Archive for January, 2008

Halo Screenshot of the Week - 1.16.08

Here I am surprising some poor soul with a shotgun blast to the face while trolling the caves of Valhalla. It’s pretty straightforward, really. I like the light and shadow created by the muzzle flash, as well as the as the ripple of his failing shields where the buck connected with his face. Note his […]

Seriously? - Legendary Edition

I was browsing through this week’s EBgames ad online when I made an unfortunate discovery. They have the Legendary Edition of Halo 3 available for $79.99. You know, the game I paid $129.99 for after pre-ordering it almost a year in advance. Ugh, I just got physically ill writing that last sentence.
I realize you could […]

Now Playing…

BioShock (Xbox 360)
This game is definitely worthy of all the praise it has received, including many Game of the Year nominations from various media outlets. If I ever get around to doing a best-of-2007, it’ll be right near the top.
It’s one of the most immersive games I’ve ever played. Calling it an FPS is only […]

Halo Screenshot of the Week - 1.2.08

In this two-for-2008 special, it’s Brute Chopper versus Warthog in an exciting before and after photo sequence. From a distance, a Warthog’s mounted gun will make short work of a Brute Chopper (or at least the person driving it). Get close enough for a collision, however, and a boosted Chopper will always win out.
I had […]