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Reviews Blog
Gears of War: Judgment review-in-progress update
The launch of Gears of War: Judgment is nigh upon us, and though our written and video reviews aren't ready just yet, the review...
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Producer's Note
GameSpot Versus: Beat the Pros Edition Winter 2012 MVP's
GameSpot Versus Beat the Pros Edition is a way for GameSpot members to test their skills against super star pro gamers. From FPS to...
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Rumor Control
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 arriving Nov. 13?
Source: A supposed Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 box art photo posted to the unofficial Modern Warfare 3 Twitter account. What we...
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Downloads Blog
Interested in a challenging yet fun indie turn-based strategy game?
You wake up in an unknown facility, in a medical gown and nothing else. The cold sense of reality sets in; you don't know your...
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Daily Report: Belated Edition
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick
The third edition of GameSpot's "All-Time Greatest" series is one of the highlights of our year. But some of you might have been procrastinating in creating your bracket. Well, today is "Fight Procrastination Day" so what better time than now to go and make your bracket? After all, the selections end on September 7, and the voting round will begin. So fight that procrastination and pick your sidekick!
COD: XP Wrap-Up
This weekend, we saw some awesome things happen at COD: XP in LA. GameSpot staff provided a detailed look at some paintball action, a massive zip line, and Modern Warfare 3 and SpecOps Survivor. You can check out our stage show, as well as our photo gallery for all the action.
Tokyo Game Show Is Coming...
TGS is coming, and not even the elements can stop thousands of gamers and exhibitors from flocking to Chiba City. Last year, we saw some awesome cosplay, LuigV wreaking havoc, and, of course, games! What are you excited for? Tell us about it here.
Community Game Night: Mario Kart Wii
This Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., GameSpot will be getting its Wii on and buzzing around some tracks in cute chaos known as Mario Kart Wii for this week's Community Game Night. We will be starting at 5:00 p.m. PT. Got a specific track you like to play on? How about an item that you just love to hate? Do you think your track record is so awesome that GameSpot staff doesn't stand a chance? Talk about it in this thread here.
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Weekly Report: Double EXP Weekend!
Time again for the Friday wrap-up! In case you missed the last couple of days and are wondering what's been happening and who's been highlighted this week, you can check out the last few reports.
Thursday: Rave Reader Reviews
Wednesday: GameFlicks
Tuesday: Blog Bunker - Augment Edition
Monday: Daily Report
COD: XP
During September 2 and 3 we will be extensively covering Call of Duty XP in Los Angeles. We've already shown off tons of coverage, but there is more to check out, so hang on to your paintball guns because things are gonna get crazy!
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick
By now you've filled out your bracket and chosen who your All-Time Greatest Sidekick is, right? Right? No?! Well, you better hurry because you have only until September 7 to get your bracket all lined up before the voting round begins!
Also, don't forget to campaign for your favorite by taking part in the Sidekick Campaign Kit Activity!
Now Playing: Xenoblade
Well, yesterday felt all too awkward around the office without an On the Spot episode, but Kevin took a stand against that silence and brought you an episode of Now Playing featuring Xenoblade! While I'm sure that you are all aware of the controversy surrounding the lack of an NA release date for the game, we thought it would still be nice for those of us who are unsure if we will be getting our hands on the game to get a glimpse at the awesomeness that is this spectacular Wii JRPG.
Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on Foolio1 for an awesome three-part blog series on PAX Prime 2011. He goes into detail about the games he saw, the things he did, and the awesome schwag he got. So thanks again, Foolio1, for sharing your awesome PAX Prime experience!
Union of the Week
This week we are featuring the Organization KH, a Kingdom Hearts union. This union's leader is a user by the name of "the-silent-hero," and we went ahead and sat down with him to have a little interview, where we asked him questions like, Why did you create your Union? and What was your inspiration? To check out the interview with this week's featured union, go here.
What's New?
We have a new addition to GameSpot video features, The GameSpot Community Lounge, where unlike in You've Been Spotted, we focus solely on you, our loyal GameSpotters. Here you will also have the chance to hear replies from editors and other GameSpot staff. What can you expect to see this week? This week we talk about Xenoblade, Zelda: Skyward Sword, Member Spotlight, and Union of the Week, and we find out if Justin Calvert prefers DC or Marvel. You can also check out the video on Synthia's page.
And lastly, in this week's You've Been Spotted we spot GameStop's gaffe, Shepard's Last Stand, All-Time Greatest Sidekicks, Quantum Conundrum, and Persona's new fighting game. You also have a chance to win a copy of BlazBlue for the 3DS along with some mystery games. You can also check out this video by visiting Synthia's page, but you must comment and "like" the video on YouTube to be eligible for the game.
Today's Mentions
Giving a shout out to those featured during the week!
Megleeker, Cloud_765, the_silent_hero, Foolio1, HaloPimp978, SamMaLam89, DarthTyrranus, Gorillanator, Runbleduck, Dvader654, Crimsonpugtwo, Zenlang, shaun_ofda_dead, maddjuju, and Twistedface12. -
Daily Report: Rave Reader Reviews
It's Thursday, and that means it's time for piping hot and fresh reviews from GameSpot users. Have a look won't you?
Top 100
Here, we feature those GameSpot members who proudly carry the Top 100 Reviewer Emblem.
-Spyro: Year of the Dragon: c_rake
7.5 - good
"The PlayStation Spryo /trilogy draws to a close on a very high note."
- Mass Effect 2: Kasumi - Stolen Memory: Cube_of_MooN
6.5 - fair
"Overall, Kasumi Stolen Memory is a decent add-on for Mass Effect 2, but for the price, it leaves something to be desired."
-Portal 2: TissueShoe
9.5 - superb
"No hard feelings."
-Hitman 2: Silent Assassin: Gelugon_baat
7.5 - good
"The sequel is a significant improvement over the first Hitman game."
-Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney: JustPlainLucas
6.5 - fair
"Apollo tries but just doesn't do Phoenix Wright justice."
-Pokemon Black Version: Pierst179
7.0 - good
"Being the same Pokemon we have always known and loved has become the series best feature and its biggest weakness."
TOP 500
Next, we have our awesome Top 500 reviewers share what they have to say.
-Metroid Fusion: gamefreak197
9.5 - superb
"Metroid Fusion is a fantastic addition to the series and makes for grand debut on the GBA."
-Bulletstorm: Cunhao
9.0 - superb
"Fulfill a revenge was never so funny and so rewarding!"
-Boulder Dash-XL: bowlingotter
6.5 - fair
"An inexpensive trip through the old school with lots of content, though most of it is passable."
-Call of Duty Deluxe Edition Box Set: Bamul
9.0 - superb
"Back in the day, this was a fantastic and colossal first-person shooter…today, it is a classic and a must-play."
-From Dust: TechnologoDoom
8.0 - great
"Strategy meets emergent gameplay."
-Torchlight: NeonNinja
8.0 - great
"With its addicting combat and fantastic loot system, Torchlight is the best action RPG released in years."
-Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: ZanarkandTidus
9.5 - superb
"An emotional story that does a great job showing the past of certain FFVII characters seven years prior to FFVII's story."Honorable Mention
These users are rising stars as far as reader reviews go.
-No More Heroes: turtlethetaffer
9.0 - superb
"Despite some flaws, No More Heroes is a fun, inappropriate action game that will satisfy your bloodlust."
-Deus Ex: Human Revolution: redangelus
9.5 - superb
"A game that offers something for everyone."
-Bayonetta: benleslie5
9.0 - superb
"It may have problems, but it still has a lot to offer to newcomers and hardcore gamers who love action games."
-The World Ends With You: Shy_Guy_Red
9.5 - superb
"TWEWY is an amazing, innovative, easy-to-get-into game that is one of the best games to grace the DS, and all handhelds."
Most Popular Out Now
Last but not least, the following reviews are for games in the current lineup of releases that are "Out Now."
1. Deus Ex: Human Revolution(PC): karamazovnew
6.0 - fair
"People that gave a higher score must've been playing the original and mistook it for this one."
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops (X360): LeeMurphy123
8.5 - great
"Fun, challenging, and not so different from the rest of the series...oh and it has zombies in it."
3. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3): elitejounin
9.0 - superb
"Just finished my first play-through. Going for a second one right now!"
4. Madden NFL 12 (X360): andrewerdna100
7.0 - good
"Big hype but fails to reach its full potential once again."
5. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (X360): Blue_Tomato
7.5 - good
"Repetitive and linear rat maze."
6. Madden NFL 12 (PS3): zachmagik
8.5 - great
"It's Madden. Don't expect anything more, but don't expect anything less."
7. Bodycount (X360): WayneSikes49
4.0 - poor
"Another Call of Duty wannabe in arcade style with nonexistent plot, mediocre environments, and just plain dull."
8. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (PC): zaber2164
8.5 - great
"Witcher 2 is no average hack-and-slash game. You have to feel the game to understand its glory. It's really special…"
9. Fallout: New Vegas (X360): katman
8.5 - great
"Very good follow-up to Fallout 3; just not as interesting to me."
10. 3DS: scribeman
9.0 - superb
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GameFlicks
It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for GameSpot Spotlight to shine on those awesome individuals with creative video game videos on our YouTube Spotlight Channel.
This Week's Feature: Call of Duty!
Call of Duty: Black Ops - Moon - An awesome video of how to get Jugger Nog before the first teleport in this strategy/walkthrough.
Call of Duty - It's A Trap! - Next up we have this amazing real-life take on Call of Duty.
The Games
Hyperkin Supaboy Unboxing/Demo - GameSpotter dragon_king64 aka johndagamer64 gives us a first look at his new Hyperkin Supaboy (Portable Snes).
ACB - A Roll of the Dice - GameSpotter Sidburn19 shows off some gameplay of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. The Da Vinci Disappearance - A Roll of the Dice 100% Sync Guide.
GOLD YaBoyNate versus GarrisonFord - YaBoyNate challenges GameSpotter GarrisonFord to Star Craft 2. Who will win?
Walkthroughs
Portal Test Chamber 03 Walkthrough - GameSpotter Sandulf29 shares a walkthrough to Portal test chamber 03.
Yoshi's Island - GameSpotter cornholio157 aka cornholio shares a walkthrough for Yoshi's Island Stage 2 Level 1.Reviews
A Little Bit of Vampire Bloodlines - GameSpotter limak, aka limakGaming, takes us on a vampire-filled journey as he talks about Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Review - GameSpotter charlie_killer aka Catmangamer shares a review of the epic-rated game Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Resistance Double Review - GameSpotter Bioshockraptor Aka Biofuze reviews Resistance with a special guest star, Curly!Spotlight Classics
Wii on U - Tweex the Gaming Geek - An awesome wrap about the new Wii. Warning: This video contains adult gamers using adult language.
The Dinner Party Game - Many of us have been asked the question "If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?"
Roll a D6 - A hilarious D and D twist based on the song "Like a G6" by Far East Movement. Created by the brilliant mind of Connor Anderson.Well that just about wraps things up for this Wednesday's Daily Report. As always, don't forget to click "Like" and Subscribe to the GameSpot Spotlight. Did we miss your video? Well, be sure to sign up for the YouTube Roll Call for your Video Virtuoso emblem, or if you're shy, you can PM GS-Community with a link to your video on GameSpot.
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Blog Bunker - Augment Edition
It's Tuesday, which means it's time to check and see what commentary, events, and general insight you GameSpotters have come up with for this week.
SOAP Club
-Top Five Things In Video Games That Could Re-Invent The Industry - BoogieL0ve20xx
-Why I think Majora's Mask is better than Ocarina of Time - bomberfan14
-Real Money Transaction, it's real and right next door. - ff7nation
-Is Big brother coming back? - blackwingzero
World of Games and Gaming
-Gaming Old Gracefully - jamesglover101
-Iphone Game Round Up - kbaily
-Though I'm not keen on giving Capcom money these days… - MAILER_DAEMON
-Human Revolutionary - Uesugi-dono
-Beat Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core - Game progress - ZanarkandTidus
-A few PC demos - iowastate
-I've got into top 10 in Bastion ranking - Seto_Akari
-Wishlist CommitteeSuper-Poke-Bros
-The Concept Art Conundrum - yeah_write
-The Worst Items in Mario Kart Wii and Why I Hate Them - J-man45
-Epic Ordinary Blade - NeonNinja
-Indie Games Can Feel So Refreshing - and So Alienating - Gelugon_baat
-Deus Ex: Human Revolution First Impressions - andreperezpalha
-A Little Bit Of: Age of Empires Online - lim_ak
-My top 10 Gamecube games of all time - chocolate1325
-My new most anticipated game for the year 2012 - dark_being
Platforms and More
-A new PC - RK-Mara
The Insider
-Downloadable Game Recommendations - Maluigi
Off the Radar
-Book review: The Legacy of Blood (Diablo Series) - Azghouls
-Something I wanted to share. - ebbderelict
-Submarine - Film Review - biggest_loser
-Things to do before summer ends + YouTube Channel! - AjaxNeron
-How I spent my Friday afternoon. - caityful
Staff Fingerprints
-Speaking Up: Why Female Game Writers Shouldn't Be Ignored - Lozzica
-Chris and Shaun Get into the Restaurant Business - Chris_Watters
-Game of the Year candidates? - Polybren
That's all for this week. Don't forget if you have an awesome blog that you feel must be shared with your fellow GameSpotters, mark it as editorial or send a PM to GS-Community!
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Daily Report: Monday, Monday
It's Monday, and you all know what that means: time to check out what activities and events we have going on in the community this week.
All-Time Greatest Gaming Sidekick
All-Time Greatest Gaming Sidekick! Last week we asked you to decide which 64 characters should make it to the bracket stage. Check to see who made it to the next stage and who didn't make the cut.
But if you want to get straight to the business of creating your bracket, that's fine too! We want you to predict the outcome of each battle for a chance to win the grand prize as well as the opportunity to declare "I told ya so!" But you better act quickly because you have only until September 7, when the bracket selection stage will end and the voting will begin. Want to see who other GameSpotters are rooting for? Want to cheer on your own sidekick? You can check out the All-Time Greatest Sidekick Forums page here.
Call of Duty XP
Hold on tight as we prepare to switch gears for Call of Duty XP! On September 2 and 3, GameSpot will be back down in Los Angeles for Call of Duty XP. Things people can expect to see there? The event will take place on a 12-acre compound and will be complete with demos, live entertainment, paintball matches featuring The Pit, and, of course, Modern Warfare 3. All of the money from ticket sales will go to benefit the Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit group founded by Activision in 2009 to help soldiers transition to civilian life with job placement and training programs. What are you looking forward to at CODXP? Let us know.
PAX Prime Wrap-Up
Another year has come and gone for PAX Prime, and there was a lot to check out, Borderlands 2, Halo 4, Torchlight II, Assassin's Creed Revelations, and more. You can check out the highlights of PAX Prime as well as our awesome photo gallery. And those out there who helped to spread the word of PAX over the weekend were awarded the critically awesome "That's How I Roll" emblem.
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Friday Wrap-Up: A PAX Upon Thee!
Time for the Friday wrap-up! In case you missed the news and are wondering what happened in the community this week, you can check out the following days.
- Monday: Manic!
- Tuesday: Blog Bunker - Soap Club
- Wednesday: Silver Screen
- Thursay: Rockin' Reviews
Wrap It Up
All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick Voting started Monday for this year's All-Time Greatest contest. You have a lot of people to go through, but you can start by voting on the 64 different characters who will enter the competition. There are 13 possible emblems for this year's contest as well as some pretty great prizes up for grabs. Character voting ends August 28, so to make sure your picks make it to the Bracket Selection stage, be sure to VOTE!
An Unreal Community Game Night On Wednesday we had our Community Game Night, and GameSpotters got a chance to take on JodyR, aka xpcali girl, at Unreal Tournament 2004. Who will the MVP be? Well, that is still being decided, and with Jody being in Seattle, we won't know until next week, so be sure to check back.
Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on benleslie5 for his blog cheering those unsung sidekicks who didn't quite make it to the All-Time Greatest ranking. Benleslie has written several game reviews--his latest being his review on Bayonetta--and has contributed videos, like his 700th blog video. So three cheers for benleslie!
Union of the Week
For this week's Union of the Week we congratulate GreggD and the Castlevania Ultima Union! It originally started in January 2006, with humble beginnings, but has risen to greatness. Currently they have 704 users with new ones joining every month, and they are GameSpot endorsed. For more info on this union, you can check out Ranger siberian142's interview.
You've Been Spotted
In this week's You've Been Spotted we talk about zombies and zombies and…what else…more zombies! And more importantly, what people on Fuse, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter had to say about those zombies. Check out the video on our Spotlight Channel or right here on GameSpot. -
Daily Report: Rockin' Reviews
TOP 100
Tropico 3 : Gelugon_baat
8.5 - Great
Tropico 3 has some rough edges with some features, but it is overall a worthy next entry to an entertaining series.
Portal 2 : c_rake
10 - Prime
Portal 2 is one of the best games you'll ever play, guaranteed.
Portal 2 : Bioshockraptor
8.0 - Great
An original, ambitious, intelligent and very well polished overall package, one of the better games of Q1 2011.
Dungeon Siege III : AzelKosMos
8.0 - Great
Yet another underrated Obsidian title.
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time : AK_the_Twilight
7.5 - Good
Fantastic time puzzles and intense combat make A Crack in Time an exciting adventure for the brief time it lasts.
Top 500
Steel Diver : GeekyDad
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7.0 - Good
Worthwhile at a Bargain Price
L.A. Noire : Garrison_Ford
9.5 - Superb
L.A. Noire's memorable adventure completely immerses you in an authentic crime fighting experience.
Ninja Gaiden II : gamefreak197
8.5 - Great
Ninja Gaiden 2 shows a few frustrations thanks to the camera, but it serves as a great addition to the series.
Outland : dapman418
9.0 - Superb
Outland presents all the fundamentals of a great platformer and so much more at an excellent value not to be missed.
Dune 2000 : ZanarkandTidus
7.0 - Good
Command and Conquer gameplay meets the Dune Universe.
Super Scribblenauts : kbaily
8.5 - Great
Vastly improved sequel.
Honorable Mentions
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition : IxX3xil3d0n3XxI
8.0 - Great
I found it hard to stay interested at the start, the end was worth playing it though.
Assassin's Creed II : hardcoremember
9.0 - Superb
Great game. Improves big time.
Beyblade: Let it Rip! : AQWBlaZer91
1.5 - Abysmal
Beyblade takes the Anime impression into a boring video game experience that should be avoided.
Hydrophobia Prophecy : harry_james_pot
7.0 - Good
Prophecy has a really innovative gameplay potential, but it's wasted in a very short and half-finished game.Popular
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC) : simboes
9.5 - Superb
Fantastic Game, one of the best this year for sure! Cannot pass this one off!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (X360) : sinclairhxc
9.5 - Superb
You can't complain about the scores it's getting, but I think it deserves better.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3) : blueboxdoctor
9.5 - Superb
3 hours in and already thought of 3 other ways I could have played those 3 hours.
From Dust : shadowofamn1
6.5 - Fair
Potential ideas when to waste. Console Port made it worse.
Call of Duty: Black Ops : Scaryfighter888
5.0 - Mediocre
CoD BO: The Most Over Hyped Game Ever.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings : gofps1202
9.0 - Superb
The Witcher 2 : Assassins of Kings is dark, mature roleplaying game with new and innovative game mechanics.
Fallout: New Vegas : kidsugaya808
8.5 - Great
Could have been SO MUCH MORE
Nintendo 3DS : brandon1028
10 - Prime
A fun new system with amazing potential.
Age of Empires Online : SunSpot
5.0 - Mediocre
Free 2 play or a sneak attack?
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Daily Report: Silver Screen
It's Wednesday, and you know what that means. It's time for players to stand up from their games and take a bow as they are featured on our GameSpot Spotlight channel.
The Games
Super Meat Boy Skills
GameSpotter psycho_chan12 shows off this seemingly complex level but reminds us that if you can get the hang of the pattern, a Grade A+ is within your reach.
Left 4 Dead 2 - Dead Center Finale on Expert
GameSpotter Printul_Noptii and the final standout in the Dead Center campaign. Will he have time to collect all the gas canisters and make it to the car before the zombies take him down?
Darksiders - Stygian Boss Battle & Ashes to Ashes Achievement
GameSpotter Sidburn19 takes on Stygian and unlocks the achievement "Ashes to Ashes" in Darksiders.
Call of Duty: BlackOps - Sniper Gameplay
This awesome GameSpotter shows off some sniping skills in Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Angry Birds Walkthrough Part 1
GameSpotter usatheman2001 shows off some Angry Birds skills in this walkthrough. His review of the game was "just plain fun," giving it a score of 10.
Music
The Legend of Zelda: Cover Song
GameSpotter Xtermin8r13 rocks on in this polka-style cover of the Legend of Zelda theme song.
Humor
Cat Boss - Final Fight!
GameSpotter Mufujifi takes on the dreaded "cat boss" as it returns once again to terrorize one adventurer. Will she prevail?
Reviews
Real Racing 2
GameSpotter Elk, aka the Mobile Wizard, takes a look at Real Racing 2 bonus points to anyone who knows where his shirt is from.
Portal 2 Review
GameSpotter Bioshock Raptor gives you his opinion on the game, what he liked and what he didn't like.
Well, that's all we have time for today. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to the GameSpot Spotlight. Didn't get featured this week? Be sure to sign up for the YouTube Roll Call for your Video Virtuoso emblem, or simply PM GS-Community with a link to your video on GameSpot, increasing your chances of being featured in Wednesday's Daily Report.
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Blog Bunker - Soap Club
It's Tuesday, and you know what that means. Time for another edition of the Blog Bunker, where you can check out some awesome blogs!
Soap Club
- This Is the End Beautiful Friend - Pierst179
- Why is the Nintendo 3DS failing? - Soulreavercross
- Sticking With It Part 2: Progress and Pace - yeah_write
World of Games & Gaming
- Second Chances - Jbul
- The 10 Most Mediocre Games of All Time: Honorable Mention - huyckb04
- Great Games Ruin Good Games - Aberinkulas
- Super Meat Boy Challenge - psycho_chan13
- Games I like that everyone else seems to hate - kbaily
- So many games, upcoming reviews, and other stuff - Cloud_765
- Driver: San Francisco Demo Impressions - MudkipMaster30
- Rockstar educates us…even if we don't know it! - Gameover94
- The challenges of revisiting Shadow of the Colossus - Asagea_888
- Might I have a symphony? - Hirasugi
Platforms & More
- Rumor: 3DS re-launch next year? - JustPlainLucas
- As i sit here i think we are going back to the future… or something - rholding2000
The Insider
- bbkkristian's GameSpot Forum Survival Guide - bbkkristian
Off the Radar
- The Inexplicable Blog About Wrestling - Rottenwood
- R.I.P. Jack Layton - AlmightyMax
- The Fall of Padawan Robinson (SWtoR Contest Entry) - Saigo
Staff Fingerprints
- UFC Personal Trainer Update - guy_cocker
- The HotSpot is taking live calls! - TomM
- I suppose I should have said this earlier - Eddienoteddy
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Daily Report: Manic Monday
What's going on this week at GameSpot? Well, hold on to your computer mice because we've got a lot in store for you this week.
August 22, 2011
-All-Time Greatest Game Sidekick - Vote Now!
Yep, you heard it here. It's that time of the year for the All-Time Greatest Sidekick. Amigo, ally, cohort, partner, friend, pal--no matter what you call them, they are important, nay essential, for making a hero truly great. Where would Frodo be without Sam, or Batman without Robin, or Sherlock without Watson? Well, now you have your chance to vote and make GameSpot history by letting us know who you think is the best. But make sure to move quickly because the final battle is Friday, so vote now!-Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection:
Ryan MacDonald is ready to show off some awesome Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection DLC action just moments after its release on the X360. GameSpot will be having a Now Playing at 2 a.m. Yep, you heard right: 2:00 a.m.! We will have a chatroom, and Ryan will be doing his best to take your questions about this Call of Duty event. Be sure to check it out!-Community Game Night - Unreal Tournament 2004:
GameSpot's Jody Robinson will be taking on challengers for our Unreal Tournament 2004 Community Game Night in this all-out drag-down frag fest. Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for a night of rocket-launching, lightning-gunning, ion-painting action. Though watch out for xpcaligirl with that ball launcher; she's pretty wicked. For more information, you can check out this discussion here on the GameSpot Community Game Night Union.-Primed for PAX:
GameSpot is headed north for PAX Prime. There's no rest for the weary here in the office. We'll be sending our editors off to one of the premier events of the season. What are you excited to see this year? Well, to get just a little taste of what's abuzz on the GameSpot forums, check out this thread here. What are some of the things you can expect from us during the event? You're just gonna have to check back to find out.-Big Shot Bounty Episode 3 Winners:
The winners of last week's Plants vs. Zombies giveaway are these three lucky YouTube viewers! Mikelisaigars, ShinyFlitwick, and Limak! Want to see what they won? Check out the video on our YouTube Spotlight Channel or on Synthia's Video Page. Big Shot Bounty airs once a week on Wednesdays, so be sure to check out what you can win next!-Belated Member Spotlight:
Last Friday JodyR posted a thought-provoking blog asking users what they wanted to see changed, while at the same time assuring those users that we would do our best to hear their voices and cries of help and try to fix and improve the things that you as users felt needed to be adjusted. This week's Member Spotlight goes to those brave individuals who over the weekend posted in her blog to tell her exactly what was on their minds. So congrats everyone. Your feedback is extremely important to the Community team here at GameSpot.
Well, that just about wraps things up for Monday. Be sure to check back tomorrow for Blog Bunker: Zombie Edition.
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Friday Wrap-Up
Time for the Friday wrap-Up! In case you have missed the news and are wondering what happened to your classic Weekly Report, we made some changes to the old thing. It is now the Daily Report, where we will be offering different updates for different days. And Friday is your wrap-up of the events that happened during the week.
Call of Duty: XP Ticket Giveaway
Because of the limited number of tickets available, it is important for you to submit your awesome entry before it's too late. You have until August 23 to click "like" and subscribe. Don't forget that submitting a text or video response improves your chances.Plants vs. Zombies Giveaway
We finish up our Plants vs. Zombies video featuring Sophia Tong, Jody Robinson, and Synthia Weires, where if you submit your video response, you have a chance to win some awesome and exclusive PVZ swag.Sophia: Diary of a Minecraft BlockHead
Sophia talks about the Minecraft Community Game Night, along with sharing screenshots of the game night. Will we be having another Minecraft Game Night? Only time will tell, but my hunch is "yes."Gamescom Kicks Off
We said auf wiedersehen and shipped Maxwell and Shaun off to Germany where they have been bringing us the latest game coverage. They will be covering all that Gamescom has to offer from August 17 through August 21.Blog Bunker
Tuesdays gets the bloggers noticed. This week's flavor seems to be all over the map with stuff about the Wii, Star Wars, Bastion, and more!Visual Entertainment
Wednesdays are now dedicated to the art of video entertainment. We will be showcasing videos that have made it to the YouTube GameSpot Spotlight, courtesy of the Video Virtuosos.Reader Reviews
Thursdays are now dedicated to the art of the review, where we feature the week's Top 100 and Top 500 and reviews for games that belong to our "Most Popular" list.Well, that just about sums up this week. Be sure to check back on Monday for next week's activities, events, and attractions.
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Blog Bunker - Read Me and Comment
Because we are changing our format to share daily versions of your community content, Tuesdays mark the day for your bloggers, but I'm late.
World of Games & Gaming
- Year of the Game pokecharm
- The Three Diablos Rottenwood
- A Little Bit Of: Bastion lim_ak
- Skyrim's vs. Oblivion Graphics Comparison NColdhardt
- Life on the Bastion Elk
- People Love Street Cleaning Simulator bugbag
- Finally Got to Pilot Wings Resort GeekyDad
- Limbo & Metroid Prime dapman418
- I beat Dead Space 2 Hardcore MrGanny
- Extortion Amalgamated strikes again… (SWTOR) s_h_a_d_o
- Console vs. PC Koi-Neon-X
- Adventures of Chaos ChaosRyder665
- FPS Step it Up!!! black_291
- What Should You Ask For In A Video Game? concealedviewPlatforms & More
- Hardware Redesigns: PSP and Wii Aberinkulas
- 3DS Impressions Cloud_765
- OnLive Experience Amnesiac23
- Nintendo 3DS Buyers Guide ErrolJamesThe Insider
- Minecraft Game Night Experience Daavpuke
- System Wars Recognizes My Greatness charizard1605
- Attending Gamescom dark_being
- Mario Kart Wii game night this weekend? JustPlainLucasOff the Radar
- Horrible Bosses - Film Review biggest_loser
- X-Men First C-lass Original Soundtrack Review gashoe13
- Diablo: Sin War Book Review Azghouls
- Writing in another world yeah_writeStaff Fingerprints
- The problems with game journalism blog responded to by Justin Calvert
- A Winnable War, Toy Soldiers blog posted by Carolyn Petit
- Get SWToR for Free! blog posted by Jody Robinson
- Minecraft for Beginners blog posted by Sophia Tong
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Call of Duty: XP Tickets - Time Is Running Out!
Breaking News!
There is less than a week for you to get your ticket to the Call of Duty Experience event on September 2-3. With several chances to win, you can still get your ticket to this exclusive event in Los Angeles.
The event comes with an MW3 tournament with 1 Million Dollars. That's right: $1,000,000 of cold hard cash. There will also be a live paintball event where they will be taking you on a re-creation of The Pit. For your chance to win a ticket, go to this video, click like and subscribe. You can also provide a video or text response about why you think you should win! While everyone has a chance to win, providing an intertaing and creative response will increase your chances to win. So come on GameSpot, COD: XP tickets are just waiting to be claimed!
To return to your regularly scheduled report, click here.
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The Daily Report: Reader Reviews
With yesterday's news about us making community news daily and hosting a weekly wrap-up, Thursdays are now dedicated to reviews
TOP 100
Here are the recent reviews for those who are holders of the Top 100 emblem.
- stephenage Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Reviews
- Asagea_888 Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
- c_rake Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Reviews
- DraugenCP Post Apocalyptic Mayhem Reviews
- Gelugon_baat Shatter Reviews
- JustPlainLucas Enslaved: Odyssey to the West ReviewsTOP 500
This week's featured Top 500 reviewers
- Daavpuke Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico Reviews
- Cunhao Mirror's Edge Reviews
- Cloud_765 Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Review
- Azghouls Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Review
- AlmightyMax Deus Ex Review
MOST POPULAR
Here we display reviews for the released games that currently hold the "Most Popular" title.
-skateordie26: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Review
-Trinitarian: Fallout: New Vegas Review
-gofps1202: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review
-AjaxNeron: LIMBO Review
-MaDaStar: Age of Empires Online Review
-M3ran: Mortal Kombat Review
-Silent_Raven92: E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy Review
-YoBrandino: Pokemon Black Version Review
-Nodashi: Frozen Synapse Review
BREAKING NEWS!
While there are many out there with emblems to mark their superior reviewing tact and style, we here in the community think its high time that we give some recognition to those of you who write really great reviews. We will be introducing the details on this emblem in next Thursday's Daily Report, so stay tuned!
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Wait... The Weekly Report Is Evolving
The Weekly Report has evolved into…
The Daily Edition!
That's right. The community will be offering up daily doses of community-coated news for the fine folks here at GameSpot. The lineup will be the following:
Monday: This Week's Activities
Game nights, contests, events, activities--it's all going to be right here! Monday is the day to hear about anything we have planned.
Tuesday: Blog Bunker
Bringing the Soapbox a step forward and into the morning light, Tuesdays will be all about those fine blogs marked as editorial, along with a few other gems sprinkled in for added flavor.
Wednesday: Video Spotlight!
What's new on our GameSpot Spotlight Channel, and how about other awesome videos? Well, Wednesdays will be the day to tune in, with fresh new videos from video virtuosos, "as seen on GameSpotters," and GameSpot staff alike.
Thursday: Reader Reviews
We will be featuring those top 100 and top 500 emblem holders every Thursday, along with several user reviews for some of the top games of the week.
Friday: Weekly Wrap-Up
Missed a day? No problem! Friday is a great day to play catch-up for all the stuff we had going on during the week. It will also be the day to look out for the new community video feature You've Been Spotted, timeless member spotlights, MVPs, prize winners, and, of course, the union of the week.Worried about your community news being steamrolled by another update? Don't worry! Any additional information will be marked as Breaking News, and we will still have a link directing you to your regularly scheduled Daily Report. There you have it! We're always looking for new user content to show off and display to your fellow GameSpotters, so if you have something, or even if you see something out there that you just have to share, feel free to pm Synthia.
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Daily Report: Welcome to the Spotlight
Now playing at the GameSpot Spotlight channel, we bring to you the latest:
The Games
-Metal Gear Solid: Urban Legend Stories.
GameSpotter Gamer_4_Fun made this fantastic Metal Gear Solid video once upon a time after finishing high school.Fun Stuff
-Seducing the Dark Side
GameSpotter girlgam3r explains in a funny animated short about Star Wars why chicks dig the dark side and that it's not the size of the lightsaber but how you use it.-Puppy Power Party
GameSpotter Deihjan celebrates a happy birthday for Ludvid, her grunting, groaning precious puppy.Contests
-Big Shot Bounty - Plants vs. Zombies: GameSpot Giveaway!
GameSpot is giving away Plants vs. Zombie schwag, and all you need to do to get some is send us your video response answering this question: "What will happen next?"The Staff
-Counter-Strike: Source - Wrap-Up
-Ryan MacDonald (aka GS_Death) joined us for our Counter-Strike: Source Community Game Night, and he wanted to give a little shout out to the MVP as well as an honorable mention. -
You've Been Spotted!
We've been in the process of trying new things for GameSpot community news and our YouTube Spotlight channel lately. And, well, frankly, not many people have been excited about the weekly report based on your comments. So, we're considering some changes for the weekly report, but until our new community news plan is determined, we've got this new video segment for you to check out.
First, let me explain why it's a bit different! We've decided that in addition to maybe a video segment for GameSpotters in the near future, it was time to bring a broader approach to all of our fans in other areas of the Internet. So, we've got Twitter followers who aren't even GameSpot members, Facebook followers who don't use GameSpot, and obviously lots of YouTubers who haven't registered on GameSpot. We don't want to exclude them, but we also want to make sure we highlight you all as well, and that's where Fuse shout-outs come in!
Go check out our first episode of You've Been Spotted on the GameSpot Spotlight channel and let us know what you think! Also, don't forget to accept the challenge about a better caption for Team Joker! You can post it here or on YouTube.
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Community Game Night: Double Feature!
This week we will be having not one but two Community Game Nights!
Counter-Strike: Source and Minecraft
The first up is Counter-Strike Source (PC) on Wednesday, August 10, at 5:00 p.m. There will be a chatroom open for discussion, and we will be releasing details on the map and server IP the day of the game in the chatroom. Word around the office is that Ryan MacDonald plans on joining us for this night of awesome frag fun. So for your chance to take on Mac himself, be sure to get those mouse fingers warmed up. You can find more information about the Game Night here.
The second game is one that has GameSpot editor Sophia Tong enthralled. If the "Diary of a Minecraft Blockhead" wasn't enough, now we will be having a second night dedicated to Minecraft in all its pixelated glory. Friday, August 12, at 5:00 p.m. we will be kicking things off with GameSpot editor Sophia Tong, GameSpot Community, and more! Click here for additional information and discussion.
UPDATE: Participants of this game night will receive a Minecraft achievement. Sophia also updated her blog to share how new players can get in the action tonight. Check that out, and don't forget that this weekend the Minecraft peeps have buy 1 get 1 free offer happening! So buy your game for tonight and give a gift code to a friend!
UPDATE 2: Sophia said she'll post the IP in the comments and in the chatroom as it gets closer to game night time! Also, here's the chatroom!
For more details on these and other Community Game Night details, check out the Community Game Night union.
FINAL UPDATE: The weekly report isn't happening this week, but we'll be sure to update you on some cool things happening early next week.
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Shark Week-ly Report
QuakeCon 2011
We're getting ready for QuakeCon 2011; Jody, Maxwell, and Ryan have made their way down south to good ol' Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, to cover the event. What can you expect to see this year? How about Skyrim, Rage, and, of course, QUAKE! Be sure to stay tuned to our exclusive QuakeCon Coverage for more details.Resistance 3 Beta Code Giveaway
You want codes for the Resistance 3 beta? Well, you've come to the right place. GameSpot will be giving away dozens of beta codes through Twitter, Fuse, YouTube, Sync, and, of course, On the Spot. Click on this link for more details about our Resistance 3 Beta giveaway.Big Shot Bounty
In this week's Big Shot Bounty, we're giving away one of the exclusive Ace Combat models that were given away during SDCC 2011. If you want to get your hands on this little critter, check this out for more details.Boards of Wisdom
-General Games Discussion
Black_Knight_00 asks, "If Nintendo ends up like Sega, would it be so bad?"
-Off Topic
topsemag55 asks, "How much do you post on GS on a monthly basis?
-System Wars
Swift_Boss_A discusses "Destroying a current-gen series to resurrect an old favorite IP/series".Member Spotlight
This week's Member Spotlight shines on Elk. The mobile wizard has struck again with his hilarious and entertaining video PSA about a highly addictive tower defense game called "Tiny Tower" for the Android.
GameSpot Spotlight Channel
Here are this week's featured videos from our GameSpot Spotlight Channel
-Wii on U: A song of love and devotion to the up and coming Wii U.(Rated M for Mature)
-Tiny Tower GameSpotter Elk talks about a new game for his Android.
-The Dinner Party: A girl with a dream of inviting a certain Dragon Age II character to dinner.Union of the Week
The RPG Temple has been around since February of 2006. It has over 1,800 members and is one cool place to talk about all things RPG. Its leader, SavoyPrime, holds a very active place in this guild, offering fun discussions among his union members. Some of the recent bulletins have been dedicated to Bastion, Dungeon Siege III, and Fallout: New Vegas.
Blog Bunker
- Aberinkulas firmly declares that "Phones are not killing dedicated portable devices."
- The_Game21x ponders the fate of dedicated gaming handles.
- xSlider257 shares an Australian interview of Diablo III.
- Setho10 asks, "Are Mobile Games Actually Games?"
- c_rake gives us some insight into his Resistance 3 experience.
- adam1808 offers a captivating blog titled, "Underneath the Spreading Chesnut Tree".
- Pierst179 talks about hard times.
- Asagea_888 shares awesome gaming plans for August.
- pokecharm shares her latest "Year of the Game" update.
- jamesglover101 asks, "Have you booked your tickets to Dead Island?"
- IslandBros15 discusses Voltorb: The Demon Pokemon.
- TechnologoDoom talks about E.Y.E Divine Cybermany Impressions.
- shabulia wonders is Capcom helping or hurting Street Fighter?
- TristanH12 discusses Bleach - Soul Resurreccion.User Reviews
PC
- sequekhan: Diablo
- dark_being: Duke Nukem Forever
- Gelugon_baat: The Thing
- PAJ89: Cthulhu Saves the World
PS3
- ZanarkandTidus: Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
- ax_prime_basic: Killzone 3
- AzelKosMos: Spider-Man - Shattered Dimensions
X360
- AK_the_Twilight: The Dishwasher - Vampire Smile
- mattsn22: Final Fantasy XIII
Wii
- Cloud_765: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode 1
3DS
- GeekyDad: Resident Evil - The Mercenaries 3D
LEGACY
- Maluigi: Conker - Live and ReloadedStaff Fingerprints
- RicardoT discusses how GameSpot feeds your App-etite.
- Sophia discusses the joys of TNT; anyone else a little worried?
- Kevin VanOrd asks, "If a real-life insecurity appeared in your nightmares as a video game boss, what would it be like?" And the winner receives a Catherine art book and soundtrack!Shout-Outs!
-Our first shout-out goes to Yager_Zero for being chosen Moderator of the Month for August!
-Our second shout-out goes to the new owners of the Top 500 Reviewer Emblem:
TechnologoDoom, 1PMrFister, Bamul, Goyoshi12, bowlingotter
