Ben's Week In Review: January 24
There is a scratch in the hood of my car. It's shallow and easily fixable and yet...oh so annoying. Anywho.
Anybody else intrigued by L.A. Noire?
I know what the really ardent news-hunters will say: "where have you been?" Yes, well, bear in mind that I handle the news pretty much every single day of the year and I'm well aware that L.A. Noire has been a recognizable name for years. But I never latch onto a game when there's little to no info available; I'm far too busy to get excited about a project that's 98% mysterious. However, every once in a while, all I need is one detail to arouse my interest. Such a detail came this past week with the knowledge that the crimes in this game will be based on real-life crimes from 1947. The idea that a designer actually had to go through newspapers from that year, locate specific events and crimes, and place them into the database for implementation into the game...am I the only one who thinks that's awesome? I mean, this puts such an atmospheric tinge of authenticity onto the project, something that no Grand Theft Auto ever featured.
That being said, I am going to have learn more about the gameplay. If we're supposed to be solving these crimes, is it more of a mystery CSI-like game, or are we just chasing down the perpetrators all the time? It'll be very interesting to see the decision Rockstar has made concerning the controls and gameplay. They say we should expect something pretty darn special from L.A. Noire and supposedly, they'll dish next month. I'll be keeping a close eye on that.
Heavy Rain might actually make me buy some DLC
For the most part, while I certainly understand the benefit of DLC, I just don't have the time or motivation to get any of it. As much as I love certain games, I'm always forced to move on if I want to keep up. Not only do I have to review a bunch of games I wouldn't normally play, I have my own list of titles I need to complete, so DLC usually falls by the wayside. Why am I going back to play a game I completed a month ago - regardless of how good it is - when I've got three new games sitting there, waiting to be played? Still, certain companies are starting to cause me to break down. I've already resolved to get those two DLC packs for Assassin's Creed II just because that game is bad-ass and I really want to see more of the cities. And then I heard about the Heavy Rain DLC and I might be sold on that, too. See, I really don't care about random little cosmetic upgrades via DLC but if the extra content will actually add to the story, give me all new places to explore, and simply expand on the gameplay, I'm far more likely to try it.
And considering that Heavy Rain is all about the story, being able to learn more about the primary characters is a definite bonus. And no, I'm not going to whine about the possibility that Quantic Dream purposely left this content out so as to charge extra for it later. In some cases, I do believe that, but I'm not so bitter or skeptical to believe that all DLC is simply designed to rip us off.
Personal gaming update
I'm still working my way through Bayonetta and Halo 3: ODST. I maintain that the former is deserving of any praise it has received; it features the most demanding and accomplished combat mechanic of any action game this generation. Whether you love or hate the style, you can't deny this. I'm talking about the Xbox 360 version, though; if Platinum Games does do a sequel, they had best not screw over PS3 owners again. And if it's a spin-off...oh dear God, no. As for ODST, let me just say this: I've played every Halo there is through to completion. I like 'em all. Like ODST, too. It's also nothing more than an expansion for Halo 3; there's nothing even remotely new about it. In fact, none of these games change much at all...ever. If we get the same ol' same ol' from Halo: Reach, I'm done with that franchise.
I know there are a lot of games set for February but I've decided that Bioshock 2 (February 9) and Heavy Rain (February 23) take precedence over the others. I definitely want to try White Knight Chronicles and Dante's Inferno but they'll just have to wait. And didn't the new Splinter Cell get delayed...? It was originally set to release on the same day as Heavy Rain, which was annoying. I love all the SCs and I play all those, too. If it's delayed, it gives me more time and I'm happy.
That's it. Watching the Australian Open. Looks like Nadal has his hands full with Karlovic...and Ana Ivanovic is out early again. Now I have no reason to watch women's tennis for the rest of the tournament...what I need is a house with a tennis court and ask Ana over to play. She'll win...and I won't care. She'll be all sweaty...she'll need a shower...and...stuff...;)
1/23/2010 Ben Dutka
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fluffer nutter
Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:43:54 PM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:46:46 PM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:43:19 PM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 12:44:06 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 12:45:33 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:17:31 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:48:20 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:35:16 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:38:25 PM
Roach721
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 1:35:17 AM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 10:44:55 PM
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as if the heartbreak i had to suffer last year was not enough.
now i have to wait till april 28th to get my stealth game fix.
o how i wish crystal dynamics were still making games.
i need a new pandemonium game, o and add a oddworld game to that list.
i wish there were more stealth based games, the stealth mission in uncharted 2 was my favorite.
many found it tedious and annoying but its nice to see a franchise mix up the gameplay a little bit.
less FPS, RPGs, TPS and more combat racing, survival horror, platforming and stealth based games please.
SympoziumPawa
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:42:48 PM
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Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 3:31:32 PM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 10:50:37 PM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:18:58 PM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:53:42 PM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 11:57:46 AM
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:48:11 PM
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I_defenestrate
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 12:42:19 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 12:15:14 AM
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I'm kinda torn on what to get in Feb. Well not with Heavy Rain because I'm getting that day one. Bioshock 2 is on my list and so is Dante's Inferno, and as for WKC I'll be getting it but not playing right away.
Still waiting for GoWIII, arrg! And off topic some of my friends took me to see Avatar and I want the 3 hours of my life back, d@mn Dances with Wolves in Space. Well at least it was pretty to look at. Had to watch the Aliens and Terminator 2 special editions to get that taste out of my mouth.
Anywho, over and out.
Roach721
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:40:50 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:19:34 AM
Alienange
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:44:57 PM
Oh, and if you look at Halo Wars it would be six strikes by the time you get to Reach, but I'm guessing a lot of people passed on that RTS crud. I know I did.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 7:06:26 PM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 12:48:56 AM
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Gonna have to fit school in there somewhere too...
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:43:20 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 12:58:24 AM
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Which means I'm most excited for Bioshock 2 since it was made in about the same time it took to localize WKC's. There needs to be a tonne of stuff added to come anywhere near to justifying that.
Maybe I'll pick it up after I get bored with GoW3, which could be a while.
frylock25
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:09:38 AM
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this has been an interesting week. i met a 24 year old juggalette striper that likes to play video games ha ha. (no i wasnt at the strip club, she just happens to do that) she tried to pull the "xbox is better card" then we sat down and messed around on my ps3. i have a poster of little big planet on my bedroom wall and she asked about it. so i put it in and within about 20 minutes to a half hour of just that game she says "you win" out of no where. when i asked what she was talking about, she said "you win playstation is better" ha ha ha.
my bday is in 2 weeks. bioshock 2 and heavy rain are comin out and i will have my taxes soon. somewhere in there i will have the money for those 2 and just for the hell of it i may just pay off that collectors edition god of war 3 before it comes out
kokoro
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:29:42 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:14:35 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:18:53 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 4:03:22 AM
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I pre-ordered WKC and Heavy Rain. The free dlc for Heavy Rain is a welcome bonus. Hopefully I'll be ready to start GOW3 when it releases. It's a day one purchase even if I'm still playing the other two games.
I_defenestrate
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:46:18 AM
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 5:51:17 AM
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Heavy Rain is a MUST buy and FFXIII is mandatory and 2010 World Cup is a necessity. Those are the 3 games am definitely getting. Bioshock 2, Dante's Inferno etc would have to wait.
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Roach721
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:53:38 AM
Ebay is a great place to buy new & used games cheaper than any store if you have PATIENCE that is always go Ending Soonest and wait for last minute to bid. Just thought you guys might appreciate it. ;)
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:40:40 AM
MysteriousMagus
Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:38:54 AM
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Heavy Rain and God of war 3 are first day buy for me... Man this last 3 years were all Year's of The PS3...
L.A Noire is PS3 exclusive right?
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 7:09:49 AM
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Just begun playing FFVII which is awesome. Ironically I can't get enough of Crazy Taxi as I had just downloaded this for the Go.
C'com!! Sega just a Sonic Adventure bundle and you've got a win!!
After Thursday I've just spent £50 on itunes for the first time, finally I can buy some albums which are impossible to find in stores like Rising Force and Trilogy from Yngwie Malmsteen.
Great has all of this is bringing me back to Dragonball Raging Blast even though AAC isn't supported though custom soundtracks so the psp Go is the only way more me for now till I get a laptop or the smallest PC ever for my room!!
Anyway I haven't even completed Bionic Commando, Borderlands,Mirrors Edge,infamous or Killzone 2 heck I even started playing FFXII and I'm now anticipating WKC oh f*** I haven't even got the energy to play Infamous which I'm loving at the moment.
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L.A. Noire










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Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 10:06:49 PM
-Raz
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