First thing’s first, this is not a game for kids. It’s creepy, there’s gore (you can turn that off, but it wouldn’t be the same experience), there’s suicidal tendencies, and the main character is a little boy that gets F’ed up repeatedly. Now that that’s over with… This game, in it’s simplicity, is probably one of the most creepiest games I’ve ever played.

The story starts with you waking up in the forest. That’s it. That’s all they give you. But, that’s all they need to give you, really. As you progress, you get hints as to what you’re doing there. But let it be known they are very, very subtle hints. The final parts of the game working up to the end are very interesting, though. I’m gonna stop there. You just have to experience it for yourself.

Gameplay is simple; Jump and Action (Moving boxes, pulling switches, etc). Now the Achievements are different. There is one for beating the game, one for beating it with dying 5 times or less, and the rest are for finding hidden eggs all over the world and breaking them.

The Good: This game will keep you entertained for hours trying to figure out each puzzle. You will also die… A LOT. There is no way around that. But you say, “How is that a good thing?” It is…Trust me. The only way to learn is through trial and error. Also, every different way you can die is almost unexpected. Not only will you *gasp*, *flinch*, and *cringe*… but you will laugh hysterically at least once.

The Bad: This game could be frustrating is so many ways. Not only that, but the replay value behind it is based on the Achievements. After finding all the eggs, beating it in under 5 lives (it’s called “No Point in Dying”) is the toughy. But once you’ve done that… What else is there to do?

Price: 1200 MicroSoft points ($15) To be honest, I’m not sure it’s worth that much just because of the weak replay factor, but, to each his own. I had a really fun time playing it.

Overall this game is awesome. It’s a great play, it’s entertaining, and it’ll keep you thinking all the way through.
Limbo
Platforms: XBLA (Xbox 360 only)
AMMIH Rating: 4/5
Sicky’s Motion Sickness Rating: 0/5

These videos are from HaloTutorial on Youtube and both exhibit some… interesting vehicles.

WARNING:Explicit Lyrics Ahead!

• Demon
• Hell Hornet
• Angel
• Whacky Tractor Tire
• Hover ‘Goose

Now this one is going to be loved by many Star Wars fans…Just Sayin’.

I’m throwing in Top Ten Series‘ “Top Ten Halo: Reach BETA Lucky Kills” just because I found it, and Anoj mentioned it was the BEST one yet. BTW… We LOVE Top Ten Series…

In this Podcast:

• Desirai Labrada, GT= SickNdehed
• John Henry, GT= PsychoVandal
• Jeffrey Pia, GT= Xx InStyle xX
• Cheyne Sutherland, GT= o XEROPAIN o

Games Mentioned in this Podcast:

Mobile Games:

• Angry Birds
• Super 7′s
• Fruit Ninja
• Words with Friends
• Chess with Friends

Xbox Games:

• Limbo
• Braid
• Halo: Reach
  Revenant
  Forklift (The wallpaper was in the BWU)
• Saw

AMMIH Podcast #1

“Mythlc Glare” by Uberr Muffin on 05.25.2008

“Flames Of Recon” by Mr BeastIy on 10.06.2008

“m” by yeskezspanem on 02.01.2009

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So, I’ve reviewed a few games for this site – Mass Effect 2, Modern Warfare 2, Read Dead Redemption, Metro 2033 and Pokémon: Soul Silver. I stated my opinions on those games, but some time has passed since they were released. Some downloadable content released, and some opinions changed. Now, due to technical issues, I cannot state my opinion on Metro 2033, as my disc has become corrupted. Keep in mind however, I still feel it is a fun horror game, and my original review holds true, though I cannot speak for the new ‘Ranger’ DLC.

Mass Effect 2:

This is still an impressive game in its cinematic qualities. I’ve come to learn that two members of the now defunct STEAM Machinima group ‘Lit Fuse Films’ worked on the use of the in-games models. It shows. Mass Effect 2 is in fact still fun, as I recently completed a play through for this exact article, carrying a save from the first part of the series. Recently, BioWare has announced that the story will soon be turned in to a feature film, and that the Sony Playstaion 3 will be getting a port of Mass Effect 2 . . . with no word on ME1.

DLC: Most of the DLC for Mass Effect is some new gear, like, helmets or armor permutations, along with some weapon packs. There is, however, a few packs worth looking at. For free, is ‘Zaeed, the Prince of Revenge’. Zaeed is a Day One DLC character to be added to Shepards crew. His loyalty mission is intense, though nothing all that new, but in the end yields a flamethrower and, depending on if you’re not a particularly paragon person, or a great motivator, you’ll have a loyal Merc following you to hell and back.

‘Kasumi’s Stolen Memory’, is a pay to play DLC pack that includes some fun action, gives you a pretty decent SMG, and features a new character; the titular Kasumi Goto. She’s a self described kleptomaniac with a thing for ramen, who has had her lover’s memories stolen in the form of a Neural Implant. Shepard dons some new threads and hob nobs it up to get into the holding pen, and win over Kasumi. The DLC is fun and Kasumi can be a useful character (I personally use her on Ilium during the Assassin’s recruitment mission).

‘Fire-Walker’ a free DLC, five or so missions featuring the new ‘Hammerhead’, the spiritual successor to the ‘Mako’ tank from Mass Effect one. The missions are easy and don’t really yield much, but seem like a very good attempt at a more action oriented moment than previous levels, and bigger environments, as seen in . . .

‘Project: Overlord’, a meaty story line that revolves around some Cerberus experimentations with Geth technology. There’s some puzzle solving, some running and gunning, and even some fun between missions in the ‘Hammerhead’, not unlike the Mako segments in the first game (except the Hammerhead doesn’t suck). The pack is fun–as-hell, and shows a level of commitment not entirely seen with the other DLC’s. There’s some hiccups and areas that are unfinished that can be glitched into, or simply fallen through with the Hammerhead, but the DLC pack is worth the price, and makes for an interesting look into how things may go from now on.

Coming Soon:

BioWare has announced a new DLC coming soon revolving around ME1 protagonist, Liara T’Soni. The protagonist and his party will be battling the mysterious ‘Shadow Broker’, who was mentioned in ME1, a villain in the ‘Redemption’ comic series, and now? The head between your crosshairs. No word yet on whether this will add Liara to your party, or a launch date, or a price.

BioWare also states that soon, we will be getting DLC connecting ME2 to ME3. While not exactly specific on this, they’ve mentioned choices from the first and second games will continue to carry over, and will be important.

• Cerberus Network DLC: Free with new copies of ME2 – 1600 MS Points
• Normandy Crash Site: Free, requires Cerberus Network
• Zaeed – Prince of Revenge: Free, requires Cerberus Network
• Cerberus Weapons and Armor Pack: Free, requires Cerberus Network
• Arc Projector: Free, requires Cerberus Network
• Firewalker Pack: Free, requires Cerberus Network
• Alternate Appearance Pack (Clothing for Archangel, the Assassin, and Subject Zero): 160 MS points
• Kasumi –Stolen Memory: 560 MS Points
• Equalizer Pack (Weapons and Armor Parts): 160 MS Points
• Overlord: 560 Ms Points
• Aegis Pack: 160 MS Points
• Firepower Pack: 160 Points
• Lair of the Shadow Broker: No price or launch date announced.

Red Dead Redemption:

I still enjoy this game and often go into it just to screw around, espically with cheat codes. Red Dead, fun as it is, and as alluring as the multiplayer is, lacks more replay value than I thought. Rockstar has a promised a steady stream of DLC for the multiplayer, but, so far nothing much has entirely seduced me as John Marstons story. The co-op mission pack, however, is free and is entirely worth every second. It’s a good time with friends.

I never enjoyed the ‘griefing’ in Red Dead. It’s too common place, and more so than back when I roamed Liberty City. It sucks. Recently a new packcame out giving players the option to play some new gang wars and a new throwing weapon, and some new character skins, but I’ve yet to obtain it, as it is not a priority to me.

Red Dead Redemption is good, and I’ll enjoy its story always, and roaming with friends, or by myself causing havoc is always great, but it’s loosing allure to me. Maybe I’m asking too much, but I’ve never enjoyed most multiplayer heavy games.

• Outlaws to the End Co-op Pack: Free
• Legends and Killers Pack: 800 MS points, or $9.99 on PSN Network.

Pokémon Soul Silver:

I really don’t have much to say outside of my previous review. It’s a Pokémon game, which is masterful in its time killing casualness. I’ll always break it out on a car trip.

Metro 2033:

I have not been able to play Metro, due to my disc having issues; however, there is a DLC pack out adding two new weapons, and two new difficulties for Free on STEAM and 240 MS Points.

Modern Warfare 2:

I stated it bluntly enough in my review that it’s a good game, but not without its fair amount of shortcomings. The thing is, I refuse to download its map packs (Somewhat out of protest, but mostly because there’s better deals) and I am finished with the Call of Duty series after Activision lopped off the head of Infinity Ward. Something that no other Call of Duty game will ever have like Modern Warfare, and its sequel, is the heart and spirit of Infinity Ward. I understand how idiotic that statement is, but I simply feel that this game is a very valid swan song, even with its faults, and I do enjoy playing it on Xbox LIVE (With friends).

Frankly, I recommend everything as I did before, though, I still believe Modern Warfare 2 to be a lackluster experience past the initial high, as does the repetition with Red Dead Redemption once the main story has been concluded. Pokémon will always be repetitive as well, but it’s a fun repetition I grew up with. Metro, from the last I was able to experience an entire play through, is still delicious, but not an entirely new genre setter – but still damn fun.

• Carter’s Helmet – Clear a Campaign mission on Legendary without dying.
• Emile’s Helmet – Earn a Bulltrue medal in either multiplayer or Firefight Matchmaking.
• Jorge’s Helmet – Earn a Killtacular in multiplayer Matchmaking.
• Jun’s Helmet – Kill 100 enemies in a row without dying in either the Campaign or Firefight.
• Kat’s Helmet – Avenge a teammate’s death in multiplayer Matchmaking.

If you want to get a look at some pictures released of the helmets, take a look at Ripten’s post for shots of them all. Also, in that same article, you can get a look at some of the armor choices available for purchasing with your hard earned credits.

Here’s a nice Youtube video of the unlocking process for the Reach avatar eye candy.

Today, Microsoft opened up a great campaign for us all to take part in a Monument to Noble Team, to Reach. After a brief introduction, the robotic arm starts plotting the points that have already been made by others. Then, you can help by adding your own point of light to this work of art.

After you sign in using your Facebook account, you can add your point anywhere on the canvas. The site keeps track of your point and the timestamp of when it was created. You can then see a timeline of all points that have been added under the robotic arm.

Help us all build this Monument, and be a part of UNSC History.
Remember Noble. Remember Reach.

“The Fleet” by PsH Ikari on 10.22.2009

“Covenant fleet” by CSI kid on 10.25.2009

“Reach” by SPARTAN Roy on 10.22.2009

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“Fury on Shadows” by Major Leo91 on 07.19.2009

“Evolution” by acer1096xxx on 08.12.2009

“VI” by michalspr2333 on 10.12.2008

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I’m sure most of you by now have scoured the net for scraps of information about CoD: Black Ops, so I can safely assume a large majority of you have seen one of the interesting kill streak rewards in the game. This kill streak lets you call in an RC car you can drive to any location you want then detonate the C4 block attached to the back of it. Very deadly take on a children’s toy really.

Remember MW2′s various collectors editions? Treyarch is following Infinity Ward’s idea and having Hardened and Prestige bundles. Hardened has a custom Black Ops medal, avatar outfit, and a set of co-op maps. Prestige has all of that and a real life version of the RC car kill streak. Minus the exploding. This little car transmits full color video and also audio from roughly two hundred feet away. So if you bought Prestige for MW2 and plan to get this bundle as well, you are another step closer to completing your spy gear.

Now, Take-Two has hit us with a bit of a curve ball. Rumors on the net said there was to be another Bioshock title. Well they were right. Sad to say it, but this new Bioshock won’t be in Rapture. That’s right, we leave the undersea city behind and instead take to the skies in a high flying city called Columbia. Columbia is basically an international P.R. stunt pulled by the U.S. slash flying city of death. Weapons and this mysterious goo (read: plasmids…but not plasmids) are stashed aboard this bustling sky metropolis.

Hints of plot are strung out through the announcement, but basically boil down to this: P.R. stunt travels the world, has weapons, at some point in time develops this goo that gives people powers, somewhere along the line it is hinted at that Columbia makes a crator or two in the earth below using said weapons, and now a disgraced corporate police agent is sent to track down where the city has vanished off to.

This game seems to want to delve deep into a bit of American culture about the turn of the 20th century, so expect many historical references and probably tons of patriotic images plastered everywhere. Uncle Sam will likely make an appearance in a few posters on the flying city he built, if only to show off a little.

So all in all this game sounds similar to Bioshock, you have powers like in Bioshock, and yes there are mechanized creatures of destruction in the style of Big Daddies in the game. Interesting idea for a sequel, and hopefully a big hit. Though I have my doubts anything could top the first Bioshock in this series.

[sources: CoD Black Ops, Bioshock: Infinite]