Showing posts with label PSV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PSV. Show all posts
FORWARD! Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster (PS3/PSV) (IGN)
"Forward!" is the section of this site dedicated to previews of upcoming Tech and Junk. This is the stuff we're looking forward to. (We are so creative.)
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FORWARD! PlayStation 4 Launch Videos (Videos)
"Forward!" is the section of this site dedicated to previews of upcoming Tech and Junk. This is the stuff we're looking forward to. (We are so creative.)
Coming soon.
Coming soon.
We are nine days out from the official launch of the PS4 and Sony has been kind enough to market release 4 new launch videos! They highlight the new DualShock 4 controller, PS Vita integration, and most importantly - the games! Check them out below!
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[UPDATE] FORWARD! Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition (PS4/PS3/PSV/XBOX360/PC)
"Forward!" is the section of this site dedicated to previews of upcoming Tech and Junk. This is the stuff we're looking forward to. (We are so creative.)
Justified.
[UPDATE] Clarifying the publisher's release plans this evening, a Warner Bros. representative confirmed that the game "will only be released for PS4, PS Vita, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC". There will be no Xbox One version.
The DC Universe. The studio behind Mortal Kombat. Alone these things are incredible, together they melt your brain with their awesomeness. Injustice: Gods Among Us is a fighting game from developer NetherRealm and publisher Warner Bros., originally released earlier this last April. This "Ultimate Edition" will include all DLC from the original title along with being available on the PlayStation 4, PC, and PlayStation Vita for the first time. Curiously, the Xbox One is absent from the list of platforms in the press release from Warner Bros.' announcement. Hopefully we'll have more details on that soon. The release date is scheduled for November 12th for North America and November 29th for Europe and "other global territories". Gotta love PR-speak. Look FORWARD to this fighter! (Dibs on Superman)
Justified.The DC Universe. The studio behind Mortal Kombat. Alone these things are incredible, together they melt your brain with their awesomeness. Injustice: Gods Among Us is a fighting game from developer NetherRealm and publisher Warner Bros., originally released earlier this last April. This "Ultimate Edition" will include all DLC from the original title along with being available on the PlayStation 4, PC, and PlayStation Vita for the first time. Curiously, the Xbox One is absent from the list of platforms in the press release from Warner Bros.' announcement. Hopefully we'll have more details on that soon. The release date is scheduled for November 12th for North America and November 29th for Europe and "other global territories". Gotta love PR-speak. Look FORWARD to this fighter! (Dibs on Superman)
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IMPRESSED! - The Walking Dead (PS3/XBOX360/iOS/PSV)
"Impressed!" is the section of this site dedicated to trying out Tech and Junk. A sort-of "non-review, review" as it were. Good and bad, exceptional and mediocre - these are our impressions.
The design of the game is meant to be more of an interactive story with elements of exploration rather than direct-controlled action. That said, action portions of the game are almost exclusively quick-time-event based and can take you out of the flow of the incredible story-telling taking place. Thankfully, this is not a deal-breaker in the slightest, just dust among diamonds.
The Walking Dead is a testament to the idiom; If you build it, they will come. telltale games crafted an electric experience that took players on an emotional rollercoaster with incredible peaks and valleys. And they did it, flouting the most reliable gaming business model of the time. They gripped you, held you close and didn't let go. This game will make you feel - and players and gaming in general, are better for it.
Heavy stuff.
"The Walking Dead is a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series. Play as Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. With corpses returning to life and survivors stopping at nothing to maintain their own safety, protecting an orphaned girl named Clementine may offer him redemption in a world gone to hell." Official Summary, telltale games
With over ninety Game Of The Year awards, The Walking Dead stands as one of the most successful departures from standard video game form. The developers, telltale games, released The Walking Dead in the form of five dynamic episodes, taking into account in-game player decisions to guide the plot and narrative. What resulted was an explosive mix of heart-wrenching drama and incredible story-telling. Here are our impressions:
With over ninety Game Of The Year awards, The Walking Dead stands as one of the most successful departures from standard video game form. The developers, telltale games, released The Walking Dead in the form of five dynamic episodes, taking into account in-game player decisions to guide the plot and narrative. What resulted was an explosive mix of heart-wrenching drama and incredible story-telling. Here are our impressions:
GOOD
- Story
The story played out over the game's five episodes is incredible. I won't spoil it for those who have yet to play it, but remember this: your decisions have repercussions. telltale games managed to create a story based in the Walking Dead universe that was enthralling, heart-pounding and altogether original.
- Characters
The real stars of the game are the wide array of characters portrayed throughout. Each had their own motivations, agendas and feelings towards the world around them. The development team nailed the humanity and vulnerability of each persona - they really made you feel like these were real people! Beyond even that, the way each of the characters interacted with each other was moving and striking in its commentary of humans in a state of survival.
EXCEPTIONAL
- Impact
As mentioned above, your decisions have direct repercussions on the story and the world around you. The impact and weight of this gameplay mechanic cannot be overstated. The narrative that plays out takes several twists and turns, and you are the driving force behind each of those shifts. The game makes you feel, that no matter how small the decision, it has meaning. This is both a thoughtful and genuinely, refreshing take on how games can connect with an audience beyond the gameplay itself. Bravo.
MEDIOCRE
- Quick-time-events
The design of the game is meant to be more of an interactive story with elements of exploration rather than direct-controlled action. That said, action portions of the game are almost exclusively quick-time-event based and can take you out of the flow of the incredible story-telling taking place. Thankfully, this is not a deal-breaker in the slightest, just dust among diamonds.
The Walking Dead is a testament to the idiom; If you build it, they will come. telltale games crafted an electric experience that took players on an emotional rollercoaster with incredible peaks and valleys. And they did it, flouting the most reliable gaming business model of the time. They gripped you, held you close and didn't let go. This game will make you feel - and players and gaming in general, are better for it.
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APPROVED! PlayStation PLUS (PS3/PSV/PS4)
"Approved!" is the section of this site dedicated to answering that haunting question of "what should I get?" Whether it be a phone or television, video game or console, car or refrigerator - if it's "Approved!" it's a stone-cold winner and a must buy for its genre. These are the Tech and Junk gadget recommendations.
If you own a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita (or plan to own a PS4) and you don't have a PlayStation PLUS subscription - you are missing out of on a ton of free games. I repeat - FREE GAMES! At $50 per year (cheaper online), you get access to early betas and exclusive discounts but the real value is their "Instant Game Collection". As soon as you sign-up you receive eighteen free games - with new games added every month. The longer you're a member, the larger your collection grows. Huge series such as Battlefield 3, Deus Ex, Infamous 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and even Uncharted 3 have all been on the service (and in my personal library).When you consider that last year they gave away a total of 64 titles - the value proposition becomes ridiculous. PlayStation users, you have been put on notice - this is the service for you!
REVIEWS
Destructoid
Venture Beat
Reddit
BUY IT! Do it. You know you want to.
Best Buy
Amazon
Walmart
If you know of any deals not listed here, reply in the comments section below or on Twitter @techandjunk
Crazy Value
If you own a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita (or plan to own a PS4) and you don't have a PlayStation PLUS subscription - you are missing out of on a ton of free games. I repeat - FREE GAMES! At $50 per year (cheaper online), you get access to early betas and exclusive discounts but the real value is their "Instant Game Collection". As soon as you sign-up you receive eighteen free games - with new games added every month. The longer you're a member, the larger your collection grows. Huge series such as Battlefield 3, Deus Ex, Infamous 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and even Uncharted 3 have all been on the service (and in my personal library).When you consider that last year they gave away a total of 64 titles - the value proposition becomes ridiculous. PlayStation users, you have been put on notice - this is the service for you!
REVIEWS
Destructoid
Venture Beat
BUY IT! Do it. You know you want to.
Best Buy
Amazon
Walmart
If you know of any deals not listed here, reply in the comments section below or on Twitter @techandjunk
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