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Daily Report: Talk Like a Pirate Day!
- Posted Sep 19, 2011 8:45 pm GMT
- 105 comments
It be Monday and ye know what that be meaning. It be time for yet another Daily Report! This week we be talkin' about Battlefield 3 Tournaments, All-Time Greatest First Mates, and our Community Game Night, staring Chris WatteRRRRRRRs!
Announcements
Battlefield 3 Tournament Event!
On Monday, September 26, GameSpot will be hosting a Battlefield 3 event code-named "Early Deployment" at our office in sunny San Francisco, California! If you're a part of the Bay Area, we encourage you to check out this awesome event here. Not in the area? Don't fret! We will, of course, be streaming the event, so you can still be a part of the excitement.All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick
Today, we enter the final three stages of this year's All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick event. With the Elite Eight, many of our favorites fought hard and are still hanging in there.
Be sure to vote for your favorite eight, as the Final Four stage will take place on Wednesday, September 21, with the final battle on Friday, September 23.Community Game Night
This week, we are having a community game night dedicated to Resistance 3 for the PlayStation 3. We'll be kicking things off at 5:00 p.m. PT with Chris Watters leading the charge into this altered 1950's universe. Grab your guns; it's going to be a grand old time! Check out our game night page for more details.Activity
Talk Like a Pirate Activity!
Arr, what with it being Talk Like a Pirate Day, I be wantin' to hear yer best pirate-themed jokes! Post 'em in the comments below and ye may be receiven' a special booty from the community chest! -
Weekly Report: TGS Style
- Posted Sep 17, 2011 1:20 am GMT
- 6 comments
It's time for your Friday wrap-up. Let's take a quick look at the things that happened earlier this week and jump into some new announcements. Then, we'll feature the member spotlight and union of the week!
The Recap
We started off with the Monday Report as usual, talking about our All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick event, as well as our Tokyo Game Show activities and our Mario Kart Community Game Night MVP! Next up, we showcased 17 videos from our GameSpot Spotlight channel. And, finally, on Thursday, we showcased 32 user reviews, as well as introduced a new feature titled "Platform Battle," a System Wars-inspired segment.
Announcements
Tokyo Game Show Is Here!
We've already seen a lot of cool coverage from the Tokyo Game Show this year, but there is still plenty to watch over the weekend. We have Street Fighter X Tekken, Ninja Gaiden III, Final Fantasy XIII-2, and an awesome photo gallery just to name a few.
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick
Round three voting has begun, and we are now in our Sweet 16 phase of our All-Time Greatest event. Be sure to check on who has made it to this stage of the game. Who made it to the final 16? There are certainly a few surprises, but many favorites are still holding strong. Head over to the page to make your vote!
PAX Prime Nerd Shirt Show-Off Winner!
It was a really close call, and we almost had a tie. Legolas_Katarn and Devil_Spooky were running neck and neck, but in the end it was Devil_Spooky who won, making him the PAX Prime Nerd Shirt Show-Off Winner! If only a certain GameSpotter had voted sooner. Congrats Devil_Spooky; we will be contacting you shortly!Activities
With awesome events come equally awesome activities, and we have some neat ones. But if what we have planned isn't your thing, then we do have some classic ideas in mind. Many of these activities promise emblems and prizes, so be sure to check out the following:
TGS Toy Story: Scavenger Hunt
GameSpotters are on a quest for the cover art to many of these exclusive toys from the TGS show floor.
TGS Signature Roll Call
We have a classic activity for GameSpot events: Change your signature to a TGS-inspired one, sound off in the roll call, and get a power boost to your profile level!
Tokyo Game Show: JRPG Creator Blog Activity
Have you always wanted to create your own JRPG? Well, head on over to check out the details for this activity and, perhaps, an emblem.
TGS Puzzler Activity
GameSpot staff members have been turned into anime characters. Follow the clues, assemble the puzzle, and earn a nifty emblem!
Tokyo Game Show 2011 Experience and Impressions Blog Activity
Wow, that's a mouthful. Let us know about your experiences. For details on this activity, click here.
TGS JRPG Cosplay Contest!
Sprit gum, check. Face makeup, check. Awesome costume, check. Giant sword, check! Looks like you're just about ready for this activity. Head on over for the details. Did I mention emblems and awesome prizes?
Member Spotlight
This week's spotlight shines on Sidburn19 for his amazing contribution to our Community Game Night--an awesome blog about his game night experience And if that weren't enough, we have a nifty video of what happened for those who missed out So three big cheers for this week's member spotlight! He totally deserves it!
Union of the week
This week's featured union is the "animecafe," which is a union that focuses on quality anime, important news about anime, and anime reviews. It also recently concluded its Anime Cafe Awards for 2011. I had the pleasure of speaking with union leader Gr33nHippo about the union.
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Reader Reviews: Press Start to Play
- Posted Sep 15, 2011 9:14 pm GMT
- 11 comments
Top 100
The few, the proud… Here we see the cream of the crop, GameSpot members who have the Top 100 Reviewers Emblem.
Unreal II: The Awakening: Gelugon_baat
7.5 -Good
"Unreal II has some great moments and weapons, but there is little else to put it above its predecessors."
Yar's Revenge: Domstercool
5.0 - Mediocre
"If only more was done to help Yar move into 2011…"
de Blob 2: c_rake
6.5 - Fair
"Though it's a short-lived endeavor, de Blob 2 brings a healthy dose of lighthearted platforming to the DS."
Dead Rising 2: AzelKosMos
8.0 - Great
"Addictive, often funny with tons to do and see."
BloodRayne: Betrayal : asian_pride69
8.0 - Great
"This stylish 2D action platformer is brutal, but satisfying combat and solid controls make it a fun experience."
Star Fox 64 3D: Asagea_888
8.0 - Great
"A solid, no-frills update of the Nintendo 64 classic that's just as fun and engaging as it was fourteen years ago."
Deus Ex: stephenage
8.0 - Great
"Though it provides a great experience overall, Deus Ex has too many objective flaws to warrant a proper recommendation."
Super Meat Boy: Pierst179
9.0 - Superb
"A game good enough to die for…. over 1000 times."
Top 500
Here we see GameSpot members who are proud owners of the Top 500 Reviewers Emblem.
Star Fox 64 3D: GeekyDad
6.5 - Fair
"History Will Remember Star Fox 64 More Kindly Than the Present."
Fruit Ninja Kinect: Garrison_Ford
6.0 - Fair
"If you want to be a fruit slaughtering assassin, purchase the much cheaper mobile version and not this rip-off."
Super Metroid: gamefreak197
10 - Prime
"Take out anything frustrating from the first two Metroid titles, enhance the depth, and you instantly get Super Metroid."
Obscure : Cunhao
5.5 - Mediocre
"Really a disappointment to see ideas being wasted like that. Usually, cut and paste don't work well in games."
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror: Cloud_765
7.5 - Good
"A fun platformer killed by a design choice that can put off some players."
Valkyria Chronicles II ZanarkandTidus
9.0 - Superb
"Has deep strategy, nice presentation, charming characters story that's emotional at times. Great strategy/RPG."
Hitman: Blood Money TechnologoDoom
8.5 - Great
"The environments steal the show in the sandboxy stealth-action game, and the open-ended gameplay shines on replay."
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron NeonNinja
9.0 - Superb
"El Shaddai is one of the most surreal games ever created."
Metro 2033 Mangaminx
8.0 - Great
"In Post-Apocalyptic Russia, Rat Eat You…"
Platform Battle: Who Played It Better?
This week we look at Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters on the PS2 and PSP. Who played it better? You decide!
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PS2) : bleigh316
7.0 - Good
"A solid adventure."
=== VERSUS===
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PSP) Genesis_123
7.0 - Good
"This portable addition to the series is very well done."Honorable Mentions
While these GameSpot members do not yet have an emblem for their writing talents, we felt their reviews deserved to be featured!
Avadon- The Black Fortress : kozzy1234
8.0 - Great
"A fun throwback to old school rpgs, give it a try!"
Final Fantasy XIII : TheBatFreak777
9.0 - Superb
"Despite its linearity, FF13 has beautiful environments, an intelligent battle system, and a fulfilling new story line."
James Bond 007- Blood Stone : Metamania
7.0 - Good
"James Bond is a spy that can say or do the right things in any situation. In Bloodstone, that's sometimes not the case.""Top Ten"
Games that are currently trending as "Top Rated" for September 15.
Dead Island (x360) : Alizerothree
7.0 - Good
"Satisfying combat and exploration marred by tons of bugs."
Hard Reset : PeterDuck
7.0 - Good
"Quality over quantity, I guess."
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC) : maffaxxx
7.5 - Good
"Halfway metal gear and mass effect 1, lacks something in gameplay and in finishing touches to be a real blockbuster."
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3) : andreperezpalha
8.5 - Great
"The absence of choice."
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (X360) : JokerPRO10
9.5 - Superb
"Definitely a Game I will recommend to RPG fans, great package including Excellent Story."
Dead Island (PS3) : lazerboi
7.5 - Good
"Will this zombie game live up to the hype?"
Dead Island (PC) : downwithpeace
6.5 - Fair
"That's a good boy, fetch the quest item."
Resistance 3 (PS3) : Shacks210
10 - Prime
"Resistance 3 is by far the best in the series and one of the best shooters this year."
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine : Kakaroti4
8.5 - Great
"The Warhammer 40k universe has been honored!"
NHL 12 : DoomDahDoomDoom
8.0 - Great
"Basically the same game as NHL11. Still all the same bugs. Oh, but they've added goalie fights?"There you have it, this week's awesome reviews. Didn't see your name up there but wrote something that you feel deserved to be featured? Make sure you send a PM to GS-Community or to Synthia to help let us know how awesome you really are!
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GameFlicks: Betamax Plus!
- Posted Sep 14, 2011 8:00 pm GMT
- 6 comments
Now playing this week at the GameSpot Spotlight YouTube channel!
The Games
-Game Night By: Sidburn19
Here we see our most recent GameSpot Community Game Night where we all decided to get together and throw shells at one another into the wee hours of the night. Check out the fun!
- Monotonous Gears of War Match - Gameplay Commentary By: charlie_killer
Catmangamer takes us back in time for some Gears of War gameplay in honor of GOW3's upcoming release date.
-"I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT": Completed By: THECaptainPlanetHD
Here we have gameplay to I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT, a neat little indie game available on the X360.
- Spawn Points - Domination Nuketown By: 1978pickett
Dominating players from his high vantage point in Nuketown.
- Counter Strike 1.6 - TRIBUTE By: GND796
A tribute to Counter-Strike 1.6.
- Persona 4: The Golden for Playstation Vita By: Shadow-Elite
A quick update on info about Persona 4: The Golden for the PlayStation Vita.
- Mortal Kombat 9-Reptile Combo By: angelbless45
Mortal Kombat 9--let's check out some Reptile.
Walkthroughs
- How To Make Glowing Text Effect On GIMP By: maniamsmart
How to make the glowing text effect on GIMP.Reviews
- Cave Story…. so far By nintendoboy16
A short video on the PC freeware version of Cave Story. To sum things up, "It's a pretty good game."Funny
-Let's Play - Minecraft…. BLOW S*** UP!!
WARNING: This video features adult gamers using adult language.
What happens when you gather a few friends, a custom world in Minecraft, and a s***load of TNT? Let's find out.
- Fruit Ninja Kinect By: 1HGPG
A video in response to our review of Fruit Ninja for the Kinect. In this video he seeks to prove that you can in fact use everyday items to slice fruit.Music
- Isolation By: meconate
The latest dubstep mix by awesome GameSpot talent.Behind the Spot
- GameSpot on Xenoblade
GameSpot editors Chris and Carolyn talk about Xenoblade.
- You've Been Spotted Episode 4
We talk about All-Time Greatest Game Sidekicks, Sound Byte: Meet the Composer of Resistance 3, Dead Island, last week's BlazBlue winner, and a new Poke-themed contest!Spotlight Classics
- InsertCoins in Las Vegas
StutteringCraig shares his thoughts about this hip new 21-plus club. He offers an inside look at the grand opening of Insert Coins, a video game lounge bar in Las Vegas.
- Cat Boss - FINAL FIGHT!
GameSpotter Mufujifi takes on the dreaded "cat boss" as it returns once again to terrorize one adventurer. Will she prevail?
- Red Dead Redemption User Review
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Daily Report: Video Games Day!
- Posted Sep 12, 2011 6:36 pm GMT
- 7 comments
Did you know that September 12 is National Video Games Day? Celebrate today by playing video games in mass quantities. Better yet, grab a few friends and hold a competition. Just make sure you have enough batteries. We wouldn't want to blame the controller now would we?
The Recap
In last Friday's Weekly Wrap-Up, we featured 27 blogs and showed off 15 awesome videos and 32 user reviews. We talked about You've Been Spotted Episode 4, and we announced that the PAX Nerd Shirt Show-Off voting was happening. Be sure to check this link here for the full report.
Announcements
All-Time Greatest Sidekick
Voting in Round 2 for this year's All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick begins later today. Make sure you head over to the battle hub and take part in Round 2 for the All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick. Also make sure that you grab a nifty image kit to spread the love for your All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick.Tokyo Game Show Activities Galore!
This year for TGS we have a few things in store for the community, including a few scavenger hunts, a cosplay contest, and a JRPG blog activity. And what would an event like this be without emblems and prizes! Want to know more? Then be sure to check in to our Events and Attractions forum as details are unveiled.Mario Kart Wii Community Game Night MVP!
Well, much fun and merriment was had by all who joined. We had a pretty successful turnout. While many GameSpotters showed off some awesome karting skills, the MVP for this Community game night goes to the nearly undisputed champion, angelbless, though there were a few members who gave him a run for his money. Also, we would like to give a shout out to a very special GameSpotter known as Sidburn19 for his amazing efforts in helping the Community team get the game night up and running in a timely fashion. So congrats to the both of you! Enjoy your profile points, and we hope to see you at our next game night! -
Weekly Wrap-Up: TGS Is Almost Here!
- Posted Sep 9, 2011 9:49 pm GMT
- 10 comments
It's time for your Friday wrap-up. Let's recap stuff that happened earlier this week and jump into some newer announcements, and then we'll feature the member spotlight and union of the week!
The Recap
We started off with the Monday report, but that actually happened on Tuesday due to the US holiday. But it did give you a chance to be prepared for a busy week in GameSpot's community! Then, from Tuesday through Thursday we featured 74 of your creative contributions. Let's do some math, shall we? On Tuesday we featured 27 blogs, plus Wednesday's 15 user videos, plus Thursday's 32 user reviews, which totals 74! That should give you something to read and watch this weekend.
Announcements
All-Time Greatest Gaming Sidekick
Brackets have been formed, and the voting has finally begun! Don't forget to grab an image kit to help spread the love for your All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick. While the image kit contest is over, you can still create some images for campaigning.You've Been Spotted Episode 4
In this week's You've Been Spotted, we talk about All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick, Sound Byte: Meet the Composer of Resistance 3, Dead Island, last week's BlazBlue winner, and a new Poke-themed contest! You can watch this week's episode by heading over to our GameSpot Spotlight Channel.Mario Kart Wii Community Game Night
It's a Mario Game Night! After all the shooters and Mining and Crafting, we thought it was about time to pay our respects to one of the kings of games. Yep, you guessed it. That lovable plumber Mario! We’ll be kicking off our game night at 5:00 p.m. PST tonight (Friday) and will be opening the chat room at 4:45 p.m. PST to swap friend codes and maybe even get in a few practice rounds. For more information, head on over to the Community Game Night forums page.Tokyo Game Show
TGS is almost here! Last year we saw some interesting things, but this year is sure to beat it! The Community team has been hard at work brainstorming some awesome and interesting activities for TGS this year. Be sure to check the Events and Attractions Board for more updates!PAX Nerd Shirt Show-Off - Vote Now!
During PAX Prime, we asked you to show off the best nerd shirt in an attempt at some awesome PAX schwag as well as a few new T's to add to your collection. We've finally collected the entries and have created a video montage. Head on over to this page here, and vote for your favorite shirt by entering the time stamp in the comments below. Good luck, and may the best shirt win!Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on Pokecharm for her honesty and thought-provoking blogs about GameSpot as displayed in Tuesday's Blog Bunker.Union of the Week
This week's featured union is the Legend of Nintendo Union for its awesome contributions. They often share reviews on games for all things Nintendo, having interviews on their favorite Nintendo titles and holding activities. So three cheers for Legend of Nintendo! -
Reader Reviews: Game On!
- Posted Sep 8, 2011 5:43 pm GMT
- 10 comments
Reader Reviews: Game On!
It's Thursday, which means it's time for another helping of fresh Reader Reviews! This week we highlight the talents of many of our Top 100 and Top 500 writers, as well as some honorable mentions and, as a cherry on top, reviews for those oh-so-popular games that are out now!
Top 100
From Dust: nutcrackr
8.0 - Great
"Charming strategy game where you use powers to battle natural disasters."
Enslaved - Odyssey to the West: PSFreak1
8.0 - Great
"The excellent storytelling, great acting and fantastic pacing elevate it above the ranks of your average adventure game."
Super Mario Galaxy 2: AK_the_Twilight
10 - Prime
"Nintendo has taken years of inventive platformer progression and made what could only be the Wii's defining moment."
Fable III: Cube_of_MooN
5.5 - Mediocre
"Fable 3, while an enchanting game, has too many problems to recommend as a full-priced title."
Uncharted 2 - Among Thieves: c_rake
8.5 - Great
"Vastly improving on its predecessor, Uncharted 2 delivers a rapturous good time, both online and off."
Impossible Creatures: Gelugon_baat
7.0 - Good
"This game had potential with its bizarre theme and titular gameplay, but it did not make much use of its uniqueness."
Sonic and the Secret Rings: JustPlainLucas
3.0 - Bad
"Some secrets are best kept to themselves."
Top 500
Donkey Kong: GeekyDad
8.5 - Great
"A Must-Buy Virtual Console Title."
Metroid - Zero Mission: gamefreak197
9.5 - Superb
"While it lasts, Metroid: Zero Mission is a superb update of a classic game."
Dead Space 2: Cunhao
9.0 - Superb
"Waking up into a new nightmare."
Serious Sam - Double D: bowlingotter
9.0 - Superb
"At a bargain, Serious Sam Double D reminds us that sometimes, all you need is lots of guns and lots of enemies."
Call of Duty 2: Bamul
8.0 - Great
"It almost feels like a remake of the first game, yet in truth, it's still an impressive sequel with plenty to offer!"
Mass Effect: Azghouls
9.5 - Superb
"Shepard, you are one of a kind."
Amnesia - The Dark Descent: akhorahill
8.0 - Great
"Amnesia is a terrifying game when you're progressing through the story but it's somewhat held back by its puzzles."
Bleach: Soul Resurreccion: TristanH12
8.0 - Great
"A fantastic first entry for the Bleach franchise on the PS3!"
Deus Ex: Human Revolution: TechnologoDoom
9.0 - Superb
"A worthy sequel, Human Revolution's world is immersive. More beautiful than technically good, it succeeds on spirit."
Honorable Mentions
Final Fantasy Fables - Chocobo's Dungeon: benleslie5
7.5 - Good
"It may be a Family-Friendly game and it's also a fan-service game for it's Final Fantasy fans."
Tales of Vesperia: AQWBlaZer91
9.0 - Superb
"The enhanced Battle mechanics and excellent pacing make Vesperia the finest and impressive tale in the series yet."
Crysis 2: xGlenn11x
9.0 - Superb
"EA crafts a successful sequel in Crysis 2, and has developed one of the more intense shooters on the market."
Fallout: New Vegas: CyberLips
9.0 - superb
"A great RPG that is guaranteed to have you playing for hours!"
Crysis 2: MaxFolten
9.0 - Superb
"Crysis 2 :D by (Max Folten)."
Picross 3D: Super-Poke-Bros
9.0 - Superb
"Picross 3D has clever, innovative, and overall excellent gameplay, but it also has some unappealing visuals."
Most Popular - Out Now
Dead Island: Coolinbny1
9.0 - Superb
"The trailer sparked off an incredible amount of hype, but does the game deliver?"
Dead Island: Lauryn2000
8.5 - Great
"Can't wait for AMC's Walking Dead?"
Dead Island: Shelledfade1
7.5 - Good
"It has its fair share of flaws, but… damn. What can I say, I've been waiting for a game like this forever."
Deus Ex - Human Revolution: Mogzsnet
9.0 - Superb
"The third installment of the Deus Ex cyberpunk series breaks a lot of new ground while remaining true to it's roots."
Resistance 3: Gamebit357
9.0 - Superb
"Bigger and Badder, Resistance 3 made everything that we've all wanted on the series."
Deus Ex - Human Revolution: Kuraime
8.5 - Great
"A proper Deus Ex game. With some annoying little things."
Deus Ex - Human Revolution: ShimmerMan
9.0 - Superb
"Possibly the best SCI-FI Cyberpunk RPG created."
Warhammer 40,000 - Space Marine : kingliono
9.0 - Superb
"I am impressed by this great shooter."
Driver: San Francisco: Rynir
6.0 - Fair
"Not too bad, but not nearly good enough."
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine: kilo666
8.0 - Great
"Fun blood bath although a bit shallow."
There you have 'em! This week's awesome Reader Reviews! Didn't get mentioned? That's OK! If you write an awesome review, be sure to send a PM to Synthia with the name of the game you reviewed along with a link to the review, and it just might end up here next week. Happy reading!
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GameFlicks: Please Rewind
- Posted Sep 7, 2011 7:54 pm GMT
- 8 comments
BREAKING NEWS - 11:30 a.m. PST
Our Community Game Night for Mario Kart Wii has been rescheduled for September 9 at 5:00 p.m.
For more details about this Game Night, check out this forum page here.
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday! Today we bring you new and exciting videos from GameSpotters, as well as some classic videos from yester weeks.
The Games
-Hit and Run By: woutie
Some mischievous action here as this GameSpotter partakes in some hit-and-run action in GTAIV.
-Mortal Kombat 9-Rain Combo By: angelbless
Mortal Kombat action featuring an awesome Rain combo.
-Beating a Terrible Q Player By: irishdude1988
Someone has some pretty awesome skills as he takes on this helpless Q player and destroys him!
-Street Fighter 3 Online Edition By: Quaiser1997
This YouTube user shows off some Ryu vs. Ryu gameplay.
- Gatling Gears Gameplay By: acer0169
Here we see some gameplay from Gatling Gears thanks to this particular YouTube member.
- STO Multi-Vector PVP By: TornadoCSA5
Here we see some Star Trek Online multi-vector PVP.
- Persona 4: The Golden for Playstation Vita By: Shadow-Elite
We take a look at why this GameSpot member is so excited about Persona 4: The Golden for the Vita.
Walkthroughs
- Deus Ex I Balls Achievement By: DopInHD
Here we see how to get a secret achievement in Deus Ex.
Reviews
- Let's Talk About LA Noire - Spoilers By: SoapboxMarkD
L.A. Noire. Was it good? Was it bad? Well, this is what he had to say about it.
Music
- The Android Invasion By: xxlilb54
This GameSpot member shows us an AMV featuring clips from Dragon Ball Z.
-Eminem: The Real Slim Shady By: maniamsmart
This GameSpot member sings along to the melody of one of Eminem's hit songs.
Spotlight Classics
- How to Create a Human Cannon By: kerk12
How to create a human cannon in Minecraft.
-GAME BOY MUSIC (but not the kind you_re thinking of)
Awesome all-STOMP-style music using an old-school Game Boy.
- The Legend of Zelda: Cover By: Xtermin8r13
A polka-style cover of the Legend of Zelda theme. Enjoy.
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Blog Bunker: Fighting Procrastination Edition
- Posted Sep 6, 2011 7:03 pm GMT
- 20 comments
Time again for some great blogs by the gamers of GameSpot!
BREAKING NEWS! 3:33pm PT
There is less than 24 hour remaining to campaign for you to participate in the All Time Greatest Sidekick Image Kit Contest! And while many Sidekicks clearly have the backs of GameSpotters there are some who have been shown no love at all! As a reminder, those who's submissions are chosen for the ATGGS Campaign will be awarded the Greatest Game Sidekick Pro-Gamer Emblem. But only those who's entries are selected will obtain it! The Sidekicks who still need a champion are: Athena, Dog, Globox, Issun, Morte, Minsc, Jan Ors, Johnson. There is still time to go and show your support for these supporting characters! But act fast, your chance to get this emblem ends at September 7th 10:00am PT
Soap Club
-Suggestions for Improvement for Gamespot: pokecharm
-When Developers Fight, Gamers Lose: The_Game21x
-Things I DON'T want to see from Nintendo in the next generation: cronomagus36
-Augmented Reality: Is Deus Ex Racist?: Hirasugi
-Modern Warfare 3 vs. Battlefield 3: A Pointless Battle: TwistedMetalFanGreatest Game Sidekicks
-My Official All-Time Greatest Sidekick Bracket: zwgiantsfan
-Gamespot's Sidekick Contest: Rottenwood
-Minecraft/Greatest Game Sidekicks: Tee-3
-My Greatest Game SideKick Blog: bbkkristian
-All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick - Final Four Character Profile: Garrison_Ford
World of Games and Gaming
-Mega-Blog-o-Rama: AlmightyMax
-Pokemon, Gotta Catch 'Em All!: AjaxNeron
-My favorite videogame soundtracks - first draft: jamesglover101
-How to Make a Great Gun: adam1808
-Uber short, temporary reviews: calvinsora
-Dear Square-Enix: **** you!: nocoolnamejim
-Top 20 DS Games: 6 to 10: Pierst179
-Xenoblade Chronicles: First Impressions: ShadowLaguna
-The Humans are Revolting Part 2: stephenage
-My top 10 favorite Trainers in the Pokemon series: Cloud_765
Platforms and More
-Complete List of NES Ambassador Games Revealed: GeekyDad
The Insider
-**Looking for a reviewer!!!**: Bioshockraptor
-How to get a union to be successful (for leaders, officers and recruits): michaelP4Off the Radar
-13 Assassins - Film Review: biggest_loser
-Book review: Halo - The Fall of Reach: AzghoulsStaff Fingerprints
-What You Leave Behind: RicardoT
Monday Report
Since Monday was a holiday here at the GameSpot office, the report did not go up at its standard time. However, we are still bringing you the news and goings-on for this week here.
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Daily Report: Belated Edition
- Posted Sep 6, 2011 5:50 pm GMT
- 1 comment
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick
The third edition of GameSpot's "All-Time Greatest" series is one of the highlights of our year. But some of you might have been procrastinating in creating your bracket. Well, today is "Fight Procrastination Day" so what better time than now to go and make your bracket? After all, the selections end on September 7, and the voting round will begin. So fight that procrastination and pick your sidekick!
COD: XP Wrap-Up
This weekend, we saw some awesome things happen at COD: XP in LA. GameSpot staff provided a detailed look at some paintball action, a massive zip line, and Modern Warfare 3 and SpecOps Survivor. You can check out our stage show, as well as our photo gallery for all the action.
Tokyo Game Show Is Coming...
TGS is coming, and not even the elements can stop thousands of gamers and exhibitors from flocking to Chiba City. Last year, we saw some awesome cosplay, LuigV wreaking havoc, and, of course, games! What are you excited for? Tell us about it here.
Community Game Night: Mario Kart Wii
This Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., GameSpot will be getting its Wii on and buzzing around some tracks in cute chaos known as Mario Kart Wii for this week's Community Game Night. We will be starting at 5:00 p.m. PT. Got a specific track you like to play on? How about an item that you just love to hate? Do you think your track record is so awesome that GameSpot staff doesn't stand a chance? Talk about it in this thread here.
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Weekly Report: Double EXP Weekend!
- Posted Sep 3, 2011 12:18 am GMT
- 7 comments
Time again for the Friday wrap-up! In case you missed the last couple of days and are wondering what's been happening and who's been highlighted this week, you can check out the last few reports.
Thursday: Rave Reader Reviews
Wednesday: GameFlicks
Tuesday: Blog Bunker - Augment Edition
Monday: Daily Report
COD: XP
During September 2 and 3 we will be extensively covering Call of Duty XP in Los Angeles. We've already shown off tons of coverage, but there is more to check out, so hang on to your paintball guns because things are gonna get crazy!
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick
By now you've filled out your bracket and chosen who your All-Time Greatest Sidekick is, right? Right? No?! Well, you better hurry because you have only until September 7 to get your bracket all lined up before the voting round begins!
Also, don't forget to campaign for your favorite by taking part in the Sidekick Campaign Kit Activity!
Now Playing: Xenoblade
Well, yesterday felt all too awkward around the office without an On the Spot episode, but Kevin took a stand against that silence and brought you an episode of Now Playing featuring Xenoblade! While I'm sure that you are all aware of the controversy surrounding the lack of an NA release date for the game, we thought it would still be nice for those of us who are unsure if we will be getting our hands on the game to get a glimpse at the awesomeness that is this spectacular Wii JRPG.
Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on Foolio1 for an awesome three-part blog series on PAX Prime 2011. He goes into detail about the games he saw, the things he did, and the awesome schwag he got. So thanks again, Foolio1, for sharing your awesome PAX Prime experience!
Union of the Week
This week we are featuring the Organization KH, a Kingdom Hearts union. This union's leader is a user by the name of "the-silent-hero," and we went ahead and sat down with him to have a little interview, where we asked him questions like, Why did you create your Union? and What was your inspiration? To check out the interview with this week's featured union, go here.
What's New?
We have a new addition to GameSpot video features, The GameSpot Community Lounge, where unlike in You've Been Spotted, we focus solely on you, our loyal GameSpotters. Here you will also have the chance to hear replies from editors and other GameSpot staff. What can you expect to see this week? This week we talk about Xenoblade, Zelda: Skyward Sword, Member Spotlight, and Union of the Week, and we find out if Justin Calvert prefers DC or Marvel. You can also check out the video on Synthia's page.
And lastly, in this week's You've Been Spotted we spot GameStop's gaffe, Shepard's Last Stand, All-Time Greatest Sidekicks, Quantum Conundrum, and Persona's new fighting game. You also have a chance to win a copy of BlazBlue for the 3DS along with some mystery games. You can also check out this video by visiting Synthia's page, but you must comment and "like" the video on YouTube to be eligible for the game.
Today's Mentions
Giving a shout out to those featured during the week!
Megleeker, Cloud_765, the_silent_hero, Foolio1, HaloPimp978, SamMaLam89, DarthTyrranus, Gorillanator, Runbleduck, Dvader654, Crimsonpugtwo, Zenlang, shaun_ofda_dead, maddjuju, and Twistedface12. -
Daily Report: Rave Reader Reviews
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 6:07 pm GMT
- 9 comments
It's Thursday, and that means it's time for piping hot and fresh reviews from GameSpot users. Have a look won't you?
Top 100
Here, we feature those GameSpot members who proudly carry the Top 100 Reviewer Emblem.
-Spyro: Year of the Dragon: c_rake
7.5 - good
"The PlayStation Spryo /trilogy draws to a close on a very high note."
- Mass Effect 2: Kasumi - Stolen Memory: Cube_of_MooN
6.5 - fair
"Overall, Kasumi Stolen Memory is a decent add-on for Mass Effect 2, but for the price, it leaves something to be desired."
-Portal 2: TissueShoe
9.5 - superb
"No hard feelings."
-Hitman 2: Silent Assassin: Gelugon_baat
7.5 - good
"The sequel is a significant improvement over the first Hitman game."
-Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney: JustPlainLucas
6.5 - fair
"Apollo tries but just doesn't do Phoenix Wright justice."
-Pokemon Black Version: Pierst179
7.0 - good
"Being the same Pokemon we have always known and loved has become the series best feature and its biggest weakness."
TOP 500
Next, we have our awesome Top 500 reviewers share what they have to say.
-Metroid Fusion: gamefreak197
9.5 - superb
"Metroid Fusion is a fantastic addition to the series and makes for grand debut on the GBA."
-Bulletstorm: Cunhao
9.0 - superb
"Fulfill a revenge was never so funny and so rewarding!"
-Boulder Dash-XL: bowlingotter
6.5 - fair
"An inexpensive trip through the old school with lots of content, though most of it is passable."
-Call of Duty Deluxe Edition Box Set: Bamul
9.0 - superb
"Back in the day, this was a fantastic and colossal first-person shooter…today, it is a classic and a must-play."
-From Dust: TechnologoDoom
8.0 - great
"Strategy meets emergent gameplay."
-Torchlight: NeonNinja
8.0 - great
"With its addicting combat and fantastic loot system, Torchlight is the best action RPG released in years."
-Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: ZanarkandTidus
9.5 - superb
"An emotional story that does a great job showing the past of certain FFVII characters seven years prior to FFVII's story."Honorable Mention
These users are rising stars as far as reader reviews go.
-No More Heroes: turtlethetaffer
9.0 - superb
"Despite some flaws, No More Heroes is a fun, inappropriate action game that will satisfy your bloodlust."
-Deus Ex: Human Revolution: redangelus
9.5 - superb
"A game that offers something for everyone."
-Bayonetta: benleslie5
9.0 - superb
"It may have problems, but it still has a lot to offer to newcomers and hardcore gamers who love action games."
-The World Ends With You: Shy_Guy_Red
9.5 - superb
"TWEWY is an amazing, innovative, easy-to-get-into game that is one of the best games to grace the DS, and all handhelds."
Most Popular Out Now
Last but not least, the following reviews are for games in the current lineup of releases that are "Out Now."
1. Deus Ex: Human Revolution(PC): karamazovnew
6.0 - fair
"People that gave a higher score must've been playing the original and mistook it for this one."
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops (X360): LeeMurphy123
8.5 - great
"Fun, challenging, and not so different from the rest of the series...oh and it has zombies in it."
3. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3): elitejounin
9.0 - superb
"Just finished my first play-through. Going for a second one right now!"
4. Madden NFL 12 (X360): andrewerdna100
7.0 - good
"Big hype but fails to reach its full potential once again."
5. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (X360): Blue_Tomato
7.5 - good
"Repetitive and linear rat maze."
6. Madden NFL 12 (PS3): zachmagik
8.5 - great
"It's Madden. Don't expect anything more, but don't expect anything less."
7. Bodycount (X360): WayneSikes49
4.0 - poor
"Another Call of Duty wannabe in arcade style with nonexistent plot, mediocre environments, and just plain dull."
8. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (PC): zaber2164
8.5 - great
"Witcher 2 is no average hack-and-slash game. You have to feel the game to understand its glory. It's really special…"
9. Fallout: New Vegas (X360): katman
8.5 - great
"Very good follow-up to Fallout 3; just not as interesting to me."
10. 3DS: scribeman
9.0 - superb
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GameFlicks
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 8:26 pm GMT
- 2 comments
It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for GameSpot Spotlight to shine on those awesome individuals with creative video game videos on our YouTube Spotlight Channel.
This Week's Feature: Call of Duty!
Call of Duty: Black Ops - Moon - An awesome video of how to get Jugger Nog before the first teleport in this strategy/walkthrough.
Call of Duty - It's A Trap! - Next up we have this amazing real-life take on Call of Duty.
The Games
Hyperkin Supaboy Unboxing/Demo - GameSpotter dragon_king64 aka johndagamer64 gives us a first look at his new Hyperkin Supaboy (Portable Snes).
ACB - A Roll of the Dice - GameSpotter Sidburn19 shows off some gameplay of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. The Da Vinci Disappearance - A Roll of the Dice 100% Sync Guide.
GOLD YaBoyNate versus GarrisonFord - YaBoyNate challenges GameSpotter GarrisonFord to Star Craft 2. Who will win?
Walkthroughs
Portal Test Chamber 03 Walkthrough - GameSpotter Sandulf29 shares a walkthrough to Portal test chamber 03.
Yoshi's Island - GameSpotter cornholio157 aka cornholio shares a walkthrough for Yoshi's Island Stage 2 Level 1.Reviews
A Little Bit of Vampire Bloodlines - GameSpotter limak, aka limakGaming, takes us on a vampire-filled journey as he talks about Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Review - GameSpotter charlie_killer aka Catmangamer shares a review of the epic-rated game Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Resistance Double Review - GameSpotter Bioshockraptor Aka Biofuze reviews Resistance with a special guest star, Curly!Spotlight Classics
Wii on U - Tweex the Gaming Geek - An awesome wrap about the new Wii. Warning: This video contains adult gamers using adult language.
The Dinner Party Game - Many of us have been asked the question "If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?"
Roll a D6 - A hilarious D and D twist based on the song "Like a G6" by Far East Movement. Created by the brilliant mind of Connor Anderson.Well that just about wraps things up for this Wednesday's Daily Report. As always, don't forget to click "Like" and Subscribe to the GameSpot Spotlight. Did we miss your video? Well, be sure to sign up for the YouTube Roll Call for your Video Virtuoso emblem, or if you're shy, you can PM GS-Community with a link to your video on GameSpot.
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Blog Bunker - Augment Edition
- Posted Aug 30, 2011 5:21 pm GMT
- 6 comments
It's Tuesday, which means it's time to check and see what commentary, events, and general insight you GameSpotters have come up with for this week.
SOAP Club
-Top Five Things In Video Games That Could Re-Invent The Industry - BoogieL0ve20xx
-Why I think Majora's Mask is better than Ocarina of Time - bomberfan14
-Real Money Transaction, it's real and right next door. - ff7nation
-Is Big brother coming back? - blackwingzero
World of Games and Gaming
-Gaming Old Gracefully - jamesglover101
-Iphone Game Round Up - kbaily
-Though I'm not keen on giving Capcom money these days… - MAILER_DAEMON
-Human Revolutionary - Uesugi-dono
-Beat Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core - Game progress - ZanarkandTidus
-A few PC demos - iowastate
-I've got into top 10 in Bastion ranking - Seto_Akari
-Wishlist CommitteeSuper-Poke-Bros
-The Concept Art Conundrum - yeah_write
-The Worst Items in Mario Kart Wii and Why I Hate Them - J-man45
-Epic Ordinary Blade - NeonNinja
-Indie Games Can Feel So Refreshing - and So Alienating - Gelugon_baat
-Deus Ex: Human Revolution First Impressions - andreperezpalha
-A Little Bit Of: Age of Empires Online - lim_ak
-My top 10 Gamecube games of all time - chocolate1325
-My new most anticipated game for the year 2012 - dark_being
Platforms and More
-A new PC - RK-Mara
The Insider
-Downloadable Game Recommendations - Maluigi
Off the Radar
-Book review: The Legacy of Blood (Diablo Series) - Azghouls
-Something I wanted to share. - ebbderelict
-Submarine - Film Review - biggest_loser
-Things to do before summer ends + YouTube Channel! - AjaxNeron
-How I spent my Friday afternoon. - caityful
Staff Fingerprints
-Speaking Up: Why Female Game Writers Shouldn't Be Ignored - Lozzica
-Chris and Shaun Get into the Restaurant Business - Chris_Watters
-Game of the Year candidates? - Polybren
That's all for this week. Don't forget if you have an awesome blog that you feel must be shared with your fellow GameSpotters, mark it as editorial or send a PM to GS-Community!
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Daily Report: Monday, Monday
- Posted Aug 29, 2011 7:42 pm GMT
- 5 comments
It's Monday, and you all know what that means: time to check out what activities and events we have going on in the community this week.
All-Time Greatest Gaming Sidekick
All-Time Greatest Gaming Sidekick! Last week we asked you to decide which 64 characters should make it to the bracket stage. Check to see who made it to the next stage and who didn't make the cut.
But if you want to get straight to the business of creating your bracket, that's fine too! We want you to predict the outcome of each battle for a chance to win the grand prize as well as the opportunity to declare "I told ya so!" But you better act quickly because you have only until September 7, when the bracket selection stage will end and the voting will begin. Want to see who other GameSpotters are rooting for? Want to cheer on your own sidekick? You can check out the All-Time Greatest Sidekick Forums page here.
Call of Duty XP
Hold on tight as we prepare to switch gears for Call of Duty XP! On September 2 and 3, GameSpot will be back down in Los Angeles for Call of Duty XP. Things people can expect to see there? The event will take place on a 12-acre compound and will be complete with demos, live entertainment, paintball matches featuring The Pit, and, of course, Modern Warfare 3. All of the money from ticket sales will go to benefit the Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit group founded by Activision in 2009 to help soldiers transition to civilian life with job placement and training programs. What are you looking forward to at CODXP? Let us know.
PAX Prime Wrap-Up
Another year has come and gone for PAX Prime, and there was a lot to check out, Borderlands 2, Halo 4, Torchlight II, Assassin's Creed Revelations, and more. You can check out the highlights of PAX Prime as well as our awesome photo gallery. And those out there who helped to spread the word of PAX over the weekend were awarded the critically awesome "That's How I Roll" emblem.
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Friday Wrap-Up: A PAX Upon Thee!
- Posted Aug 26, 2011 11:52 pm GMT
- 8 comments
Time for the Friday wrap-up! In case you missed the news and are wondering what happened in the community this week, you can check out the following days.
- Monday: Manic!
- Tuesday: Blog Bunker - Soap Club
- Wednesday: Silver Screen
- Thursay: Rockin' Reviews
Wrap It Up
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick Voting started Monday for this year's All-Time Greatest contest. You have a lot of people to go through, but you can start by voting on the 64 different characters who will enter the competition. There are 13 possible emblems for this year's contest as well as some pretty great prizes up for grabs. Character voting ends August 28, so to make sure your picks make it to the Bracket Selection stage, be sure to VOTE!
An Unreal Community Game Night On Wednesday we had our Community Game Night, and GameSpotters got a chance to take on JodyR, aka xpcali girl, at Unreal Tournament 2004. Who will the MVP be? Well, that is still being decided, and with Jody being in Seattle, we won't know until next week, so be sure to check back.
Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on benleslie5 for his blog cheering those unsung sidekicks who didn't quite make it to the All-Time Greatest ranking. Benleslie has written several game reviews--his latest being his review on Bayonetta--and has contributed videos, like his 700th blog video. So three cheers for benleslie!Union of the Week
For this week's Union of the Week we congratulate GreggD and the Castlevania Ultima Union! It originally started in January 2006, with humble beginnings, but has risen to greatness. Currently they have 704 users with new ones joining every month, and they are GameSpot endorsed. For more info on this union, you can check out Ranger siberian142's interview.You've Been Spotted
In this week's You've Been Spotted we talk about zombies and zombies and…what else…more zombies! And more importantly, what people on Fuse, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter had to say about those zombies. Check out the video on our Spotlight Channel or right here on GameSpot. -
Daily Report: Rockin' Reviews
- Posted Aug 25, 2011 6:41 pm GMT
- 6 comments
TOP 100
Tropico 3 : Gelugon_baat
8.5 - Great
Tropico 3 has some rough edges with some features, but it is overall a worthy next entry to an entertaining series.
Portal 2 : c_rake
10 - Prime
Portal 2 is one of the best games you'll ever play, guaranteed.
Portal 2 : Bioshockraptor
8.0 - Great
An original, ambitious, intelligent and very well polished overall package, one of the better games of Q1 2011.
Dungeon Siege III : AzelKosMos
8.0 - Great
Yet another underrated Obsidian title.
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time : AK_the_Twilight
7.5 - Good
Fantastic time puzzles and intense combat make A Crack in Time an exciting adventure for the brief time it lasts.
Top 500
Steel Diver : GeekyDad
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7.0 - Good
Worthwhile at a Bargain Price
L.A. Noire : Garrison_Ford
9.5 - Superb
L.A. Noire's memorable adventure completely immerses you in an authentic crime fighting experience.
Ninja Gaiden II : gamefreak197
8.5 - Great
Ninja Gaiden 2 shows a few frustrations thanks to the camera, but it serves as a great addition to the series.
Outland : dapman418
9.0 - Superb
Outland presents all the fundamentals of a great platformer and so much more at an excellent value not to be missed.
Dune 2000 : ZanarkandTidus
7.0 - Good
Command and Conquer gameplay meets the Dune Universe.
Super Scribblenauts : kbaily
8.5 - Great
Vastly improved sequel.
Honorable Mentions
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition : IxX3xil3d0n3XxI
8.0 - Great
I found it hard to stay interested at the start, the end was worth playing it though.
Assassin's Creed II : hardcoremember
9.0 - Superb
Great game. Improves big time.
Beyblade: Let it Rip! : AQWBlaZer91
1.5 - Abysmal
Beyblade takes the Anime impression into a boring video game experience that should be avoided.
Hydrophobia Prophecy : harry_james_pot
7.0 - Good
Prophecy has a really innovative gameplay potential, but it's wasted in a very short and half-finished game.Popular
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC) : simboes
9.5 - Superb
Fantastic Game, one of the best this year for sure! Cannot pass this one off!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (X360) : sinclairhxc
9.5 - Superb
You can't complain about the scores it's getting, but I think it deserves better.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3) : blueboxdoctor
9.5 - Superb
3 hours in and already thought of 3 other ways I could have played those 3 hours.
From Dust : shadowofamn1
6.5 - Fair
Potential ideas when to waste. Console Port made it worse.
Call of Duty: Black Ops : Scaryfighter888
5.0 - Mediocre
CoD BO: The Most Over Hyped Game Ever.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings : gofps1202
9.0 - Superb
The Witcher 2 : Assassins of Kings is dark, mature roleplaying game with new and innovative game mechanics.
Fallout: New Vegas : kidsugaya808
8.5 - Great
Could have been SO MUCH MORE
Nintendo 3DS : brandon1028
10 - Prime
A fun new system with amazing potential.
Age of Empires Online : SunSpot
5.0 - Mediocre
Free 2 play or a sneak attack?
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Daily Report: Silver Screen
- Posted Aug 24, 2011 11:42 pm GMT
- 0 comments
It's Wednesday, and you know what that means. It's time for players to stand up from their games and take a bow as they are featured on our GameSpot Spotlight channel.
The Games
Super Meat Boy Skills
GameSpotter psycho_chan12 shows off this seemingly complex level but reminds us that if you can get the hang of the pattern, a Grade A+ is within your reach.
Left 4 Dead 2 - Dead Center Finale on Expert
GameSpotter Printul_Noptii and the final standout in the Dead Center campaign. Will he have time to collect all the gas canisters and make it to the car before the zombies take him down?
Darksiders - Stygian Boss Battle & Ashes to Ashes Achievement
GameSpotter Sidburn19 takes on Stygian and unlocks the achievement "Ashes to Ashes" in Darksiders.
Call of Duty: BlackOps - Sniper Gameplay
This awesome GameSpotter shows off some sniping skills in Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Angry Birds Walkthrough Part 1
GameSpotter usatheman2001 shows off some Angry Birds skills in this walkthrough. His review of the game was "just plain fun," giving it a score of 10.
Music
The Legend of Zelda: Cover Song
GameSpotter Xtermin8r13 rocks on in this polka-style cover of the Legend of Zelda theme song.
Humor
Cat Boss - Final Fight!
GameSpotter Mufujifi takes on the dreaded "cat boss" as it returns once again to terrorize one adventurer. Will she prevail?
Reviews
Real Racing 2
GameSpotter Elk, aka the Mobile Wizard, takes a look at Real Racing 2 bonus points to anyone who knows where his shirt is from.
Portal 2 Review
GameSpotter Bioshock Raptor gives you his opinion on the game, what he liked and what he didn't like.
Well, that's all we have time for today. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to the GameSpot Spotlight. Didn't get featured this week? Be sure to sign up for the YouTube Roll Call for your Video Virtuoso emblem, or simply PM GS-Community with a link to your video on GameSpot, increasing your chances of being featured in Wednesday's Daily Report.
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Blog Bunker - Soap Club
- Posted Aug 23, 2011 7:26 pm GMT
- 10 comments
It's Tuesday, and you know what that means. Time for another edition of the Blog Bunker, where you can check out some awesome blogs!
Soap Club
- This Is the End Beautiful Friend - Pierst179
- Why is the Nintendo 3DS failing? - Soulreavercross
- Sticking With It Part 2: Progress and Pace - yeah_write
World of Games & Gaming
- Second Chances - Jbul
- The 10 Most Mediocre Games of All Time: Honorable Mention - huyckb04
- Great Games Ruin Good Games - Aberinkulas
- Super Meat Boy Challenge - psycho_chan13
- Games I like that everyone else seems to hate - kbaily
- So many games, upcoming reviews, and other stuff - Cloud_765
- Driver: San Francisco Demo Impressions - MudkipMaster30
- Rockstar educates us…even if we don't know it! - Gameover94
- The challenges of revisiting Shadow of the Colossus - Asagea_888
- Might I have a symphony? - Hirasugi
Platforms & More
- Rumor: 3DS re-launch next year? - JustPlainLucas
- As i sit here i think we are going back to the future… or something - rholding2000
The Insider
- bbkkristian's GameSpot Forum Survival Guide - bbkkristian
Off the Radar
- The Inexplicable Blog About Wrestling - Rottenwood
- R.I.P. Jack Layton - AlmightyMax
- The Fall of Padawan Robinson (SWtoR Contest Entry) - Saigo
Staff Fingerprints
- UFC Personal Trainer Update - guy_cocker
- The HotSpot is taking live calls! - TomM
- I suppose I should have said this earlier - Eddienoteddy
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Daily Report: Manic Monday
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 9:32 pm GMT
- 20 comments
What's going on this week at GameSpot? Well, hold on to your computer mice because we've got a lot in store for you this week.
August 22, 2011
-All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick - Vote Now!
Yep, you heard it here. It's that time of the year for the All-Time Greatest Sidekick. Amigo, ally, cohort, partner, friend, pal--no matter what you call them, they are important, nay essential, for making a hero truly great. Where would Frodo be without Sam, or Batman without Robin, or Sherlock without Watson? Well, now you have your chance to vote and make GameSpot history by letting us know who you think is the best. But make sure to move quickly because the final battle is Friday, so vote now!-Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection:
Ryan MacDonald is ready to show off some awesome Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection DLC action just moments after its release on the X360. GameSpot will be having a Now Playing at 2 a.m. Yep, you heard right: 2:00 a.m.! We will have a chatroom, and Ryan will be doing his best to take your questions about this Call of Duty event. Be sure to check it out!-Community Game Night - Unreal Tournament 2004:
GameSpot's Jody Robinson will be taking on challengers for our Unreal Tournament 2004 Community Game Night in this all-out drag-down frag fest. Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for a night of rocket-launching, lightning-gunning, ion-painting action. Though watch out for xpcaligirl with that ball launcher; she's pretty wicked. For more information, you can check out this discussion here on the GameSpot Community Game Night Union.-Primed for PAX:
GameSpot is headed north for PAX Prime. There's no rest for the weary here in the office. We'll be sending our editors off to one of the premier events of the season. What are you excited to see this year? Well, to get just a little taste of what's abuzz on the GameSpot forums, check out this thread here. What are some of the things you can expect from us during the event? You're just gonna have to check back to find out.-Big Shot Bounty Episode 3 Winners:
The winners of last week's Plants vs. Zombies giveaway are these three lucky YouTube viewers! Mikelisaigars, ShinyFlitwick, and Limak! Want to see what they won? Check out the video on our YouTube Spotlight Channel or on Synthia's Video Page. Big Shot Bounty airs once a week on Wednesdays, so be sure to check out what you can win next!-Belated Member Spotlight:
Last Friday JodyR posted a thought-provoking blog asking users what they wanted to see changed, while at the same time assuring those users that we would do our best to hear their voices and cries of help and try to fix and improve the things that you as users felt needed to be adjusted. This week's Member Spotlight goes to those brave individuals who over the weekend posted in her blog to tell her exactly what was on their minds. So congrats everyone. Your feedback is extremely important to the Community team here at GameSpot.Well, that just about wraps things up for Monday. Be sure to check back tomorrow for Blog Bunker: Zombie Edition.