Gaming Overload

Morning folks,
First before I go into my weekend I should apologise for the bad link in my last post for the Batman Collectors edition. Did not realise that the trailer link was not working so I've just corrected that so you can now watch the latest trailer. Again sorry about that not sure why I did not spot that when I put the post up, must been in a rush or something.

Anyway back to the original point of this post, two more games completed this weekend! that's right folks I finally finished Phantasy Star Universe. This was a big one for me since I've had this game for years and no doubt it was one of the first few games to start my pile of shame off. Plus the fact it was my first Japanese RPG game that I've fully completed to the end. Not a bad story but I would not say it was great or anything, same for the controls and gameplay just ok.

Wish I had played this a lot sooner though because I would have given the multiplayer more time now that I know what to do. Unfortunately the servers have closed so the last three expansion DLC achievements are beyond my reach now. Traded the game in anyway yesterday so that will go towards Diablo 3 next week for the PlayStation 3, looking forward to that game right now.

So what was the second game I completed you ask, well believe it or not Saints Row IV was clocked on Monday. Not all the game just the main story so I still have quite a few side quests to do and the collectibles. Really enjoyed it and I mean it was one of the better games this year, at first I was a bit worried that the super powers would ruin it but instead it turned out like Crackdown where it was a ton of fun. Also there are ton of brilliant parts to the game that are just worth buying for, a Metal Gear Solid level and a Streets of Rage level just quote two.

I'm really happy I got this clocked and hopefully I can do the same for the other games I picked up Friday, also got Disney Infinity and Splinter Cell. Disney Infinity is amazing and so addictive, the toy box is amazing which is sort like Minecraft but not as in depth. Can not describe how much fun this game is anyway, last night I was racing around the wreck-it-ralph track with the soundtrack playing while riding a Mickey Mouse car as Jack Sparrow. This game as potential and I just hope they release some more playsets later on and really expand it.

Splinter Cell I've not touched yet since I wanted to get Saints Row out of the way first, it will be my next game this week to play just waiting for spare hours. Really hoping to get an hour or two today but might be the weekend instead. That's it anyway folks for my weekend, busy with buying and playing games. Plans for this week onwards is to start Splinter Cell, try and finish Pokemon Black 2 sometime and continue to have fun with Disney Infinity.

Before I leave I will update my Game of the Year progress so far, Saints Row was amazing but I still think Tomb Raider was better out of the two so it's taking second place right now. It will be interesting to see where Splinter Cell goes. Disney Infinity I want a few more hours before I make a decision with this game and same goes for Plants vs Zombies 2.

Game of the Year 2013 (Work in progress)

1. Tomb Raider

2. Saints Row IV

3. Starcraft 2 Heart of the Swarm

4. Bioshock Infinite

5. God of War Ascension

6. Gears of War Judgement

 

Right I'm off folks, have a good one and hopefully you enjoying the new games.

~Iznic

Batman Arkham Origins Trailer and Collector Editions

Gamescon is in full swing right now and of course plenty of new trailers for the upcoming games have started coming out. This one below is one of my favourites which introduces Firefly to the mix of villains in the new Batman Arkham game. Plus the fact you get to see a lot more of what you will be up against.


Try and tell me you not excited to play this game? seriously cannot wait for October so I can get my hands on this. But this is not all the news for Batman, last week while I was on holiday the special editions was announced and shown off.

This awesome collectors edition is for North America and I'm hearing Australia as well. Seriously gutted to hear that because that has to be one of the best figurines I've ever seen. And yes there are LED lights in the TV screens behind the joker. This bad ass collectors edition comes with the following goodies:

• Deathstroke challenge pack
• Joker Figurine
• Collectors box
• Batman Wanted Poster
• 80 page artwork book
• Batwing prototype schematic
• 1st appearance Batman skin
• Glow in the dark map of Gotham
• Anarky logo stencil
• Wayne family photo
•  Assassin Intel dossier
• Villains of DC documentary DVD
• 2 key pieces of evidences from the Crime lab of Gotham Police department

One amazing collectors edition that is for sure and I really hope they change their mind and release it every where else as well. Anyway the second one is for Europe only and is very similar to the leaked one we saw a few months back with some changes, I'm guessing the changes was done on purpose thanks to the leak.

As you can see the figurine base as changed a lot and now Joker is no longer holding the joke gun. The box and steelbook as also changed in design from the leaked version. Anyway onto the list of goodies for this edition.

• Deathstroke challenge pack
• 30cm high figurine
• 80 page artwork book
• Assassin Intel dossier
• steelbook with 3D effect
• Collectors box
• 1st appearance Batman skin

The steelbook new design is pretty sweet and I still like the figurine but I did prefer the leaked version over this. In the UK this edition is also exclusive to Amazon.co.uk so my order is down with them right now, hopefully it won't be too much of wait to get it delivered.

So what do you guys think of the new trailer and collector editions? happy? excited? drop a message with your thoughts.
~Iznic

Back from the holiday

Good morning folks,
Well I'm back from my holiday and it went too fast for my liking, in fact it's my first day back to work today so I'm already down in the dumps. Wish I was back on holiday enjoying the sea side and playing Pokemon, what you really thought I would not play at least one game on my holiday. Should know me better then that by now, anyway I did get my last two gym badges for Pokemon Black 2 while I was down there. So I'm now very close to finishing the game, well I say that but I'm sure the story ending is probably going to be quite long then there is the Elite Four to challenge. At least another week of gaming I see ahead for me on that one.

On the plus side it will be one more game complete and I will be ready for Pokemon X/Y, also I've almost finished Phantasy Star Universe. In fact I just clocked chapter nine and I think there is around twelve so I really want to go all out this week to clock it. Want to trade it in for one of the games that comes out Friday since there is a lot. I am excited though because this will be my first JRPG I will have completed. After all these years and collected plenty of those type of games I've never finished one fully. Expect a post later on this week with me cheering and being hyper.

So onto the important thing about this week, the new releases begin!! that's right the end of year line up starts for me this week. I've got on my list Splintercell Blacklist, Saints Row IV, XCOM the Bureau and new to my list Disney Infinity. Originally it was not even on my radar even though the concept looked quite cool but after watching some of the reviews I was amazed with the toy box mode.It sounds like a lot of fun and the possibilities with future expansions it could be amazing, plus the fact once I told the girlfriend about it and she was up for playing it which is a rarity in it's self. Of course that means having to do some trade ins to get the funds needed. Pretty much got rid of all my unwanted games now that I don't see myself playing this side of Christmas at any rate.

To make matters worse only just yesterday the date was given for the PlayStation 4, which for the UK is the 29th November. Right at the end of all the games releases and I count at least eight games that are coming out on launch for me, where to begin! so I'm currently looking at my want list and making some edits to it. Hopefully now we got some dates we will see more information for the games like dates and specials editions. Anyway on that note I need to run since I have work, take care folks and I will try and catch up with you again soon.
~Iznic

Nearly here

Morning gamers,
I know it's been a while since my last post but I've been busy with weddings, work and getting ready for my holiday (finally). Also while I've been doing these things the constant reminder that the big launches are just around the corner is on the back of my mind. For me the end of year big releases starts on the 23rd of this month with three games coming out on the same day. Then barely just after a week two more release with a game each week after that, then don't get me started on October and November.

I am in the middle of working out which ones I would rather have more since of the cost, it's even worse with all the different collector editions that are out there. Especially with the games that have multiple like Ubisoft's stuff. So anyway I thought I would give you a look at my list of games that I'm looking into, of course this is the unedited version before I start cutting any out.

Friday 23rd August
> Saints Row 4
> XCOM The Bureau
> Splinter Cell Black list

Friday 30th August
> Lost Planet 3

Tuesday 3rd September
> Diablo 3
> Rome 2 Total War

Friday 6th September
> Killzone Mercenary

Friday 13th September
> Kingdom Hearts HD Collection

Tuesday 17th September
> Grand Theft Auto V

Tuesday 27th September
> Disgaea D2

Friday 11th October
> Beyond Two Souls
> Pokemon X & Y

Friday 18th October
> Lego Marvel Heroes

Friday 25th October
> Batman Arkham Origins
> Batman Arkham Origins Black Gate

Friday 1st November
> Assassin's Creed 4
> Battlefield 4
> Angry Birds Star Wars

Tuesday 5th October
> Call of Duty Ghosts

Friday 22nd November
> Watch_Dogs


Not a bad list really and don't forget I've still got the next-generation console to throw into their as well with the launch games that I want. Wish they hurry with the dates because I believe a lot of publishers are holding off giving information on their games until the dates are announced. Well I better shoot off since I need to head to work, would love to hear if you have a list of games.

Until next time have a good one folks,
~Iznic