section by: Justin
Clark and SCOTT!
KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
Square Enix
360, PS3, PC
8/17
MSRP: $59.99 360/PS3; $49.99 PC
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The first Kane and Lynch had two fairly awesome set pieces that hid the fact that it was really a mediocre co-op shooter, a fact that revealed its hideous face once all out war broke out. I remain skeptical that Eidos learned much for the sequel gameplay-wise, but they’ve put out a couple of ace trailers so far that really highlight a change for the better in terms of story. Giving a damn about the story would’ve helped the first game immensely, so I suppose half the battle’s won already.
OOOHHHHH: ON THE DLC TIP
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT
Eidos/Square Enix
XBox Live
8/17
1200 MS points
There are people who still care a new Lara Croft game is happening. These people are abhorrent to me, and can feel free to eat my scorn. I don’t know how anyone can still hold this series in any sort of regard in a world where Uncharted 2 happened, but Eidos, bless those stubborn sons of bitches, keep trying though, and the last dance for the Summer of Arcade at least does the series a favor by keeping shit simple: running, jumping, climbing, shooting things. And at least $14.99 seems a lot more reasonable than the $60 they tried to glean from Miss Croft’s last clusterfuck.
TOP GUN
doublesix
Playstation Network
8/17
$14.99
I will still never rest until someone creates the Top Gun Extreme Beach Volleyball game the property desperately deserves, but I suppose a downloadable title scripted by the guy behind the original film, with the theme and Danger Zone as licensed music is just as good. Just promise me there’s none of THIS SHIT involved.
ROCK BAND TUESDAY
The Black Keys Pack 01 ($5.49/440 MS points)
- Strange Times
- I Got Mine
- Your Touch
Neon Trees Pack 01 ($5.49/440 MS points)
- Animal
- Sins of My Youth
- 1983
$1.99/160 MS pts each
One pack has an awesome duo who makes simple but ass-kicking basic rock, and one pack has a man whose nasally bitch lead singer has killed Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zerg, and wears his pelt as a warning to others. Choose wisely.