So I wrote a review for Asura's Wrath that's worth checking out. It's a fun game, but it definitely a "try the demo first."Go ahead and give the review a read.
http://videogamewriters.com/review/review-asuras-wrath/
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
MLB 12 The Show Deal Details
Yesterday, thankfully, Sony announced plans to offer a $20 discount to customers who purchase both MLB 12 The Show on PS3 and PS Vita to help promote the cross game play functionality of the game.
The Show will b the first game that supports save support to allow you to play through modes of the game on the PS3 and continue on the Vita. Now, the Metal Gear Solid Collection did allow for you to move your save from one system to another, but didn't make it all that easy. Hopefully The Show will make the process fast so you can be switching between systems with ease. I am surprised the Vita does not yet support the cloud save functionality that the PS3 does for Playstation Plus members, but who's to say a firmware update couldn't fix that.
I bought a PS3 for The Show game series and I enjoy playing it year to year, but this cross game play functionality really is what sucked me in about the Vita. I can't wait to try it out.
Here's the original announcement on the Playstation Blog:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/01/pick-up-mlb-12-the-show-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-save-20/
I have not seen any information about this deal at retailers but I'll e sure to keep an eye out for it.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
PLAYSTATION VITA SALES REACH OVER 1.2 MILLION UNITS
So, I'm loving my Vita, and I just got a press release from Sony. Looks like the system is selling well off the bat. Very exciting to see that as the system really feel like the type of hardware I've been wanting for quite some time. Here's the press release...
PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Neighboring Frustrations
When you are someone who enjoys a new challenge, you'll come to a point when you find you've bitten off more than you can handle. That happened to me recently. In that situation, you just have to be honest with all involved. That is the best way to make sure you are still being respectful in your dealings.
Anyways, after that moment of thought, here's another. Fuck neighbors that don't have a shred of decency. In the last three days, I have overheard what I believe to have been my neighbors pissing on the porch, yelling at each other in our hallway at 2:30am, smoking in the hallway (i'm an asthmatic and their apartment is upstairs), playing music loud enough to keep me awake from two floors above me, and never taking a second to face me and apologize.
Due to these things, I haven't slept well. I have recently have gained an eye twitch that starts up late in the day. I have even considered sleeping on my living room couch just so I would hear them a little bit less. Just to remind you, I'm not the only one being affected by this. My wife has also been awoken in the middle of the night.
I am a loving husband who wants to come home to a peaceful place, where I can rest and unwind. This is not that place, and I'm having been this angry in a very long time.
Please, share with me some of your neighbor horror stories so that I may find some peace is crowd frustration.
Anyways, after that moment of thought, here's another. Fuck neighbors that don't have a shred of decency. In the last three days, I have overheard what I believe to have been my neighbors pissing on the porch, yelling at each other in our hallway at 2:30am, smoking in the hallway (i'm an asthmatic and their apartment is upstairs), playing music loud enough to keep me awake from two floors above me, and never taking a second to face me and apologize.
Due to these things, I haven't slept well. I have recently have gained an eye twitch that starts up late in the day. I have even considered sleeping on my living room couch just so I would hear them a little bit less. Just to remind you, I'm not the only one being affected by this. My wife has also been awoken in the middle of the night.
I am a loving husband who wants to come home to a peaceful place, where I can rest and unwind. This is not that place, and I'm having been this angry in a very long time.
Please, share with me some of your neighbor horror stories so that I may find some peace is crowd frustration.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
New Work/Game Balance
Well Happy Holidays everyone and I hope most of you are taking some time off. I personally am unable to since I only just started my new job. I did have a nice four day weekend for Christmas which was very nice.
I started the new job on December 12th, and so I'm only in my third week but I am already seeing some significant changes in my schedule.
1. I can get to and from work in about 20 minutes, rather than then hour and fifteen minutes it was taking me before when I had to take the train to work. This extra time allows me more flexibility in my day to day plans.
2. I'm back to writing! Since I am wearing multiple hats at my new job, I am doing a lot more community management and community outreach. I wrote my first press release, company bio, and written 6 blog posts for their blog (which can be found here: http://blog.zenescope.com/) .
3. I am handing out review copies! It is very cool to be on the opposite side of things at this point. I am sending bloggers and press contacts our press releases as well as copies of our comics to be read and covered for their sites. It is a strange twist to the fact that early 2011 was when I would kill to be sent review copies.
4. Finally, my gaming writing days are no where near over. I am currently working as a freelancer guides writer for IGN on the SWTOR guide. It is difficult to play any other game when you're working on a monster like that, but thankfully SWTOR has been fun.
So, there you have it. Just a quick look at what's changed in the life of TheMarriedGamer.
I started the new job on December 12th, and so I'm only in my third week but I am already seeing some significant changes in my schedule.
1. I can get to and from work in about 20 minutes, rather than then hour and fifteen minutes it was taking me before when I had to take the train to work. This extra time allows me more flexibility in my day to day plans.
2. I'm back to writing! Since I am wearing multiple hats at my new job, I am doing a lot more community management and community outreach. I wrote my first press release, company bio, and written 6 blog posts for their blog (which can be found here: http://blog.zenescope.com/) .
3. I am handing out review copies! It is very cool to be on the opposite side of things at this point. I am sending bloggers and press contacts our press releases as well as copies of our comics to be read and covered for their sites. It is a strange twist to the fact that early 2011 was when I would kill to be sent review copies.
4. Finally, my gaming writing days are no where near over. I am currently working as a freelancer guides writer for IGN on the SWTOR guide. It is difficult to play any other game when you're working on a monster like that, but thankfully SWTOR has been fun.
So, there you have it. Just a quick look at what's changed in the life of TheMarriedGamer.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Big News
The secret is out!
Starting Monday, December 12, I am the new marketing manager for Zenescope Entertainment. I am very excited to be joining their ranks.
Starting Monday, December 12, I am the new marketing manager for Zenescope Entertainment. I am very excited to be joining their ranks.
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