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Of all the games on my radar, Ace Combat Assault Horizon hit me in the face like an angry blue marlin (It makes sense if you don’t think about it). I’ve never been a huge fan of the series. Was always more of a Air Force Delta kind of guy. Though a few months ago a trailer for the game changed all that. Sporting a brand new combat system with dynamic camera angles and arcade like gameplay, I was certainly intrigued.

After gleefully downloading Radiant Silvergun…wait, you didn’t know it was out? Go on, do it. I’ll be here waiting for you to do your gaming duty. You done? Alright let’s continue. Anyway, I perused the rest of the new releases and what do you know, there was a demo for Assault Horizon. Would it be everything the trailers made it out to be? I was about to find out…

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About a month ago we looked at the wonderful and explodey beauty that is Vanquish(for those who don’t love us, you can read our demo impression article here). We did very much heart the demo and it only left us wanting more. The boys over at Platinum Games have heard our internal cries for more killin’ as they’ve released a new demo for Vanquish titled “Challenge Mode”.

It’s much different from the first demo. Think of Gears of War’s “Horde mode” where wave after wave of enemies come at you. I won’t lie, this new mode is tough. It took me several attempts before I even beat it. Don’t expect it to hold your hand. If you haven’t played the first demo, I strongly suggest you play it before you proceed to “Challenge Mode” as it will give you a better grip on the basic controls and play mechanics. There are also a greater variety of weapons and enemies in this. I especially enjoyed the new rocket launcher and disk blade weapons (which can cut off enemy’s body parts!), and those new big enemies with the spiked hammers are not to be trifled with.

Now I know you’re saying to yourself, “How do I download this fine awesome new demo?”. A very good question. Read the rest of this epic article! »

Clover Studios is like a hot chick that got her heart broke by that jerk of a boyfriend Capcom a few years back. She got over it, changed her name to Platinum Games, and is dating a nice fella named Sega. It’s nothing longer term, but they’ve had a few beautiful kids together. First was MadWorld, then Infinite Space, and then Bayonetta. Now Platinum Games is pregnant with their newest bundle of joy named Vanquish. I know, I’m sorry about the dating/pregnancy analogy. Give me a break here. I’ve just had a kid so it’s the first thing that came to mind.

What’s the best way to describe Vanquish? Take the core gameplay Gears of War, the speed of Outrun, jets of Virtual On, add one part slow-mo, mix in a liberal dash of color, a dollop of style, lighting quick action, guns galore, a pinch of God Hand melee, and one of the coolest mechanized suits this side of Evengelion, and you’d kind of have an idea.

You’d like a more detailed description? Well fine! Read on for more ramblings on the game. Read the rest of this epic article! »