Last night, Jason played Resistance 3D, check out his thoughts on the game!
Insomniac returns to the world of Resistance with the third installment in the hit franchise. I only played a little portion of the original Resistance, so bear in my mind I may not know the title or name for everything.
Jason grabs hands on impressions of the latest 3D Mario game after the Nintendo press conference.
Picture Super Mario Bros. 3 and put it in a 3D Mario game, and that’s about what it felt like. There were some major changes though, things you definitely need to know about before you can call them the same thing.
Jason gets some hands on time with Twisted Metal, but more importantly gets the full scoop on the details of the game.
Brief hands on time with the latest build of Twisted Metal was available after the Sony press conference. During my hands on time, I learned that the game is scheduled for release in just a few short months on October 4. While I didn't have the opportunity to play much of the game, it was clear that it was a faster paced experience than what the series has offered in the past. Though brisker in pace, the game felt controllable and smooth, just as Nick reported at last year's E3.
The latest entrant to the PixelJunk series will be based around exciting fluids.
With five successful iterations of the PixelJunk series already released, Sony announced a brand new addition, PixelJunk SideScroller.
The direct follow-up to Final Fantasy XIII also made an appearance at the Sony press conference.
We all know that Final Fantasy XIII was more of a linear experience - a trait that many long time fans of the series took issue with. While the game offered amazing graphics and a unique approach to the traditional RPG gameplay, for many it still left something to be desired. It was clear based on the brief demo I played, that XIII-2 would not follow that same linear structure. The world I encountered when I finally got to play the game was much more open, and perhaps contained more possibilities. I can't stress enough how much of an improvement this will be over the previous title if it manages to offer the same gameplay throughout the entire quest.
Following the Sony press conference Jason got some hands on time with Capcom's latest fighter.
Capcom's latest fighter is clearly based on the latest iteration of the Street Fighter series, Super Street Fighter IV. Players familiar with that experience will be able to easily hop into this one as the two play extremely similarly. The exception here is that the game offers tag team play, which does alter the dynamic of the play experience to a degree.
A sequel that seems to have improved in every way from an already great game.
When inFamous was released in 2009, it took the gaming world by storm. It was a super-hero inspired game that used open world mechanics along with a deep story and strong morale choices to catch the eyes of many gamers. inFamous was met with critical acclaim, and now the team at Sucker Punch seeks out to top the first game in each and every way with inFamous 2. From my hands on with the game, I feel that it truly lives up to that expectation.
The 3DS is going to get all jiggly in May.
The Dead Or Alive series is once again returning to the 3-D arena fighting that made the series famous in the first place.
After some time with the beta: so far, so good.
While Gears of War has been an important series for Microsoft and the Xbox 360, there have been some ongoing issues with the series that have held it back; particularly, the slow gameplay and a general lack of weapons. This time around, Gears of War 3 seems to be getting it all correct. There is a new arsenal of weapons, five-vs-five multiplayer modes, and a campaign featuring up to four-player co-op action. After a good amount of time with the beta, Gears of War 3 is one of my most anticipated Xbox 360 titles of 2011.
A title similar to Professor Layton that boasts engaging puzzles, great characters, and a fun story-driven experience.
Puzzle enthusiasts may have something to look forward to this summer with the anticipated release of Konami's Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights. The title seems very similar to Level 5's popular Professor Layton series, art style and all, as players must navigate by collecting clues and solving puzzles.
