Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Review
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Graphics:
10.0
Gameplay:
10.0
Sound:
10.0
Control:
9.5
Replay Value:
10.0
Online Gameplay:
9.5
Overall Rating: 10.0
Publisher:
SCEA
Developer:
Naughty Dog
Number Of Players:
1-12
Genre:
Action
When I created PSX Extreme alongside my brother 12 years ago, the last thing I imagined was that I'd have something called a Blu-ray disc spinning inside a PlayStation 3, displaying an image that would absolutely surpass the CG sequences I was used to from the likes of Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX, Chrono Cross, Legend of Dragoon, and so forth. What action-adventure shooters like Uncharted and Gears of War are for the industry today, is what the above RPGs were for a generation of gamers yesterday. And while many of us have vilified this genre for dumbing gaming down, and with good reason, games like Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is a core example of what being the very finest exception to a rule is all about.
And it really is the finest exception. While I couldn't have imagined playing something like Uncharted 3 back in 1999, I bet few even imagined playing something like this 5 years ago when the PlayStation 3 debuted. Sure, the original game was superb when it launched, but we didn't think Naughty Dog would make such massive strides with its sequel. And that very same sequel left the inevitable Uncharted 3 with some massive loafers to fill. Not only does Uncharted 3 fill the footwear, but its footprint is sasquatch-esque in size, tearing the very seams of the shoe it's attempting to fill. Playing Uncharted 3 left me with simply one thought: 'how do they do it'? "They" being Naughty Dog, of course.
The moment you boot the game up, you're taken for a ride. You're thrown into a really tense bar scene that quickly escalates into a huge brawl and you're familiarized with the polished and honed fighting mechanics of the game. Where as in Uncharted 2 there was a bit of clunkiness to the hand-to-hand combat, Uncharted 3 deals away with nearly all of that. The next thing you know you're running around pounding everyone in sight, throwin' a bunch of bloody wankers to the floor, beating them until they can no longer stand...and when you're done a cutscene unfolds, the end of which leaves your jaw on the floor and your mind racing at every possible outcome of this "what now?" situation. This is really clever Hollywood-class writing here, folks. To flesh out the characters and to calm you down following the cutscene will be your second chapter, a prequel of sorts...the story of Drake meeting Sully. It's like Harry meeting Sally, without the awkward moaning and with a lot of roof jumping through a lush Columbian backdrop. This is quality stuff, believe me.
Within the first 30 minutes of the game, Uncharted 3 has sunk its teeth into you, and I dare anyone to admit you didn't fight yourself to put the game down. The shooting mechanics have remained largely the same, though collision detection is now flawless as every well aimed bullet will connect and either kill or wound your opponent. Climbing and general control quirks have also been ironed out, which makes the game play even smoother than the last, though I do think things such as jumping over obstacles and certain leaps of faith could've been handled better. But if you happen to fail, the game stores plenty of checkpoints throughout every chapter and chances are you won't have to repeat anymore than 30-60 seconds of gameplay to correct your mistake.
A.I. continues to be one of the finest aspects of the game, ranging from absolutely moronic to tactile and organized. Depending on the difficulty you set your game to also has an affect on the brains of your support - so if you're playing on the easier settings and witness Sully not doing anything about enemies who sneak up behind you, well don't say I didn't warn you. At the very least, play this on the standard difficulty - it's fairly well balanced that way.
Though, as is always the case with this franchise, it's the story and its characters that really grab you. The level of interaction between everyone is simply unparalleled; there's just no other gaming experience that is within miles of what Uncharted 3 offers to the gamer on a scale of immersion. Uncharted 2 was epic in its presentation, and yet somehow Uncharted 3 is able to expand on that. The scenarios are more tense. The writing keeps you on the edge of your seat. The action will have you gasping for air with every leap of faith or wondrous moment. The simple joy you experience completing these epic moments is unlike any feeling you've ever felt in a game. And while I'm aware of how vague I'm being with my descriptions, there's just so much amazement to see in Uncharted 3 that giving even the slightest bit of detail would feel like I'm spoiling something special.
And that's what makes Uncharted 3 so unique, it's how special the game feels; you are part of this interactive journey, you are part of these characters, you want the good guys to succeed not because you want to win, but because you're convinced this character on your screen has a real-life personality. You're convinced that they're real, and you know that you are the key to their success...and it is brilliant feeling. The level of satisfaction one gets from completing some absurd escape is all too high. Though, I must say if I did have one complaint about the game, it's that some of the escapes can feel a little drawn out and farfetched. Though blame it on the game's absolutely flawless execution, because it does such a remarkable job at conveying this sense of realism, that you almost can't forgive it for being just a "videogame". Because Uncharted 3 feels, plays, and looks so life-like, some of the crazy escapes occasionally get to you because of how implausible they can be, all because you've let go of the fact that this is still a videogame at the end of the day. Again, it's one of those scratches that doesn't really scratch the surface...the double-edged sword, if you get what I mean.
Multiplayer was introduced with Uncharted 2, and it returns for Uncharted 3 with enhancements, additions, and fixes. Much of what you loved about last year's game returns, including co-op. While it's early to tell just how fulfilling the multiplayer experience is, I can tell you that it is robust. A number of you have already played the multiplayer beta, which boasted weapon enhancement, rankings, medals, boosters, and so forth. Modes such as Free For All (Deathmatch), Team Deathmatch, Team Objective, Plunder, Hardcore, Co-Op Hunter, Co-Op Arena, and Co-Op Adventure round out the list of available multiplayer modes. We've seen what a great job Naughty Dog did with the last game's multiplayer, and we've witnessed how great Uncharted 3's multiplayer efforts turned out, as well. Granted, because there is virtually no one playing the game online right now aside from us press folk with special access invites, we can't truly gauge the multiplayer because we don't know what its core audience and infrastructure will turn the experience into. Still what we do know is that the game boasts a feature rich and wholly enjoyable multiplayer experience and that the beta was a solid indicator of said audience and infrastructure (matchmaking, woo!). Still, Ben will be providing his own review which will include additional multiplayer details once the game launches worldwide for all.
To wrap things up, I think goes without saying that Uncharted 3 will go down as the best looking game of this generation by a long, blistering, and freezing Antarctic mile. Apart from another Naughty Dog title, I don't see anything getting close. I don't have to spell it out for you, you've seen the HD footage and the high-resolution screens. You've seen the glistening screens that show off those gorgeous landscapes, the textures on the wall, ground, objects and characters, the flawless animation, the surreal lighting, the lack of a jagged edge on the screen, the solid framerate, and those stunning cinematic cutscenes.
So with visuals that clean and practically perfect, it only makes sense the audio matches. As is par for course, Uncharted 3 delivers a deck of aces for the audio. The same way the graphics accomplish everything they possibly can to deliver the most polished picture possible, the audio delivers every punch it can pull off to do the same for your ears (and the audio system you should have taking advantage of this marvelous sonic achievement). The voice acting remains flawless, and it is one of the main principles behind making the game feel so alive and the characters so real. Drake still makes his quips and snide remarks, and the bounce between Sully and Drake remains as effortless as ever. All interactions you experience with the supporting cast will probably upset you once you realize that the chances of the Hollywood movie having dialogue this perfect and natural is slim to none. Of course there is a soundtrack in the background that'll accompany you with every tense moment, and a ton of boomy and rich sound effects to accompany you when those same tense moments get out of control. Home theater guys will have a field day with this.
There's only one last thing that needs to be said, and this is going to be one of the shortest conclusions I'll ever piece together. All that can be remains to be said about Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is that it both defies and defines everything a videogame is and should be. In that order.
10/24/2011 Arnold Katayev
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Comments (200 posts)
bigrailer19
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:59:31 PM
10 up, 0 down
Shams
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:53:45 AM
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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:19:27 PM
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allDFlavors
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 7:46:11 PM
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:44:03 AM
Nice review Arnold!!!
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LegendaryWolfeh
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 7:48:08 PM
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13 up, 3 down
LegendaryWolfeh
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 7:48:50 PM
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OPHIDIAN
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 7:50:21 PM
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A perfect 10 . . . wow.
[POTENTIAL SPOILER]
Have a question for you Arnold, if I may. Does this one have supernatural beings in it too?
Last edited by OPHIDIAN on 10/24/2011 7:51:01 PM
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sirbob6
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:32:38 PM
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Snorge
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:36:09 PM
Last edited by Snorge on 10/24/2011 8:36:27 PM
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OPHIDIAN
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:16:34 AM
I really enjoyed U2, but the things in U1 bloody freaked me out. Turned into a temporary Silent Hill.
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 8:55:00 AM
Even if Arnold doesn't answer, it opens it up for others to comment... like Sirbob.... even that little tidbit is far more than I wanted to know.
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sirbob6
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:48:32 PM
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sonic1899
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:24:08 PM
I did. ...a 9.7 My mind has been blown...
KABOOM!
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:00:58 AM
Seriously though, I just wanna play it!
Last edited by bigrailer19 on 10/25/2011 12:01:24 AM
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Cesar_ser_4
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:46:55 AM
7 up, 0 down
Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:59:12 AM
With a game like Uncharted 3, they can't be bias any longer towards 360, and instead be honest with their review. A perfect 10 sounds exactly like what Uncharted 3 deserves.
Must say, I was worried that it would score less, like 7 or 8, for repeating the awesomeness of Uncharted 2 and reviewers being bias while giving MW3 (a "copy-paste" example of a game series) a better score.
Looks like IGN's love for Nathan and Elena is as strong as the rest of us.
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 8:58:26 AM
He always tries to give Sony games a fair an equal shot, I find.
Any other reviewer, however, it's a shot in the dark.
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clockwyzebkny
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:01:35 PM
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Thacan the last time i eat ice cream and read a review about a game i'm totally psyched about.
i cannot wait to play this
Arnold and Ben, i envy you
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kevinater321
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:19:20 PM
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12 up, 2 down
FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:51:23 PM
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:00:49 AM
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OPHIDIAN
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:17:51 AM
7 up, 1 down
TubbyUrchin
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:28:20 PM
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Climbing and general control quirks have also been ironed out, which makes the game play even smoother than the last, though I do think things such as jumping over obstacles and certain leaps of faith could've been handled bette.
Should it be 'better'? ;)
Great review by the way, too bad the EBgames near me isn't doing a midnight release...
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Nas Is Like
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:31:27 PM
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8 up, 2 down
ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:39:41 PM
And when it came down to put out the individual scores per category, it felt justified. Is it perfect? No, absolutely not. But it is in its own league.
Last edited by ArnoldK PSXE on 10/24/2011 8:40:19 PM
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Shams
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:57:10 AM
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Snorge
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:33:01 PM
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Can't wait to see this bad boy in all its glory in 3D. I might have to fill out some life insurance for my wife, I....might...have....a heart attack
I was wondering how you could rate the Online a 9.5 if it hasn't been released yet.....Is that 9.5 a place holder for when Ben tries the Online after launch?
Last edited by Snorge on 10/24/2011 8:34:27 PM
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:37:06 PM
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Snorge
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:42:06 PM
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cLoudou
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:35:01 PM
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sirbob6
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:36:03 PM
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Thank you for the review and forcing me to buy this game. This is only the second ten, right?
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Snorge
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:37:23 PM
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Pyramid
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:36:29 PM
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556pineapple
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:45:25 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:57:41 PM
Seriously though, It sucks that you have to wait.
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:51:42 PM
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Excellent choice of words. What a remarkable review. Thank You Arnold. Is Ben going to do a separate review like you guys did once before? If I remember correctly that is. Or is the season just too busy? Not that one is needed.
Last edited by FatherSun on 10/24/2011 8:54:47 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 8:52:28 PM
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I've had this preordered for months, omg I can't wait.
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:05:15 PM
This is the first review I wrote since Gran Turismo 5.
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OPHIDIAN
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:21:53 AM
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Arvis
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 10:30:29 AM
-Arvis
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:01:55 PM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:02:52 PM
World does a lot of work there, I believe.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:48:24 PM
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Highlander
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:26:47 PM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 1:04:10 PM
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ZettaiSeigi
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:05:08 PM
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Most sites are also giving the game excellent reviews, including a perfect 10 from IGN. Now that I did NOT expect. But there's always someone who'd ruin the party (probably a concealed effort to gain site traffic) by giving the game an 8/10 review. Eurogamer gave that. Sure, 8 is not bad, but for Uncharted 3, it's almost is. I can't believe they're taking away points from the game for being what it is trying to be. Talk about morons.
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:48:58 AM
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ZettaiSeigi
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:30:12 AM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 9:05:50 AM
Sure, Deus Ex is a good game... but I mean.. UC3 an 8? Credibility... huh... guess it's a subjective thing, really.
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 9:20:21 AM
Something weird is going on there.
The exact same reviewer gave Brink an 8 as well.... dude's f**k*d up.
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Highlander
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:28:42 PM
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clockwyzebkny
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:05:12 PM
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tes37
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:05:39 PM
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A lot of developers out there should feel embarrassed of themselves.
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AbsoluteZer0
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:08:39 PM
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slugga_status
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 11:02:01 AM
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Fane1024
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 6:01:03 AM
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GustaveXIII
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:11:49 PM
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tes37
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:21:33 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:30:57 PM
Who looks at signatures anymore anyway.? Seriously though I have done the same thing when I first joined PSX. But I quickly edited my post.
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tes37
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:58:31 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:17:23 PM
It is difficult to portray the correct mood when writing on the internet.. Word may seem very different and easily confused by different sets of eyes..
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:07:19 PM
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PSTan
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:27:47 PM
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CrusaderForever
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:30:05 PM
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Norrin Radd
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 10:08:00 AM
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JimmyVaudeville
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:30:16 PM
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sha4dowknight05
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:34:58 PM
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This game looks proimising but not enough to make me want to buy it.
2 up, 1 down
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:35:16 PM
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I'll deliver a second review at some point but right now, I've got a million other things...time to go play more Battlefield 3.
12 up, 3 down
FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:58:04 PM
Nevermind, I see it now. Eurogamer: Spain, Italy, Sweden, etc....
It seem like the reviews for this game will become a BATTLEFIELD. You may have to review the reviews..lol.. Be careful out there guys. Haters are lurking..
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:09:40 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:21:25 AM
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JimmyVaudeville
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:35:49 PM
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SoulController
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:39:33 PM
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La_Bete12
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:42:19 PM
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Great review btw, your reviews are always very detailed and thorough :)
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:10:01 PM
Online surveys, focus groups. Coupons are especially helpful. My wife is getting free groceries. Literally FREE! Learning how to extreme coupon.. lol.. It really works.
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La_Bete12
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:22:38 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:35:30 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:42:52 PM
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Of course this curious cat just had to go further down the rabbit hole. Into the Abyss of bullshit review sites I traveled. Losing all sense of self and awareness. Cold lonely terrified and ashamed. Then suddenly a light appeared. I made my way towards the light. I then began my ascent out of the darkness just as Kratos fought and killed and destroyed his way up and out of Hades.
The experience does give perspective to the EXCELLENT service we get from Ben, Arnold and all those that form like Voltron and make PSX happen. Thank you guys for the safe haven for not just "REAL" gamers but for mature and educated ones as well. Not to mention witty and hilarious too at times. We are a feisty bunch are we not?
Last edited by FatherSun on 10/24/2011 9:48:10 PM
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Clamedeus
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:36:18 PM
Keep up the good work Ben and Arnold!
And to all the members here at PSX as well who make up the community. Keep being awesome! :D <3
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:22:07 AM
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ZettaiSeigi
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:32:40 AM
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Alienange
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 9:43:34 PM
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Those questions aside I am glad you mentioned how involved the gamer gets with the characters on screen. I particularly enjoyed that in UC2 and I'm glad we're getting more.
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StubbornScorpio
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:10:20 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:23:07 AM
Just don't play it. Get Elder Scrolls and be happy.
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 9:34:17 AM
At least... that's what I got from reading his review.
You did.... read it...... right?
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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:40:47 PM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:47:00 PM
Even their own regulars are getting frustrated with that site.
Last edited by Underdog15 on 10/25/2011 2:47:20 PM
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Ludicrous_Liam
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:40:46 PM
Honestly though Alien, if you didn't like the first two, don't bother with the third. It pains me to say that, it feels like taking candy from a baby sortof. :S
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Beamboom
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 5:15:31 AM
No I did mean it guys. In my opinion the Eurogamer review *do* answer those questions from Aliens perspective. It's really not that bad a review. Read it, don't just stare at the rating, and you'll find it to be both respectful and with plenty of praise. But it does criticize the linear aspect of the game, and as far as I am able to see this is what Alien ask about.
Last edited by Beamboom on 10/26/2011 6:11:06 AM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 1:06:17 PM
That can't be our beloved Beamboom... or maybe it is... But I definitely did that when I was a kid. lol
What a little a$$ i was!
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Dancemachine55
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:07:25 PM
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Even before reviews, I knew this game was going to be amazing. Here's hoping for big sales now that the PS3 base has grown, Naughty Dog certainly deserve to be rewarded for their efforts with big sales.
Still amazes me that a glorified CoD map pack dressed as a new game will likely sell more. I really just do not understand people these days. Word is spreading of CoD's doom though, many people I know are either going battlefield 3 or sticking with Black Ops.
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Dancemachine55
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:20:14 PM
Note to self: actually READ everything before posting a comment.
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Riku994
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 7:07:19 AM
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iwillbetheone
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:09:38 PM
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BTW, do you guys have video reviews, because I'd like to show this review to some of my non-gaming/casual gaming friends.
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SolidFantasy
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:12:29 PM
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SolidFantasy
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:11:34 PM
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I need to hurry up and get through FFIX before next week because I won't be able to play another game with U3 in the midst.
Also I think I read every comment in this article. I seldom take the time to read everyone's.
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StubbornScorpio
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:12:51 PM
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FxTales
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:19:13 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:37:45 PM
No intention or innuendo. Just the shirt.
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ZenChichiri
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:21:27 PM
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iwillbetheone
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:27:19 PM
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ZenChichiri
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:03:57 PM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:48:56 PM
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I007spectre
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:23:15 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:20:04 PM
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:11:39 AM
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Killa Tequilla
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:31:48 PM
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Highlander
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:33:22 PM
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sirbob6
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:42:33 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:02:05 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:14:31 PM
Just a jab since u hit me over the head on my post above.. lol..
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:04:41 AM
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:10:22 AM
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:21:15 AM
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mk ultra
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:13:43 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:51:53 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:50:34 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:17:42 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:10:21 PM
X-Bots have no heart! Or is it they have no Brains? Or Both?
Last edited by FatherSun on 10/24/2011 11:11:22 PM
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StubbornScorpio
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:31:29 PM
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Nas Is Like
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:47:41 PM
lol @ FATHASUN though. Had me laughing.
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Victor321
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 10:59:41 PM
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Gamer Girl Gemo
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:55:28 AM
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Victor321
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:43:30 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:52:43 PM
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godsdream
Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 11:17:29 PM
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I guess Ben's topic days before about a perfect 10 game was because of this game (well played if you ask me).
I want to play this baby so bad but my PS3 is still YLOD. I need to fix it, then buy a new one, then backup, then play in new PS3 immediately. If anyone knows a better solution please tell me, I don't want to spend more extra money :S
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:29:17 AM
But despite them, Uncharted 3 has a great story and even better chemistry between characters. Uncharted 3 wins.
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JDC80
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:01:54 AM
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The only bright side is that for whatever reason AAA PS3 exclusives don't stay unavailable long on GF. Hopefully I can get a copy either at Christmas as a gift or the ship back rush when COD fans try to get MW3.
As for Uncharted 3 reviews there's always going to be a joker out there trying to be different and say something crazy to draw attention to themselves and their gaming website.
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Jawknee
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:23:40 AM
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ZettaiSeigi
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:36:13 AM
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:31:18 AM
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:24:59 AM
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Ludicrous_Liam
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:27:06 AM
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"and it is brilliant feeling" - should be "and it is a brilliant feeling"
"Much of what you loved about last year's game" - it came out 2 years ago.
Though you really DIDN'T go into specific details (I guess I commend you for it...nothing worse than a spoiler for your faveourite game), it was a very nicely written review nonetheless.
On a side note: Critics come up with the lamest reasons to put down a perfectly good game. Most who haven't gave it 90+ comment on the linearity. Its been the same since the first and isnt gunna change anytime soon, because its perfect for uncharted/cinematic games in genral. I mean jesus these guys get paid to write these reviews aswell...
EDIT: Wow, overall metacritic score is 93 now. What reviews did they manage to find from the gutter to make that score? -_-
I also noted that Uncharted 3 has 40 reviews a day since the embargo lifted...batman has like 23. A lot more reviews to skew the overall score...especially from the likes of eurogamer. 8/10. 8 out of 10. What. The. Hell. Where. They. THINKING!? Everybody and their dog know that uncharted isnt a 8/10 from the flamming trailers.
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ZettaiSeigi
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:41:46 AM
Anyway, we all know that one stupid review would not ruin it for those who intended to buy the game since it was announced.
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:34:26 AM
I can see all the hate mail Eurogamer will get over that score. It's a bit like when some sources gave MGS4 a 7/10 and saying the only flaw was long loading times and even longer cutscenes. Pffft, some people just don't belong in journalism if they don't do their jobs right.
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Gamer Girl Gemo
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:53:21 AM
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My excitement for this game escalates with each new bit of insight into it. So close!!
On another note, where's our good ol' friend _____________? I think he might flip out when he sees this score harhar ;)
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:38:21 AM
Rather than just giving up on school, find that nice balance between Uncharted 3 and school. Give up extra-curricular stuff, sport, debating team, Glee club, dancing, drama, chess club, anything that isn't essential to your studies.
Uncharted comes second in priorities for the next 3 months. One below school or work, one above your boyfriend / girlfriend.
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:33:40 AM
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Qubex
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:12:19 AM
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A hearty and sincere congratulations to the entire Naughty Dog team. You deserve the highest of honours, and the greatest of successes.
Let the game speak for itself... let the fans adour your creation.
An extraordinary thing will happen on the 1st of November... the true essence of what makes a superb video game will be known and experienced... they way it should be.
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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PasteNuggs
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:23:22 AM
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I knew as soon as I saw the score it wasn't Ben since he just mentioned how he doesn't give super high scores. Anyways awesome review. I have next Tuesday and Wednesday off for this. Can't wait.
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BigBoss4ever
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:24:25 AM
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Let me beat the Uncharted 3 and then get back to my Dark souls, planning put 400+ hours into it to platinum the DS. spent 190 hours on Demon souls to platinum it, I think at least double that hours in Dark Souls based on its much bigger scale of the world and more weapons. :D
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Nas Is Like
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:56:14 PM
Good luck though, a game like that needs time put into it so it can be enjoyed even more.
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FM23
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 7:59:38 PM
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 1:56:59 AM
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Anywho, an excellent review for a game that deserves nothing less. Can't wait until next weekend. This game is gonna get PLAYED!
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:41:11 AM
... Don't worry John and Arnold, I said "nearly" everything. :)
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Zubair
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:07:16 AM
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aaronisbla
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:22:58 AM
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ZenChichiri
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 3:30:33 AM
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Anyways this game looks so killer. Some games I try not to pump myself up for too much to simply end up disappointed in the end, but with this game I know I could never hype it too much.
Oh and by the way if anyone on here is interested I started a blog about gaming. My first writeup concerns Uncharted 3 if anyone is interested.
http://realgamersnews.com/
By the way, the title of the website and my inability to take anything too seriously should be an indicator that it's not really news which is in no way direct competition for this website. I just thought I would throw it out there.
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___________
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 5:09:59 AM
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im kinda leaning towards sonic, after playing the first few levels at the expo and the 2 demos i have really enjoyed them.
but the beta and MP experience for uncharted 3, and the level they had at the expo really bored me.
hmmmmmmmmm, too many games and too little time!
why oh why did my assignment have to be due next week!?
:(
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:32:30 AM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 11:06:00 AM
You take care of Sonic for us. I'll be too busy with UC3 to try it myself. You can tell us how it is.
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Nas Is Like
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:58:36 PM
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___________
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 9:29:08 AM
ill take nostalgic fun over typical hollywood michael bay crap any day of the week!
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Underdog15
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 1:09:15 PM
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Kingharris
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 7:05:12 AM
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Zubair
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 7:25:31 AM
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tridon
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 8:14:54 AM
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Awesome review, Arnold! It's great to see you back here and writing the review for one of the biggest games in history. Here I was playing Batman: Arkham City the other day saying that I don't think anything (including Uncharted 3) will top it for GotY and then I see reviews like this I question myself. I definitely have a lot of gaming ahead of me! I start Battlefield 3 tonight and I have one week to complete that because nothing's coming in the way of me and Uncharted 3! Can't wait to see more Nathan/Elena/Sully shenanigans! =D
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jimmyhandsome
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 8:19:14 AM
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Ultimate_Balla
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 9:41:48 AM
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Ludicrous_Liam
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:38:26 PM
As Important as these tests are...nothing will stop me from playing uncharted, even if I have to fit in revision sessions like every half hour or something haha.
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mk ultra
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 11:56:29 AM
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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 2:41:48 PM
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jdt1981
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:34:57 PM
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JustXTheTip
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:46:02 PM
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Fane1024
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 6:17:56 AM
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PharaohJR
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 4:56:15 PM
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Lairfan
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 6:37:39 PM
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Awesome job ND. I am heavily pumped for this game now, and even more firm in my belief that buying the Collector's Edition was a good idea.
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T W O
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 7:57:17 PM
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Thank you Arnold.
You can always count on the PSXE staff to write a classy review.
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fatelementality
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 8:07:45 PM
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Happiness
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 11:58:55 AM
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I just wish I had a better TV to play this gem on.
Good review btw. You leave us with the game's stories to find out and explore for ourselves. Thanks for merely appreciating the quality of this game and leaving it for us to find out what its going to be all about.
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Teddie9
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 8:54:08 PM
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maxpontiac
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Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 7:44:38 PM
I am so hyped for this game now!!