The memories are flooding back to me now. I played the hell out of Doom II. It was my first ever first person shooter experience and I cherish it deeply. I still think the game looks great for being nearly 15 years old. Probably has to do with the fact that they’re all sprite based or the fact that nostalgia makes everything look great.
I’d get on XBLA, but something about playing this game with a controller seems blasphemous.
What is an Endurance Run? They’re videos of the GiantBomb crew playing a game from beginning to end. They’re also accompanied with commentary of the hilarious and mocking variety.
What is Deadly Premonition? It’s a $25 CAD open ended Japanese survival horror game for the Xbox 360. Some say it’s plain horrible. Some say it’s one of those “it’s so horrible, it’s awesome” games. Some even say it’s better than Heavy Rain (and no isn’t banned; that’s just his awesome tag).
I haven’t played either game yet, but after watching the first couple of episodes of this Endurance Run, I’m inclined to agree with the “it’s so bad, it’s awesome” camp. It looks like an HD PlayStation 2 title, it doesn’t make a lick of sense and yet it is also strangely compelling.
Sounds like the perfect title to do an Endurance Run with.
Episode One:
Episode Two:
GiantBomb’s Persona 4 Endurance Run received a lot of praise, but I never got into them since I’ve already played the game they covered. However, this is a brand new game and brand new opportunity to join in on the fun. Only GiantBomb can make a video series of someone else play a game so entertaining.
Of course, I’m being sarcastic.
That’s a whole lot of people for a project. The results speak for themselves though. If you don’t want to be spoiled, I wouldn’t check out this awesome interview by GiantBomb’s Brad Shoemaker.
Oh, how sweet it is. One of the many reasons why I wanted a PlayStation 3.
God of War III debuts March 16, 2010
The “Web Faves” portion you see on the side bar is a pretty good indication of which sites, shows and podcasts I consume my gaming and technology needs.
I’d like to specifically talk about the gaming podcasts and shows came and/or went during 2009. I’ve included new ones and discarded others so I’d like to take a bit of time to discuss and promote some of the noteworthy ones.
GiantBomb.com - I don’t visit this site for gaming news, or reviews for that matter. I visit it for the always entertaining Bombcast podcast, its Quick Looks and just about any other video content they throw up there. These guys are funny, knowledgeable and entertaining to watch or listen to. Off the cuff comments and reactions are the best. And there is no other gaming site out there which delivers that kind of commentary like they do. They also have a pretty kick ass achievements (360, Steam & WoW) system. It’s too bad Sony won’t allow people to hook their info in for comparison.
1UP Podcasts – I listen to 4 Guys 1UP for the guest stories and early game impressions. I listen to Active Time Babble for its role playing game discussions and Retronauts for the retro gaming talk. Despite the mass exodus of personalities, 1UP still manages to produce interesting podcasts on a weekly basis.
RebelFM Podcast – I supported what these guys were doing early on, but somewhere along the way, I just didn’t feel compelled to listen to them anymore. I don’t know if it’s the cast or the excessive penis jokes, but one thing is for sure: I don’t bother with it anymore.
The Geekbox Podcast – They speak in tongues. I like nerdy geeky things, but the stuff this podcast discusses is out of my geek realm. Comics are cool and I respect their appreciation for Lost/Burn Notice/whatever-TV-show-they-like, but I couldn’t stand listening to it anymore.
The Co-op Show – This show is great, but it’s also a large file download for a bandwidth strapped household. The fact that they rarely showcase upcoming games also stifles the desire to download it. Previews and first impressions are fine, but video reviews tend to show too much and I’m not fond on the idea of getting spoiled before I get a chance to play it for myself.
Giant Bomb’s Quick Looks are the best previews on the net. They’re so much fun and while I watch each and everyone without highlighting them on the blog, I’d like to draw your attention this Quick Look of Rogue Warrior starring a bearded dude voiced by mother fuckin’ Mickey Rourke.
Enjoy it! I did.
And yes. They’re swearing for effect.
Forget reading. These two videos will be your ticket to knowing what Modern Warfare 2 is all about.
First up an interview with Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward:
As for gameplay? Forget GameTrailers’ 2 minute chunks. Check out this 10 minute stretch of CTF action:
This XBLA exclusive Metroidvania styled Shadow Complex game looks absolutely amazing. I cannot believe it took this long for someone to make something like this.
Shadow Complex releases on August 19, 2009 for just 1200 MS points
