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F.E.A.R. Single-Player Hands-On

Could a game with a scary little girl be the next big shooter for the PlayStation 3? Sierra certainly hopes so with F.E.A.R., its hit action game that has previously made the rounds on the Xbox 360 and the PC. This paranormal-themed first-person shooter features intense combat along with horror elements inspired by recent movies, most notably The Ring. Gamespot got their hands on a work-in-progress of the PS3 version to see what's up.

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StateofMind6714d ago (Edited 6714d ago )

I hope this game is good because Insomniac pissed me off with their online patch to Resistance: Fall of Man. That game was amazing online until they noob'd it down because people were complaining about being killed too quickly. Now it's just a really bad next-gen version of Halo. Unfortunately, it will probably just be another sloppy port.

The FPS games I'm really waiting for are Unreal Tournament 3 and Killzone 2.

timmyp536713d ago

it makes sense why insomniac tuned down Resisistance online for the PS3 it was freaking insane ..even one of the largest rooms (Nottingham) was a massacre. Yea the Chimeran were very strong and took massive damage in rage mode.. i heard. Ya know what type of room i enjoy ?..Rocket Lanchers and snipers....the fun. So you really don't like playing noobz huh?

StateofMind6713d ago

Those are the games that I can't stand, and they seem to spread over the entire game now because that's what works. Instead of taking out 2-3 guys with accurate headshots from the rifle, you find the Laark (rocket launcher) or the Rossmore (shotgun) and just hope the other guy has a weaker gun.

You are right though, it does make sense. People weren't playing it online because they got raped when they logged on for the first time. Unfortunately, the game offers very little sense of accomplishment now that it's been toned down to a "who has the best gun", "let me shoot you with an entire clip in the face before you die", FPS.

My favorite games now are human vs. human, 170% damage, no Laark, no Rossmore. Although I don't play much anymore because games like that aren't exactly easy to find.

Drew6713d ago

Ha! I knew there was someone else who hated the patch. I can't stand to play it, anymore. =( It's back to Gears and RS:V now, but gah. I miss you, Resistance.

spacetoilet6713d ago

I don't want it. Not unless they clean up the video image. There is NO reason why it should be blury or 'fuzz' as Gamespot said. That seems like a straight port job. Just get 360 version or Pc version.

Funky Town_TX6713d ago

"On a visual front, the PlayStation 3 version looked somewhat fuzzy compared to the crisp Xbox 360 version, even on an HDMI connection, but the graphics were otherwise identical in terms of content and textures. Meanwhile, the frame rate remained smooth and steady through our play session."

Now what if VF5 looks and runs better on the 360 what will be the reason. I bet no one will call it a sloppy port. These guys that programmed this game suck.

THAMMER16713d ago

I is not fuzzy, it is called 4D. LOL

NextGen24Gamer6713d ago

It was a fun ride...not as scary as Condemed...but I love it. And it looked and played beautiful in 1080p. Now, I'm trying to finish Call of Duty 3. I know I'm close to beating it. Another beautiful game on the 360 in 1080p. Hopefully this port is as good as the 360 version. From the history of 3rd party games on the ps3 and 360... I would assume it won't be. But, its a fun game none the less.

DJ6713d ago (Edited 6713d ago )

too bad the original dev team isn't making this version, i.e. Bethesda style. Could've had improved graphics and content.

Drew6713d ago

I hate to shoot you down DJ, but you seem to be the type of person just asking for it... Oblivion PS3 has no added content or graphical fidelity over the '360 version, and I think you know that. So my question to you is; why such a pointless comment?

ImTheNumber126713d ago

While i feel bad for commenting about Oblivion in an article about fear, the truth is that DJ is right, Oblivion is being improved for the PS3. I have a video of Bethesda saying just so on a demo disc. Someone messed around with code and improved the draw distance I guess...

Bethesda also said that they would be giving 360 a patch around the time of the Shivering Isles release, so that it would get the same treatment as the PS3 version. I just think it's funny that Bethesda had to put oblivion on the BR disc twice so that it would load at the same speed of the 360.

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Split/Second Is The Explosive Racing Game That Deserved a Sequel

The Outerhaven writes: Split/Second was the explosive arcade racing game that outshone Ridge Racer and Burnout. That is, until Disney shut it all down before a sequel could happen.

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OmegaSoldati14h ago

As a kid i had some heart attacks playing this game. The soundtrack right on point with those close calls. I love this game.

shadowhaxor13h ago

Agreed. I still love it and play it often. Still sucks that Disney was like, nah... this game didn't do well, when it did well against other racers and reviewed well.

MaximusPrime_13h ago

Split/Second was one of the game I enjoyed playing. In fact it's still the most popular video on my YouTube channel. It's a gameplay of Split/Second posted 15 years ago. This past month 25 people viewed it. Split/Second is a favourite amongst racing gamers worldwide.

AuraAbjure10h ago

This game was super awesome and hella fun playing split-screen with the homie. Trashing your friend’s car during split-screen competition using one of those QuickTime events was so funny haha

wesnytsfs6h ago

That and Blur both deserve a sequel, they came out within days of eachother.

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Project: Horned Owl Review

From the mid-1980s to the early part of the 2000s, light gun rail shooters were a staple in both arcade and home system gaming. Arguably, the genre started to really hit its stride in the mid-1990s. While games like Time Crisis, Virtual Cop, and House of the Dead, among others, dominated both the home system and arcade space, some one relegated to only home game systems. Today, we’ll be talking about a little-known cult game published by Sony called Project: Horned Owl. This game was developed by Alfa Systems, and all in all, this is a fun game.

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Interview: Plants vs. Zombies Composer Talks Charm, Humor, and Musical Mayhem

Game Rant interviews Plants vs. Zombies composer Peter McConnell about honoring the series’ quirky roots, adapting its themes, and now going vinyl.

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VenomUK12d ago

The score for the first Plants Vs Zombies is such great, iconic music that it has a timeless quality. Not quite the level of Minecraft, but wonderful in its own right.