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Review: Uncharted 2 — Among Thieves (Single-Player) (PS3)

By Dave on October 19, 2009

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The Charge:

“Aw crap.”

Opening Statement:

Back in the early days of my PS3 ownership, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was the first game I played. It immediately shot to the top 3 of my favorite-for-this-gen list of games. I had never before seen such a masterful approach to cinematic gaming; the folks at Naughty Dog has crafted the finest game/movie hybrid effort ever, mixing quality gameplay with an engrossing story and memorable characters.

Needless to say, since the announcement of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, I have been gripped in a churning excitement, restless with the anticipation of what delights Naughty Dog has cooked up this go-round. Click the jump for the review.

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This entry is filed under PS3, Reviews and tagged naughty dog, PS3, review, sony, uncharted 2.

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 34: Sega Genesis Retrospective

By Erich on October 15, 2009

It’s all Genesis all the time this week, as Dave, Adam, and Erich doff their nostalgic caps to a system that celebrates the 20th anniversary of its nationwide U.S. release this month. Memories, favorite games, not-so-favorite games, the fate of Sega and of its blue-needled mascot—the boys pack it all into 50 minutes of rambling goodness.

Share your Genesis memories in the comments below, or over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums. You can also email us at feedback@pixelverdict.com.

You can listen to the show with the player below, download it here, or subscribe through iTunes or by adding our feed to your podcatcher of choice.

This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged Altered Beast, Ames, Ecco the Dolphin, Kid Chameleon, pit fighter, Retrospective, Sega Genesis, Skitchin', Sonic The Hedgehog, streets of rage.

Review: Brütal Legend (PS3, Xbox 360)

By Jon Mercer on October 14, 2009

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The Charge:
A slice of gaming heaven that is louder than hell!

Opening Statement:
My hands quaked as I tore away the plastic cocoon as I had done countless times before. Visions of a teenager tracing his fingertips along the stack of heavy metal vinyl’s he had been given ownership of for an entire summer flashed before my eyes. I could feel a deep pulse building in the pit of my very being, like the marching hooves of an iron clad war machine. Just holding the disc, I could feel its electricity dance between my digits, threatening to suddenly spark, sending a jolt straight to my brain. As searing tears of joy carved trails down my face, and my bear trap grin spread wide and vicious, I looked up to the clouds and held aloft the horns in praise of the metal gods. Brütal Legend, Double Fine overseer Tim Schafer’s latest baby has arrived on crimson wings, its fiery mane blazing with the undulating power of heavy metal. But is Schafer’s latest labor of love a face-melting, soul thrashing, black magic epic, or another sad stroll down Hollywood Boulevard?

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This entry is filed under PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360 and tagged Brutal Legend, Double Fine, heavy metal, Jack Black, review, Tim Schafer. | 1 Comment

Symposium ad Nauseum: 16-bit to Current Gen

By Dave on October 13, 2009

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We’re all about the nostalgia on the PV, so here’s a soft-ball for all you flower children who grew up cutting your teeth on the SNES or Genesis (sorry, the TurboGrafx doesn’t count).

What beloved 16-bit hit would you love to see given a current-gen treatment on the system of your choice?

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This entry is filed under Symposium Ad Nauseum, Vintage and tagged 16-bit, genesis, snes, Symposium Ad Nauseum. | 3 Comments

Captain Enzo in “Halloween Plans”

By Dave on October 9, 2009

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This entry is filed under Humor and tagged captain enzo, comic, halloween.

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 33: Attack of the Goat People

By Erich on October 8, 2009

Dave and Tim join Erich for a discussion of games old and new, including Halo: ODST, Scribblenauts, The Beatles: Rock Band, Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story, and Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection. In news, Super Street Fighter IV has Dave super excited, and the boys allocate their gaming dollars for the rest of the year. This week’s Symposium Ad Nauseum is Zombie Killin’. This week’s show may or may not be crazy good. It depends on how much you like fake movie reviews written for small college newspapers.

Add your thoughts. comments, and ideas for October-related promotion puns below. You can also dish on this week’s episode over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums.

You can listen to the show with the player below, download it here, or subscribe through iTunes or by adding our feed to your podcatcher of choice.

This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged Beatles Rock Band, Bowser's Inside Story, Goat People, Halo: ODST, scribblenauts, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, Super Street Fighter IV.

Dave’s Take: Scribblenauts (DS)

By Dave on October 6, 2009

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As a committed “hardcore” type of gamer (yay Ninja Gaiden 2! Boo Horsez Magical Marshmallow Journeys), the fact that I had this game on my must-buy list was a big step out of my comfort zone.

But the previews I read about 5th Cell’s wonder-game had me craving it and so it resided just below Uncharted 2 on my most-anticipated fall gaming list. Does it live up to the hype?

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This entry is filed under DS, Reviews and tagged DS, fifth cell, nintendo, scribblenauts.

Symposium ad Nauseum: Zombie Killin’

By Dave on October 5, 2009

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In honor of Zombieland‘s impressive box office take, how about a little something something about our favorite shambling-undead-slaughtering memories in the virtual world.

Lord knows there are plenty to choose from.

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This entry is filed under Symposium Ad Nauseum and tagged Symposium Ad Nauseum, zombies. | 2 Comments

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