Top 10 Reason why Starcraft 2 is going to suck.

I know I know, before you start flaming or hating. I have my reasons, Starcraft 2 may be a good game but every good game has a bad game. Every 10 has a 1. Here's why:

1. Its Starcraft.

If you asked me, the lore is kinda similar to Warhammer 40,000. Protoss? Eldar. Zerg? Tyrannid. Terran? Space Marines. I'm stuck between deciding which one is better.

2. Same unit sounds? C'mon!

Recently i went poking around in the Android Marketplace, found soundboards for both Starcraft 1 and 2. Most of it were strangely similar.

3. Overhype

Happens with most games, they build up so much hype and in the end, it just sucked. I hate that.

4. Region Pricing

This won't apply to you if you're from the states. But in our region, a copy is freaking 109. One Hundred and Nine dollars! I mean, WHY?

5. Koreans

They will most likely be dominating this game again. Have you seen their APM videos?

6. It feels very...Starcraft

Yep, it feels like a Starcraft with new 3D engine. Other than that I don't see any difference.

7. Kerrigan

OMFG I want to kill this bitch so bad I'm in love with her. JUST DESTROY/CONSUME/WHATEVER the galaxy already!

8. Expansions

Man, I can't fully play the whole game and have to wait? Why? WHY?

9. Like every other game, kids who can't deal with losing.

I hate this, not saying every kid isn't a good gamer, just saying, you're not gonna be winning all the time.

10. A Possible Dota? Yes.

I've seen the custom maps, they are good. Too good to be exact. I actually wanted to purchase this game just to play custom maps. But if another Dota craze hits our shores, I am gonna be sad. Really Sad.

AIR C-C-C-COMBO!

If you didn't came in buckets, I don't know what you should call yourself, because I Did. After a decade the good guys at Capcom and Marvel finally unleashed their new awaited title: Marvel Vs Capcom 3.

This video was a short gameplay from E3 and I must say, it was splendid. Also, Chris Redfield's RPG. BEST. FINISHER. EVER!

Portal 2. GlaDOS is back!

As seen from the video, we can expect two things: GlaDOS and Cake. Although I hope there will be real cake this time round! Portal 2 is due for release in 2011 on both PC and MAC!

Review: Alpha Protocol

Introduction

Hey, pandar3n here hitting you up with another review. This time its Alpha Protocol from SEGA and Obsidian Studios. I've had mixed feelings while playing this one. It felt like a poor copy of Mass Effect 2. Alpha Protocol is a Espionage Action RPG game similar to Mass Effect 2. Alpha Protocol is actually a secret agency that trains special agents sent around to world for missions. You happen to be kidnapped, drugged into the facility; all that for initiation.

Gameplay

I didn't really liked the controls very much. Like Mass Effect and Elder Scrolls IV. It had similar lockpicking play styles to unlock information, disable alarms and read other people's email, sounds pretty useful. Movement was rather sluggish, I would say that it isn't really polished. You start the game off by selecting your specialization, I picked Agent as I liked to do it from the back. *wink* Even though the controls were bad, I liked how your choices affect the story which during the game you can choose, you can either be Aggressive, Neutral or Lawful.

Graphics

Despite the gameplay, I applaud the game for it's graphic though not as good as others, it has at least some standards. The game uses Unreal 3 engine automatically making the graphics smooth. I've had no problems playing on my 9500GT.

Conclusion

I think that if Obsidian and SEGA had more time on their hands, this game would be golden. It's just not as polished as other titles but its worth a shot if you're into Espionage games.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Launch Event!

I was invited to a recent Prince of Persia launch event which showcases the game itself and some of the action in game which can be related to real life, like rock-climbing. The event was held at Orchad Central, near the rock-climbing area, we were treated to a live display of a real Prince of Persia where he demonstrated what its like to fall from great heights...without dieing. It was a real treat, but I didn't get a chance to eat the muffins from Gelare though :(.

Here are some pictures from the event itself!

Snapping Necks. Dead to Rights.

Introduction

Though not as gory as other violent games, Dead to Rights has caught my attention, that snapping necks, breaking legs, kicking your enemies in the face takes it to a whole new level, and a dog that kills on command? Hell Yeah. I wished they gave me more kung fu skills and notably, Bullets. Because I prefer to shoot people in the face than punch them. Not saying punching isn't good just that shooting has a better effect.

The game itself isn't as polished as many other games but in a weird way it does provide some sort of fun.

Gameplay
While it lacks action from other games, fights were smooth in the sense of combos. Fighting with your fist while hearing that punch land on your opponent's face, that kinda brightens my day.

Takedowns were a crucial part in the game, they charge your focus bar and allows you to twist your enemies' neck one full round and kick them away. Disarming your foes allows you to slow everything down and take that headshot. It was bloody. Very Bloody.

Graphics

For a PS3 game I don't really see any difference compared to the Xbox or PC, the game itself has a flashy takedown scence where it colors your screen red, a slo-mo mode when disarming your enemies before shooting them in the face. Comic style introduction to enemies and places. Gore Graphic wise, 3/10. Not saying that it should be of GoW3 standard but even a little bit of head snapping would be nice....right?

Conclusion

Price wise, I wouldn't really complain but if you played the past Dead to Rights, you should prolly get this one, I liked the story for instance, a cop that ignores rules and gets the job done, with his father waaaaay up in the police department, he seems to be able to get away with bad things while doing good things, so its kinda confusing at a point of time. But I'd give it to him. Hes one badass.

Crossbows? IN MY BLACK OPS?

When i first heard of Call of Duty Black Ops, my first thoughts were oh, are we gonna be going into another airport killing random civilians? I. Was. Wrong.

Crossbows. Yea.