Well, before I start the reviews, I guess I should give you a bit of detail about my week. On Tuesday, my brother broke my computer, giving it a blue screen whenever it tries to enter the login screen. Even when I try to use Safe Mode, I still get the blue screen and cannot enter the login screen. So, I have to use my little brothers computer until it's fixed. Yeah, how dandy that is. Anyways, this is for the week of January 29th-February 5th.
Zero Punctuation
ark Void Final Score: 4/5
Review:
This week, Ben Crowshaw reviews Dark Void. Not a lot to say about this episode: He said that Dark Void didn't look appealing at first, but was extremely good until the end when he realized the game was not finished. He also had an "Inspiration" O-meter whenever he referenced another game (Because a lot of it ripped off from other games). It was pretty funny, but not as funny as last weeks. Not gonna get Dark Void now, just letting everyone know.
Game Dogs: Episode Four: Satan Final Score: 2.5/5
Review:
Game Dogs seems to keep missing great potential. This week, they have to make a game featuring Satan in Antarctica, mostly conversation about what Satan should look like. This episode wasn't funny at all. Heck, it wasn't as funny as the first 2, which had made me chuckle a few times. Russ Pitts needs to get his act together before Game Dogs finishes season one. If it finishes season one, and it doesn't dramatically improve, not only will game dogs die, but I think Russ might loose his job. I was originally gonna give it a 3, but then I realized that other peoples opinions on the episodes counts. So, it gets a -0.5 for Community hatred. This week, of the 3 animated shows that come out every Thursday, it came in 3rd place.
Doraleous and Associates: Episode Three: Troll Bridge Final Score: 3.5/5
Review:
Doraleous and Associates continues to improve, and let me just say, it came in 2nd place of the 3 Animated shows on Thursday. This week, as Doraleous and Associates go to the village of the Wiitalds, they come across a bridge with a troll who won't let them live unless they guess his name. After many hints that his name is Marty, and despite Mirdon saying that it is all a trick, Doraleous guesses Marty and guesses right. As previously stated, the fact that it feels like random conversation within a situation like this is just seriously funny. I recommend watching it.
Unskippable: Darksiders Final Score: 3.5/5
Review:
This week on Unskippable, they review the opening cut scene to Darksiders. Isn't it a bit of a coincidence though, that two weeks ago Ben reviewed this and now Graham and Stark watch it? Anyways, most of the humor is religious or making fun of the angels. As previously stated, it's always hard to review something that is just a bunch of people watching a cinematic. Go watch it if you want.
Escape to the Movies:Oscar Nominee's Final Score: 3/5
Review:
Not a lot to say about the ETTM, created by Movie Bob, in which he reviews movies. This week, he reviewed the Oscar Picks... and there for, not a lot to talk about. If anyone wonders what the 10 (instead of 5 picks, they changed the rules) picks are, they are: Precious, Inglorious Bastards, Avatar, The Blind Side, Up, Up In the Air, The Hurt Locker, A Serious Man, An Education, and District Nine. Next week will be a better review, so until then, go watch it yourself.
Loading Ready Run: iPotato Final Score: 4/5
Review:
It seems like Graham and Stark fallowed my advice,and created a better short this week then last: The iPotato. Ripping off of the iTablet being released, an Apple executive announces the iPotato, a potato 4% bigger then a regular potato, as the audience questions if this is really Apple's next move. The joke is incredibly funny, though it does wear out towards the end. I recommend watching it.
Escapist News Network: Natal Scandal Final Score: 3.5/5
Review:
Basically the same as last week, ENN continues to brings gaming news with a funny joke. Sometimes though, the jokes weren't incredibly funny, but regardless, it is a good show to watch. Next week, I demand something extra-ordinarily funny, or else I am giving it blandness penalties. This week, ENN reports: Lucasfilms Suggests More Marketing Force, Kratos Slurpee, Final Fantasy 1 and 2 on iPhone, The Final Story, Ubisoft's Final DRM Solution, and the Natal Scandal.
Apocalypse Lane: Episode 34: Robots and Repairs Final Score: 5/5
Review:
Apocalypse Lane has now claimed the #1 spot for two weeks in a row for the 3 animated shows that come on Thursday. +0.5 for being epic! Anyways, this week, Pete gets fixed by Dr. Zed, and Frank (along with the rest of the GayMers), threatens to destroy Apocalypse lane if the gang doesn't win a death race. This show has one major spoiler that I wish to not ruin for everyone, so you're just gonna have to watch it. This episode wasn't actually too funny, but it was just so dang awesome that it deserved the spot! I hope that everyone could agree with that.
Also, I would like to remind everyone (Maybe I could start getting paid for my reviews if I start doing this) that the First ever Web Comic Contest is ending by February 28th! Get your Logo image and your four comic strips in before that day to win a contract agreement to make Comics on the Escapist for money! I am entering this competition, and I hope all my Competitors, good luck! Here's the link: Web Comic Contest [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/contests/register/webcomic10]
Zero Punctuation
ark Void Final Score: 4/5Review:
This week, Ben Crowshaw reviews Dark Void. Not a lot to say about this episode: He said that Dark Void didn't look appealing at first, but was extremely good until the end when he realized the game was not finished. He also had an "Inspiration" O-meter whenever he referenced another game (Because a lot of it ripped off from other games). It was pretty funny, but not as funny as last weeks. Not gonna get Dark Void now, just letting everyone know.
Game Dogs: Episode Four: Satan Final Score: 2.5/5
Review:
Game Dogs seems to keep missing great potential. This week, they have to make a game featuring Satan in Antarctica, mostly conversation about what Satan should look like. This episode wasn't funny at all. Heck, it wasn't as funny as the first 2, which had made me chuckle a few times. Russ Pitts needs to get his act together before Game Dogs finishes season one. If it finishes season one, and it doesn't dramatically improve, not only will game dogs die, but I think Russ might loose his job. I was originally gonna give it a 3, but then I realized that other peoples opinions on the episodes counts. So, it gets a -0.5 for Community hatred. This week, of the 3 animated shows that come out every Thursday, it came in 3rd place.
Doraleous and Associates: Episode Three: Troll Bridge Final Score: 3.5/5
Review:
Doraleous and Associates continues to improve, and let me just say, it came in 2nd place of the 3 Animated shows on Thursday. This week, as Doraleous and Associates go to the village of the Wiitalds, they come across a bridge with a troll who won't let them live unless they guess his name. After many hints that his name is Marty, and despite Mirdon saying that it is all a trick, Doraleous guesses Marty and guesses right. As previously stated, the fact that it feels like random conversation within a situation like this is just seriously funny. I recommend watching it.
Unskippable: Darksiders Final Score: 3.5/5
Review:
This week on Unskippable, they review the opening cut scene to Darksiders. Isn't it a bit of a coincidence though, that two weeks ago Ben reviewed this and now Graham and Stark watch it? Anyways, most of the humor is religious or making fun of the angels. As previously stated, it's always hard to review something that is just a bunch of people watching a cinematic. Go watch it if you want.
Escape to the Movies:Oscar Nominee's Final Score: 3/5
Review:
Not a lot to say about the ETTM, created by Movie Bob, in which he reviews movies. This week, he reviewed the Oscar Picks... and there for, not a lot to talk about. If anyone wonders what the 10 (instead of 5 picks, they changed the rules) picks are, they are: Precious, Inglorious Bastards, Avatar, The Blind Side, Up, Up In the Air, The Hurt Locker, A Serious Man, An Education, and District Nine. Next week will be a better review, so until then, go watch it yourself.
Loading Ready Run: iPotato Final Score: 4/5
Review:
It seems like Graham and Stark fallowed my advice,and created a better short this week then last: The iPotato. Ripping off of the iTablet being released, an Apple executive announces the iPotato, a potato 4% bigger then a regular potato, as the audience questions if this is really Apple's next move. The joke is incredibly funny, though it does wear out towards the end. I recommend watching it.
Escapist News Network: Natal Scandal Final Score: 3.5/5
Review:
Basically the same as last week, ENN continues to brings gaming news with a funny joke. Sometimes though, the jokes weren't incredibly funny, but regardless, it is a good show to watch. Next week, I demand something extra-ordinarily funny, or else I am giving it blandness penalties. This week, ENN reports: Lucasfilms Suggests More Marketing Force, Kratos Slurpee, Final Fantasy 1 and 2 on iPhone, The Final Story, Ubisoft's Final DRM Solution, and the Natal Scandal.
Apocalypse Lane: Episode 34: Robots and Repairs Final Score: 5/5
Review:
Apocalypse Lane has now claimed the #1 spot for two weeks in a row for the 3 animated shows that come on Thursday. +0.5 for being epic! Anyways, this week, Pete gets fixed by Dr. Zed, and Frank (along with the rest of the GayMers), threatens to destroy Apocalypse lane if the gang doesn't win a death race. This show has one major spoiler that I wish to not ruin for everyone, so you're just gonna have to watch it. This episode wasn't actually too funny, but it was just so dang awesome that it deserved the spot! I hope that everyone could agree with that.
Also, I would like to remind everyone (Maybe I could start getting paid for my reviews if I start doing this) that the First ever Web Comic Contest is ending by February 28th! Get your Logo image and your four comic strips in before that day to win a contract agreement to make Comics on the Escapist for money! I am entering this competition, and I hope all my Competitors, good luck! Here's the link: Web Comic Contest [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/contests/register/webcomic10]
