The Calm before the Storm
With the conclusion of the popular series Gears of War just around the corner, the people over at Epic games are now hard at work on a new FPS experience entitled Bulletstorm. On paper, everything looks exactly like the companies previous entry into the video game world, but after playing the demo on Xbox Live, I am happy to tell you that this is something completely unique and extremely fun in its own right. If you like slow motion kills, launching your opponent 50 feet into the air, or shooting some bullets into aliens butts for points, this will satisfy all of those little cravings and then some. (more…)
Dynasty Warriors 7 Trailer
Two Worlds II Review
If it is a surprise to you that Two Worlds, one of the lowest points in current-gen RPGs, had a sequel planned that was actually released; welcome to the club. This fabled sequel has been told and it should be more of a surprise that it is a good game. Those with the highest of game-standards will find plenty of reasons to trash TW II but gamers with a sense of appreciation will find much to love. If you consider yourself a core-gamer and yearn for 40-50 hour RPG experiences, Reality Pump has just served your order. This is as “hardcore” as an action-RPG can get. (more…)
Review: Splatterhouse
After losing in the second round of a Madden tournament at my local rental store, one of the workers there said I could either have a free movie or half price on a video game rental. As I started to make my way towards the Game Room, something caught my eye. There it was, an updated remake of a classic horror franchise, Splatterhouse. Without hesitation, my trembling fingers picked up the game, rushed it over to the counter, and then I went home excited about how much fun this was going to be. Looking back on this decision, and after finishing this frustrating experience, maybe it would have been a better choice to get the movie instead. (more…)
Review: Nail’d
What are the 2 most important elements of any arcade-racer? My answer: Speed and track design. Techland may not have developed a game that takes the arcade-racer to new-heights, but they sure Nail’d the important parts. Nail’d tosses realistic-physics out the window for vertigo-inducing, full-throttle, ATV/MX insanity. None of what you see while racing through the 14 in-game tracks will ever be witnessed by seeing-eyes as long as you live, but this is why we started playing games in the first place, right?
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End-game Redemption – Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
It was like riding an elevator for fun, if fun could be had while riding an elevator. Castlevania couldn’t seem to help itself. Every time it seemed to take my opinions to a higher-floor, the moment would be ruined by another call to the ground-lobby. For Mercurysteam, Castlevania is a palette cleanser from the bad-taste left in the mouths of those who played Clive Barker’s Jericho. Proof of development competence in the same vein of that which was given to Rocksteady, for their work on Arkham Asylum. It took only an hour for me to realize Mercurysteam could be the “sleeper-hit developer” of 2010 — or will they? (more…)
The Unappreciated of 2010: Dark Void
Most of the critics had it all wrong. Capcom’s 3rd-person shooter is far from being one of the last games to play of the 2010 bunch. In fact, the engine presented 2010 with some of the most satisfying shooter action of the year. So, why haven’t you played it? Let me guess; you heard it was awful? Well, you heard wrong. (more…)
Preview: The Cursed Crusade
Atlus, in partnership with developer Kylotonn Entertainment, today revealed The Cursed Crusade, a new action-adventure game featuring two player co-op (online and local split-screen) for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, and PC. (more…)
Vid Review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
“ Lara Croft at her BEST!” (A) – Jeffrey d
Microview: Halo Reach
Seeing that I’m the resident Halo expert here at Rejected Gamer, I wanted to share my thoughts with you about Halo Reach. This is only a mini-review, so don’t expect too much elaboration about the game, but my full review, which will be posted on or around this upcoming Tuesday, will have an in-depth look into the game. (more…)
Review: BCFX: The Doug Williams Edition
Now I am as much of a fan of the EA sports series as anybody else, but sometimes, a little bit of variety is needed. The only problem with this is that without any type of official licensing, a sports game from an unknown developer usually turns out to be a piece of crap. Black College Football: The Experience, Doug Williams Edition, is sadly another lazy attempt at recreating a true game of the gridiron. So just how bad is it you might ask?, read on to find out. (more…)
New Features, More Money
Announced today, Microsoft plans on charging more for their Xbox Live Gold subscription. On November 1, 2010, games can expect to pay $59.99 a year, $9.99/month, or $24.99 every three months. The reason for this increase is because of all the added features that we have seen and are about to see in the upcoming months. With ESPN, Video Kinect, and Hulu Plus, Microsoft has now found a way to charge more for their service. I understand that Microsoft is forced into the increase because of these new deals, but personally, I think it’s crap! (more…)
Limbo : Spoilars!!cast
Mr.B4, and host Jeffrey break down Limbo and all of its under-tones. If you’ve played the game – which you SHOULD have already – listen on and enjoy!
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First Impressions: Monday Night Combat
When I think of a shooter based on a game show, the first thing that pops into my head is the arcade classic Smash TV. Now take that concept, mix it with Team Fortress 2′s character classes, and you’ve got Monday Night Combat. Just got the chance to check out the trial version, and wanted to share my initial thoughts on it with all of you. (more…)
Vid Review: Dark Star One: Broken Alliance
” Average isn’t awful “ (B) - Jeffrey d
