Arkham Origins first impression (PC version)

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As you may know by now, I’m a huge Batman Arkham series fan. I was torn between preordering  the Xbox 360 version or go with the PC one (like I did with the first).

Fortunately I went with the later and so far not disappointed. First of all, the PC version comes with Deathsrtoke as well so no missing content from the console versions. The second and most important thing is the next gen version! You haired it right, since Arkham Origins is not coming to PS4/Xbox One the PC version is the only next gen version. Dont get me wrong, the PC version would have still won regardless if PS4 or Xbox One’s version were out but the lake of them gives me a bigger reason to own this version.

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My PC is a bit old and while it cant run everything max at the highest resolution it still manage to pull a decent, as good as or even graphics higher than currant gen consoles. Enabling the advanced features costed me performance  hence the reason I turned most of that stuff off, for now. I’m seriously thinking of finally upgrading my PC to run this gem at the highest graphics possible having the full experience. I am the best version freak so my actions are understandable to my kind heheh..

The last and final reason is that I got it at a cheaper price, hocked up to my trusted monitor (I don’t own an HD TV yet) and playing it using Xbox 360 wired controller. Life is gooooood man.

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Enough about my setup, lets talk about the game itself. I must admit that I’m not that far into it so my mini review will cover what I know and seen so far. The game looks and controls as the previous installments, in a good way. The action pickups as soon as you start the game. Having played and mastered the first 2 with mixed unlocked achievements I started my way in with knowledge of how the game and its fighting system works. The boss fights are different so far with some old aliments returning.

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The story is not bad as well, you start out as a noob Batman and work your way fighting and making a name for yourself. The city is modified with new areas and places to go into. The detective mode is enhanced thus opening the door for new experience. The only thing I didn’t get use to is the confusing upgrade menu but I may get used to it over time.  Over all, I am please with my purchase and will get the DLC Season pass once I receive my payment. Will also get the game of the year version once it hits on Xbox 360.

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Final advice: If you loved the previous arkham games, get it. Get it on whatever platform you please but get it. And oh, the PS3 version gets extra skins and challenges. Will post screens and further impression once I’m done.

Steam announced Family Sharing

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sharing is caring, and now Steam surprisingly announced that you will soon be able to share your games with a family or friends. Of course the number will and should be limited but that’s more than enough considering each can get his own achievements and cloud saves. Good move Steam.

Greatest Gaming Remakes

New doesn’t always mean better, but the bellows have managed to break this rule.

Resident Evil Remake

First released in 1996, Resident Evil quickly became the top dog in the survivor horror scene. It was until 2002 that fans hoped for the original to be remade and Capcom didn’t disappoint. The game was released on Nintendo GameCube with remade graphics, sound and more story as well as new areas such as the forest. A must play and own for any horror fan, let alone Resident Evil fan. 

The game was also ported to Nintendo Wii adding nothing but appears to be little cheaper new days. 

Metal Gear Twin Snakes

Holds a second place after Resident Evil Remake but still stands out. This was also released for the GameCube and remained exclusive without any further ports. The game adds very little in terms of areas and actually downgrades the sound track. However, new moves can now be used such as hanging to add some level of new and the graphics along with gameplay smoothness makes this remake standout.

Tony Hawk’s 2X

2X enhances the graphics and smoothest the gameplay adding new levels as well.  It’s not heavily remade as the rest but still brings something to the table. A must get for Tony Hawk’s fans. The game is Xbox exclusive and works on Xbox 360 with minor glitches.