Shut Up Sylvia

I should perhaps start by saying that none of the games shown really had me thrilled. Nevertheless I am here to talk about games so we plow on.

Tomb Raider Underworld (PS3) – November 21, 2008
I know it’s a sequel and sequels are bad by definition – The recipe hasn’t changed much and as far as I can see the most evident change is that Lara looks like Kate Moss after she’s inhaled some of that Colombian boon. Having said that I know of no other other action-filled title whose main character is a woman with massive f***k o** breasts out there – so go for it.

Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) -  Q3 2008 (UK)

Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of conventional tactical role playing games with real-time action sequences. The game is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s, Europe divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon that are fighting against the Empire, who is intent on unifying the continent under its power.

Silly though as this sounds I still love Japanese RPG and wouldn’t want to miss SEGA’s last creation.

Bioshock (PS3) – US: November 2008
I looked at this title when it first came out for PC. Needless to say I was very, very impressed. It looked fabulous and quite good fun. The fact that they have to give us inconsolable PS3 owners some additional goodies to make us feel special is quite sad, just release the ‘effing game at the same time with the rest of the platforms, don’t try to bribe us into forgiving you with some stupid additional maps.

Wipeout HD (PS3) – TBA 2008
Never really cared much for Wipeout. I’m very much built for realism not for insane futuristic speeds. This title, however, looks fabulous. I’d be happy to pay anything up to 50p to have it as a screensaver running on my massive HD tv.

Dragon Age Origins (PC) – TBA 2009
As a Baldur’s Gate fan I can’t help but follow everything Bioware does. Despite the fact that they basically sold their soul to M$ and lost their licence for D&D related games. Speculation on many blogs around has it that this game is the rightful heir to BG’s throne.

Other big announcements…

After months of pointless conjectures Bioware and LucasArts have dropped some hints as to what they might be up to. It all points to a Star Wars themed MMORPG. Exciting news – If you are that sort of person, the one who’s given up on his social life a while ago and prefer’s to go around in a virtual world waving a replacement penis around.
Bungie was supposed to have some big news to let loose on us. Didn’t happen. Publisher said no-no. Rumor has it that it might be yet another Halo related title. After all why would they ever stop producing something that sells like free hot-cakes at a student bar.