Watchmen The End is Nigh part 2 is the second part of the downloadable Watchmen game which was released earlier this year on the PSN and Xbox Live Arcade. Now I found the first episode to be quite enjoyable but it suffered from repetition and after a while it really lost its charm, unfortunately part 2 isn’t really all that different from its predecessor but there is still some redeemable qualities in this game.

When playing through Watchmen you’ll definitely be impressed by the visual quality of the game. For a downloadable game your getting top notch visuals in pretty much everything, from the grim environments to the character models this is what we’d want in terms of visuals for a downloadable game. The cut scenes in Watchmen are also very well done, simply because there told in a sharp comic book style and this is sure to be a plus for fans of the graphic novel.

The gameplay on the other hand is where the game falls flat. After the first few chapters of the game you’ll grow tired of beating up the same thugs and inputting the same combos over and over again. Playing as Rorschach and Nite Owl is enjoyable and each one has their own different fighting style which can make for some brutal and satisfying gameplay, you’re also able to play the game with another player via splitscreen but its a shame that there is no online play. Also the game only features 3 chapters which is less that the first game and they can be beaten in only 3 hours.

In closing Watchmen The End is Nigh could have been so much more. Its got great visuals but the gameplay is just to repetative it makes it hard to recommend to others. Its just a shame because the Watchmen license has great potential for a game but its unfortunate that the developers didn’t add more to make the gameplay as appealing as the graphics.

Score: 6.5/10

Earlier this week there were rumors and speculation that GRIN was forced to shut down some of their smaller offices, unfortunately those rumors were true. Posted on the company’s website today was this message:

“It is with a heavy heart we announce today that GRIN has been forced to close its doors. This as too many publishers have been delaying their payments, causing an unbearable cash flow situation. After twelve years of hard work, employing hundreds of wonderfully talented men and women, it is over. It has been a great adventure and the GRIN family has experienced what few have.

Looking back at twelve years of games, titles such as Ballistics, Bandits, GRAW 1 & 2, Bionic Commando Rearmed, Wanted: Weapons of Fate, Terminator: Salvation, Bionic Commando and our unreleased masterpiece that we weren’t allowed to finish; it has been a great ride.”

It’s sad to see another game studio succumb to this rough economy, but there is still light at the end of tunnel for the guys at GRIN. It appears some laid off employees have already created their own studio, called OutBreak Studios. According to their official website, “We are dedicated to delivering games that uses new and exciting ways to play online.”  ”Our mission is to develop titles for Xbox 360 (XBLA), PS3 (PlayStation Store), Games for Windows Live, PSP Go and iPhone. We also deliver online components for AAA titles, both existing or upcoming.”

So congratulations to the ex-employees of GRIN and I wish them the best of luck.

Sources:

http://www.outbreakstudios.se/index.php

http://grin.se/

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Electronic Arts revealed that its first downloadable boxer pack for Fight Night Round 4 will be available in late August on XBOX LIVE and the Playstation Network for 800 Microsoft points and $9.99, respectively. The downloadable boxer pack will include Oscar De La Hoya, Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, and alternate versions of George Foreman and James Toney. Named the Game Critic Awards “Best Sports Game of E3 2009”, Fight Night Round 4 has been winning over reviewers and fans since its release on June 23rd.

In addition to the boxer pack, EA SPORTS™ will also be releasing a free downloadable game update at the end of August. The free update will include additional trunks, gloves and shorts, as well as a free button control scheme that will allow gamers to use face buttons on the Xbox 360 and PS3 game controllers to throw punches, hooks, uppercuts and haymakers. A new demo featuring the button controls will also be available on XBOX LIVE and the Playstation Network by early September. The 12 round demo will feature Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali as playable boxers.

“We are extremely excited to be able to add Oscar and the Klitschko brothers as part of our roster,” said executive producer, Dean Richards. “As three of the most globally recognized names in the sport, they are an important addition to the Fight Night Round 4 lineup.

August 12, 2009 – The growing crew of turntable legends
bringing mixes exclusively to DJ HeroT continues to build with the additionof The Scratch Perverts, winners of the inaugural DMC World TeamChampionship in 1999, and hip hop turntablist DJ Yoda, one of today’s hottest DJs tearing it up on the ones and twos.

The Scratch Perverts, a UK-based crew comprised of scratch masters Tony Vegas, DJ Primecuts and Plus One, have spun five mixes including:

Common – “Universal Mind Control (UMC)” vs. Masta Ace – “Jeep A**
Gutter”
* Eric B. & Rakim – “Eric B. Is President” vs. M.I.A. – “Paper Planes”
* Noisia – “Groundhog” (Beat Juggle)

* The Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back” vs. Gang Starr – “Just to Get a
Rep”
* Little Richard – “Tutti Frutti” vs. Shlomo – “Beats”

Expanding upon the revolutionary easy to pick up/challenging to master
gameplay mechanics developed and refined in Guitar HeroR, DJ Hero delivers an all-new interactive music experience that allows players to start the party and not only experience, but to hear music in an all-new way.

With over 100 individual songs, highlighted in 93 unique never-before-released mixes that blend genres of music, including hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, DJ Hero delivers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game by incorporating anthems from legendary artists.

Created exclusively for DJ Hero, the turntable controller immerses fans into the authenticity of DJ culture and a sea of music as they utilize and master various DJ techniques including scratching, blending, cross fading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.

Iron Man 2 is in the real early stages of development but it’s already looking better than part 1. The potential here is really good so stay tuned for the interview and new video footage (SHAKY CAM)