Posts By Nick DiMola
The one multiplayer mode I was able to try looked good, but the rest of the game is still a question mark.
After the fiasco that was Gerstmann-gate, I can't say that I bothered trying the original Kane & Lynch. This year at E3, I did get some hands-on time with the sequel's Cops and Robbers multiplayer mode.
Grand Theft Auto as an MMO produces mixed results.
After taking a few pictures with some alternative girls and receiving a complimentary T-Shirt, Chessa, Rob, and myself had the opportunity to play APB behind close doors. During my session, a developer guided me through my time as an Enforcer in the online beta which is currently active.
A collection of clips depicting the gameplay from Shin'en's WiiWare 3D Platformer.
A smoother graphical presentation and solid mechanics make for an enjoyable play session on the show floor.
As Capcom revealed back at Captivate 2010, Marvel vs. Capcom is back for its third iteration, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. This time around, the focus seems to be strongly on character balance and a unified presentation.
Rock Band 3 isn't the only game integrating a real guitar into a music game.
If you had asked me prior to E3 what Power Gig: Rise of the SixString was, I would've looked at you in complete confusion. As I came to learn on the last day of the show, Power Gig is actually a music game, and similar to Rock Band 3, the game works in the use of a real-deal guitar.
A mash-up of "Ghosts n Stuff" from Deadmau5 mixed with Lady Gaga’s "Just Dance."
Does anyone else find it weird that Nintendo is porting 2 titles from the N64 to the 3DS?
With E3 behind me, I've had some time to reflect on what was shown at the expo this year. Nintendo in particular has me intrigued with two of their 3DS titles. As we all know, both StarFox 64 3D and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D were both announced at the show, with StarFox being playable on the show floor.
A battle for the upcoming Wii title is depicted in this trailer.
The combo-pack offers up two standalone stories, as well as an expanded multiplayer mode.
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City is the physical compilation of the two separate expansion packs for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony. Each episode is completely unique, following a different story and a different set of characters through Liberty City. Though not directly linked to Grand Theft Auto IV, the stories will occasionally wind through the going-ons of Niko, but only as a peripheral occurrence, and clearly only as fan service. Those familiar with the gameplay and style of Grand Theft AUto IV will already know what they should expect from Episodes From Liberty City.
Giant enemies, mechs, and lush environments should spell success, right?
It seems third person shooters are simply unavoidable these days. Some of them feature hand-to-hand combat, others stealthy sneaking. Regardless of the hook, each one of them has that small differentiator that should distinguish it from the crowd. Lost Planet 2 is mostly devoid of anything that might set it apart from other third person shooters on the market. In concept, shooting really big enemies and piloting a mech is more than likely what Capcom was going for, but the execution doesn't do much to make the gameplay feel different or unique.
