but that's only on a few videos.
Google are totally destroying anything that is good on the internet, maybe not this website but still. All the things they say are good are actually bollocks. Forcing changes to us, the people who get you your money, wont gain you any fans. You cant even stop your own website being shit (Google Images change) so dont try to make others better.
Pricks.
As if the permanent homepage change wasn't bad enough they have changed the look of pages with the video on. This has removed the little tab that you click on to get about 20 videos. This is gone now. Some big channels have latest videos underneath the video, but that's only on a few videos.
Google are totally destroying anything that is good on the internet, maybe not this website but still. All the things they say are good are actually bollocks. Forcing changes to us, the people who get you your money, wont gain you any fans. You cant even stop your own website being shit (Google Images change) so dont try to make others better.
Pricks.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Mini Snack Battle #1: Salted Popcorn vs Sweet Popcorn
First off, salted.
I haven't much experience with salted popcorn. I always thought it'd be disgusting. When I tried it I was pleasantly surprised. It has a nice taste too it. It's like salted nuts a bit. They aren't really bitter unless you get a badly done box where a load of salt ends up at the bottom.
Next, sweet. This is the traditional cinema flavour and I can see why. It has a very pleasing sweetness to it but not enough to give you toothache. The popcorn seems to be suited to sugar a lot more than it is salt. My main gripe is that sometimes the little shell things get in the sugar which isn't very nice.
All in all, I gotta say Sweet takes this one. Slated is nice if you are a bit bored of sweet but if you want a proper, traditional and probably better suited flavour go with sweet.
(don't worry. Review is tomorrow. Unexpected homework pile ftl)
I haven't much experience with salted popcorn. I always thought it'd be disgusting. When I tried it I was pleasantly surprised. It has a nice taste too it. It's like salted nuts a bit. They aren't really bitter unless you get a badly done box where a load of salt ends up at the bottom.
Next, sweet. This is the traditional cinema flavour and I can see why. It has a very pleasing sweetness to it but not enough to give you toothache. The popcorn seems to be suited to sugar a lot more than it is salt. My main gripe is that sometimes the little shell things get in the sugar which isn't very nice.
All in all, I gotta say Sweet takes this one. Slated is nice if you are a bit bored of sweet but if you want a proper, traditional and probably better suited flavour go with sweet.
(don't worry. Review is tomorrow. Unexpected homework pile ftl)
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