[Editor’s note: Sharpless takes a look atTeam Fortress 2and tells us how he would improve it as part of this month’sMonthly Musing. — CTZ] In many ways,Team Fortress 2is kind of the bastard child ofThe Orange Box.Half-Life 2and its sequels are regarded as being innovative and quite legendary, andPortalis every games-are-art indief*ck’s favorite squeeze toy.TF2, while respected and well-liked, is the immature, rebellious sibling. It has nothing quasi-revolutionary to add to the gaming world, and it has no immersive narrative to draw people into it....

Fantastic Blood Boyisn’t just remarkable because it’s a fun game (though it is), or because it has awesome visuals and an awesomely almost-but-not-quite-annoying soundtrack (though it does), but because, when explained verbally or through text, it sounds likethe most confusing game in history. Once you’ve played with it for about a minute, however, everything becomes completely clear. Made for theTIGSourceVideo Game Name Generator competition,Fantastic Blood Boyteaches us how quickly we gamers can internalize and comprehend even the most seemingly confusing game rules, so long as they’re presented in a graceful and consistent way through the gameplay itself....

The Infinity Ward exodus continues and seems to show no signs of slowing down. What started as a trickle of departures is slowly gaining enough momentum to be considered a torrent, with the latest numbers showing twelve key personnel making their exit. Lead animator Mark Grigsby and lead character animator Paul Messerly are the latest to leave, taking five and eight years of company experience with them. It seems that Activisions attempts to make Zampella and West look like heartless Bill Sykes characters has done little to breed solidarity at theModern Warfarestudio....

My interview with longtime id Software member Tim Willits began with my pitch for a Destructoid crossover-promotion with id and the Hilton that houses QuakeCon. It’s called “GET RAGED!” The rules are whoever trashes their hotel room and inflicts bodily harm in the most creative ways wins aRaget-shirt. Willits wasn’t very receptive to my idea, but he agreed to sit down and talkRagewith me anyway. His loss, just saying. What’s your current role onRage?...

The idea of the Wii dominating all my media needs is a little humorous to me at this point in time, but apparently Japanese TV Networks are seeing that as a possible threat to what they offer audiences. They were already feeling the crunchway back whenas the Wii took people away from watching shows and busy waving their arms about willy-nilly, but with theWii video serviceon the horizon, it may mean even more people forgetting to tune in....

Spider-Mangames have had it pretty rough over the years. Some were big hits and some have been bigger flops. Now comes alongSpider-Man: Shattered Dimension,and there’s hope forSpideyfans with this newest adventure. To start, Beenox and Activision looked back at all of the pastSpider-Mangames to find out what fans loved and hated about these wall crawler titles. They’ve taken that fan feedback, creating this newSpideygame which will span four differentSpider-Manuniverses. Web sling over the break to see what’s involved in web head’s latest adventures....

Sure,Red Faction: Guerrilla‘s “Walkers” (see: mechs) aren’t as cool as one of the raddest weapons ever,the Ostrich Hammer, but their ability to obliterate outweighs their lack of style, if I did my math correctly. For your viewing pleasure, we have got another video — which examines the three different types of Walkers found inGuerrilla— located after the jump. There’s a big slow one, a small fast one, and even one that shoots missiles....

What is it these days with games coming in three versions?Killzone 3is the latest major title to offer a standard version and two special alternatives with a listing on the official site that reveals not only a Limited Edition, but a Collector’s Edition as well. The listings appear to have been thrown up earlier than intended and swiftly removed, so details are scarce. Looking at a shot of the page, however, it seems that a “Blood & Thunder” Map Pack, as well as a set of Helghast goggles, will be available....

No one loves a goodMetal Gearannouncement more than Konami. Well, maybe you guys, right? Not content with the three (Orr was it more? Track… I lost it!) Metal Gear announcements at E3, Konami will be commemoratingMetal Gear Solid 4’s one-year anniversary withMetal Gearannouncements. All week long. Yeah, baby. “Each day this week,” the press release reads, “Metal Gearfans can expect to receive game updates and other highly anticipated announcements about the best-selling series....

Wow, I can’t believe that it’s already Friday!? That means you guys get to run the show. I wonder what you will choose today? Will you request the horses fromAssassin’s Creedor do you prefer the stallions inRed Dead Redemption? Either way, you’re sick buddy, you’re sick… 😀 [Join us for Mash Tactics every weekday at 4PM PST onJustin.Tv/Destructoidto watch live streams of new game releases and crazy antics with industry guests....

ThreeStar Wars-licensed SNES titles are headed to the Wii. Downloadable versions ofSuper Star Wars,Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, andSuper Star Wars: Return to the Jediare all slated to hit the Wiiware in the “coming” weeks. According to official release, each title will be priced at 800 Wii Points The first title in this videogame trilogy,Super Star Wars,is available today. If that isn’t enoughStar Warsfor you, give the “Check Mii Out” and “Everybody Votes” channels throughout the week....

In light of the debut of co-op Online Team Play inMadden NFL 11, the Madden Bowl tourney has a different format this time around: four three-player teams will compete for the crown. Three of the teams consist of NFL teammates, while the fourth is an “All-Madden” team made up of past Madden Bowl stars: If the thought of watching football players playMaddendoesn’t excite you, know this: Cee-Lo Green and Big Boi will perform at the event, and Biz Markie is the show’s guest DJ....

Wizards of the Coast and SOE are getting together to make a 3D turn-based strategy game based on theMagic: The Gatheringproperty calledMagic: The Gathering Tactics. In an official release sent out this morning, Wizards of the Coast announced the partnership, but went general with the details. According to the release, the turn-based game features forces and spells from the popular paper game. It will also have 24-hour PVP combat, which is where we guess SOE steps into the picture....