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From this week until the end of November there is, in my mind, an unprecedented bevy of high-profile games being released. Here is a quick summary of these exciting titles (some of which I'm sure you'll be hearing about from us at a later date).
Week of Oct 28
The Witcher (PC)
Hellgate: London (PC)
Tabula Rasa (PC)
TimeShift (Multiple)
Manhunt 2 (Consoles)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Consoles)
The Simpsons Game (Consoles)
Week of Nov 4
Call of Duty 4 (Multiple)
Gears of War (PC)
Empire Earth III (PC)
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance (PC)
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate (PC)
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (Wii)
Week of Nov 11
Crysis (PC)
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (Wii)
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)
Soulcalibur Legends (Wii)
Assassin's Creed (Consoles)
Week of Nov 18
Unreal Tournament III (PC)
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Multiple)
Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
Rock Band (Consoles)
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (DS)
Week of Nov 25
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command (DS/PSP)
I will be buying Hellgate: London when it comes out on Wednesday and Grant is probably playing Guitar Hero III right now.
Me and a group of friends participated in the Apple Insomnia 24-Hour Film Festival. In order to be considered for the top prize, we have to accumulate a number of votes to move on to the next round. I would appreciate it if you would log in with your Apple ID (start a new one or use your iTunes log in) and rate it. Here's the link:
I like music. I also like video games. But video game music (or music video games)? Most games have a pretty incidental score. There are also some iconic themes that are the gaming equivalent of "To be or not to be." However, I think great gaming music is more than that. Great gaming music can truly be called a soundtrack. Here are Nathan's picks for the greatest game soundtracks in three categories:
Yes, it's butt rock metal. Yes, it totally fits with running around industrial complexes shooting twisted alien monstrosities in the face with a double-barreled shotgun. I've been playing through this game again and remembering how much the music rocks. It really makes you feel like a bad-ass.
I was very happy that they put the soundtrack right on the game CD as regular audio tracks. I promptly ripped it so I could listen while not playing the game. The music is a perfect compliment to the varying stages and atmospheres of the game. The music is crucial in creepy moments and then busts out into a full rocking gallop during the bigger shootouts.
Not only did this music aid you in feeling right at home in the epic, fantasy setting, it also sounds great when punctuated by the occasional, "Captain on the bridge," "Our town is under attack," or "Zug zug!" Not only that, but it was done completely in MIDI!
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