New GTA V Screenshots

The highly anticipated fifth installment in the GTA franchise has released some new screenshots.  Some of these shots deal with water and the vehicles and creatures in them.  Could this be a bigger part of the game then in the recent installments?  This shots make me want to say yes.  Judge for yourself.

Dead Space 3 Co-op Trailer

Are you ready to buddy up and take down some monsters.  Then prepare yourself for the intense Co-op gameplay that Dead Space 3 has to offer.

Mass Effect 4 in 2014 or 2015

If you love the Mass Effect series you might want to get comfortable.  The report is that the newest installment will come out around 2014 or mid 2015.  Bioware is just starting development of the newest game and hopes to stay true to the other installments while adding in their own ideas.  So to RPG lovers out their, get comfortable and replay Mass Effect 3, because its going to be awhile before a new adventure comes along.

Could Brazil Be the Next Home For Assassin's Creed?

Assassin's creed has been around the globe from Europe to North America.  So it's no surprise that the newest installment will be set in South America.  Developers have confirmed that South America will be featured in the newest installment and Brazil could be included.
This is interesting news because most games and movies seem to shy away from South America.  It should be a breath of fresh air to see a highly anticipated game set in South America.  Could the Amazon Rainforest be in the mix?  If it is that would allow the player to explore the most dense forest in the world.

Bioshock Infinity Delayed

The highly anticipated third installment of the Bioshock franchise has been delayed once again.  This is the second time that the release date has been pushed back.  The orginial release date was supposed to be in October.  It was then moved to February, and now it has been moved to March.
The game developers say that the reason for the delay is so they can further polish the game.  They want to make sure that the game looks and feels the way it was intended.  Although gamers appreciate the effort of trying to put the best game out there, they also want it to come out at some point.  Delays always hurt the game and we'll see if Bioshock will be immune.

Prepare to Be Scared!

Could Black Ops 2 Make Gamers Pay to Play?

There has been some speculation that Call of Duty might be thinking about making players pay to play the multiplayer.  This would be following the World of Warcraft model which makes the owners of the game pay a yearly subscription fee in order to play online.
This news is upsetting for Call of Duty players because they already have to pay $60 for a copy of the game.  That doesn't include the map packs which come out about every couple months which are priced at about $30.
I think they would lose a lot of loyal fans who are fed up with having to pay for all the additional fees in this economy.  If they want to keep the fans happy and coming back for more then it would be wise of them to not go through with this plan.

The Walking Dead Review

The Walking Dead is one of the surprise hits of the year and is up for various awards including "Best Game".  The story is a RPG style game that follows one character as he tries to fight off the undead for survival.  Unlike many games that have come out recently this game is not an open world game.  The things plot is linear but that doesn't mean that it can't be influenced by your choices.
This is where the game shines.  As you go through story you meet different characters that you can interact with in different ways.  As you talk to them you are given three to four choices of dialogue that you can give to the character that you are talking with.  This is where the game can be influenced by what you choose your character to say. 
Along with this you can choose to do different actions that influence the game as well.  For instance, at one point in the game you have the choice to either kill a member of your "crew" or let them live.  It is choices like these that make for a compelling game.
The best part of the game is the storyline.  The writing is phenomenal and will keep you engaged throughout.  There are many different puzzles and set pieces to play with that are very well done.  Throughout the game you will also find yourself caring for the characters in your group which makes the game that much better.  Overall this game should be played for the compelling story which is top notch.

Wii U Fails to Beat Previous Launch

The Wii U sold 425,000 units in its first week of availability.  This falls short of the Wii's launch by 50,000 units.  This doesn't seem to be a shock to the gaming community.  The Wii was the first really good motion gaming software that had come out so it is understandable that it did better in sales.
I think over time as people buy the Wii U and testing it out for themselves the sales will even out to be roughly the same as the original Wii.  Only time will tell for this console which hopes to turn Nintendo into the powerhouse that it once was.

Bond/Bourne RPG in the Works

Ever wondered what it would be like to play as a character as cool and as James Bond and as lethal and tactical as Jason Bourne?  Now you'll get the chance.  Bioware is in the process with making a game that would blend the two characters together to create one awesome spy.
It is interesting to see that they are going to make it into an RPG because most games like this are either first or third person shooters.  Bioware wants to make a game that not only lets the person go on a rampage with their gun but to also use tactics and strategy in order to proceed in the game.  There is no release date yet but the idea is intriguing enough to keep gamers excited.

Skyrim DLC's for PS3 Still Waiting

About a month ago I had a post about the Skyrim DLC's "Hearthfire" and "Dawnguard" being unavailable for the PS3 because of problems.  In the post I put that the makers of the game were trying to do their best to release it soon.  Unfortunately PS3 owners will have to what even longer.  The makers have released a statement saying that they have stalled development of the two DLC's in order to work on "Dragonborn" which is going to be the newest DLC.  Their logic is that they don't want fans to wait any longer for new content so they are working on "Dragonborn" instead.  In other words its going to be a while for PS3 owners to play something that Xbox 360 owners have been playing for months.

Call of Duty: A Cultural Phenomenon

Generations have different things that stand out to them.  Whether it be cult classic movies or events that will be remembered forever.  For my generation Call of Duty has become huge!  This can clearly be seen by the newest installment selling $500 million in the first day.  In comparison it is up there with blockbuster movies such as Avatar and The Dark Knight as far as copies sold are concerned. 
Usually movies are able to easily beat video games in sales because more people will see a movie than buy a video game.  The fact that the newest Call of Duty was able to compete with movies is remarkable.  It shows that not only are hardcore gamers buying it but so are people who have never played before. 
This is the power that this franchise has.  It doesn't matter if you don't usually play video games because the chances are you will either buy this game or play it at some point.  Fans worldwide showed their support by pre-ordering the game by the hundreds of millions.  With so much fan support and intrigue this franchise has become one of our cultures most recognizable brands.

Black Ops 2 Sets Record

The latest Call of Duty installment broke the record for first day video game sales by selling $500 million on its first day.  This is no surprise to most gamers because the last two installments broke the previous records.  The numbers are outstanding and will continue to grow.  It will be interesting to see how the sales do when Christmas comes.

Black Ops 2 Review

The Call of Duty franchise has been around for years and periodically releases a new game every year.  The franchise has gone from the World Wars up until modern day.  In the newest installment to the franchise they decided to make it set in the future.
The year is 2025 and the player is able to play with new futuristic gadgets and weapons that could only be dreamed of.  As far as the single player is concerned the story deals with a bad guy who tries to control the world.  This is the usual plot to the Call of Duty campaign modes.  It has its moments with various set pieces and has a story line that can have multiple endings.  Even with all this it isn't the highlight of the game.
The multiplayer is where the game shines.  This is where the majority of the gamers will spend there time.  Over the years there have been the typical create a class system which allows players to choose their weapons and perks.  In the newest game it uses a ten point system.  This allows the player to have more flexibility to choose a playing style that is suitable for them.  For instance, the gamer could choose to run around with only a knife and perks instead of having a gun.  On the flip side the player can have only one gun with three different attachments if they desire.  This new point system allows there to be many more styles and directions a player can choose.
The zombie mode makes its return as well.  A fan favorite, zombies is able to entertain them again.  This time around there are two new game modes introduced to the player.  The first is tranzit which has the players journey through a couple various maps by way of a bus.  The other mode is called grief which is a four against four mode where the team to stay alive the longest wins.  With all these new modes and maps to explore it is definitely a fun part of the game.
Overall the newest Call of Duty installment adds enough new and fresh ideas to keep the player interested.  New players will probably find the newest game more playable then the rest while hardcore fans of the franchise will be pleased as well.