The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) held their annual video game conference and show just a couple weeks ago at the Los Angeles Convention center. In case you missed it, here are some of the most exciting game announcements: [Read more…]
L.A. Noire Review
[Article first published as Xbox 360 Review: L.A. Noire on Blogcritics.]
Taking their cues from the film noir cinema style, Rockstar Games (creators of the hit Grand Theft Auto
L.A. Noire
Thoughts on the Duke Nukem Forever Demo
[Article first published as Thoughts on the Duke Nukem Forever Demo on Blogcritics.]
After more than a decade of promising and procrastination, Duke Nukem Forever
Gearing up for Duke Nukem Forever
After over a decade, Duke Nukem Forever, the sequel to fan favorite Duke Nukem 3D, is finally being released. [poll id=”3″] [Read more…]
L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass
So you’ve solved all the cases, unlocked all the cars, and completed all the street crimes. What more is there for a Cole Phelps wanna-be to do? Say hello to the new Rockstar Pass. [Read more…]
L.A. Noire: Case Guides and Achievement Info (in progress)
L.A. Noire, Rockstar’s most recent sandbox masterpiece, came out last Tuesday, and I have been playing it every chance I get. I have been working on Case Guides and Achievement information. So far, the Patrol Desk cases are complete, as well as the last four missions of the Arson Desk. Only some of the Achievement information is up. I plan on having the rest of the L.A. Noire Case Guides up within a week or so, and the Achievement information should be up shortly thereafter. I also hope to get a review out soon. If you haven’t got a copy for yourself yet, but sure to order your own copy of L.A. Noire
General Xbox 360 Achievement Hunting Tips
The only thing that rivals my love for video games is my love for video game achievements. Microsoft was brilliant to add this system to its gameplay. The Gamer Point system enhances the social aspect of gaming by aggregating a gamer’s experience from multiple games into one number. Instead of comparing your scores on only one game, gamer points allow you to compare your entire Xbox 360 (or PS3) history against your friends’. The point system also adds another dimension to games that would not otherwise be easily scored–first-person shooters, role-playing games, and adventure games are good examples. Furthermore, the hunt for achievements can pleasantly extend your time playing a game. To some of us achievement hunters out there who love achievements as much as I do, this meta-scoring system can sometimes be more important than the events of the actual game.
Here are some tips to assist you in nabbing those gamer points. [Read more…]
Portal 2 Review and Thoughts
Am I perpetually a bit behind, or what? Not only did I miss the Amazon pre-order special for a $20 video game credit, I also missed the alternate reality game (ARG) that Valve did on Steam prior to the release of Portal 2
FIFA 11: Working the Keeper for Easy Goals
The objective of the soccer is to score goals; here is an easy way to do it in FIFA 11. [Read more…]
FIFA 11: FIFA for Life Achievement
FIFA for Life
Sitting around the house Saturday, I just unlocked the FIFA for Life achievement on FIFA 11. Here’s the Xbox description: “Spend 50 hours on the pitch.” There’s no skill requirement to this, so it’s an easy 100 gamer points. Just get out there and play some soccer.
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