The way I see the FPS market is that there are only three franchises worth that $60 kick in the nuts: Halo, COD and Gears. What sets these titles apart from the rest (ehmmm R6V), is that the controls are totally crisp. If you don’t have this, your game is bound to suck regardless of its genre (i.e. every Marvel and Disney title ever produced). I am however glad to see that Epic is adding a variety of new features that will keep Gears fans rocking this game all throughout the holidays. Although I’m still a tad bit skeptic about the chainsaw battles, the proximity mine-esque grenades, body coverage and wide assortment of new weapons are surely to make Gears 2 a keeper.

Was that a deployable shield I saw?

The verdict: Star Wars just makes everything that much sweeter. I’m in quite a dilemma having both 360 and the PS3. The problem starts when I’m forced to decide between the notorious gamerscore perk versus an enticing tandem of playing as Darth Vader, all the while being able to control my character with a fully responsive D-Pad. Decisions, decisions…

There’s some pointless knowledge for all of you Nintendo junkies out there.

Check out this article on why Mario and Sonic should be killed. I couldn’t agree more.

I’m starting to feel a bit iffy about this game. From what I gather from the footage, Street Fighter IV may wind up being nothing more than a poor man’s Street Fighter EX

No combos, no counters and no 3D/8 way stepping?

Dammit Capcom.

update

Street Fighter IV `AOU` Trailer

Street Fighter has gone biblical on us folks. “Abel?” Bol is a cross between Guile and Zangief. They should have gone 3D.

And I’m fully aware that I’m contradicting myself.

via filefront

If you think you’ve got better moves, the developer is calling you out in an open challenge. BYO oscilloscope and DIY skills.

Guns, girls, cars and an angry Eastern European chap; add a 360/PS3, and you’ve got yourself a real next gen sandbox title. Sorry Altaïr.

The next trailer has been announced for December 6th. Hopefully something more than just a montage this time? Yauzaa! Can’t wait.

Now, I’ve never claimed to be a graphics whore, but I’m offering 20 bucks to the first person who can see a difference.
However, I am a gamerscore whore…so xbox it is

Patrice Diselets, AC’s Creative Director discusses the fight controls a little bit more in depth. Now, the fighting system was my number one concern with this game, and judging from this trailer, it doesn’t look so choppy. (final judgment is eight days away suckas.)

If you’ll excuse me, it’s COD4 time.

And she’s in charge of telling us about video games? Qué?

The hegemonic “Over-saturated” FPS market breeds ingenuity the likes of Rock Band and other novelty Wii games.

I say bring back the old school cause it’s still kickin’. (no pun intended).