Here's my two cents on Guitar Hero III. I love it. I love it more than I love Rock Band. And mind you, Rock Band is a good and fun game, but it just doesn't keep me there for far too long. I don't know. Maybe it's because how boring the guitar play is. Maybe it's the okay list of songs available, even despite it having lots of downloadable songs every week. But truth is, I love Guitar Hero III more despite the lack of songs you get to download. Well, turns out I'm not the only one who thinks so. The world seems to love Guitar Hero too.
According to Activision, the Guitar Hero series have managed to garner over US$1 billion within 26 months while selling 14 million units. That's impressive, considering that the franchise was first developed by Harmonix (the creator of Rock Band). In a 1up article, they mentioned that Activision also claimed that Guitar Hero III has set an industry record (again) as the best selling title in a calendar year.
It was also mentioned that, despite their lack of downloadable songs, Guitar Hero III has surpassed 5 million song downloads as opposed to Rock Band's 2.5 million. And I must say, I've downloaded all Guitar Hero III songs but only a few of Rock Band's (mostly Bowie, Metallica, Blink 182 and All American Rejects).
This just shows how consumers do not look at developers but really concentrate on the title of the game seeing how the creators of the original Guitar Hero has moved on to Rock Band and still Guitar Hero stands above the multiplayer rhythmic game.
Friday, January 25, 2008
1 billion in 26 months
April 29 Marked
It is time to celebrate as our beloved Gran Theft Auto IV has been given a released date! That magical number is April 29th! Yes, this year! So rumours of it being released at the end of this year or next is false. Aren't you just glad? Let us all celebrate this special occasion by getting ourselves some hot coffee (if y'know what I mean).
Twisted Metal Extra Twisted
The PS2 still proves to be so popular in this country, especially since support for the system is still high. Thus, I think owners of PS2 would be happy to know that Twisted Metal Head On Extra Twisted Edition will be out February 5th (my birthday btw) for some never before seen levels as well as old school arenas to blast your opponents in. Here's a gameplay video from Jaffe himself.
PS: Seems like a lot of games are coming out February 5th.
Prototype Gameplay
Thursday, January 24, 2008
So Little Time
Just wanna leave a message that we're currently busy with work and we're trying to find ways of updating regularly. If you guys are interested, we'll be opening some slots soon for volunteer writers for this blog since two of our authors have gone awol. Catch you later!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Adult BruGamers
Well, turns out that most gamers in Brunei, and particularly gamers who tend to surf around the internet and our dear readers, are above the age of 22. This just shows how there are more adult gamers today than there used to be making this industry serious and mature. That, or we're just a bunch of old kids.
Anyway, a new poll is up if you haven't seen the left side of this site and this time we're asking if you still play your PlayStation 2. I mean, with the amount of games still being sold at store shelves in Brunei (if you know what I mean), who wouldn't right? Let us know and please, drop a message or two here to tell us what games you play, if you still know of the PS2.
NASA to Develop Educational MMORPG
There is almost little to say in this matter except the fact that it might sound like you're playing a game of Mass Effect in mute minus the fun.
But NASA believes that with this Learning Technology, explained on their official website;
Virtual worlds with scientifically accurate simulations could permit learners to tinker with chemical reactions in living cells, practice operating, and repairing expensive equipment, and experience microgravity, making it easier to grasp complex concepts and transfer this understanding quickly to practical problems.
Come to think of it, it does sound very promising. Maybe, once I finish that game I could apply for a job at NASA.
More insanely complete information here
BioShock, 12 nominations
BioShock is a game that I have to say is nothing like any other FPS games I've ever played. And in fact, it seems like I'm not the only one who thinks so. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has nominated BioShock in 12 interactive achievement awards and apparently that's more than any other games that have been nominated in the past.
So if you haven't had a piece of BioShock, you should try it now.
