Goodbye!

Goodbye everyone. I no longer can run two blogs, so I will have to stick with my better (which I enjoy more) one: http://www.cavemanrock.blogspot.com/

It has been nice, but this blog has been dying. If you want, feel free to follow my webcomic. Think of this blog as now closed.

Goodbye...

Gears Of War 3

Genre: Third-Person Shooter  Platform: Xbox 360

One of the most anticipated games of the year is finally out, Gears Of War 3. Was it worth all the weeks of waiting?

Resistance 3 Review

Genre: FPS  Platform: PS3

The final battle against the Chimera erupts, and only you can save the world. Is the game worth it?

Dead Island

Genre: Openworld Action RPG  Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360

A long delayed, openworld zombie slasher Action RPG is here. Was it worth the wait?

Madden NFL 12 Review

Genre: Sports  Platforms: PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, PSP.

The next game in the classic football game series is here. Does it live up to it's name?

My Webcomic

For fans of my work, I created a new webcomic that will post weekly on Saturdays. The comic is about a fat Caveman. I hope you enjoy it! Feel free to comment.

The first comic will be posted this Saturday coming. Here is the link: http://www.cavemanrock.blogspot.com/

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review

Genre: Action RPG  Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360

The latest game in the classic Action RPG series, Deus Ex is here. So, does it live up to the other games in the series?

No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise Review

Genre: Action Game  Platform: PS3, Xbox 360

The remake of the Wii exclusive No More Heroes game is here with motion controls. Is it any good?

GAAAAAAGGGGHH!!!

Ah! I am so damn angry! There is nothing to review again! I am so sorry. This is putting me under a lot of pressure, so I just wrote an article for you guys, which you can read below. Man, I hope there are some new games by next Saturday...

A Few Changes

Okay, so let's just say that I am getting pretty busy, and my life is getting in the way of this blog, so I am going to make a few changes. Read on to find out more.

Recommended Virtual Console Titles Part 2

This is a continuation of a series on the best Virtual Console titles that you may want to buy for your Wii. So, without further ado, we will begin our list (in no particular order.) WARNING: This will turn into a series like the iOS one did. If you are wondering where Mario is and all that, I am going in a certain order, and those will be mentioned eventually.

Quick Runescape Review

Introduction
I will have to be quick about this, so the format of the review will be a little different today - okay, so I started playing a browser based MMORPG called Runescape recently, and since I need something to review right now, I will talk about it. The game is a point and click fantasy MMORPG, and is free to play, unless you want to become a member and pay 5 bucks a month to play. It is officially the most popular free MMORPG with over 150 million registered accounts. So is it any good?

Limbo Review

Introduction
Limbo has finally been ported to PC via steam after a year of being on XBLA. The independent 2D "trial and death" game is about a boy looking for his sister, and he must solve puzzles and avoid traps along the way. The game's visuals are very dark and shadowy, giving the feel of old horror movies. This game is artwork... So, is it any good?

Recommended Virtual Console Titles Part 1

Is there anyone who still uses the Wii Shopping Channel on the Wii? Is there anyone who still uses the Wii? If there is, I know some virtual console games you should download and play that I will list in no particular order. Just be sure to have a Wii Points card around or something. WARNING: This will turn into a series like the iOS one did. If you are wondering where Mario is and all that, I am going in a certain order, and those will be mentioned eventually.

News Roundup

Today I will discuss the latest news and give my opinion on it. Ready? Okay.

Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions Review

NOTE: I reviewed the Nintendo 3DS handheld a few days ago, and I said it was way overpriced. Just today, it was announced that Nintendo would be cutting the price way down from $250 to $170, probably in hopes to raise sales.

Introduction
Are you a fan of Pac-Man, or Galaga? Are you a fan of 3D? Are you a fan of Pac-Man Championship Edition, Galaga Legions or sidescrolling platformers? Why am I asking this? Because I am reviewing a complication of games, some new and some old, but they all involve those two arcade classics. The game also comes with some achievements for each game included and a trailer for some stupid new TV show I don't care about. So, is it any good?

Some Great Games For The iPhone/iPod Part 3

There is no doubt that the iOS is a great handheld gaming device. There are lots of games out there for it, but... which ones are the best? This is what this series is all about, so hang on tight and let's download some games! (Some games are free and some are not.)

Nintendo 3DS Review

Introduction
I know this review is a few months late, but since the 3DS's sales were not amazing, maybe some of you reading this haven't bought it yet. Hopefully... Eh, whatever. I am bored. The 3DS is Nintendo's latest handheld gaming console, that can play games in 3D, although you can switch the 3D effect off. There is the ability to play some augmented-reality games too, and there are some other features like making Miis as well but it is fairly similar to the DSi for the most part. It has an eShop, where you can download games, some are old, some are new. So, is it any good? You may already know.

Catherine Review

Introduction
Today I review a sexy scary and weird puzzle platformer, Catherine. Catherine is a very hard game to describe, but I will try. In the game, you play as Vincent Brooks, a man trying to juggle his life around Katherine (his girlfriend) and Catherine (a mysterious young beauty). In the day, he tries to talk with Catherine and Katherine and hanging around the Stray Sheep Bar. At night, he gets stuck in a platformerish nightmare and he must get out alive. Yep, I have no idea how to describe this game. There is some moral choices thrown in as well, and there is also some multiplayer. So, is the game any good?

Call of Juarez: The Cartel Review

Introduction
Today I will review another FPS game, Call of Juarez: The Cartel. This game is part of a series of western type games, but this game is set in the present, in modern day Los Angeles as you take on a role as law enforcement agents. Lame. This game isn't set in the Wild West. This is set in the current West! Oh, and there is a few multiplayer modes in there as well including one where you can play 3-player cooperative play. At least there is no motion controls...

What Do Kids Learn From Video Games?

I am working on a review right now, so while you guys wait, enjoy this little article I threw together quickly. I have been thinking, and I believe kids may indeed learn from video games. Here are my reasons in no particular order. If you have a non-gaming parent nearby, show them. They may learn a thing or two from this.

Some Great Games For The iPhone/iPod Part 2

Okay, I am back from my vacation a little early, so I thought I would post a list of some more games for the iPhone and iPod that I recommend. I will warn you ahead of time that not all are free, but there may be "Lite" versions of these games. Ready? Okay, here we go.

Some Great Games For The iPhone/iPod

Hi, people of the Internet! I am feeling lazy today, (and I am kind of sick too) so I thought I would post something simple. Since I do not usually review iPhone/iPod games, so I thought I would just list some that I would recommend. Some of the games are free and some are not. Every game listed works on both the iPhone and iPod. (By the way, I am going on vacation later today, so I will not post on Saturday. I will be back on Monday.)

UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System Review

Introduction
There is not much to say about this as an intro. It is meant as an exercise tool, and you either use the Wii Remote, the Kinect or Playstation Move to work up your upper body strength. If you don't like that kind of thing, this will not make you like it. That is basically all I can say. Why am I reviewing something that sounds so boring? For you fine folks at home. So, is it any good?

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Review

Introduction
Are you guys into those old "B" movies? You know, the ones that are usually really hokey, and usually feature things like alien invasions, giant bugs and Godzilla? Cause if you do, you might like this game. Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a class based, slightly openworld arcade style shooter in which you save the world from an army of rampaging giant bugs. There are lots of modes, including singleplayer, co-op, survival and more. You can also drive vehicles. So, is it any good?

Top 5 Worst Video Games Of All Time

Geez! I still have yet to review a new game. Pathetic. I know. But I have a special treat for you. I think this is also important for you to know. So you won't go buying them, I am about to list the top 5 worst video games of all time. I hope you do not own any of these, because you would never be able to sell them.

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition Review

Introduction
When the first version of this game came out a year or two ago, I never reviewed it (this blog didn't exist back then.) I was never a big fan of fighting games, but I decided to review this one. If you played the original, you know the drill. It is a 2D fighting game with lots of characters to fight with. This version has more characters, and according to the website, "better" gameplay, but I would not know because I never played the original. So is it any good?

The Death Of Let's Plays (And More)

The U.S. Congress has proposed a new bill making pretty much everything on YouTube illegal. If a product is copyrighted and you show part of it on YouTube, (or the rest of the Internet) you are committing a crime. This bill is called S.978. What does this mean for gamers? Well, it means the end of Let's Plays, video walkthroughs, gameplay videos, machinima, E3 coverage, the Angry Video Game Nerd show and more.

Cars 2: The Video Game Review

Introduction
Okay, I admit it right now. I played the Cars 2 game. I saw the original movie by Disney and Pixar. It was okay. I have not seen the new movie yet, and probably never will, but I have played the game. And I am reviewing it right now. I am warning you now, before you shut me out because I am reviewing a game meant for children based on a movie license, and I may actually like it. Don't say I never warned you. Cars 2: The Video Game is a racing game loosely based on the new movie of the same name, and it is full of zany and fun characters. It is quite an original racing game. So, is it any good?

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Introduction
I think they made a mistake. Resident Evil takes a turn from the frightening to just a plain old shooter in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. It is a 3DS game that combines the mindless shooting minigame, "Mercenaries" from Resident Evil 4 and 5, and turns it into a full scale game as the player is tasked with killing as many enemies in the time limit as possible. There is some Wi-fi connectivity for multiplayer as well, and a working demo of the next Resident Evil game on the 3DS, Revelations. So, is it any good?

A Great Day For Gaming

I am taking another review break to talk about a fairly recent development that changed the tides of the gaming industry. What one? Read on to find out.

Wii Play: Motion Review

Introduction
Today I am reviewing a "party" game, but lets just say there was no chips and dip. (Once you are done pretending to laugh at my stupid pun I will continue...) Okay. Wii Play: Motion is a collection of minigames that are bundled with the Wii Motion Plus (which is a scam!) You play the 12 minigames dressed as cartoons (er, I mean Miis.) There is not only singleplayer modes, but multiplayer modes. So, is it as good as it sounds?

F.E.A.R. 3 Review

Introduction
F.E.A.R. 3 is a brutal horror FPS, as you can tell by the name, and it is a sequel. The story follows the F.E.A.R squad as they take out psychos and supernatural beings. sounds a bit like the Ghostbusters. Eh, whatever. The new features in the 3rd game include splitscreen co-op, a better cover system, and some new modes. So, is it scary?

Dungeon Siege III Review

Introduction
Today I will review Dungeon Siege III, which is obviously a sequel to Dungeon Siege II and Dungeon Siege I. It is a dungeon crawler similar to Diablo, I guess, but the dungeons here are not randomly generated. I am bored already. Oh, wait! There is also co-op and online multiplayer as well. Yipee! So, is it any good?

Top 4 Reasons Movie Licensed Games Suck

I was going to review the new Transformers game, but no, I had a better idea. I will discuss today why movie licenced game suck so much. Have you ever played a good game based on a movie besides Goldeneye 007 or whatever? I haven't. Are you ready? Okay, here we go.

The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Review

Introduction
Okay... This will be a hard game to review... Okay.... Deep breaths... This game is a remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, but for the 3DS. Okay. The original game, was a flawless action adventure game, and is considered one of the best games of all time, if not the best. If you have played the original, the remake gave it a graphical overhaul, but other than that, it is still the same. So, is it any good? Heh, what kind of question is that?

Child Of Eden Review

Introduction
I must admit that I never knew much about Child Of Eden till now, maybe because it didn't look all that hardcore, but the moment you say that, you are making a mistake. At first I thought it was a DLC for Fallout 3. It's actually simple shooter very similar to Rez, filled with beauty and exploding with music. Let`s just say it is quite a unique game, and you can not only use the original Xbox 360 controller but Kinect as well(FUCK!) Is it any good?

Alice: Madness Returns

Introduction
I never was a fan of the original book... It was too weird for me. The movie was even weirder. I decided to review this anyway, and dive deep back through the rabbit hole into Wonderland. This game is a sequel to the similar game, "American McGee's Alice". Both are action games that follow a bizarre story of an insane Alice as she restores Wonderland back to it's normal state by shooting and stabbing everything in sight, Yeah, that will cure insanity. So, it is an American McGee game. Is it any good?

Duke Nukem Forever

Introduction
Poor Duke. He is getting more like Sonic the Hedgehog everyday. They both have a famous "cool-dude"attitude. They both started out great with amazing games, and they both fell down into a boiling pot of lava. Sad isn't it. Well, the game is finally here. The simple FPS game is out, and it only took 14 years. Was it worth it to kill so many of these video game developers for this? Read on to find out...

E3 Recap 2011

Well, E3 is over. It wasn't much of an E3. Read on to find out what I think about all the most popular E3 news.

Terraria Review

Introduction
You may have heard of Terraria. You may have heard a lot of things about it. You may have heard about it being a shameless Minecraft clone. (That is not the truth!) You may have heard of it being one of the most popular games on Steam in the last few weeks. You may have heard of it being an indie game. Well, most of those ideas are true. This game is just as innovative as Minecraft. This game is in 2D, sort of like platformers from the '90s. It blends Minecraft like building and crafting, seamlessly with RPG elements, action adventure and platforming. So, is it as great as I make it sound?

Infamous 2 Review

Introduction
Well, E3 is only a short while away... Let's see some cool games! I have nothing to say about E3 as of yet, so here is my review of the new sandbox, action adventure game, Infamous 2! It is obviously a sequel to a rather okay first game, as it faced off against a very similar game, Prototype. It is funny that Prototype 2 is coming out pretty soon too... You play as Cole McGrath, a super powered being with the power to harness electricity and use it as a weapon. (Think of Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars as a hero.) One of the coolest features in the game is the new mission creation tool, which works well with sandbox games (GTA needs this!) I rented this anyway, as I heard you get access to the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta. Was the beta (or I mean game!) worth it?

Red Faction: Armageddon Review

Introduction
I have said this before. War never changes. It still has not. Even in the future. The year is 2170. You are Darius Mason, and you join the Red Faction to save Mars and clear your name. Unlike the previous games in the series, this one is not open-world, but you certainly get lots of freedom with how much you can destroy in the environments. This is obviously a type of shooter game. It is a third-person shooter, in the style of some of the later Resident Evil games. So, is it any good?

Dirt 3

Introduction
Dirt 3 is the latest racer and it is good. If you are wondering what happened to the Colin McRae tag, it was removed. I don't know why. The game is about a race car driver who is trying to get reputation points by taking part in various racing events so he can get sponsored. It of course has online multiplayer and new for the series, a sort of Mario Party type thing, but with cars. One of the coolest features is the ability to upload your replay clips right on to Youtube. Just how good is Dirt 3 then?

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review

Introduction
The latest in the line of Western RPG games is here. All the games in the Witcher series are based on a series of books written by Andrzej Sapkowski. You play as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter (also a womanizer), and you are considered one of the best "Witchers". While the first Witcher game was great, it's sequel improves upon the last one in almost every way.

Top 5 Most Common Issues With Video Games

We know that no game is perfect, so here is a list of the top 5 most common issues with video games.

Kung Fu Panda 2: The Video Game Review

Please Note: This review is for the Xbox 360 version only.


Introduction
Everybody's kung-fu fighting. Except me. This game just sucks. I love the movies it is based on, do not get me wrong, but it is a movie licensed game so it it bound to suck... The game casts you as Po, a big fat panda, on a journey to save kung-fu from a peacock. Yep. That is the plot. And the game uses Kinect. Great... More stupid looking action... The game also has some stupid minigames, but I am not discussing those.

A Break From Reviews

I am taking a break from reviews right now.

NASCAR 2011: The Game Review

Introduction
I have never been a fan of racing games. My dad loves NASCAR, but this game is just too mediocre to recommend to him. NASCAR 2011 is a racing game, obviously. It has a lot of great features too, like completely redesigning your car. You can even change your sponsor! I am going to be sponsored by Cheese Puffs! There are a few game modes to enjoy, but I recommend Career Mode. It also has some pretty good physics too. Just don`t expect much from the AI.

Fable 3 For The PC Review

Introduction
You may have played Fable 3 for the Xbox 360, or the previous Fable games, but for some reason, Lionhead Studios delayed the PC version of this RPG back about six or seven months. In fact, I am sure that they never released Fable 2 for PC either. I wonder why. Well, this intro is short because you probably know a lot about this game by now.

Virtua Tennis 4 Review

Introduction
This new arcade style tennis game in a long line of sequels is here. And it ain't no ball in the park. Did you get it? I did like a- wait! That is a baseball joke... Damn! As you can see, there have been four of these games, not counting Virtua Fighter and Virtua Stripper. The first three were amazing in terms of enjoyability. The new game, however, uses motion controls, to show how stupid you look. Fling your Wii remote, or your Move wandy thing, or use your Kinect controller to fling a ball around on screen. This game even has 3D support! How bad can it be? Hint: There are other tennis games out there!

L.A. Noire Review

Introduction
Chances are, if you ever played video games at all, you have heard of Rockstar's new game, L.A. Noire. It is a crime drama set in, well, L.A. This amazing post-war world tells the story of the troubled cop in the old noir style of films. Mixing action and puzzles, this game is a long step away from some of Rockstars's other titles, but it stands out in a good way.

Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Video Game Review

Introduction
It was only a matter of time. These popular movies were hits, and so were lego games. There are currently Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Harry Potter, and even Lego Batman and now, finally a game based on Disney's hit movie series starring Johnny Depp. If you have played any previous lego games, you know what to expect: lots of charm, lots of collectables and lots of characters. This game has a lot of that, and it does a pretty good job of capturing the "piratey" spirit of the movies, but still seems to fall flat. It seems that TT games just gave up on solving old problems.

Miroki123 Interview

Today I interviewed miroki123 from the Engine 001 forums to discuss his game, and what he thinks about indie gaming in general. Engine 001 is a tool for making action RPGs, shooters and more.

Brink Review

Introduction
War never changes. You may or may not have heard of Brink, one of Splash Damage's newest games. Set in an gritty utopian city, named The Ark, the team based FPS lets you play as a soldier in the frontlines of a war for freedom.

Avadon: The Black Fortress Review

Introduction
Jeff Vogel started out with pretty simple beginnings in the earlier 90's, with some of his earlier games like Exile still very "cute" but they are now forshadowed over his later games, which are all RPGs. He is a fan of old-school RPGs and uses shareware to sell them (shareware means that the people who make the games offer a bit of the game for free as a download and you must pay to get the second half.) Put it this way, he is an indie game designer. The amazing part, is that the massive games are made by a group of three people. If you end up buying Avadon, you may be interested in his other games as well. In short, this guy deserves your money for his hard work.

Portal 2 Review

Now, I know everyone has reviewed this great game, but I need a piece of this thing, so here we go. If you do not want to read on, read this: Buy Portal 2!

Welcome Readers!

Welcome to my new blog! Thanks for coming. The first official post will come tomorrow, but for now, let's just sit and relax. Please invite others to come! The more the merrier, and it will help motivate me into reviewing more games. See you in a few days!

Email me at gmaker4@hotmail.ca to suggest a game for a review! Thanks.



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