This just came in from IGN, and while I was excited but with low expectations, now I want it to be big. I'm actually gonna go back to that dangerous place and get my hopes up. I've been hurt before but nothing says 'it'll be worth it' like Bruce Wayne's bruised, stubbly chin. This looks awesome!
Batman: Arkham Origins Teaser Trailer
Showing posts with label Vita. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vita. Show all posts
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Is it that time again?
Oh SNAP!!
Too right buddy. Yea, get excited cause it just got real around here!
First of all, a big apology for the hideously obvious lack of upkeep regarding this blog. I've had so many things to write about but have been too busy doing things that actually pay (real life money - I know, it's hard to take in). In all honesty my Xbox gets used for nothing but LoveFilm, Netflix and Game of Thrones now - not at the same time - and the last new game I bought and played was Injustice: Gods Amoung Us literally just because it had Batman in it -save your money unless you think the idea of superheroes really needs support to stay popular. There are a lot of dashes in this paragraph ---
The reason I am excited is because of screenshots of Batman: Arkham Origins! I have been hearing about the next instalment in the series for a long time and it really didn't get me going but something about seeing these initial screenshots for the first time just got me so excited. I know that I'm probably way behind with the info on this but I don't care, I saw them today and now I'm excited, that's what's important.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting it to be an amazing game, I'll actually be surprised if it's any good at all - but the reason I still get excited goes all the way back to Arkham Asylum, arguably one of my favourite video game experiences. I enjoyed Arkham Asylum so much that the idea of another game in the same vain just brings me back to sneaking through the sewers trying to keep my footsteps quiet enough to go unnoticed by Killer Croc. I don't think Arkham Origins will be amazing because:
1. I hate origin stories that are told more than once
2. Arkham City was good but didn't leave me jumping with joy (like Asylum did) so now I feel like everything else is just an attempt at former glory.
3. No Rocksteady
4.It's clearly just an attempt to cash in on a franchise within a ridiculously over popularised franchise.
From what I can see so far, Batman: Arkham Origins will feature Black Mask and Slade (Deathstroke) as nemeses (yes that is the plural) and you play a younger Batman who isn't quite as grounded as the loveable leg-breaker we've come to know.
Too right buddy. Yea, get excited cause it just got real around here!
First of all, a big apology for the hideously obvious lack of upkeep regarding this blog. I've had so many things to write about but have been too busy doing things that actually pay (real life money - I know, it's hard to take in). In all honesty my Xbox gets used for nothing but LoveFilm, Netflix and Game of Thrones now - not at the same time - and the last new game I bought and played was Injustice: Gods Amoung Us literally just because it had Batman in it -save your money unless you think the idea of superheroes really needs support to stay popular. There are a lot of dashes in this paragraph ---
The reason I am excited is because of screenshots of Batman: Arkham Origins! I have been hearing about the next instalment in the series for a long time and it really didn't get me going but something about seeing these initial screenshots for the first time just got me so excited. I know that I'm probably way behind with the info on this but I don't care, I saw them today and now I'm excited, that's what's important.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting it to be an amazing game, I'll actually be surprised if it's any good at all - but the reason I still get excited goes all the way back to Arkham Asylum, arguably one of my favourite video game experiences. I enjoyed Arkham Asylum so much that the idea of another game in the same vain just brings me back to sneaking through the sewers trying to keep my footsteps quiet enough to go unnoticed by Killer Croc. I don't think Arkham Origins will be amazing because:
1. I hate origin stories that are told more than once
2. Arkham City was good but didn't leave me jumping with joy (like Asylum did) so now I feel like everything else is just an attempt at former glory.
3. No Rocksteady
4.It's clearly just an attempt to cash in on a franchise within a ridiculously over popularised franchise.
From what I can see so far, Batman: Arkham Origins will feature Black Mask and Slade (Deathstroke) as nemeses (yes that is the plural) and you play a younger Batman who isn't quite as grounded as the loveable leg-breaker we've come to know.
October 25th is the release date. I will definitely buy this just because it is a Batman game and I am obliged to at least check it out.
No this post has not been proof read.
Monday, 27 February 2012
Well ... Didn't see that coming
Following a successful launch, the PlayStation Vita has already proved a worthy adversary to it's console cousins taking first and second place in the UK top 40 games chart. Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Fifa Football soared straight to the top of the charts respectively, somewhat putting to rest doubts toward Sony's latest contribution. There are some interesting releases on the way for the Vita including ports for Blazblue and Street Fighter X Tekken (SFXT) making this a space to watch. Full story on videogamer.com.
Personally I would not have predicted the Vita to do as well as it has done in terms of these two games so soon at least. During this economic climate, a handheld that is more expensive than any of it's console big brothers at around £250 should not have done this well. Sony however, has defied logic and taken yet another mile forward in it's quest for world domination. As much as I would like to get my hands on and give it a go, I'd rather put that money toward March's big releases: Dragon's Dogma and SFXT!
I'm now very curious to see how the PlayStation Vita develops in hardware and releases over the next few months. I'll be posting all updates as soon as they come in, until then ...
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| It was at that point that Nathan realised he'd left his phone at home |
Personally I would not have predicted the Vita to do as well as it has done in terms of these two games so soon at least. During this economic climate, a handheld that is more expensive than any of it's console big brothers at around £250 should not have done this well. Sony however, has defied logic and taken yet another mile forward in it's quest for world domination. As much as I would like to get my hands on and give it a go, I'd rather put that money toward March's big releases: Dragon's Dogma and SFXT!
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| The most powerful weapon in football today ... Jazz hands! |
I'm now very curious to see how the PlayStation Vita develops in hardware and releases over the next few months. I'll be posting all updates as soon as they come in, until then ...
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Links to : IGN.com
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Vita
Today sees the launch for Sony's latest handheld contribution: PlayStation Vita.
Its 5 inch LED touch screen displays graphics that rival those of even its uncle the PlayStation 3- though obviously scale is an issue. Boasting hand-held gaming's first ever rear touch panel; dual analogue sticks; and the option of 3G, the Vita is set to give Nintendo's hand-held heavyweight 3DS a run for its money.
More features means a platform for more interactive gaming, this in turn means that the hand-held market - which is a very significant part of the market - which has been previously dominated for the most part by casual gaming, may see a progression to a more 'hardcore' demographic. This in turn could mean either alienating the casual gaming market in favour of a more hardcore and pro-gamer market, or a new platform for the ever increasing mid-casual (casual-core) epidemic that is sweeping through the gaming industry. The Vita is a big deal for the hand-held market and I agree that it is a step in the right direction for hh's.
Personally I'm not a huge fan of hand-helds for many reasons: I wouldn't use one at home because I've got my consoles; I don't want to worry about charging it before I use it and hate leaving the house for a long journey, taking a handheld, then getting on the train/*mode of transportation*, only to find that it's out of battery; I like to read a book when I'm travelling (which is the only time I would use it) because it makes me seem intelligent; and they give me headaches.
Also, imagine this on the tube?
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Its 5 inch LED touch screen displays graphics that rival those of even its uncle the PlayStation 3- though obviously scale is an issue. Boasting hand-held gaming's first ever rear touch panel; dual analogue sticks; and the option of 3G, the Vita is set to give Nintendo's hand-held heavyweight 3DS a run for its money.
More features means a platform for more interactive gaming, this in turn means that the hand-held market - which is a very significant part of the market - which has been previously dominated for the most part by casual gaming, may see a progression to a more 'hardcore' demographic. This in turn could mean either alienating the casual gaming market in favour of a more hardcore and pro-gamer market, or a new platform for the ever increasing mid-casual (casual-core) epidemic that is sweeping through the gaming industry. The Vita is a big deal for the hand-held market and I agree that it is a step in the right direction for hh's.
Personally I'm not a huge fan of hand-helds for many reasons: I wouldn't use one at home because I've got my consoles; I don't want to worry about charging it before I use it and hate leaving the house for a long journey, taking a handheld, then getting on the train/*mode of transportation*, only to find that it's out of battery; I like to read a book when I'm travelling (which is the only time I would use it) because it makes me seem intelligent; and they give me headaches.
Also, imagine this on the tube?
Press Start!
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