The Darkness II Review

Hey Guys, this is actually a very late review that I started a couple of months ago and didn't finish it. But anyway, did The Darkness II live up to its hype? Or fail miserably?

Gameplay: 8.5

The gameplay feels strange, in a good way. You can use The Darkness by slashing and throwing objects at enemies while simultaneously shooting at them. Also, a hit marker is added to make sure you're enemies are dead. I can say that the gameplay is not your typical FPS. But, there is way to many cinematic moments in the game which makes it feel more of a movie. And you're able to level up your Darkness powers.

Story: 9

The story is really good, but the game is short depending on you're experience. However, there is a lot of twist and turns in the game. And it makes you choose hard decision during some points in the game.

Graphics: 8

The graphics look like Borderlands, but they are detailed. However, some parts of the environment around you look bland, but acceptable.

Multiplayer: 7

The Darkness II doesn't have cooperative multiplayer but it does have co-op missions. But I really didn't enjoy them since they are short and really boring. So I don't think the multiplayer is worth a try.

VGT SCORE: 8.5 OUT OF 10 (GREAT)
The story is very good and really has that "dark" mood into it. Gameplay really stands out and doesn't feel like your typical first person shooter. Graphics look like Borderlands, but doesn't run on Unreal Engine 3. The multiplayer was really disappointing. I really suggest you pick up this game, it's worth it. But I have to be honest, the replay level is low, so rent it before you buy it.
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Editorial: Warfighter will be better than Black Ops 2! (Biased Opinion)

Hey Guys, Medal Of Honor Warfighter is on the way and so is Call Of Duty Black Ops 2. In 2010, Medal Of Honor was a disappointment while Call Of Duty Black Ops was both a critical and financial hit. But it's 2012 and Medal Of Honor is ready for a comeback.

Let's face it COD fans, there's always a new Call Of Duty game every year and it feels more of an add-on rather then it's own game. I can admit that I do play COD, but not as much anymore. I love Battlefield, Medal Of Honor, and Call Of Duty, so don't be hating on me afterwards. Let me list why Warfighter will beat Black Ops 2 this year.

• The graphics and visuals for Warfighter will beat Black Ops 2 for sure since it utilizes the Frostbite 2 engine.
• Warfighter will be more realistic than Black Ops 2 since it went 100% unrealistic.
• The multiplayer for Warfighter might even be better than Battlefield 3 which can beat the multiplayer for Black Ops 2.

On the negative side, Black Ops 2 will sell more than Warfighter since there is a lot of COD fanatics in the world(mostly annoying 12 year olds).

I can admit that I already pre-ordered Black Ops 2 before knowing Warfighter was announced. Also, I really hate COD players who call themselves "gamers" when all they play is COD. Plus, one very stupid COD player said that Max Payne 3 was a COD ripoff. Wow, I don't remember that you can use slow motion in COD. And like I said, I'm no fanboy, I'm just being biased. And, I going to buy both Black Ops 2 and Warfighter.

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Gears Of War: Judgment Release Date

Hey Guys, the release date of Gears Of War: Judgment was confirmed at Comic-Con. A little side note, Judgment is a prequel, not a sequel to Gears Of War 3.

Gears Of War: Judgment is set to release on March 19, 2013. The new OverRun mode looks really cool in my opinion. But I'm still having mixed opinions on the game since it's a prequel.

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Battlefield 4 Beta included with a pre-order of Medal Of Honor: Warfighter on EA Origin

Hey Guys, a recent ad on Orgin states that if you pre-order Medal Of Honor: Warfighter on their website, then you'll gain access to the Battlefield 4 beta. But EA never did confirm it, it was only rumored.

I'm just wondering, DICE is still making Battlefield 3 DLC until March of 2013 which is End Game, and I don't think they'll have enough time to develop Battlefield 4. But I'm anticipating it to release late 2013 or early 2014.
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Battlefield 3 Premium Reaches 800,000 Members

Hey Guys, EA has confirmed that the Premium service for Battlefield 3 has over 800,000 members. However, I did say to avoid it in my last post.

Next time, I'll describe how bad EA really is. They used to be a good company but no. Like Battlefield Premium, all you're paying for is the Map Packs, the rest should be free.
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Mass Effect 3 Review

Hey Guys, the final entry in the Mass Effect trilogy will end the story of Commander Shepard and it's your job to take earth back!

Gameplay: 9

I love that you are able to choose dilouge during cutscenes, but it will effect the rest of the game. It can go from the fate of a character to the fate of a Colony. There are three ways to play the game: RPG, Story, and Action. I highly recommend playing on RPG since it's like playing a regular Mass Effect game. You're able to upgrade your powers and weapons. Also, the level system returns in Mass Effect 3. I almost forgot, for those of you who aren't familar with the Mass Effect series, you're able to customize your character and your armor. A little note to, an online pass is required for online play and the Galaxy At War system. I'll talk about the Galaxy At War system at the end of this review. But be sure to buy Mass Effect 3 new, NOT PRE-OWNED. You're able to create a romance with most characters inclding same-sex relationships. Sadly, the enemy AI are smarter than your team AI

Graphics: 8

The enviroment around you look detailed along with the holographic items as well. But there is some glitches with the engine. Also, most of the character models look bland and especially on Commander Shepard.

Multiplayer: 7

I didn't really enjoy the multiplayer. But this is where the Galaxy At War system comes in. You're able to create a total new character for the multiplayer and highest level you can reach is twenty. Galaxy At War is supposed to help you get the best ending possible in Mass Effect 3 which is EMS. The higher it is, the better the final battle is. War assests, multiplayer wins, and multiplayer characters help increase the EMS.

Story: 9.5

A lot of tension is in this game, the dilouge is pretty good. A lot of twist and turns happen in the game. The story will take about, 15-30 hours to complete depending on how you play it. Insanity will make it longer. You'll be so excited to play the game and can't wait to play it.

VGT SCORE: 9 OUT OF 10 (EPIC)

The story is great and full of tension. I wounl't play the multiplayer, all you're doing is surving waves of enimies. The graphics are good. But be sure to buy new copies of Mass Effect 3 since it has an online pass. I got a new copy for $30.

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Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut Coming Next Week

Hey Guys, the free download for Mass Effect 3 will be released on June 26th on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and July 4th in Europe on PlayStation. This download is 1.09GB, so save some space on your hard drive. This was however, announced back in April.

This extended cut was made to add more cutscenes and an epilogue to explain Shepard's journey due to game's really bad ending, but it doesn't change it. I didn't beat it though and I will post a review sometime in the future. So if you didn't like the ending, you know what to do.
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Nintendo 3DS XL Announced

Hey Guys, Nintendo announced the 3DS XL. The screen is 90% bigger than the original 3DS. The 3DS XL is due for release on August 19th in the US, along with New Super Mario Bros 2, July 28th in Europe and Japan.

The battery life is 6.5 hours long, which is longer than the original 3DS. The 3DS XL will be released in Red, Blue and Silver will be exclusive to Europe. The retail price is $200 in the US, the price is to be chosen by the UK and Japan is not known.

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Battlefield Premium: Not Worth It

Hey Guys, I just want to say that the Battlefield Premium is not worth the money. It's just as bad as Call Of Duty Elite. Think about it, it's just EA's attempt to make more money.

First, let me list the benefits that come with the Battlefield 3 Premium service,

• You get all the Map packs for free which include Back To Karkand, Close Quarters, Armored Kill, Aftermath, and End Game. Since EA make overpriced DLC, this is a $75 value in the US. And that's 20 maps in total. And you can play them two weeks early before they are released. 
• Also you are given 20 new weapons, 10 new vehicles, 4 new game modes, 30 more assignments (which I really don't care about), and 20 new dog tags which come with each of the DLC when they are released. What kind of crap is this! You can get all that for free in an UPDATE!
• You are also given Double XP events and weapon drops. You can also be given these free in an UPDATE!
• You are also able to reset your stats and customize an emblem. You can get this free in an UPDATE!

All in all, it's just not worth it. You might as well walk to a ledge and throw away 50 dollars from it. The only thing that's worth it are the map packs since you get them all for the the price of $50 instead of $75. Otherwise, your wasting your money on content that can be free. So screw both Call Of Duty Elite and Battlefield Premium, I have better things to do with my money.

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Dead Island Riptide Announced!

Hey Guys, the next game in the Dead Island franchise was announced today. Little details are known, but a full reveal will be shown this summer.
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