So I haven't really had the time to write a blog in the past few months, but that doesn't mean I've wanted to talk about a few things. Namely, gaming. Some interesting developments have occurred in the past few months, and I just wanted to relay some of my thoughts on the matter. So here it goes.
Halo: Reach - After a long wait, the Halo we've been waiting for. I can truly say to you that this is the Halo we've wanted and Bungie wanted to give us. Everything in the game defeats its predecessor in almost every way. I can honestly say that this is my favorite Halo game and my new favorite game. It is terrificly awesome to see a developer go out on a high note on a beloved franchise, and this is how you do it.
Should the media review multiplayer? - I've been thinking about this one for a while. Most reviews chuck in a novelty comment like "I really like the multiplayer". But often they don't brush on what is really the ups and downs of multiplayer. With games like Modern Warfare 2 changing the online experience, we need more input on this issue. The only way you could get an honest review is if you are an avid player and have experience with a multiplayer's gameplay. Things would have been better if Infinity Ward hadn't put in Commando, but they would have had no way of knowing it unless the community had voiced it's outrage (which it did, but the problem wasn't fixed). I am well aware that the community is also to blame for this, but knowing which problems arise from certain game mechanics is important for developers to ensure everyone can have a good time. Seriously, anyone can jump into halo and start having fun. I weep for those inexperienced players who try to weed casually into Call of Duty. Important for people to know what they're dealing with in all aspects of the game.
Finally, some games - Now ever since the release of Halo: Reach, I haven't really been excited for any new games. I may pick up Black Ops or Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, but those games look like something I've already played (and in many ways are). That's not to say that I won't enjoy them, I'm just not excited for them as much. As of right now, there are three games that spark my interest. First, Bulletstorm. I freaking love the concept of being creative with your kills, and being given an arsenal of original weapons to do it with. People can fly seems to be a promising developer, and I've never been steered wrong by Epic and EA before. Secondly, Bioshock: Infinite. Now, I'll admit it, the first Bioshock took me like a year to complete because well, I'm a big pussy. It scared me, and I was a little bitch about it. But despite my wussiness, it has to be one of the best games ever. So when I saw that this new Bioshock will take place in an American dystopia in the sky with tons of awesome looking gameplay mechanics, I started to get excited. Color me a bitch, but this one might only take me six months to do. And finally, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Anyone who says this is more of a gigantic patch than an actual expansion is a moron. This is without a doubt the BIGGEST expansion Blizzard has ever done, and probably the biggest in MMO history. The world will change FOREVER, and we're all just along for the ride.
That's it for now and possibly a while. We'll see in the coming months.
