The lights are on
Will THQ collapse under its falling stock? Will SEGA rebound from the staff cuts and cancellations? Why does Microsoft keep losing talent? These are just a few of the questions that have circulated the gaming world in recent months. But they all focus on the same issue - who are these giants called "publishers," and how are they really doing?
SSX is one of those games that breaks your heart. The previews looked great, and within a few hours of playing I knew that it was great. Which makes the glaring mistakes and missed opportunities hurt all the more. With the amount of fun I have had with it, I wish I could rate it higher. But reviews are about the truth, not about our wishes for a game.
Game Informer recently reported on some strange developments with Darksiders 2, which raise the question of whether the game is going to be delayed or not.
There is a lot of talk about the "venting" benefit of gaming - we all like to blow off steam in CoD or GTA. But that's not what makes video games addicting for us. It's about progression, success, and purpose. It's about control.
I've been eagerly reading information about Borderlands 2 as GI reveals it, along with (I assume) thousands of other fans around here. It's no shock that the sequel is getting a lot of love, after the first game established itself as one of the most popular and memorable new franchises this generation.
After playing the beta for a few days, I've compiled a list of strategies and tips to help you in your racing. If you're wondering if I have the credentials to write this, don't worry; I've done quite well so far. I've taken first place in over a third of my races, and have placed in the top three in about 95% of my races.