New Zero Punctuation: 50 Cent Bood On The Sand

New Zero Puncuation this week...and he's gone for 50Cent!

What Have You Played This Week?

What have you guys/gals played this week?
Feel free to add your thought about it, like whether you enjoyed it, had a frustrating time, as it would be interesting to know. for example, this week i've played...

Killzone 2 – PS3-Still no touched the single player yet! I can't pry myself away from the multiplayer. Slowly moving up the ranks, still having fun. What's good is now, the people ranked highly are playing very well, the matches are hard/challenging and fun.

God Of War 2 – PS2/PS3 – Found a old save on my PS3, so thought i'd finish it. It is really tough, the save was near the end of the game. I admit I died repeatedly and in certain places I got really frustrated, but I was soo happy when I finished it. It still is good, looks good, plays brilliant...and a interesting story plot at the end. Really looking forward to the third one now.

Ratchet And Clank – PS2/PS3- I made some real progress until my PS3 was unable to load the save file. If I had to guess it is because the disc was used when I got it and that could have a bearing, still disappointed though. I was really enjoying the story and getting into it when it failed to load.

Football Manager 09 - PC- I've been playing these games since Championship Manager 3 and just have a love for them. I'm currently playing with AFC Wimbledon near the end of my first season, top of the league of course.

Noby Noby Boy – PS3 - I did my bit for Girl this week, as well as getting the final trophies for the game. My concern now is, without the goals of the trophies I don't really know what to do with it. The only thing left is to get girl to Mars, but I doubt i'll be playing it much more.

Peggle – Xbox360 – Yep, this is the game that broke my 360. I played maybe 5 minutes of a level before it all died. Annoyed at dead 360, annoyed that I can't play the game.

Unreal 3 – PS3 – I downloaded the massive patch for the game to see what changes had been made. I hadn't played it for ages, and I was impressed by how good it still looks and plays, I had some real fun playing it again. Hopefully I can get some online matches and get through the story again (trophies are not retrospective...got to do it all again)

My 360 Has Red Ringed!

Guess what happened when i tried to turn my 360 on today...
yep, i got the 3 red rings of death.

My 360's new graphic issue trick

The vid below is what i have taken of my 360 freezing on me, having a interesting graphic issue and now i'm scared to put it back on.



i blame Peggle, but in the end...i still win. i have a PS3!

UK PSN Update 12/03/09

Today's PSN Update was a bit late today, but here it is.

PS3 Games
Trivial Pursuit - Movie Pack [Free]
Street Fighter IV - Shoryuken Pack [£3.19]
Burnout Paradise - Hawker Mech [£3.99]
Burnout Paradise - Carson Extreme Hot Rod [£3.99}
Burnout Paradise - Boost Specials Collection (the above cars) [£6.29]
Little Big Planet - St Patricks Day Costume
Everybody's Golf - Sackboy [£0.79]
Buzz - National Geographic Prehistoric Quiz [£6.29]

Demo's
Wheelman

Guitar Hero - World Tour
"Audience Of One" by Rise Against [£1.59]
"Death Blossom's" by Rise Against [£1.59]
"Ready To Fall" by Rise Against [£1.59]
Rise Against Track Pack £4.39

Rock Band
"All I Want" by The Offspring [£0.99]
"Losing My Relgion" by R.E.M [£0.99]
"The Kids Are Alright" by The Offspring [£0.99]
"The Way That It Shows" by Richard Thompson [£0.99]

Videos
Pain - Fortress Trailer
Flower - Remember Trailer
Watchmen The End Is Nigh - Rorschach Trailer
Watchmen The End Is Nigh - Nite Owl Trailer
Rag Doll Kung Fu - Fists Of Plastic Trailer
Infamous - high Voltage Trailer

Wallpaper
Crash Commando - Mayhem Wallpaper

PSP
Patapon 2 - Demo
Patapon 2 [£19.99]
Street Skater 2 [£3.99]
Hi-Octane [£3.99]

New Zero Punctuation: House Of The Dead Overkill

New Zero Puncuation this week, and what a shock...a game he likes...on the Wii!!!!!
if you don't belive me, watch and see.

A Stark Difference Of Opinion....At IGN

1 site, 1 game, 2 reviewers, 2 different scores.
IGN UK and US have both reviewed the PSP title Resistance Retribution, and given it 7 and 9.2 respectively. fair to say, the UK review has had it's fair share of criticism.

It may seem strange that one site decided to review a game twice, but it needs to be understood that IGN is a massive company, and a game as big as Resistance Retribution would be reviewed in all the countries IGN is, for example there should be a Australia review for this game to come at some point. but, when there are two reviews so stark from each other, at what point does this multi review system become a farce?

Most review sites will say that they rarely change a score/ re-do a review, but it does happen. internally, they have measures in place to stop a review going out if its surprisingly low, or goes against the popular opinion of the site. so how did this review go out? and why hasn't it been taken down?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in this case it looks like his opinion was 7.0, but when you read the complaints of the UK article, you can understand why there is such a "uproar" over the review. complaints like, unnecessary comparisons to the PS3, a lack of understanding of features of the PSP (like the save feature when you turn of the game). being honest, with such short fallings of the article, IGN should think about taking the article down and perhaps getting someone else to review the game as i do think the game has not received a fair review. Here are the two review scores, see the difference for yourself. (UK then US)

6.5 Presentation
Cut-scenes are technically very competent, but they’re hampered by a bad script, bad acting, and they last too long.

7.0 Graphics
The game looks as good as anything else on the PSP, but the murky brown palette is a little uninspired.

7.0 Sound
It sometimes sounds tinny, but generally Retribution’s soundtrack is rousing and atmospheric.

7.0 Gameplay
It can feel a little simplistic at times, thanks to the super-powered auto-aim, but there are enough twists and turns to keep things reasonably interesting.

7.0 Lasting Appeal
You can go back and replay unlocked missions for extra skill points and intel, but the real draw is the multiplayer, which is excellent.

7.0 Decent OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

9.0 Presentation
The movies, dialogue, and Grayson journals connect you to this character in a way that makes you cheer for him. The setup is a lot like the last Syphon Filter, but it's still great.

7.5 Graphics
The CGI movies look great, but everything else is your standard definition for "good" on the PSP. The scope is big and the enemies are varied, but I never felt impressed.

9.5 Sound
Man, the orchestra is out of this world. When you're battling a gigantic Titan and the music kicks up, you can't help but get excited. The voices are great, too.

9.0 Gameplay
The weapons are fun, the ease of cover is great, and it's a wonderful ride. I wished it could've been more challenging at points, but the online and replay options help that issue.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
There are three ways to play the solo story, Skill Points to unlock, Intel to find, 12 multiplayer ranks to achieve, and 22 multiplayer medals.

That's incredible. 9.2
Outstanding OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

Any thoughts on this review, or thoughts on sites reviewing the game multiple times?