PS4 Review - Wolfenstein: The New Order

So far this new console generation has been a bit lackluster with the highlight titles so far being cross platform and cross generational games (I.E. Assassin's Creed IV). So far, the new generation games have been big disappointments (generation exclusives are few and far between), at least to me. Titanfall was barely half a game, Thief a snooze, and Watch Dogs doesn't seem to be living up to expectations either (I'm only part way through it so far). And now come the delays. Division, delayed. The Order, delayed. Arkham Knight, delayed. I was beginning to regret adopting next gen so early.

So imagine my enthusiasm for Wolfenstein. I'll be honest, there was none. Unfortunately, I hadn't played the last iteration so this one was barely a blip on my radar. I figured I'd get it eventually. Well, I didn't have to because thanks to our friends at Bethesda it showed up on my doorstep.

Maybe it's the lackluster showing of games so far or my growing disappointment with the new systems or more likely, it's just a great game because I am loving Wolfenstein. I am playing the PS4 version and the graphics are gorgeous. The gameplay is fun and challenging. The story about a soldier fighting against the nazis after they win WW2 is entertaining. I'm having a hard time finding anything to complain about. In truth, the only negative here is the length.

As much fun as I am having playing it, the campaign is just too short. It packs a lot of bang into that short time frame including unlockables and items to collect to access more game play modes.

A few more hours and some multiplayer would make this a must own game.  Still though, it's one of the best games you can get for the next gen consoles (it's on nearly all of the consoles by the way) so far and will be a nice way to bide time until more titles hit later this summer.

I'm really loving Wolfenstein and am really looking forward to the follow-up should it happen. It's a great resurrection to a long time franchise and a welcome edition to the FPS line-ups. I'm extra curious as to what kind of DLC we can look forward too.

Bottom line: One of the few games I've loved for the next gen consoles.

Wolfenstein: The New Order is available now!

For more information, visit http://www.wolfenstein.com/

Wolfenstein: The New Order

8/10 Aerated Nazis

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Video Game Trailer: Batman Arkham Knight Gameplay Trailer!

 Oh this looks incredible. That batmobile! WANT!

 Rocksteady really seems like they put everything into this one. I can't wait to play it.

Are you as excited as I am?

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Microsoft Changes Tune - Reverses Internet Requirement and Used Game Restrictions

Microsoft has officially confirmed the news that they are no longer restricting used games and have eliminated the 24 Hour internet check in requirement.

In a posting on the Xbox Wire Don Mattrick, President, Interactive Entertainment Business states:

Since unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback. I would like to take the opportunity today to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reshape the future of Xbox One. 

You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world.

Read the entire statement HERE.

Good move, Microsoft.  This might just heat up the next gen console wars and ease the pain of Sony's immediate domination.

That and Kingdom Hearts 3 is coming to XB1 also...

Decisions decisions.

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Tech: Next Gen Consoles - Xbox 720 and Playstation 4

Could it be, are we just around the corner from a new console generation? We aren't quiet ready for the Playstation 9 (above) but are we ready for the Xbox 720 or Playstation 4? Lets break this down.

Playstation 4

Reports of these things crop up all the time. According to the rumor mill (grain of salt in tow) well known first party companies like Santa Monica Studios (God of War) and Guerrilla Games (Killzone) may just be getting their hands on some form of new hardware and tech (that isn't from the current generation) for producing games that could quite possibly be launch titles for a PS4. For Sony as a company this seems like a necessity since Nintendo has already shown their cards, and Microsoft is obviously working on things as well. The question is what more can Sony do?

Sony had already shipped a console that was technologically more advanced than the rest of the generation. Do they need to create a new generation so quickly and have we seen all the PS3 can do? Sony has just started to get the price at a reasonable place and are starting to move significant unit numbers to make the money back they've lost. But the question is, are they willing to risk being last to the party again even though their console might have more breath left than the rest of the industry, will their hand be forced?

Xbox 720

Well first thing that needs to be obviously stated is that there is a LOT more information around about a Xbox 360 successor than a PS4, but again lets dive in with our salt grain. What is in a name? Well, ask Microsoft, they will tell you that the next Xbox might be called the Xbox Loop. Yeah, that might be the new console's name, and it's mainstay? Well that would be the Kinect hardware, to the tune of the Kinect 2, which will apparently be able to track your fingers, read your lips and sense the tone of your voice. Creepy right? Well anyway, the main rumor is that this stuff does exist and that Microsoft's sequel might come in two shades, a pared down box for the casual folk (a la 4GB 360) and a badder hardcore gamer model. But the focus is Kinect 2.

The verdict on the future of consoles after the break. (Click the Rawr! below.)

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