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Igor.Igor Kharinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905868206361187697noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011320238740698873.post-27932705074099033642013-11-03T03:19:00.001-08:002013-11-03T03:19:02.299-08:00CeX Review - Splinter Cell: Blacklist <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><i>“Sam Fisher returns to the shadows once again in a fresh Splinter Cell game that acknowledges the series’ heritage while simultaneously moving it forward. Variety in gameplay, intense campaign action and a wonderfully thought out multiplayer experience brings Splinter Cell back with a bang (silenced of course).”</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><i>“Nintendo’s cast of crazy alien critters return after a long wait for another intriguing adventure filled to the brim with exploration, wonder and glee. Very little mimics the sense of excitement you have traversing an alien planet so it’s a delight that Pikmin 3 makes your steps into the unknown wholeheartedly entertaining.“</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><i>“The video game industries favourite brothers return once again for another devilishly charming, quirky and fun RPG experience in what has now become one of Nintendo’s staple role-play franchises.“</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><i>"Famous faces from Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega join forces in this intricate and strategic role-play adventure. Like yourself, these characters may very well be far out of their comfort zones, but they adapt and conquer the battlefield in a completely new manner."</i></span></div>
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<i>“Considered in the Eastern community as one of the greatest RPG series
of all time, does Monster Hunter have enough firepower to bring Europe
and the US over as well? If this game is anything to go by, then
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<i>“Luigi casts Mario aside and grabs adventure head on in this spectacular
sequel to one of the GameCube’s most popular titles. He may not be the
bravest guy but Luigi proves once again why he is the perfect
protagonist for a comical horror game.”</i></div>
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<i>"Bioshock returns with its traditional and atmospheric gameplay in a
brand new and extravagant world. An in depth story and terrific
character development make this not only the most intriguing instalment
of the series but quite possibly one of the best told sci-fi narratives
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hello and thank you for taking the time to
check out my first blog post of 2013! 2012 was a great year for both gaming and
myself, culminating in a fantastic list of titles that brought hours upon hours
of entertainment to gamers worldwide. I think it’s most important to really
acknowledge that considering we are right at the end of the longest generation
of consoles, developers like Ubisoft, Bethesda and Konami continue developing
and producing AAA titles for this generation while working secretly on new
projects with new hardware. Back on topic however, tradition states that I take
another look at my list of 2012’s top 10 games and reconsider my choices
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last year I made a few amendments to my list and shuffled some stuff
around, but to be perfectly honest I am very happy with the games I’ve chosen.
The only title I look at on that list and question it’s position is Zombi U.
There’s no doubt in my mind that Ubisoft’s Wii U exclusive is a fantastic title
that brings to the table a type of horror the industry has been missing for a
few years now, but is it really better than all the other titles on that list?
The answer is probably no, as a technical achievement it is sub-par to every
game on that list bar Resident Evil 6, so perhaps the list should have looked
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from the list. Those of you who know me will understand why the likes of FIFA
13, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Assassin’s Creed III failed to make the list
– they are undoubtedly big sellers but they are not what I’d consider new
products for the industry. Titles like the aforementioned are the reason
developers choose to restrict their creativity and as a result, stifle the
industry. When a developer produces an idea and requires financial backing,
it’s unsurprising that investors will be looking for a guaranteed profit and
games that mimic big hitters are more likely to get the go-ahead to be created.
This is completely understandable but simultaneously a serious issue in the
industry and that’s why online sites like Kickstarter are so awesome because
some of our favourite independent developers can accumulate funds to create
games that wouldn’t necessarily get funding from big investors.</span></span></div>
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from a quality top 10 list the fighting genre was pretty much completely
resurged thanks to Street Fighter x Tekken, Tekken and Dead or Alive 5 –
considering it was a dying genre fighting fans have a massive thank you to give
to Capcom because Street Fighter IV started this whole new revival. </span></span></div>
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handheld boasted incredible potential with PlayStation 3-like graphics,
cross-play functionality with Sony’s home console and a bunch of AAA titles
spawning from hits like Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty. Unfortunately the
VITA has failed to take off due to perhaps the high price tag or maybe the lack
of any original content on the machine. Sony were trying to give gamers home
console games on the move and perhaps what they’ve realized is gamers want
mobile and handheld games on the move and home console titles for just that,
their homes. It’s a strange argument but the massive popularity of the Nintendo
DS and all subsequent aiterations suggests there’s a very specific style of
game people want to play on the move and the VITA lacks those games. Let’s not
also forget that App gaming has proven to be an unstoppable force with games
coming out for as little as 69p – why would anyone pay £34.99 instead? </span></span></div>
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and battery life, this was definitely the way portable gaming should be experienced
if you wanted a dedicated handheld gaming device. A host of cool titles like
New Super Mario Bros. 2, Paper Mario and Resident Evil: Revelations all made
the 3DSXL a worthy console for gamers to purchase this year, especially those
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Nintendo finally released the Wii U, which can only be described as a giant HD
DS experience. Boasting superior power to the Wii, Nintendo’s new machine now
competes on the same level as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 while providing an
intriguing GamePad that innovates and recreates how you play games. While still
in its early phases little can be said about the Wii U other than currently,
I’m really enjoying the machine. What will happen when Microsoft and Sony’s new
consoles come out I can only guess but logically speaking those machines are
going to be super powerful and in terms of that alone, will blow the Wii U out
of the water. However, Nintendo have never been about powerful hardware and
their success is always been reliant on their amazing games. Ultimately if
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season of ’13 we might even be able to get our hands on them. If you want
something a little closer to look forward to, big titles like Dead Space 3,
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Devil May Cry and Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the
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Igor Kharinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905868206361187697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011320238740698873.post-27673943478223392392012-12-31T02:51:00.000-08:002012-12-31T02:51:03.962-08:00Game of the Year 2012 - Borderlands 2 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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enjoyable, the most content-rich and one of the most visually stunning games of
2012. The game I’m talking about is none other than Borderlands 2. </span></span></div>
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story, controls and while all these things do need to culminate to form a game,
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companions. Getting a group together and exploring Pandora leads to an
extraordinary amount of content to cover. Pandora has now been expanded and is
full of side quests, treasures, secrets as well as the campaign story. When
games expand so significantly there’s always the danger of the title losing
life and character. This couldn’t be any further from the truth here in
Borderlands 2 as Pandora bustles with life like never before. In fact some of
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it very difficult to put down the controller and stop playing Borderlands 2.
With an almost unlimited amount of weapons just begging to be found across the
very different classes available, you’ll be spending a whole load of time
trying to find the very best gear to make sure you’re the baddest Vault Hunter
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2012. Very few games will have you so invested in not just the game, but the
friends you are playing with. Borderlands 2 demands your attention and you will
be organizing times when all of your buddies can get online at once so you can
continue on with your quest on Pandora. Borderlands 2 brings together hilarious
narrative, well-structured and finely paced gameplay all onto a world full of
life and character. This is the game to play this holiday period and it is the
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best game of 2012? Well that title belongs to none other than Rockstar’s Max
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ready to listen – I was intrigued, I wanted to know what was going to happen to
one of my most beloved childhood franchises. Upon learning that Rockstar took
development under their wing I immediately felt a sigh of relief and I did
nothing more than wait for what was undoubtedly going to be a special game <span style="font-size: small;">in 2012</span>. </span></span></div>
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games on this list? Let’s begin by looking at the story and narrative,
something that traditionally Rockstar are renown for. When someone asks me
“what was the best video game story of 2012?” my immediate response is Max
Payne 3. Rockstar did the most incredible job bringing a thought provoking and
intriguing story to life as Max Payne battled his demons and overcame the
hardships of his past life. You’re literally put into the shoes of Max, seeing
what he sees and listening to what he thinks about the people around him and
the society they live in. His prehistoric look on modern society is amusing and
simultaneously sad as you feel like an aging dinosaur is no longer welcome in
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the chaos is where unfortunately he finds himself most at home. When the action
begins and the boozing stops, Max goes on a hunt for revenge that slowly
re-awakens the demons Max was trying so desperately to hide. This unraveling
story is a joy to behold and even more fun to experience first-hand. Rockstar
wanted this to be a new chapter in Max Payne’s life and the first hour or so
almost have you believing that despite the alcoholism, Max is living in the
present with his new job far away from New York City, however when trouble
comes knocking, Max simply can’t stay away. </span></span></div>
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with fantastic third-person shooting action that sees Max acquire a host of
cool weapons and blast his way through hordes of enemies. Bullet Time makes a
triumphant return giving Max an edge on the battlefield where he constantly
finds himself outmanned and outgunned. Some fantastic set-piece scenarios are
spread across an engaging and challenging campaign mode that will certainly
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development team. Their games are of the highest quality and it wouldn’t have
taken a rocket scientist to at least guess Max Payne 3 was going to be at
minimum, a very good game. What we didn’t see coming was an almost perfect
combination of story-telling and gameplay that merged together to form 2012’s
most engaging narrative, one that was almost impossible to stop playing
through. Let Max Payne 3 reel you in because you’ll be in for an absolute
treat. Max Payne 3 <span style="font-size: small;">is deservedly </span>the second best game of 2012. </span></span></div>
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of games could have potentially found their way onto this list but my reasoning
and logic really emphasized the importance of new, innovative and cooperative
games, which provided fun and long-lasting appeal for the gamer. A video game
is a fantastic medium for creating fascinating ways to engage people and the
top 3 titles do just that and more.</span></span></div>
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Initially receiving poor domestic reviews this survival-horror game exploded
onto the continental scene with massive scores from credited European
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precise and have not looked back since (expect looking over my shoulder for any
zombies while I rummage through my backpack.) In all seriousness, Zombi U is a
fantastic step forward for gaming while simultaneously paying tribute to the
classic survival-horror franchise that has seemed destined to die this
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Left 4 Dead. Set in the heart of London (which is an absolute treat for us UK
gamers), you are expected to survive the apocalypse and find safety throughout
London’s infected streets, sewers and buildings. Players carry a rucksack with
their inventory items including weapons, supplies and tools – all of which play
an important role in survival. The problem is that you feel very vulnerable in
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immediate mission of going to find your previous rucksack with all your
goodies. Of course getting there without any of your supplies is scary and
often dangerous, once again invoking those traditional survival horror roots we
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London while at the same time keeping them on track using an anonymous
character known as the Prepper to point you in the right direction. With the
constant threat of zombies lurking around every corner, this is a tense and
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let’s not forget also that this is a Wii U exclusive and that beautiful
Wii U GamePad is used in an engaging and interesting manner. Players bring up
their inventory screen on the pad, as well as their map and motion detector.
Scoped weapons use the bottom screen to help players zoom in for that clean
head shot while a scanning system is also available allowing players to explore
their surroundings and flag points of interest. The constant need to
simultaneously pay attention to both screens makes Zombi U a nerve-racking
affair as you simply don’t know when when you have a safe moment for respite. </span></span></div>
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single Wii U owner must purchase and every single fan of survival horror must
experience. This nostalgic trip intertwined with modern gaming elements
combines to make another golden title from Ubisoft and deservedly sits as
number 3 on my list of 2012’s best games. Nintendo stated that the Wii U will
provide new gaming experiences and Zombi U does just that and it’s this
reasoning why Ubisoft’s title finds it’s place here.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As we move ever closer to the number 1 spot I can’t help but awe in
admiration regarding the high quality of the titles on this list so far. Many
have argued that this year has been very weak for the gaming industry but I
believe that considering we’re so close to a new generation of gaming, it’s an
absolute testament that developers are still producing games of such a high
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Dead: Video Game. This point-and-click adventure deserves a mass amount of
praise for the astonishing content it has provided for such a low price and the
incredibly high quality delivery through the classic point-and-click medium. </span></span></div>
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available on a compilation disc. Set during the same
chronological period as the zombie apocalypse in the comics, this story centers
around Lee Everett as he tries to survive this mo<span style="font-size: small;">dern nightmare</span> and help those he
encounters throughout his journey. Fans of the TV show and comics alike will
absolutely adore this wonderful take on the series, with some characters
overlapping in-game and some environments reminiscent <span style="font-size: small;">from the show too</span>. </span></span></div>
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Dead once again just like Journey, emphasizes story and character development
over gameplay. Players will naturally find themselves bonding with groups of
survivors and characters they meet and then in the most unfair of circumstances
Telltale Games puts players in heart-breaking scenarios where they are forced
to make deep and meaningful decisions that play upon their emotions. This type
of gameplay makes for a refreshing change to mindless shooting and killing and
as a result, deeply invests you as a gamer. </span></span></div>
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based upon how you play out the story. This leaves plenty of gameplay
interpretation and replay value for those of you wanting to find out what
various different ways the game can pan out. </span></span></div>
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Walking Dead: Video Game one of the most unique and mesmerizing games of 2012.
Very few games can compare and it’s wonderful to see the point-and-click genre making a
come back. I keep emphasizing that we are constantly being bombarded by generic
video game titles that are mind numbing at best so when a game of this kind of
quality and diversity comes around, it’s difficult not to pay attention and see
what the fuss is all about. The Walking Dead is a brilliant game and deserves
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