Review - Just Dance

Wondering why there is a sudden boom in dance games recently? Why developers are going gaga for something so simple and "not for the hardcore audience"? This is the game that started it all and if you've heard about it, I bet you already hate it without even taking a crack at it. Let's think for a moment, maybe this game isn't for you. After all... [FULL REVIEW]

Just Dance
Developer: Ubisoft Paris
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Rating: E for Everyone
Release: 11/17/2009

Review - Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars

Got that fighting game itch and either can't wait for Marvel vs Capcom 3 or own a Wii? There is something for that and it's called Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. Now you may not know what the heck "Tatsunoko" is or who these bird themed costumed heroes maybe but don't let that stop you from giving this game a try because this game may end up surprising you. [FULL REVIEW]

Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars

Developer: Eighting

Publisher: Capcom

Platform: Nintendo Wii

Rating: T for Teen

Release: 1/26/2010

REVIEW: Call of Duty: Black Ops

One year since the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Activision decides to release a 7^th installment in the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty was always about those intense moments in Single Player but now they slowly evolved in also providing us with a satisfying Multiplayer formula that just works. Treyarch, The developers of Call of Duty: World at War decided to take another shot on another Call of Duty Title.[FULL REVIEW]


Call of duty: Black Ops
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC
Rating: MA 15+(PS3, Xbox 360, PC) M(Wii and DS version)
Release: 11/9/10

Black Ops Tomahawk FTW!

I had to post this. In Modern Warfare 2 you see tons of videos showing crazy knife throwing kills. Well that's all behind us now. In Black Ops, instead of a Throwing knife, we have the Tomahawk to embarrass our foes. Above is a crazy Tomahawk kill that will blow your mind. Thank you for the players who randomly throw their Tomahawks in hopes to see something awesome happen. Keep it coming!

Neglected Side of the Force

I know Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 (FU2 lol) isn't new news but it has just come to my attention that there is also a Wii version of this game. I played the PSP version of Force Unleashed which was a port of the PS2 version and is exactly the same as the Wii version aside from controls. Chrome studio did a great job with the lesser versions of the Force Unleashed but this iteration of the FU2 looks to be better.

I'm talking about storm trooper limbs flying off bodies, and this is a Wii game! Of course they're going to integrate Star Killer's moves into motion controls, luckily the light saber combos are button based.

To set this game apart from the PS3 and 360 versions, they gave Star Killer some pointer based moves, those moves being his Jedi mind trick is now pointer based so I'm guessing it's easier to mind trick troopers and since you aim manually there's a depth of strategy. Another move is something they're calling "Force Rage" which is basically a Jedi's equivalent of Red Dead Redemption's / Revolver's "Dead Eye" in which you go into bullet time and aim at multiple targets and Star Killer starts warping to each target and taking them out with a powerful strike.

The 4 player mode looks to be some soft of a Smash Bros. clone which I am very curious to try seeing as Smash Bros. is one of my favorite franchises of all time. I will be going into this game with a very positive attitude and I hope it doesn't disappoint.

Pixel Perfect Platforming... With Meat

Old school platformers that required pixel perfect jumps, precise timing and being extremely difficult is an existing formula that's been around since the old arcade games but with games now, most of them hold your hand or are just vastly different and complicated. Super Meat Boy goes back to the early roots of gaming like your Super Marios or old school Castlevanias but I guess the most current game that you can best compare Super Meat Boy to is N+ which is a platformer that almost everything can hurt you and one touch sends your character's body parts hurling every which way.

Super Meat Boy may sound simple, run, jump, avoid things, reach the goal. However, most people can underestimate such simplicity. I can ramble on about how side scrolling platforms are still awesome blah blah blah, just watch the video to see what I mean and how awesome this game is.



Meat Boy is originally a flash game so that brings in the argument of "why will I buy a game if I can play it for free?". You see at 1:31 all those little Meat Boys running, jumping and dying? That's a replay function that takes all your attempts at the level and plays them all at the same time, so you can a dozen to a hundred Meat Boys jumping on screen after every level and that for me is very cool, like a prize for all your hard work on a stage that makes your blood pressure rise.

Super Meat Boy is already out on Xbox Live Arcade and will be coming soon to WiiWare and Steam for the PC. I find it strange that they didn't shell out a Playstation Network release. If you have a Wii, an Xbox 360 or a PC, you have to play this game.



If you want to play the original flash Meat Boy, check it out here:
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/463241

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/472826

Conduit 2 Looking to be Better than the First

High Voltage Software is bringing to the Wii a sequel to one of the better first person shooters on the system, Conduit 2 looks to bring a better campaign mode with new stages and new weapons. Along with that, some new multiplayer options as well, 4 player split screen co-op and multiplayer which I think is a smashing good idea.

The first Conduit game for Wii was a decent first person shooter, my only gripe with it was that the campaign was a little dull with bland level designs. Judging from the trailer of Conduit 2, it looks to bring a more cinematic approach to keep players on their toes wanting to continue and see what happens next.

Conduit 2 introduces Team Invasion Mode, the new co-op mode where players will be able to battle side-by-side with up to four friends on the same screen. Additionally Team Invasion Mode can be played online. Conduit 2 also features a new and more expansive 12-player online competitive multiplayer mode with larger and more intricate indoor and outdoor battlefields. Conduit 2 supports Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Wii Speak™ and offers increased multiplayer security.

Rock Band 3's Pro Guitar is Lefty Compatible

Lefty mode for the Pro Guitar (the guitar controller by Mad Catz with 102 fret buttons) is available for Rock Band 3 and is as simple as switching modes in the menu.

This is what was stated in the email sent by Harmonix to Kotaku:

"With regards to gameplay, lefty flip for the Pro guitar will worklike any other controller. Just select 'lefty flip' in your menu, turn your guitar around and get back to rocking. Pro gameplay on screen will adjust accordingly, just as traditional Rock Band gameplay has in the past."

Players with older Rock Band guitars will not be able to play the game's Pro Guitar mode. Players with only those guitars will be able to play the game's standard guitar mode in either orientation.

Source: Kotaku