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Author Archive for Evan Velez
Evan is not only a contributing editor but also the official west coast liaison for the site. He is a Sony fanboy without regard but has also spent countless hours grinding away in Azeroth. A true video game music enthusiast and a well versed video game historian. You do not want to argue with the man, you will probably lose.
PlayStation Store Update 3/11
Usually I write a blurb about what is in the update, but this week Final Fantasy XIII came out. This is your blurb, but expect a lot of things in the coming days. Spend some money!
GT5 Nights Trailer
At this point in time, Gran Turismo is the Alan Wake of the PS3. The game has been teased for years, and fans have patiently waited. However, the one difference is that Alan Wake now has a release date, where as Gran Turismo 5 does not. Hell, we even got a portable version of Gran Turismo… The fact there is no release date still does not stop Polyphony Digital from releasing more trailers. The Nights Trailer is on the disc for God of War 3, but my buddies at the PS Nation Podcast were kind enough to post this trailer up. I would advise putting on a diaper before seeing this trailer, because this trailer is beautiful. Enjoy. Trailer available after the jump.
Gowalla App Comes To Android
I know this isn’t exactly gaming related, but on the social networking front, tools that track one’s location have become all the rage. Gowalla and Foursquare are two of the biggest names in this means of social networking. Although it doesn’t sound like a game, you can actually play mini games within these apps. For example, on Gowalla you can gather stubs at locations and actually earn real life rewards, such as special discounts.
Personally, I have been waiting for Gowalla to finally hit the Android Market, so today is a big day for me. If you want, download the Gowalla app, and you can see where I’m at. You could even write me an email telling me that I need to eat healthier, or go out more, the possibilities are endless. I would suggest checking this out.
Rock Band Network Music Store Up And Running
If you recall the announcement last year, there was going to be a Rock Band store for artists and smaller labels, so that they could get there music onto Rock Band. The network is now up and running. This is huge to anyone who wants to get their songs up and reap the benefits of this form of digital distribution. Artists can offer different pricing points for their songs, and they will receive 30% of the sale price.
Tmobile has also teamed up with MTVGames in order to create an Artist spotlight feature for the RBN. This feature will gain artists further exposure and is wonderful to any artist that is chosen. It is terrific to finally see smaller artists get their music up and make money off of the sales. Full day 1 release list available after the break.
PlayStation Store Update 3/4
Hello everyone, this weeks update is up and it is time for more of my rambling about the releases. The Capcom sale continues this week, with Super Puzzle Fighter getting a price drop. Also, there is a bundle for the first two Penny Arcade games, right in time for PAX East, which is in a few weeks. We have 3 demos and no new releases this week. A few DLC packs for MLB 10 The Show for any lazy players out there. As well as the second installment of Resident Evil 5 DLC. Video fans, enjoy a new episode of Pulse and the Tester, oddly enough no new Qore this week, but it should most likely be here next week. Nothing too special on the PS3 end.
On the PSP front, we have 4 new releases this week, including both of the 2010 baseball games. 5 new minis also dropped, which all have acceptable pricing. A good update for Go owners. Interesting to see a shift like this, hopefully next week brings even more good stuff. Full release list available after the break. See you all next week.
Shoot1Up Review
Shoot1Up is an Xbox 360 Indie title that was developed by Nathan Fouts, whose other game, Weapon of Choice, met warm reception on the 360. At first glance, you may think, hmmm, a shmup where you shoot the staff members of 1up.com. Well, this game is not that, so don’t worry if you are a fan of 1up, because there is no harm being done to them in this game.
Resident Evil 5: Lost In Nightmares Review
When Resident Evil 5 was released last year, many fans complained about the game being a departure from its survival/horror roots. The game was an action title in execution as well as atmosphere. Lost in Nightmares seems like it is Capcoms response to this criticism, but is it too little too late. Also, is it worth the price tag.
New Release Rundown Week of 2/28
This week is another doozy as far as releases go. I am broke from pre-ordering games for the rest of the month and I had to make a sacrifice. No BBC2 =(. This weeks biggest releases are Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Lunar: Silver Star Harmony, and Dante’s Inferno for PSP. The big duel for the week is between MLB 2K10 and MLB 10: The Show. I have my favorite Baseball game, but I won’t say that here.
As far as funny releases go, this week is pretty bare. I’m gonna have to really try. If you love good bashes then Spongebob will throw one on a boat? I told you guys I would have to try, I guess its not in me this week. Go buy some games. See you all back next week. Full release list available after the break.
God of War 3 Preview
As listeners of the Dualshockers Podcast, The ShockCast, know, I attended a Sony event on Wednesday and got hands on time with God of War 3. The stuff I got to play was NOT the E3 demo, it was a representation of the final game. I’m sorry Nintendo, but Sony had the best event this week.
PlayStation Store Update 2/25
Well hello readers, it is Thursday, which means it is my favorite day of the week, PlayStation Store day. The biggest sale item for the week is Warhawk and its DLC. Make sure you get extra greedy with Greed Corps this week. If you want to experience an old RPG, the Grandia is for you. We get two amazing demos this week, if you haven’t played the God Of War demo, get on it NOW! Also, there is a Darksiders demo as well, which is something that should be played as well. A metric crap ton of good DLC releases this week, with new DLC from Little Big Planet, Borderlands, Uncharted 2, and Valkryia Chronicles. This week also brings MAG dynamic themes, so you can further show your allegiance to your faction. Speaking of loyalty, there are also some Baseball team themes for MLB 10 The Show.
On the PSP front we have 2 new releases: Echoshift and GTI Club Supermini Fiesta. Also there are several new minis; however, I have to complain about the pricing on these once again. Other than that, the PSP update is a bit barren. The PS3 update alone makes this week an incredibly update. Go spend some money. Full update available after the break.
Interview With God Of War 3 Lead Combat Designer Adam Puhl
At the God of War 3 event last night, I was able to snag an interview with Adam Puhl, who was the Lead Combat Designer for God of War 3. He was able to share his insight on parts of the development process, as well as talk about the improvements we will be seeing in God of War 3. I was even able to get some information on Puhl’s inspiration for some of the ideas that were put into motion in God of War 3. I just name dropped this game 4 times in the introduction, but if you read my impressions coming later, you will know why.
Questions For The God of War Team
I’m going to keep this short, but if you have any questions for the team that worked on God of War 3, submit them now any questions I get, I will try and ask for you guys. Get them in right now because this is your chance.
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