Hey guys, remember me? Now college has finished for Christmas, I'd have been thinking that it would be the perfect time to return to GameSpot and share the festive joy. I've just actually noticed that my last blog was on the 29th of August! So much has happened since then, so I'd think a little update is in order.
Okay, so games first. I've had four new games since my last blog. Firstly, Halo: Reach. Released in September (doesn't time fly?), Halo: Reach has firmly established itself as my #1 multiplayer game at the moment. I love the new ranking system and all the changes Bungie have made (except Armor Lock) to make the game feel fresher. The campaign was good, and I completed it on my own, on Legendary, which was a... challenge, but a very enjoyable one. I've also bought the new Noble Map Pack which recently came out and it is money well spent. I've given it a 9.5, so it is definitely in the running for Game of the Year.
The other three games I've gotten are F1 2010, FIFA 11, and Fallout: New Vegas. F1 2010 is a very brave and very good attempt at bringing F1 to the current generation of consoles. It falls short in some areas, but a solid racing game. I've given it an 8, so it will probably miss out on the GOTY running. FIFA 11 is again, a great football game by EA. It's starting to get a bit old, and a bit repetative and FIFA 12 will definitely need something new, but FIFA 11 is a great game and an awesome party game! Then there's Fallout: New Vegas, it looks completely outdated, it doesn't stray too far from Fallout 3 but it is one great game. The story is awesome and I love how you can choose a side you want to help, or be completely independent. It also has a great set of characters and a huge world with so much to do! I'm currently Level 23 and have played it for 30 hours! I'm on the bit where it warns you if you carry on, that you will do the final quest and the game will end, so I've gone back and am currently doing some side quests but I will do the final quest and complete the game before Christmas so I am all ready for my only Christmas game:
Yes, the only game I will be getting for Christmas (or Birthday which is two days before) is Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. After being let down by the first one, I absolutely loved the second one and looking back; it should've got Game of the Year. I've heard nothing but good about Brotherhood so I cannot wait to play it. And once I've played it, (and completed because I wait till I've done the main storyline of a game before I score it) I will draw up the nominees for Game of the Year 2010 and announce the winner sometime in Late January/February.
I also saw all the great trailers for the great games coming next year. 2011 is looking awesome already with: LA: Noire, Mass Effect 3, Gears of War 3, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City and loads more!
It's great to be back guys and I'll talk to you just before Christmas!
Oh and for the people wondering, no, I did not pick up Black Ops, and after playing it, I'm damn glad I didn't!