Banzaii - The blog of online games and video games of Jorge Mediavilla

... Mostly because they are mental straws mine, nothing else ... hehe. Well, since you've gone through manipulative tabloid headline tell you: I will not do the typical review-roll. As long as there are other sites that they will do better than me, as Vandal , but I would like to discuss two issues that I think are of vital importance about Modern Warfare 2, the new major release in the history of entertainment: the way campaign bellows loses again much multiplayer versus and the issue of violence in the game.

How handsome I am with my new glasses!

Do not know about you, but I after receiving a game of this caliber, the first thing I do is get to play alone and enjoy the campaign mode. All right (action, spectacular, good script, sound setting ...) unless you just as soon as a Hollywood popcorn movie and at the end one wonders if he has not become the player mode just that, a movie playable flashy . One is left with the feeling that Infinity Ward has focused, once again, in multiplayer, improving campaign mode, but I tend clear that the important thing is the other.

It is increasingly clear that the importance of the game is going to play online, in a way which Microsoft will be disconnected if it detects that you're hacking the console, and Sony is preparing to charge soon. When you lose money on every console sold and not sold enough games to monetize large investments, it seems that online and multiplayer mode is the new holy grail. But is it fair to pay around 60 euros for a campaign that lasts a few hours and play the rest, the multiplayer mode, you have to proceed to checkout? Did not pay enough?

The single player experience is enlarged slightly with special operations calls, mini-missions that are quite entertaining, but many of them are only available for multiple players.

The truth is that the multiplayer is the most fun, full of great scenes, constant improvements through your achievements, in-game aids casualties thanks to you produce ... until you get to 25 and you can activate the nuclear bomb that erases map all and makes you win. Someday I'll get the pump! I swear!

Then there is the airport scene in which we are part of the evil and provoke a slaughter in an airport. In my opinion this scene may be necessary for the normal course of history, but what is not needed is to play. As a player and bring us anything or nothing in the scene, because although not perform a single shot, the rest of the group will do the slaughter on its own and we will just go with them. No choice, no moral dilemma.

In my humble opinion, they could have shown briefly killing with some kinematics and let us start the mission after the incident. Developer The justification was that they wanted to identify ourselves with the evil Makarov group, but as I have explained, this effect is not achieved. I guess the scene is there really to argue, as a cry of Infinity Ward creative freedom, but I thought it was a great idea, because the game did not need the controversy to be a bestseller and children that surely will not miss this game should not "enjoy" these scenes.

I say goodbye and wishing to be launched, but a new edition of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, the third part. The two were fucking great.

My impressions. The first negative for that we are in crisis:

• Make payment when within 10 meters of the console, on the PC, I have free. Tb what I have on the blackberry "free".
• You need a USB keyboard to get the most out. Insert the command text is a pain.
• That Twitter takes a while to load. You can not see the people you mentioned (who wrote @ jorgemediavilla) in one click. That does not facilitate discussions.
• Can control multiple accounts at once?
• There is no connection between games and new social services, which yes is doing Sony with Twitter (Uncharted 2) and Facebook (that's precisely your approach). Applications insulated.

And now the positive, that if any Hayles:

• The design of Facebook and Twitter is very clear, simple and aesthetic. Accessibility is very good. Navigation is very successful.
• Interconnection between Facebook and the Xbox has enabled me to know the gamertag of many people who was on Facebook, but I knew your Xbox gamertag. I've added them all!
• That gives MSFT a few days free to try Facebook and Twitter.

Then there is the issue of missing last.fm in Spain. This has left a sense of disappointment in the fall update, as the functionality to the Zune, we are still waiting in Spain ...

How is the yard lately! Well scrambled.

First, the pebbles:

Seen in an email from Activision for release in which data is updated sales of Modern Warfare 2 in Spain in the first week:

We update the number of units sold of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 in Spain in its first week: 123,000 copies. Thus, Modern Warfare 2 becomes the title with the best sales recorded so far in his first days on the market, beating recognized and successful sports games open world game.

Simultaneous translation: Do you really need to tell you which games you mean?

Second sweety, this time from Sony to Microsoft:

When he finally gets the new update (announced with fanfare) from Facebook and Twitter to Xbox 360 is that Facebook is not exclusive to Xbox 360 and the PS3 3.10 firmware following also have Facebook integration ... What it had shut ! Full details Europeras the Playstation blog (in English rigorous).

And now the stones:

Activision again:

In some media yesterday echoed an incorrect story, commenting that Modern Warfare 2 had been banned in the Russian market. The title is available for sale in Russia since last November 10 in the PC version.

Simultaneous translation: Gentlemen, kindly to contrast a little info ...

And second, Konami:

In the news appeared over the weekend and this morning in various media, Konami Digital Entertainment Spain wants to deny the reports that suggest that the release of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Wii, PlayStation2 and PSP will occur next December 8th in Spain / Europe.

The estimated release date of this title remains scheduled for February.

Please rectify the information promptly to the benefit of consumers, readers, media and sales channels.

In an effort to avoid such situations in the future, want to remind that any information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment releases Spain that is not from our Press Department must be tested prior to publication. Konami Digital Entertainment is a global company whose release dates do not always coincide for all territories in which we operate.

Simultaneous translation: That contrast, bucking! And by the way do not bridge the favor of the poor local PR that we got that far!

Activision rules!! Editing prestigious singing. And with this version I assure you see the game through different eyes ...

Here I am, making eyes at Call of Duty

The game takes pace to beat all records . We'll see how many get into the Guinness Book of Records.

This week has been an unprecedented event in the history of video games. Nearly a million Xbox owners have been "banned", ie added to the blacklist of consoles can not access Xbox Live because Microsoft has found that in them you have made changes to run pirated games or indie games among other reasons.

What does that mean? Basically you can still install what you please in it, but do not count on connecting to the Internet to play online or enjoy online services like avatars, the bazaar or social networks. Come on, Microsoft turns your console into a brick for a player. No more social factor of the console ...

The ban has massive biblical proportions. Was estimated that Microsoft has sold 33 million consoles worldwide, 10 million of them in Europe and have been banned now around a million, which means that once were banned to 3 % of users (could be up to 5%), and those that had been thrown and Xbox for playing multiplayer before the game they were playing a pirated copy, went on sale.

Now what will they do those who have suffered the wrath of Microsoft? I know that they will claim the price of Xbox Live who had paid and no longer will enjoy. Although some will buy a second console, which remain without hack for large multiplayer games, I know that many will do "pineapple" to switch to PlayStation.

One of the things that has hurt them is that Microsoft has banned exit just before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a highly anticipated game. The moment pretty bad idea oozes from Microsoft (and probably of Activision, which is sure garlic ...), who has thrown just at the peak of the year. Many will not easily forgive him. And then there is the feeling that you bought a console and not yours ... Microsoft's operating distance and watch what you do ... Puff, this sounds a bit like Big Brother.

Anyway, this is what you get. I of course I have not pirated, but we all know friends who have been banned in an unprecedented decision. By the way, the version of Microsoft is to modify the console is illegal and violates terms of use of the service and ends with the warranty. Also intended to prevent the sale of illegal gaming. What you have not explained is the method though many have taken to mean that all those who had a specific firmware, which was what was used to "hack" the console ... If this is the method, the thing would smell even worse, since not everyone who pirates would have that firmware ... Without commenting to modify your console is not a crime, it would hack, but not modify the console for other uses.

What will happen now? Master or sovereign? Stupid move? Augur that console sales rise because some people will buy a new legally play certain video games, but I think it has been a somewhat radical measure and desperate. In addition to sales data, what is certain is that decisions like this, instead of getting to the community in the pocket, which is a key to the future of video games thanks (community-created games or levels created by users), the fact is that the community is going to go away. In the short run Microsoft may gain some sales, but in the medium to long term I think you are digging your own grave.

Ah! And careful with the Xbox you to buy second hand. As you sell a mazacote that worthless ...

Iwata dixit:

If we can make it clear to consumers why they should pay a lot more money on the software and hardware from Nintendo and differentiate our products of iPhone software, a dark future awaits us.

Must see, this looks like a roller coaster. Today is one up, tomorrow down ... You can not trust each ...

Sure Nintendo is saved some trump

Seen in Fandigital.es

Because not everything in life is Forza Motorsport 3 (Notice to mariners: For kings want a good wheel Logitech), I'm also playing Episodes from Liberty City, a disc collects two chapters downloadable Xbox 360 exclusive in physical form. The disc is worth 40 euros and gives many hours of play, the truth is that it is so worth if you like the GTA universe, because it requires the GTA IV itself no downloads or anything.

At the time I did not play much in The Lost and Damned if they sent me a code to download it. I do not remember much of why I do not play, I guess it was muddy with other games, but I remember that the guys from Take Two / Rockstar Games invited me to their office to try this chapter and wrote a small review on my another blog .

I will not repeat. What I liked is that there are checkpoints in the missions, which allows not repeat over and over again from the beginning the mission and the new weapons to the Terminator, but there have been many things that I liked: The graphics guarreados on purpose to give more atmosphere, the script that once looked promising and then not so much ...

The theme of the bikes I love, and being a biker in the gang of Lost promised, but in the end I bored a little chopper drive. Another of the strengths of this chapter was the band, the feeling of brotherhood, but eventually in the missions there is not really with them and go about your business, to shoot down the enemies without caring much your classmates. Yes, when needed, are given a twist and fight ... Escaqueos, the righteous.

The feeling that Lost and Damned was a little disappointing has increased when I started playing The Ballad of Gay Tony, a new chapter much worked, beginning as God intended, with a powerful mission: Draw a military helicopter and Abbe a yacht and several boats. Then you see that the missions will be more brutal and developments, many more than in the previous chapter. This second volume has more personality, more attractive, thanks to a more Latin character and a world, the night, more exciting.

The ability to enjoy new guns or the chute, new cars, motorcycles and boats, to manage its new nightclubs and multiplayer are reason enough to download or buy the album with this second chapter downloadable. As always, the main missions are added lots of side missions that ensure many, many hours of play.

If it's for hours of play, is a must-buy, if you're not tired of the GTA games.

Incidentally, Miyamoto wants to make Wii Sports Resort Island a new character as famous as Mario or Zelda, but give prominence to an environment is the work of Rockstar Liberty City. To be clear. Providing personality scenario has already done Dan House, a less media Miyamoto for his taste for the politically incorrect and adult, but a genius.

I receive a package unexpectedly surprised and very, very large. I quickly realize that I have been graced with a DJ Hero and thank heaven Activision in general and in particular. It took me long to discover that it is better, fuller and more fun than Guitar Hero. So what's the cause of that is not succeeding as did his predecessor of the guitar?

The answer is very simple, it is an inescapable problem, background, and responded with two questions: Who has not dreamed of being a guitarist of your favorite band? Who has ever dreamed of being a DJ? In any case I dreamed that pricked a song that to me felt like it when I wanted, but not get to the controls.

His catalog of songs, very extensive, with 100 songs, is fine (Daft Punk, 50 cent, Black Eyed Peas, Fedde Le Grand or Eminem), but they can not compete with the catalog of Guitar Hero, much more mass audience .

This kind of fast when you play games. It has great graphics, the display does not give good marketing is not easy to do it if it is not putting it in the hands of the players. Once in the hands you see you only have 3 colored buttons instead of five and the first impression is that it will be easier, but no, turns out to have many more options. The combination of the three buttons plus plus another plate spinning side button that is operated with the left hand but another button to trigger the euphoria give many more combinations to use later in the game.

It is necessary, at least for me it has been-do the tutorial and suffer a little when the thing is complicated. In any case it is a game with many possibilities, which generates very entertaining disco music. One of the best features is also playing the guitar while a highly recommended experience.

I have not enough knowledge to claim to be a realistic game that emulates well what a real DJ does, but I imagine it will not be far from reality. As they do not so difficult some "scratches" as my ... The difficulty with the high price of the game, which is justified by the large peripheral may also have contributed to the failure booted off right.

To summarize, is a groundbreaking video game, different, with many more possibilities than Guitar Hero, which is hampered by some problems that you can not blame the developer or the distributor as I have explained. We have drums, bass, guitars, microphones ... our own DJ kit was a natural evolution, but will not attract as many fans as the excitement of playing Metallica or Nirvana on a guitar.