Section 8 demo review

This demo is good for one reason.  It is a live multiplayer demo.  Other wise the controls are frustrating and the game aiming very impercise.  The visuals on the one map that is playable is just ok and the character design is fairly original.  The demo is a little incomplete feeling but is a full game of mulitplayer online which is more than many demos offer.  The better demo for online is GRID.  But this demo does have some positives.  It does not feature the full game content or items and has an abundance of different classes and turrets etc that a player can deploy. 

The ultimate playablilty of this game comes from rockets and frag launchers but are missiing a key element.  Being readily able to hit a target that you are aiming at.  This impercision plagues the game and the odd running and sprinting system and placement of LB as the jump button makes the game feel like it was made by Capcom. 

Being dropped out of the sky and hitting mid air brakes is neat but the best element of the technology invovled is the story behind the title.  Basically you are a futuristic version of USA's elite and super secret military unit, Section 8.  You are a master chief style ass kicker and can like wise take a lot of shit before dying.  Well actually jumping around won't hurt you but there are times when someone somehow manages to rock you out with a little graze shot or lucky bounce of the bigger boom guns. 

It is a toss up whether the HUD of your first person shooter view is a plus or an odd minus.  But it at least factors in your mech/suit/armor and helmet.  The game is not smooth but is also no as glitchy as many other demos.  For this fact alone gets the demo an extra edge over other reviews. 

Control issues aside the game is large in the fact that it is up to 32 players in a online match but small in that the demo is a minor fraction of what this game is ultimmately suppossed to bring to the table.  Who knows what will happen with the full release version of the game.  But the game recieves a 2.98 out of 5.  If the aiming system was better it would have easily been a 3.5 out of 5.  But no dice folks.  See it for yourself.  Hopefully there will be more than six players in your match because the map is big enough that if you know where to go you can complete objectives unseen from the few opponents on the map. 

NBA 2k10 demo

This as usual a good game.  Why, because it is a sports title from 2k sports.  The game plays nice and the animations are seemless.  The game has decent animations as well.  The ultimate problem with the demo is that you can't change the camera angle and i hate the view that you are stuck with.  Side to side and slightly above the court.  Seriously?  The demo looks great and even though you can only play as Orlando or LA, it is not that big of a draw back.  The demo is basic and at least lets you play a game.  Some sports demos lately only let you play half a game or even 1 minute quarters.  The passing and swatting of passes are ok but hopefully will get some attention before the release of the real game. 

The demo is good overall and recieves a 4.00 out of 5.  The game would benefit from a simpler timing for 3 pts shots as well.  Anywho.......the game will be great for those gamers and whores who already like basketball and those sports types who actually follow the NBA regularly.  For everybody else the consolation is that this will definately be better than NBA live 10.  Not to mention this year gamers can play on live in full playable 5 on 5 games where you can get you and your buddies to own 5 other bitches, i mean whores, i mean gamers in a friendly hoops match.  This is a step in the right direction. 

Darkest of Days Demo

For starters lets just say this is one of the longest demos on xbox live service.  The visual style is lacking and the overall graphical quality is not all there.  The gameplay overall works ok being that you are changing rather quickly between a modern machine gun and a civil war musket or wwI semi automatic pistol, or a set of balls, yes balls, that non-lethally incap your specail objective past men of value.  So we are running around in a civil war battlefield or at Custers last Stand and are fighting with a modern weapon and none of your buddies notices you mowing down fifty guys faster than they can load three shots in their muskets.  And your there to protect the integrity of history.  Hmmmmmmm...  There is no way to put this delicately.  This game idea may sound interesting on paper and play decent in practice but in practical game story telling it leaves one wondering what the hell is going on.  There is a woman called mother sending you out on very poorly explained missions and an enemy which is not in the remotest way explained other than the use your imagination folks way.  And that isn't even to mention the unbelievable simplicity of controls.  You can carry two guns at a time and some hand grenades and little green glowing balls to throw.  Where is the link between one point in history and the next and why is also a question that pops in my head repeatedly.  This is not what typical gaming experieces should include.  Cuasing a gamer confusion is like taking a jagged stick and poking a wild grizzly bear.  You better not be carrying a picnic basket either.  You are already asking for it.  Seriously now, why in the hell would this game seem logical.  Well it has been made and it isn't entirely a crap experience.  The demo is long and you get to shoot alot of stuff.  Actually you even get to run through corn fields mowing to rebel soldiers.  Not bad.  If you can get past the bizarre premise of this game it has some decent moments.  Not at all worth the $60 price tag new games grab these days, but maybe wait for it a little while.  Like a year or at least until a lot of people have traded it in.  The score on this one is a decent 3.24  out of 5.  This game gets a little boost in the fact that you can actually play it for a while.  And the targeting system is so basic it is just easy fun.  So ultimately you get to tear some shit up and destroy historical moments at the games....well...let's just say you whores are not getting a bonus for doing it,....but it is too much to resist.  Some times it just is so right to be so wrong........

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 demo review

Cabela's has had a long history now of making fun pc and console hunting adventure games.  In this year's iteration though they have outdone every prior title they have released.  Just inside of this unfortunately rather short demo, you can hunt two types of deer, mallard ducks, rabbit, and even an attacking moutain lion.  In this year's version also is a very fun set of additional gameplay features.  First is the heart, lung, brain, and spine function that pops up inside the animal you are locking in on with your rifle scope.  It allows you to think of where the best shot is on the animal according to where your taking your shot from.  You now have to also try to find the best cover for your shot so that you really surprise the beast before you take it to the ground.  Then there is also the fact that shooting from a crouching position is a different ball game than trying to shoot standing straight up.  We tried several different shots behind random obstacles and found there really was a difference in every location and that each one changes the result of your shot even ever so slightly.  The game has one further feature that makes a difference.  You click in your RB button to bring up your hunter's instinct view that helps you track game, find good hding spots to take shots, and now also helps you avoid natural features and obstacles that would make you more noisy or cause the game to freak out and scamper away in terror.  I mean in the demo alone your carrying an arsenal.  A scoped .44 is a noce little hand gun cannon and two rifles with scopes for the long shots make it pleasantly well rounded.  Then there is the shotgun which is largely useful for the duck hunt style feature and the rabbit terrorizing that you get to enjoy here.  I personally chose to use the .44 and the shoty to blast the hell out of that mountain lions face and ass.  But I was penalized points wise for taking such recklass shots.  Well, I don't mind that part at all because this game is well rounded enough that if you want to play levels over and over you can find new ways to play them and random spawns of wild game surely accompany the final release of the full game.  Well this one recives a score of 4.19 out of 5.  It would have been a better score if there was more to do in this rather short demo.  Or even just making it a longer experience.  But regardless of that this game is a blast and will certainly rev up the hunting buffs and shooter fans alike.  Enjoy this gamers and whores because this is a rare gem of demo land in that it actually is not glitchy or essentially half assed.  The visuals are also very nice and look great on a nice lcd wide screen presentation.  Enjoy.....!

Magna Carta 2 out now

This game is fierce and looks equally as ferocious.  Gameplay is a hybrid of turn based and real time and has a graphic feel that is unmatched by any other title out now on the 360.  Magna Carta 2 uses the Unreal Engine 3 to drive its robust and deep color rich world and gameplay.  Anime style cut scenes present the story line that is sort of choose your own destiny style and allows interaction that very few other games can manage.  If you already enjoy a good RPG then this game should be your next purchase.  If we can get our hands on a demo we will have a review of that soon.  This game is very artistic and creative.  Character design was done by the renowned Korean Manga artist Hyung-Tac Kim, which brings forward a driving gameplay with a wealth of design that is hard to find in the gaming world today.  Often characters end up losing the battle with the game's world.  The game has great potential to be RPG of the year and also has some solid in game music which leaves the gamer where he or she should be.......not distracted by corny repititious elevator sound but rather engrossed deeply into the experience.  This should wind up being a fantastic gaming experience.  More to come later.   

Battlefield 1943 on xbox live

The achievements are fairly straight forward in this game but the level of fun is much higher.  The game is totally great except for lag death and other online issues.  But the game is pretty well supported and would benefit from a map pack expansion.  Tank driving is a blast and melee kills are great.  The plane is a bit wonky to fly but still is a good bit of fun.  The parachuting is fun.  The maps are Pacific theater WWII and so are limited to Island hopping but this is a good thing.  The major fun is that 24 gamers can whore with eachother and slaughter the other side with fury so fine tuned that even lag death doesn't destroy the joy. 
Overall this game is a 3.96 out of 5.  The game will ideally see a content expansion but will likely never get to see one.  Regardless this game is whoreriffic and that's a great thing.  Hope to see you in the game soon, don't take the group tea bagging seriously, unless its your team mates doing it.

Forza 3 and Forza 2 Memories sweet Memories

This is a beast game and the next installment is around the corner in November. The only trouble is how to say goodbye to such a solid old friend. I guess ill tea bag the game case and throw it into the pile with the rest of the greatness that makes it way to the no longer played stack. Forza gamers need not worry the next one looks bigger and badder than the last. Anticipation score of 4.78 out of 5. This game looks solid and smells like victory. And it is just like roses. This shit don't stink.

Anyway here are some good stills of the game coming soon. The second game was an absolute blast (as long as you don't ask Bearcat 69 that is) and the game has so much replay value that it literally has been found to glow when left in a dark place to long. Ok not really but it is the only quality racing mulitplayer experience because you can progress your career and earn cash to work on cars all while dusting your buddies.

Brutal Legend Demo Reviewed

The demo to this game is as rockin as it is gory as hell. The foul language and crude Jack Black humor matches the voice acting talent of said funny man and the game is awesome for it. The game has intense visuals and the demo starts you off fighting heavy metal versions of Lord of the Rings Ring Wraiths. They even have jagged, twisted, and old looking swords to match. The demo is hilarious and packs a punch. The first few swings of the axe and guitar/axe leave you satisfied. Playing special solos on the guitar are awesome as well. This demo allows you to summon the demon plow your hero's special hot rod death machine like something out of a Alfred Hitchcock directed ZZ top video. The car drives great but looks even better. The graphics and art style are superb and the gameplay is equally excellent. The double fine team has created a rock masterpiece and the demo only gives you a taste. Warning: The demo is 1.57 GB so this is not a short download but it is absolutely worth it. Or take our word for it. This game is going to be awesome. The full version of the game released this morning and will likely begin to sell rather well after you whores out there get their grubby little hands on this demo. The soundtrack and effects only add fire to this inferno so be ready metal heads this is an ode to joy. This demo is decent in length and fun to replay once you learn how things work the first time through. A score of 4.80 out of 5 and a possibly better score will follow once the full game lands in my whorish hands. So enjoy this one people it really delivers on its promise to rock out. Another WARNING this game is really very graphic, beheadings and a lot of blood and grime and slime and guts and fire and foul language and sexual humor and well Jack Black......not for young children and under 12 years old....so if your of a lighter and maybe more easily rattled, not the game for you at all.

What do you want for Christmas Gamers?

The holiday season is coming upon us all and we have to get it into our heads what games are really going to be worth our money this holiday season. No one likes to waste their cash on bad games and we really don't want to throw away the time that could be spent getting those nice gamer points from solid Achievements online or off. So we did some leg work for you and created a comprehensible list of thirty good buys this year. The list that follows is based on how we find the value and the release of new games according also to how each relates to one another. We consider what is out there now and the major releases coming this seaason. Some are games you likely just don't have yet and some are likley games you have considered and may even be anticipating greatly. Games are ranked accordingly and have a relative score to the games possible achievement whore goodness or anticipated level of whoredom.

Scores are 0-5 scale as always.

1) Borderlands (10/20/09) 4.88

2) Left 4 Dead 2 (11/17/09) 4.34

3) Dragon Age Origins (11/3/09) 4.59

4) Forza 3 (10/27/09) 4.29

5) Halo ODST (out now for $59.99) 3.76

6) Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 (11/10/09) 3.84

7) Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (out now for $59.99) 3.70

8) Tekken 6 (10/29/09) 3.68

9) Brutal Legend (10/13/09) 3.98

10) Fallout 3 4.15

11) The Sabatuer (11/30/09) 3.72

12) Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (out now) 3.25

13) Half Life 2 Orange Box Collection ($20 new) 4.05

14) Darksiders (12/31/09) 3.48

15) Burnout Paradise ($20 new) 3.69

16) Unreal Tournament 3 ($20 new) 3.33

17) Magna Carta 2 (10/13/09) 3.55

18) Bioshock ($20 new) 3.90

19) Lord Of The Rings Conquest ($20 new) 3.77

20) Lego: Star Wars : The Complete Saga ($20 new) 3.82

21) Dead Space ($20 new) 3.40

22) Lego Indiana Jones ($20 new) 3.86

23) Mass Effect ($20 new) 4.45

24) Dynasty Warriors 5:Empires ($20 new) 3.20

25) Two Worlds ($20 new) 3.15

26) Frontlines: Fuel of War ($20 new) 3.90 (Single player is better than Multiplayer)

27) Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ($20 new) 3.74

28) Shaun White Snowboarding ($20 new) 3.08

29) Mirror's Edge ($20 new ) 3.28

30) Mini ninjas ($49.99 new and $39.99 used) 4.45 (game is a geared for a younger audience but plays like a great hybrid platformer game. It is a fun distraction and is fun to explore.)

Prey for xbox 360

Here is a game that was underated and never saw the attention it deserved. The game was an early release for this system cycle and has all but been forgotten. In a console first the world is being saved by a Native American from a bar on a reservation. The game both rocks and has some tear jerker moments, ha, hah. Anyway even after everyone he knows dies, this hero rocks out and kicks some alien invader ass. The game itself has some super creepy level design and pre portal/orange box gaming with map shifting and the coolest part, the ability to switch to your soul or spirit mode and complete puzzles and kill baddies.

The game isn't graphically the most awe inspiring now that even crap releases look good. However, this game is a lot of fun and is a decent first person challenge. Also there are quality moments to be had here as this plot goes well beyond the shoot, kill, save the world again, formula of other releases. Not to mention this hero really pays the price before becoming the hero. He looses everything just to become a hero and recieves nearly nothing more than his own life as a payment.

It is seriously doubtful that anyone is playing this game online so you'll probably need your buddies to get in on this one with you. I myself never got to enjoy the multiplayer and would have liked to give it a shot as the story mode was so good. Anyway, the game gets a score based on it being older and less graphically solid, of a 3.56 out of 5. Still this game is great and has some decent and some easy achievements to go after in single player mode. This game is cheap at about $6.99 used. Well worth the price of admission and for you whores out there this one is perfect for you.

Think your the biggest whore out there?

Do you believe that no achievement is too hard or too great for you to master? Well sunshine do we have the challenge for you. The game is Civilization Revolution, one of the best 360 titles released to date and the achievements are all on diety difficulty. If your such a baddy, it'll be a cinch, but when it gets down to it we bet you'll be in a pinch. Good luck to you points whores. If you don't already have the game try the demo. Or just take our word for it and buy the game in full. Used its likely less than $17 but no more than $20.

This is no simple task. To be great at this game is a time investment and to be the best will require some mettle and smarts. You will have to plan and be strategic. Civ: Revolution is a breakthrough game that not only brings solid strategy games to consoles but a turn based strategy game at that.

Civilization is a beast on PC but Civ: Revolution finely balances everything to make the most playable and replayable Civilization game to date. The fact that its a console game is just a cherry on the frosting. There are bunches of unit types and terrain makes a difference so watch where your building cities and launching attacks. Many nations have special units that are unique to them, our pick for the best unique is the defensive Greek juggernauts, the hoplites. There are multiple scenarios to beat and many truly challenging achievements to attempt so get to work. Oh and did I mention there is Live multiplayer modes up the wazzu. Multiplayer matches are a blast and help give this game one of our highest game scores of a 4. 88 out of 5.

A problem arises for upcoming Dragon age release in Early Novemeber

The people over at Bioware are great at pumping out games but they seem to be taking cues from EA. The game release is to be mirrored by two expansion packs released the same day. Yes the same day. Don't be fooled gamers this is two expansions released the same day as the game and they expect us all to pay $60 for the initial game and $22 more to get both expansions. Now this brings up the argument of greed again and the real trouble here is that when two expansions are ready to be released at the same time as the full game why are they being sold as seperate expansions. If the game was to big for a single disk release then a second content disk should be included to recieve these expansions as part of the $60 price. Game are more expensive to make and that why we are to believe we are charged ten bucks more to buy them brand new at release. But this $22 extra is going too far. When will people stop. There is a recssion in full swing after all. Why should gamers be prey for economic woes. Gamers are poor people too. Not every person who plays xbox 360 or live is rich and able to drop $82 day one for a game launch. Minimum wage has not peaked over $8 an hour and the game publishers seem hell bent on milking every last dollar out of gamers pockets. Soon we won't have the money to buy clothes with pockets. Too much fabric. Then all gamers will have to play naked because the new dlc came out and we had to pawn all our clean clothes and have no money left over to clean the rest. Alright then, Bioware! Are you and EA advocating gamers be nude 24 hrs a day? If so maybe there is something to this. However in the spirit of the coming hilodays. Humbug to you both. Greedy greedy dollar eaters. Lets be more fair to all gamers please. Lets not just prey on our fandom. Also at a time in the world when there isnt a stockpile of great news for the average family gaming serves as a needed release and source of entertainment for us all. To prey on peoples needs should be frowned upon. In the South after the civil war they called them carpet baggers. Maybe we can call the greed of todays gaming world carpet munchers, or dollar dealers, or lets face it thieves. (PS> lets hope that Borderlands' own 2k isn't paying attention to this greed because it would be great to buy a full game that is great for a while before being raped by dlc costs and the disease of the incomplete releases syndrome.

Tekken 6 preview

Tekken 6 is coming to Xbox 360 and live. The game is cleaned up and has recieved some polish. After watching trailers for gameplay and looking at the several new characters. The game looks solid and if your into fighting games this one will be another button masher so get your thumbs in shape.
This is a visually stimulating game and gameplay seems to be shaping up. Keep in mind you whores this used to be a mark keyey sony exclusive an will be a first to the Live community as well as the 360.
Characters seem to have all recieved some design tlc and it shows. Yoshimitsu looks bizarre which is a step up for that mess. The game will be interesting. Set to release on October 27th this one should sell a bunch. It also won Gamespot's fighting game of the year at E3 this year. The game is only around the corner so if this is your cup of tea grab a bag and well you know squat repeatedly. Lets hope we get some hands on soon. And as the picture displays above, there is a create a fighter mode and some decent tools to make what ever abomination you want come true.
Preview score of 3.68 out of 5.