Greetings, fellow gamers. I know, I haven't written any blogs for awhile, but here's one that I'm sure you'll enjoy. (I hope :))

Anyway, my question for you is, who makes better video game series exclusives, Microsoft, or Sony? (Disclaimer: I don't have Nintendo on here, only Microsoft and Sony because I believe they are in greater competition with each other than with Nintendo, a point I will get to later, and also because Nintendo has a lot of exclusives which are so easily recognizable, whereas Microsoft and Sony don't have exclusives that are as recognizable.) I am just curious, because whatever way you look at it, the exclusive series are the real draw for getting a console. Sure, you could say you're getting a console because it has better graphics than the rivals console, but I say the biggest reason you get one is for the exclusives. Here's a couple fictional examples: Bob the die-hard Microsoft and first-person shooter fan doesn't like Sony and doesn't want to get a PS3, but then he sees an ad for Killzone 3 and then decides he has to get a PS3 for Killzone because he really wants it. On the other hand, Joe the die-hard Sony and cover shooter fan doesn't like Microsoft and doesn't want to get a Xbox 360, but then he sees an ad for Gears of War 3 and decides he has to get a 360 for Gears 3 because he really wants it.

The two examples I gave were mainly because Microsoft and Sony have some pretty similar genres in their series, such as Halo and Killzone, Gears of War and Uncharted, and Fable and inFamous.

Well, here are the two lists, so you can easily compare:

Microsoft:

Fable

Forza Motorsport

Gears of War

Halo

Sony:

God of War

inFamous

Jak and Daxter

Killzone

LittleBigPlanet

Ratchet and Clank

Sly Cooper

Uncharted

Another disclaimer: These lists are only strict exclusives. Metal Gear Solid has appeared for the most part on Sony, but it has appeared on Nintendo, and Twisted Metal was on Microsoft once, so I don't count those two as exclusives.

Anyway, I'll end this blog now, but soon I'll do part 2 of this subject.

Lego Anakin

Batman: Arkham Asylum, the best Batman game ever. Have you played it yet? If you haven't, you should. Especially if you are a big Batman fan like I am. It is the greatest third-person game I've played, the best Batman game I've played, the best Beat 'Em Up game I've played, the best stealth game I've played, and finally, one of the best in my life.

I'm borrowing it from a couple of friends, and I started playing it on Sunday for about 4 straight hours. I am so addicted to it, whether looking for riddles, or beating up thugs, it's hard to not play for at least three hours in a sitting. Now, I'm guessing that most people have played it already, but there's still a chance that you have missed out on this phenomenal experience. Now, run out and buy this game! Once I beat it completely, I'm going to buy it as soon as I can.

Lego Anakin

Hey guys,

Tonight I went to my local Gamestop to get all three Sly Cooper games for PS2, and because I just became a Power Up Rewards Pro member, I had a coupon to buy two pre-owned games, get one pre-owned game free. Plus, because of my card, I got $1.50 off, so I was very glad. I already started the first Sly, and it's great fun, just like when I used to own it.

Talk to ya later!

Lego Anakin

Hello fellow gamers,

My topic is on what my most anticipated game of next year is. Now, I have hardly ever blogged, so don't expect me to do very well on this. I am just trying to convey my thoughts, so follow along.

Anyway, my blog is about the genre called "alternate history", or alternate reality some might call it. I will be covering two different games in the genre, not just one particular game.

7 years ago EA Games and Io Interactive came out with a game called "Freedom Fighters". It was a squad based third-person shooter, where the story was about the United States being invaded by the Soviet Union in 2003. Now, the developers obviously twisted history to make it, hence it being in the "alternate history" genre, but it was a lot of fun, and they managed to make it interesting and realistic with real Russian language, weapons, flags, music, etc. The game puts you in the role of Christopher Stone, a average plumber turned hero. The whole premise is very exciting, with Chris and others leading the resistance against the Soviets, planning such things as taking back high schools, fire stations and also blowing up helicopter pads, for instance. The gameplay was varied, because one mission you'll be charging in the streets with your squad, and your guns blazing, while in different missions you'll be under cover of darkness, sneaking around, and using C4 and rocket launchers to destroy buildings and such and other important locations. All of it helped keep it fresh and exciting. Sadly, that was not enough to save it from a disappointing ending, which really confused me, because it barely resolved anything.:(

Now, seeing as there was a big opening for a sequel, and there was talk of them making one, it looked promising, but, alas, it has since been sent to the graveyard of canceled games, doomed to never see the daylight, most likely. But, that is where my most anticipated game of 2011 comes in.

Fellow gamers, introducing a game being developed by THQ and Kaos Studios, please welcome, Homefront! This game was first announced at E3 or Comic-Con, and ever since then it has interested me. It is a first-person shooter with really the same premise: America is invaded by another country, and the citizens form a resistance to take back their liberty and their country, even though they are few in number and lack weapons and supplies. Now, I have watched a lot of trailers and gameplay for Homefront, and even though it's not Freedom Fighters 2, I am looking forward to seeing what it is like. It definitely looks like a big contender on the market, and a game that will get good sales numbers and critical praise.

I hope you like this, and that it interests you in this genre of games!

Lego Anakin

Note: Some of these phrases and ideas are used from the Gamespot Freedom Fighters review, so I did not come up with all this by myself, in case you're wondering. Also, if you have any suggestions or ideas, just let me know!