Ben-DutkaIt's tough for me to believe that it's already 2010 but all we can do is soldier forth. It's like when Apollo Creed says to Rocky at the end of "Rocky III;" "it's a shame we gotta get old," and Rocky replies, "just keep punchin', Apollo."
Do we already know what next year's GotY nominees will be?
Now that last year's Game of the Year Awards are in the books, we're already looking down the road to see what titles might be vying for ultimate supremacy at the end of 2010. Does anyone else think it's going to come down to God of War III , Gran Turismo 5 and Final Fantasy XIII ? I mean, I have difficulty thinking of any other games I want more this year, although I suppose I have to include Heavy Rain , The Last Guardian and Alan Wake on my "most anticipated" list. However, i have little faith that any of the previous three will be in the running, and I do have my reasons for that. GT5, FFXIII, GoWIII…what's stopping these games from being totally awesome? Well, I suppose there are skeptics out there for just about every hyped title but even so, the way things are shaping up now, it's almost as if we have three nominees for GotY 2010 already. Okay, we're not about to jump the gun like this (and we never would) but it's fun to think about, isn't it? 😉
So what if GT5 won't come out until November?
I'm well aware that GameStop never has the final say when it comes to release dates, although I was – initially – disappointed to hear they had moved their date for Gran Turismo 5 from May to November 2, 2010 . It could be a placeholder date but for the sake of argument, let's say it's true: well, so what? Look, there are some games that really drain a big chunk of my time, and Gran Turismo 5 will most definitely be one of them. The only other title in 2010 that's almost guaranteed to suck up an equal amount of time is FFXIII; the likes of God of War III , Heavy Rain and others I will certainly play, but they won't take anywhere near as long. Therefore, I'd want FFXIII and GT5 to be as far apart this year as possible; with the RPG coming on March 9, I honestly don't know what I'd do if GT5 came out that same month, or even in April. I need time to fully take care of both games and I'd hate to have to choose between the two.
Sometimes, it's all about timing. We have more than enough promising titles landing in the first quarter alone so if GT5 wants to come out for the holidays, fine. Frees me up a bit, you know?
Personal gaming update
So after trading in Left 4 Dead 2 , which I absolutely despised (yes, yes, I know it's mostly for multiplayer but that's no reason to give the LAME-ASS single-player a free pass), I started in on Halo 3: ODST . See, I own all the Halo s and I've found them all enjoyable, although I'm not quite siding with the fans who deem them to be the best FPSs around. The only reason I didn't get ODST when it came out is because I knew it was basically just an expansion, and I wasn't about to drop $60 for it. But if someone wanted to give it to me for Christmas… They did, so now I'm playing it. It's fun, and I really like Nathan Fillion as Buck. Fillion just rules in anything he does, and that's a nice touch for this game. I've never been the biggest fan of the weaponry or level design in these titles, and ODST doesn't really change this belief, but it's still entertaining. When I'm done, it's on to Resident Evil 5 .
I'm still debating on whether or not to pick up Bayonetta this week. I really love the idea and style but…well, I'm just not sure if I can handle the chore of beating that game. We'll see. February will be huge, though, what with Dante's Inferno , Bioshock 2 , White Knight Chronicles and Heavy Rain . Good Lord. LOL Outside of gaming, I have nothing to add. It's like 15 degrees out with a crazy wind…it's nights like these that make me want a big house with a roaring fire and stuff. Sadly, I ain't rich yet, nor have I met a rich girl. 😉
Joe Madureira is a great artist and I loved his X-Men stuff and the designs for this game. What few I've seen anyways. And the sequel is already being talked about due to the positive reaction to this one.
you know I got more of a Spawn feeling than a GeoW one.
still I hate the design of Bayonetta but the game isn't bad (I give it a 8.0) and I think Darksiders can get a 8.5
Ben, please get Bayonetta!!! I really want YOUR review, and I want the PS3 version review!!!. I really want to know if it is worth the 80$ I'll put in it.
I can tell you right now that the PS3 version is a weakass port. If you have a 360 or someone with one I suggest playing it on that.
Yeah, if I get the game at all, it'll be for the 360. But we do need a review, of course…Arnold may be getting it from Sega. I have to check.
Hey Ben I have the same opinion as you for L4D2. What a boring piece of…
As for Bayonetta, the game is very good. I have already finished the 360 version. Its a pretty good game but in no way it deserves a 9.5. Its more of an 8+ game. If you are a Sega fan and an old gamer (32) like me you will enjoy the references to past Sega clasics like Outrun, Afterburner, Fantasy Zone and Space Harrier. You should play it Ben and guys its not that hard and it would take around 6 or 7 hours to complete it. The last chapters are kinda borring and the game is extremely cheesy. The bosses are really lame too and I was kinda lost with the story. I dont know but the 360 version looked way better than the PS3 demo, I know its just a demo and that get the bennefit of the doubt. At least guys you should rent it or buy if you have already bougth the PS3 exclusives and are Devil May Cry fans.
Happy New Gaming Year to all of you guys!!!
PEACE AND GAMING!!
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@apofisboricua
L4D2 is boring as hell I'm sure…IF YOU HAVE NO ONE TO PLAY IT WITH. It has given me the most fun online since the last one's release in 08. Also if you're another one of the unfortunate that bought/played the 360 version than I suggest you stop buying crappy ports and get the game for the platform it was designed for.
i have to agree with you limited i may not like l4d2 but it is entertaining for a certain amount of time i still wouldn't pay 60 dollars for it but hey its just not really my style of game. So i wouldn't really say its boring i just think it caters to a certain audience but than again i do understand why ben said he didn't like it
I wouldn't pay $60 either. I bought it 2 weeks before it was released for $35 off Steam. Just aother reason why PC gaming and Steam make for great gaming.
Ben saying the single player is lacking is outrageous. Anyone that buys L4D2 expecting to sit back and play it by themselves clearly didn't get the memo or play the 1st one.
I preordered my PC copy from GoGamer.com for $34 dollars. And it's definitely worth more than that in terms of the fun it's provided since release.
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I got Left for Dead 1, and did play it online…which was extremely fun. But is it worth buying LFD2? Isn`t the difference between 1 and 2 minimal?
With that summation by apofisboricua… even if I had a thought of playing Bayonetta, I really don't want to now.
@ Turbey
The additions to L4D2 make it well worth a purchase, that is if you have a PC. I'm a big Valve fan but their console versions of games are weak IMO. Also on the 360 you're getting fewer everything and paying for anything extra while on the PC side I've already got over 2 dozen new campaigns and all for FREE.
And the first expansion is about to come out. And soon you'll be able to play the L4D1 campaigns in L4D2.
Okey. Think maybe I`m gonna wait then. I`m not a big PC gamer, the only games I`m playing on my PC is strategy. So buying it for my PC is big no no…
But thanks for the info 🙂
The single-player of L4D2 sucks, Vertigo. Take it or leave it.
🙂 Thanks for letting me know Ben. I'll be sure to let let you know how terrible the SP for MAG is.
Not everybody likes RPGs so i want my GT5 on March-May 2010:)
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Hope you enjoy importing 🙂
HaHa! Good one!
WKC ftw!
so L4D 2 is lame, and ODST is fun?
ok i better get that straight jacket ready, what size are you?
as i have said many, many times ODST seriously bored the crap out of me.
i would rather strip a piece of cable, grab one strip of copper, heat it to red hot and shove it between my nails than play that crap again.
normally when im playing games time flys buy, 4 hours feel like 1 hour.
but with ODST i remember the one night i played it, i turned it on at 9 and every 20 minutes i was checking the clock thinking it was 12 and time to go to bed.
never has a game bored me so much, in fact watching fu**ing Oprah! is more enjoyable than playing ODST.
as for GT5,IF that date is true, thats it PD you just lost 2 sales.
i dont mind a game taking its sweet time to make sure its ready, but when it gets delayed a million times, than JP gets it in march and i get the finger till later in November thats when i get the shits.
i dont get this, europe has always been the best selling region for GT, so to say thanks to their fans they give you the finger and make you wait 8 months longer.
great way to say thank you for buying our game!
im sick of this, from now on if a game releases 1 month or later here than any other country im simply not buying it.
they want to treat me like the gum under their shoe, they want to give me the finger why should i give them my hard earned cash?
You may stick up for L4D2 but I still don't like you.
@_______________
What's with all these new strange symtoms you keep telling us you want to do to yourself, all of the sudden.
Could it be that you've needed a blood transfusion recently but missed seeing this bright yellow day-glo label?……
"WARNING: This blood was painfully drawn from a Masochistic A.A.12-Step Program reject"
you need to get out more and make sum real friends!! i have yet to see a comment where you are completely positive and not being downbeat in ur comment!
thats nice LV.
you can go hire a nuke and hold the world ransom for all i care, i dont post here to be liked, this is not a god dam popularity contest!
o n BTW saint im not being serious, just using that as a tool to express how boring i found ODST.
i get enough crap and pain from my boss everyday.
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Seek professional help.
Mr. Nobody 99% of what you write doesn't make sense so it's sorta hard to form an opinion of you one way or the other. I think you should go back to the 4th grade and take a basic writing class.
Oh and die.
Well he thinks PD enjoy might giving him the finger so I disagree with him this time again.
People forget that the makers of Gran Turismo are very professional and nice developers.
ALSO, dude we've been getting games later than every region since so long ago…
Why the hate now. Why start now? Why cry out now? WHY now?
eh, i dont know about you, but ive been bitching about it since the dawn of time.
karma's a bitch, dont forget that.
Karma doesn't exsist, don't forget that.
saying that buys you 10 years bad luck.
have fun!
WKC and FFXIII for me. The other stuff can sit on the shelves until the prices reflect their true value. I mean seriously, you're already calling Bayonetta a chore so why waste the money? Do you really need it this instance? I say save your money.
Usually on opposite sides of the field but I 100% agree with you.
The alien does speak truth.
Which one?
er, both
LIES!
::turns away::
I imported FFXIII and got it today. Best 100 bucks I ever spent
Can you read and understand Japanese?
Is it hard?
Well we can't really critisise, if somebody has the money, then can buy stuff.
Although because it's the Jap version, the game won't feel as 'clean' or 'official' if you're going to replay it. If you know what I mean.
Hha
"I'd want FFXIII and GT5 to be as far apart this year as possible"
Can't you play two games in the same time period? Wouldn't it be better if you could switch between the two so you won't get bored of either?
and actually its better in that way because when you get bored of one perhaps the other that you wanted dropped the price.
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Best not to tackle 2 games at once when both require tons of time and attention imo, like right now it's easy for my to break up Uncharted 2 with some battles in Valkyria, but FFXIII and GT5 each require all of your gaming time so yeah I wouldn't wanna try that out. And I don't think there's much danger of being bored in either.
your gt5 comments are lame ben; "so what": well who cares how draining a game is for you when its made for everybody.publishers shouldnt cater to a demographic called gamers, it gives gamers a hard time.
on the week in review Ben often gives his personal opinions, no biggie.
I'm not even sure what that means.
FFXIII is a bit difficult. Awesome though. & Yes I can understand SOME of the japanese.
He Ben,
Best wishes here from The Netherlands! Is there any news on that top secret exclusive for PS3?
Game of 2010 could also be Red Dead Redemption.
NOTE : "our Dutch" programmers at Guerrilla Games will show you Killzone 3 this year, I believe.