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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 11:10 PM PST The stakes are high in TRON: Evolution. The love of The Dude is at stake, at least in the movie. Tron: Evolution takes the form of a prequel, whisking players through frenetic hand-to-hand combat, racing, and tank driving. Whatever flavor of gameplay you prefer, there’s information for you on this page — we’ve got a full walkthrough, lists of trophies and achievements, as well as unlockables and collectibles. It’s all lying in wait below! Bronze TrophiesWhat Kind of a Program Is He? – Gained a Version (level) for the first time Gain a Version in the Game Grid – Gained a Version in the Game Grid It's What I Do – Your character has reached Version 10 System Monitor Evolved – Your character has reached Version 20 Look What I Found! – Collected your first Tron File Ah, Now I Get It – Collect all Abraxas Shards Warming Up – Get a 5X Hit Multiplier I Can Do This Day – Get a 15X Hit Multiplier Please Come Again – Brought your first upgrade Maybe This Will Do Something – Captured a Power Node or Tank Node in the Game Grid Game Grid Newbie – Played a match in the Game Grid It's Only the Beginning – Won an online Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required. Hooray For Our Side – Won an online Team Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required. I Think I Like This – Won an online power monger match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required. We Made It!…This Far – Drove a total of 15000 Kilocycles with your Light cycle or Light tank. Up Close and Personal – Derezzed 100 enemies with melee. It's All in the Wrists – Derezzed 500 enemies with your Light Disc Knock Knock Kaboom! – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Bomb Disc You're Not Going to Like This – Corrupt 25 enemies You're Slower Than Me – Derezzed 25 enemies with your Stasis Disc Never Saw It Coming – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Heavy Disc What A Ride! – Derezzed 100 enemies while on the Lightcycle. Boom Boom Boom – Derezzed 200 enemies while in the Light Tank Unstoppable – Derezzed 10 enemies before dying Silver TrophiesYeah that's the stuff – Your character has reached Version 30 I Want More! – Your character has reached Version 40 Tron Aficionado – Collected all Tron Files Unstoppable Program – Get the maximum hit multiplier Light Disc Modder – Bought all disc mods Game Grid Tactician – Bought all enhancers Digital Shopping Spree – Bought all character upgrades Gold TrophiesEvolved User – Completed the game on "Insane" difficulty level without changing the setting Now For Some Real User Power – Your character has reached Version 50 Platinum TrophyPlatinum – You collected all trophies in TRON: Evolution TRON: Evolution X-box 360 Achievements Regular AchievementsWhat Kind of a Program Is He? – Gained a Version (level) for the first time – 5G Gain a Version in the Game Grid – Gained a Version in the Game Grid – 5G It's What I Do – Your character has reached Version 10 – 10G System Monitor Evolved – Your character has reached Version 20 – 25G Look What I Found! – Collected your first Tron File – 5G Ah, Now I Get It – Collect all Abraxas Shards – 15G Warming Up – Get a 5X Hit Multiplier – 5G I Can Do This Day – Get a 15X Hit Multiplier – 15G Please Come Again – Brought your first upgrade – 5G Maybe This Will Do Something – Captured a Power Node or Tank Node in the Game Grid – 10G Game Grid Newbie – Played a match in the Game Grid – 10G It's Only the Beginning – Won an online Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required – 15G Hooray For Our Side – Won an online Team Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required – 15G I Think I Like This – Won an online power monger match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required – 15G We Made It!…This Far – Drove a total of 15000 Kilocycles with your Light cycle or Light tank – 15G Up Close and Personal – Derezzed 100 enemies with melee – 30G It's All in the Wrists – Derezzed 500 enemies with your Light Disc – 30G Knock Knock Kaboom! – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Bomb Disc – 30G You're Not Going to Like This – Corrupt 25 enemies – 30G You're Slower Than Me – Derezzed 25 enemies with your Stasis Disc – 30G Never Saw It Coming – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Heavy Disc – 30G What A Ride! – Derezzed 100 enemies while on the Lightcycle – 30G Boom Boom Boom – Derezzed 200 enemies while in the Light Tank – 30G Unstoppable – Derezzed 10 enemies before dying – 30G Evolved User – Completed the game on "Insane" difficulty level without changing the setting – 75G Secret AchievementsYeah that's the stuff – Your character has reached Version 30 – 20G I Want More! – Your character has reached Version 40 – 20G Tron Aficionado – Collected all Tron Files – 20G Unstoppable Program – Get the maximum hit multiplier – 20G Light Disc Modder – Bought all disc mods – 20G Game Grid Tactician – Bought all enhancers – 20G Digital Shopping Spree – Bought all character upgrades – 20G Now For Some Real User Power – Your character has reached Version 50 – 50G |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:57 PM PST The people who made TRON: Evolution had it pretty easy — the basic elements of their video game had already been designed for them by the people who made the movies. That doesn’t mean, though, that the game is bad, or without its challenges. Combining hi-octane 3rd-person action with RPG elements and futuristic racing, the game also features a robust multiplayer mode that will bring the most exciting sequences in the movies to life. Use this walkthrough to navigate the trickiest elements of the singleplayer campaign — check back on release day for the first updates. In the meantime, you can see lists of trophies and achievements. We’ll also have cheats and unlockables available next week. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:40 PM PST TRON: Evolution spans a number of different genres, drawing on the game’s multiple modes to deliver an experience that’s part action game, part RPG, and part racing sim. Whichever genre you prefer, and whichever one you excel at, there’s a bevy of achievements to be earned. Check them all out below. Regular AchievementsWhat Kind of a Program Is He? – Gained a Version (level) for the first time – 5G Gain a Version in the Game Grid – Gained a Version in the Game Grid – 5G It's What I Do – Your character has reached Version 10 – 10G System Monitor Evolved – Your character has reached Version 20 – 25G Look What I Found! – Collected your first Tron File – 5G Ah, Now I Get It – Collect all Abraxas Shards – 15G Warming Up – Get a 5X Hit Multiplier – 5G I Can Do This Day – Get a 15X Hit Multiplier – 15G Please Come Again – Brought your first upgrade – 5G Maybe This Will Do Something – Captured a Power Node or Tank Node in the Game Grid – 10G Game Grid Newbie – Played a match in the Game Grid – 10G It's Only the Beginning – Won an online Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required – 15G Hooray For Our Side – Won an online Team Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required – 15G I Think I Like This – Won an online power monger match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required – 15G We Made It!…This Far – Drove a total of 15000 Kilocycles with your Light cycle or Light tank – 15G Up Close and Personal – Derezzed 100 enemies with melee – 30G It's All in the Wrists – Derezzed 500 enemies with your Light Disc – 30G Knock Knock Kaboom! – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Bomb Disc – 30G You're Not Going to Like This – Corrupt 25 enemies – 30G You're Slower Than Me – Derezzed 25 enemies with your Stasis Disc – 30G Never Saw It Coming – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Heavy Disc – 30G What A Ride! – Derezzed 100 enemies while on the Lightcycle – 30G Boom Boom Boom – Derezzed 200 enemies while in the Light Tank – 30G Unstoppable – Derezzed 10 enemies before dying – 30G Evolved User – Completed the game on "Insane" difficulty level without changing the setting – 75G Secret AchievementsYeah that's the stuff – Your character has reached Version 30 – 20G I Want More! – Your character has reached Version 40 – 20G Tron Aficionado – Collected all Tron Files – 20G Unstoppable Program – Get the maximum hit multiplier – 20G Light Disc Modder – Bought all disc mods – 20G Game Grid Tactician – Bought all enhancers – 20G Digital Shopping Spree – Bought all character upgrades – 20G Now For Some Real User Power – Your character has reached Version 50 – 50G |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:30 PM PST Tron: Evolution is a big-budget movie tie-in, but since the movie it’s tied to is about a video game, it might actually be kind of good. Either way, there is a full panoply of trophies to earn. Check them out below. Bronze TrophiesWhat Kind of a Program Is He? – Gained a Version (level) for the first time Gain a Version in the Game Grid – Gained a Version in the Game Grid It’s What I Do – Your character has reached Version 10 System Monitor Evolved – Your character has reached Version 20 Look What I Found! – Collected your first Tron File Ah, Now I Get It – Collect all Abraxas Shards Warming Up – Get a 5X Hit Multiplier I Can Do This Day – Get a 15X Hit Multiplier Please Come Again – Brought your first upgrade Maybe This Will Do Something – Captured a Power Node or Tank Node in the Game Grid Game Grid Newbie – Played a match in the Game Grid It’s Only the Beginning – Won an online Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required. Hooray For Our Side – Won an online Team Disintegration match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required. I Think I Like This – Won an online power monger match in the Game Grid. Two or more human players required. We Made It!…This Far – Drove a total of 15000 Kilocycles with your Light cycle or Light tank. Up Close and Personal – Derezzed 100 enemies with melee. It’s All in the Wrists – Derezzed 500 enemies with your Light Disc Knock Knock Kaboom! – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Bomb Disc You’re Not Going to Like This – Corrupt 25 enemies You’re Slower Than Me – Derezzed 25 enemies with your Stasis Disc Never Saw It Coming – Derezzed 50 enemies with your Heavy Disc What A Ride! – Derezzed 100 enemies while on the Lightcycle. Boom Boom Boom – Derezzed 200 enemies while in the Light Tank Unstoppable – Derezzed 10 enemies before dying Silver TrophiesYeah that’s the stuff – Your character has reached Version 30 I Want More! – Your character has reached Version 40 Tron Aficionado – Collected all Tron Files Unstoppable Program – Get the maximum hit multiplier Light Disc Modder – Bought all disc mods Game Grid Tactician – Bought all enhancers Digital Shopping Spree – Bought all character upgrades Gold TrophiesEvolved User – Completed the game on “Insane” difficulty level without changing the setting Now For Some Real User Power – Your character has reached Version 50 Platinum TrophyPlatinum – You collected all trophies in TRON: Evolution |
Walkthrough Weekend: Epic Mickey, Splatterhouse, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and More! Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST The world’s most famous rodent is the star of the stage today — Epic Mickey leads off our weekend with aplomb, with a paintbrush in one hand and a bucket of paint thinner in the other. Check out all the collectibles, in addition to a full walkthrough. Below, you’ll also find information on the Fall’s other big releases. Walkthrough Weekends is a recurring feature, so check back every Friday to read all the most useful hints, tips, guides and lists from the previous week. That way, you’ll be prepared when work ends and fun begins. Don’t spend your free time staring at loading screens! Epic Mickey WalkthroughPinsFilm ReelsSplatterhouse WalkthroughDonkey Kong Country Returns WalkthroughAssassin’s Creed: Brotherhood WalkthroughRift Locations and Puzzle SolutionsFollower’s LairsSide Quests and RewardsCheat CodesMetagame and Shop Quest RewardsUnlockable Outfits and CapesPaintings and PortraitsArtifactsFeather LocationsCall of Duty: Black Ops WalkthroughIntelCodesJames Bond 007: Blood Stone WalkthroughIntelligenceGod of War: Ghost of Sparta WalkthroughThe Force Unleashed II WalkthroughFable III WalkthroughFallout: New Vegas WalkthroughSkill BooksSnow GlobesHollow RocksUnique WeaponsCaravan Cards |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 09:41 PM PST All of the 2D levels in Epic Mickey have corresponding Film Reels, which can be turned into the Usher in front of Mean Street Cinema for a variety of rewards. Make sure you don’t miss a Film Reel with the help of this guide, which lists all the available Reels.
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Those Angry Birds Have Finally Been Put To Good Use Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:42 PM PST Ever since those no-good, motherf**king goddamn pigs stole those eggs so long ago, the Angry Birds — who don’t even remember how the war started anymore — finally have s**t going on that isn’t about the destruction and genocide. Instead, it’s about delicious cake and hats and legos. To find all possible human applications for the Angry Birds, head over to Walyou, where you can sift through a massive and quite awesome gallery of Angry Bird things. This might even be as cool as a gallery I put together. |
Hello, Video of the Playstation Phone Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:38 PM PST No more blurry and possibly fake (or clearly fake) photos of the Playstation Phone for us. Nope, some videos of the thing popped up on Youtube today, and it looks exactly like it does in the pictures. The guy who made the videos doesn’t show himself playing any games for whatever reason, but he does show that the item is a functioning Android phone. I would still hesitate to go all the way and say I definitely, 100% believe this is the real thing, just because the tech nerds could probably build this if they really wanted to. But since I do believe this thing exists, I do mostly believe this is the real thing. OK, on to the videos. The first one shows the guy just kinda messing around with the thing, and everything there will look familiar to Android owners. The second video shows him attempting to use the Playstation part of the phone, but if you’re expecting some God of War action right now you’ll be disappointed. Enjoy. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:00 PM PST I seen some things in my time. I seen the state of Alabama make interracial marriage legal (just ten years ago!). I seen Carly Fiorina become a rich person. I seen people tell me that Metal Gear Solid 3 is amazing even though Para-Medic talks about King f**king Kong for 30 minutes the first time you presume to try to save your game. I even seen some white bubbling mud. But I ain’t never seen nothing like that TV pictured above. What we have here is the Sony Bravia KDL-22PX300, which is a 22″ HDTV with a PS2 built into the base. I even think I’m joking, but I’m not. That thing is real, and if you live in the UK you can get one right now because it just began hitting store shelves this week. It’ll run you about 199 lbs. Er, 199 pounds. Er, £199. There. Sorry, guys, but I have a ‘Merikin keyboard and we use dollars. Just FYI. What’s next? A Playstation in my cell phone? Unbelievable. |
Win a Copy of Top Gun on PSN and PC Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:45 PM PST Top Gun: cool movie and now a game in which you can fly planes and shoot other planes. That’s usually a good time, because killing people with a jet aircraft is fun [most of the time], right? Anyway, I want to give away some download codes for the new Top Gun game to my dear readers. I’ve got four codes for the Playstation Network and four codes for Steam. This is going to be a comment contest, so if you want one of these codes, you’ll have to do something for me. Here’s a scenario to consider: (pay attention now, because this is the part where you learn what you need to do to win something) THIS IS THE SECTION WHERE I TELL YOU HOW TO WIN TOP GUN FOR THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK OR STEAM.Say someone gave you a modern fighter jet of some sort. This thing is yours, and it comes fully loaded with a bunch of bullets and some cool heat-seeking rockets and perhaps some kind of neato small nuclear warhead. Here’s what you must do now:
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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:20 PM PST
Big RiverThe most amusing part of this video is the sheer delight with which its creators greet the titular torrent of water. “DAMN THIS IS EPIC WATER,” effuses one of them in chat. The whole thing is imbued with the kind of unrestrained glee usually reserved for epic, come-from-behind sports victories. In fact, it’s just a bunch of guys watching a digitized flash flood. Also, you gotta love the fact that the river was pre-seeded with a boat and a shark before they actually let the water in. A Conflagration of LOLThere’s really nothing better than videos of guys with nasal voices trying to demonstrate their expertise at something, only to fail spectacularly. The great irony of this video is the fact that the creator makes it because people are purportedly asking him for advice on how to manage fire in Minecraft. They should really re-think that approach. The sound of this dude’s rueful nerd-brogue as he watches results of his handiwork is truly gut-busting. Your Favorite Games Go MinecraftIf there’s one thing that gamers will never, ever get enough of, it’s the pants-wetting delight of seeing their favorite old-school games recreated inside other games! I mean really — what could be better than that? Thanks to Minecraft’s infinite customizability, enterprising people have been hard at work re-rendered old favorites with the help of the game’s block-tastic engine. Minecraft Recreation of DoomThe striking thing about this video is how much this actually resembles Doom. You know technology has come a long way when you can use a deliberately low-fi Java game to recreate 1993′s cutting-edge graphics, all from the comfort of your parent’s basement. Minecraft Recreation of BioshockThis is actually quite impressive. Instead of just sitting around and pondering what a terrible game Bioshock 2 was, Penny Arcade community member Ein decided to craft something epic — a stunningly faithful recreation of the city of Rapture, Minecraft-style. Starting with the game’s distinctive intro, this pair of videos takes you through most of the game’s important junctures, including the unforgettable confrontation with Andrew Ryan himself. Reconstructing of Real LifeConsidering the number of beloved Nintendo heroes out there, it comes as something as a surprise that people ever got around to recreating other, less retro-awesome things. They did, though, and with some aplomb. Notre DameGotta love the “ecclesiastical metal” soundtrack on this one. Medieval architects designed their towering cathedrals in order to awe parishioners and make them fear the glory of God; lessening their time in purgatory was a fringe benefit. This user created his cathedral in order to awe the people on YouTube — viral video is quickly overtaking Christianity as the world’s most popular religion, after all. And if he’s not rewarded in the afterlife for all the time spent making this, the Man Upstairs has some ‘splaining to do. ReichstagAs seat of the German parliament, the Reichstag has had a long and colorful history. First, it was burnt down in 1933 by a Dutch anarchist. Then it was bombed during WWII. More recently, it was wrapped in silver cloth by Christo, then rebuilt by the German government, which installed a snazzy new glass dome on top. All of these dramatic developments pale in comparison to the honor it receives in this video: being recreated in Minecraft! Empire State BuildingThis video doesn’t feature the kind of extensive ogling that some of the other Minecraft architectural models are subject to, but the sheer scale of the building is definitely impressive. If you’re going to spend hours of your life recreating buildings in a computer program, shouldn’t they at least be obvious phallic symbols? 16-Bit ALUThis video represents some sort of philosophical paradox. The guy used a computer to build a computer! You can’t argue with the design skills and technical know-how involved, but you do have to wonder if he’s seen a vagina in person since he popped out of the womb. RollercoasterI’ll admit it: I spent a lot of time back in the day playing Rollercoaster Tycoon. There was something about maintaining that precious balance between “thrilling” and “nauseating” that never got old. I’m thinking that the creator of this video did too, and he used his leftover ‘coaster-design skills to cook up this baby. Somehow, the lack of a physics engine makes it seem all the more dangerous. Recreation of EarthSome people think small. Other people think big. Why settle for a building, when you can Minecraft yourself an entire planet? This video defines epic, and I particularly like the scaffolding-type structure that’s holding Earth in place. It’s as if some over-tanned politician’s wife is about to break a bottle of Dom Perignon over the Yucatan Penninsula and shout “Bon Voyage!” Warp Factor FiveYou guys knew this was coming, didn’t you? For sheer scale, ambition, and crushing deployment of OCD in the service of something completely useless, this video really can’t be beat. Also, the guys voice sounds exactly like you’d expect it to. Enjoy! And “Live Long and Prosper,” while you’re at it, I guess. |
GameFront 2010: Best First-Person Shooters Posted: 03 Dec 2010 01:11 PM PST Oh man. You didn’t just read that title and go, “What, you mean Halo and Call of Duty,” did you? Damn. So did I. It’s gonna be a long morning. Looking back, 2010 was actually a pretty thin year for the FPS. Sure, we got entries into the big franchises — Halo, Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, BioShock and Battlefield all saw updates this year, but none of them is exactly spectacular. If you owned a Mac, you finally got a chance to play Half-Life 2; that was kind of cool. Wii players got to pitch throwing knives like it was 1997, but it was 2010 and they were using Wii Remotes in Goldeneye 007. Whoo-hoo. There aren’t many standouts, and certainly nothing breathtaking. Goldeneye was not some kind of FPS rapture (although we kinda hoped it would be), BioShock 2 seriously lacked the flair of the original, and the story of Halo: Reach has been known since Halo 1 — everyone dies at the end, because the Covenant nuke that freakin’ planet. Spoiler alert. Still, there were some great moments in FPS play this year, and the GameFront staff got together to talk about our favorite first-person shooters of 2010. Behold, our picks: If you want to shoot something, these are this year’s games to do it in. Halo: ReachShawn Sines’ pick This may sound like a cop-out since I'm choosing one of the biggest game launches of the year for the Xbox 360, but honestly, Halo: Reach delivered for me in so many ways. First, it was the swan song for Bungie that lets them go off and do something not-Halo — which I'm interested in — and it also told a story I already knew the ending to in a way that actually made me care. The events surrounding the fall of Reach were really well-established in the dialog of the previous Halo games and the published novel, but I found Noble Team's conflict a lot more relatable than the superhero Master Chief was by the end of Halo 3. From a gameplay standard, Halo: Reach dared to push things a bit with the space missions, which I also enjoyed more than I expected. Multiplayer is the bread and butter of the Halo community, and the marginal updates to this game mode were nice. The addition and enhancements of Firefight mode are still the best fun I've had playing Halo since the 10-year-old crowd took over the game scene, spouting pointless obscenities, years ago. Sure, the average maturity level of the online Halo player is still about 12, but in Firefight I can manage to ignore them. Phil Hornshaw’s two cents: Simply adding a decent sprinting ability makes this one of the year’s best shooters. I’ve been waiting for a way to escape sniper 12-year-olds for almost a decade. Metro 2033: The Last RefugePhil Owen’s pick Quite simply, Metro 2033 is the most immersive gaming experience I had this year. I've written this year about the importance of world-building in games in reference to open-world titles like Red Dead Redemption and Fallout, but the same thought applies here; the world of Moscow's metro system — and the bombed-out city above — as constructed by 4A is as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. But where Metro 2033 really makes its mark is in its story progression. As I made my way through the tunnels and became more aware of the desperate situation befalling my fellow humans, I couldn't help but feel as if I were taking part in an epic and impossible journey to save the world — even though the scope of the story never extends beyond Moscow. The first-person shooter genre is special because it literally puts you in the head of the protagonist. Few games have ever done that — truly done that — as well as Metro 2033 does. Ben’s Two Cents: Phil really nailed it with the reference to the “head” of the protagonist. The best part of this game is the way the developers use the first-person view to their advantage by deploying the game’s most unique mechanic: the gas mask. Take damage, and its glass cracks. Use the same air filter for too long, and you start to breathe heavily, panting your way to asphyxiation. When these effects combine — during particularly frantic fight sequences in the irradiated wasteland — the psychological effect can be quite harrowing, conveying a sense of claustrophobia, panic, and impending doom. When you reach safety, and pull the mask off, the sense of relief is palpable. Call of Duty: Black OpsPhil Hornshaw’s pick If it weren’t for its impossible-to-overlook multiplayer, Black Ops would actually have been kind of terrible. There’s a lot about this game I don’t like: its awkward, choppy story; its auto-pilot-y, monotonous campaign mode; its lackluster, if not totally rage-inducing, helicopter portions (although I might be in the minority on that one — see Jon Soucy’s comments below). But then there’s this: The quality of the multiplayer experience in Black Ops is augmented only by the ability to capture the ridiculous moments that happen in it with the Theater mode. And Treyarch found a quality way to improve on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2′s already spectacular multiplayer mechanics by making them fully customizable with its points purchasing system. The improvements to last year’s title, for me, make Black Ops the definitive FPS online multiplayer experience of the year. All the rewarding game play features of the last few iterations of CoD are back, but Treyarch has made some very cool improvements to keep the online modes fresh. Contracts, wager matches, new challenges: all take your thinking and planning of how you’re going to be killing virtual soldiers controlled by French kids to another, better level. Plus, you can play the Zombies mode straight out of the box, and when you finish the game, you can do so as John “Freakin’ Zombie Asskicker” Kennedy. The upsides of playing with your friends vastly outweigh Sam Worthington’s overwrought voice acting. (Is there a reason that he just screams some lines? I still haven’t figured that out why he’s getting so angry about explaining simple concepts like, “We went there to shoot that guy.”) Jon Soucy’s two-cents: Best single-player FPS experience in 2010, with good variation of game play accompanied with unique level design and diversity. The story was interesting and well put-together with a good twist. Plus the helicopter piloting was just awesome cool! Cabella’s Dangerous Hunts 2011Mark Burnham’s pick Shut up, Call of Duty. This is the most fun I’ve had playing a first-person shooter all year. Everything else felt like a beautifully polished door knob — we’ve seen it before, everywhere. But now it's shinier. And honestly, Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 doesn’t do anything different, either. In fact, it’s kind of a parody of first-person shooters, even if it doesn’t realize it. It’s unintentionally hilarious. You’re in the woods with your buddies, and you’re lookin’ to take down some game. You main goal is to hunt and kill animals in the woods, and enjoy it. You’d envision there’s a trip to a steak house lodge planned after the killing sesh, which you never get to. My favorite character is the main guy leading your crew. He is a mix between Solid Snake, Anthony Hopkins in the movie The Edge, and your hunting grandpa. He has a glass eye, and he doesn’t care. You basically walk around in the snow and shoot at wolves, deer, mountain lions and bears that walk in front of your gun. The gameplay is actually faster than you’d expect. Wolves charge mercilessly in packs. It’s crazy. One good/bad touch is, there are these slow-motion x-ray vision quick time events. Beasts hurl themselves at you in slo-mo, and you can see their insides (for no explained reason. You just have that super power at that time). So you have to shoot their heart for a “heartshot,” or their head for a “headshot.” My point is, the whole thing is a ridiculous riot. It’s a game you can play drunk with a friend and have the best time ever. It doesn’t demand a lot of you. It is simply a gift, and one you can enjoy with a non-gamer friend. It definitely has that power: non-gamers will go ape-sh*t for this. Guaranteed. Final note: Phil Owen approves of the Cabela series, and his enjoyment of playing games while drinking is well documented. Battlefield: Bad Company 2Ron Whitaker’s pick I've always loved the Battlefield series, but Battlefield 2 and 2142 dwindled my interest a bit with their heavy focus on vehicles. Bad Company 2 hitting PC this year was a godsend, especially for those of us who aren't fans of Call of Duty's multiplayer frenzy. The Battlefield games have always had great balance, interesting maps, and solid mechanics, a legacy that Bad Company 2 carries on on well. It offers several game modes, including the popular Rush, as well as classic Conquest, the mode that made Battlefield famous. All of this is powered by the Frostbite engine, which lets you destroy trees, walls, buildings, and more. There's nothing quite like the feeling of causing a building to fall down on your enemy. Everyone wants multiplayer progression these days, and BC2 delivers that as well, offering 50 levels and a pile of unlocks. These unlocks aren't overly powerful, which helps preserve the game balance, but they do reward you for time spent and good play. You can also work toward collecting all the medals and ribbons for online accomplishments. The singleplayer campaign is short and a bit disappointing, but the multiplayer is just so good that it doesn't matter. To make things even better, DICE is set to roll out a brand new Vietnam-based expansion that should bring even more people into their online world. Without question, Bad Company 2 set the bar for multiplayer shooters in 2010, and nothing else even got close. It's easily my favorite shooter of the year. Jon Soucy’s two-cents: Best multiplayer ground-pounder Battlefield game in years. It gets back to the roots of BF1942′s troop vs. vehicle balancing. Loads of unlockables and a fair amount of reasons to keep blasting the n00bs in multiplayer. If you're a long-time FPS or Battlefield fan and haven't tried Bad Company 2 — you FAIL. |
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