Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not a huge fan of people. They’re annoying and stupid in large groups and aren’t much better individually, to be frank. From this attitude birthed my love of video games - no people required. I know that multiplayer and co-op have blown up as we’ve seen an increase in online gaming. And while that’s good and all my attitude towards people remains the same, why the hell would I want to interact with a person online when I don’t want to interact with people in the flesh?! “I don’t” is the answer. So, I currently represent a shrinking number of gamers. Boo.
Now this whole ‘online revolution’ really shouldn’t affect me much. But as time goes on I’ve noticed a seriously annoying trend - short single-player campaigns.
The Chimera is attacking on the US home soil and Nathan Hale is the best we have to stop them. Resistance 2 picks up where Resistance: Fall of Man left off after Hale blew up the London tower and slowed the Chimera attack in Europe. The game has gotten bigger and more intense while adding a new terrific co-op mode. But is there enough here to make it the best shooter on the PS3 this Holiday?
The first Resistance wasn’t a graphical powerhouse and neither is the sequel. While the look of things has definitely improved, it’s not the best visual title you’ll be seeing this year. Sound-wise, however, the game is stunning. Weapon sound effects, dialogue, and enemy Chimera screams sound amazing in 7.1 channel surround sound. Make sure you keep the receiver cranked for this one.
Game installs on the PS3 have become a huge problem. We’ve seen hard drives fill to capacity already and there looks to be no end in sight. I was pleasantly surprised when Resistance 2 nixed that huge 5GB install that most games these days require.
This isn’t to say there’s no install. The game drops roughly 350MB of data onto your hard drive, which takes about 90 seconds. Not bad at all considering games like NBA 09 The Inside use over 2.5GB of precious hard drive space.
I just wanted to give credit where credit is due. Kudos, Insomniac! Good job stepping in and putting a stop (or at least a pause) the problematic game installs that are plaguing the PS3. Keep up the good work!
Resistance 2 dropped on Tuesday and we got our copies last night. Collectors Edition Chimera figure FTW. Haven’t had a chance to fire it up yet, but that’s on the docket for tonight (after my beloved bowling league). Here’s what’s in store:
It seems Sony has hired a terrific ad company. Check out the latest TV ad for Resistance 2. Great commercial! Not as good as the Mad World Gears commercial, but it’s up there. You know you want to watch it again and again.
I’ve had the pleasure of spending the past few days with the Resistance 2 beta with both online multiplayer and co-op. While I played the first game briefly, I never got deep into either the single or multiplayer aspects. But after spending a good deal of time with the beta for the sequel, I can see this taking up a lot of my multiplayer gaming time this Fall.
It’s not the best experience graphically, but it’s not bad either. Character models and the environments all look good, but I’ve seen better. You can chalk this up in the “it’s a beta” category. Sounds, on the other hand, are terrific. Various weapon firing, human and Chimera screams, and environment sound effects are done very well. You’ll want to turn up your surround sound system on this one.
I guess summer isn’t leaving when it’s supposed to because it sure as hell is going to be one hot Fall this year. You have the 360 dropping Gears of War 2, Fable 2, Saints Row 2 and Left 4 Dead and then you have the PS3 with LittleBigPlanet, BioShock, SOCOM: Confrontation, Resistance 2 and Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. And, of course, each is going to have a huge network update that’s going to include a revamp of their social networks with PlayStation Home and Xbox 360’s Avatar social limbo. But, it seems that Sony really wants to lure in their gamers this Fall.
With a barrage of Beta keys, Sony has been constantly handing out invites for their first-party big hitters to the PSN community. You have Home, SOCOM: Confrontation, LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2, and Killzone 2 creeping out of the mist announcing public invites. If that’s not enough to cause chaos on their servers, then I don’t know what is. With this sort of heat, Sony sure as hell is teasing the bejesus out of their supporters, but they’re doing the right thing. By doing this, Sony’s maintaining a constant flow of lust for their first-party exclusives. For some strange marketing reason, it keeps PS3 owners attentive and wanting more (even for those who haven’t touched the Betas). I, for one, know that I’m gonna go pre-order some “stuff”. <sarcasm>Bet you can’t guess what they are…</sarcasm>
The time is growing near for Resistance 2 to drop on PS3 gamers. November is right around the corner. Check out a new cinematic from the game, called Time Bomb. Me likey.
If you want to be in the lottery for a Resistance 2 beta ticket, you better sign up soon. I have a feeling that they will get so many apps, the site will close, much like MGS4 did. Click through and enter. You will only need your PSN name and email.
One of the flagship titles for the PS3 finally has a release date. Resistance 2 is coming November 4th in the US. Good stuff. Even better stuff is what’s coming in the game’s Collectors Edition:
Created by DC Unlimited, an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon.
A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives.
Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans
A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, “Resistance: The Gathering Storm” by well-known science fiction author William Dietz.
“America Forever Lost”, Behind The Scenes video of Resistance 2 with Insomniac Games
“Shattered History” Resistance chronology video — provides a visual guideline from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the current storyline.
Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.
A lot of really nice stuff there. However, it’s a $20 price bump as the CE will run you $79.99. If you’re down for this thing, jump all over it. I want the Chimera figure.
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