Bayonetta Hands On Impressions

Posted by MattG | Microsoft, PC, Real Talk with the HipHopGamer, Sony | Thursday 4 June 2009 4:56 pm

Hideki Kamiya has done it again. Once again, the man known for classics such as Devil May Cry and Okami has made another astonishing game with both great and innovative gameplay.

The demo I got my hands on had two parts. The tutorial and a level where you fight both normal enemies and multiple bigger boss-like enemies. Yes, the game is over the top and if you don’t like ‘out there/goofy’ characters and stories then this game may not be for you. Though if you like great gameplay and a game with a sense of humor then this game is a must buy.

The controls really make this game great. When you press the kick button if you just hit it then you kick, but if you hold it then the guns on her shoes start to fire. Then there is the witch walk which basically allows for you to fight enemies while walking on the wall. The small 10 min demo that I played is so far better than any other hack-slash that I’ve played this generation.

You can pick up certain weapons from enemies and use them for a short time, the combos are very satisfying, and the boss battles are entertaining. The graphics are solid and the art style is fun. Bayonetta could become a beloved character in the gaming industry like Dante became last generation. This game is very good for those who want a high paced action game with great gameplay who need something to hold them over till God of War 3.

Hands On Impression of The PSP Go! and Gran Turismo PSP

Posted by MattG | Real Talk with the HipHopGamer | Thursday 4 June 2009 4:52 am

As many of you guys know, the PSP Go! was officially revealed this E3. The system was made to both shrink the size of the system and make it a digital download platform. The system, which is scheduled to drop this Fall and be priced at $250, is what Sony hopes is the next step in portable gaming.

The first thing you notice when you hold the PSP Go! is how slick the system feels and looks. It’s very compact and would seem to be fragile but feels very sturdy. It contains built in 16GB internal storage and has the ability for owners to add more memory to the console.

The Go! unfortunately doesn’t have a second analog stick or improvements in the power under the hood. The location of the only analog stick should be switched with the directional pad, so instead of having to reach over it is right there. The basic control layout and style of the system are very familiar to those that PSP owners are used to.

My time with the system let me see the good and the bad. The good is that the system is smaller, slick, and has 16GB built in memory. The bad is that this system isn’t really necessary if you already own a PSP. The system isn’t any more ‘powerful’ than the original PSP and unless you hate UMD’s the system isn’t worth the insane $250 price. Only but it if you are on the go a lot or you’ve never owned a PSP

Gran Turismo looks incredible on the PSP. The graphics in GT:PSP are some of the best in the consoles history, and really do feel like true Gran Turismo game. The game is fun and is a must buy for fans of sim racing games. This game is the type of game that could be fun for hours at time while on the go. With over 800 cars available in the retail product and the game running at 60 frames per second it is obvious that GT is pushing the PSP technically. The game plays great from what I got to expierence and I suggest you keep your eyes out for it.