Soulcalibur V character breakdown: parts one and two
Take a look at my two-part editorial on Soulcalibur V, which breaks down the character roster and provides a who’s who of everyone involved. I’m definitely looking forward to playing as Viola.
Posts Tagged ‘PlayStation 3’
The biggest games coming to PS3, Xbox 360, and PC/Macs in 2012
Start saving your money and marking your calendar—in my latest editorial for GameZone, I list the top fifteen most anticipated console games of 2012. The games range from big budget blockbusters to some welcome additions and underdogs, so be sure to take a look.
I’ll be following this up with a list of ten great upcoming handheld games, so check back soon.
Our first look at The Last of Us
The Spike 2011 Video Game Awards premiered the first real look at the PS3 exclusive The Last of Us, a post-apocalyptic survival game from Naughty Dog. Prior to the cinematic trailer (below), a bizarre teaser had generated a fair amount of hype for the game. The video borrowed footage from Planet Earth, which shows a deadly fungi infecting and killing an ant from the inside out. The use of the clip was interesting, but not enough to convince me of the game itself. After all, the teaser featured no actual in-game content.
But Naughty Dog’s name is attached to the project, and that alone is enough to get me excited. Naughty Dog happens to be my favorite developer; each series they put out ends up as some as my most enjoyed games. Now, with the VGA trailer, gamers have some idea about what to expect.
Still, I feel like Dead Island should stand as a warning. The game’s cinematic trailer built up hype for a game whose mood was dramatically different and whose gameplay suffered from glitches and other issues. The Last of Us might not be about zombies, but it’s close enough. The Last of Us is a game of survival, and so far we know little to nothing of its gameplay. I like the characters (Joel and Ellie) and the narrative tone already, but that doesn’t mean The Last of Us will do right where Dead Island did wrong.
What are your thoughts on The Last of Us? Are you holding out for it despite the similarities to Dead Island?
The Heroes and Villains of Batman: Arkham City: parts one and two
Want a full briefing on the characters of Batman: Arkham City (now available for PC)? Then head over to GameZone for my two-part rundown, which details the characters’ comic book pasts.
Ten Reasons Why Being an Assassin in Real Life Would Be Awesome
Stop by GameZone for ten reasons why being an assassin would be a great way to spend your time.
Disclaimer: It might not be so awesome for everyone else.
