[Dean's World] Kevin D.: Let's Get Our Game On!

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Posted by Kevin D.:
Let's Get Our Game On!
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1189714130.shtml


   It seems to me that the time has come for the gamers here at Dean's
   World to let everyone know what console or PC games they are playing
   and what they are looking forward to. Maybe we can get a love
   connection via [1]Xbox LIVE going or swap some [2]Miis? Who knows what
   may bloom in the comments... we can only dream.

   I've recently purchased an [3]Xbox 360 because there are too many
   games coming out that I cannot ignore. And there were a handful of
   [4]Xbox games I wanted to play.

   The first game I conquered on my new-car-smelling 360 was [5]Fable:
   The Lost Chapters. I had it for the PC but the desire to mod it
   overcame me so often I never got far in it because it became too easy.
   A particularly wise person might observe that I should stop modding
   it. Well, no duh. But I didn't. Anyway, I had a blasty-blast with it
   and I'm eagerly looking forward to [6]Fable 2 which should come out
   sometime next year.

   After that I got into [7]Gears of War a tad but I wasn't too thrilled
   with it because it's my scientifically proven opinion that
   first-person-shooters are better on the PC. Analog sticks ain't got
   nothin' on the keyboard and mouse. Since Gears of War, however,
   stressed finding and using cover I found I didn't suck at it as bad as
   I thought I would.

   Dipping my toe into [8]Xbox Live Arcade, much like a child being
   coaxed into a murky pond whose depths contain such evils only the
   insane and genius truly comprehend, I downloaded [9]Wing Commander
   Arena. And saw one of my favorite franchises of all time getting raped
   by a fat, sweaty man clawing desperately at its raw, reddened flesh;
   the game unable to escape the suffocating folds of man-flesh that
   seemed as endless as the oceans themselves.

   So, yeah, I was a tad annoyed.

   Then [10]Metroid Prime 3: Corruption came out and the darkened skies
   parted and light, as if carried on the wings of angles, pierced
   through the veil and told me, "Peace unto you, Kevin D. Rejoice and be
   glad. For on this day at a GameStop near you comes your gaming savior.
   You shall know it wrapped in plastic and with a price tag of $49.99."

   And the voice was right. It's the closest to PC FPS gaming a console
   will ever get. It's without peer on any console. Utterly amazing.

   But then I find out [11]Eternal Sonata, a quirky little RPG, is coming
   out on Monday and I already pre-ordered it. Eternal Sonata's premise
   is so absurd it can't help be awesome. Follow the link to learn more
   about the title.

   It won't be until November that the game I purchased my Xbox 360 for
   comes out. That game, ladies and gentlemen, is [12]Mass Effect. Tired
   of playing in George Lucas' sandbox, BioWare created their own sandbox
   and the results are amazing. The game is shaping up to be one of the
   best action-RPGs of the year.

   Sadly, there are no games on the horizon that I classify as a "Must
   Buy" for the PlayStation 3. I know I will be getting a PS3 eventually
   but that not going to happen until [13]Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the
   Patriots comes out. That's, at this time, Q1 2008.

   Though, [14]Folklore looks pretty compelling.

   Oh, and I bought [15]Kameo: Elements of Power when I got my 360 but I
   didn't want to jump into another action-RPG after just beating Fable.
   But if you can I strongly suggest buying the soundtrack for Kameo. One
   of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in my life. And I own over 300
   of 'em!

   So, what's everyone else got going on?

References

   1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_live
   2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mii
   3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360
   4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox
   5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable:_The_Lost_Chapters
   6. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable_2
   7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gears_of_war
   8. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Live_Arcade
   9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Commander_Arena
  10. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metroid_prime_3
  11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sonata
  12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_effect
  13. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_4
  14. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folklore_%28video_game%29
  15. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kameo:_elements_of_power