Hilarity prevails when home shopping channel QVC accidentally broadcasts a portion of Charlie Brooker’sScreenwipeat the most inopportune time. If you’ve never actually seen the segment which QVC inadvertently publicizes, I suggest you give it a quick Youtube glance, as it’s quite amusing in its own right.
Anyway, I’ve had a surprisingly busy weekend considering there was barely any news, so let’s get right down to our games of the week. Hit the jump for the usual.Topher:I’ve been cursingMainichi Isshofor not doing a Hallowen episode, playing theMirror’s Edgedemo, and then was completely absorbed byPersona 3. I’ve also been playing YOUR FACE, Jim Sterling. What do you think of that?
YOUR FACE.
Jim:You’re not ready for this jelly.
Topher:On the contrary, I’ve just made toast and was going to invite you over for a bit if you’re free. I have a delightful new lotus tea I’d like you to try.
Nick:After blowing throughFallout 3for our review, I realized I had piles of games Ihadto play. So where do I start?
I’ve been in a love/hate relationship with Mirror’s Edge for about a week, but I can’t say too much until our November 11 review. Activision also finally sent overGuitar Hero World Tour, which is both fantastic and awful at the same time (reviewing that as well). I popped in my review code ofWWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009,and have been having more fun than I had expected (reviewing that, too). This afternoon I started theResistance 2campaign and have had my face eaten by water-dwelling Chimera a few times in the first 45 minutes (also reviewing that). And last night, I blew through the 18 tracks of theRock BandAC/DC Track Pack and found that 16 of the songs had obnoxious “big rock” endings; this “game” has less features than the originalRock Band, and after playing the sequel I find it hard to believe anyone would want to fire this game up after transferring the AC/DC tracks to their hard drive.
Oh, and I got someMortal Kombat vs. DC Universecode which I’m really excited to try out, but am not sure when that will happen.
Colette:Much love toPenny Arcade Adventures Episode Two, which has me every bit as charmed as the first installment did. Still working my way throughDead Space, which I seem to only be able to play in small increments due to how tense the setting is, andOrder of Ecclesiafor wen I just want some straightforward sidescrolling. Last but certainly not least, I’m slowly working on my Japanese usingMy Japanese Coach, which is a surprisingly effective learning tool.
Jim:I got a review copy ofGuitar Hero: On Tour, but they didn’t send me any instruments and gave no real indication that they would. So, that won’t be reviewed by me. In actual gameplay news, my week has been a heady cocktail ofDead Space,Saint’s Row 2andFable 2. Had I the funds, I’d have addedFallout 3to the mix, but right now all my cash is tied up. Such is the life of a professional blogger.
Dale:Eternal Poisonis still my bitch, as isLuminous Arc 2.My Japanese Coachis refreshing my poor Japanese skills, andLittle Big Planetis getting some mad love in my PS3. My levels look like shit, but they’re crafted with love.
Chad:So, I finally (60+ hours later) beatTales of Vesperiaand was super satisfied — such a great, classic game.
After that I played throughCho Aniki, started and finishedWario Land: Shake It!(SO GOOD!) and beganSecret of Manafor, um, maybe the 60th time. I love that game so much.
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Samit:From now on, just assume that I’ve been playingNHL 09— I’ll save you the mention of it unless I have a major update on my career progress.
NHL 09update: I scored my 50th career goal this past week!
On Wednesday night, I playedRock Band 2with Harmonix and MTV people in the city, which was a ton of fun, and a learning experience as well: I now know that if I’m going to play drums for more than a few songs, I should get some gloves or something — I woke up the next day with some minor blisters on my hands.
Otherwise, I spent some more time with the awesomeResistance 2beta, which has been thankfully extended until Monday, November 3rd, and I also went through theMirror’s Edgedemo. It’s the same Financial District level I played at PAX, but I got a code for the Time Trials, and those present a fun challenge. I don’t see how those top times are possible without bending the laws of nature.
Hamza:I watched my friend playFallout 3and it was not what I was expecting AT ALL. Other than that, just slowly making my way throughDead Space.
DMV:What the hell? I enjoyed theResistance 2beta? I got placed in a group with non-retarded members, and suddenly, my entire experience was changed! I’m actually looking forward to getting back to that. Also, I’ve been going betweenCastlevania: Order of Ecclesiaon my DS andDoki Doki Majo Shinpan!. The latter is for scientific reasons, I swear.
Grim:It’s beenFallout 3all day, every day. This game is everything I had hoped it would be and more.
Niero:I’m not playingDead Space, I can’t see what the hell I’m doing half the time inMirror’s Edge, so I turned off my brain and enjoyedStardustand Pixel Junk Monstersthis weekend. Also,Ninjatownis fucking awesome.Turret DefenseFTW.
Justin:I had been playingPersona 3 FES, but my save decided to become corrupted 36 hours in.
sigh
Topher:;_;
DMV:hug
Justin:That’s the first time I’ve ever had save data become corrupted, too. Of course it would have to happen when I’m playing an RPG.
Topher:That sucks hard dude. I’m currently playingP3too, and I can’t even imagine. I wish I could send you flowers or something.
Jim:Now I know whyP3is so difficult.
Niero:Funny, that happened to me when I imported my PS2 save fromFinal Fantasy XII. I had set up the virtual card, etc and copied it, then the next day it informed me that I got raped … It was double rape, especially after buying the memory card peripheral
Jonathan:PlayingLittleBigPlanetfor review. It’sthebest looking polygon based videogame I have ever played, and one of the only videogames I would without question give a 10/10…for graphics. Its gameplay is another story; a story of pressing the jump button to see your character just sit there an die, a story of having the game move your character in and out of the foreground for you, usually ending in death, but always ending in annoyance. Jesus guys, what happened?
Also played theMirror’s Edgedemo, which is another mixed bag. While playing it, I just kept thinking about how much more fun it would be to play with the Wii balance board. Anyone who’s played the tightrope game inWii Fitknows what I’m talking about.
Then there’s theBioshockdemo. As an un-fan of the FPS genre, I didn’t play this game the first time around, so this taste-test was a real eye opener. Why didn’t anyone tell me how funny this game is? The scene towards that start with the mutant lady and the baby carriage is classic, Troma style comedy. If the rest of the game is this goofy, I’ll buy it.
And finally,Portal:Still Alive, another game I missed the first time around (again, don’t like FPSs too much).
