• 2Nov 09

  Uncharted 2: A reason to buy a PS3?

  Are things suddenly looking up for the Playstation 3 or is it just me? The PS3 Slim with a lower price point seems to have grabbed many people's attentions, and the new advertising campaign is a lot more memorable and on-target than previous campaigns. And then there are the multitude of new exclusives hitting the console over the next six months or so, the first of which is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Here is a system that has so far promised a great deal and, it has to be said, delivered far less than what was hoped. It's not without its must-have games – Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2, and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune but it's arguable whether any of these are system sellers. And now comes Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, the sequel to the already-brilliant original. Announced and unveiled a year ago, the game was released on Oct. 13. The first reviews are now starting to come in and they are universally positive. In fact, two of the first officially recognized reviews have given the game perfect scores.

  Playstation: The Official Magazine got in there first and gave the game 10 out of 10. With a scoring system out of 5 and the fact we're talking the official magazine here I guess that was inevitable. GameSpot describes Uncharted 2 has 'a complete game that is completely awesome'. GamesRadar has now given it 10 out of 10 and described it as "brilliant," "amazing," and "a killer-app" likely to drive Xbox 360 fanboys to tears. While IGN has given it 9.5 out of 10 which while not perfect is still mightily impressive. They describe the graphics as "the best of the best" and talk up every other aspect as well. In essence, reviewers are stating this is a game without a weak spot.

  The reviews so far have praised the graphics without hesitation, and even the above trailer suggests they are the best we've yet seen in a video game. The storyline is also top notch, and the voice acting and script are good enough to help blur the lines between games and movies, although this is an interactive movie that will last you at least 10 hours. And then there is the new multiplayer, which again has elicited nothing but praise.

  I'm sure there will be some reviews more that focus on the small aspects of the game which could be improved, and the scores may unfairly reflect that, but overall it seems Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is one game that has convinced reviewers of its brilliance. The question now is whether it's the game that can persuade the mainstream that they need to buy a PS3.

  • Posted Nov 2, 2009 3:07 am GMT
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• 27Oct 09

  Finally, Uncharted 2 and a surprise(with pictures)

  Hi everyone, guess what arrived today, after one week waiting for it? Uncharted 2.

  It's been a while since I purchased a new game after being a few days out. The last time was with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare when I bought my PS3, it cost me 60 Euros. Games here aren't cheap and I prefer buying them online: Example: a new sealed game costs around 70 Euros, and that's too much in my opinion. When I was in the Army, I didn't had a problem in buying a game for such price but now times are different... I simply can't buy a new game for 70 Euros. Blame the world crisis perhaps...

  That's why I buy them online and/or wait for a price drop. I got Uncharted 2 for 50 Euros. After a very boring weekend hunting pigeons in GTA: IV, I decided to go outside and buy a new game, I couldn't wait for Uncharted 2 . I found Resistance 2 for 29.89 Euros. It was a game that I was looking forward to buy but I didn't had the chance, until I saw it on the shelf. I think I'm going to wait until Christmas for a new game because these two will keep me busy for a very long time. What a timing, Modern Warfare 2 is almost here...oh well.

  

  What about you? Do you buy games at full price or do you buy them online and/or wait for a price drop? Happy gaming.

  • Posted Oct 27, 2009 12:24 pm GMT
  • Category: Games
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• 25Oct 09

  Ohnoes...I was Tagged

  So, it seems that my turn has arrived. Private_Adam was kind enough to tag me. I think the virus is spreading again. Without any further ado, here's 10 things about me:

  1 - I am a freelance writer and a moderator at NoobFeed.com, which is a new site that was brought to life by Gamespot members.

  2 - I am a trophy hunter. I do enjoy a game tough, but then I simply like to collect all the trophies. I have a total of 9 platinum trophies and my most dificult one was Killzone 2.

  3 - Altought I am a big FPS fan, I haven't played Resistance 2. I've been waiting for a price drop for a long time because in my country a new game costs around 70 Euros.

  4 - I plan to write an editorial next week. It's been a while since I wrote one.

  5 - I lied when I said that I had 10 random things about me, I only have 5. Sorry about that!

  In the end, I leave you with the users that I would like to tag:

  ***SPOILER***

  GAME OVER!

  • Posted Oct 25, 2009 5:24 am GMT
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