Today I found myself playing "Elder Scroll's IV: Oblivion - The Shivering Isle's" and I am proud to say I actually beat it as well today. The game is so fantastic and it brought me into a thought, a basic thought of where I began as a child to where I am today with gaming.
In the year 1985 I was brought forth onto this world from my mother's womb, and over a few year's I slowly managed to be able to grasp the idea of how to play games. Starting with the NES my first game, to this day I remember it like it just happened, the first game I played was Super Mario, just watching as I ran through so many levels trying to get further into the game. Then I slowly moved on to game's like Duck Hunt, and Legend of Zelda, others such as Metroid, and Mega Man. These were game's that helped pull my generation into the gaming world, these were some of the first game's that today's gamers started playing and grew up with.
So many year's later, with today's advancement's in console technology, as well as million's of dollar's to funnel into game design we have slowly become a spoiled bunch. Always excepting sometimes the same things over and over again, but always finding joy when some company releases a game that is new and exciting. Game's that truly push the boundaries of today's technologies as well as pushing the gameplay as far as possible. I personally wish I could see into the future and see where tomorrow's gaming is going to be. Just the idea of what possibly the future could hold for us, and really bring to the console or the PC to push even further.
Companies like Nintendo and Sony, and Microsoft always trying to find a way to pull new people into their consoles. Whether it be the use of a Wii-Mote, or just a good history of Console exclusives, or even having the best online service of all the consoles (Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft respectively). Yesterday's gaming, and game's will just not be the same as tomorrow's way of gaming, and the game's that the companies will offer to the very consumers who keep each company going.
Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A new day, more E3 Information.
After what was a personally busy day for myself. I am finally able to sit down and do as much updating as I can. After sifting through non-stop information, and watching more E3 coverage. Tonight I am just going to pick out a few personal favorite game's that I am very interested in, and going to pop it out there.
The first game I am going to bring up is going to be.
Infamous for the Playstation 3. This is a game that I first heard of a long while ago. I believe the last E3, they had released a trailer for this game. In the game you play as Cole, the man who is an Urban explorer, an everyday man who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After an explosion that levels most of the area, Cole wakes up and is pretty much framed for the incident. He learns that he is slowly growing super hero like powers that deal with Electricity. As the character grows during the gameplay which is set on how the player reacts to the surrounding. You could play as an evil guy who doesnt care who gets hurt, or what get's destroyed. Or you could play as a guy who does his very best to protect those in harm's way, and does his best to manage his power to fight the evil inside the city. As you do good or bad things throughout the game, your powers slowly begin to grow and change.
This is a game that I am personally very excited for. About a month ago I received my monthly GameInformer and this was on the front page. After reading more about the game I just knew that I could really get deep into this game and enjoy it a lot.
Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. These two games are Sony's chance to bring the Star Ocean franchise back to the front for those of us who own the Sony PsP. First Departure is the first game in the series. This game was never released in America and this is the first time that American's will get their chance to play the English version of the game. First Departure I am excited to play because I've been a fan of the second and third game's, so it will be nice to see where it all started.
Second Evolution is the sequel that takes place only 20 year's after the end of First Departure. The main character in this one is the main character from First Departure's son. This from what I believe is kind of like a remake of the Star Ocean game that did come out in America, Star Ocean: Second Story. Both games will have new characters, new voice actors, and anime sequences. I am excited for both of these games and am very excited that both will be released.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a game that many people, who are huge Star Wars fan's are all looking forward to seeing this game released this upcoming September. The ability to be the bad guy, and have the dark side force powers at your exposure. That in and of itself is truly what makes this game so good. It is coming out for all consoles, and handhelds. The best part of this game is if you buy it for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version of the game comes with a duel mode for two players to really get the best feel of holding a lightsaber and using force powers.
I will post more news over the next few days.
The first game I am going to bring up is going to be.
Infamous for the Playstation 3. This is a game that I first heard of a long while ago. I believe the last E3, they had released a trailer for this game. In the game you play as Cole, the man who is an Urban explorer, an everyday man who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After an explosion that levels most of the area, Cole wakes up and is pretty much framed for the incident. He learns that he is slowly growing super hero like powers that deal with Electricity. As the character grows during the gameplay which is set on how the player reacts to the surrounding. You could play as an evil guy who doesnt care who gets hurt, or what get's destroyed. Or you could play as a guy who does his very best to protect those in harm's way, and does his best to manage his power to fight the evil inside the city. As you do good or bad things throughout the game, your powers slowly begin to grow and change.
This is a game that I am personally very excited for. About a month ago I received my monthly GameInformer and this was on the front page. After reading more about the game I just knew that I could really get deep into this game and enjoy it a lot.
Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. These two games are Sony's chance to bring the Star Ocean franchise back to the front for those of us who own the Sony PsP. First Departure is the first game in the series. This game was never released in America and this is the first time that American's will get their chance to play the English version of the game. First Departure I am excited to play because I've been a fan of the second and third game's, so it will be nice to see where it all started.
Second Evolution is the sequel that takes place only 20 year's after the end of First Departure. The main character in this one is the main character from First Departure's son. This from what I believe is kind of like a remake of the Star Ocean game that did come out in America, Star Ocean: Second Story. Both games will have new characters, new voice actors, and anime sequences. I am excited for both of these games and am very excited that both will be released.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a game that many people, who are huge Star Wars fan's are all looking forward to seeing this game released this upcoming September. The ability to be the bad guy, and have the dark side force powers at your exposure. That in and of itself is truly what makes this game so good. It is coming out for all consoles, and handhelds. The best part of this game is if you buy it for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version of the game comes with a duel mode for two players to really get the best feel of holding a lightsaber and using force powers.
I will post more news over the next few days.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
M A G (Massive Action Game)
MAG is a new IP from Zipper Studios, which supports up to 256 players at one time.
Key Features
-Squad Based gameplay.
-Character Growth.
-Faction based Campaigns.
Showing a video of the game, it certainly looks very good, but the video wasn't of actual gameplay, so unfortunately that is something we will have to wait for and hole that Zipper will release some actual gameplay Pictures, or Video's shortly.
Key Features
-Squad Based gameplay.
-Character Growth.
-Faction based Campaigns.
Showing a video of the game, it certainly looks very good, but the video wasn't of actual gameplay, so unfortunately that is something we will have to wait for and hole that Zipper will release some actual gameplay Pictures, or Video's shortly.
Infamous
A game, developed by by the makers of Sly Fox, Sucker Punch. You play a guy who gains super powers, and you can play as either a good or bad guy, depending how you react to the world, and how you treat the people in the world. This is personally a game I am really looking forward to. The video they showed looked stunning, and the graphics look very good. This game is one of my top wanted games for the PS3 right now.
God Of War for the PS3!!!
Showed a short video trailer of God of War 3, no actual gameplay, just a video of Kratos standing on top of a building. Hopefully some time soon we can see some actual gameplay video just to see how damn good the game will look.
Video Montage
A Video montage showing just glimpse of several games, including Quantum of Solace, Naruto, Mirror's Edge, Fallout 3, Killzone 2, and many more. All game's looking very nice in the short clips you got to see.
Developers Video
They showed a video of Developers discussing why they think the Playstation 3 is such a great console to build games on. They all pretty discussed the fact they all loved the Playstation 3.
But if you ask me, of course they are going to say that, so they dont look like assholes.
But if you ask me, of course they are going to say that, so they dont look like assholes.
DC Universe
The lead Artist for DC Universe came out to show off the game, and it certainly looked very enjoyable. But the only question I have, and maybe I missed this if they said something. But I wonder if you can create your own character, or if you have to play as one of the main Superheros.
More Sony!
Jack came out with one of the Creators of Little Big Planet, to show off just how much of a growth there is in the gaming industry, and that there is looking to be a 23 Billion dollars in sales just in gaming alone this year.
Jack also went on to discuss that later this year, we will see Playstation 3 Greatest Hit's titles sell for $29.99, such as Resistance 1, Assassins Creed, Oblivion, and Ninja Gaiden.
The Playstation Network getting updates, and Sony still aims to listen to their community and strives to make their online network better, and more user friendly. The PlayStation Network. All users this fall will have a single sign-on that will work across PS3, PC, and PSP. You can sign on and check what your friends are doing from "anywhere."
Insomniac came on to discuss a little bit about the upcoming "Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty" that will be released on the Playstation Network for $15, and will be a continuation of Tools of Destruction and will help explain what happened to Clank after the end of Tools of Destruction.
Playstation Network promo videos playing: The new Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty; Crash Commando; Fat Princess; PixelJunk Eden; Pain: Amusement Park; Flower; Siren: Blood Curse; Rag Doll Kung-Fu.
They showed off GranTurismo 5's Prologue will have Car videos that are shown through the game.
PlayStation Home. When it finally launches there will be an extended beta program. Game specific spaces for games like Warhawk and Uncharted. Ubisoft, EA, Activision, and LucasArts are participating in Home which will surely help make it a great service for Sony.
The Playstation Store will also have an update where it will include the ability to download movies. This update should be active later on tonight.
Jack also went on to discuss that later this year, we will see Playstation 3 Greatest Hit's titles sell for $29.99, such as Resistance 1, Assassins Creed, Oblivion, and Ninja Gaiden.
The Playstation Network getting updates, and Sony still aims to listen to their community and strives to make their online network better, and more user friendly. The PlayStation Network. All users this fall will have a single sign-on that will work across PS3, PC, and PSP. You can sign on and check what your friends are doing from "anywhere."
Insomniac came on to discuss a little bit about the upcoming "Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty" that will be released on the Playstation Network for $15, and will be a continuation of Tools of Destruction and will help explain what happened to Clank after the end of Tools of Destruction.
Playstation Network promo videos playing: The new Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty; Crash Commando; Fat Princess; PixelJunk Eden; Pain: Amusement Park; Flower; Siren: Blood Curse; Rag Doll Kung-Fu.
They showed off GranTurismo 5's Prologue will have Car videos that are shown through the game.
PlayStation Home. When it finally launches there will be an extended beta program. Game specific spaces for games like Warhawk and Uncharted. Ubisoft, EA, Activision, and LucasArts are participating in Home which will surely help make it a great service for Sony.
The Playstation Store will also have an update where it will include the ability to download movies. This update should be active later on tonight.
Sony's E3 Press Conference
Sony's Jack Tretton came out onto the stage, discussing the stage he is standing on as a stage that has shared many many things. He also talked about the history of Sony from the beginning as of wether or not to green light the first Playstation Console, and where they stand now today.
Tretton went on to explain that the Playstation and Playstation 2 took several years to build up huge hits, and are consoles that stood around for many years. The playstation 2 pretty much was a 10 year plan. Also going on to talk about the Playstation 3 and how it won out because of it's advantage of having a blu-ray drive built into it, because Blu-ray won out over HD-DvD.
Tretton also went on to discuss how the 2008 year is all about Software, and exclusive content, both downloadable, and just basic games as well. "While exclusive DLC is nice, exclusive games are what make up consumer's minds." He said.
Showing Resistance 2, which in my view is a game that looks absolutely beautiful, and I never bought the first one, so I might have to check it out so I can get into the story. The graphics are beautiful, and the video shown had a huge I am talking like 20 stories high monster that seemed to be thrashing about a city that looked like New York. The video also showed the main character running from the monster, going from one building to another until the creature picks up the character and actually throws him, through a window and it just looked beautiful. Resistance 1 and 2 was developed by Insomniac games.
Tretton went on to explain that the Playstation and Playstation 2 took several years to build up huge hits, and are consoles that stood around for many years. The playstation 2 pretty much was a 10 year plan. Also going on to talk about the Playstation 3 and how it won out because of it's advantage of having a blu-ray drive built into it, because Blu-ray won out over HD-DvD.
Tretton also went on to discuss how the 2008 year is all about Software, and exclusive content, both downloadable, and just basic games as well. "While exclusive DLC is nice, exclusive games are what make up consumer's minds." He said.
Showing Resistance 2, which in my view is a game that looks absolutely beautiful, and I never bought the first one, so I might have to check it out so I can get into the story. The graphics are beautiful, and the video shown had a huge I am talking like 20 stories high monster that seemed to be thrashing about a city that looked like New York. The video also showed the main character running from the monster, going from one building to another until the creature picks up the character and actually throws him, through a window and it just looked beautiful. Resistance 1 and 2 was developed by Insomniac games.
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