Over the past weekend I received two games from GameFly: Wet and Demon’s Souls. Wet is pretty fun. It reminds me a lot of Stranglehold which may mean it will get boring quickly. I’ve tried on multiple occasions to complete Stranglehold, but the game just got stale very quickly. Wet is a little different because it has many different game-play styles. You still ’shoot in style’ with tons of slow-mo. I actually decided against playing it most of the weekend, but hopefully that changes.

Demon’s Souls is pretty awesome. It is one I’ll probably hold on to for a while. Problem is, it’s hard with a real-life baby. The game is difficult, and there’s no pause. So, when little Hera cries or is trying to get my attention, I have to just hope I’m in a safe spot in-game.

I started playing Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. It’s fun but actually started off hard as hell. I was last and could never move on. After a few attempts I got first, and since I’ve been finishing in first. I hope there’s more to the game because this could also get boring fast.

SNK has announced some new releases. Or, releases of older games. I have Neo Geo Battle Coliseum which is awesome, but never got time to really get into it. Luckily, it’ll be on XBLA so with achievements available, I’ll be all over it. The odd thing here is with the new Metal Slug on PSP. I’ve got it on the DS because I found it cheap during a Gamestop sale, but I was waiting for the XBLA release that they hinted at before. It doesn’t look like that’s the case here. They will also be releasing the KoF Shmup, which sounds completely awesome. These are still Japan only releases for now – but I’m sure they’ll be here soon.

Did you guys hear about what the ECA did? They pretty much made it impossible to cancel their membership, which the link provides all the details to. It’s pretty shady, considering they also called their members ‘finicky’ among other things. Most people signed up for the discount benefits, which is a valid reason, but I avoided them because I never liked them. I hadn’t really seen them do anything to warrant any position as a real pro-gaming entity. (Or maybe I simply missed something?) I wrote them off as a simple money-making business. And I was right. It’s good too, because gamers (especially on the internet) are vocal enough to call out what’s going on.

I would like to be proven otherwise if there’s factual evidence out there to support it. I’d like something like this to be real.

Colony of Gamers has started their 2009 game award polls. While you have to be a member to vote and discuss, I think it’s a good discussion to have on here that may sum up the heart of the gaming community. CoG consists of gamers. Whether they even have time to play any more, or have a specific bias, the passion is there.

My favorite poll so far is Most Disappointing Game, which I think goes a long way for games this year. I personally chose Scribblenauts, as while fun, it didn’t turn out at all like many thought it would.

Anyway, hit up the link to read what I consider the heart of the online gaming community think of this year’s games.

7/15 Xbox Live Arcade:

The Secret of Monkey Island - 800 ($10)

Madballs in Babo Invasion - 1200 ($15) 

WiiWare:

Ant Nation – 700 Points

Bit Boy!! – 600 Points

Incoming! – 500 Points

Virtual Console:

Secret Commando – 600 Points

Pulseman – 900 Points

Nintendo DSiWare:

Brain Challenge – 800 Points

…not really. But how much will this thing be? Night vision goggles are cool and all, but is there a special edition without the $400 accessory? Actually, scratch that. Night vision goggles are awesome. I’ll hide in the trees around the neighboorhood late at night, and if they ask, I’ll tell my neighbors I’m watching for commies. But they might lose sales on DLC if every one is going outside to play with their goggles. Shouldn’t special editions include ottomans or seat cushions?

This game is going to be awesome.

http://www.tu.tv/videos/gta-4-in-gameeee

http://www.dailymotion.com/search/gta%2BIV%2B/video/x56qcr_gta-4-gameplay-xbox-360_videogames

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/206848.html

 George Broussard from 3D Realms:

Tomorrow, Wednesday the 19th, around noon CST, we will release the first teaser trailer from Duke Nukem Forever. To tide you over until then, here is a screen shot taken from the teaser.

BIGGER

Sensible World of Soccer – 800 MS Points

Tempest – 400 MS Points

“is one of the most well-known arcade games of all time, a true classic in the realm of video games. This intense shooter requires lots of skill and lightning-quick reflexes. Use unlimited firepower to shoot and destroy enemies in a large geometric battlefield.”

From Joystiq:

 Single Song Downloads:

Free:

“We Three Kings” by Steve Ouimette

Arkadian Warriors – 800 MS Points

GripShift® - 800 MS Points

Yes! Pokemon Snap! That game is sooo fun!