I’m Back!

Oh, Select Start Games, how I’ve missed you! I’ve been absent from active duty here for far too long, for reasons both selfish, as well as personal. In either case, I’ve returned to try and breathe some life back into SSG after such a lengthy hiatus. I admit to not having much to discuss today, but we’re in the midst of new console season, so I’ll be looking to cover the PS4 and Wii U in the near future (I currently only possess a PS4, and will have to purchase a Wii U at some point soon). Sorry to say that the Xbox ONE isn’t on my personal list of devices that interest me, so I won’t be covering that console any time soon. I certainly wouldn’t scoff a unit turning up on my doorstep, but I’m unfortunately not made of money, and can’t just buy every console that releases!

I plan on updating with more reviews, editorials, and maybe a few more surprises if my schedule permits it!

I apologize for the long wait, and I may not publish as much as I’d like, but I’m back!

inFAMOUS 2 UGC: “The New Marais Ripper” Parts 1-3

Hey folks! It’s been pretty busy for me lately, so I haven’t been able to update as often as I’d like, but today is rather special for me!

As some of you are aware, I was in the inFAMOUS 2 User Generated Content (UGC) Beta back in April (I wrote some nifty impressions on the beta here:

https://selectstartgames.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/infamous-2-beta-impressions/).

Konami Announces HD Collections of Zone of the Enders, Silent Hill, and Metal Gear Solid; Commence with the celebrating.

At their pre-E3 press conference, Konami Digital Entertainment has announced HD Collections for fan favorites Zone of the Enders and Metal Gear Solid.

The Zone of the Ender’s HD Collection will be available on the PS3 and Xbox 360, and include ZoE 1 and 2. The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will be available on the PS3 and Xbox 360, and will include Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker.

David O’Russell Leaves “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” Film

by Stefano Terry

Variety reports that Oscar nominated director David O’Russell has left helming the “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” film due to “creative differences.”

I don’t know about you, but I’m fricking ecstatic about this news. I’ve never seen “The Fighter,” and I have no doubts that it was a good film. I also really loved “Three Kings,” but I personally don’t think O’Russell was going down the proper path for an Uncharted film.

New Forum!

Hey guys, just letting you all know that I just started a forum for Select/Start Games! I’m still working on how to get it integrated with the site, but you can follow the link below to register and chat away.

At the moment, there aren’t any specific rules on forum conduct, but please keep things clean (for the most part!), and no harassing one another. Most importantly: Have FUN chatting about games!

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=138633&p=1

Killzone 3 Officially Announced

Sony Computer Entertainment have officially taken the wraps off of Guerrilla Game’s followup to their smash hit FPS, Killzone 2, Killzone 3.

A few screenshots have been released, which you can see below, as well as the press release detailing the game.

God of War 3 Review

Genre: Action/Adventure

Platform: PlayStation 3

Developer: Santa Monica Studios

Price: $59.99 (USD)

The final installment to Sony Santa Monica’s dark Greek epic has been 3 years in the making, and as a long time fan of the God of War series, my own personal anticipation for the title was at an all time high. So much so that I decided to do something a bit unorthodox and wait a few months before writing this review. I wanted to make sure that my hype and excitement for God of War 3 didn’t cloud my judgment of the game. I feel that a lot of reviews are driven by hype (whether positive or negative hype), and not a true evaluation of the game itself. While I may not wait nearly as long before posting a review as I did for this one, do expect this to be more of a regular occurrence from here on out. Without further ado, here is my take on God of War 3.

Little Big Planet 2 Revealed Via Game Informer

Far be it from me to nab information from magazines and post them here, but this news was too awesome to pass up. Game Informer has revealed that Little Big Planet 2 will be making it’s way to PlayStation 3 consoles in 2010.

I won’t post all of the information, but some interesting tidbits, courtesy of an article on Playstation Informer has me really excited for it’s release. You can read the full list at the link above, but here are some things I found worth noting about Little Big Planet 2:

First God of War: Ghost of Sparta Screens

Ready at Dawn Studios and Santa Monica Studios have finally revealed what many of us knew in our hearts: that God of War is returning to the PSP. The game, titled God of War: Ghost of Sparta, takes place in between the original God of War, and God of War 2, and follows Kratos’ ascension as the God of War. He is attempting to rid himself of the nightmares that still haunt him, and uncover the mystery of the lost worlds. We are told that we will learn more of his family, and even the origins of his tattoos.

No release date has been given, but in the meantime, feast your eyes on these gorgeous screens.

Mass Effect 2 Alternate Appearance DLC Landing on PC and Xbox 360.

Bioware has announced that they will be releasing a downloadable content pack for their epic Sci Fi adventure Mass Effect 2.

The content will be additional costumes for Garrus, Jack, and Thane. The pack will launch on March 23rd for the Xbox 360 and PC, and cost $2.