http://store.steampowered.com/app/8870/?snr=1_4_4__40
$9.89
http://store.steampowered.com/app/208200/?snr=1_4_4__43
$4.99
Rayman Origins for $7.99
As the tittle says; Rayman Origins is on sale on GOG.com . Even though I own this on Xbox 360 and yet to play it, the PC version is always better in both loading, graphics and smoothness. You can really go wrong with 8 bucks any ways. Hurry up and get it as offer ends soon. Checkout other offered games while on GOG.
Batman Arkham Knight preorders live
Pre-ordersfor the next gen Batman game are live, namely amazon.
The next batman game is said to be bigger than Arkham City by 5 times, a derivable Batmobile and a new rival named Arkham Knight. Im yet to %100 Arkham Origins but Im already excited as I love the Arkham Series.
Preorder here: http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Arkham-Knight-Windows-select-Pc/dp/B00IQCRKQ6/ref=sr_1_1_title_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1394237709&sr=1-1&keywords=arkham+knight
Why as I holding up on getting the next gen consoles
Xbox one and PS4 are out and selling, the next gen has officially arrived. As a Diehard gamer, one would think I would jump on them as soon as I can and they would be right, not this time though.
There are reasons behind my decision to wait;
Price
Now I know that the launch prices were low and all but I’m still waiting for the remembered cheaper version for Xbox One.
Games
No first batch tittle amazed me so far. Sorry but its true, no ground breaking game was shown till no and most of the ones I do want are also available on previous gen consoles or PC.
PC Gaming
Its no secret that I’m big on PC gaming and enjoying the best experience on most games (Batman Arkham Origins) so no rush.
Retro Gaming
I’m also a big old school retro gamer and collector as seen by my blog posts. Collection old school rare games > New Gen.
One final thing; I am in no way bashing or making fun of the new consoles and will get them sooner or later but at this point I prefer to save money on more important things and retro gaming although that could change once Gears of War 4 is announced. Game one, game right.
The Walking Dead game impression
I just finished the walking dead point and click game (Steam) and man, its what I expected and more.
First of all, the game is biased on the comic meaning staying true to the root while adding its own style. The story is exciting and the graphics look amazing. There are choices to be made and decisions to consider as the game changes (kinda ) depending on how you play and while there is not much to control you will be more happy to uncovering the next chapter as you move on. In total, there are 5 episodes which are of normal length except the fifth one which is kinda short compared to the others.
Overall, the game is exciting and the short but fun DLC 400 days is out as well. The next game Session 2 is almost out which continues the story even further. One thing is for sure, I’m grabbing it as soon as it comes. A must buy for any point and click/walking dead fans plus the price is really love.
Batman Arkham Origins Review
So its been some time since I last blogged, and with a good reason; I was busy completing Arkham Origins. Right now, I just completed the New Game+ with the final mode finally unlocked.
The game overall feels like an update to Arkham City rather than a new one, but that’s not necessary a bad thing for hardcore Batman fans but I must warn you that some parts feel old and repetitive. Once you complete the main story you can go hunt the sub missions and remaining Data Drives along with a few surprises but that’s all about it.
The graphics are somehow update (Playing the PC version) and are nice to look at but nothing groundbreaking although seeing how this is a Game play + Story game that’s normal.
Of course the challenge maps return but in order to earn all upgrades you now must complete a series of sub challenges in story mode. Obtaining them all will require skill and patents as sometimes the game glitch you out of the award. Over all, it is the same game we all played and loved with a few upgrades and a prequel story. The DLCs should be on the way and there is a session pass to get as well.
Hardcore Arkham fans will get it as soon as they can, but for the rest you might want to wait for the game of the year edition or a cheaper version along the line.
Game Breaking bug (Arkham Origin)
It is with sadness I must report that I have experienced a game breaking glitch that wasn’t fixed with the latest patch.
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->During black gate bane’s fight, the screen goes dark while the fight continues.<-
Arkham Origins first impression (PC version)
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.
Batman Arkham Sale – Steam
Batman Arkham Asylum/City is currently on Sale, Steam. Just grabbed my copy of city even tough I already cleared it on Xbox 360.
Is Linux indeed the future of PC gaming?
Gabe Newell, the founder of Steam the largest digital games distributor declares that Linux is the future PC gaming OS.
Now before we jump the gun and call the man crazy lets consider the following facts:
• Linux is FREE
• Linux is Stable
• Linux is becoming popular and cool
Now I not saying that there is anything wrong with Windows considering I’m a Mac owner but nothing stays the way it is forever. And quite frankly, Microsoft did nothing but kill PC gaming for the past few years so change and the reviewer of PC gaming is needed.
Linux is becoming easy to use day by day and the ability to run it side by side with windows was always there but will people bother?
At the end, I leave the final judgement to you.