Knights of the Old Republic

Hey guys, Spooge again and I'm going to talk about and older game today.  This game is called Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, but most people abbreviate it as KOTOR.  This game was released in 2003 for the original Xbox, and it was released on PC later on.  The PC version is better because it has better graphics, and you can install mods.  So if you have a PC that can run it, (unlike me) you should get it.  It's only $10 on Steam.    KOTOR won many awards in its time and it's no surprise either.

KOTOR is and RPG where you make important choices that can put you on the light side, or the dark side.  These decisions also affect what happens later on in the game.  You can also make dialogue choices that leave an impact and decide if you are good or evil.  In my opinion it has one of the greatest stories a video game has ever had.  I might get a lot of criticism for this, but I think the Old Republic story is better than the movies.  That's just my opinion though.

The voice acting in this game is superb, it really adds to the depth of the characters.  The characters in this game are some of my favorite in any game.  Those characters include Bastila Shan, Carth Onasi, HK47, Canderous Ordo, and Jolee Bindo.  These characters become your companions that you bring along with you to help complete missions.

Throughout the game you can travel to many different worlds.  You start off on a sith controlled world called Taris.  After you leave Taris, you can travel to Dantooine, Kashyyk, Manaan, Tatooine, and Korriban.  That's about all I am going to tell you about the story.  If you want to know the rest of the story, buy the game!  It's only $10!

One minor complaint I have about this game is the graphics.  They aren't too bad, but compared to other games at the time, they aren't very good.  Also, the lip syncing in this game is awful.  But, these things don't really affect the gameplay at all.

Another important aspect of any game is the soundtrack.  The music in this game is fantastic.  Here is one of the songs:

The combat system isn't what you would expect from a Star Wars game.  It's turn based, sort of like if you were playing Pokemon, but with force powers and lightsabers.  That might not be the most accurate comparison, because there is much more depth to it and stuff that goes on behind the scenes.

There are many side quests to do too and there is a lot of variation.  Some of them involve a lot of thinking and talking like investigating a crime scene.  Other ones include just killing enemies.  This game will keep you playing for a long time.  Even after you beat it, because you'll want to go back and see what it is like to make different decisions.

I recommend not looking at any videos or walkthroughs  on your first playthrough.  You will thoroughly enjoy it more if you go in knowing nothing about what is going to happen.  Especially at one point in the story when there is a huge revelation that I don't want to spoil for you.  It is definitely one of the most surprising moments in Star Wars history, up there with Darth Vader revealing himself to being Luke's father.

Knights of the Old Republic II

There was also  KOTOR 2, but I never really liked it that much.  Unlike the first one, it wasn't developed by Bioware, but another company called Obsidian.  It could have been so much better, but apparently Obsidian was rushed to release the game and they had to cut out a bunch of stuff.  I would like to see what it could have been like.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

Bioware is making the next KOTOR game.  But, much to my disappointment , it isn't KOTOR 3.  Instead it is an MMO that takes place some 300 years after KOTOR 2.  It still looks amazing, and I will probably end up playing it.  Bioware is always great at creating amazing stories and compelling characters.  I don't think any of my friends will be playing it so I need to find people to play with.  Here is one of the cinematic trailers for The Old Republic:

Looks pretty fucking awesome right?  I am really, really, excited to play this game, but I kind of want a KOTOR 3 to tie up the loose ends from KOTOR 2.

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed this, please let me know in the comments, and as always have nice day! :)

                                                -Spooge

Grand Theft Auto IV

    Hey guys!  Spooge here!  Today I want to tell you what I think about GTA IV.  GTA IV is not only an amazing single player game, but also a fantastic Multiplayer game.  The multiplayer is fun to go in with a couple of friends and just mess around.    There is so much to do in the open world of Liberty City, which is based off of New York City.  Sometimes it's just fun to turn friendly fire on and kill each other non stop.  Sometimes its fun to get you and a bunch of your friends in a car and go on a killing rampage.  It's good for some  stupid, mindless fun.  The single player has an amazing story that follows the protagonist Niko Bellic, an immigrant who comes to America because of the bullshit stories from his cousin, Roman Bellic.  The one thing that pisses me off is when Roman constantly calls you in game and says things like, "Niko my cousin!  Let's go bowling!"  Other than that GTA IV is perfect.  I have not gotten a chance to get the add-ons yet but I will write an article when I get a chance to play them. Sorry for such a short article, it's late and I have to sleep. Peace out guys! :)

                                           -Spooge

Red Orchestra

     Hey guys!  Spooge again sticking it to you with another blog post!  This time I wanted to share with you this upcoming game I found.  It's called Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad.  I have never played the first game, but I have watched videos on it.  If you guys have played it, let me know in the comments on how it was.

     Anyway, the new game looks really fun and super realistic.  It's kind of similar to Battlefield in the fact that it has huge maps and is able to hold up to 64 people in one game.  The tank system is something that has never really been done in any other shooter.  It is in First person and you have move around to the different positions and interact with the tank.  I'm not really good at explaining this so check out these videos: Part 1 and Part 2.  I am super excited for this game, and when I get my new computer, I'm definitely playing this game when it comes out.  God, I am missing out on so many great games, I can't wait to become a PC gamer.

So that's it for Red Orchestra guys! See you next time, and as always have nice day! :)
                               -Spooge

Minecraft

     Hey guys Spooge here all over you with new post!  This time it's about Minecraft! 

  So, I have been playing Minecraft lately and I wanted to share what I think about it.  Minecraft is amazing because of the endless possibilities is has for creating things.  If you have ever seen the things people have made in this game then you know what I am talking about.  One guy made an actual computer in Minecraft.  If you want to see the things people can make, search Minecraft on YouTube.

                                                        ...or look at this picture

  Mods are a huge part of Minecraft.  With Mods, people have been able to turn Minecraft into a full on MMO. People have also remade maps from First Person Shooters and have been able to play games like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.  Mods have also improved the single player aspect of Minecraft as well.  Mods that add Planes, NPC villages, tanks, ray guns, and many other things that I probably don't know about yet also exist.  It really is interesting because I don't think there has ever been a game with as much potential as Minecraft.  I am really excited to see what it will evolve into in the near future, especially with the new adventure update rapidly nearing completion.

I hope you guys enjoyed this article on Minecraft, please let me know what you thought in the comments and tell me how to improve.  Have nice day! :)
                                                      -Spooge

Halo Reach Game Review by Spooge

    Hey guys, it's me Spooge again cumming at you this time with a Halo: Reach review.  Now you probably already heard great things about Halo: Reach from other reviewers but I just wanted to say what I think about this game.

     First of all, I want to start off by saying I LOVE Halo.  It is one of my favorite video game series's  and I remember when I was first exposed to the Halo Series back when I was a young lad.  Halo is one of the reasons  I am going to keep my Xbox around when I buy my new Gaming PC.

     The campaign in Halo Reach is probably the best out of the Halo series.  Either that or it is a close second to Halo: Combat Evolved.  Unlike Halo 1, 2, and 3, Halo Reach does not follow the Master Chief that we all grew to love in the first three Halos.  Instead the game follows another Spartan who goes by the name of Noble 6.  He is part of a squad of Spartans deployed on the planet Reach.  His squadmates are Carter, Kat, Jorge, Emile, and Jun.  Throughout the game you really become attached to your teammates.  In the end, it all leads into the beginning of Halo Combat Evolved.

     Now for the multiplayer.  I think the multiplayer is great in this game.  HOWEVER, there are a few minor things that make me angry about it.  The first issue is something many others will agree with me on.  Armor Lock.  There is nothing more annoying than when you start shooting someone and then they become invincible for a few seconds, and you get killed from behind.  Armor Lock is bullshit, just like Last Stand, and Juggernaut in Call of Duty.  Another minor complaint I have about this game are the maps.  The maps aren't completely unplayable or terrible, but there is something missing.  Nothing will ever beat the classics like Battle Creek, Sidewinder,  Hang 'em High, and Chill Out.  Even Halo 3 had better maps.  Halo Reach has its share of good maps like Hemorrhage which is a remake of Blood Gulch.  Also,  Halo: Reach's new Forge World allows players to create their own maps, with almost endless possibilities.  Bungie also incorporates those user-created maps into the multiplayer matchmaking system.

     Forge was one of the features that made Halo 3, in my opinion, the best First Person Shooter ever made.  It is even better in Halo: Reach.  Now you can merge objects together, and make them float with out preforming a glitch.  Plus there are even more options for Custom Games for players to make unique game modes like Ice Cream Man, Garbage Man, and much more.

     Halo: Reach is a great game, but it will never surpass Halo 3 in my book.  But, I still enjoy playing Halo: Reach regularly and if you would like to play hit me up.  My gamertag is Eughhh

Anyway guys, I hope you enjoyed my Halo: Reach review, let me know what you think about it in the comments section.  And as always, have nice day. :)

                                           -Spooge

Red Dead Redemption Review by Spooge

     Hey guys, Winston here also known as Spooge and today I am going to review Red Dead Redemption for the Xbox 360.  Let me start off by saying that this is, in my opinion one of the greatest games ever made.  I really enjoyed playing this game from start to finish, and Rockstar did an amazing job in making this game the best it could be.  So if you don't know that much about Rockstar, they also created the Grand Theft Auto series, another great series of games.

      Red Dead Redemption takes place in 1911 in the Wild West and follows the adventures of John Marston, an ex gang member who is forced by the US Government to hunt down his former gang mates.  They threaten his family unless he can help them get rid of these criminals.  The game takes place in a huge open world that goes from the Great Plains all the way down to Mexico.  The story is fantastic and will suck you in immediately.  I don't want to spoil the ending for you but it is a very emotional one.

The graphics in this game are phenomenal, and some of the best you will see on a console game.  Both the soundtrack, and the sound effects are also fantastic and help immerse you into the game.  You will enjoy just exploring the massive world.  Overall the Single Player is worth buying the game for anyway.

There is also a fantastic multiplayer component of this game.  It includes Free Roam, where you can roam around the world with up to 15 other people and even complete challenges and level up.  You can unlock new mounts, weapons, titles, and characters by leveling up.  But there is much more than just free roam.  They also have competitive game modes such as Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, and Cooperative Missions.  You can also go hunting in Free Roam and complete gang hideouts for experience points.  The multiplayer is very fun especially if you have friends to play it with.

Undead Nightmare

I also highly recommend purchasing the Undead Nightmare add on for 800 microsoft points which translates to $10.  It adds a new cooperative game mode where you and 3 other players fight off hordes of zombies.  The single player aspect of Undead Nightmare is also very entertaining, and also scary.

This is a game you should not miss, it is fantastic in almost every way possible.  If you enjoyed any of the Grand Theft Auto games, you will enjoy this game.

     I hope you enjoyed this review guys, my name is Spooge and as always, have nice day and let me know what you think and how I can improve in the comments section.
                                   -<3 Spooge