Darksiders Review: It’s The End Of The World

“A War Dem Want, A War Dem A Go Get” – Bounty Killer.

When it comes to THQ’s “Darksiders,” more fitting words have never been spoken. When I first heard about this game that would bring about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, I couldn’t help but jump with joy that video games had finally begun to really embrace the biblical themes of heaven and hell. Ever since the beginning of video games there was always a “good guy, bad guy” dynamic but never really touching on “mature” themes like gasp… H –E- double hockey sticks and the Apocalypse.

The story starts off with you in control of a hulking beast of a being walking down what looks like a ravaged Times Square. All types of things are blowing up around you and you are marching forward following a truly impressive golem thingy. Before long you are attacked by flying “angels” that you proceed to rip apart with wanton aggression. Soon you find out that you are War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, meant to ride out and ensure that what was once living was no longer living.

Now that’s my kind of game. [Continue Reading]

E3 ‘09: Darksiders Impressions

Darksiders has officially garnered critical acclaim here at E3.  It was marked as one of the best games at E3 but I’m hoping that judgment was not based on the booth babes that stalked this region daily; they came out in full force.

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Red Faction: Guerrilla Developer Interview: Smashy Smashy

Later this week THQ and Volition Inc. will be dropping their latest game … and no, it’s not the next “Saints Row” game, but it its the newest addition to the “Red Faction” franchise. Last week, Unit had a chance to talk with Volition’s Senior Associate Producer Jeff Carroll to find out what sets this game apart from other open world games, why it’s a departure from the series’ FPS predecessor, as well as the game’s amazing physics and stress systems. Basically, if you like to break stuff, this game’s for you. [Continue Reading]

UFC 2009 Undisputed Review: Settling Things In The Ring

THQ’s latest release, “UFC 2009 Undisputed” is based on “the fastest growing sport” known as Ultimate Fighting Championship. In short, two guys enter an octagon ring and use a series of kicks, punches, and grapples to knock out or tap out their opponent. It’s mixed martial arts based, and, as a video game, it has a brief history of poor games (so bad the UFC President had to mention it!). The newest release is “2009 Undisputed,” and it’s living proof that all you need to get exposure is not a great game, but a great license. [Continue Reading]

Help Wanted: Rainbow Studios (THQ)

It’s no surprise to anyone that the job market is pretty terrible as of now. But it isn’t all doom and gloom as you might hear all the time, especially in the games industry. And so, we here at TGH will be posting up new job positions from game studios located around the world. So, if you’re not sure of the industry’s landscape, check back here every week, and hopefully you’ll spot some game company who you’d like to get your feet wet with! Without further delay, we present the hiring game company of the week – Rainbow Studios: [Continue Reading]

Legends of Wrestlemania Review: Back In The Ring

“Oooooooooh What a RUSH!!!!” was what I was greeted with when I first booted up “Legends of Wrestlemania.” I thought it was quite fitting that those were the first words I heard, being the beginning lines of the entrance music for the one and only Legion of Doom Tag Team.

“Legends of Wrestlemania” has been a long time coming for me. Not to be confused with the “Legends of Wrestling” (I & II) games put out by Acclaim last generation, this title has the licensing of the WWF …er WWE. With this, THQ left no stone uncovered by utilizing the real, classic footage of these wrestlers and their historic matches to tell the story. [Continue Reading]

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand Review: G-Unit Tours The Middle East

Go Go Go Go Shawty…

Yeah it’s Fiddy. Here we have a game that by any shape or form sounds like it should be bad. A lot of people are expecting it to be bad based on 50’s first game, “Bulletproof.” But hey, for some reason that game sold millions, so, like any blockbuster, you know it would get a “sequel.” After getting a chance to sit down with the man himself in our exclusive preview, and getting some hands on time with the game TrueGameHeadz came away feeling good about the project.

The full retail version does not disappoint. I must say that Swordfish Studios did their homework for “Blood on the Sand.” Developers of the little known sleeper title “Cold Winter” from back in the day, they nailed the big budget “blockbuster” feel of this game. Borrowing generously from the ideals seen in last year’s Sega release, “The Club,” and “Gears of War,” they developed a control scheme for “Get Rich” …er “Blood in the Sand” that feels polished and familiar. You will not find any problems with the control setup as you’ll feel in control when using the game’s many weapons, and the cover system works admirably. The Counter Kill system can be considered comparable to the chain saw kill in “Gears” where you run up to the enemy and hit the attack button, which launches a quick time event that shows you how bad war can be. [Continue Reading]

Deadly Creatures Review: Down And Dirty

If, as a child, you had an aversion to playing in the dirt, touching slimy things, or taunting little girls with slimy things you found in the dirt, you can stop reading this review right now, “Deadly Creatures” is not for you. However, if you’re a fan of Fear Factor, have never had a problem with Phylum Arthropoda, or if Japanese Bug Fights is your happy place (it soothes me for some reason), then I hope you’ve got a Wii because, boy, have I got a game for you. It’s time to crawl around on the desert floor, and attack some bugs in THQ’s latest Wii title “Deadly Creatures.”

This is not your average Wii game – or your average video game for that matter. In terms of its arachnid inspired subject matter, it’s pretty much in a category all by itself. No other game in recent memory has allowed you to play as a scorpion or a tarantula creeping around on the desert floor, tearing wings off of wasps or going head-to-head with a rattlesnake. It’s a creative take on the 3rd-person action genre, stripping out the guns and swords, and replacing them with pincers and fangs. While it may not be the most original genre to tackle, Rainbow Studio’s take on it has definitely breathed some new life into a stale genre; proving that sometimes it’s a good idea to let studios be creative, instead of forcing them to churn out the same genre over and over. [Continue Reading]

Play Theater: Deadly Creatures Gameplay Footage

Check out an extended play through of “Deadly Creatures”‘ fourth level – The Citadel. In it you play as the scorpion who is actually going back through the first level of the game, that you played as the tarantula. In the almost 20 minutes worth of video you get to check out most of the scorpion’s moves – including some of his finishing moves. Check out the video, and see why “Deadly Creatures” is the creepiest game to come out in a long time.

Why Doesn’t Anyone Make A Game About Zombies?!

Destructoid is making noise about another zombie franchise making its way to PSN and XBLA.

According to their sources, THQ and Nihilistic Software, developers of last year’s “Conan,” will let players help out in the fight to save humanity against the ever growing population of the undead. “Zombie Apocalypse” will make its way onto both PSN and XBLA, and will have players saving survivors from those pesky zombies using chainsaws and other environmental hazards. [Continue Reading]

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