Walking Amongst Dark Shadows

Games Galore!

I’ve been feeling a tad ill lately, mentally ill mostly as I recently examined my expenses for November, which isn’t even at an end yet. Everyone is in the same boat though, due to Christmas approaching so spending habits are bound to go out of control anyway. I’ve tried hard as hell to save up this year, and for the most part I like to think that I’ve done really well…sorta.

My expenditure this month however has been something short of ridiculous. Most of it has gone on Xbox 360 games, not to mention a few accessories for the console too. I’ll be also looking at purchasing a 42" HDTV for the parents hopefully at the end of the month in addition to this.

Some of this month’s big Xbox 360 games are Pro Evo Soccer 6, Call of Duty 3, WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2007, Rainbow Six: Vegas and the king of them all - Gears of War which is already out in America and the Uk on the 17th November. This is visually, and technologically the most advanced game ever created at present. Nothing looks as stunning as this title thanks to it’s tweaked up Unreal 3 engine. I’ve also got the 360 Wireless Headset on the way, and bought a spare wireless controller just in case I lose my temper again playing Call of Duty 3 on its super hard Veteran Mode.

I’ve also recently purchased the superb Saints Row, which is a brilliant Grand Theft Auto clone, and an oldie but goodie - Condemned, possibly THE scariest game I’ve ever played, and I’m not alone on this.

I’ve got a reason for purchasing these older games, because I’ll be reviewing them. Strangely enough since I started this blog, I’ve had just over 70 emails from various people who used to read the reviews at the now defunct Halfmad.com. They’ve asked as to weather I’ll continue reviewing games for the PC or the 360. Most of these readers have read my old article which discussed why I switched to the Xbox 360 for gaming and have asked for 360 game reviews. I’ve thought about it, and will give it a shot, so this weekend I’ll begin writing up and finalising some reviews for Xbox 360 Games and Accessories. I won’t be doing PC games because I’ve given up on that area - too expensive, and hardly anything new or original nowadays on that format.