As you may have heard, it's the fourth of July. At this time we're thankful that this isn't some sort of futuristic audio blog, because chances are that a good number of our readers are now deaf from all the (possibly illegal) fireworks they've been setting off. Yes, Independence Day is a good thing, but Independence Day on a Friday? Now that'sa recipe for legends. So go, fanboys and fangirls! Gather up the life stories that you will one day tell your children and grandchildren, the stories of how you spent the 4th of July weekend in 2008. Allow us to borrow from Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and suggest that you "Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it."
Speaking of how to spend the weekend, we are reminded that video games will likely be a part of everyone's glorious adventures over the next three days. We also realize that not all of our readers will be celebrating this particularly American holiday, but we'll be sure to set some fireworks off for you too, okay?
Please, share with us your gaming (or non-gaming plans) for this weekend.
Have you ever played a game knowing full well that it's not all that great? We're not talking about just to grind achievements either. You may have heard that Alone in the Dark isn't exactly setting the world on fire with critics, which is ironic given how many things you can set on fire in the game. This weekend (assuming it shows up from GameFly) we'll be plunging into Alone in the Dark. Here's hoping it's greater than the sum of its parts. How about you, fanboys? What will you be playing this weekend?
With no games coming out this week and a somewhat random smattering the week before, it seems that summer -- and the accompanying drought of games -- may finally be here. Checking our calendar ... yep, it's officially summer today (at 11:59pm anyway). Imagine that. Still, the drought shouldn't last too long, as we are getting the (hopefully good) Alone in the Dark next week (and the Gears of War re-release, if you still don't have it). It's not like we don't need time to catch up anyway. With this in mind, we ask: what will you be playing this weekend.
Wow, we went from a trickle of new releases to a veritable explosion of new, decent games. From Ninja Gaiden IIto Roogoo to the Civilization Revolution demo (seriously, try it), there's something for everyone it seems. Hell, there's even a fishing game available. So many choices, so little time. The question to you is which choice will you make or, more precisely, what will you be playing this weekend?
Let's take a moment to be personal. We've made no secret of the fact that we're Ninja Gaiden fanboys (this blogger in particular), so when we ask you what you will be playing this weekend, we hope your answer is Ninja Gaiden II. Five levels into the game thus far, it hasn't disappointed. We totally understand if Ninja Gaiden isn't your thing (we hear GRID is supposed to be pretty good), but action fans really should look into it.
Action fans may have noticed a certain tingling over the last few days, a disturbance in the Force, if you will. While it's possible that such tingling is the result of possible health problem, we're more than willing to bet that you're just sensing the imminent arrival of Ninja Gaiden II next Tuesday. Who knows, maybe you even have a Japanese friend who was nice enough to let you play the demo. If you can, we suggest that it should be what you play this weekend. Still, it's WRUP, so we have to ask: what will you be playing this weekend.
We are absolutely not the preachy type. It's not like we think video games are bad for you or anything. Far from it really. In fact, we wouldn't even have jobs if it weren't for video games, so we've proven, at the very least, that games are good for you (well, for us anyway). Still, too much of anything isn't healthy. With spring in bloom and the blazing hot days of summer still in the distance, why not go outside and enjoy the wonders of nature. Marvel at every object in sight, all realistically rendered in real definition. Think of it like the ultimate sandbox game (no extra lives though, sorry).
Now that you've done that, it's time for us to ask that time-honored question: what will you be playing this weekend?
We were positively inundated with gaming news this week, largely in thanks to Microsoft's Spring Showcase. We received new info about nearly all of Microsoft's upcoming game lineup, including Gears of War 2, Ninja Gaiden II, Fable 2, Banjo Kazooie, and more. Basically, we got to look at games we won't be able to play for months (with the exception of Ninja Gaiden II ... drool). Don't get us wrong, we're happy to get the info, but we're angry that we have to wait. So, we're just going to sulk over in the corner. As for the everyone else, what will you be playing this weekend?
Okay, we know that most everyone is still playing Grand Theft Auto IV. That's fine. We can accept that. However, with summer fast approaching, we find ourselves reflecting on games past. Given the usually thin trickle of releases during the summer months, it's a good time to take some older (and cheaper) games for a spin. For instance, we just wrapped up the single-player campaign in Marathon: Durandal for XBLA. The upcoming DLC got us all excited, what can we say? Of course, we don't speak for everyone, so we must ask again: what will you be playing this weekend?
You know, this week it might be more productive if only the those who aren't playing Grand Theft Auto IV post what they're playing. Honestly, if our friends list is any indication, there aren't many of you out there. Yes, even Dustin, our resident Halo 3 fanboy, has been sucked into the sweet embrace of GTAIV. Whatever the case, as usual, we are required to ask: what will you be playing this weekend? Forget what we said about only commenting if you're not playing GTAIV, though. Go ahead and proclaim it, loud and proud.
This is it, folks. It's the last stop, the final hurdle before the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV. All we have to do is make it through the weekend and Monday (and Tuesday morning if you don't have the stomach for midnight launches), and we can all get our grubby little meat hooks on Rockstar's latest. That's three days to fill with something, anything that will pass the time. What will it be for you?
Okay, let's face it: whatever we're playing right now, we're not really playing it. No, we're just going through the motions. The controller rumbles, the screen flickers and the speakers belt out explosions, but inside there is only one recurrent thought: this isn't Grand Theft Auto IV. It's not like it's any particular games fault. After all, no game -- with one obvious exception -- is Grand Theft Auto IV. So, we shall sit and play and dream. And yes, next week's WRUP will likely be titled "4 days to go edition."
So, what will you be (pretending) to play this weekend?
It's time for the weekend once more, which means good little fanboys and girls will finally be getting some much needed game time. This week, we can't help but be super excited for the upcoming Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack. With the maps now less than a week away, fervor has reached a fever pitch around Fanboy Towers. Of course, Dustin managed to snag the maps early and flaunt his prize by creating a walthrough of all the new maps. As such, he's been hiding somewhere around here, scared to show his face lest it be battered by a barrage of jealousy-induced Nerf gunfire. Don't you worry, we'll find him eventually.
What about you though, dear reader, what will you be playing this weekend?
Ah, DLC. It's just the perfect thing to maintain interest in a game and make a little scratch as well. This week, we imagine most of you (if the Xbox Live top ten is anything to go by) will be enjoying some Call of Duty 4, now with new and exciting maps. Yes, gamers everywhere can now cap fools in entirely new locales. Gosh, it's just so exciting we can barely maintain our composure. But, you can't all be playing COD4 this weekend, so, the important question must be asked: what will you be playing this weekend?
There are many, many games out there just asking to be played these days, from new games like Bloodshot, Dark Sector, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to old staples like Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4. Of course we've got some other new choices this week, those being Viking and Universe at War. Truly, it seems like there's something for everyone. So, what will you be playing this weekend?
