Saints Row IV: Save Asha Gameplay Walkthrough

It's time to begin what I have been waiting to do for quite sometime... gameplay walkthroughs!

Excited to see what a game has to offer but need to see it before buying? Now you can check out the videos I'm posting and the games I'm playing to get a sense of if it's a game for you.

The first walkthrough I've completed is for Saints Row IV's mission to Save Asha.

This missions is a spoof on Metal Gear Solid, and a solid one at that. Give it a look and let me know what you think.

I'm excited to have the ability to Stream, as well as capture gameplay footage. It's not going to be the best quality out there, but it will be continuous content, especially when the new consoles hit the market. 

Want this game, or any other for that matter? Use my Amazon link and shop like crazy!

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Gameplay Enabled!

It has been far too long a wait, but now, finally, I will be posting gameplay videos of what I'm playing to my Youtube channel thanks in large part to this awesome piece of hardware:

This Happauge game capture rig is easy to set up, and has brought a whole new level of sharing to my gaming hobby.
From now on, I will be sharing my gaming experiences on my YouTube channel:

I look forward to posting more videos, featuring commentary, as well as putting together walkthrough videos for some of my favorite games. I started the series off with a taste of Saints Row IV, as well as early gameplay footage from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

I hope you enjoy it!

Extra Life 2012 Plan!

Thank you all for your support for my Extra Life campaign. This year I was able to captain the Zenescope Comics Extra Life team and couldn't be more excited. We are doing very well, but can still use more support. 

I have decided to open my game schedule up to you.

Donate $24 or more, and you can decide what I will play for an hour. 

Games to choose from:

Castle Crashers

NBA Jam

NFL Blitz

Super Ghouls and Ghosts

Mario (various games)

Vectorman

LittleBigPlanet 2

Madden 2013

Sleeping Dogs

Dishonored

Gears of War 3

Mass Effect 3

Saints Row the Third

Duke Nukem Forever

ModNation Racers

The Walking Dead

Mafia 2

Uncharted 3

Borderlands 2

MLB 12 the Show

God of War (various games)

Infamous (various games)

Naught Bear: Panic in Paradise

PacMan

Kirby (various games)

Also, if you request a game I can download, I will either play a demo or trial of the game, if it's available. 

Game of the Year (So Far) : 2012 Edition

So I know everyone loves to check out the Game of the year award winners at the end of each year to see which titles were the best around. I noticed, though, that many of the games that come out at the beginning of the year can sometimes be overlooked. That's why, this year, I'll be post Game of the Year posts throughout the year to let you know what I have found to be the standout game so far.

For 2012, there hasn't been much released yet, and SWTOR has been keeping me pretty busy. But one game I was excited to get my hands on was Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. This title, the first featuring work from 38 Studios, has a great focus on RPGs without forgetting to be fun. And fun it is, thanks almost completely because of the combat. Fluid motion, customization and changes on the go allow you to play this game the way you feel like it. As you progress, you will be unlocking interesting new ways to branch off your original fighting path and try some new nuances to that style.

Reckoning feels like a solid mix of Fable and Oblivion. Though your decisions may not carry as much weight one way or another, you can choose to create a voice in the world. But your actions carry far more weight. The world relies on you. That is a blessing and a curse as most for the people you will run into will have need of your aid. There aren't as many people just living their lives.

I am loving this game, and it's the combat that's got me. I love being able to rip through these giant monsters by my fae blade dancing. The speed and the solid motion of combat keeps me interested. I actually am just amazed by how beautiful the world of Amalur can be. Todd Mcfarlane has helped create another setting I'm very interested in. It's not all him, but you can certainly see his influence.

If you want a fun melee or magic-focused combative world, Go buy Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

E3 - Getting Pumped and Ready to Pick Up My Brain Particles

Well, It's right around the corner and I can't help but be super pumped. I'm going to looking and absolutely packed schedule (thanks to the awesome team at Kmart) that begins with Bethesda on Tuesday, and ends with Sony and  Take-Two Interactive on Thursday. Honestly that would be all I would need to be absolutely pumped for the event but there is also a convention center full of games ready to own my fingertips. Fingers don't fail me now!

I thought I'd give you an idea of at least a handful of games that I'm really looking forward to so you can get a better idea of my taste in games.

The Games I Know I'll Love


Mass Effect 3 - Bioware rewrote the standard for RPGs when they brought us the original Mass Effect. Originally, It was just excited for a space adventure, but when I experienced the first RPG fully voiced from start to finish, I was blown away. The story itself was excellent as well. Since, Bioware has only returned with 2010's game of the year. Fancy that! Am I excited to see the finale? Who isn't!


Uncharted 3 - Uncharted brought a treasure hunter's dream to life with Uncharted and has been a flagship exclusive PlayStation franchise. This year it seems the focus is on rewriting the expectations of multiplayer, since Naughty Dog has already proving themselves to be great story crafters. A great developer with an amazing franchise (Are you starting to see a trend here?)


Diablo 3 - I grew up playing computer games, and Diablo is by far my favorite game franchise. Blizzard rocked my world with the ton of Tristram, the wise Deckard Cain and of course, the looting. How imps carry stacks full of thousands of gold pieces I will never understand, but don't let that stop them.
Much like other fans of the series, I checked the Diablo III website daily for nearly a year to see all the screenshots, trailers and new character class announcements.

Gears of War 3 - The Gears of War franchise has defined gaming in this generation for me. Since the original Madworld commercial, I have been a died hard fan of the series. Though Gears 2 had some hiccups, the beta for Gears 3 rekindled my love for the franchise and I can't wait to see what else the games has to offer.




The Games I Bet I'll Love


Bastion - Since joining XBLAfans.com, I have had the pleasure of writing a preview as well as conducted an interview on this game. It may be a downloadable title, but the more I see about this game, the more I need to play it!


Tomb Raider - With a real love for Indiana Jones and Uncharted, there should be no surprise that Tomb Raider is a game I'm excited about but what I'm most excited about it trying it out from the start. I want to know what this Lara Croft is all about, and the previews have looked awesome.


And a lot of others...


All The Stuff I Don't Know About!


Okay, The Project Cafe is going to be announced and detailed. The NGP will be expanded upon and detailed. Rumors are both Microsoft and Sony have future consoles in the works and you never know what else they will show. The most exciting part about E3 is the possibilities!


Kmart is not only covering the expenses of the trip  ,but they are also getting us the VIP treatment with developers. We will be in the seeing the big three as well as many others. This is a literal dream come true for me and the experience of a lifetime. I can admit that I am an emotional guy, so if I sound choked up in any interview or podcast during E3, or look like I have a tear in my eye, it's because I am letting it sink in.