Thursday, 30 December 2010

The Year Ahead

While at work today I suddenly realised this time last year I was looking forward to Mass Effect 2 and the first expansion for Dawn of War 2. It was a great start to the new year and that brought me into thinking about what I am looking forward to this year.

The start of this year is quiet compared to last year, only things that come to mind is Killzone 3 and Sorcery (the two games that would make me buy the Playstation Move). But even then those two games are not really on the top of my most wanted list, but in way that is a good thing since gives me a chance to catch up on the huge list of games I've got from the Christmas bargains.

Anyway back on to what I'm looking forward to, there is Mass Effect 2 for the Playstation 3 coming out at the start as well which will be awesome but been there and got the t-shirt so again not on the most wanted list. End of the year as got some major games coming out which I cannot wait for! Mass Effect 3 (omgomgomg), Elderscrolls 5 (really need to finish Oblivion), Gears of War 3 (cannot wait!) and Uncharted 3 (really need to finish the first one so can get the second one). Man the end of the year is going to be awesome, might have to cancel Christmas to fit all this game time in.

There is also the Shadow of the Colossus and Ico remake coming to the Playstation 3, which hopefully will be some time this year. Loved Shadow of the Colossus, was my game of the year for 2005 and I just remembered there is also the Last Guardian game any time now as well. Oh how did I forget Bulletstorm coming out in February, actually start of the year does have something good to look forward too.

You know what I'm just going to list the rest that come to mind:
  • Lego Star Wars Clone Wars (what can I say, you cannot beat lego)
  • Lego Pirates of the Caribbean (going to be awesome)
  • Deus Ex (the trailer looked amazing)
  • Dungeons (If this is done right it could be Dungeon Keeper 2)
  • Pokemon White & Black (Need to finish Pokemon Soulsilver)
  • 3DS Console (Such potential, just worried about price)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7 (really need to finish off the others I've got)

Ok some how I need to put my life on hold so I can get all these games completed, what are you guys looking forward too
~Iznic

Wednesday, 29 December 2010

My Game of the Year 2010

Going to cut straight to the chase, so drum roll please!


Mass Effect 2


No shock really since I'm a big fan of the series and the sequel blew me away at the start of the year and I'm already excited for the third one. The story kept me on the edge of my seat, I wanted everyone to survive, I wanted to know what the Reapers where up to.

It was fun, the controls where good and the new abilities menu was easy to us and did not bog you down with too many options. Also there was several great downloadable content patches realises adding some more great side quests.

I can honestly say I got my money's worth, so fair play Bioware for making another great game! You deserve this Game of the Year


~Iznic


Here is the review I did early on in the year for it Mass Effect 2 Review

Saturday, 25 December 2010

Well just finished unwrapping the presents with the family and thought I do a few posts, well try too anyway since got family visiting soon and of course christmas dinner in a bit.

Here is the complete list of games so far (well i think it is, not sure if im missing any since still got quite few parcels sitting by my door lol). As you can see I've got a lot of work to do, good thing my shifts will be alot less now that the christmas rush as died down.


COMPLETED

Halo Reach X360 - Completed (Legendary Difficulty Solo)
Medal of Honor X360 - Completed (Hardmode Difficulty Solo)
Star Wars the Force Unleashed 2 X360- Completed
Lego Harry Potter PS3 - Completed (Platnium Trophy)
Call of Duty Black Ops X360 - Completed (Veteran Difficulty Solo)
Kane and Lynch 2 Dog Days X360 - Completed


THE LIST
God of War Ghost of Sparta PSP - Started
Star Wars the Force Unleashed 2 PS3 - Tradded in
The Sims 3 X360 - Started
Spiderman Shattered Dimension X360 - Still wrapped
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood X360 - Started
Trinity Universe PS3 - Still wrapped
Kinectnimals X360 - Started
Kinect Joy Ride X360 - Started
Kinect Adventures X360 - Played
Fable 3 X360 - Started
Vanquish X360 - Still wrapped
Fallout New Vegas X360 - Still wrapped
Borderlands Game of the Year X360 - Started
Atelier Rorona PS3 - Still wrapped
Wolfenstein X360 - Still wrapped
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 X360 - Still wrapped
World of Warcraft Catalsym PC - Playing
Monster Hunter Tri Wii - Still wrapped
Resonance of Fate X360 - Still wrapped
White Knight Chronicles PS3 - Still wrapped
Killzone 2 PS3 - Still wrapped
Gameaid Pack (Tomb Raider Underworld/Sega Superstars Tennies/Fuel) PS3 -Still wrapped
Tropico 3 X360 - Still wrapped
Command & Conquer 4 Tiberium Twilight PC - Still wrapped
Hawx 2 X360 -Still wrapped
Monopoly Streets X360 - Still wrapped


RENTAL
Shrek Forever After PS3 - Completed (Platnium Trophy)
Shrek Forever After X360 - Completed (1,000 Gamerscore)
Army of Two 40th Day - Completed

MorphX X360 - Sent back, not got time to play
How to Train Your Dragon X360 - Sent back, not got time to play
Alpha Protocol - Sent back, good game want to buy it
Farcry 2 - Sent back, not got time to play
Dark Void - New rental

Saturday, 4 December 2010

Update on this Week

Just an update to the list of lovely games, had a few more rentals since last time. Alpha protocol I found was pretty good but all signs pointed to a very long game that would cost me alot to rent since I don't have much free time right now with work. Also since it does look good and I was enjoying it I'm going to try and pick it up cheap.

Of course after that they sent me Farcry 2, no way I'm starting that so now got Dark Void on the way. Really need to check through my rental list for any too long games

Anyway here is the updated rental list

RENTAL
Shrek Forever After PS3 - Completed (Platnium Trophy)
Shrek Forever After X360 - Completed (1,000 Gamerscore)
Army of Two 40th Day - Completed

MorphX X360 - Sent back, not got time to play
How to Train Your Dragon X360 - Sent back, not got time to play
Alpha Protocol - Sent back, good game want to buy it
Farcry 2 - Sent back, not got time to play
Dark Void - New rental