Monday, February 15, 2010

Bioshock 2



Let me spin you a tale of a lack of foresight, a bet, and how I scored the collectors edition of this game for freesies. It was January 2009, after a workout at the local gym Tyler Cote and myself would rest our tired muscles in the hot tub. At this time Bioshock 2 had been announced for fall 2009 and we discussed how much the first one rocked. Then came the topic of what this one would be like. I believed that the game would have to take place back in Rapture, why would 2K Games get rid of the best world that video gaming has ever seen? Tyler looked at the issue in a chronological way and claimed that the story does not support a return to the city because it simply does not make sense. We both argued for a while and became irritated at each other belei-knowing that our case was the strongest. So a wager was created. If BS2 was indeed not in Rapture, then I would have to buy Tyler a copy of the special edition of the game. If it did take place back in the infamous city, then I would get the prize. As you can figure out, I won the bet and await my payment.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Mass Effect 2



The most anticipated game of E3 finally dropped last Tuesday and gamers scrambled their way to stores. The second title of the award winning series was hinted at betrayal, romance, and enough plot twists to rival Namco's Project: Breakdown. (If you haven't played that game, DO IT. It's fucked up amazing) I wanted to enjoy this game so much I put myself into a media blackout. Any ad, article or trailer that came by I would immediately cover my eyes and ears. I did not want any spoilers to ruin this and my efforts paid off.