It’s 11.30pm as I write this and I am very tired, so I am phoning it in this week. Unfortunately, Destructoid was down for maintenance this weekend so I buggered off and went gallivanting around the countryside and now I’ve left it late to post this. I was alsomoonlighting for other Web sitesa bit, but don’t tell Niero!
So, games happened this week, and you can hit the jump to find out what we’ve been playing. Do it now, please, and feel free to tell us what you’ve been playing too.
Concelmo:Cover your eyes for this one, Anthony. I am playing, AND LOVING (!), the newPunch-Out!!for Wii. To me, it combines all the best parts ofMike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!andSuper Punch-Out!!in one pretty, addictive package. And since the first two games are two of my favorite videogames of all time, this is most definitely a good thing!
Also playing through the downloadable Epilogue ofPrince of Persiafor the Xbox 360, some moreSpace Invaders Extreme, and starting (finally!) onMadWorld.
Bennett:Like Chad, I am also playingPunch-Out!!and loving every second of it. It’s loaded with personality, but best of all, it really does remind me of the frustration of playing the original games when I was a kid, and that’s a great thing. I’m almost up to Soda Popinski, in fact … let’s see if I can beat him down this time!
I’m dedicating a large portion of the weekend to finishingPersona 4and beginningDevil Summoner 2. I expect to finish the former today, and feel both happy that I will finish and sad to finally see it end. Last but not least, I played a great deal ofDiner Dashfor the DS on my airplane rides this week, and I have to admit I’m a little embarrassed about it, but I’m truly addicted to that game.
Holmes:I also gotPunch-Out!!, and I’m also loving it, which comes as a bit of a shock. Generally speaking, I prefer 2D sprites to 3D polygon models, but this is one case where a next-gen face lift is actually warranted. The game looks incredible, and the camera work goes a long way to make each match more exciting and dynamic.
The major thing that had me worried about the game pre-release was it’s difficulty. That has definitely not turned out to be an issue. As an old Punch-Out-pro, I can say that this is the hardestPunch-Out!!game I’ve ever played. Watch out Colette, the new Soda Popinski is way tougher than the one we remember. He’s kicked my ass many a time.
Also playingRag Doll Kung Fu. I’m shocked by how responsive the jump button is, and how many cool moves you can do in the game, given that is comes from the creators ofLittleBigPlanet.
Finally, I’ve been playingArt Style:PiCTOBiTSfor review. It’s plays like a perfect cross betweenTetrisandPlanet Puzzle League, which makes it my new favorite puzzle game EVER.
Ross:I’m addicted toDemigod, and have gotten about 7 or 8 other Dtoiders to pick it up to play with me. It’s a ton of fun (when it works), unfortunately it still has a few bugs. Also been enjoying the Spy/Sniper update onTeam Fortress 2, and have been sneaking in someValkyria Chronicleswhenever I can get a chance.
Sterling:It’s been all aboutSacred 2this week. The game is so awful, yet awesome at the same time. Plus, the controls are surprisingly good on the 360 and there’s nothing else like it on current-gen systems right now. I also picked up a cheap copy of Alien Trilogy for the PSX to satiate my recent Aliens kick. Nostalgia had convinced me the game was awesome. Nostalgia was so very wrong.
Aziz:Played someCall of Duty 4andSection 8this past week. If my Internet wasn’t so much shit, I’d be playing a ton more games. I still haven’t played an actually game ofLeft 4 Deadwith anyone online (not including the press events I’ve been too).
North:I’m wrapping upCrimson Gem Sagafor a Destructoid review this week. This PSP RPG was a pleasant surprise! I’m also getting my ass kicked inDevil Survivor, the upcoming DS SRPG from Atlus. I just startedBoom Blox Bash Party,too. My Wii is getting plenty of use lately.
Chester:I’m playing the “moving stuff from my old home to my new home” game. Before that, I was playing the excellentinFAMOUSandRock Band Unplugged. When I am unpacked, I will play the “get ready for E3 game.” Good times!
Zimmerman:Is that “moving stuff” game fun? I think I’m probably going to be playing that in the next couple of months myself.
I playedBionic Commandowhich, if the review is any indication, I found to be rather dull and disappointing. Now I’m playingTerminator: Salvationfor review andWanted: Weapons of Fatewhich is surprisingly fun. And a littlePlants vs. Zombies.
Sarkar:I rocked some moreMLB 09 The Showthis week — Samit Sarkar has risen to the #3 spot in the Yankees’ rotation, bumping Joba Chamberlain to the bullpen! — and I also inched closer to earning my Burnout license (only eight wins away now) inBurnout Paradise. I’m really excited about picking up the awesome-looking“Big Surf Island” DLCwhen it launches on June 11th.
Last night, I went to power-glove’s place for his Birthday Boogaloo and played a bunch of stuff —3 on 3 NHL Arcade,Rock Band, Guitar Hero World Tour— and I also watched people playBlazing Birdson XBLA. That game looks fun! “Fatalities” FTW.
