Trying to gather a wide variety of art styles and genres I went through this year. While for some months (mostly, around summer) it was quite difficult to pick something good due to a lack of (good) deviations others were harder to decide what to use above, simply choice-wise (too many things to pick from, I couldn't just make up my mind).
Finally went with variety in characters (and ending the year)
This year marked the launch of my Heroes! blog, which I used to upload either on deviantArt or on this very blog before.
Oh yeah, I know it's a bit late to post something like this now, but I had totally forgotten to grab the picture I took off the camera and upload it on the blog until now..
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, you guys in the US! (and other countries that still celebrate this day for some reason!) (well not "some reason", for $$$, that is marketing purposes)
We tried to bring Halloween and implement it here in Switzerland these last few couple of years, but due to the lack of interest from everyone they decided to officially drop it finally this year...
I hope all you guys are having a great time today, celebration today or not. (Me? Work work work, hey it's a Monday like any other!)
I've been also making these following "Halloween 2011's Monster Gals drawings, using your guys ideas and choices from my latest bunch of polls. So check 'em out! You can find them back by following the drawing tag
Here's a brand new trailer for "Layton Kyouju VS Gyakuten Saiban", that is Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney the crossover game nobody expected, coming up for the 3DS starring Capcom's Phoenix Wright and Level-5's Professor Layton. It is due for a release date somewhen in 2012 (only in Japan for now). And it's looking mighty epic:
Though I'd personally wish they'd want 2D instead. Phoenix just doesn't look "right" in 3D, look at his perfectly bi-symmetric hair!
I'm guessing this will be a puzzle heavy adventure game with some text-based adventure crossing over mysteries/quests to resolve. Both series do mix up pretty well esthetically I think.
And here's some more trailers from the TGS 2011. On today's menu: people fighting, someone's wrath and a domain in binary code.... First let's check out the upcoming new "Project Soul" entry, Soul Calibur V! It's one of those games, I'm not actually really awaiting for it. But I guess I'll end up trying it at some point later on, nonetheless.
Newly announced additions: returning Astaroth and newcomer Viola.
Re-skinned characters, be it the newbies or the old faces. Such a "glowy" game. It's kinda like that modern Star Trek movie...
Kinda tired of this series. Nothing much change, not even graphically. The shuffle of the cast is "ok". The games looks decent though.
Now, for something else, here's the latest trailer for the highly anticipated new Capcom (original IP) game Asura's Wrath!
"See Ma, I don't need no arms!!" XD
This looks like such a fun badass game afterall!
And finally, another upcoming Sega game. Binary Domain shows us yet another new trailer:
This over the top action game is look great so far! This Vanquish-inspired title from Yakuza games developers will be released with a mic/headphones set in Japan only, for a 10.000 limited exemplars edition. For the co-op multiplayer mode, on both PS3 and Xbox 360. The game will also be able use Kinect alongside a controller (finally a game that does that!).
And here's some more videos released through its official website:
And here's some new news regarding upcoming games, straight from this year's TGS! Also, other miscellaneous information. First up, Sega shows some more of its upcoming titles.
Like Sonic Generations. I already posted lots of stuff regarding this return in form to the Sonic series. But so few info about the handheld 3DS port. Let's check it out!
And it looks fantastic! A good alternative to the main systems HD version for sure! And it will even have some bonus content like Sonic 3's Mushroom Hill Zone! Nice^^
And here's a look at Madworld's pseudo-sequel, Anarchy Reigns! The solo/storymode to be precise, which will actually really act as a sequel to Madworld:
Cool stuff. The game will be out in January, next year. And it's nice to see again all these faces back from Madworld, Jack, the Baron, etc... Though I miss Madworld's creative art style. (in black and white, no colors thank you~)
Meanwhile at the TGS, Tecmo revealed the upcoming new entry in their long-running classic fighting game series, Dead or Alive 5!
This game will mark the first DOA entry without series creator Tomonobu Itagaki on board. (well, second if you count that PSP port of one of the "minigames party" DOA...hum..) Good... bad... Only time will tell. Also, with fighting games being all popular these last couple of years + finally a multi-console DOA, I'm guessing this game will be the starting point for many newcomers to the series.
Here's the trailer...
Looks cool..as far as early in-game gameplay footage go. Dynamic cameras, really? Or was it just for show in this video?
Graphically it doesn't look that far from DoA 4... Wait and see!
And here's a teaser poster, worry not the gals will be back too:
The title is planned for a 2012 release on 360 and PS3.
And in case you forgot about Tecmo/Team Ninja's other successful franchise, the Ninja Gaiden series will also be brought back Itagaki-less in the aptly named Ninja Gaiden 3.
And this time no "Sigma" since this game will be simultaneously released on Xbox 360 AND PS3!
Finally, let's have a look at Rockstar ruining another game series I like. I know, I know...there's lots of R* fans out there... I already went large in details why I didn't like what they do to games nowadays, specially regarding a little game I liked in the past. I know lots of kids think they're game are all cool and mature (hint: violence+bllod =/= mature, that's what kids think, not what the reality is for adults). But I'm so tired of their GTA-ization of non-GTA games...
ANYWAYS! Here's Max Payne 3. A game that looks and feels nothing like both previous Max Panye games co-developed by 3DRealms and Remedy. Which was a noir-esque action movie-like experience. Turned into a mindless cover-shooter based GTA-like generic mainstream title:
You know what? I could have easily accepted this new game if it was something new and original. And different IP. Like this it just looks like they're trying to sell their random new product under a familiar and liked name.... Kinda how it would be if their last game, L.A.Noir, had been called, say, "Streets of Rage 4" for example.
And here's one more trailer of an upcoming Nintendo game. It's Mario Kart 7, which will be released later this year as well, on Dec. 4 on the 3DS as well. (they're finally releasing games for that system?.. why didn't they release the system now instead?!)
And it looks like...much of the same. Which is great for fans, I guess :P Meh, my favorite Mario Kart was the SNES one. I played the DS one too for, like, 1 week, then completely forgot about it... Don't mistake me, it is a good looking and fun game. But simply not for me..
It's time for yet another video game update blog post! This time featuring Nintendo trailers and some familiar Monkey returning yet once again. First up, let's check out Nintendo's all new trailer for their upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword!
Nintendo doesn't do much CGi trailers usually, so it's always nice to give a look at such video for one of their titles. I missed a couple Zelda games, so I'll be playing this around 2015 probably (ha! retro gamers don't fear delays in their "planning"!)
And here's a gameplay trailer showcasing some new mechanics and features:
This video's from the press conference. All in all, Super Mario 3D Land looks like a pretty neat entry. I'm more itnerested in playing this than any of the Mario Sunshine/Galaxy/2 that I missed. I dunno, but the mix of 2D sidescrolling + simpler 3D platformer has really a nice touch to it. Sure, both Mario Galaxy games might be good games but I'd rather go for something simpler without the planetoids gimmick. (yeah, call me old school if you want!)
Meanwhile, Kirby returns in the appropriately named Kirby's Return to Dream Land on the Wii later this year. This new game will be a return to basics after a more original entry earlier this year.
Awesome! I haven't played any Kirby game since the (two) original game(s) on the classic Game Boy waaaay back. Might give it a try! (plus, I can't get enough of all these recent sidescrollers lately!)
Luigi will be back in his own spinoff, in this sequel to the Gamecube launch title. This time on 3DS as well. (note to self: might need to end up buying a 3DS at some point...)
And finally, looking at the other side of the fence. Sega will bring the series Super Monkey Ball back to the scene, with an all-new entry this time for Sony's new handheld system, the PS Vita:
Great recommended hybrid platformer/puzzle series! If you got a system on which there's a Monkey Ball, I can't recommend trying one of these games. The puzzles are often quite interesting and always make you scratch your brain on later levels.
I think I forgot to post this, right? Anyway, last year the best of E3 easily was Konami press conference.
This year? Well, I'd vote for Ubisoft press conference as funn(i)est presentation. It was an important conference for Ubisoft who was presenting its upcoming innovations, new strategic moves, etc.. And also a brand new proper Rayman game, a sidescroller again. Lots of highly anticipated titles. It marks Ubi's big 25th anniversary. Then, amongst all this, from the Canadian or French part of the staff, a sort of nervous tension was felt. The president had problems finding his words, Michel Ancel (Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil and Rabbids creator) started getting really nervous in front of a crowd (heck! those guys are nerds before all, they're not used to this much audience in front of them... specially Ancel who isn't that a public figure), then they brought in awkward presentation like the inimitable Mr. Caffeine, this year's crazy guy who'll haunt everybody's nightmares for a while...
Anyway, easily the best conference, a must watch for anybody. It's long, but ya gotta watch this!
I kinda like the silly retro sequences they've improvised in-between actual game footage.
Oh yeah, there's some actual games being shown here. Ya nerds can watch it, I'll skip these for the random segments in-between :P
And here's the last part featuring more Caffeine, Rabbids and Assassin's Creed:
And if you skipped all this, here's the best of Mr. Caffeine for you all to enjoy!
At their own press conference, Konami just announced they'l be released lots of compilations soon.
All will be quick HD remakes (not fully remakes, yet HD resolutions, etc..). And all will be made available for both PS3 and Xbox 360.
First up will be the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. This "HD collection" will offer Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker all on the same compilation. (that last one was a PSP game previously which will now be adapted for home systems). This will be out in November 2011, wtih all new controls, achievements, new improved audio, etc..
Then, in 2012, a Zone of the Enders HD Collection. An HD collection containing Zone of the Enders and Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. Which is a good thing for gamers, since those are good mecha games that weren't very well known originally.
And finally, later next year, the SIlent Hill Collection. Which, as popular and well liked those games are will be the least interesting compilation. It will only contain Silent Hill 2 and 3 "retouched" in HD. No Silent Hill 1, seriously guys??
Sega of Japan is ready to make lots of announcements this year it seems. Sonic's got his own special page up for 2011. Lots of others anniversaries to celebrate over at Sega's. PSO, Virtua Tennis and also the awesome Puyo Puyo series is ready to celebrate its 20th years! The Sonic Team will probably have similar other announcements to make soon~
One more year before the end of times/apocalypse! Wait...what??
My first drawing of 2011 is... those two guys.
So this is the part where I try to put down some resolutions or at least things I want to see happen on this blog right?
Well, I'd like to make more of these lists I did a while ago. (and update them too) Maybe my top list of favorite superheroes, or cartoons, or animes, or something along those lines..
Continue my on-going reviews such as reviewing more Monkey Islands, Prince of Persias, Street Fighters, Resident Evils, etc... And finally finish the Star Wars movies which I sort of left onb hold.
Huh...and get more people commenting. Following the blog I'm okay with the current number. But like 1-2 regular commenters too? Pretty please?
And I guess that's all! Wasn't so hard to write!
Personally-wise, well, that's another question. Like getting a better salary, yo! And stuff. Well, that's all for today~
Stay tuned for the return of my Superheroes! parody too (Archers!, Lanterns! etc..)
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!
Thanks for checkin' my blog this past year, and I wish you all a fantastic year!!~
