Game Review: Fallout 3

Fallout 3 is Bethesda's hit post-apocalyptic RPG based in the DC area.

The game is based in a fictional universe where most of the future predictions from 1940-1960 came true. At least until the nuclear war between China and the USA happened. the game is set 200 years after the nuclear war as your character emerges from the underground vault.

The best way I can describe the atmosphere of the game is, imagine the late 40s, early 50s style, and music. Now imagine that it just never went away. Any cars you find, wont be able to use them, are going to look like they came out of a 50s Sci-Fi film. The music is big band and such, the robots look like you would expect as well.. The art style is undeniably my favorite part of the game.  It's like being transported back in time, and forward at the same time.

I wont say anything about the story beyond what I have already said. That is for you to find out.

The game operates almost identically to the Elder Scrolls games. You have weapons you find and buy, the weapons have set damage stats that change depending on condition. Same with armor. The way it varies from the Elder Scrolls game is that it relies on ranged weapons such as laser pistols and assault rifles. The game is absurdly fun, and looking at my experience with the game, might just speed up time around you as you play. The game is strictly single player, which might be a turn off for some people, but is a plus for people like me.

There are several DLC packs that have been released, but I haven't tried any of them out yet so I can't giver an opinion on them yet.

Overall, I think this game is definitely worth the money and time. Now, I am going to continue to explore the wasteland.

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Throwback Friday: Ratchet: Deadlocked

This Friday's game is Ratchet: Deadlocked.

Ratchet deadlocked was released on October 25, 2008.
The game is was developed by Insomniac Games, and was published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

The game is the fourth in the Ratchet & Clank series and was the first (and only, to my knowledge) game in the series where Clank is not a playable character, which is evident once you look at the title.

In the game, players must fight their way through the Dreadzone tournament to win their freedom and stop the evil Gleeman Vox. Ratchet will have to fight ex-hero Ace Starlight, and the exterminators along the way to victory.


The game plays like the previous games in the series minus Clanks heli-pack ability. Players will have to fight their way through hordes of enemies and survive various challenges throughout the game. Instead of Clank, Ratchet is aided by two combat bots that will assist him in combat , hack computers, and turn bolt cranks. Another unique to the game is that there is a a multiplayer co-op option for the campaign where a player takes control of a robotic partner and the job of hacking and other things is turned over to the players.

The game is a fun game and should not be overlooked. The game is available on the PSN store for $9.99 and is a good time waster. I will say that the PSN download has some animation glitches, but so far nothing affecting gameplay.

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Gaming News: GTA V Gameplay trailer

This week, Rockstar Games released a video showcasing GTA V's actual gameplay. Take a look below (Warning: I felt the need to link to the official video. Please note that there is strong language in said video. If there are small children around, do not watch, or wear headphones. Thank you.):



The game looks promising, and I can definitely say that I will probably pre-order it. If it was  coming to PC.

While I own both a Xbox and a PS3, I prefer to play games on the PC I built. It's just something I do. So far Rockstar has not given a release date for a PC version, or even confirmed if it is coming to PC at all. But a job listing from Rockstar for a PC graphics programmer has raised hopes for the release of a PC version. A late PC release is nothing unusual for the GTA series with most games in the series having their PC version come a few months later than the consoles.

Overall, the game looks promising and is probably going to be a lot of fun. I can only hope they keep the multiplayer game modes from GTA IV. This might be the first game in the series I actually play. As long as they don't mess it up. Like Duke Nukem Forever mess it up.

One final thing before I end the post, keep an eye out for the Steam Summer Sale. It has been hinted that it will start tomorrow, but no one outside of Valve really has an idea as to when the sale will actually start.

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Twisted Metal PS3 Review

Twisted Metal is a PS only title that I fondly remember from my childhood. I can now say I own a copy of every single game in the series.

Twisted Metal is a car combat game that revolves around the Twisted Metal tournament hosted by Calypso, if you when the tournament you get one wish, this wish can be anything, Fame, Fortune, even eternal life, if you can think it you can have it, there are NO limits. However, voice your wish carefully, Calypso usually adds a twist to the wish. Very few have outsmarted him.

Personally I love this game, it fits in nicely with the other titles and is quite fun to play. My only problem with the game is that while all TM titles have been dark this one seems to take things a bit further, I am thinking that I am going to have to take a break and go play a happy game soon.

On a scale of 1-10 I give it:

Ease of play: 7 (while veterans of the Twisted Metal series will have no trouble playing it, it might be a bit confusing to newcomers.)

Graphics: 9 (The game is well modeled and the live action cut scenes are great. Although you might not pay much attention to the world as you try to kill and not be killed.)

Replay: 7 (While there aren't any collectables or anything, you can try and go beat your records in single player and of course there is always Multiplayer.)

Family friendliness: 3 (Not family friendly. The game is very, very dark and will be a bit much to younger audiences, that coupled with blood splatter, violence, and Strong language, like F***, B****, and others of that caliber, make this game a no no for younger gamers.)

All in all I give it a 8.

This game is fun an I believe it will be very fun to play multiplayer even on split screen.