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Feature: InsaneBear’s 2009 Game of the Year
Is this Fiddy's year?
Another year has come and gone, and despite more delays than I can ever remember in one year, 2009 still saw more great games than I could possibly get around to playing. 2009 also saw me jumping into the whole game-writing thing for the first time (well, sort of). Consequently, this is InsaneBear’s first GOTY feature, and we’re going to try to keep it relatively simple. Maybe next year I’ll throw in some quirky awards meant to recognize specific games, but for now, we’ll just be sticking to the GOTY model. Without further ado…
Author: Cody
Review: inFAMOUS
inFAMOUS Review
Score: Great
Difficulty Played On: Medium
Time to Beat: 15 Hours
Loved the Most: Fast paced, satisfying combat; ease of motion while exploring Empire City
Hated the Most: Bland graphics; small climbing glitches
InFamous is the story of Cole McGrath: bike messenger, tax paying citizen… electrically powered superhero. One day, after unknowingly detonating a bomb, Cole awakes in the middle of a crater to find that he has acquired the ability to manipulate electricity as he pleases. In essence, the man can shoot lightning out of his fingertips, as well as a myriad of other things, such as scaling buildings with ease, grinding on power lines and railroad tracks, and being able to fall from enormous heights without suffering injury. And, given that InFamous is a game of moral choice, Cole will be allowed to choose whether he uses his powers for good or evil. The exploration, the powers, the choices, all combine to create one of the most fun open world action games you’ll play this year.
Author: RyanPodcast: 5/31/09 Special E3 Edition
To kick off our coverage of E3 this week, we brought you a wonderful feature, as well as this absolutely snazzy podcast. This week, we pontificate on InFamous, Condemned 2, EGM rising from the grave, Gay Tony, the lack of a dead Shephard in Mass Effect 2, and the PSP Go leak. We forgo our always astute discussion question for general discussion about what we expect to see at E3. So, curl up by the fire and enjoy another edition of The Bearcast.
Author: RyanReactions: Uncharted 2 to have multiplayer?
Like this, but with friends!
According to GameSpot, pre-order promotions at Best Buy have leaked Sony’s “electrifying” announcement regarding inFamous and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves that was set for Monday. Apparently anybody who pre-orders inFamous will not only gain early access to the demo, but receive a voucher for the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta.
Author: CodyReactions: inFamous to feature morality
Definitely not force lightning.
Morality has been in vogue for the past few years when it comes to games. If Mass Effect, Fable 1 and 2, Fallout 3, or any number of other titles weren’t enough to satisfy your lust for good old fashioned values, then maybe Sucker Punch’s inFamous will. Kotaku reports that a morality meter will play a significant role in the game, as the player’s karma will affect his surroundings Fable-style (although, it remains to be seen to what degree) as well as the effectiveness of certain powers, in the vein of certain Star Wars titles. While it does sound like Sucker Punch is fleshing the concept out a bit, I can’t say I fully approve of another black and white, morality meter ruled world. How about giving us a choice without telling us how good or bad we are for once?
Author: Cody
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