Mashing buttons since 1984
The folks at Pandemic Studios were nice enough to send me this sharp looking 1941 Replica Zippo lighter in the mail yesterday. Why would would they be sending me this? To invite me to be a member of the Resistance, of course. With the special Zippo, I can prove I’ve been contacted. I can also get a little preview of their game, The Saboteur at PAX. Since I won’t be a PAX, I’ll take solace in my secret membership in the Resistance.
Will you be joining the Resistance as well?
Amazon’s Deal of the Day is the 360 version of Star Wars: The Force Unleased. At $10, it now fits our criteria from rent to buy. It’s a frustration that’s worth the $10–if you’re into that.
I’ve harped about this before, and it’s one of the few games released earlier this year that I continue to play. Defense Grid is coming out on XBLA next week for $10. This is a must-buy.
I’ll keep this short. After only two hours of play. Batman Arkham Asylum is my GOTY 2009. I don’t know of many other titles that are coming up that may pass this. (Assassin’s Creed 2?)
Another game I’ve had my eye on is Section 8 from Southpeak Interactive. In many ways it seems to emulate Robert Heinlein’s vision of Starship Troopers. I guess I’m not following the game closely enough because it was to my surprise to see a demo on X-Box Live this week.
Sadly, they’re not going to let me touch the story, but there is a very satisfying instant action mode that reminds me a lot of the Battlefield style games but with more of a Halo setting. Dropping in from orbit is an absolute scream and I love how they implemented it. I do find the game a bit overwhelming at times and perhaps it needs a tutorial. On the other hand, just blundering around the battlefield was still a lot of fun and I see a lot of potential for this game. We’re way overdue for a new IP in the FPS arena and I think this is a contender.
Everybody loves donuts! I knew before I even fired my first shot that Shadow Complex would be a game I would purchase today. Mmm. Donuts! Vroom Vroom CRASH! Auuuggh.(This post would not be as confusing if you are remotely aware of some of the latest XBLA offerings).
I’ve heard from everyone that the movie is a blast. However, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has not been getting favorable reviews on the major consoles. It’s in my hands now. Expect a 2 Minute Review by the end of the week.
Since I know she is subscribed to the feed, I’m going to wish Mrs. Buttonmashing a happy anniversary and thanking her for the twelve years she’s put up with my hobbies, including these here video games and this here site. I’m slowly but surely going to turn her into a gamer.
Love you, babe!
So far, Dawn of War II is my PC Game of the Year. You can enjoy it this weekend for $25 from Steam (I should be getting paid by Valve.) The Company of Heroes games are discounted too.
I couldn’t help myself. After months of resisting and with no idea exactly when the North American version will ship or how much it will retail for, I finally broke down and ordered Afrika, sorry, Hakuna Matata for the PS3.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about the game, though most people seem to be of the mind that it is a game that is worth $25 rather than $60+. It should arrive sometime next week, so I’ll post some impressions when it makes it over the pond.