Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood Multiplayer Impressions

In previous Assassin’s Creed titles, gamers played through an engaging story full of stealthy assassinations. With Ubisoft’s upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, one could say that the multiplayer aspect of the game is going to steal the show. This was definitely true during this year’s E3 where Ubisoft spent most of their time touting the unique multiplayer. I’ll admit that I was a bit skeptical about Brotherhood’s multiplayer, but after getting a chance to play the beta, I can tell you that fans of the franchise will not be disappointed with it.

Hands-On: Dead Space Extraction on the PlayStation Move

We clamor and cry how the Wii doesn't have enough hardcore titles, do we not? Dead Space: Extraction was EA's answer to this commonly complained of ailment. Serving as a prequel to the truly unique survival horror experience that was Dead Space, Extraction really took the stage with an exciting hardcore experience for the Wii. Now with Dead Space 2 on the horizon, Visceral Games is bringing the prequel for any PS3 gamers who missed out on Extraction by bundling it inside Limited Edition PS3 copies of Dead Space 2. I've been curious about if there are any differences, upgrades of how it played in general with the PlayStation Move, especially since I missed out on Extraction on the Wii. This week EA brought it to some New York gamers to get a chance to experience it for ourselves.

Impressions: Dead Space 2 Multiplayer Beta

One could say that the Dead Space series is Visceral Games' flagship. The team put a lot of work into the original title (which is one of my favorite games of all time), and they are showing the same if not a stronger dedication to the sequel Dead Space 2. That being said, there are still a few questions regarding the game's recently-announced multiplayer mode. Does it still feel like Dead Space? Is it scary? Above all, does it show the same polish players expect from the series, or does it merely feel tacked-on?

Video Impressions: Sonic Free Riders (Kinect)

Just this week, Sega came down to my beautiful NYC to show off a few of their upcoming games, some we've seen a few times before and some fresh. Among the bunch was Conduit 2, Sonic Colors, Virtua Tennis with the PlayStation Move (and in 3D!), and several others. Luckily for the first time during one of these showcase events I was lucky enough to be able to borrow a Kodak Zi8 video camera to get some footage for you all. Sonic Free Riders was also on display for hands-on (body-on? We're going to need a new term for this) demo as an upcoming Kinect launch title. The Sonic speed is all there, so I hope you enjoy my first video impressions piece for Spawn Kill!

Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 NYC Event: A Survival Horror Experience!?

I'm not a hunter. My motto is if you're going to hunt, you'd best be bringing the entrails home for supper. When I was invited to come down to check out the latest Cabela game, Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011, I was a little wary because I didn't think I could enjoy it proper. Still, I headed down to this giant tour van painted all up for the game with an unbiased mind. When I hopped in, I was greeted by Eric who was part of the promo team, and as I met his acquaintance I learned he was quite the vegetarian pacifist big (digital) game hunter. Something you don't see every day...

I soon learned this was seriously more than just some hillbilly ol' huntin' game.

First Impressions: OnLive, Nice To Make Your Acquaintance

Who would’ve ever thought “cloud” gaming was so close to reality? Yeah, Steam allows us to purchase games on the fly, but imagine something better. Is it too good to be true? It’s hard to say. I never thought I’d see Mass Effect on the iPhone, after all. Since its release, OnLive has gotten a ton of attention—while there has been a group of naysayers clinging to the very idea of Onlive, some people have been very happy with the outcome.

FIFA 11: 10 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

Want to see what the next FIFA will play like, well EA Sports has you covered with this 10 minute gameplay video. Creative Director Gary Paterson played a game of FIFA 11 against Associate Producer Aaron Mchardy to prove once and for all who was the best! The video pits Arsenal against the Spanish powerhouse of Real Madrid. Some things fans might notice is the slight change in the off the ball movement of the player, the improved passing and the small little touches players can make to side step the defender. You might also notice some presentation tweaks and what seems to be a much improved crowd; the commentary could still use some work though. Check out the video for all the action.

PS3 Move: Dance Dance Revolution Preview at Konami Gamers Day in NYC

I've been a DDR player for around 8 or 9 years now. I'm not one of those professional plays-on-two-arcade-machines-at-once kind of gals, but I'm certainly decent. If you've read my E3 hands-and-feet-on preview of the Wii version of the upcoming DDR game - you know my dilemma with how the series has changed over time. It's gone from a tracklist of Eurobeat, hardcore, and Japanese-inspired songs to Britney Spears and Sean Paul songs slowly but surely. That's when I left the scene... And waited ever so patiently for a return of the music that devoted DanceDanceRevolution players have been waiting for on current-gen consoles and arcades. We're tired of tap dancing around on the PS2 if we want good music! Luckily I had a chance to try out the upcoming PS3 version of DDR at a Konami preview event in NYC this week which also utilizes the PlayStation Move hardware.

Dead Space 2 Hands-On Preview

For those familiar with the original Dead Space, the sequel should feel no different. The controls feel a little tighter, the game seems to run smoother, and the visuals are fairly pretty. The HUD remains neatly packed away on Issac's back. The stores at which you buy, sell, and upgrade have returned, and the monsters are still disgustingly ugly and horrifying. So what is new and different with Dead Space 2?

Madden NFL 11 Launch Center: All Gameplay Videos and Screens

Every year EA Sports releases these Madden NFL “sizzle trailers” that give you a sneak peak at each team in the league and how they look in the new Madden. Well we here at Spawnkill know how lazy gamers can be and how excited they can get for the next Madden, so we created a one stop shop for all the videos and screen shots you could ever want. We combined all the previews into two AFC and NFC videos. We also included some great Developer Interviews where they discuss Online Team Play, the new Gameplay mechanics and what they needed to improve on from last year’s title. We also have 193 gameplay screen shots that include every single team in the league. We hope you enjoy our Madden NFL 11 launch center!