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• Re: Review: Assassin's Creed 2
  

  I agree with some of Jim's points, but actually am rather enjoying the game. Based on my 10 or so hours, I'm not seeing a 4.5. But then again, I didn't write the review, and Jim does justify it in his text, so... ... view replies




• Re: Rock Band DLC: Nirvana, Sister Christian
  

  @Shadowstew:
  
  The only thing I can think of is that "Teen Spirit" has the word "libido" in the lyrics. Who knows? ... view replies




• Re: Upcoming Tron game gets teased
  

  Things I apparently need to do: Watch Tron. :) ... view replies




• Re: Destructoid staff presents: Holiday Gift Guide 2009
  

  @eskimo bob:
  
  I asked everyone to participate, but didn't receive responses from a few staff members. We're all pretty busy this time of year, so it's no wonder. I do know Chad has some pretty epic lists and things up his sleeve, so stay tuned. :) ... view replies




• Re: Nightwing brings night, wings to DC Universe Online
  

  Weren't there like a billion Nightwings? Last I heard (admittedly, I'm not actively reading ANY comic right now), it was General Zod's son. I was wrong, and I've corrected it accordingly. :)
  
  See, this is why I write for a videogame Web site and not ComicToid! Thanks for correcting me/putting me in my place. ... view replies




• Re: Nightwing brings night, wings to DC Universe Online
  

  @gregweb:
  
  I got called out... twice! I'll make the correction. I knew I had gotten SOMETHING wrong...
  
  @Locke:
  
  The one with the zombies in it, maybe. Or this one. Most likely, I'll be too busy to play any one MMO. I think I'd be more inclined to spend some time with one if I had a gaming PC that I could depend on. ... view replies




• Re: Cliff Bleszinski picks favorite games, what are yours?
  

  This feels incomplete and wrong, and I'll change my mind in an hour:
  
  Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2
  Metroid
  Tetris
  Street Fighter II
  Mrs. Pac-Man
  God of War II
  Rock Band
  Half-Life
  Punch-Out!! ... view replies




• Re: Dr. Ned needs a few bodies to clean up some zombies
  

  "disappointing that the PC version isn't coming any time soon."
  
  You sure about that? :) ... view replies




• Re: Dead Space 2 revealed in next OPM?
  

  You all are correct, it's PlayStation Magazine. Brian Crecente is more handsome than I am, confirmed. ... view replies




• Re: Contest: MAG beta extended, win your way in (Update)
  

  Magnalon, enter the contest ... view replies




• Re: Offload Studios brings my ModNation Racer to life
  

  @spiderfish:
  
  Like Jim said, "they do." Well, they should. Be more specific regarding your set up (Firefox version, Flash version, OS, resolution, etc.) and maybe we can figure out the problem. ... view replies




• Re: ModNation Racers videos are mod-tastic... or something
  

  @Onlineatron:
  
  Not sure, but there were literally so many options I couldn't have possibly seen them all. The traps and what not can be linked to triggers of certain things (racer going over them, for example), so that may be an option. We saw one pretty crazy trap that had a player reversing the motion of a spinning plate that racers had to cross. Hilarity ensued.
  
  @oloacoo:
  
  I asked, and the answer I got was that everything should be accessible from the very start so you can go right into and start rocking your own tracks. As for whether or not they'll adding additional track parts and themes, they wouldn't say outside "we're looking into it." My guess is "yes," though.
  
  @Magesx:
  
  That's a shame. What's it missing that would make up for that extra $20? ... view replies




• Re: Hands on: Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks train whistle
  

  @gamadaya:
  
  Normally not, but that's how we got these. ... view replies




• Re: Hands on: Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks train whistle
  

  @IAboMbA:
  
  I'm sorry that my $50,000 minoHD flip cam does not have auto-focus. ... view replies




• Re: Unleashing creativity with PS3-exclusive ModNation Racers
  

  @Mooshywooshy:
  
  256 layers, at least in the public beta. Not sure if it will be more when the game launches, but 256 seems like enough. :) ... view replies




• Re: Unleashing creativity with PS3-exclusive ModNation Racers
  

  @mosquitopoison:
  
  Good question. I don't have the answer right now, as we didn't mess with it, but I can try to find out for you.
  
  @ZombiePlatypus:
  
  Didn't see that option, but I wouldn't rule it out. Again, I can try to find out.
  
  I'm full of some really vague, non-committal answers, aren't I? Haha. ... view replies




• Re: Rock Band DLC: Tom Petty, Kelly freakin' Clarkson
  

  @Jon B:
  
  Does Snoop Dogg count as a talentless dick? ;)
  
  http://www.destructoid.com/ain-t-nothin-but-a-game-thang-snoop-dogg-coming-to-rock-band-fo-shizzle--121223.phtml
  
  No, I have no idea when that is supposed to happen, or even if it will happen. Maybe it'll debut alongside Q Entertainment's Japanese version of Rock Band... or Snoop Dogg's Rock Bizzle. ... view replies




• Re: Rock Band DLC: Tom Petty, Kelly freakin' Clarkson
  

  As of next week, there are 1000 songs available to play in Rock Band. You guys are really going to get upset because there are a few you don't personally like? Come on now! "Miss Independent" rules. What happened to her need to be defensive, guys? ... view replies




• Re: PSP Comics detailed and dated ... for Japan
  

  I believe Sony had told us this would be coming in December, but don't hold me to that. I'd guess that SCEA just hasn't gotten around to locking in the details/announcing it. ... view replies




• Re: Spike's Video Game Award nominations are here!
  

  A few things I need address, as I'm one of the judges for the Spike VGAs... yes, that means that I filled out a ballot with some of these nominees. Did all of them make it? No. But does this final list look, in many ways, similar to my nomination ballot? Totally.
  
  1) "Who the hell picks this crap?" Well, me, to name one. I honestly haven't seen a full list of judges (it should be on the site, but I can't find it...), but I'll say this -- they're not random people. As far as I know, they were all hand-picked by Geoff Keighley and are all credible. (Whether you consider me to be credible is completely up for you to debate).
  
  2) Nominees were chosen awhile ago, and yes, some of them were made as leaps of faith based on a number of factors (hands-on previews, etc.). Many publishers provided preview or early review builds of many of the games. I understand why you're upset that many of the games released earlier in the year were overlooked, but consider this -- the bulk of the AAA, hard-hitting, high-quality titles were released in the second half of 2009. Looking back at the year, it was not a huge year for "OMG GOTY releases."
  
  3) When I could, I tried to choose exclusives when it came to platform-specific GOTY nominations. So here's the truth -- the PS3 had more (and higher quality) exclusives this year, overall. It was actually easier for me to narrow down four or five high quality PS3 games that were EXCLUSIVE to that console than it was for me to do that with the 360. (Note: If I had to choose to bring one console to a deserted island, it would be the 360.)
  
  4) I've seen some people slagging on the AC2 choice as GOTY -- "It's only been out a day," "Someone must have been paid off," etc. You need to check yourself -- Assassin's Creed 2 is (shock!) apparently one of the best games released this year. Read what people are saying about it, or do one better -- play it before you make a final judgment.
  
  5) The "best performance by a human male/female" category is a total and complete shock to me. I've never seen those categories before, as they were not on my nominee ballot. I have no idea where they came from, but from what I'm reading, it looks like they're specific to "real world actors" portraying (in likeness and voice) a character in a game. I did fill out nominations for best voice actor male/female.
  
  6) The final winners will be determined (as far as I know) from the same judges who chose the nominees. So if Modern Warfare 2 wins, or Assassin's Creed 2 wins, don't start throwing around the "money hat" complaint.
  
  7) Why's everyone crying about Demon's Souls? It's on the "Best RPG" list. Also, my nominations list looked identical to the final one, except it ALSO included Demon's Souls. ... view replies




• Re: PSA: Twitter, Facebook, etc. now on Xbox 360
  

  @Carlton:
  
  Facebook updates/Twitter updates -- they might as well be the same thing. It doesn't matter. The points still stand. As for "Twitter is for patting yourself on the back," you're only half right. The many people who use and communicate with one another in various would disagree with your assessment of the service.
  
  As for you starting in with comments on people's wives or moms or sisters or whatever other troll-like behavior you want to start engaging in, knock it off. Keep it on topic. ... view replies




• Re: PSA: Twitter, Facebook, etc. now on Xbox 360
  

  The usefulness of the Twitter app on the PS3 versus the 360 is a moot point since, well... I can't really see a reson for using it on either platform.
  
  As for all of that updating, etc. stuff, Carlton -- that's true the PS3 can do that, but that sounds as obnoxious as the Uncharted 2 updates. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
  

  OMG Internet rage. <3 you guys. :)
  
  @tvirusgez:
  
  I know! I totally noticed that while playing. I should have called it out. Because, really... wow. Haha. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Assassin's Creed 2
  

  @Onlineatron:
  
  Ubisoft released like 100 dev diaries with plenty of gameplay footage. :) This is something a bit different, and we know they're not for everyone. And yes, sometimes they are all spoilery. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Assassin's Creed 2
  

  @Qraze:
  
  Thanks for giving me a reason to test our new private message feature. ... view replies




• Re: Review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
  

  @Overcrowd:
  
  It's already been answered, but no. :( ... view replies




• Re: Kill some time with Ratchet & Clank 'Race Through Time'
  

  @EternalDeathSlayer:
  
  Your Kratos avatar shall make me point out that all three God of War games released so far have played nearly identical. And the third doesn't look THAT much different. That doesn't mean they're not some of my favorite games ever. They're just three good games. That's how I feel about the Ratchet games. Besides, they're NOT identical -- they play the same, but I think Insomniac brings enough creative stuff to the table each time that they're always fun to play. ... view replies




• Re: Rock Band DLC: AFI and The Bangles (Update)
  

  @JamnOnTheOne:
  
  Agreed, the cover of "Hazy Shade of Winter" would have been a better choice, but you know... beggars can't be choosers, I suppose. Also, jealous re: the hug. ... view replies




• Re: Assassin's Creed II clothes available for your 360 Avatar
  

  @Chronic Logic:
  
  MS has a free to play (mostly) racing/party game coming to XBLA soon where you'll use your avatars. ... view replies




• Re: ESRB's Deadly Premonition rating confirms PS3 release
  

  @Carlton Banks:
  
  If you have a problem with our coverage, email me personally -- nick at destructoid dot com. Stop commenting on Jim's post and intentionally being a jerk. ... view replies




• Re: Attention, everyone buying L4D2: I have dibs on Ellis
  

  When you guys hear Coach sing, you will realize that Jim has made the best choice. Seriously. Incredible. ... view replies




• Re: Could Ubisoft ressurrect Shadowbane as a non-MMO?
  

  Seriously, I made a typo and accidentally put an "e" on the end of the word "pleas" and it's the end of the world? ... view replies




• Re: Jurassic: The Hunted 'outtakes'
  

  @Rockefellow:
  
  The game is beyond campy, which -- at least for me -- is its biggest strength. Does the game have problems, including everything from poor (but hilarious) voice acting, a crazy story, slight control and aiming issues, etc.? Totally. But it's pretty fun to play, especially if you have someone there with you to pass the controller to (dino jokes never get old).
  
  Still, it's $39.99. So despite it being a "budget title," you're still talking about skipping four Chipotle meals or a cell phone payment. Or whatever you can do with $40 these days. So I guess what I'm saying is, it's totally worth playing, but whether it's worth buying depends on your financial situation/how much GameStop store credit you have lying around. ... view replies




• Re: Just Cause 2: Everything is better with a grappling hook
  

  @Falleen9:
  
  That's exactly what makes it awesome. (Probably. Maybe.) ... view replies




• Re: PSA: Buy batteries with your Modern Warfare 2 'Prestige Edition'
  

  @Xzyliac:
  
  No, no! The "offices" are in Baltimore. I live in, uh... Virginia. Or Guam. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  

  @IronPikeman:
  
  I thought the idea of comments on a videogame were to generate discussion about games with other people who enjoy them, not to be an anonymous prick to the site's authors who didn't do anything but respond to you reasonably. "My bad." ... view replies




• Re: Left 4 Dead 2 Xbox LIVE Silver demo GET!
  

  @Jon B:
  
  And why is that? ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  

  @IronPikeman:
  
  You're missing the point. If the first ten minutes exposes that nothing happens gameplay wise within the first 10 minutes, then so be it. A game's intro cinematic is just as much a part of the game as all of the big explosions and firefights you already have seen in publisher cut promos. ... view replies




• Re: Reserve Divinity II, get some fancy pants
  

  @alceste:
  
  Don't tarnish my image. ... view replies




• Re: How to respond to a videogame review
  

  All of these reasons are why I am a terrible writer. ... view replies




• Re: Hudson bringing Japanese horror to the Wii with Calling
  

  @Aresenic13:
  
  You realize this is a preview, right? Old? Really? ... view replies




• Re: Black Friday: Get free LEGO Rock Band at Old Navy
  

  50? wow. But not surprising. Like I said, get there early. ... view replies




• Re: Exclusive: Full Achievements/Trophies for Darksiders
  

  I agree with Niero -- that art is rad. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Band Hero
  

  I agree with most of you guys -- I've invested quite a bit into Rock Band. I'd like to just have all of these songs in one place, too. But I really am actually having fun playing the game, and I totally "get" why Activision released it as a separate game with a different name. Also: Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is in this. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Band Hero
  

  @Onlineatron:
  
  Unfortunately, it's awhile before you even get to see Iggy. But if you actually check out the trailer they released, that pretty much sums it up! ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Band Hero
  

  Ten Minute Taste of LEGO Rock Band coming later today, for those who've mentioned it a few times! ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Band Hero
  

  @ChronosWing:
  
  Hah!
  
  ---
  
  Again, my thoughts on Brutal Legend had nothing to do with the music, etc. and everything to do with the game as an entire package.
  
  If you're interested in knowing, my music selection this morning has consisted of Meshuggah, Mastadon, Sepultura, and the Melvins. So to insinuate that my "OMG low score" of Brutal Legend has anything to do with me not liking metal or heavy music and its culture is absurd. I also don't understand how it's so difficult for some people to comprehend that I could also appreciate Lily Allen, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Culture Club, even Maroon 5, etc.
  
  Also, comparing reviews scores for a game like Band Hero to Brutal Legend is silly; they're both clearly trying to accomplish something different. It's as stupid as saying "OMG, you guys gave Dragon Age a lower score than Pixel Junk Eden! That is so dumb OMG!"
  
  Anyhow, back on topic... Band Hero. I've yet to unlock Taylor Swift, and that's really bothering me. I want her to play drums on "Wannabe" with the dude from Maroon 5 singing. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Band Hero
  

  @Xzyliac:
  
  We (or I) don't have a final retail copy of LEGO Rock Band yet, but I've been playing a version for a few weeks and I agree -- a total blast to play. Maybe the best song pack ever? Heh. ... view replies




• Re: Rock Band happy hour in Los Angeles tomorrow night
  

  This video really isn't helping me to get anyone to take my Brutal Legend review seriously. ... view replies




• Re: Encleverment Experiment coming to XBLA 'soon'
  

  You make a strong case. :D ... view replies




• Re: 30 Seconds to Mars declares 'war' on Dragon Age
  

  I totally didn't completely bork this band's name when I originally wrote this. Really! ... view replies




• Re: Tomena Sanner is still crazy, even in English
  

  Day one purchase. ... view replies




• Re: No Left 4 Dead 2 demo? Here's what you're missing
  

  @Dexter345:
  
  The idea was to show off action; that's why I did those things. I could have snuck through the entire demo with a perfect playthrough, but guess what's not fun to watch? That. ... view replies




• Re: The Daily Hotness: Horrifying elevators
  

  @mkshiranui:
  
  We really love you, too. ... view replies




• Re: For you: Video of the full God of War III demo
  

  @Magnalon:
  
  I'm sorry about the ads; we're working on making sure they're more appropriate to you audience. :(
  
  Also, God of War III demo FTW. Hope you guys enjoy seeing it in action, if you haven't had a chance to play it yet. ... view replies




• Re: PSA: God of War III demo available with pre-order voucher
  

  @EternalDeathSlayer:
  
  Original story was confusing. Bottom line is pre-order God of War III, get the code. And yes, GameStop stores should be able to hand you a code for that as well as the skin today. ... view replies




• Re: No Left 4 Dead 2 demo? Here's what you're missing
  

  @Yannak:
  
  I wouldn't play with you anyhow, because you're obviously a dick head. :D ... view replies




• Re: PSA: God of War III demo available with pre-order voucher
  

  Direct from Sony, guys:
  
  "Well, fans will also have the option to pre-order their copy of God of WarŽ III today. Those who pre-order a copy of God of War III and/or God of War III Ultimate Edition will have their Kratos reunion earlier than expected and will receive a PlayStationŽNetwork voucher code for the E3 2009 demo, playable TODAY!"
  
  You might want to have a talk with your local GameStops... ... view replies




• Re: No Left 4 Dead 2 demo? Here's what you're missing
  

  @Drack48:
  
  I might agree with you on some points to uphold that statement, but Left 4 Dead 2 is looking really damned good. :) ... view replies




• Re: Rock Band DLC: Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Joan Jett
  

  "Lithium" and "Come As You Are" are missing, along with "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
  
  No one has ever heard of those songs, anyhow. ... view replies




• Re: God of War III Ultimate Edition, pre-order details
  

  @grrlaction:
  
  Yessss. I was so thinking that. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: GTA: Episodes from Liberty City
  

  @Holyetheline:
  
  There is no nudity. If killing and moaning is okay at work, you're good to go. Just wanted to give fair warning. Maybe wear headphones. ... view replies




• Re: G4 goes apesh*t with its Left 4 Dead 2 coverage
  

  @ Shadowiii:
  
  How is Abbie stupid? ... view replies




• Re: G4 goes apesh*t with its Left 4 Dead 2 coverage
  

  You guys are getting jerked around if you pre-ordered your games in the store. They've had the codes since at least late last week. Time to make some noise. ... view replies




• Re: Dude will play DJ Hero at your wedding for $75 and a meal
  

  @rsquad:
  
  What Electro Lemon said.
  
  @munkee:
  
  David Bonie!!! ... view replies




• Re: BioShock 2 gets brand new trailer, looks amazing
  

  Insert comment about the cotton advertising here. ... view replies




• Re: First look at Metro 33 reveals monster, broken things
  

  @Your Moms Hot Lover:
  
  No, that would be silly. I want an opinion based on three screens, box art, and a one-minute and 30 second trailer that barely shows any gameplay. Sheeesh. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Lunar: Harmony of Silver Star
  

  Hey guys, have you heard about these things that Giant Bomb does called "Quick Looks"? Guys? Anyone? Guys? ... view replies




• Re: Last Flight dev on what it means to be 'hardcore'
  

  @ Im OK:
  
  You said you read the headling. You said you saw the picture. But nowhere did you say you read the article. :D
  
  In it, you'll see that Kawa's description of hardcore doesn't use the words "mature" or "bloody." And he's right -- it doesn't. I think you guys would agree with each other; it just so happens that this game involves cutting up vampires on a plane with cleavers. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: LocoRoco Midnight Carnival
  

  @Onlineatron:
  
  Ooops. Typos. :( Thanks for the correction. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: LocoRoco Midnight Carnival
  

  @prolifikstudio:
  
  I think the closest you're going to get is Roland, which is pretty incredible in its own right. You should check that out if you already haven't. ... view replies




• Re: PopCap trademarks 'YetiTrain,' we dig the possibilities
  

  I'm ready to hop on the YetiTrain, no questions asked. As far as that header image is concerned, that's the most amazing thing I've ever seen. ... view replies




• Re: Video tour: Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm on Xbox 360
  

  @Mxyzptlk:
  
  No one would have known if you hadn't said anything! Now everyone is on their way to your house. ... view replies




• Re: Dtoid makes: GTA: Chinatown Wars papercraft
  

  @lewness:
  
  Comment of the year! :D ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Borderlands
  

  @ ParaParaKing:
  
  Giant Bomb's a good Web site! You should go visit it! ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Borderlands
  

  @TheJesusNinja26:
  
  As soon as we can, you can count on it. :) ... view replies




• Re: Video tour: Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm on Xbox 360
  

  @Holyetheline:
  
  More Radiohead in the future. Gotcha! :) ... view replies




• Re: Video tour: Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm on Xbox 360
  

  @LeoDaLyon:
  
  Did I give off that impression? ;) I'm actually listening to last.fm on my Xbox now, and it's pretty great, though.
  
  @TheJesusNinja26:
  
  I'm wearing cotton right now.
  
  @calelogan:
  
  Oddly, that's the only time I've gotten that trending topics error... when I was making the video. ... view replies




• Re: Ten Minute Taste: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (PSP)
  

  @Ironknight:
  
  Well, after Giant Bomb flatout STOLE the community/blog/gaming site idea from us (also, the use of words and pictures on the Internet... we did that first), we figured they owed us something.
  
  (Real answer: No, but the idea certainly isn't a new one. Just new for us. Hope someone enjoys it.)
  
  @CRKFIEND:
  
  Funny you're saying that... working on that right now, my friend. The intro is pretty bad ass. :) ... view replies




• Re: Video tour: Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm on Xbox 360
  

  @Your Moms Hot Lover:
  
  I was just in shock that it was there, really. I thought the young priest and the old priest I hired a few years back had gotten rid of them.
  
  @kandenkiller:
  
  You can hit "Y" to log out, and log back in, but you'll need to type in all of the second account's info. There's no way to quickly switch between two profiles, from what I can tell. ... view replies




• Re: Dtoid makes: GTA: Chinatown Wars papercraft
  

  @dwolfwood:
  
  Crap! You're right. :( I'd remove it, but I'm afraid the masking tape will rip off the hood. ... view replies




• Re: Using Mario Wii's Super Guide makes Miyamoto regretful
  

  Gohan, you are right, it's not a video per se. But that is exactly what miyamoto (or his translator) called it. ... view replies




• Re: First Borderlands DLC bringing the undead to Pandora
  

  @IRHari:
  
  Maybe outrage here was defused by my post jump rant about how people should calm down. Or so I'd like to think. I certainly expected more of an outrage. This is the Internet we're talking about here! Where's the petition? This has been announced for like, a few hours already. God, people. ... view replies




• Re: Insomniac crazy, opening its doors to you animals
  

  @Takeshi:
  
  I really can't say much of anything, or Insomniac will send Chimera to my house or something. I can say... umm... I really like Ratchet's hover boots. But I think I've said that about the previews I've played, and they're the in demo you can play at GameStops, so... yeah. I've got nothing. :( ... view replies




• Re: Review: Brutal Legend
  

  Regarding the score: Yes, the faults of the game -- including a very key and forced mechanic that is boring and tedious through the game -- dictates the score. I'm sorry it's not what you expected, and I'm sorry the score is not in line with what "everyone else" has scored it. But it is what it is. I have a lot of respect for Tim and the work the guys at Double Fine do, but that has nothing to do with this review or ultimately, the game that Brutal Legend is. I'm just being honest with my assessment.
  
  @ LiathroidiDana:
  
  You only named three of the negative points which I detailed in my review. Those things you mentioned, coupled with the fact that the main RTS mechanic (as I mentioned) feels like a chore instead of fun... and that the game seems to lack over all polish which hurts the overall experience... yes, I feel the score is justified.
  
  Disagree if you want (after you've played the game), but please don't compare a number to other numbers being thrown around there by other reviewers. ... view replies




• Re: Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  

  @Dexter345:
  
  I liked the first game, which I felt looked good, had some solid mechanics, and told a good story. That said, it simply "good" and not the awesome package Uncharted 2. It's a much better game across the board.
  
  @shinryu108:
  
  I loved Prince of Persia (2008). A lot. At the risk of having people starting comparing my two reviews (one of which was written about a year ago), you can go back and see the final results are actually identical to what I gave Uncharted 2 here. However, the reasons are a bit different, so keep that in mind. But as to your question, Nathan's interactions with Chloe/Sully/Elena/etc. are so above and beyond what the Prince and Elika had that it's kind of shocking. ... view replies




• Re: Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  

  @linuxguy:
  
  I played the game on a different unit that I had completed Uncharted 2 on, so I'm sorry I don't know the specifics, but... the game does look for Uncharted 1 saved data to unlock SOMETHING. What, I don't know off the top of my hand. But I'm sure a good Google search could help. Sorry I'm not very useful. :D ... view replies




• Re: Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  

  @stevenxonward:
  
  Hmmmm. Good question, although when you think about it, the game's are hard to compare. They're structured so differently. I'll say that I haven't played Wind Waker in awhile, but I the pace in which Among Thieves moves from start to finish is unmatched. While the game may not be as big in scope (which some may believe makes for a better experience), I think I like Uncharted 2 more. Of course, that boils down to personal opinion. But when you're comparing two games as fantastic as the two, I don't think you can fail to defend either game. ... view replies




• Re: Turn 10: Gran Turismo 5 ain't got nothing on Forza 3
  

  You know, anyone angry at Dale's comment re Forza 3 vs. GT5, know that Dale has a pretty big GT hard on, and always has. After playing both games in Tokyo, he walked away rather impressed with what Turn 10 had done, and I was surprised to hear him say he liked the Forza 3 demo. I sent him Forza 3 last week and he's loving it. His statement wasn't "journalism" or based on fact, it was a matter of opinion, and it happens to be the opinion (hence the "I think") of someone qualified to speak on the subject. If you think Dale still doesn't have a chubby for Gran Turismo 5 and won't give the game a fair shake, you're sorely mistaken. ... view replies




• Re: LEGO Rock Band 100% exportable, track list exposed
  

  This is good. Especially that Pink song. No really, I'm serious. I can't wait to play that. ... view replies




• Re: Check out Tony Hawk: RIDE at GameStop now... kind of
  

  @Qraze:
  
  There's video of me playing it here and I'm not a celebrity at all.
  
  In my short time with it, I'm still on the fence. It was fun (even though I was TERRIBLE at it), but the long-term potential remains to be seen. I'm looking forward to getting it in my house, but admittedly it'll be a review copy sent from Activision. I admit, I'm not sure if I would spend $119.99 out of pocket to get it... I suppose I'll find out after I play it for many, many hours. ... view replies




• Re: Ride with your Mii in Tony Hawk RIDE for the Wii
  

  Yeah, so much hate over the use of the words "nice addition." Again, the three versions of the game should functionally be identical. How is not "nice" for Wii owners to get something a little different and extra? You might think it's stupid, but also keep in mind that someone who's going to buy the Wii version over the 360/PS3 game probably does care about Miis. ... view replies




• Re: Rumor: First details on Visceral Games' The Ripper
  

  I think this sounds cool, personally. It's a shame someone at ea is probably so mad at us that they'll never show it to us. Hah. ... view replies




• Re: Mystery case of Dementium II postcards cracked
  

  @andycadaver:
  
  Our small team is a bit behind. Will announce winners tonight! ... view replies




• Re: Valve spending $25 million on Left 4 Dead 2 advertising
  

  @Stevil:
  
  That's ridiculous television knowledge. I bow to you.
  
  @Dexter:
  
  Our mathletes and my proofreader are both fired. ... view replies




• Re: Sony confirms EyePet delay for North America
  

  @Steve Watt:
  
  Not sure. That sucks. I think a kid would really get a kick out of this, and adults (like myself) would be fascinated by the tech. Anyone know where Steven can import this bad boy? ... view replies




• Re: Sim City meets Tetris in indie game City Rain
  

  No one has commented on this yet because they are fools, I say. This is good stuff. Looking forward to checking out the final game. ... view replies




• Re: Valve spending $25 million on Left 4 Dead 2 advertising
  

  @mOnion:
  
  Yeah -- the girl is Tara from True Blood, and the guy on the far right is Jason Stackhouse from True Blood. I sense a theme here. ... view replies




• Re: A new Rocket Knight game is coming to XBLA, PSN, Steam
  

  This sounds as incredible as I want it to be. Can't wait. ... view replies