So the attention of my siblings to the site means I have to be careful about what I say on Facebook. For the most part anyway.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 30
Score: $8,541
Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Head to Head - NBA Games
In the world of sports games, there are a few certainties. Pro Evo will always be better than FIFA, Madden will always exist long after the man himself dies and no-one will buy a baseball game no matter how good it is. However the unknown quantity and real competition every year is the NBA game. So is 2008 the year for 2K or EA?
The short answer, EA. The long answer is all Electronic Arts. Having played the 2 demos I found that NBA 2k8 is hard to follow and quite tedious while NBA Live 2008 is a lot more fun and fluid as well as much faster.
I'll talk about Alton Towers later and why its so necessary to go during term time.
Oh, and Zero Punctuation is all about Manhunt this week. Another case of him being nice (or at least forgiving) about a game.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 29
Score: $6,725
The short answer, EA. The long answer is all Electronic Arts. Having played the 2 demos I found that NBA 2k8 is hard to follow and quite tedious while NBA Live 2008 is a lot more fun and fluid as well as much faster.
I'll talk about Alton Towers later and why its so necessary to go during term time.
Oh, and Zero Punctuation is all about Manhunt this week. Another case of him being nice (or at least forgiving) about a game.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 29
Score: $6,725
Sunday, September 16, 2007
RIP Colin McRae
Colin McRae
1968 - 2007
One of the greatest rally drivers the country's ever produced and the man who helped bring rallying into the world of videogames. The helicopter he was piloting crashed yesterday near his home. My condolences go out to his wife and all his family and friends.
1968 - 2007
One of the greatest rally drivers the country's ever produced and the man who helped bring rallying into the world of videogames. The helicopter he was piloting crashed yesterday near his home. My condolences go out to his wife and all his family and friends.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
250 Titles - Microsoft At TGS '07
So the Tokyo Game Show is officially started. Here's my thoughts on Microsoft's showing at their press conference.
1) Lost Odyssey
Square have really started throwing their weight behind the 360 now and the machine has a buttload of excellent looking RPGs coming out. Lost Odyssey looks to be one of them, no word yet on how it plays but if its half as good as the trailer says then this will be a system seller. Having Nobou Uematsu on the music team will help no end.
Release - 6th December in Japan, February in Europe and January in America.
2) Halo 3
*yawn* Nothing to say that hasn't been said many, many, many, many times.
Release - 25th September with free Xbox Live Gold for the 3 days after launch
3) Project Gotham Racing 4
No new trailer, but a hard release date
Release - 11th October
4) Atsumare! Pinata
Nice to have what I think is a new Viva Pinata game.
Release - December
5) Ace Combat 6
Time for the 360 to print money. The japanese love their Ace Combat.
Release - 1st November
6) Gundam Operation Troy
Yep, Gundam prints money.
Release - TBA
7) Beautiful Katamari
Lack of exclusivity will hurt this one, if the Wii gets it then the others will be left out in the cold.
Release - October
8) Dynasty Warriors 6
Hack, slash, yawn.
Release - November
9) Devil May Cry 4
Pick a platform for this one, it'll either sell PS3's or 360s.
Release - 2008
10) Ninja Gaiden 2
Ninja. Now there's a selling point.
Release - TBA
11) Xbox Live Arcade
This was the bit that killed. XBLA will be raking in the cash next year. Shmup legends Every Extend, Ikaruga, Omega Five and Trigger Heart will be joined by one of the PSP's good games Exit. That'll sting for Sony.
12) Rez HD
Its an XBLA game, but having Rez back in the present is a great thing for all involved.
13) Infinate Undiscovery
New Square Enix IP here, as is...
14) The Last Remnant
Another new IP. Square looks to really be going for it.
So there we are. 12 new games in total, a bunch of XBLA games and Square's performance alone makes me feel very good about owning a 360.
Verdict
Microsoft are looking to show a new reliance on RPGs that will really aid the 360 in Japan, whether they're any good yet remains to be seen but the line-up is incredibly strong.
B+
1) Lost Odyssey
Square have really started throwing their weight behind the 360 now and the machine has a buttload of excellent looking RPGs coming out. Lost Odyssey looks to be one of them, no word yet on how it plays but if its half as good as the trailer says then this will be a system seller. Having Nobou Uematsu on the music team will help no end.
Release - 6th December in Japan, February in Europe and January in America.
2) Halo 3
*yawn* Nothing to say that hasn't been said many, many, many, many times.
Release - 25th September with free Xbox Live Gold for the 3 days after launch
3) Project Gotham Racing 4
No new trailer, but a hard release date
Release - 11th October
4) Atsumare! Pinata
Nice to have what I think is a new Viva Pinata game.
Release - December
5) Ace Combat 6
Time for the 360 to print money. The japanese love their Ace Combat.
Release - 1st November
6) Gundam Operation Troy
Yep, Gundam prints money.
Release - TBA
7) Beautiful Katamari
Lack of exclusivity will hurt this one, if the Wii gets it then the others will be left out in the cold.
Release - October
8) Dynasty Warriors 6
Hack, slash, yawn.
Release - November
9) Devil May Cry 4
Pick a platform for this one, it'll either sell PS3's or 360s.
Release - 2008
10) Ninja Gaiden 2
Ninja. Now there's a selling point.
Release - TBA
11) Xbox Live Arcade
This was the bit that killed. XBLA will be raking in the cash next year. Shmup legends Every Extend, Ikaruga, Omega Five and Trigger Heart will be joined by one of the PSP's good games Exit. That'll sting for Sony.
12) Rez HD
Its an XBLA game, but having Rez back in the present is a great thing for all involved.
13) Infinate Undiscovery
New Square Enix IP here, as is...
14) The Last Remnant
Another new IP. Square looks to really be going for it.
So there we are. 12 new games in total, a bunch of XBLA games and Square's performance alone makes me feel very good about owning a 360.
Verdict
Microsoft are looking to show a new reliance on RPGs that will really aid the 360 in Japan, whether they're any good yet remains to be seen but the line-up is incredibly strong.
B+
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Kick Kick Punch Punch Block Block Chop Chop Master Onion
You're not a gaming blog unless you can reference Parappa. This isn't a gaming blog, but I do it anyway.
So if I was writing a post on Kotaku about how the Kingdom Hearts 2 theme appears in iTunes the sub-title would be 'Giant Utada Face'. It creeps me out a little.
You know I like Pani Poni Dash right? Well today I decided to wipe all the anime themes I recorded off the original fansubs off my computer, resulting in 16 full themes I had to find. If anyone knows what the opening and closing themes are to Yumeria are then I'd be greatful. I mention the almight PPD as I tracked down the full opening and closing themes to get about 15 minutes of glorious j-pop that's so sweet I've now got cavities.
So there.
So if I was writing a post on Kotaku about how the Kingdom Hearts 2 theme appears in iTunes the sub-title would be 'Giant Utada Face'. It creeps me out a little.
You know I like Pani Poni Dash right? Well today I decided to wipe all the anime themes I recorded off the original fansubs off my computer, resulting in 16 full themes I had to find. If anyone knows what the opening and closing themes are to Yumeria are then I'd be greatful. I mention the almight PPD as I tracked down the full opening and closing themes to get about 15 minutes of glorious j-pop that's so sweet I've now got cavities.
So there.
Video Face-Off
Jermaine Stewart appears to be rather in demand right now, 2 songs are currently hanging around using the classic anthem to platonic love that is 'We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off'.
Title - Clothes Off
Artist - Gym Class Heroes
Album - As Cruel As School Children
Title - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Artist - Lil Chris
Personally, a proper cover beats a badly used sample any day. Chris really does the song justice.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 28
Score: $13,826
It would've been over $15,000 if a) I hadn't taken a stupid Jack Attack guess or b) I hadn't screwed up the first question.
Title - Clothes Off
Artist - Gym Class Heroes
Album - As Cruel As School Children
Title - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Artist - Lil Chris
Personally, a proper cover beats a badly used sample any day. Chris really does the song justice.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 28
Score: $13,826
It would've been over $15,000 if a) I hadn't taken a stupid Jack Attack guess or b) I hadn't screwed up the first question.
Friday, September 07, 2007
Beta
So I got a key into the Call of Duty 4 beta. I'll be in there as soon as I get emailed my token.
I also got some hard planning done with regards to the 2008 Canadian Adventure. We're down to 2 rooms this time which will probably make life a hell of a lot easier. Especially as we didn't really use the 3rd room last time. Still, I got hard numbers on the spreadsheet and I have some idea of the amount I'm aiming for. Its quite nice I think.
I also got some hard planning done with regards to the 2008 Canadian Adventure. We're down to 2 rooms this time which will probably make life a hell of a lot easier. Especially as we didn't really use the 3rd room last time. Still, I got hard numbers on the spreadsheet and I have some idea of the amount I'm aiming for. Its quite nice I think.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Mercury
Yes its the first Tuesday of September which means it was the Mercury Prize ceremony as Grosvenor House in London. 12 artists gathered to celebrate 11 fine albums and Hats Off To The Buskers.
One by one they stepped up to perform and teach me that I really like Bat For Lashes and Fionn Regan, regardless of how many crap techno remixes he's ordered of an aquaintance of mine.
In the end though, it was the 11/8 favourite Bat For Lashes who politely applauded with the other losers as the mighty Klaxons thrust their arms skywards and stumbled to the stage to pick up the prize itself. A win that no-one really saw coming but those who did are bound to be swimming in it tonight. I really wish I'd made that guess.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 27
Score: $19,761
Oh yeah.
*does trivia-pimp walk out the room*
One by one they stepped up to perform and teach me that I really like Bat For Lashes and Fionn Regan, regardless of how many crap techno remixes he's ordered of an aquaintance of mine.
In the end though, it was the 11/8 favourite Bat For Lashes who politely applauded with the other losers as the mighty Klaxons thrust their arms skywards and stumbled to the stage to pick up the prize itself. A win that no-one really saw coming but those who did are bound to be swimming in it tonight. I really wish I'd made that guess.
You Don't Know Jack Episode 27
Score: $19,761
Oh yeah.
*does trivia-pimp walk out the room*
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