A brand new gameplay trailer has just been released for the Batman: Arkham Asylum game. I’ll shut up and let you watch it before I babble on some more…
Wow! It’s good, isn’t it? As you can see, the gameplay looks like a bit of a mix-up of Splinter Cell and Chronicles of Riddick, where you need to stick to the shadows and be clever about your choices.
The game is set to come out this summer. You can view the previous trailer here, which contains some other great footage.
Yesterday I was introduced to an Xbox Live Arcade game that I was previously unaware of (well, sort of). Namely; Bionic Commando Rearmed.
The game is an updated version of an 8-bit NES classic where you use a bionic arm to navigate through levels and defeat bad guys. True to the 8-bit gaming age, this game requires a huge amount of dedication to complete (also see Megaman 9!). The only thing weird about Bionic Commando Rearmed is that I couldn’t understand why it was rated 18.
That was until today, where I did a little bit of research…
Bionic Commando Rearmed is rated 18 due to the original controversial ending being kept and graphically enhanced. I don’t really want to spoil anything, but for those who want to know as badly as I did, you can view the original ending below.
According to Capcom:
“It was a tough decision to make, but it came down to either paying homage to the original game and taking the higher rating hit, or to watering down one of the most important scenes of the original,” (Capcom commented in regards to the rating).
Well, I for one respect their decision. The huge amount of dedication gone into this update is obvious within minutes of playing this game. It really comes across as a labour of love.
Anyway, if you haven’t had the chance to play it I strongly advise you check it out. For 800MS points you are getting a fantastic deal considering some of the alternatives priced of that and above.
I have been a HUGE Batman/Joker fan for many years but have always been let down by the game offerings in the past (except for Batman Vengeance and the more recent Lego Batman. Damn, I love that game!)
Hopefully, this game will be almost as good as I want it to be (it already looks awesome! And the choice for Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to lend their acting talents has made me extremely happy). Only time will tell, but until then, enjoy this fantastic game trailer.
Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from all the RPGs and action games on the Xbox 360, and enjoy playing a racing game.
Recently I got the urge to purchase the highly recommended Burnout: Paradise. I have been a huge fan of the series ever since Burnout 3 on the Xbox (original). It’s a bit more of an arcade-handling driving game compared to the likes of Project Gotham Racing and Forza Motorsport, but I prefer that. (It’s also very adrenaline-fueled and great for multiplayer!).
I was just about to buy a copy when I stumbled across something interesting in the pre-order listings. Namely, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box. For the same price as the original release (£24.99 at time or writing)!
So, what’s new with the “Ultimate Box”?
An enhanced and improved version of Burnout Paradise.
New vehicles including motorbikes.
New game modes and challenges
All new offline party mode for 2-8 players
Day to night cycle and weather effects
Basically it is the old version with all the online downloadable content included as well as a few minor tweaks to improve gameplay. So, if your thinking about buying this great game, just hold on for a few more weeks and purchase a copy of Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box instead!
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