Homefront- "The thinking man's BlackOps" ?

Due to be released Friday 18th March within the UK and Wednesday the 15th in the USA, this game hasn't really had in my opinion as much coverage as I thought it would have. I never heard of it until a friend mentioned in last week. After doing my research I have began to get genuinely excited for this game, and will be purchasing it on the day of release.

Its 2027,  after the death of the Korean leader Kim Jon-il. His son, Kim Jon-un unites North Korea with South Korea forming one country, giving them the power to create a stable country economically and military wise. Already in conflict with Japan, Korea begin training up using American weapons and modern military training, building up a large military system via other eastern Asian countries. With all the training, and new experience the Koreans are able to invade the USA, with carefully planned military strikes, including an EMP strike.    

Set within a suburban / rural environment you are fighting the Koreans trying to liberate your country, dealing with warfare on your door step! Hence the name 'Homefront'

The on-line game-play from what I have seen looks pretty action packed and intense, with a small variety of different vehicles available to the player; Helicopters, Jeeps and tanks, aswell as the basic FPS set of weapons, this game gives you want you pretty much want from a shooter. One unique multi-player feature is the 'Battle points' system the developers have included (kind of like kill streaks) allowing players to earn points in match and spend them in that match on a helpful pieces of equipment; Battle drones, rocket launchers ect, these can be used to mark and target enemy players helping both you and your team mates.
From what I have seen the game looks like a brilliant version of Battlefield and Call of Duty merged into one, with an enticing  story line and good game-play mechanics. A great new game to spend hours playing to replace Black-Ops whilst anticipating Battlefield 3!

I can't really give a full review or opinion until I play the game for my self all I can tell you for now is I am excited to put CoD down for a bit and immerse my self within this multi-player!

for a more in-depth overview of the story line visit this site http://www.iplayhomefront.com/timeline/

PAX

PAX , for those who don't know what PAX is here's a quick overview. 

Also known as PAX East, it is a 3 day Game convention/festival , held in a Boston Massachusetts Convention centre.  Catering for gamers of all varieties, whether your a PC, console, handheld or table top gamer, the 3 day fun consist of exhibitions from developers/developers talks (and many other discussions), tournaments for the hardcore gamers among you and free play areas where players get to experience the new up coming games for release. Basically a bigger, better version of Euro Gamer. gaming nerd fest! =D

I am unable to load the video i wanted  for the day one coverage but here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbaNXeWMeNY&feature=feedu

^^^CHECK IT OUT! #Nerdgasm^^^

Heres the Pre coverage show from Inside Gaming:

Oh and don't forget for alot more info on PAX and up and coming games visit there website! :

http://blog.machinima.com/insidegaming/

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

I can't freakin' wait for this game, this is probably one of my most anticipated games in a very long time. I remember playing Deus Ex: Invisible War on my brothers Xbox when I was about twelve, I could not put it down and played through it 2 times.

Here's a video of the game-play, if you have never played this game before. (Remembering the graphics are 2003), the game has Mass effect feel to it , with a non-linear story line. You assume the role of a trainee for a story bound 'Taurus Academy' by the name of Alex D. Set in Chicago the player advances through the game learning of different factions, who's intentions are too radically change the world. The game gives the player freedom with its branching storyline.

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION

Set 25 years after 'Invisible War' in the year 2027 you now assume the role of Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist, who has been specially selected to over look the defence of the USA's most risky biotechnology firm. After a break in at the firm, the scientist's who's secrets you were there to protect are killed. After being badly injured during the attack you have no choice but to become mechanically augmented, you are soon chasing down leads all over the world, unable to know who you can and cannot trust.

Here's a video of some game play =) #Nerdgasm 

RELEASE DATES!!!!! : =D

USA: 24rd August 2011

UK: 26th of August 2011

#JIZZ