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Review: Army of Two – The 40th Day (PS3/Xbox360)

By Steve Power on January 18, 2010

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The Charge:
Fight Together! Survive Together!

Opening Statement:
The first Army of Two was an effective 3rd person shooter that borrowed liberally from other, better games and made a decent first impression before quickly fading to bargain bins. The requisite sequel is now upon us, and our titular army of two has some new tricks up their sleeves. Does Army of Two: The 40th Day rise above the machismo and fist-bumping to provide a world-cass shooter?

Facts of the Case:
Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios have long parted ways with former employers at SSC. As the owners and sole operatives of TransWorld Operatives, they answer to no one save their sassy handler, Alice Murray. The dynamic duo has just finished up a routine job in Shanghai when all hell breaks loose. An armed force has launched an all out assault on the city, and carnage is everywhere. Our brothers in arms find themselves racing through Shanghai as it crumbles all around them. Co-op tactics and visceral action are the order of the day as Salem and Rios struggle to find Alice in the chaos, and attempt to discover the truth behind the 40th Day Initiative.

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This entry is filed under PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360 and tagged army of two, bromance, co-op, fistbump, multiplayer, PS3, Reviews, Xbox360. | 1 Comment

Final Fantasy XIII – Internatonal Trailer

By Steve Power on January 15, 2010

Witness the English debut of Final Fantasy XIII:

I’d been having a hard time drumming up any personal interest in this game… until now. THAT is how you sell an epic RPG experience. My calendar is now marked for March 6th, 2010. The game ships for PS3 and 360, so no one need be left out… except for wii owners… suckers.

This entry is filed under News, PS3, Xbox 360 and tagged epicness, final fantasy, omg!, PS3, some american chick singing, Xbox360. | 2 Comments

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 46: Rock ‘n’ Roll High School

By Erich on January 14, 2010

Jon and Steve join Erich for a gamestravaganza of epic-ish proportions! There is praise-singing for Darksiders and Bayonetta, admiration for Army of Two: the 40th Day, and iPhone game recommendations by Steve (yes… Steve). In other news, Jon digs into Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Erich can’t stop talking about Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (though he does so long enough to give his long overdue impressions of Batman: Arkham Asylum), and Steve talks about going to the coolest high school ever. Keeping with the awkward teen theme, the crew wraps things up with this week’s Symposium Ad Nauseum: the ideal video game prom date.

You can share your high school memories in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing us at feedback@pixelverdict.com.

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This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged Army of Two: the 40th Day, Batman Arkham Asylum, Bayonetta, Darksiders, Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks, Pinball Hall of Fame Williams Collection.

Pictosium ad Nauseum: The Ideal Prom Date

By Dave on January 12, 2010

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Here’s your chance to wow all those Alpha males and the cheerleaders who shot you down. The limo rolls up, the gymanisum door opens and the assembled crowd gasps as they see you, a shocking image of uber-confidence with the following draped on your shoulder:

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BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 45: What Adam Said

By Erich on January 7, 2010

Erich, Dave, and Adam cover a lot of video game ground this episode: Dave’s first impressions of the much-anticipated Bayonetta, Adam’s disappointment about delayed Dragon Age DLC, Erich’s downloadable dabbling and love of Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection. One thing you won’t hear is what Adam accidentally said then asked be edited out. How awful was it? You’ll just have to guess. Meanwhile, enjoy this week’s Symposium Ad Nauseum: Babies. Make your New Year’s resolution to listen to this podcast. It’s way easier than losing weight.

You can join in our unwarranted harassment of Adam in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing 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 babies, Bayonetta, castle crashers, dead space, Dragon Age, Pinball Hall of Fame Williams Collection, Shadow Complex, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection.

Dragon Age Expansion announced!

By Steve Power on January 6, 2010

From the Makers of the Best RPG of 2009, Dragon Age: Origins, comes the first official expansion pack.

For centuries, the Grey Wardens—the ancient order of guardians, sworn to unite and defend the lands—have been battling the darkspawn forces. Legend spoke that slaying the Archdemon would have put an end to the darkspawn threat for centuries to come, but somehow they remain.

You are the Grey Warden Commander and have been entrusted with the duty of rebuilding the order of Grey Wardens and uncovering the secrets of the darkspawn and how they managed to remain.

How you choose to rebuild your order, how you resolve the conflict with “The Architect”, and how you determine the fate of the darkspawn will be but some of the many complex choices that await and shape your journey as you venture to the new land of Amaranthine.

A Stunning World Expanded: BioWare’s deepest universe to date just got bigger with an all new area of the world to explore, Amaranthine

Unlock the secrets of the Darkspawn and their true motivations
Rebuild the Grey Warden order and establish their base of operations at Vigil’s Keep

All-new Complex Moral Choices: Embark on an epic story that is completely defined and reactive to your play style

Shape your entire experience based on the choices you make and how your handle complex situations

New Ways to Customize your Hero: Experience additional spells, abilities, specializations, and items to further personalize and customize your hero and party

Import your character from Dragon Age: Origins or start anew as a Grey Warden from the neighboring land of Orlais
Encounter five all-new party members and an old favorite from Dragon Age: Origins

Even more Bone-Crushing, Visceral Combat: Battle against a new range of horrific and terrifying creatures

Put your skills to the test against an evolved, intelligent breed of Darkspawn and other menacing creatures including the Inferno Golem and Spectral Dragon!

Let me the first to say; “HELL YES!” Release date is at the end of the trailer, and it’s closer than you think!

This entry is filed under News and tagged best of 2009, Bioware, dlc, Dragon Age, Expansion, PC, PS3, rpg, Xbox360.

Symposium ad Nauseum: Babies!

By Dave on January 5, 2010

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The new year is upon us and as 2009 withers away and dies like the geriatric old man that our clip art catalogs dictate, let us welcome in 2010 with a nod to babies, that universal symbol of newness and poop!

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