Judgement is Upon Us

Gears of War has never really held a large place in my heart.  I mean, I have always enjoyed the games, but not the the extent that garnered its immeasurable success and adoring fans.  To me, it had always been an enjoyable action title that could steal a few hours of my day.  I had never been a huge fan of the multiplayer, and I definitely didn't care for the characters.  They seemed to be throw away action heroes that had little impact on the world of gaming.  Gears may be a staple in the industry, but Marcus really shouldn't be. 

Haloes Aren't Always Divine

I have never been a huge Halo fan.  I liked the first game, it was a fun and interesting title for the first Xbox (didn't really shine until it's PC release later on).  Many gamers considered it a crowning accomplishment for the platform and some would dare say it revolutionized the FPS genre for console gaming.  I cannot say the same for its sequels.  I basically hated Halo 2, it wasn't as fun despite the addition of duel wielding.  I couldn't deny the online multiplayer, but I did not enjoy playing it and the story was not something I had been craving.  Halo 3 had even less of an impact on my appreciation for the franchise.  The multiplayer felt stale, and the story meant nothing to me already so I wasn't surprised by the flop ending.  Halo had always cast a dim shadow for me as a gamer.  Even after the 73 spin-off titles released ranging from RTS to squad-based shooters, I never felt myself interested in what the universe had to offer.

Microsoft E3 Press Conference Recap

Okay, they're... they're showing Halo 4. The demos keep showing sequels...Uh, I think they're...they're talking about a browser or something. I-I don't know, I wasn't listening... Nothing's happening. Nothing's happening. Usher's dancing. Nothing's happening. It's over. A lot of people in the audience look pissed.