MMO and Game Industry Related blogging
Posted On Thursday, May 13th, 2010 By Jay
It’s been quite a trip these past couple of years. I remember 4 years ago, about this time of year, setting out on an adventure to join the gaming industry. Yesterday I got let go, layed off and I will save you the various Emperor’s New Groove quotes I want to make.
Today is a new day. The sun is shining, the air is fresh and spring is in the air. It’s time to do a little spring cleaning.
Posted On Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 By Jay
It isn’t often that I play and enjoy stealth games. I haven’t seriously returned to this genre since the original Splinter Cell. Even though stealth isn’t my preferred genre, I suggest this title to gaming fans everywhere! The folks up at Ubisoft Montreal have outdone themselves.
Below I illustrate systems or concepts I found interesting while playing Conviction.
Michael Ironside is Sam Fisher
Cover Mechanic and Resource Management.
VO, or as the AI like to say “asshole this, asshole that! Think that will work asshole! Asshole! Asshole!”
Michael Ironside is Sam Fisher
Not system or even design related I know. At first I was taken aback and wondering how his arms grew back after that dreadful fall from that mars elevator. I realize his voice is not new to Splinter Cell fans. It was however new to me. His voice acting, coupled with excellently written dialog made Sam’s many cut-scenes and quips quite bearable. To celebrate, for the first time on GToB, I’ve embedded a youtube video. Watch it.
O that’s nice!
Cover Mechanic and Resource Management
Normally I wouldn’t bother covering the basics of the stealth genre. I feel that it is the responsibility of the game studio to create a set Continue Reading
Posted On Monday, May 3rd, 2010 By Jay
I’m back!
Finally! Wordpress breaths again! Serves me right for keeping around 2 year old plugins…
Moving on! I have many updates and plenty of observations, things I like and other GToB none sense!
On with the show! Below is the list of games I either am currently playing, have played (and beaten) and plan to play in the coming month.
Splinter Cell: Conviction – 360 – Beat
Civilization 4: Mod Fall from Heaven 2 – PC
Super Street Fighter 4 – 360 – zomg awesome
Blood Bowl PC: Dark Elf Edition
It’s a wonder I have any time. I’m sooo excited that I can post again! Eat it Intertoobs!!!
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