Saturday, September 20, 2014

Top 5 PS4 Exclusive of 2015

Picking games in this list seems way too easy. In my opinion, there aren't much good exclusive games for PS4 right now. However, the games they do have are amazing. Keep in mind that I haven't seen all the games they have but these are my favorites. I need to save money to buy all of these lol Alright lets get started.


5. The Order: 1886
I was really hype when this game was first announced. They showed a really good trailer that shows the basis of the game. However, as more games got announced and more news and updates I see in this game, the more and more I forget about it. This is a 3rd person, cover based shooter which is pretty generic. The game has a couple of cool features like being able to slow time, but it's not new. The main reason I choose this as my number 5 was because it's potential in storytelling. I love a game if they have good story, because it keeps me engage, and trust me this is necessary, especially to the games that doesn't present new content. Don't get me wrong I'm still looking forward to buying and playing this game but due to the lack of new content, I can't place it higher on my list.


4. Rime
One of the big reason I chose this as my number four spot is the artworks. I don't know why but if I see a game or a movie with this art style I'm buying it. The game is about this boy who tries to escape the island. Only a couple information is known about this game. One is that the game is pretty open world, which is pretty rad, I can't wait to see as to what optional puzzles or discoveries I can see other than the main ones. Also, I heard the game doesn't involve combat which is fitting because this is mostly a puzzle solving, exploration type of game. If you guys watched the trailer, there is this one part where the boy opened a secret entrance using his shadow, so if light and shadows are involve in like solving puzzles, I'm pretty sure that they're going to incorporate touch and/or sound as part of their game too.

 
 
 
 
 
3. Hellblade
This game honestly reminds me of like a version of Tomb Raider in the past. The main character in this game is a woman and this game is actually based on real arts, culture, and all those things but the reason as to why I really want this game is the combat. The game developers are responsible for making Devil May Cry, probably one of the exhilarating fast pace combat I ever played. The developers is also known for their unique art. Check out the trailer so you guys understand what I mean. The game shows a lot of promise but due to the lack of knowledge I have about this game, I'm placing it as my number 3 spot. Also, if you're interested you can actually see them work on the game or hear the latest news just subscribe to their site http://www.hellblade.com .


 
 
 
 
2. Bloodborne
If you guys are a fan of Dark Souls, you'll definitely love this game. If you guys don't know, Dark Souls is known for being a difficult game. Like this new one, the players are require to think if they want to survive and win battles. This game does not include the shield like they did in the Souls franchise and they increase the pace of the gameplay, while keeping the insane difficulty level. I want to explain more about this game but I recommend you watching this vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfS-neLrbg0 .This guy explains everything you need to know about the game in depth and you'll understand why this is a must buy game for anyone who is up for the challenge.

 
 
 
1. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
If you guys don't know, Uncharted is my favorite franchise of all time, Probably tied with the Last of Us. The content in this game is pretty generic but the pacing and the storytelling in this game are top notch. Uncharted is the first game that I really feel like I'm controlling a movie. Uncharted's graphic is always ahead of its time. I can't say much about this game because it's only been announced a couple months ago and I only know the trailer. However, since Naughty Dog always create an almost perfect game every time I can't see why they can't make this game the game of the year once again. 

Opinions? concerns? suggestions? Leave your comment below and tell me what's your top 5 non-exclusive games of 2015

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Top 5 Xbox One games of 2015

Today, I'll be featuring top 5 Xbox One games of 2015. Keep in mind that I do not own a Xbox but due to the many great games that will be coming out to this console I've decided to get the next gen console in the near future. Again, this is my opinion so sorry if your game isn't here. With that said let's get started.

5. Cuphead
I'm not that familiar with many Indie games, especially in Xbox, except Cuphead is one of those I actually follow and read about. From what I've seen, the gameplay is pretty simple and very common , it's a simple platformer game where you dodge and shoot. I believe you only fight bosses though for I haven't seen a gameplay where the character play through a level. The one special thing about this game is the graphics, yes the graphics. The game is not in HD at all, it's the exact opposite. The graphics of this game is what you can see in 1930s cartoon. From the background, the characters, an even their movement. They all look like the old school cartoon. Many younger audience might not like this game because they might not understand what I'm talking about, but I highly recommend checking this out.
 
 

4. Scalebound

Their are so little known about this game other than the teaser trailer. However, from what I can see the game presents a really cool premise that can attract many gamers. One feature I really like is that I think you can cover your body with the dragon's scale and every dragon presents different abilities. Other than that, one more thing I'm excited about this game is that you can fight large creatures and ride dragons which is pretty epic. The game director of this game is Hideki Kamiya. He developed Bayonetta and Devil May Cry. Both of those games are pretty good and I'm a fan of mostly because of the combat but the story is pretty good as well. I'm pretty sure this game will be successful if not better than the other games he developed.
 
 
 

3. Halo 5: Guardians
Alright, like I told you guys I do not own an Xbox and with that said I do not know much about the franchise except the multiplayer. I have played it for a good amount in my friend's house and I really enjoy their concept. The only way I can see it in is like it's the older version of the upcoming Destiny. Also, I have watched the gameplay and well caught up with the story and I can't wait for the next chapter of this franchise.

 
 
 
2. Quantum Break
When I first saw the trailer in E3 I was already hook. I like the concept of you being able to control time and space. The only real thing I first hated about this game is the difficulty level. I was afraid that it will be easy because you can just freeze up time and start shooting them. However, after I saw the gameplay I'm relief that it wasn't like that(kinda). The player needs to use his ability to defeat his enemies and the gameplay presented gave you a glimpse on how to use them. The story presents two players who are trying to fix the time due to an experiment gone wrong. The unique gameplay and lifelike characters in this game made it my number 2 pick. Seriously, the graphics in this game is just WOW.

 
 
 
1. Rise of the Tomb Raider
The female Indiana Jones is back! This is one of my favorite games of all time. The beauty and story is game is top notch, I would have pick this as my number game of the year if Last of Us isn't around. The thing I like about this game is that it has a very great story and it's in an open world. Many games have done the same premise but Tomb Raider made it in a way that story will keep going not like other games where you finish one mission and you have to go to this spot before the other mission begins. The story kept me engage for the whole game, and I can't await for Lara's new adventure.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Top 5 Non-Exclusive Games of 2015

We all know that their are many spectacular games coming out this late 2014 such as Far Cry 4, and Destiny, but what about 2015? 2015 will be a great year for games, with many new promising games coming out I can't just put them in this one list so I separated them. I'll have top 5 exclusive 2015 PS4 games and top 5 exclusive 2015 Xbox One games. Today, I'll present you the non-exclusive ones, meaning the games listed here will be release on both platforms. Keep in mind this is my opinion, with that said Enjoy

 
5. Star Wars Battlefront
We'll start with Star Wars. It's either this or Metal Gear Solid 5. The two games are still pretty new to me. I haven't played much of any MGS growing up and I haven't watched Star Wars (well I haven't watch Episode 1-3). Couple reason I pick this as my number 5 spot. One is to create variety, I always been a fan of stealth game but I want to move away from that for awhile and give you guys more of an action type games. The second one is that even though they showed little amount of info in this game they showed enough to make me interested. The graphics in this game are surreal, they look like what you find in the movie but in HD. Another one is that I always enjoy Star Wars game even though they don't produce the best story you gotta admit that the fast pace gameplay is pretty epic. I trust the developers will make this game amazing


 
 
4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Honestly, I have not heard of the Witcher franchise till this game was announced. I saw some gameplay and it looks pretty dam good. I love the mobility during combat, it's very fluid and I like that their are no mana pool in this game, meaning you can chain more combos/spells. I heard the game has a great narrative and I really like that about a game because it gives more reason to continue the mission and it keeps me engage. I don't really know about the customization since I have not seen it in game but the developers claim that there are tons of options. The game will also feature player's choice and whatever you choose can alter the whole game and the ending won't be the same for everyone, the developers say that it will contain about 6 different endings. I'm very excited to find out more about this game and even though I placed this as my number 4 spot that doesn't mean it's worse than my top 3, I just don't know the game that much for me to place it higher. That might change, however, after I play the game.


 
 
3. Dying Light
Before playing the Last of Us, I wasn't even considering putting this game in this list because I'm not a big fan of horror, suspenseful type of games. I honestly love that they are bringing free running in this game. This would open up so many options on how to tackle the objective plus it can ramp up the difficulty level and the scary factor of the game. Imagine zombies can get you from anywhere now. The cycle of the day plays a big part in this game, the zombies become more of a threat as the sun set. I can go on as to what I love about this game but I think it's better if you guys just watch the gameplay for yourselves (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2TSCZqcjR0).


 
 
2. Tom Clancy's The Division
This is a surprise to me. I did not expect them to keep a game this grand and beautiful on the down low. The game is somewhat of a survival game set on a post apocalyptic New York City. With the decreasing number of people due to the virus it's your job to make sure the human race survives. This is somewhat of an MMO and with that I'm pretty sure there will be tons of customizations to your character. I also read that trading is going to be part of this game which is fitting in a survival game. This game is doing everything right. The game is beautiful from the gameplay I've seen, there are tons of contents and customizations. If I have to describe this game in a couple of words, it's somewhat of a combination of Last of Us and Skyrim set in the future.



 
1. Batman: Arkham Knight


I've been keeping an eye on this game for a very very long time. I'm a huge fan of this franchise for it really makes you feel like the cape crusader with the top notch combat system and just the awesome gadgets. Honestly, I wasn't impress by the recent installment of the game, the story is pretty weak and the detective mode is not the best because in reality you're just basically watching a cutscene. I'm so glad that Rocksteady is taking over the development of this game, I'm really looking forward as to who this Arkham Knight is and what other surprises this game have for us gamers. The Batmobile is probably gonna be the highlight of this game for me. You can seamlessly enter or exit the car without stopping to open the doors, and the battle mode is just WOW. I like that even though you're in a tank, it's still very mobile. This is a must buy game of 2015.

Honorable Mentions: Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, Kingdom Hearts 3

Opinions? concerns? suggestions? Leave your comment below and tell me what's your top 5 non-exclusive games of 2015

 

Monday, September 1, 2014

Top 5 Summer Movies of 2014

I haven't been writing in awhile because I really have been busy with friends, family and college. I'll continue to write about games and so on, so keep checking my page to see what's new. Other than technology, I always been a fan of Top Lists. I get so curious and I can watch/read them all day. That's why I'll be bringing more of this in the upcoming future, in addition to game/movie reviews and a lot more. This is a spoiler free list so don't worry. Sidenote this is my personal opinion and I have not watch every single summer movie so sorry if your movie is not on this list. With that said, Lets get started.

5. Chef
I didn't know this movie till it came out. I thought it would be just a regular boring movie because I work in a movie theater and when I exit greet guests, almost 70% of them are old people. However, after watching this movie I was dead wrong. The story is basically about a chef who ruined his reputation and climbed back to the top with the help of his sous chef and his son. The story is somewhat of a cliché but it is done in a great, funny way. The food alone in this movie made this my number 5 pick. I dare you to watch this movie without getting hungry. The only real thing I hate about this movie is that it feels so short. I left the theater wanting more.

 
 
 
4. How to Train Your Dragon 2
Hiccup and Toothless is back to save his village from the dragons and their master. The first movie in this series goes to my all time favorite animated movies of all time and I was scared when they announced that they will make a sequel because I don't know how will they top the first one. DreamWorks surprised me by giving us a new character that is close to Hiccup's life. This person is downright BADASS. Their is a couple of other surprises in this movie that made me happy or sad and I really suggest watching it.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. X-Men: Days of Future Past
I wasn't really much a X-Men fan but after watching First Class. I was on board. I'm a fan of James McAvoy (Professor X) and Michael Fassbender (Magneto), they are my highlights of this movie. In my personal opinion, the movie would not have work without these two even though the movie have a great story. The action scene in this movie is so flawless and not to mention funny, props to Quicksilver. The only negative comment I have in this movie is that of Kitty's new power. I don't read comics so I do not know if she posses that type of ability already but it threw me off. Nonetheless the movie is fantastic and I definitely suggest watching this.

 
 
 
2. Guardians of the Galaxy
I do not know who the Guardians are so I had mixed feelings about this movie. I was afraid that they will be like the "fake" Avengers but at the same time I'm confident that Marvels will pull it off. Guess what, they did. I didn't know this movie will be this great. I watched this movie and not once I compared them to any Avengers, they are their own person and I prefer their own personal story. Other than the fantastic story, action scene, and soundtrack, the movie is very funny mostly thanks to Starlord, Groot, and Rocket Raccoon. The villain, however, is ehh. He did a great job but it was pretty weak on some parts. I have the same comment for Batista but he's not originally an actor so I totally understand. I cannot wait for Guardians of the Galaxy 2



1. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
I kept flipping between #2 and #1 because they are both an amazing movie. I went into this movie blind, meaning I have not watched the first movie or even the trailer. I truly enjoy this movie from the very beginning to the very end. I was so engaged and not once I like zoned out and thought that this part is weak. The only reason I pick this as my #1 is because I can't predict what's going to happen. The movie kept me guessing and I have not watch a movie like this in a very very long time. The story is touching and the casts are perfect. Everything in this movie is perfect in my opinion. I even love the apes' one liners. The movie length is perfect, not too long and not too short. This is best movie of the summer of 2014 and I recommend it everyone, even if you haven't watch the first one.

Honorable Mentions: Godzilla, Edge of Tomorrow, 22 Jump Street, and The Fault in our Stars

Opinions? concerns? suggestions? Leave your comment below and tell me what's your top 5 movies of the summer of 2014