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| Horizon Zero Dawn |
I recently finished this game and my thoughts on my experience as Aloy can be found here.
Enjoy!
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Showing posts with label features. Show all posts
Sunday, 1 April 2018
Screenshot Sunday #4 - Horizon Zero Dawn
I recently finished this game and my thoughts on my experience as Aloy can be found here.
Enjoy!
Saturday, 31 March 2018
Opinion: Horizon Zero Dawn - A beautiful but familiar experience
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| Beautiful but familiar |
It seems then that with Horizon Zero Dawn critics and gamers agree that the PlayStation 4 exclusive is one of the systems most outstanding titles. Indeed, aside from the critical praise and impressive sales numbers, Horizon Zero Dawn has won a host of 'Game of the Year Awards' from some of the industries most respectable outlets.
So, after recently finishing Horizon Zero Dawn, why do I feel like I'm the only one who didn't enjoy a game which everyone appears to hold so dear? Why didn't it captivate me as much as I thought it would?
Monday, 26 March 2018
God of War - Two-hour hands-on preview in Sydney, Australia
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| God of War preview |
On March 14th, I got to sit down with Sony Santa Monica's Senior Community Strategist, Aaron Kaufman for an exclusive preview of God of War in Sydney, Australia.
After the events of God of War 3, and set in the world of the Norse Gods; Kratos lives with his son Atreus in small log cabin hidden away in the woods. And it's here where Kratos must teach his son how to survive the monstrosities that encompass every inch of their environment.
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Screenshot Sunday #3 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
*Screenshot Sunday #2*The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of my favourite ever games.
Including all the DLC, I spent well over 300 hours slaying beasts across an array of visually stunning continents. And although open-world games are probably not for everyone; this particular adventure deserves all the praise bestowed upon it.
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Screenshot Sunday #2 - Middle-earth: Shadow of War
It's time for Screenshot Sunday again, (on a Tuesday)..
Today the thread features my best shots from Middle-earth: Shadow of War. I reviewed this game late last year and my thoughts on it can be found here.
Enjoy!
Saturday, 10 March 2018
Screenshot Sunday #1 - Hellblade, Shadow of the Colossus & DBFZ
I've had a busy seven days reviewing Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, but no pictures from that particular game feature this week. Below you'll find my favourite shots from Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice, Shadow of the Colossus and Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Monday, 26 June 2017
Movies You May Have Missed! - Gattaca (1997)
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| "There is no gene for the human spirit." |
Written by: Andrew Niccol
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, Uma Thurman
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Release: October 24, 1997
Origin: United States
Genre: Science Fiction
"For someone not meant for this world, I must confess, I'm suddenly having a hard time leaving it. Of course, they say every atom in our bodies was once a part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving; maybe I'm going home."
Released in October 1997, Gattaca was written and directed by New Zealander Andrew Niccol. In what was Niccol's debut film, it received extremely positive feedback from critics. Though the film wasn't a smash at the box office, it has become somewhat of a cult classic. If you like your sci-fi intelligently written, with excellent acting and beautiful cinematography, then you'll find that watching Gattaca is as rewarding as it is intriguing.
Friday, 25 December 2015
Games, Movies, and TV of 2015! Part Two - The Bad
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| The bad |
So, here we go again...
Thursday, 24 December 2015
Games, Movies, and TV of 2015! Part One - The Good
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| The good |
Part two (the bad)
As the year comes to a close, I thought I'd have a good think about what impressed me over the course of 2015. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to play every game or watch every TV show this year, so undoubtedly this list will be void of some movies and games (Like Metal Gear Solid V), that I'm sure would have made the cut had I got my mitts on them.
Nevertheless, I can only share my opinion on what I've experienced first hand, and with that said, let's begin...
Friday, 18 December 2015
Topping Deus Ex: Human Revolution will not be Easy
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| Deus Ex: Mankind Divided |
Set two years after the events of Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided sees Adam Jensen return to a series that will undoubtedly have moral compasses spinning into overdrive.
Showcasing Jensen and his augmentations in full effect, every cinematic trailer or gameplay video for Human Revolution is looking promising so far. As I sit here and watch these previews, I can't help but be overcome with nostalgia, as my mind casts back to 2011, and the feelings I had playing Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PlayStation 3.
The story of Human Revolution begins with Adam Jensen being left for dead after a terrorist attack on Sarif Industries. To survive, he undergoes life-saving operations replacing parts of his body with futuristic technology. Once equipped with his state-of-the-art augmentations, he's given a chance to seek answers and carry out revenge on those responsible for the attack that almost led to his demise. Topics such as robotics, morality and the essence of being human are all raised in Human Revolution, as Jensen gets caught up in the debate about whether transhumanism should even exist.
Friday, 11 December 2015
Excellent or Bogus? Movie Remakes and Reboots!
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| Excellent or bogus? |
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Memento, and The Birds. These are just three examples of upcoming reboots that intend to make a quick buck at the box office.
I don't find remakes particularly exciting, especially if the reboot is a franchise that doesn't warrant it. But sometimes it's difficult to ignore a remake, especially if it concerns an old movie that I particularly like.
A movie that's dear to my heart is the 1987 masterpiece RoboCop. Now, I wasn't impressed when I learned of the proposed reboot. Obviously, the remake was going to be awful, and it didn't require a genius to conclude RoboCop 2014 wouldn't even come close to bettering the original.
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
A Trip Back in Time to 1999! – Jet Force Gemini
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| Where's an aardvark when you need one? |
The game's plot revolves around the three members of the Jet Force Gemini team – a human named Juno, his twin sister Vela and a dog called Lupus. Specifically, the group is attempting to defeat an evil warlord called Mizar and save the galaxy.
The basic plot of Jet Force Gemini consists of the team being split up in the opening exchanges of the game as Mizar and his army attack their spaceship. After the attack, the three have no option but to abandon their cruiser and go their separate ways. You control each of the characters in a third-person perspective as you set upon and explore different planets.
Each world has hostile inhabitants, which results in a little space combat, although the game isn’t just a blast everything in sight experience. Throughout the adventure, exploration is vital, as to progress past each stage, you must find and save prisoners known as Tribals. Additionally, you must also collect spaceship parts later in the game.
Saturday, 5 December 2015
Games You May Have Missed! – Vanquish
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| Futuristic sci-fi action mayhem! |
Available on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, Vanquish is a third-person futuristic shooter directed by Shinji Mikami and published by Sega. Eventually released in October 2010, after being in development since 2007; you play US agent Sam Gideon in a futuristic battle where nations fight for what's left of the Earth's natural resources.
Vanquish begins with Russian forces capturing the American Space Station, and diverting its solar energy to create a powerful Death Star-esque weapon. They then demonstrate the weapon's power by destroying San Francisco in an epic blast of energy. The main antagonist, Victor Zaitsev, demands the US surrender or New York City is next in line for obliteration. Predictably, the US retaliates to the catastrophe and declares war. Armed with the Augmented Reaction Suit, or ARS for short, Sam and his team head out to overthrow hostiles, rescue hostages and exterminate any resistance that they encounter.
Thursday, 3 December 2015
No Man's Sky will be a Voyage into the Cosmos
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| Explore the universe in No Man's Sky |
Indeed, it seems Hello Games know we are all part of something incomprehensible, and with their upcoming release, No Man's Sky, they want us all to go on a voyage into the stars. The galactic map in No Man's Sky is gigantic, with each beacon of light signifying a star. That star is part of a solar system contained within a galaxy; each galaxy includes multiple solar systems, all with numerous planets of different origin.
Saturday, 25 July 2015
A Lack of Articles? Blame Geralt
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| I say, a game of Gwent anyone? |
Two weeks ago I finally got my hands on a copy of this epic game, and I'm struggling to find time to do anything else in life. I expect if you're reading this that you are aware of The Witcher 3, as it's been out for a little while now. You may also be aware that it has received widespread critical acclaim. But is it the best open-world game ever? So far it's been a pleasure to experience, but I feel as though I've only just scratched the surface of this gigantic adventure.
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Mass Effect: Andromeda - A New Trilogy?
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| Mass Effect Andromeda won't be the last in the series |
A New Trilogy?
The Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer debuted at the EA games conference and featured an armoured N-7 soldier navigating a galaxy map, looking through all kinds of different planets.
Developer BioWare has confirmed on their official site that while Mass Effect 3: Citadel was being completed, plans had already begun for the next instalment in the series. So far we know Mass Effect: Andromeda will take place far away from, and long after the original trilogy. A new galaxy to explore, A new Mako to pilot, and a host of new characters to meet have all been confirmed. It would be safe to assume that Andromeda is going to be more of the same that we saw with the original Mass Effect games, but what else can we expect to see?
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Sony's Reveal of Shenmue 3 is a Winner! Trailer & Reaction
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| Shenmue 3 is coming, and you should be excited! |
For years, dedicated fans, Facebook groups and Twitter users have rallied hard to try and get a continuation of the Shenmue saga in development. The campaign to get Shenmue funded on Kickstarter was immediately successful, overtaking its original target of USD 2 million in less than 9 hours. "We can unfold the continuous story, "Shenmue III will be the story you have waited for. The fate of Shenmue is in your hands now" Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki said defiantly.
There is still a long way to go before we get to see Shenmue again, with financial targets yet to be reached. The estimate on a release date is currently ranging from mid-2017 to late 2017. Either way, most fans won't be too bothered as long as the chance to play Ryo Hazuki again is on the horizon.
E3 2015: Sony - Horizon: Zero Dawn Trailer Thoughts
Undoubtedly one of Sony's most popular announcements at E3, we've had a detailed look at the Horizon trailer, and we are going to share a few thoughts on the upcoming open-world adventure.
The trailer began with a women searching a cave looking at a past civilisation that had left markings scattered throughout its walls. The narrator went on to explain how "the old ones" had throughout history gone from cave dwellers to building "incredible cities and towers that reached for the stars". And that "darkness came and the cities faded away".
Thursday, 11 June 2015
3 of my Favourites from the '90s
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| Multiplayer mayhem! |
GoldenEye 007 (N64, 1997)
Unfortunately, back in 1997, I didn't know a licence to kill was just a novelist invention, or that my chances of being needed for MI6 field operations were slim to none. Nevertheless, courtesy of developer Rare, and publisher Nintendo, I could at least pretend I was a spy with GoldenEye oo7.