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Footage Surfaces Of Aliens: Crucible, The RPG From Obsidian

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 09:32
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The “what-if” possibilities that surround Aliens: Colonial Marines will likely never cease to be until we get an official comment as to what the hell actually happened, but today we do have a taste at the Aliens game that could’ve been.

Aliens: Colonial Marines [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 09:13
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Overall Feeling: 

The bad far outweighs the infinitesimal amounts of good within Aliens: Colonial Marines since the game is riddled with poor design choices, bad A.I., and action scenarios which become old hat.  Feeling rather archaic right from the get-go, Aliens: Colonial Marines doesn’t have enough of a personality to get by on fan-service alone since the story and writing is simply abysmal and feels like it was shoe-horned in with what remnants of the game which remained that were deemed passable enough to ship by the development team.  With a multiplayer mode that’s as equally forgettable as the single-player campaign, Gearbox Software has delivered one of the most disappointing FPS games this generation since it entirely missed the opportunities the Aliens franchise provides.

The Pros: 

+ Trophies/Achievements are easy.
+ It gave actors Michael Biehn (Corporal Hicks) and Lance Henriksen (Bishop) an easy paycheck for their voice acting contributions.
+ The single-player campaign is short so the horror thankfully doesn’t last long.

The Cons: 

- Story is complete non-sense that is filled with dialog that strives to be funny and dramatic yet isn’t.
- Gameplay is boring, lacks tension, and feels ancient in what it attempts to do.
- Graphics and tone are flat and lacks any kind of detail to really make the world feel fleshed out.
- A.I. is horrendous. Seriously, enough with the door humping from my comrades and Xenomorphs doing floor shuffles in corners.
- Multiplayer mode is simply there and isn’t addicting enough to warrant a long-term commitment.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
3

As someone who is a video game journalist/blogger along with being a lifelong gamer, I think I’m a good judge of character when it comes to an actual video game.  Like everyone else, I may have my personal preferences along with a few games that are guilty pleasures of mine, but all together I like to think I have an astute understanding of how to judge a game – even if it’s in the form of a preview/early showing.

Hitman Film Sequel Gets The Reboot Treatment

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 12:22
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Hollywood studio FOX is rebooting Square Enix’s Hitman franchise for yet another theatrical outing. After debuting in 2007 with a lukewarm critical reaction, the first Hitman movie managed to make a modest profit, mostly courtesy of European terrorities thus a sequel is in the works. 

Find Out Who Is Making The New Alien Video Game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 04:51
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In the world of cinema the Alien films are regarded as some of the best sci-fi films ever made (at least the first two) and have inspired countless other films and even video game designers over the years.  But as some of us know, the Alien franchise has never really had a great video game outside of the well regarded Alien vs.

Avatar Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray Drops November 16th

Submitted by Israel Vazquez on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 18:31
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Finally after first the Blu-ray release and then a re-release in movie theaters with additional footage, Fox is ready to give fans another Avatar Blu-ray release coming this November 16th.

The newest release will be the Avatar: Three Disc Extended Edition that will feature the re-released extended cut version that was shown in theaters this past August along with the original theatrical release version and a special Collector's Extended Cut version.

Specs:

Disc One:

New Alien Anthology Blu-Ray Box Set Will Make Your Home Theater Scream.

Submitted by Israel Vazquez on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:01
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If you are a Sci-Fi buff such as myself and many of my fellow Shogun Gamer community members then you should be aware that the Alien movie franchise (with the exception of the fourth movie which was meh) is one of the most influential and beloved Sci-Fi cinema ever.

[Review] Prison Break: The Conspiracy

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 15:19
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Overall Feeling: 

Prison Break: The Conspiracy may not be a perfect game but it’s actually better than what we’re used to seeing from the film/TV game genre. Combining solid mechanics and presentation with the overly dramatic and twist filled Prison Break flavor that fans of the show loved, the game is definitely worth checking out. There may be a few kinks here and there but Prison Break: The Conspiracy is just simple popcorn action video game fun.

The Pros: 

The feel of the show is captured rather well. Nice voice acting from the Prison Break cast. The story, while not too deep, is still entertaining even if we do know where it’s headed. Tension filled stealth scenarios are a blast to play.

The Cons: 

Would’ve been nicer if there was more to do in the prison in terms of secondary missions and activities. Some of the missions you’re given pale in comparison to the grander ones you partake in. The visuals are reasonable but could’ve used more detail in certain parts. Combat is a bit shallow. Not enough T-Bag.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
7

When a game based on a TV show or film is released a year after the cancellation/release of said project then the thought amongst many is that it won’t be that good.  Most gamers know that games based on licensed properties are usually a quick cash-in with tepid production values and equally shallow gameplay mechanics.  So with that in mind, the game adaptation of the once popular and now canned TV show Prison Break has its work cut out for itself.  Coming from a relatively small publisher and equally small developer, the game almost too perfectly fits the stereotype of “this

Another batch of Prison Break: The Conspiracy screens

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 06:46
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Working for a shadowy Agency that makes the C.I.A look like child’s play I wonder if a slight raise in pay is given when your latest mission involves going to jail. I mean going from missions that involve government blackmail or poisoning people via potassium overdoses to infiltrating a jail is not only a bit of a downgrade but the danger factor is also raised to an almost unimaginable level.

See the harsh prison locales of Prison Break: The Conspiracy in these new screens

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 07:48
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More screenshots of Prison Break: The Conspiracy have been released and to be completely honest I’m still hyped for the game. Yeah I know the game won’t be anything too stellar but I continue to be impressed with the quality of the visuals and how faithful everything seems to be. That coupled with my longtime desire to play a game set in a prison (maybe I watched too much Oz) has me hoping that Prison Break: The Conspiracy will be a solid game that doesn’t make any qualms about what it’s trying to be.

Another look at the harsh prison life of Prison Break: The Conspiracy

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 09:07
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This month seems to be a complete media blow out for the upcoming Prison Break game and today some new screens have arisen.

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