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One You Might Have Missed: The Club (PS3, Xbox 360)

itsgamertime — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:23:25 +0000

From Bizarre Creations, the developers of the Project Gotham Racing games, The Club is an exciting 3rd person action game that failed to light up the sales charts but was never the less an astonishingly fun game. With a scoring system that required precision and speed, The Club has nearly limitless replayability. It is a blend of the best parts of Project Gotham, Gears of War, and Tony Hawk. You could replay the same level multiple times and still discover new paths, new combos, and new ways to shave precious seconds off your time.

Even though most people have never experienced the joy of The Club dozens of developers have looked to the game for inspiration. This really is a game that 10 years from now everyone will pretend like they played.

One You Might Have Missed: Viewtiful Joe

itsgamertime — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:28:47 +0000

Joe and his girlfriend Silvia have decided to go to the movies. While they are watching the film something strange happens, the villain from the movie pops out of the screen and yanks Silvia into the movie! Joe quickly follows into the movie to rescue her. Joe is soon granted the power of an action movie star by his idol Captain Blue. It is up to Joe to use this newfound power to travel the world of the movies to rescue Silvia.

When it comes to over the top side scrolling awesomeness Viewtiful Joe still reigns supreme. With a variety of time control VFX powers and some of the sweetest moves in gaming history Viewtiful Joe is simply incredible. Viewtiful Joe plays like the dream combination of old school gaming and new school technology. The controls are tight and responsive and the cartoony noir graphics have held up superbly.

If you are a fan of action games or awesomeness in general you owe it to your video game library to pick up Viewtiful Joe.

Segata Sanshiro

itsgamertime — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:30:46 +0000

The solitary man who devoted his soul to the way of games. Today, he comes again. He will punish those who do not play seriously. Their battered bodies will never forget!

[chorus] Segata Sanshiro, Segata Sanshiro! Sega Saturn… shiro!
They play tennis, sing karaoke, flirt around in clubs…

Are there not more serious tasks to be done?

Those who do not play maturely

He questions them deep inside their hearts
Segata Sanshiro, Segata Sanshiro! Sega Saturn… shiro!

Youngsters… is there something in your life you are completely devoted to? Something you sink into so deep you put your life on the line? You must play Sega Saturn! Play… until your fingers break! Until your fingers break!

Even if they chase after sex, that petty pleasure. Their soul will remain hollow. Those who do not immerse themselves to the extreme in gaming. Will find their bodies beaten harshly!

Segata Sanshiro, Segata Sanshiro! Sega Saturn… shiro!

The white clouds floating on the great blue skyAnd the boiling red bloodshed in fierce gaming. Those who give up halfway through. Their battered bodies will never forget!

Segata Sanshiro, Segata Sanshiro! Sega Saturn… shiro!Segata Sanshiro, Segata Sanshiro! Sega Saturn… shiro!

asobi no michi ni tamashii kometa
hitori no otoko ga kyou mo yuku
majime ni asobanu yatsura ni wa
karada de oboe saseru zo

Segata Sanshirou Segata Sanshiro
Sega Saturn, shiro!

tenisu ya karaoke nanpa ni kurabu
hoka ni suru koto aru darou ga
murenakya asobenu yatsura ni wa
kokoro ni toi kakeru zo

Segata Sanshirou Segata Sanshiro
Sega Saturn, shiro!

wakamono yo! shinken ni torikunde irumono ga aru ka! inochigake de uchi konde irumono ga aru ka!
Sega Saturn, shiro!
yubi ga oreru made!
yubi ga oreru made!

setsuna no kairaku oi tsudzukete mo
munashii yosei ga nokoru dake
tokoton kiwamenu yatsura ni wa
karada ni tataki komu zo

Segata Sanshirou Segata Sanshirou
Sega Saturn, shiro!

aoi oozora shiroi uki kumo
makka ni tagiru asobi no chi
tochuu de nage dasu yatsura ni wa
karada de oboe saseru zo

Segata Sanshirou Segata Sanshiro
Sega Saturn, shiro!

Segata Sanshiro Segata Sanshiro
Sega Saturn………, shiro

Starcraft 2

itsgamertime — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:54:21 +0000

War has arrived with all its glory and all its horror.

The premiere RTS from the premiere developer in the business has arrived with the force of a Zerg rush. Featuring unmatched multiplayer and an engaging single player campaign (not to mention the countless mods that are set to release) Starcraft 2 will probably be spinning in your DVD tray until Diablo 3 comes out.

Are you a Starcraft fan? What do you think of the game? Leave a comment below.

One You Might Have Missed: Madworld (Wii)

itsgamertime — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:42:37 +0000

With the hundreds of games that are released every year there are bound to be some gems that slipped past you. Well have no fear Gamertime is here to help you, with some suggestions for awesome games you might have missed.

One such game, that might have slipped past your radar is Madworld for the Nintendo Wii.

The violence and gore is off the charts as you participate in the world’s deadliest, bloodiest, and most hilarious game show ever. This is the over the top violent mature game that the hardcore Wii crowd has been looking for.

The combat is over the top like Stallone in Over the Top (and if that analogy didn’t make you want to arm wrestle someone you’re crazy.) One of your basic attacks is chainsawing a guy in half and things only get more awesome and amazing from there.

All of this is brought together with a unique black and white (and red) art style that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

MTG 2011 Core Set Arrives 7/16

itsgamertime — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:30:53 +0000

We are only a couple of days away from the launch of the new Magic the Gathering 2011 Core set. The new set which is the 12th MTG set features a wealth of classic monsters and spells as well as brand new cards such as the Platinum Angel and the Serra Ascendant.

This is your opportunity to “Walk amongst the elite – The ultimate strategic duelists. The few who can control deadly creatures and wield terrifying sorceries. Battle on countless worlds beyond this one in a quest for supremacy, and know what it means to say, “Here I Rule.”

Or something to that effect.

MTG will be here at Gamertime for the July 16th launch.

The Decision

itsgamertime — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:55:56 +0000

So “The Decision” has been made. The “King” has left his kingdom. Lebron is joining Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade in Miami. We are now halfway to my NBA 2K fantasy Bobcat team. The key is luring Kobe from the Lakers. Piles of money should do the trick. The next part is a little more tricky. We need to somehow convince Larry Bird and Bob Cousy to come out of retirement. This gives us a starting 5 of Kobe, Lebron, Wade, Bird, and Howard. Bosh and Cousy come off the bench to provide some quick scoring and energy. That is a nasty starting 5 and an equally devastating bench.

Might sound crazy now, but so did the idea of Wade and Lebron ever playing together on a team that wasn’t going to the Olympics.

As it stands now even without my crazy imaginary GM maneuvering the Heat are going to be fascinating. If you play as the Heat would you even use the other players? Is there going to be an option to send 2 guys to the bench so you can play 3 on 5? Are Lebron’s video game assist stats going to come close to his real assist stats? All of these questions are percolating in my brain and we’re still a ways out from October. Whether you’re talking digital or real life next years basketball season just got way more interesting.

I am more excited than ever for NBA 2K11.

The Dark Tower

itsgamertime — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:59:55 +0000

Stephen King is one of the most prolific and popular authors in American history. His work has been the basis for countless movies and television specials. By his own admission his magnum opus was the Dark Tower series. Spanning seven novels the series is the culmination of his life’s work.

Marvel comics and Stephen King have teamed up to bring the Dark Tower to life in magnificent graphic novel adaptations. Expanding upon the original work with new insights and details, each book is a testament to the power of King’s masterwork. You will marvel as Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, makes his timeless journey to the Dark Tower.

Come down to Gamertime today and check out this epic tale.

One You Might Have Missed: Nocturne PS2

itsgamertime — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:08:31 +0000

One such game, that might have slipped past your radar is Nocturne for the PS2.

Nocturne is part of the Shin Megami Tensei series of games. This is a more mature and gritty game than a typical RPG. Set in a demon infested post-apocalyptic Tokyo, Nocturne is a hard core role players dream. There are over 100 different demons you can persuade to join your party. Evolve them or fuse them together to make even more powerful demons.

The combat is intuitive, fast, and best of all fun. The fights require planning and strategy which means you’ll actually look forward to encounters.

There is easily 50+ hours of gameplay and alternate endings to explore. And a mindblowing special guest appearance by Dante, from Capcom’s Devil May Cry series.

If you are a hard core RPG fan you owe it to yourself to wipe the dust off your PS2 and come check out Nocturne.