Battle: LA is one of the many alien movies to be coming out this year, and it seems there is a good chance is will be the best.
The story of Battle: LA is that meteor showers hit multiple cities across the world. The main character is a Sergeant Major who is planning on retiring. While training Marines they all are called into a deployment zone. Eventually they're sent out to get to a police station to find and rescue any survivors, and to do this before a planned bombing raid happens. On the way there they platoon is attacked, and so ensues the battle for survival and LA.
Battle: LA has great mix of story telling, combat, and tense moments. All in all the visuals are a great sign, and this movie not being in 3D is a plus.
In such, Battle: LA is a definite theatrical watch, and an eager wait to buy.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Killzone 3
Killzone 3 is a well created game that has flaws and glitches just like any other game. Is it finally the Killzone game we've always wanted from Guerilla Games, or will it just get shot down like Visari?
Graphics:
When I play Killzone 3 it looks like I have a HDTV instead of a crappy 2004 SDTV sitting on my shelf. What a treat this must be for those 150 people in the world with a 3DTV. I honestly wish I could just go to Best Buy or something and borrow one just to try it out. Regardless, gameplay graphics have their ups and downs. The blood looks pretty much awful. The blood looks like an artery is hit every time you touch a Helghast, but this has been a constant through all the Killzones and I've come to accept that. Other than that there is little to no graphical glitches that just make you laugh instead of game changers.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is the same as any other shooter, point, aim, spray. However, this time around Guerilla Games has decided to put a more cinematic feel into the game and there is many on-rail/vehicle scenarios. Of all these the level in which you jump from oil rig thingy with a Heleghast jetpack. The biggest change to Killzone 3's gameplay is the controls and responsiveness. If anyone has played Killzone 2 they remember the horrible controls, and the time it took from pulling the trigger to actually shooting was unbareable. Unfourtunetly my favorite part of Killzone 2 where you dragged your gun across the screen instead of moving like a bipod is basicly gone. And to anyone who played Killzone 2 the ending is much much much much easier in Killzone 3 and way more satisfying.
Story:
Basicly the Helghast forces where being with held by Visari, but now that he is dead they are unleashing everything to destroy the ISA forces. The Chairman of the Helghan Senate has started the creation of a biological weapon, and formed a destructive plan that starts to unravel. In this story you play as the Sarge Sefchenko (I honestly don't know how to spell it) and often fight with the Captain Narville and your trusted squad mate Rico. All in all a decent story, but not by any means the best.
Sound:
The sounds are all decent within Killzone 3. From the radio chatter you hear between ISA squads. To the screaming of Helghan as you rip into them and their squad around them. The soundtrack is as all ways an epic arrangement of music. The only problem, however, lies within the voice acting. This is often seen within the scenes where the Helghast Senate is having their war meetings. The talking just doesn't seem natural, and looks often thrown in just to finish it.
Multiplayer:
The multiplayer has 3 different assortments of gametypes. The first is Guerilla Warfare where it is straight up team death match, and the best way to learn the ropes and get your first unlock points. Next, is the original Warzone where the ISA and Helghast battle with objectives constantly changing. Finally, there is Objective where the ISA attack a facility and the Helghast must defend it. Objective is my favorite because in between each objective a cut scene is shown with the top players as the "stars" of the scene. Now, I mentioned unlocks before and this is my explination of them. As you level up unlock points are gained and can be spent on different classes giving you new weapons, upgraded equipment, and a new sidearm. It's an intersting idea but it may not be enough as time goes on.
Overall:
A definet buy to anyone needing a new FPS or loves the Killzone series like I do.
Graphics: 9/10 Guerilla Games proves itself again
Gameplay: 8/10 FPS with a little bit tacked on
Story: 6/10 Generic but good enough
Sound: 7/10 Voice acting bogs the game down, but it refuses to get stuck in the mud
Multiplayer: 9/10 Good old Warzone with a few other decent modes
Overall: 9/10 AWSOME!! BUY!! BUY!! BUY!!
Graphics:
When I play Killzone 3 it looks like I have a HDTV instead of a crappy 2004 SDTV sitting on my shelf. What a treat this must be for those 150 people in the world with a 3DTV. I honestly wish I could just go to Best Buy or something and borrow one just to try it out. Regardless, gameplay graphics have their ups and downs. The blood looks pretty much awful. The blood looks like an artery is hit every time you touch a Helghast, but this has been a constant through all the Killzones and I've come to accept that. Other than that there is little to no graphical glitches that just make you laugh instead of game changers.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is the same as any other shooter, point, aim, spray. However, this time around Guerilla Games has decided to put a more cinematic feel into the game and there is many on-rail/vehicle scenarios. Of all these the level in which you jump from oil rig thingy with a Heleghast jetpack. The biggest change to Killzone 3's gameplay is the controls and responsiveness. If anyone has played Killzone 2 they remember the horrible controls, and the time it took from pulling the trigger to actually shooting was unbareable. Unfourtunetly my favorite part of Killzone 2 where you dragged your gun across the screen instead of moving like a bipod is basicly gone. And to anyone who played Killzone 2 the ending is much much much much easier in Killzone 3 and way more satisfying.
Story:
Basicly the Helghast forces where being with held by Visari, but now that he is dead they are unleashing everything to destroy the ISA forces. The Chairman of the Helghan Senate has started the creation of a biological weapon, and formed a destructive plan that starts to unravel. In this story you play as the Sarge Sefchenko (I honestly don't know how to spell it) and often fight with the Captain Narville and your trusted squad mate Rico. All in all a decent story, but not by any means the best.
Sound:
The sounds are all decent within Killzone 3. From the radio chatter you hear between ISA squads. To the screaming of Helghan as you rip into them and their squad around them. The soundtrack is as all ways an epic arrangement of music. The only problem, however, lies within the voice acting. This is often seen within the scenes where the Helghast Senate is having their war meetings. The talking just doesn't seem natural, and looks often thrown in just to finish it.
Multiplayer:
The multiplayer has 3 different assortments of gametypes. The first is Guerilla Warfare where it is straight up team death match, and the best way to learn the ropes and get your first unlock points. Next, is the original Warzone where the ISA and Helghast battle with objectives constantly changing. Finally, there is Objective where the ISA attack a facility and the Helghast must defend it. Objective is my favorite because in between each objective a cut scene is shown with the top players as the "stars" of the scene. Now, I mentioned unlocks before and this is my explination of them. As you level up unlock points are gained and can be spent on different classes giving you new weapons, upgraded equipment, and a new sidearm. It's an intersting idea but it may not be enough as time goes on.
Overall:
A definet buy to anyone needing a new FPS or loves the Killzone series like I do.
Graphics: 9/10 Guerilla Games proves itself again
Gameplay: 8/10 FPS with a little bit tacked on
Story: 6/10 Generic but good enough
Sound: 7/10 Voice acting bogs the game down, but it refuses to get stuck in the mud
Multiplayer: 9/10 Good old Warzone with a few other decent modes
Overall: 9/10 AWSOME!! BUY!! BUY!! BUY!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Youtube Channel
My offical youtube channel has been set up. http://www.youtube.com/user/Russianroulette001
comment, rate, share, subscribe, and of course enjoy
comment, rate, share, subscribe, and of course enjoy
Saturday, January 29, 2011
LittleBigPlanet 2
LittleBigPlanet 2 is and extremely addictive game that is based off of the creations of other players.
Graphics:
The graphics in LittleBigPlanet 2 aren't anything special, but it is a nice change of pace from the whole must look real graphics. Levels in single player range from a queen's bakery to a spaceship. However, even though the enviorments are different in the big picture they are greatly similar in level view. Now, community based levels are where the greatest variety of levels stem from. Many people have created levels that are greatly diverse in colors as well as the lighting of the levels.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is a simple get the scoreboard, or finish line, in the the fastest time possible. To do this you must jump, finangle, and finese your way across platforms and traps. However, the best way to play LittleBigPlanet 2 is by downloading communtiy created maps and game types. These can range anywhere from Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, to asteroids, and even running away from a shark. All in all the gameplay is what makes this game so great. However, the gameplay is much better when you are playing with multiple players expecially with friends.
Story:
The single player story of this game is actually quite entertaining as well as being decently funny. So the basic story is that the Negativitron is stealing all happiness on LittleBigPlanet and you must help the Alliance in creating any army to fight and destroy the Negativitron. Thats about as much information as there is to give.
Sound:
The sound of the gamee is pretty decent, but the sound track is what makes the game what it is. Though not the best there is always a decent beat playing, and helps make the game more enjoyable. The characters during cut scenes sound great, but once it comes to gameplay the only make like grunts instead of words.
Multiplayer:
There is many race and multiplayer game types, however no are all that much fun. The best game type, I found, was the basketball game type that community created. Beyond map making, and playing with other players there is not much the multiplayer in LittleBigPlanet 2.
Overall:
The game is worth a definet buy, but if you really are on the fence about this game obviously rent it first.
Graphics: 7/10 Nothing special, but it definitly makes the game what it is
Gameplay: 9/10 Great fun, and the main part of LittleBigPlanet 2
Story: 6/10 Pretty weak, but it has its' moments
Multiplayer: 9/10 If you don't play with friends or other people it's not that fun
Overall: 9/10 Worth the 60 dollar price tag
Graphics:
The graphics in LittleBigPlanet 2 aren't anything special, but it is a nice change of pace from the whole must look real graphics. Levels in single player range from a queen's bakery to a spaceship. However, even though the enviorments are different in the big picture they are greatly similar in level view. Now, community based levels are where the greatest variety of levels stem from. Many people have created levels that are greatly diverse in colors as well as the lighting of the levels.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is a simple get the scoreboard, or finish line, in the the fastest time possible. To do this you must jump, finangle, and finese your way across platforms and traps. However, the best way to play LittleBigPlanet 2 is by downloading communtiy created maps and game types. These can range anywhere from Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, to asteroids, and even running away from a shark. All in all the gameplay is what makes this game so great. However, the gameplay is much better when you are playing with multiple players expecially with friends.
Story:
The single player story of this game is actually quite entertaining as well as being decently funny. So the basic story is that the Negativitron is stealing all happiness on LittleBigPlanet and you must help the Alliance in creating any army to fight and destroy the Negativitron. Thats about as much information as there is to give.
Sound:
The sound of the gamee is pretty decent, but the sound track is what makes the game what it is. Though not the best there is always a decent beat playing, and helps make the game more enjoyable. The characters during cut scenes sound great, but once it comes to gameplay the only make like grunts instead of words.
Multiplayer:
There is many race and multiplayer game types, however no are all that much fun. The best game type, I found, was the basketball game type that community created. Beyond map making, and playing with other players there is not much the multiplayer in LittleBigPlanet 2.
Overall:
The game is worth a definet buy, but if you really are on the fence about this game obviously rent it first.
Graphics: 7/10 Nothing special, but it definitly makes the game what it is
Gameplay: 9/10 Great fun, and the main part of LittleBigPlanet 2
Story: 6/10 Pretty weak, but it has its' moments
Multiplayer: 9/10 If you don't play with friends or other people it's not that fun
Overall: 9/10 Worth the 60 dollar price tag
The Social Network
The Social Network is the true story of Mark Zuckerburg's creation of Facebook, and the "troubles" that come with it. The Social Network takes place during multiple time frames, but the main setting is during the trials in which Mark is being sued by his best fried Eduardo Saverin and the rich prep brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. However, much of the movie is flashbacks to which Mark explains how Facebook came to be. Surprisingly enough it all started when Mark gets dumped by his girlfriend Erica Albright, and in a drunken outrage he creates a website "Facemash.com". In time Tyle and cameron confront him about creating a Harvard dating site. Mark takes this idea, builds off of it and asks his best friend Eduardo for help in Co-Founding "Facebook".
The Social Network is obviously a drama-esque movie, and I won't lie I'm not a drama fan. This happens to be one of the few movies that doesnt have something blowing up or have me bursting out in laughter that I really enjoyed. I'm going to say right out that I'm not a "Facebook" fanatic, and only go on every so often, but learning the history of it was quite interesting.
All in all,The Social Network is an enjoyable film that deserves atleast one watch.
The Social Network is obviously a drama-esque movie, and I won't lie I'm not a drama fan. This happens to be one of the few movies that doesnt have something blowing up or have me bursting out in laughter that I really enjoyed. I'm going to say right out that I'm not a "Facebook" fanatic, and only go on every so often, but learning the history of it was quite interesting.
All in all,The Social Network is an enjoyable film that deserves atleast one watch.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
My top movies
Since the Academy decided to have 10 movies I will have 10 as well, and in no particular order:
The Town
Inception
Toy Story 3
Despicable Me
True Grit
Salt
The Book of Eli
Brooklyn's Finest
The Social Network
Green Zone
The Town
Inception
Toy Story 3
Despicable Me
True Grit
Salt
The Book of Eli
Brooklyn's Finest
The Social Network
Green Zone
Monday, November 29, 2010
Civilization V
I have never been a huge player in the Civilization area. I've always loved strategy games, but I never actually played a Civilization game. I had some money and wanted a new game and figured its been getting decent reviews why not take a wack at it. Well I'm happy to say I've found this game to be a homerun.
Story: You want to win...
Gameplay: The gameplay in Civ 5 is a basic RTS matchup but has so much deeper roots than I've even found yet. So the basic idea is to start off with a small city and become a massive superpower empire. However, on the way you will have to deal with starvation, barbarians, and other factions who are working towards the same goal. The basic idea is to start a net of money and start conquering or buying out all oposing factions. During this time you learn new technologys all the way from simple archery to laser beams and stealth bombers. As the game progresses you move into different eras Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Rennisance, Industrial, Modern, and Futuristic (I don't remember what this is called exactly because I have yet to get there). Also, every civilization (18 total) has two special units as well as a special ability that comes into play. Example being Japan uses Bushido so that even weakened units fight with the same strength.
Graphics: One reason I love Civ 5 is that the graphics aren't there to impress anyone. Everything has a cartoonish feel to it, and it makes for great fun. However, when you have a massive army of tanks and infantry it makes for quite a sight. Explosions and what have you are no exceptional sight, however once you have a bustling city going it looks quite impressive. All in all the graphics aren't an amazing game changer however for what the game requires it gets the job done.
Sound: The sound is decent, but by no means extrodinary. The sound track consists of soothing music that won't get your blood boiling or put you to sleep. Battle noises are just like most games with battle. Guys dying give out a shriek of pain, things exploding make a loud boom noise, and cows mooing sound like cows mooing. Nothing here makes you think "Woah that sounded awsome!", but on the counter part nothing makes you feel like the game wasn't trying hard at all.
Story: No score, because there isn't a story really.
Gameplay:9/10 Keeps the fun rolling even without action
Graphics:7/10 Gets the job done
Sound:7/10 Cows sound like cows... Hurray!
Overall: 8.5/10 Worth a buy
Story: You want to win...
Gameplay: The gameplay in Civ 5 is a basic RTS matchup but has so much deeper roots than I've even found yet. So the basic idea is to start off with a small city and become a massive superpower empire. However, on the way you will have to deal with starvation, barbarians, and other factions who are working towards the same goal. The basic idea is to start a net of money and start conquering or buying out all oposing factions. During this time you learn new technologys all the way from simple archery to laser beams and stealth bombers. As the game progresses you move into different eras Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Rennisance, Industrial, Modern, and Futuristic (I don't remember what this is called exactly because I have yet to get there). Also, every civilization (18 total) has two special units as well as a special ability that comes into play. Example being Japan uses Bushido so that even weakened units fight with the same strength.
Graphics: One reason I love Civ 5 is that the graphics aren't there to impress anyone. Everything has a cartoonish feel to it, and it makes for great fun. However, when you have a massive army of tanks and infantry it makes for quite a sight. Explosions and what have you are no exceptional sight, however once you have a bustling city going it looks quite impressive. All in all the graphics aren't an amazing game changer however for what the game requires it gets the job done.
Sound: The sound is decent, but by no means extrodinary. The sound track consists of soothing music that won't get your blood boiling or put you to sleep. Battle noises are just like most games with battle. Guys dying give out a shriek of pain, things exploding make a loud boom noise, and cows mooing sound like cows mooing. Nothing here makes you think "Woah that sounded awsome!", but on the counter part nothing makes you feel like the game wasn't trying hard at all.
Story: No score, because there isn't a story really.
Gameplay:9/10 Keeps the fun rolling even without action
Graphics:7/10 Gets the job done
Sound:7/10 Cows sound like cows... Hurray!
Overall: 8.5/10 Worth a buy
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