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FPS Rantings

March 19th, 2008

New Gears of War update fixes crashing problem

So I finally installed Gears of War on my PC (for the umpteenth time). Now why would I want to do a thing like that when the game keeps crashing? Because there was an update released, and who knows? It just might get me past the point where the game always fails.
FYI, I’ve never managed […]

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February 8th, 2008

Launch period for Legendary revealed, but still no exact date

Legendary is coming. According to Atari and Gamecock, the FPS will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC when it ships this summer. The game is developed by Spark Unlimited and is set in a world where someone was foolish enough to open Pandora’s Box.
Bet you can guess who that someone is.
Legendary […]

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December 14th, 2007

Time proclaims Halo 3 as 2007’s best game

There are many words to describe Halo 3. Fans would call it “teh awesome,” others think “multiplayer is king,” and I say “Bungie’s on to something here.” But if there’s any description I wouldn’t give Halo 3, it’s what Time Magazine just used:
“Like a pebble that has been rounded over the centuries by the gentle […]

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December 7th, 2007

Soldier of Fortune’s multiplayer still rocks but single-player game is another matter

I used to play a lot of Soldier of Fortune’s multiplayer because aside from the awesome gore, I get more bang (sorry) for the buck after finishing the single player campaign. Since the third installment is a mess and I don’t have a copy of part two, I was inspired to open the old box […]

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November 13th, 2007

Ode to my favorite games retailer branch

Speaking of my favorite retailer DataBlitz, I’ve just found out from my local branch that today is their last day—meaning they’re selling old games at rock-bottom prices and that the branch would be closed for good starting tomorrow. I was almost tempted to show up with my credit card because of the dirt-cheap costs, but […]

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November 9th, 2007

Clive Barker’s Jericho review

If Clive Barker’s Jericho is capable of moving your bowels, then you may consider the game as art. However, the horror author’s second foray into video games is more reminiscent of a glossy Hollywood film—big on production value and budget, but rather shallow in depth.

It’s not clear up to what extent was Clive Barker’s […]

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November 8th, 2007

Still no sign of Gears of War for the PC in the Philippines

Yes, I lurk at my retailer’s site on a constant basis. I even call them everyday to check. But despite my efforts, there’s still no news of Gears’ PC version. My only assurance that it’s coming this month is the Upcoming Games section at the lower right part of the screen. It says November 2007, […]

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November 7th, 2007

Gears of War for the PC ships with a problem, but there’s a fix

Yes, the day I’ve been waiting for is finally here. Gears of War for the PC has finally shipped. Gone are the days of detesting the Xbox players for having an exclusive shooter that’s arguably the best 360 title to date (yes, it’s not Halo 3 or Bioshock).

I’m still lurking around my local retailer […]

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November 1st, 2007

How the real Big Daddy and Little Sister would look in your kitchen

Sigh. The things kids do for their parents. Sometimes, you wonder who the adult is. This video is a very good example:

Yes, it’s silly, it’s funny, but it’s also endearing.
Happy Halloween!
Tags: big-daddy, big_daddy, Bioshock, fps, fps_games, little-sister, little_sister, pc_games, xbox_360, xbox_360_games

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October 31st, 2007

Crap-Detector: Crysis is prettier in DirectX 10

Remember that bit about Crysis needing DirectX 10 (and Windows Vista) so that you can view all the eye candy in their gorgeous glory? Well, forget I ever mentioned it.

Some geniuses at the Crysis-Online forums have just discovered that by simply copying and pasting a line in Crysis’ configuration file, you can now enable […]

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October 12th, 2007

You don’t know Jericho: Meet Billie Church

Another game I’m looking forward to is Clive Barker’s Jericho, which is scheduled to come out on the 23rd this month. Like his previous foray into games, Clive Barker made Jericho a first-person shooter. This time, there’s a twist: you control multiple members of a special ops team. Yes, the previous “special” abilities similar to […]

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October 9th, 2007

Half-Life 2: Episode Two lets you enjoy a joyride with Alyx

That’s right–you can drive around huge open spaces with Eli Vance’s hot daughter. Wanna see how it looks? Of course you do. Watch the video below:

I’m just surprised how the gal manages to stay in the vehicle even without wearing a seatbelt.
Tags: episode_2, episode_two, fps, fps_games, half_life, half_life_2, hl2, pc_games, Videos

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