A place for video gaming enthusiasts to learn about upcoming titles. TWIG is looking for additional authors and perspectives.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Coming Soon
There are slim pickings in the world of major console and PC game releases this week, but stay tuned for a review of Rift.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Fight Night Champion
Electronics Arts blends cinematic quality graphics with a plot line straight out of a Hollywood movie in Fight Night Champion. The game features Championship (Story) and Legacy (Career) modes. Blood and injury are captured with gory detail. If the controls are good, this could be the best boxing game since Mike Tyson's Punch-out!
Post your thoughts!
Examples of the "authentic damage" can be seen in the below trailer.
Examples of the "authentic damage" can be seen in the below trailer.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Gun Loco
This offering from Square Enix, known for Final Fantasy and other role playing titles, drops a customizable character on a prison planet for the violently unstable. There are no guards, only crazed inmates keen on killing you. Your goal is to survive and escape the planet. The plot is great, but the execution is missing something but...
...You be the judge!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Release Day
It's release day! If you have a moment in between games or during loading screens tell us what you think. TWIG is nothing without your input and support. Thanks everyone! Keep on gaming!
Tomorrow I will start posting the previews for the next week's releases.
UPDATE:
Release day for Killzone 3, Bulletstorm, and Radiant Historia. See the other blog posts for more information.
Tomorrow I will start posting the previews for the next week's releases.
UPDATE:
Release day for Killzone 3, Bulletstorm, and Radiant Historia. See the other blog posts for more information.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Midnight Releases
Some local Gamestop location will be hosting midnight opening events for Bulletstorm as well as Killzone 3. Contact your local Gamestop to see if you will be one of the first to play these hot titles. The banner below will bring you to the Gamestop store finder. Good luck, and as always, keep gaming!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Rift - Open Beta
Trion World Network
PC
Rated Teen
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Multiplayer
March 1, 2011
Kill some creatures and some time with the Rift open beta. If you get hooked to this potential World of Warcraft killer, you won't have long to wait. Progress using three "souls" (classes) at once for a customized character. Player versus player (PvP) and player versus environment (PvE) content is available.
Download the free open beta client here:
http://www.riftgame.com/en/beta
Post your thoughts!
PC
Rated Teen
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Multiplayer
March 1, 2011
Kill some creatures and some time with the Rift open beta. If you get hooked to this potential World of Warcraft killer, you won't have long to wait. Progress using three "souls" (classes) at once for a customized character. Player versus player (PvP) and player versus environment (PvE) content is available.
Download the free open beta client here:
http://www.riftgame.com/en/beta
Post your thoughts!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Youtube Video Previews
If there is enough interest, I will begin posting youtube preview videos of the games listed on TWIG. This will probably start next week. Games are generally released every Tuesday (at least in the United States).
Hope you enjoy the site! Keep on gaming!
Hope you enjoy the site! Keep on gaming!
Killzone 3
Sony
Playstation 3
Rated M
First Person Shooter (FPS)
Single and Multiplayer
February 22, 2011
The creatively named Killzone 3 lets gamers know exactly what it is - the much anticipated latest installment in the Killzone series. This Playstation 3 exclusive is a must buy for fans of the previous games and for FPS fans in general.
Post your preview or review!
Playstation 3
Rated M
First Person Shooter (FPS)
Single and Multiplayer
February 22, 2011
The creatively named Killzone 3 lets gamers know exactly what it is - the much anticipated latest installment in the Killzone series. This Playstation 3 exclusive is a must buy for fans of the previous games and for FPS fans in general.
Post your preview or review!
Radiant Historia
Atlus
Nintendo DS
Rated E
Role Playing Game
Single Player
February 22, 2011
Radiant Historia couples a combat system similar to Tactics Ogre with a story reminiscent of Chrono Trigger. As with many Atlus products, the game features multiple endings and dozens of hours of gameplay. Exclusively available on the Nintendo DS, Radiant Historia is the perfect game for goofing off at work or school.
Post your preview or review!
Nintendo DS
Rated E
Role Playing Game
Single Player
February 22, 2011
Radiant Historia couples a combat system similar to Tactics Ogre with a story reminiscent of Chrono Trigger. As with many Atlus products, the game features multiple endings and dozens of hours of gameplay. Exclusively available on the Nintendo DS, Radiant Historia is the perfect game for goofing off at work or school.
Post your preview or review!
Bulletstorm
Electronic Arts
Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 / PC
Rated M
First Person Shooter (FPS)
Single and Multiplayer
February 22, 2011
This may be the game to pull you away from Call of Duty, Battlefield, or to get you back into first person shooters. A leveling system reminiscent of Call of Duty adds complexity to this fun shooter. Additional upgrades and rewards are available to players who "kill with skill".
Post your preview or review!
Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 / PC
Rated M
First Person Shooter (FPS)
Single and Multiplayer
February 22, 2011
This may be the game to pull you away from Call of Duty, Battlefield, or to get you back into first person shooters. A leveling system reminiscent of Call of Duty adds complexity to this fun shooter. Additional upgrades and rewards are available to players who "kill with skill".
Post your preview or review!
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