El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Multi Platform - 8/16/11
El Shaddai is a beautiful game that puts a spin on the Book of Enoch, a religious text that tells of the fall of the Watchers (angels) and then the spiritual journey Enoch takes on. The demo's been available for some time, and is worth checking out, but feels too clunky to be what we want it to be. I could watch somebody play this game all day, but once you're in combat, it feels bland and boring. Try it before you buy it.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Multi Platform - 8/23/11
Deus Ex was originally a PC game from 2000 that won countless awards for its ability to allow players to play the game they wanted to. You can break into a building with stealth, hack the security systems, talk your way in, or go in with guns blazing. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is going to try to recapture that magic and put it on the consoles. Despite the pedigree, I'm wary of this one because it's being put on consoles, which I'm sorry to say, tends to simplify game mechanics for the sake of a larger audience. We'll have to wait and see how it turns out.
Madden 2012 - Multi Platform - 8/30/11
I don't really need to say anything here. It's Madden. Either you want it, or you don't. Either way, you can't ignore the 500 pound gorilla in the room.
That's it before the big September releases begin to hit, folks. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, and we'll see you in a couple weeks for Round 1 of the Holiday Season. Happy Gaming!
