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The Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Monster

djs9pd — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:03:36 +0000

Microsoft has changed the type of Hard Drive that goes into their Xbox 360s. So when you get that tick to upgrade the smaller and sexier Xbox 360 S, it’s not as easy as moving your hard drive over. Here’s a guide that breaks down what to do.

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero

djs9pd — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:44:44 +0000

Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t that prequel that bridges the gap between Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2. DR2: Case Zero is a sandbox that demonstrates all the improvements that have been made from the first game.

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The Multiplatform Conundrum

djs9pd — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:42:24 +0000

With the expense of videogame hardware going up in recent years, (and then back down a little) gamers have called for multiplatform support for all games. They can have their exclusive, bullshit DLC, but give us the game.

Nier Yet so Far…

djs9pd — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:01:19 +0000

I’m confused. Reviewers just about universally gave Final Fantasy XIII pretty positive scores. The reviews were filled with, what is seemed to me, issues with Final Fantasy, but as if brand recognition counts for 7 points out the door, gave a high review score.

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker

djs9pd — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:00:58 +0000

Peace Walker feels like Kojima’s apology to Sony for making MGS: Rising multiplatform. Sony has always treated him well, and I’m glad to see that he still throws gifts out on their platforms, especially the lesser selling platform.

Privates – a Game for Perverts and 13 Year Old Boys

djs9pd — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:09:18 +0000

Ever play a game where you, a condom dressed soldier, infiltrates diseased vaginas and booty-holes? No… well you can now.

Privates was meant to release on Xbox Live, but for some reason Microsoft didn’t approve of a shooter taking place exclusively inside a woman’s anatomy. The game was somehow funded by UKs channel 4 and is/was meant to be an educational romp into the world of protected sex.

I’m Finished with Final Fantasy XIII, but didn’t Finish it

djs9pd — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:26:58 +0000

I just couldn’t finish it. The endurance test that is always Final Fantasy got the better of me.

Final Fantasy XIII is different from past years’ events though. Not only was it a long, number crunching, story of overcoming all odds, but was boring as well.

“We’re on the Express Elevator to Hell, Going Down!”

djs9pd — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:41:38 +0000

I’m going to go ahead and say it five months early. Aliens VS Predator is the biggest video game disappointment of the year.

In 1999, the first major Alien VS Predator game came out after the comic book series, several arcade/console games, and the idea had been thrown around Fox studios for a movie. The movie project didn’t come together for a few years yet, but the game was created, and it was good.

My SCUMMy Weekend on Monkey Island

djs9pd — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:35:30 +0000

I’ve discussed how making old games new again has been all the rave lately. In fact, there’s a fairly hilarious article about it at Zug. One of the better examples of the HD reboots is Lucas Arts adventure “The Secret of Monkey Island.”

Losing the War

djs9pd — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:23:45 +0000

For the past two years or so a nerd rage has grown in me beyond any nerd rage I’ve ever had before.

I used to be able to go to a friend’s house and play his Xbox and have fun, almost congratulate him on his awesome system. He, in turn, could turn around and have a great time playing my Gamecube or Playstation 2. It wasn’t a dick showing contest as to who had the best hardware. We were just happy to be gamers.