Psycho Mantis is Coming Soon to a theater near you. I know nothing about this movie, other than the guy on the poster is Pyscho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.
Weird.
Psycho Mantis spotted
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Don’t tell me the ending to: Neverwinter Nights 2
Neverwinter Nights 2 is the game that got me to buy my new computer. NWNW2 is not a particularly pretty, but the engine is very demanding. Even on the new rig, it still could not run with full settings.
I’ve been playing semi-regularly since building my computer back in February.
As an RPG, it has a decent and intriguing plot. The party is a bit stereotypical, but each has a unique twist to them. A classic drunkard dwarf who aspires to learn the ways of the Monk, but cannot understand it beyond the purely physical ability to fight. A thief who is also a demon and cannot avoid attention. The plot is slow to reveal, and I could not spoil much even if I wanted to.  There is probably a twist coming; I hope it is interesting.
Despite bringing my system to its knees, the game is not graphically impressive. The viewing distance and vegetation are alright, but the character models simply look like something from “last generation”, even when they were new. Since the game has a powerful editor, much of the terrain is piecemeal. Still, it has that authentic DnD charm.
The DnD charm is Neverwinter Nights 2’s greatest strength. It is a legitimate DnD adventure. Even when nothing is happening, you are still surrounded by inns, shopkeeps, dungeons, treasure, and monsters; all familiar DnD creations.
You can also play the campaign co-op over the internet/network. This is currently how I am playing and definitely enjoy it. Or load custom created content made by fans. Entire campaigns of new DnD stories, or abstract new adventures using custom skins representing the crew of the Serenity. NWN2 is as much about the multiplayer as the single player engine.
Overall, I am enjoying it quite a bit so far, but it is not for everyone. It is a traditional western computer RPG, with large amounts of customization, multiplayer, and a long built in campaign. Not the prettiest, or have any particular “wow” factor (yet), but it is a strong base package.
don’t tell me the ending to: Gears of War 2
Gears of War 2: bigger and more badass. Bigger baddies, bigger weapons, bigger locations, bigger events, bigger story, and more badass.
I’m currently playing through a campaign co-op romp, and about halfway through. Gears 2 is a great co-op experience game. You can play the Campaign through with a friend (highly recommended over an AI buddy + revives), and through Horde mode with a party total of 5. The campaign co-op is very much the same as Gears 1. In fact, if you take the core mechanics of the game, the controls and combat, Gears 2 plays very similarly to Gears 1. The differences that makes Gears 2 stand out in the campaign are easily the set piece levels.
Planescape: Torment – Quote of the Day
“The entire hall was in ruins and still in the process of being destroyed, as dozens of combatants hurled weapons, deadly, arcane magics, and themselves at on another in a desperate struggle to be the last one standing. Plumes of acrid green smoke rose from the pile of limp bodies you dragged yourself out of, having barely escaped the wrath of some fiendish spell. There it was – across the way, through the battling throng, through the bloodthirsty battle ahead of you, sitting untouched on a miraculously upright table – your pint of mead! And you’d get it back, if you had to kill every last one of the brawling tavern patrons to do it!”
What the f@ck is this?
Seriously, WTF? This is real? It looks photoshopped.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72538
I finally beat: Brothers in Arms – Hell's Highway
Opps, never got around to posting an initial impression article. I’ve been pretty busy, and I also went through the game relatively quickly (for me) in about a week.
I was a big fan of the original Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. In a lot of ways it was one of the better games released last generation, and was revolutionary enough to revitalize WWII shooters. The first sequel, BiA: Earned in Blood, came out only 7 months later and was just another Ubisoft expansion pack. Too early for me to jump into.
He’ll’s Highway, the 3rd game in the series, has been through development hell and delays. Now that they’ve had more time to design, and I’ve had more time between games, what is my opinion of the new Brothers in Arms?
I paid too much for Fallout 3 and I'm lovin' it.
As some of you know, I ordered the Survival Edition of Fallout 3 from Amazon.com. This was exclusive to amazon, and is a step up from the normal collector’s edition. I took some shots of the unboxing of all the pieces. But, I should start at the beginning:
Fallout 3 is a new RPG game for the 360, PS3, and PC. It’s by the guys who made Elderscrolls (Oblivion). The setting is a post-apocalyptic America. Think Mad Max, but with less driving, more giant ants, radiation, and a dark sense of humor.
Fallout 3 was available for purchase as a regular game and as a Collector’s Edition. The Collector’s Edition comes in a Fallout 3 themed tin lunch box with a bunch of goodies.
The Survival Edition includes this; and a Pip-Boy 3000 clock.
I'm Accepted into the NXE Preview
Briefly, I just got into the most recent wave of testers for the NXE (New Xbox Experience/Dashboard) Preview.
It’ll probably auto-install later. It mentions it is limited to my account and console, but I wonder what will happen with ztynzo’s account.
We’ll find out at around 5pm this evening, when the next wave launches.
Lemmings – Free and Browser based
Awesome find by Ethan: a free browser based recreation of Lemmings.
Go at it!
Get hyped for: Mirror's Edge
Alright, go get the demo for Mirror’s Edge and give it a shot.
I’m not saying you need to buy this game right away. With all of the other games coming out, and the fact this is published by EA, means it will probably be on sale within a couple months (by the time you’d have time to play it anyway).
What I am saying is, it is good enough that you may be considering getting it now anyway. That it’s good enough to go to the top of the queue, even if logic dictates it shouldn’t.