Counter-Strike

I recently bought a game called Counter Strike. The game is a lot of fun, but I am just getting used to it. The game is difficult at first and has a real learning curve. It can be really difficult to aim in the game. Essentially the game is a first person shooter game like Call of Duty except it is on the computer. That allows the game to sell for only $15 compared to Call of Duty which typically sells for $60. This allows more people to play the game. There are many different guns and each round pits terrorists against counter- terrorists. There are several different game modes, but the most popular is a game mode in which players have one life per round and they have to eliminate the enemy team. There are also two objectives which can be destroyed and count as a win. Overall I like the game, but there is definitely a bit of a learning curve. I have not really been able to get the hang of it, but getting kills and winning rounds is really fun and cool. I would recommend this to my friends who have a decent computer because the game can be a little taxing on the computer. The price cannot be beat as well. I would recommend this game.

Mortal Combat

For this week’s blog I am going to talk about a game that my friend recently bought. The game is called Mortal Combat. I have never played any of the other versions of this game, but this one is interesting. This game has a story mode where you play all of the different characters. This is a good way to start playing the game because you get to see who you like and do not like. The best part of the game is fighting against friends because it gets very competitive. What I do not like about this game is the excessive violence. I feel as though it comes with the type of game, but some of the gameplay is pretty gross. The fighting however is very smooth and all characters have strengths and weaknesses. The story mode gets harder and harder the more times that it is completed. The benefit of this is that you unlock more and more characters as the game progresses. Plus the challenge of the fight is fun as well. I would not recommend this to a younger audience or people that do not like gore and fighting. I personally would not buy this game because it is too simple for me. All you do is fight in a small map over and over, not my type of game. If you enjoyed the last one, you will like this one too.

Xbox One

So I have decided to switch up the conversation today. In other news I am really excited about the Masters Golf tournament this weekend. It is golf’s biggest tournament and also, in my opinion, the most beautiful. This blog however, is not a sports blog so I am going to talk about a gaming console this week. I am going to talk about the Xbox One. I have always been a huge Xbox fan. I purchased the Xbox One the day it came out. Since that time I have been impressed by the console itself. I have friends that own Playstations and they just as happy as I am. I believe both consoles are good and it ultimately comes down to personal preference when deciding between the two. Both consoles have games come out they are exclusive to that platform. Games such a Halo. So that could be a deciding factor when deicing between the two. I had several reasons for choosing the Xbox One. The first was I preferred the controller over the Playstation’s. Xbox controllers feel much more natural in my hand. Second is quality. The Xbox costs more money than the Playstation, but I found the Xbox to be a more quality product. However, something that I do not like about either console is the cost of games. I believe games are way overpriced. The best way to buy games is for the computer. I personally would rather have a gaming computer than a console at this point because there is so much more available on computers. Consoles also hold back the graphics for computer games. Because games are made for consoles, developers have certain specifications that they must make the games perform at. Computers can far exceed these specs therefore they are held back. If asked the question would I buy the Xbox One again? I would absolutely say yes. There is a different to gaming with a mouse and key board compared to a controller. It is almost a complete difference. I would recommend, and have recommended, this console to my friends and I will continue to do so.

Diablo

Today I am going to talk about a game called Diablo. The game was created by game developer Blizzard Entertainment. The game is very unique. The game has gone through a lot of changes since I last played it. At the beginning of the game you choose one of several types of characters. There is a Mage, Witch Doctor, and Barbarian just to name a few. I chose to play the Barbarian because he fit my play style. The important part of the game and the part that makes it fun is getting loot. Loot drops from random mobs of enemies and bosses. These bosses are usually either demons or minions of Diablo or the devil in English. The main objective of this game is to find and kill Diablo. Near the end of the game Diablo breaks into heaven and it is your task to stop him and send him back to hell. I really enjoyed this game. I found I could not play this story line over and over again however. Recently the game has been updated with new features and loot. I think this game could be worth buying if you are looking for a new experience and play style. I would recommend this game to my friends as well.

Halo

This week I am going to talk about the game series Halo. The first game of the series Halo: Combat Evolved was released on November 15, 2001. The game can out on the Xbox and was made by Bungie and published by Microsoft. The game is a science fiction first person shooter. The Halo series, and in particular, the Halo story line have been one of my favorites ever. The Master Chief is the character that you control. You fight to protect the human race against the Covenant, the Flood, and many other threats. The Master Chief is the last of his kind. He is a Spartan, equipped with special armor. He is also genetically enhanced. This process killed many of the people selected for the process. Those who lived became super soldiers. The Master Chief is the last living Spartan and the best of his kind. The multiplayer for this game is very competitive with many tournaments taking place throughout the life of the game. For the average gamer, the online play is casual and fun with an unlimited possibility of replay. As I said the part of this game that I really loved was the campaign. Recently Microsoft came out with a new game that combined all of the Halo games ever made. They game the games updated graphics, but you still have the ability to play on the original graphics. I played this game a lot because it brought back the glory of the old games except they were updated and fresh. I would recommend this game to anyone who has not played it. It’s a great game overall.

Call of Duty

For this week’s blog post I am going to write about the game Call of Duty or COD. The first Call of Duty game every made debuted in 2003. Ever since then the series has grown in size and the game itself is more intricate. I believe I have played every COD since the second one and I have always enjoyed the title until recently. Making a game is always about the money, but I think this game takes it to a whole new level. I believe in recent years they have sacrificed quality for money, which in my opinion is unfair to the fans. I will not be buying the new Call of Duty next year because I believe the quality of the game is no longer there. I would love to know how many other people have stopped playing the game for the same reason. The game always attracts a lot of people because of the quality and playability that the franchise has had in the past. The promise of a game similar to their Modern Warfare title has brought me back for some time now. Call of Duty is a first person shooter that is famous for its multiplayer. Players come together and play in competitive game modes on different maps. There are many different guns, kill streaks, and maps. It is not a complicated game, but there are other features that make the game less appealing to me. I think the game should be simple, but competitive and balanced. I do not think there is a need for a lot of extra garbage in my opinion. If the game maker goes back to their roots I believe they will get a lot of people that bought their game in the past to return. So until that happens, I would not recommend this game to my friends.

Age of Mythology

So today I am going to talk about an old favorite of mine. The game is called Age of Mythology. This game takes you back to ancient civilizations and incorporates all the gods they worshiped at the time. The game is simple, but it has been re-mastered several times. I recently bought this game again on steam, a program, we have talked about, that is designed to buy and store games. They added a better multiplayer feature, coupled with better graphics and improved performance. About the game itself, “Age of Mythology is a mythology-based real-time strategy video game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was released on October 30, 2002 in North America and a week later in Europe.” You control one of several civilizations including the Egyptians, Norse, Greeks, and Atlantians. In the normal mode, you start with limited resources, villagers, and a scout. You then build more villagers and gather resources. The resources include wood, gold, food, and favor. Favor is gained in different ways by different civilizations. For example the Norse gain favor by fighting. Favor is used to buy power myth units that have special abilities. Some of them include centaurs, giants, and Medusa. Hero’s on the other hand are used to counter myth units. They include notable figure such as Achilles, Ajax, and Perseus. More of these units become available as you progress through the ages. In the last age the Titan age, you can unlock one of the most feared units on the battlefield, a titan. “The Titans, also known as the elder gods, ruled the earth before the Olympians overthrew them. The ruler of the Titans was Cronus who was de-throned by his son Zeus. Most of the Titans fought with Cronus against Zeus and were punished by being banished to Tartarus.” One of the best parts of this game is the history that you learn from it. I am interested in Greek mythology so this game was very exciting for me to play. I would recommend this game to anyone with a little free time who wants to pick up a cheap game that they can play with their friends.