Update
Heat Wave Edition
With the recent ungodly heat in my area it would be suicidal to attempt to play games in my gaming space that equates to little more than a human sized microwave. So I've turned to mostly handheld games to fill my spare time in the recent days.
What I've Been Playing...
Pokemon Heart-Gold (DS) : I'm not sure what it is about Pokemon that I enjoy so much. While most turn-based RPGs have lost their luster over the past few years, Pokemon manages to feed my inner compulsion for a slow methodical experience. Maybe it is pure nostalgia, or the immense joy of compulsive collection and developing hundreds of little monsters, something about Pokemon makes it step outside the boundaries of triviality and into something more valuable (although insignificant). So I've really been enjoying that, my Alakazam/Typhlosion/Raikou/Gyarados Team pulls through for me again and again.
Canabalt (Iphone): Canabalt is a brilliant game. It is a wonderful example of both simplicity and depth. This one button platformer was originally a flash game but has become a hallmark of my Ipod for a few months now. In Canabalt you play a small suit wearing man who is trying to escape some disaster by running from crumbling roof top to roof top. You increase speed as you progressively move forward and avoid obstacles but loss control as you gain speed, so you can purposely hit object to slow yourself down and gain control, but slow down too much and you may miss the oncoming jump. Addicting and fun Canabalt should be on every gamer's Ipod/Iphone.
What I've Been Listening To...
GiantBombcast: One of my favourite podcasts the Giant Bomb crew offers one of the funniest and most enjoyable gaming discussion on ITunes. Off topic and personal the Giant Bomb Crew has a unique chemistry lacking in most other podcasts of the same nature. If your interested in video-games and you have an Mp3 the GiantBombCast is a must.
The News...
Kojima may be working on MGS5: In a recent interview Kojima talked around questions that he may be in fact working on an MGS5, he say that he is interested in developing an MGS5, given the feedback from 4, as well as developing a squeal to PeaceWalker with the mechanics and world he has laid out. He says a new project would not be in development as long as MGS4, because as he says the game industry does not work like that anymore. Could this be the PS3 exclusive announcement he hinted at at E3? I personally doubt that his upcoming game will be MGS related but the prospect of another Kojima directed Metal Gear, is always exciting.
Dragon Age of Effect 2: Bioware has confirmed that Dragon Age 2 will be a more streamlined experience akin to Mass Effect 2. As a gamer who prefers sitting on a couch to play console games this news excites me, but I can see how the PC Baldur's Gate fan base would be upset. The game will feature 1 playable race that can be either male or female, will incorporate a more accessible combat system and be a cinematic experience, the game is planned for launch early 2011.
Other News Highlights
>>> Dead Space 2 gets downloadable prequel (Dead Space Ignition) ...
>>> Enslaved gets North American Release Date (October 5th) ...
>>> Probably no Assassin's Creed III in 2011 ...
>>> PS4 will be developed with developers in mind ...
>>> New 360 sees sales spike in Japan, diminishes quickly ...
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