Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 "Redemption" Trailer

Infinity Ward released the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 "Redemption" trailer today! Not much more can be said than "Whoa...." Watch, and be fed.

Hitman: Absolutioin - Run For Your Life Trailer

IO Interactive released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Hitman: Absolution game. As a huge Hitman fan, I am very excited for this game, and am completely speechless about the graphics, and new gameplay it's bringing! Check it out!!

Swords, Soldiers, Meat and more

Sometimes Hyper-Realistic is just horrifying.
Image: Dave Rapoza 

In todays market many games focus on hyper-realistic graphics, sound effects, special effects, etc. A lack of flashy graphics, realistic sound effects or in-game phsyics can, in some cases, lead to bad reviews or turn away gamers. However there are games, and even genres, that shun these concepts, focusing instead on intense, thought provoking gameplay and/or original concepts. I’d like to showcase a couple great examples of such games.

Steve Jobs: 1955-2011

Steven P. Jobs, 1955-2011

Steve Jobs passed away today at the age of 56.

I didn't know Mr. Jobs personally, nor do I think that I would have gotten along well with the man had I known him; regardless he was a man worthy of respect and honor.

I won't go into Steve Jobs personal history here, nor his achievements, however I would like to say that today the world lost a genius, a revolutionary, and an innovator. Whether you loved him, or hated him, his achievements, success, and brilliance cannot be overlooked or ignored. Steve Jobs changed the world as we know it, and the footprints of his being will be felt for years to come. I believe Bill Gates summed up Jobs influence very well:

“The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.” - Bill Gates

My condolences go out to Steve Jobs family and friends, and all those who cared for him. 

http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/ 

Good luck Steve, we'll see you on the other side. 

Battlfield 3 Beta Review

"Battlefield 3"

On September 27, 2011 those who purchased "Medal of Honor" had the opportunity to have a two day head start on the rest of the world to play the "Battlefield 3" beta. I was at my best friends house as he turned on the beta to play a game. He was unable to get into the beta because he "Could not connect to EA Network". I'm sure this is something that those who have played the beta have experienced. I assured my friend that there was probably an overload of people trying to play, and download, the beta, so EA's servers were probably overwhelmed. As I left that night, my friend was finally able to get into the beta. I called him to see what he thought, and he wasn't as excited as I thought he would be. He explained that the graphics are only "A little bit better than Bad Company 2" and "It doesn't look as good as the PC version" (this was on Xbox 360). I explained to him that nothing on a console is ever going to look as good as PC, and it's still a beta.