There's never enough time for video games in the fall, especially when so many new titles are released within a few months of one another. Whether I can afford the money and time for them or not, here are the titles that I'm psyched for. The others... I should be, but I'm just not feeling it.
HOT
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1. Perfect Dark (XBLA)
No "remake", "reimagining", none of that bullshit. This is the real deal, albeit with fancy HD graphics and a good framerate. If the new version doesn't support full 8+ player online play (with all the features from the N64 version), I'll be heartbroken. Heartbroken, but I'd still hit that.
2. The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition
It seems I'm even more of a gamer snob than a "Star Wars" fan, because I never picked up TFU last year. The inclusion of new content, an artbook, and lower retail price may finally be enough reason to pick up this mediocre hack n' slash.Besides, I can't get enough of the Emperor in TFU. He's like Don Corleone and The Pope with telekinetic powers. Of course, the way TFU plays fast and loose with canon always bothered me a little. In this version, you can trounce Boba Fett, Obi-Wan, and Luke, so it's all good. Use your aggressive feelings, boy!
3. Left 4 Dead 2
I'm actually one of those people who were upset by Valve's announcement of a sequel so soon. It sort of stunts the growth of the first game. Which was great, but it sorely needed some additional content. But since it's Valve we're talking about here, there are a few certainties: The release will be delayed, the gameplay will be improved, it will kick ass like all other Valve products. I would rather have seen a new "Half-Life 2" episode (long overdue), but can you blame a developer for cashing in on zombiemania and the popularity of the first game?-----------------------------------------------------
NOT
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1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Like the oft-changed title of this new release, the "Call of Duty" games can't quite seem to decide what they want to be. The franchise has gone from World War II Commando to Wack-a-Mole with Commies and Arabs. While parts of "Call of Duty 4" were awesome (C-130 gunship, flying over "Baghdad"), they were too short. You find a cool gun and only use it for two minutes before getting tossed into some random military scenario. The online multiplayer has always been good, but unless they tighten the narrative a bit and get rid of the limitless bad guys, I'll pass.
2. Halo 3: ODST
Not much here for anyone who isn't an unflinching "Halo" fan. Run around, shoot aliens with underpowered guns while a computer bitches at you. Master Chief was a pussy when it came to feats of super cyborg strength. Where's the appeal in not having a shield? Unless there's some sort of squad-based dynamic, chalk this one up to Microsoft milking the ol' Bungie cash cow.
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