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Cabela's Survival: Shadows of Katmai [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 06:30
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It may be a game about hunting that seemingly has a story mode slapped in out of nowhere, but Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai is a decent game that ultimately is fun if only because it’s a game that plays out like a B-movie.  Far from matching or even being on the same plane of existence as a game like Uncharted or even the old Prince of Persia games in how the platforming is executed, Shadows of Katmai has some interesting elements that manage to elevate it above being yet another strange video game in which gamers kill animals for no real reason.  

The Pros: 

+ Platforming feels somewhat natural in how it’s integrated into the environment.

+ There may be lots of snow, but there is some nice level variety, more so towards the end.

+ Togo (the Huskie) is a boss; dude will kill any wolves that attack him.

+ Shooting Galleries mode provides some nice old-school arcade fun.

The Cons: 

- Combat and platforming feel somewhat disjointed for a number of reasons.

- Graphics don’t feel settled as the quality is all over the place.

- Story mode isn’t that long so replayability is somewhat limited, even with the Shooting Galleries mode.

- The light gun accessory included in the special bundle is ok but has a few issues which results in the PlayStation Move being the better option for PS3 gamers.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
6

Two years ago Activision released a very special game which I had the honor to play and ultimately review. The many members of the Shogun Gamer faithful out there may know what I’m talking about as it was one of those games which left a lasting impression that wouldn’t be forgotten. No, I’m not talking about the epic Hollywood inspired action of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 but instead am talking about Jurassic: The Hunted.

GoldenEye 007: Reloaded [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 07:26
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You shouldn’t let the name fool you or cloud your perception as GoldenEye 007: Reloaded isn’t as great as either of the things that inspired it, the 1995 film or the classic Nintendo 64 game.  As a James Bond adventure the reimagining of GoldenEye is passable to an extent but is lacking the character and entertainment value of the source material – which may not be real-world era gritty but still holds up well today.  Game wise GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is simply another average FPS game that maintains a consistent level of action which is hardly enhanced or is varied in any way.  It would’ve been great to receive a modern day version of GoldenEye that could live up to the original but instead we have a thoroughly average licensed FPS game.

The Pros: 

+ Original soundtrack is amazing.

+ It’s easy to blow through the game in one setting if you’re looking for an afternoon rental.

+ Daniel Craig is still a boss, even in video game form.

The Cons: 

- Missions are completely dull and in some cases are broken up in a weird way.

- Gameplay is responsive for the most part but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before (think CoD: 007).

- Reimagined GoldenEye plot has some nice beats but feels odd and well-known characters become mere throwaways.

- No major 007 style presented at all.

- Online modes are laggy and the net code as of now (at least on the PS3) is really poor.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
4

Video games are in a way the last true source of creativity we have going on today.  Every now and then we get a film or TV show that breaks the mold by trying something different, but for the most part its video games that allow us to have our imaginations go wild due to the creativity that we’re experiencing and interacting with.

House of the Dead: Overkill - Extended Cut [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:04
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As an on-rails FPS game House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut offers plenty of thrills and tons of laughs from the moment you start the game up until the cliff-hanger ending.  There’s not much in the way of genre defining elements in Overkill but the grindhouse vibe and comedic elements does help elevate the game beyond just being yet another run-of-the mill arcade title.  The only downside to the raucous romp of blood and comedy is that some of the action drags a bit and certain boss battles are only tolerable when you have a buddy helping you out.  House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut may not be great, but it’s a more than passable on-rails game that in a way is a one of a kind product.

The Pros: 

+ The grindhouse presentation is handled in the perfect way without feeling too gimmicky.

+ Humor may be adults only type of fair but it’s really damn funny and never over stays it’s welcome.

+ Bonus mini-games are a nice time-waster.

+ Local co-op play is an always appreciated addition.

The Cons: 

- Boss battles tend to drag on far too long and with no major change in attack scenarios.

- Some of the levels drag on for way too long without the immediate rollercoaster ride factor that’s expected from most on-rails games.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
7

Video games are supposed to be fun but rarely are they completely balls to the wall whacky when the situation calls for it.  Each game is supposed to have its own identity and tone, but it’s rare that we see a video game that tries to make us laugh or opts to provide an experience that is filled with so many weird moments that it in a way eclipses the general gameplay.

Activision Preps A Special GoldenEye: Reloaded Bundle For The PS3

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 07:57
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Once again we’re getting a James Bond video game but there isn’t a whole lot of fanfare for it since it’s a mere HD port of an existing game. In a way gamers should still be excited that the recent Goldeneye remake is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 but personally I would’ve preferred an original James Bond such as the one Raven Software was formerly working on. But c’est la vie and having played a bit of GoldenEye 007: Reloaded I’m slightly warming up to the concept of spending some time with a James Bond FPS once more.

Resistance 3 [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 05:11
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The Resistance franchise may have had some high and low points but Resistance 3 is a perfect way for the series to go out.  Featuring a robust single-player campaign that has amazing variety and a terrific weapons upgrade system, Insomniac Games has fixed all the wrongs they committed in Resistance 2 and then added a ton of Resistance 1 nostalgia in for good measure.  Resistance 3 is a simply gritty and surprisingly emotional action experience that doesn’t fall victim to being incredibly shallow like so many other games today.  Thankfully the multiplayer experience isn’t a mess and instead offers some old-school style fun that does indeed have a level of strategy and skill to it.  Gamers may have been intensely burned by Resistance 2, but Resistance 3 is honestly a step in the right direction as it matches and slightly exceeds what we received five years ago with the first Resistance.

The Pros: 

+ The mood created in the game through the visuals and scenarios is superb.
+ Upgrading specific weapons is fun and allows the game to have a tailored experience.
+ Level pacing is right on the mark since nothing ever drags.
+ Boss battles are still a bit predictable but are more intense and generally look better.
+ Graphically the game really shines when it comes to the art design.
+ Multiplayer totally rocks as of now and is filled with action while not being too chaotic.

The Cons: 

- A few action segments are too scripted.
- The multiplayer mode is balanced but there are a few kill streak bonuses that could throw things off.
- Not having some lingering plot points resolved is disappointing considering what transpires at the end.
- Graphical quality is a bit hit and miss in some areas.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

Developing and ultimately releasing a worthy sequel can often be a tough thing to do, even for the most adept developers out there such as Hideo Kojima or Peter Molyneux.  Having an established formula that works is good and all but the somewhat difficult task of deciding how much to change and what to keep the same often rears its ugly head when a studio is deciding what should be included in their next potential blockbuster video game.

House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut - Hands-On [E3 2011]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 07:36
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Zombies are a bit played out at this point since we’ve seen them be used to death in films, video games and most recently TV shows. I’m not saying that everything that features a zombie is a cheap or completely unoriginal thing, but seeing a car commercial that features a zombie in a woeful attempt to be funny or hearing about people going on zombie walks in downtown areas of cities across the U.S. is simply silly and I think it sells zombies a bit short.

House of the Dead Is Finally Making Its Debut On The PS3 This Year

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 08:34
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I can finally put my PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter to good use again since Sega has announced a PlayStation 3 port of House of the Dead: Overkill.  Originally for the Wii, HotD: Overkill proved to be one of the best on-rails shooters for the platform since it’s always fun to shoot zombies in the head and the almost profuse potty mouth nature of the game was almost irresistible.  Now Sega is giving PlayStation 3 gamers some on-rails zombie action with House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut.

Insomniac Games Reveals Two Major Additions For Resistance 3

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 18:45
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Following in line with pretty much every other major 1st party release, Insomniac Games has revealed that Resistance 3 will support the PlayStation Move + PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter along with featuring 3D support, hence the picture of Insomniac CEO Ted Price and Community Manager James Stevenson looking a bit silly.  The announcement was made today during Insomniac’s special Community Day in which a bunch of lucky gamers got the chance to visit Insomniac’s California studio and see a bunch

PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 08:26
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The PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter may not completely change the way we play games with the PS Move, but the device is a nice addition for those who like to play games with Sony’s motion controller.  While I may not have had the definitive experience when using the Sharp Shooter when playing Kllzone 3, Sony’s new peripheral isn’t just a cheap gimmick and actually has a lot of potential if the software out there is engaging.  With a reasonable price ($39), there isn’t a huge barrier of entry for the Sharp Shooter aside from the amount of worthy action centric PlayStation Move games currently available on the market.  If the amount of thrilling games increase, then the Sharp Shooter is definitely something you may want to look into if you’re an avid lover of motion gaming or want to recreate the vibe of playing arcade lightgun games.

The Pros: 

+ The design of the Sharp Shooter is brilliant and doesn’t feel like a cheap plastic shell.
+ There’s a nice weight to the gun, especially once the PlayStation Move and Nav Con are inserted.
+ Holding the gun and using the Nav Con feels entirely comfortable.
+ Using the Sharp Shooter for games like Time Crisis: Razing Storm or Dead Space: Extraction is really fun.

The Cons: 

- The Square and Triangle buttons are a bit small, at least for my massive fingers.
- When used with Killzone 3, I really didn’t find things to be amazing.
- I wish the secondary fire trigger had more of a click to it or more resistance, if only to prevent accidental firings during certain occasions.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

A lot of things have changed over the years as we play games and the industry continues to evolve.  The games we play get bigger, better, more pleasing from a visual perspective and the way we play games has changed as well.  If you told anyone during the heyday of the PS2 era that one day we would have three different consoles that would all support motion gaming in various forms, I think someone would tell you to stop smoking whatever it was you decided to take a puff of.  But here we are, in the bright and always optimistic (ok, sometimes optimistic) year of 2011 and the v

Sony Gets Gamers Ready For Duty With SOCOM 4: Deployment Edition

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 02/26/2011 - 12:12
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SOCOM 4 is almost within reach as its two months away from finally hitting retail.  With the multiplayer beta expected to launch shortly, Sony has announced a little something for gamers who want the complete PlayStation Move enabled SOCOM 4 experience.  Slated to hit on April 19th is the SOCOM 4: Deployment Edition, which sadly doesn’t include a pair of dog tags, some cammo clothing or a dudebro style bandana.  Instead of some slightly superfluous bonus content, the Deployment Edition is pretty much a bundle of sheer awesomeness for gamers who haven’t jumped aboard the PlayS

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