On the Horizon (#5)

Here's a game I've been looking forward to for some time now. ☺

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***Battleborn***

Published by 2K Games

Developed by Gearbox Software

Will be released Feb 2016 

*Rating Pending*

(most likely M for Mature 17+)

I love the Borderlands games and after watching a few gameplay videos of Battleborn, I want it. It reminds me in many ways of Borderlands and that shouldn't be surprising considering it's Gearbox and 2K again.

This game has 25 different characters, 10 of which have been revealed on the official site. Multiplayer is a huge deal in this game, but I was relieved to find out that's not all it is. I'm not a fan of online multiplayer, so I'm really looking forward to, as is the case with most games I play, the Story Mode.

As much as I want another Borderlands, I think this game will satisfy me until Gearbox decides it's time for another foray into vault hunting. Fingers crossed. 

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#13)

Here's one I forgot...

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***Tomb Raider***

Published by Square Enix

Developed by Crystal Dynamics

Released 2013

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

This was one I picked up free a long time ago when Microsoft offered it to Xbox Live Gold users. I don't normally share every single one of those I pick up since I rarely play them longer than ten minutes or so and then they usually end up deleted from my console. I happened to play this one through to the end, however, and I quite enjoyed it, so I figured I'd add it to my 'loot I need to share with my readers' pile.

I was a Tomb Raider fan way back when I had a playstation (PS1). In fact, though I no longer have a working PS1, I still have Tomb Raider 1 & 2 (I also have Gran Turismo 1 & 2, but that's a different story). So this new take on the franchise was one I was eyeballing for a while. It was a nice bonus when Microsoft offered it for free.

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***Tomb Raider***
Definitive Edition

Published by Square Enix

Developed by Crystal Dynamics

Released 2014

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

While I'm at it, I might as well share that I also grabbed the Definitive Edition when it was offered free for Xbox One. It includes all the DLC and a few extras only available in the Def Ed. I haven't played it yet, but I'll get to it eventually, just to see what's different if for no other reason.

Until next time... 

On the Horizon (#4)

Did you hear? They're remaking Final Fantasy VII. Not porting the old game to the new consoles. Actually remaking it. Forgive me if I SQUEE here and now over this news. FINALLY!

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***Final Fantasy VII***
Remake

Will be published by Square Enix

Being developed by Square Eidos Interactive

Tentative release date December 2016 

*Rating Pending*

(Most likely T for Teen)

I can't even begin to express how much I'm looking forward to this game. This was the first FF game I ever played (not too long after that I played the original Final Fantasy on the NES), and I fell in love, so the idea of an actual remake is indescribable.

SQUEE!!

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#12)

So much loot, so little time. I'll play 'em though. I'm determined. Here's my latest score...

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***The Last of Us***
REMASTERED

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment 

Developed by Naughty Dog

Released 2015 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

This came with my PS4 but I've wondered about it off and on for a while now. Being that it's always been a Playstation exclusive, I wasn't sure I'd ever have a chance to play it. Good thing the Xbox One turned out to be a bigger Xbone than we ever thought it could be, thus encouraging us to splurge on a PS4. lol

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***Knack***

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment

Developed by SCE Japan Studio

Released 2013

*Rated E10 for Everyone 10+*

Hubby wanted this game and though I haven't tried playing it yet, it's super cute and our 9yo boy thinks it's great. We weren't sure he'd like it since he pretty much eats, breathes, and sleeps Skylanders, but he took to this game like a pro.

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***PS4***

That's right. I finally got a PS4. Hubby bought it for me as a surprise. I got the one bundled with The Last of Us, a game I thought sounded intriguing.

I'll have more to say once I've used it more, but so far, I far prefer the PS4 to the Xbone. 

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#11)

I got these a while ago, but I never mentioned it. I probably should since Tales of Vesperia quickly became one of my Top 10 favorite games. ☺ 

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***Tales of Vesperia***

Published by Namco Bandai Games

Developed by Namco Tales Studio

Released 2008 

*Rated T for Teen*

I've almost completed my second playthrough of this game. I got it for about $4 a couple months or so ago in the Xbox Live Marketplace. It was well worth it. It's a great game. I've really enjoyed it. Then I went and bought the disc version so I have a hard copy. Never know when Microsoft is gonna decide that the 360 no longer exists to them and all Marketplace purchases become null and void. (I'm a pessimist.)

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***Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike***

Released 2012 

*Rated TV-14*

Not a game, but definitely game related as it is the prequel movie to the Tales of Vesperia game. I liked the game so much that I decided the movie was worth getting...despite my dislike for the graphics style. ;) And I'm glad I did. This is a good movie, pretty funny, though I won't let my kids watch it 'til they're a little older (they're 9 & 12 now). Kinda bloody. Deserves the rating, definitely.

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#10)

Yet more loot, this time from my wishlist...

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***Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD***

Published by Ubisoft 

Developed by Ubisoft 

Released 2012 

*Rated M for Mature*

I wasn't sure I'd ever get this one. It's been on my wishlist since long before I even started this blog. I refuse to pay $20 for an arcade game. I mean, seriously? Overpriced much? Anyway, it went on sale for $5 in the Xbox Live Marketplace and that's more in my price range. 

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#9): Woe is... Xbone

Hubby bought an Xbox One. Seriously, "Xbone" is more accurate. It's a bonehead console. But he wanted Forza 6 and there was an Xbone that included it. He preordered the thing.

If you're the type of gamer that purchases a new console and wants to use it RIGHT NOW, don't get an Xbone. Seriously, hubby didn't even get to try Forza until TWO DAYS after he hooked this thing up. Granted, we don't have the fastest internet connection (AT&T U-verse), but it was still ridiculous. So much crap to download right from the start. Annoying.

I could give a comprehensive review already, but we've decided to buy a PS4 and do some comparisons. This should be fun...

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#8)

More new loot! I'm a spoiled brat, and hubby can't seem to tell me no when I ask for more games. It's a disease, it really is. Is there a gamer's anonymous out there somewhere?

Gears of War is a new, guilty pleasure of mine. I hate military style shooter games. I really enjoy GoW for some reason, and it all started with GoW Judgement. That was free for Xbox Live Gold users a while back and I decided to give it a shot, even though I don't always play the free games. I enjoyed it so much that I played it over and over and was pretty thrilled when GoW 3 went up for free a month or two ago. Then hubby took me shopping and we found the first two games. Figured I should complete the collection. ☺ 

The last two games listed below are old loot, but ones I hadn't mentioned getting. Figured since I have the collection now, I should include the two I already had. ♥

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***Gears of War***

Published by Microsoft Game Studios

Developed by Epic Games

Released 2006 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Found this at the local used game store. It was definitely within my price range ($2.99). It's not the Game of the Year edition, but I'm sure I'll like it just fine anyway. I'm curious about the storyline, though I don't like Marcus (main character) nearly as much as I like Baird (main character in Judgement, side character in the other games). Still, 3 has some humor in the writing, so I figure this game will as well. I look forward to trying it out, though I'm currently neck deep in Tales of Vesperia, and I won't start a new game until I get that one beat—I'm very close to beating it. Final boss and all that... ☺

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***Gears of War 2***

Published by Microsoft Game Studios

Developed by Epic Games

Released 2008 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Found this at the local used game store. Same as above, only $2.99. Not the Game of the Year, or Special, or Epic, or Platinum, or whatever they call them these days, but I think I'll enjoy it all the same. I don't do online, and I believe most of the DLC associated with these games is online play related, so I'm not missing out on anything. In my opinion, at least.

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***Gears of War 3***

Published by Microsoft Game Studios

Developed by Epic Games

Released 2011 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

This was free for Gold users on Xbox so I grabbed it, having enjoyed Judgement so much. I'm stuck on a stupid boss, but I'll eventually kick the crap outta that and finish the game. I haven't found this one to be quite as funny as Judgement, but it's still got its moments and I like it almost as much. I'll probably start this one over eventually, playing the first two games before finishing this one.

Fun, fun.

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***Gears of War: Judgement***

Published by Microsoft Game Studios

Developed by Epic Games

Released 2013 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

This was free for Gold users and the start of my weird liking for the GoW series. It's a prequel, I guess, to the trilogy. I'll admit, Baird is probably the reason I like this game. He's funny. I like funny in a game. The shoot-'em-up style of gameplay isn't really my forte, but Borderlands 2 got me used to the non-auto-aim style, so it's not really a big deal. The humor of Borderlands was the biggest draw for me and it seems to be the case with this game too.

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#7)

Hubby recently entered the world of PC gaming and dragged me along with him. We've only got a few games so far, and I'm planning a longer post about our switch from console gaming, but for now, here's our newest loot...

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***The Elder Scrolls Anthology***

Published by Bethesda

Developed by Bethesda

Released 2013 

*Rated T (teen) - M (mature 17+)*

In the big wide world of game modding, Skyrim specifically offers tens of thousands of options. Hubby's been having a blast modding the living crap outta Skyrim. He hasn't done much with the other games in this anthology, though I'm sure he'll give Oblivion a fair chance. Eventually.

Meanwhile, this is one of the prettiest collections I've ever seen. It includes Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion (Game of the Year Edition), and Skyrim (Legendary Edition), as well as maps for each. It's pretty neat.

Skyrim does require Steam registration in order to play, which if you ask me, kinda makes the whole buying a disc game pointless. And annoying.

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***Mass Effect Trilogy***

Published by EA Games

Developed by BioWare

Released 2012 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Hubby hasn't done much with this yet. He had some trouble getting the games loaded due to server issues on EA's end, and that pissed him off just a bit. It really sucks when you buy a disc game and then can't even play it because you're REQUIRED to go online to register it or whatever, and the company's site isn't even working right. Very frustrating. And kinda stupid. If we wanted to play online games, we'd buy... online games. Ugh.

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#6)

Holy crap. I went frickin' crazy a few weeks ago. I was going to share all the games/gaming-related items I bought, then I lost my internet... So I'm sharing all this now. :)  

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***Bayonetta***

Published by SEGA

Developed by PlatinumGames

Released 2009 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Dear God, this game is aimed so much at men, and pervy ones at that! [snort] Still, it's a pretty fun button-masher, and if you don't shy away from... suggestive garbage... I recommend it... so far...

***Devil May Cry: Animated Series***

Studio: Funimation Prod 

Released 2010 

*Not Rated* (I'd personally rate it M)

So, not a game, though definitely game-related as it's based on a game. I've watched all 12 episodes already, of course, so there will be a review in another post. Kinda funny, kinda interesting, kinda weird, kinda freaky, kinda gross. I kinda like it. A lot. 

***Brothers***

Published by 505 Games

Developed by Starbreeze Studios

Released 2013 

*Rated T for Teen*

Super cute puzzle/platformer game, where instead of beating the crap outta things, you have to overcome the baddies and bosses by getting around them. Very neat.*

***Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning***

Published by Electronic Arts, Inc.

Developed by 38 Studios/Big Huge Games

Released 2012 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Cool game. I wasn't too interested in this when it first came out, even after playing the demo. But $2.99 (Xbox Live Marketplace Black Friday Sale) is the magic number for me. 

***Tales from the Borderlands: Episode 1***

Published by 2K games

Developed by Gearbox Software and Tell Tale Games

Released 2014 

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Hilarious. More of an interactive movie than an actual video game, but still pretty cool. Only takes a couple of hours, but there are four more episodes on the way. And yes, I will be buying the season pass so I can save myself $5.* I mean, why not?

*Image links to Xbox Live Marketplace, where I also happened to swipe the box art.

Until next time...