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I’ve been trying to come up with an idea for another video blog and so far I’ve decided to exclude all my film clips from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the various other games that have come out in the past few months. I may just do something in Garrysmod so look for that later.

Just as a recap of the things we’ve played or checked out since the new year:

(Not limited to games that have come out thus far, just games we’ve spent more than a few hours playing recently)

Note: I could not decide a single method of which to link these games for information. Gamespot has always been a good place to look up games for PC and Consoles. While Wikipedia gives the same information in their own way.

• Audiosurf (PC on Steam)
• Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (PC on Steam)
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC)
• The Experiment (PC)
• Garry’sMod (PC on Steam)
• Lock On: Modern Air Combat, Flaming Cliffs (PC)
• Team Fortress 2 (PC on Steam)
• TrackMania Nations Forever (Free version) (PC on Steam)
• TrackMania United Forever (Full Version) (PC on Steam)
• The Specialists (Half-Life Mod) (PC on Steam)
• StepMania (PC)
• Supreme Commander, Forged Alliance (PC)
• Sven Co-op (Half-Life Mod) (PC on Steam)
• Synergy (Half-Life 2 Mod) (PC on Steam)
• Half-Life 2 Jaykin’ Bacon: Source (Half-Life mod) (PC on Steam)
• The Hidden: Source (Half-Life 2 Mod) (PC on Steam)

• Beautiful Katamari (Xbox360)
• BurnOut Paradise (Xbox360)
• Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat (New Map DLC) (Xbox360)
• Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 (Xbox360)
• Grand Theft Auto 4 (Xbox360)
• Halo3 (DLC-Legendary Map Pack) (Xbox360)
• Mass Effect (DLC) (Xbox360)
• Rock Band (New DLC’s like “Still Alive – Portal”) (Xbox360)

• Assault Heroes (Xbox360 Live Arcade)
• Ikaruga (Xbox360 Live Arcade)
• TriggerHeart Exelica (Xbox360 Live Arcade)

• Mario Kart (Wii)
• Okami (Wii)
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
• Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii)

• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP)

A few of these just came out this month. Okami being one of them proved to be more than I expected. It’s one of those rare games that look beautiful above others and have that Uniqueness that will make you remember every moment. Gamespot did a good review of it here. The new Mario Kart that came out Sunday the 27′th was another one. I would have to quote my friend Shadou for this: If Nintendo is going to resurrect their Franchises I’m going to be the idiot that goes out and buys them. Or something along those lines. I know they recycle a lot of their material. Nintendo is well known for that in my eyes because they don’t hide it what so ever but it’s still Mario Kart on the Wii! You get to use a little wheel with your Wii mote. Other than a very lacking online system, this game isn’t too bad. If your saving your money for GTA4 you might as well, the new Mario doesn’t bring us enough to boast about. Again with the recycling material. See Gamespot’s Review for a better explanation of these ups and downs here.

Then there’s a game that I alone on this Team have been loving. I believe only 3 of us here at TL have a PSP so that may be the reason. You might of guessed the game I’m getting to is Crisis Core. If you’ve experienced Final Fantasy 7 (FF7), a Legend of a game back on the Playstation or possibly seen Advent Children the movie or even caught a glimpse of Before the Crisis than you must have some motive to check Crisis Core out already. I got wind there was going to be a FF7 title on the PSP back before PSPs came out in America. That was how many years ago? Still I can safely say I bought a PSP mainly for this game. All my other PSP games have disappointed me but this one leaves me with stiff arms.

I seem to be beating around the bush here. Crisis Core puts you in the shoes of Zack, from the original title and let’s you live the events leading up to FF7! The game play mechanics still have that FF feel but also brings back the mechanics they used in the Kingdom Hearts games on the PS2. The graphics are similar to Kingdom Hearts except no Disney Characters. If you have a PSP but not this game, then there is something wrong with you. Maybe you don’t like RPGs or Final Fantasy titles but do remember FF7 was the one that proved to be the greatest of all the Final Fantasys. Of course now a days those graphics are horrible so we can only hope they resurrect the game. I mean come on Square-Enix, if Nintendo can do it you can too! I don’t have a PS3 but I would buy one if they released a remake of FF7 only on the PS3. Check a review on it here if you want.

Well I guess I should mention GTA4 now that it’s out. I’m sad that such a successful franchise has been so leaked. Games that are actually good should be supported. -oops I mean all games should be supported! I’m talking about the new GTA already making it’s way here a week or so ago through the internet. I already repurchased the game so why would I want to download it? I haven’t done much with the game yet but I can tell you I’m excited to play it with the rest of the TL crew and friends. Of course I’ve been elected the driver so don’t expect anything less than crazy from me. I’m going for the same things I pulled in my Halo 3: Killing under the Influence video that you can find on the right menu. If your lazy click here to watch it off Gamespot or you can find it on my Youtube. Nothing was rehearsed in that video or any of my videos. When I drive, shit always happens, let’s hope not for the worst however.

Before I forget, those who got the collector’s edition got their copy of GTA4 inside a lock box. Inside the lock box is two keys for the lock box, a Rockstar key chain, a duffel bag, a little soundtrack with music from the game on 16 tracks, a book with art from the game, and of course your copy of the game. If your reluctant to purchase GTA4 because you think it’s no different than the others then let me spoil some more of it for you. There’s online mulitplayer 2-16 people and 2-4 player co-op. Also: the multiplayer has a nice little level up system probably similar to COD4 but not in the weapon customization way. The new GTA does not have airplanes like in San Andreas but that’s mostly because it’s all city; Liberty City. Yes, back again, counting the third time if you played Liberty City Stories for the PSP. At least we still have helicopters and the like. Have fun guys.

So what are you waiting for? I just gave you a lot of information, now get off my back and go play something.