Happy Rocktober 13th! I can’t remember the last time two AAA games released on the same day, which is exactly what we have today with “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” and “Brutal Legend.”
I reviewed “Uncharted 2″ last week and today I’ve posted my thoughts on “Brutal Legend,” which you can read at the Video Games section of wvgazette.com. Wow, it’s a great time to be a gamer.
First, head over to the Video Games section of wvgazette.com to uncover my review of Nathan Drake’s latest adventure, “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.” Simply put, this is one of the most fun games I’ve played on my PS3. I can’t wait until more people hop online — the multiplayer modes are a blast.
And finally, my review copy of “Brutal Legend” arrived earlier this week and I’m about halfway through the single-player campaign. Reviews are embargoed until Tuesday, but let me say this — WOW! I’m having a ton of fun right now just exploring and tackling side missions. This one is definitely living up to the hype.
I’ve posted reviews of “Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2″ and “Bass Pro Shops: The Strike” at the Video Games section of wvgazette.com. “Ultimate Alliance 2″ is more of the same hotness that was found in “M:UA” only now with 100% more Deadpool. And “The Strike” is hands down the best fishing game I’ve ever played. It comes packaged with a motion-sensing fishing rod controller that may be one of the most ingenious peripherals ever created. Yeah, it’s a fishing game. But if you like fishing, it’s a must own.
Business is picking up around Plugged In HQ — head over to the Video Games section at wvgazette.com to check out my reviews of “NHL 10,” “Mini Ninjas,” DiRT 2″ and “Birthday Party Bash.” Reviews of “Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2,” “Halo 3: ODST” and ”Need for Speed: Shift” should be coming soon.
“BioShock 2,” the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed titles of this console generation, will release worldwide Feb. 9, 2010.
2K Games announced the official release date Friday. The game was originally slated to come out during this holiday season, but was one of many games pushed back into 2010.
“BioShock 2″ takes place approximately 10 years after the first game and features a first in the franchise, multiplayer.
Guys, scoot over to the Video Games section at wvgazette.com to check out my reviews of “Guitar Hero 5″ and “Wet.” The holiday gaming rush has officially begun!
Fresh off price drops from both Sony and Microsoft, word is Nintendo is poised to slash the price of the uber-popular Wii $50 to $199. I’m inclined to believe this rumor as video games sales across the board have been sliding lately, but really there’s no urgent need for Nintendo to cut the price of the Wii as it remains the most popular console on the market. Still, if haven’t picked up a Wii and are in the market fr one, you may want to wait a week or two to see if the price drop is legit.
Click here to check out my review of “The Beatles: Rock Band.” It goes without saying, but if you’re a Beatles fan this is a must-have.
OK, so the Steelers won last night’s NFL season-opener 13-10 over the Titans in overtime. Big deal. The real winner was the Madden Curse, which annually inflicts untold pain and suffering on that year’s ”Madden NFL” cover athlete.
The Curse wasted little time in claiming its first victim as Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, who shared the cover with Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald, suffered a knee injury against the Titans and is expected to miss 3-to-6 weeks. Ouch. I can only imagine what the Curse has in store for Fitzgerald.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since the launch of Sega’s last home console, the Dreamcast. Click here to visit IGN’s History of Dreamcast and take a trip down memory lane.
