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[Dukefrukem]

4 new gameplay vids of Left 4 Dead 2:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/51031.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/51033.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/51035.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/51038.html

It's gonna be really hard to hide as infected during daylight versus matches.

im so spending more money on this game

[number8]

:lol: What the fuck is this?

[Morris Schæffer]

Perfect Dark XBLA shows itself:

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_8039_en.html

[Skitch]

I'm so getting that.

[Saya]

I really haven't paid attention to this title, but Scribblenauts (DS) is now one of my most anticipated games. Which each impression I read this game gets better and better in my eyes.



Random impressions:

I had played all the big titles at E3. Private showings of God of War III, Heavy Rain, Alan Wake. But at 4:00 on Thursday, I was wandering around the show floor, wondering what else I had to see. I saw a small little booth for "Scribblenauts!" in the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment section. I mean, who goes to that booth? But I remember hearing about it on GAF, and so I decided to check it out.

Best game of E3? Without a fucking doubt. Anyone who says otherwise did not play Scribblenauts. Best game of all time? Jesus Christ, I don't know, maybe. It's a game that challenges your IMAGINATION. No other game has ever done that.

So listen to this story. I was in the early levels; I didn't quite have an idea of how ridiculously in-depth the database was. I was summoning things like ladders, glasses of water, rayguns, what have you. But I reached a level with zombie robots, and the zombie robots kept killing me. Rayguns didn't work, a torch didn't work, a pickaxe didn't work. In my frustration, I wrote in "Time Machine". And one popped up. What the fuck? A smile dawned on my face. I hopped in, and the option was given to me to either travel to the past or the future. I chose past. When I hopped out, there were fucking dinosaurs walking around. I clicked one, and realized I could RIDE THEM. So I hopped on a fucking DINOSAUR, traveled back to the present, and stomped the shit out of robot zombies. Did you just read that sentence? Did you really? I FUCKING TRAVELED THROUGH TIME AND JUMPED ON A DINOSAUR AND USED IT TO KILL MOTHERFUCKING ROBOT ZOMBIES. This game is unbelievable. Impossible. There's nothing you can't do.

Holy fucking shit.

Just FYI:

God beats nearly all enemies, including giant crabs, cthulhu, and einstein. Zombies however, turn God into zombie God. :-D

More: Scribblenauts passes our ten-word challenge with flying colors

We were extremely impressed with our time with Scribblenauts on the E3 show floor, but in a weird way, we felt this primal desire to conquer it. After an evening of brainstorming, we developed ten words we were certain would stump the game's seemingly infinite vocabulary -- the surprising results of our little experiment are posted after the jump!

1. Internet -- While we thought the developer wouldn't bother including something as intangible as the intarwebs, entering the word actually spawns a little computer. A little adorable computer. Scribblenauts 1, Joystiq 0.

2. Tattoo -- How could the game possibly render a piece of body art? By spawning a sheet of temporary tattoos, of course. Clever, Scribblenauts. Very clever.

3. Air -- How could you even tell if the game spawned air? Inputting this word creates a tiny puff of air that, when dragged and dropped, is absorbed into the surrounding air. 3-0.

4. Molecule -- No object is too small for Scribblenauts' vocabulary. We entered molecule, and received a tiny model of a molecule in turn.

5. Scribblenauts -- Instead of causing the game to become self-aware, an event that would certainly lead to the destruction of mankind, entering Scribblenauts causes the original character model for Maxwell, the game's protagonist, to appear.

6. Narwhal -- Not only did it cause a horn-touting whale to appear, but we were able to ride atop its back, crossing the liquid divide between us and a Starite. Incredible.

7. Lutefisk -- Sure enough, a bright white fish appeared and began to flop around the level. Oddly enough, a previously spawned Santa Claus ran up and ate the Lutefisk. He must have a cast-iron stomach.

8. Plumbob -- No dice! The game's lead designer was hanging over our shoulder as we entered in this unrecognized word. He quickly asked what it was, pulled out his phone and feverishly sent some unknown party a text message. "Okay," he said. "It'll be in the final product."

9. Stanchion -- The bulk of us actually thought this word was made up -- but Scribblenauts managed to spawn a weight-bearing post, which is apparently what a stanchion is.

10. Joystiq -- Upon entering Joystiq, the game brought up the spell check menu, asking us if we meant to spell "Joystick." We're willing to count this, but we're hoping 5th Cell can manage to include some representation of our site in the final product.

So awesome! This sounds like the game I need right now. Very casual and tons of fun. :P

[EyesWideOpen]

Anbody who's interested Prince of Persia (360) is on sale today for $19.97 on amazon.

[megladon8]

I was playing "Worms" last night.

I love that game.

Any other fans here?

[number8]

I really haven't paid attention to this title, but Scribblenauts (DS) is now one of my most anticipated games. Which each impression I read this game gets better and better in my eyes.

Holy shit. If I have money, I'd buy a DS just to play that.

[megladon8]

That does sound awesome, Amnesiac.

Is it by the same genius mind(s) behind "Psychonauts"?

[megladon8]

So E3 brought announcement of yet another game in the "Halo" franchise.

This one is called "Halo: Reach".

[Dukefrukem]

check out this game. it's feels like a combination between Kill Bill, Grindhouse and the Matrix.

[Milky Joe]

I was playing "Worms" last night.

I love that game.

Any other fans here?

Hells. yes. Maybe my favorite game of all time.

[Sycophant]

Yeah, Worms is pretty great. Some of my favorite multiplayer experiences have been with Worms Armageddon.

Anyone know if the PSP version is any good? A few PSP-owning friends of mine are considering picking up copies for wireless play.

[megladon8]

Yeah, Worms is pretty great. Some of my favorite multiplayer experiences have been with Worms Armageddon.

Anyone know if the PSP version is any good? A few PSP-owning friends of mine are considering picking up copies for wireless play.

I can't tell you from experience, but looking at the reviews it seems both PSP games are good, with the second one being significantly better.

"Worms: Open Warfare" and "Worms: Open Warfare 2" are their titles.

[Winston*]

I read a review of one of the Worms 3D games yesterday. The closing line was "This is the place to go if you want a 3D Worms Experience". Who are these people?

[Milky Joe]

I read a review of one of the Worms 3D games yesterday. The closing line was "This is the place to go if you want a 3D Worms Experience". Who are these people?

gaming journalists.

[number8]

check out this game. it's feels like a combination between Kill Bill, Grindhouse and the Matrix.

Heh. That guy looks like David Carradine.

[Dukefrukem]

I made a list of What's Hot/Missing Games If you guys wanna check it out. There's some good stuff at E3 this year. Input is welcomed.

[Justin]

Target has a great selection of games on clearance right now for the 360. I got Prince of Persia and Afro Samurai for 14.99 each today. They just started marking them down today so I would get there quick if they still have some.

[Skitch]

Target has a great selection of games on clearance right now for the 360. I got Prince of Persia and Afro Samurai for 14.99 each today. They just started marking them down today so I would get there quick if they still have some.

Thanks for the heads up! Been wanting that Afro Samurai.

[Saya]

New Max Payne:

He’s been out of commission for a while, but did you really think Max Payne was done for good? Not if he has anything to say about it. Game Informer has the world-exclusive on Rockstar’s return to the grittiest cop on the streets with Max Payne 3. Our 10-page cover story will give you the scoop on what has happened to Payne over the last 10 years and why he’s back to a life of blood and violence.

[number8]

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Does he get a nerdy sidekick who stars in trendy computer commercials?

[Spun Lepton]

Max Payne 3?! ritch:

I loved the first two.

[Saya]

Wow, I didn't know there was another Alien vs Predator game in the works. I knew about that Aliens: Colonial Marines game, but this one looks sweet too.

Game info:
Developed at Rebellion by the team responsible for the original 1999 classic, in the all-new Aliens vs. Predator players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species; the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. Aliens vs. Predator will also feature unique 3-way online multiplayer, allowing gamers to pit the three species against each other in the ultimate battle for survival and for the right to be crowned the deadliest species.

Aliens vs. Predator™ will be the first title to be launched in SEGA’s forthcoming series of Aliens games licensed by Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing).

Story:
On planet BG-386 a colonist mining group discovers an ancient pyramid containing a dark and horrible secret. Across the stars a race of warriors is alerted to the discovery of their pyramid and a hunting party is dispatched to ensure that it remains sealed at all costs, whilst deep inside the ruined pyramid a malevolent intelligence awakes from centuries of dormancy.

Marine

The Marine’s story is an incredible fight against the odds, and the horrors lurking in the dark. Beset on all sides yet armed to the teeth, the Colonial Marine represents humanity’s last stand with the firepower to fight back.

Alien

As the Alien, players will discover what it’s like to be the most murderous and lethal creature in the universe, with the ability to traverse any surface with awesome agility in order to get close enough to unleash its deadly teeth and claws.

Predator

A master of the hunt, the Predator grants the player a suite of exotic weaponry and equipment with which to stalk its unknowing prey. Earn the greatest honour by ambushing prey up-close and butchering them for a gory trophy kill.

Platforms:
Aliens vs. Predator is set to be released on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC in early 2010.

IGN's Aliens vs. Predator First Look preview:

The basic concept remains the same. Aliens, a Predator and a number of Colonial Marines are mixing it up and you have the opportunity to play as each faction. This time around, there is a strict linear story which plays out Call of Duty style, switching between perspectives after each level. One of the Predator's holy temples has been defiled by the Marines, who in turn have accidentally awakened the ancient Alien Queen living in it bowels. The first batch of "junior" predators storm in and get slaughtered by the Aliens. And thus, one of the elite alien-hunting Predators is sent in to clean up the mess.

We were shown a level from the Predator portion of the campaign, with a promise of an unveiling of the Colonial Marines at E3. The Predator is a bad ass killing machine. He's also one ugly mofo. But despite being armed to the teeth and the greatest hunting species in the galaxy, he's not invincible. In fact, very quickly you'll learn that the Predator is a hunter, not a commando -- you can't run headlong into situations and expect to live. The Predator wins by dividing his enemy and using stealth to catch them unaware. That's not to say the Predator can't survive a direct tussle, but he's best served when played to his strengths.

Looks cool:

[number8]

Emo Mario Kart love song.