As most of you are aware i get to go to the Gold Coast twice a year for a games show. I get to play the newest releases, some of the bigger games coming out soon and see video of stuff thats a while away
I just got back tonight, and want to write up report for you guys. I thought i may aswell do it tonight, as i won't have time tomorrow to write a long winded post tomorrow, as i will be relieving my wife of our son who she has looked after all week. I will have moments to come in and answer questions (if you have any) and keep up to date. I will try to answer them promptly and as best as i can
We get 7 mins at each booth (and we have to visit 78 of them) so some games i didn't get a heap of time with them (some games were set up over 2 booths so i got a bit more time with them.
P= Played it
D= Demoed for us
V= Video footage only
These are the best games i felt were worth discussing:
Modern Warfare 2: (P) Yes i played it. Yes its awesome. Played Spec Ops mode. Blood splatter is not that bad and you don't really notice it like you do in the vids. We all know about how good this will be. Only dissapointing thing was that they didn't have multiplayer running like they did with COD 4 two years back
Gran Turismo 5: (P) Sony probably had the best product there this year. I will get to the other titles later though. GT5 was very good, but sense of speed was not so great. Sony rep seemed very confident of a release not too long after Japan.
Heavy Rain: (P) Awesome. Had a level demoed to us in a theatre. Then we got to play it on the floor. Had 3 systems set up and a new level (from the demo) to play. All 3 of us had different endings to a very short scene. Graphics are amazing. Can't wait!
God of War 3: (P) Yep, this ones a winner. Great combo's, tonnes of blood. Taking people's heads off. We all know what to expect. It is looking sexy and improvements are being made!!!
Mass Effect 2: (P) I don't really like RPG's. Got to play a level that had more shooting to do with it. Enjoyed it. Graphics are UNBELIEVABLE! Fans will be making their pants messy and rightly so.
Uncharted 2: (P) YEP
Avatar: (D) Based on James Cameron's movie. Out in December. Has full 3D (3D TV's not for sale in Aus till early 2010) Showed it to us in 2D and 3D. One of the most amazing things i have ever seen!!!! Absolutley blew me away!
Left 4 Dead 2: (P) Played the censored version. Still the same game, minus the gore. EA have another meeting booked with the OFLC on October 22 regarding the original version. There is a slim chance we could still see it uncensored. Have to wait till then
Forza 3: (P) Sense of speed was certainly better than GT5, but it was a near finished code. Nice game. Driving fans needn't look further for a fix.
DJ Hero: (P) i didn't actually play it myself (i was saving myself for MW2) but watched it for 2 booths. Track list is amazing. Daft Punk are by far the coolest characters in their robot suits. Bets mix? how about Ice, ice baby and Can't touch this? Looks fun to play.
Assassin's 2: (P) Seems to be the same game, but its not. Lots of little touches will make for a more satisfying game overall. Disn't look as shiny as number 1, but it wasn't final code.
Borderlands: (P) This game is sexy. Uses the COD control method, so i found it very easy to pick up and play. Graphics are great. Best part? Playing co-op can turn into a mini deathmatch and you can challenge your friends for power ups and the such without leaving the game.
Splinter Cell Conviction: (P) a lot of similarities with Batman (or is that vice versa?) Didn't blow me away, but was solid. Graphics are nice
GTA BFGT: (P) Gay Tony is here for some over the top fun. It is. This will be all kinds of awesome.
FF XIII: (V) Big news is they are very hopeful of an April/ May release! Another graphically appealing game.
Darksiders: (P) Looks like God of War. Thats no bad thing. Seems like it should go well. I enjoyed it and looks to have a good story line.
Brutal Legend: (P) Thanks to Jack Black for being a funny bastard. Good game too!
New Super Mario Bros: (P) Everyone knows what to expect here. Side scrolling Mario madness with friends. One of the few Wii games owning.
Dante's Inferno: (P) Another God of War clone. Nice graphics. But very samey. Darksiders slightly better.
Bayonetta: (P) DMC with a chick? Yes. Fun? a little, but i think it may get repetitive.
Just Cause 2: (D) Close to best graphics of show. Some of the moves the Rep pulled off were mad. Looks to be a whole lotta fun! Out March next year, could be a must buy!
Dragon Age Origins: (P) Another RPG that will more than satisfy fans. Bioware know their s**t.
Napoleon Total War: (V) speaking of people who know their s**t. Creative assembly have another TW game out. And looks the goods. Again.
There was other stuff too, but i can't be bothered adding it now. I might do tomorrow, or you can ask about a game and i can tell you if it was there!
Now for the bragging bit!!! Free stuff we got:
This one's not free, but is very cool. I can buy a 120GB PS3 for $100. New.
Yes i just bought a PS3, but i will stil be buying this one for $100. Who wouldn't?
Real free stuff: (If a game is not released, we get it when it releases)
Forza 3
Tekken 6
Fifa 10
Uncharted 2
Assassin's Creed 2
Modern Warfare 2
James Cameron's Avatar
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
12 months Xbox live
$120 headset from Plantronics
WWE SvR 10
Gran Turismo (PSP)
S/S Mowown (PS2)
Ghostbusters (PS2)
Motorstorm (PSP)
Secret Agent Clank (PS2)
These games we get when we do a short quiz:
Darksiders
Darkvoid
Drawn to life 2
Phoenix Wright (a new one maybe?)
World of Zoo
and about another 8 games which i forget now from THQ
It's always a tiring week, but i hope you enjoyed my mini spiels. If you want me to elaborate further, please ask away and i will answer as best i can!
I just got back tonight, and want to write up report for you guys. I thought i may aswell do it tonight, as i won't have time tomorrow to write a long winded post tomorrow, as i will be relieving my wife of our son who she has looked after all week. I will have moments to come in and answer questions (if you have any) and keep up to date. I will try to answer them promptly and as best as i can
We get 7 mins at each booth (and we have to visit 78 of them) so some games i didn't get a heap of time with them (some games were set up over 2 booths so i got a bit more time with them.
P= Played it
D= Demoed for us
V= Video footage only
These are the best games i felt were worth discussing:
Modern Warfare 2: (P) Yes i played it. Yes its awesome. Played Spec Ops mode. Blood splatter is not that bad and you don't really notice it like you do in the vids. We all know about how good this will be. Only dissapointing thing was that they didn't have multiplayer running like they did with COD 4 two years back
Gran Turismo 5: (P) Sony probably had the best product there this year. I will get to the other titles later though. GT5 was very good, but sense of speed was not so great. Sony rep seemed very confident of a release not too long after Japan.
Heavy Rain: (P) Awesome. Had a level demoed to us in a theatre. Then we got to play it on the floor. Had 3 systems set up and a new level (from the demo) to play. All 3 of us had different endings to a very short scene. Graphics are amazing. Can't wait!
God of War 3: (P) Yep, this ones a winner. Great combo's, tonnes of blood. Taking people's heads off. We all know what to expect. It is looking sexy and improvements are being made!!!
Mass Effect 2: (P) I don't really like RPG's. Got to play a level that had more shooting to do with it. Enjoyed it. Graphics are UNBELIEVABLE! Fans will be making their pants messy and rightly so.
Uncharted 2: (P) YEP
Avatar: (D) Based on James Cameron's movie. Out in December. Has full 3D (3D TV's not for sale in Aus till early 2010) Showed it to us in 2D and 3D. One of the most amazing things i have ever seen!!!! Absolutley blew me away!
Left 4 Dead 2: (P) Played the censored version. Still the same game, minus the gore. EA have another meeting booked with the OFLC on October 22 regarding the original version. There is a slim chance we could still see it uncensored. Have to wait till then
Forza 3: (P) Sense of speed was certainly better than GT5, but it was a near finished code. Nice game. Driving fans needn't look further for a fix.
DJ Hero: (P) i didn't actually play it myself (i was saving myself for MW2) but watched it for 2 booths. Track list is amazing. Daft Punk are by far the coolest characters in their robot suits. Bets mix? how about Ice, ice baby and Can't touch this? Looks fun to play.
Assassin's 2: (P) Seems to be the same game, but its not. Lots of little touches will make for a more satisfying game overall. Disn't look as shiny as number 1, but it wasn't final code.
Borderlands: (P) This game is sexy. Uses the COD control method, so i found it very easy to pick up and play. Graphics are great. Best part? Playing co-op can turn into a mini deathmatch and you can challenge your friends for power ups and the such without leaving the game.
Splinter Cell Conviction: (P) a lot of similarities with Batman (or is that vice versa?) Didn't blow me away, but was solid. Graphics are nice
GTA BFGT: (P) Gay Tony is here for some over the top fun. It is. This will be all kinds of awesome.
FF XIII: (V) Big news is they are very hopeful of an April/ May release! Another graphically appealing game.
Darksiders: (P) Looks like God of War. Thats no bad thing. Seems like it should go well. I enjoyed it and looks to have a good story line.
Brutal Legend: (P) Thanks to Jack Black for being a funny bastard. Good game too!
New Super Mario Bros: (P) Everyone knows what to expect here. Side scrolling Mario madness with friends. One of the few Wii games owning.
Dante's Inferno: (P) Another God of War clone. Nice graphics. But very samey. Darksiders slightly better.
Bayonetta: (P) DMC with a chick? Yes. Fun? a little, but i think it may get repetitive.
Just Cause 2: (D) Close to best graphics of show. Some of the moves the Rep pulled off were mad. Looks to be a whole lotta fun! Out March next year, could be a must buy!
Dragon Age Origins: (P) Another RPG that will more than satisfy fans. Bioware know their s**t.
Napoleon Total War: (V) speaking of people who know their s**t. Creative assembly have another TW game out. And looks the goods. Again.
There was other stuff too, but i can't be bothered adding it now. I might do tomorrow, or you can ask about a game and i can tell you if it was there!
Now for the bragging bit!!! Free stuff we got:
This one's not free, but is very cool. I can buy a 120GB PS3 for $100. New.
Yes i just bought a PS3, but i will stil be buying this one for $100. Who wouldn't?
Real free stuff: (If a game is not released, we get it when it releases)
Forza 3
Tekken 6
Fifa 10
Uncharted 2
Assassin's Creed 2
Modern Warfare 2
James Cameron's Avatar
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
12 months Xbox live
$120 headset from Plantronics
WWE SvR 10
Gran Turismo (PSP)
S/S Mowown (PS2)
Ghostbusters (PS2)
Motorstorm (PSP)
Secret Agent Clank (PS2)
These games we get when we do a short quiz:
Darksiders
Darkvoid
Drawn to life 2
Phoenix Wright (a new one maybe?)
World of Zoo
and about another 8 games which i forget now from THQ
It's always a tiring week, but i hope you enjoyed my mini spiels. If you want me to elaborate further, please ask away and i will answer as best i can!