Jake108’s Comic-Con 2010 Video Game Wrap Up!
Jonathan here with a new report from Jake108 on his Comic Con 2010 experience. And when you think of Comic Con 2010… what exactly do you think of? Well VIDEOGAMES of course! Wait… what?!? Okay, so maybe the Con is getting a little bit off track with all of the Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows taking the focus on the floor along with giant videogame releases, but I myself am guilty of having visited the Behemoth booth a few times in my travels on the floor. So what WERE the games that deserved to be played this year in San Diego? Read on and find out!
Star Wars: Force Unleashed II
SW: FU II’s story is said to be Starkiller-centered. The reason behind the double lightsabers you ask? Well, that’s because the creators wanted to give off the impression that this was the sequel and in fact different from the first game. Customizable lightsaber colors and holocrons will indeed return, as well as a dash of exploration. The game is designed to be a full story that gets you from point A to point B. When that’s something needs to be consciously advertised, it really puts in perspective the short comings of the first game. Come on, guys! Even Bonk’s Revenge got that right!
Mega Man Universe
Not much was revealed about Mega Man Universe. We were shown the trailer that’s already up on their website now. After some heckling from the crowd, the Father of Megaman hinted at future projects involving our little blue hero.
Halo: Reach
By now, I’m sure you’ve read everything having to do with the panel. So I’m going to give you something no other website, blog, or vidcast has: My insights.
First off, Hemorrhage, the Blood Gulch remake, is a gigantic map. Even with a Banshee and the Falcon, (Hornet predecessor), it still took some time to make it across the whole map.
Second, the versus Firefight was an excellent idea. If you don’t know what this is already, Firefight Versus allows a team of players to fight alongside Covies against Spartans, then the two sides switch. Mind you, the Spartans on the other team aren’t bots. They could be your gaming buddy or someone in matchmaking. What used to be 1v1 matches against one of my friends can very well turn into a Firefight Versus match instead. Playing the game was competitive, fun, and fresh Halo goodness. There’s nothing like moving with a pack of Jackles. Or assassinating the same Spartan with your Sword for the third time in a row.
Third, I’m not too crazy about limited edition consoles, but what they showed today was amazing. I did without the Limited Edition Halo 3 console, but this bundle might be too much to just overlook. Releasing with TWO controllers, a new model 360, and with the game itself. What makes this bundle awesome are the two ONI insignias placed at the sides of the console.
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 3
I can’t be more excited to play the retail version of this game. During Comic-Con, it was revealed to us that Chun-Li (Street Fighter), Dr. Doom, Super Skrull, Thor, Trish (Devil May Cry), and Amateras (Okami) would be appearing in the game as playable characters.
What was also talked about was cameos by certain characters from both universes. Whether this would be in-game, cinematics, or endings was unclear. Still, the idea of cameos being in MvC 3 can make the game THAT much more exciting.
GEARS OF WAR 3
Having played the game and sitting in on the panel, I can say I’m definitely excited for Gears 3. While I can’t talk to much about what I saw, I can tell you that executions will be brutal. At the Xbox Booth, I played some Beast Mode. Cliffy B himself said it was unfair to compare Beast Mode to a Horde mode from the Locust point of view, and to a certain extent, he’s right.
In Beast Mode, players work together to take down a team of either COGs or Strandeds. The first teir of Locusts include Wreches and Tickers. As you progress, you get to try you hand at Grinders, Maulers, a couple of new Locusts, and my favorite, Berserkers. You may wonder how it’s possible to play as a Locust who’s blind. The outer sides of the screen are blurred out while the center is a little clear. Your only options are to pound on the ground, walk, or charge. As for the Boomer classes, it’s everything you’d expect with a ton of fun added.
