Reviews

Tyler finally got up and did some work i just got a ps3 and that means i have every commeccial game console of the generation. I weighed them against each other. Come to ma page watch them enjoy i hope.

http://www.youtube.com/tylerblogger

Web Space

Guys don't worry I'm working on some vids right now. That's not why I'm posting. I was talking to Trent and i thought it would be a nice idea to actually have our own web site. I wanted to know if anybody had webspace we could use. You would be credited and you would have an equal share in the design of the site.



Email me if you're interested at tyler.balmung480@gmail.com

Motorstorm Pacific Rift

If you pre-ordered it from gamestop the demo code was just emailed out. Cant wait to try it with my playseat and driving force gt!!!!

It's Called a Beta Test For Reason (Socom Beta Thoughts)

  Now that the Socom Confrontation Public Beta V1 is out, the comments have been pouring in all over the forums. Now being a a beta tester of previous games thanks to the GAP/PS Forums I know that beta tests are not perfect finished products and well , betas.

When I read posts from fellow players complaining profusely over all the beta's problems It gets me frustrated. Most beta tests are frustrating and riddled with problems and this beta is no different. The purpose of having us play A. is a sort of viral marketing but more importantly B is a way for the developers to work hand in hand with the people who are going to be playing the game to make suitable adjust for when the final retail release is put onto the market

Yes it gets laggy at times and yes its buggy, It is a beta test. When I have done private beta's everyone was aware of the aforementioned notes but now that its public many players are treating it as a final release and therefore not contributing to the trouble shooting aspect of the beta.

So here is my question... Do you think Public Beta tests should be given out or should they stay private and why?

*Below are some thoughts on the new Socom.
This Socom so far is proving to be a pleasantly playing 3rd person Tactical Shooter. The last few tryed to get that feel but didnt get it quite right. It is true this time, with the right team work you can be great at this game. It is no longer a one man run and gun show.
They have finally nailed Tactical.

SONY along with S6 have made many strides in the progression of this game since its first iteration. Though it may not feel exactly like all the other Socoms It does one thing as perfect as the first one did. .. Bringing the most realistic Tactical Shooter to couch potatoes across the world.

Welcome Back Socom, its been a long time since your roots.

Tyler's Bday

Sooo, I am thinking i need to start to form my birthday list. I know it may sound juvenile but i figure this gives you a chance for me to review them for you guys. So go ahead send me some ideas for shit i should ask for. Preferably for my xbox 360. I got a wii but that as trent has said before is a bigtime gimmick.


Games i currently own for my 360:
Bioshock
Halo 3
Assassin's Creed(Then again some asshole scratched it
Mass Effect

If you wanna make me a birthday list go ahead send it to ma email
Tyler.balmung480@gmail.com

Too Human Demo Coverage

What is there to say about Too Human some may say. I got the opportunity thanks to xbox live to experience the Too Human demo. 

It looks stunning graphically. The sheer numbers this game can support onscreen in addition to its effects are great. Graphically there is nothing wrong with this game. However if you are like me pretty things are nice to look at but are they fun to play with(yes that was a sexual innuendo, hold your applause please).

 If you are an RPG fan there is plenty of story being brought here. 

However the games controls wreck everything. See to use a melee weapon of any sort you simply point the right analog stick in the direction you want to attack. If you are far from an enemy you will be auto run to the nearest one.

 While ranged attacks are done by guns a rifle will have its primary fire mapped to the right secondary fire to the left trig. Pistols are dual wielded meaning you just press right to fire the right gun, left to fire left. 

Think about doing that for a period longer than 30 minutes. The thought coming into your head should be boring mindless button masher. There are stats to manage to balance this out, but really making a character strong ultimately means your just going to be pressing the same button less. 

People be advised, this is a waste of 1 GB of hard drive space. I will most likely being coming at you with a full review when the game is released but for now i am not very optimistic. Developer Silicon Knights needs to step it up and fix this control scheme or this game is looking at being a button masher with a really nice look.

That's Right, Tyler Is Crashin' This Party!

Hello all,

You guessed it by the title of this post I am now one of the contributers to this site, that means all you 360 users out there finally have a source to take the vast stream of information out there and compress it into a nice neat RSS blog post that i hope to write in whenever i have new information. I already got a couple of things to write about. I'm really enthusatic to be helping Trent out here. I know this is prolly pissing all of you off if you read this site to have me just clogging it up with my entrance to the stage but i thought it needed to be done. For my videos please go ahead and check out http://youtube.com/tylerblogger.

Its gonna be writing for you guys PEACE!!!!

More Resistance 2 Updates.

Its been about a week since srpanet went live for resistance 2 info and now there is yet another update.
Its voting time on project abraham again. They are trying to find a cure for the chimera disease. If you have signed up you probably just received a phone call about it. What is this voting process going to do for the game when it comes it? Is this a possible way into a beta for Resistance 2? Check the link for yourself.


Via Project Abraham

Logitech To Show Some Guitar Hero Love.

It looks like Activision is really rallying the troops for its upcoming release, "Guitar Hero: World Tour" which is slated to take direct competition with Harmonix's "Rock Band." Harmonix had announced a premium drum-set for their title with Ion.(pictured above) Now Logitech has announced it will be backing Activision in its own line of premium music controllers.

Logitech is one of the top peripheral makers and has been noted for their dominance in the steering wheel department. Looks like the choice between the two games is getting tougher every minute. Heres to have another 10 controllers this holiday season.

Via Marketwatch

PS3 Home Beta Test to Begin In Japan

If you live in Japan and own a Playstation 3, the rest of the world is envious of you. As it would turn out Sony is FINALLY beginning to accept applications on a HOME beta test for Japanese users through the middle of august. The closed beta will begin in August and carry 10,000 lucky users into their virtual homes. There is no information on beta tests outside of Japan but other markets are due to have access soon.

Lets just hope Home doesn't get delayed, Again.

Via Pc World