The Gameslave Podcast - Episode 167

The next chapter in Sony's console library had been released. So we talk about that for a bit along with other games we have actually played.

Notes, per usual, can be found here.

PS4 Launch Video

So I was just about to type how I was waiting for my PS4 to arrive from Amazon. Then my door bell rang and it was on my front porch. After I finish up with the day job I get to break this open and check her out. In the mean time here is the Sony PS4 launch real giving us some teases on what we can expect for this system.

The Kong Off 3

A few years ago G4 (RIP) created a documentary on one mans pursuit to glory as a world record holder for the highest score in Donkey Kong. That movie started a renewed interest in arcade games. As a result our very own local arcade bar, The 1up, in concert with Twin Galaxies is holding The Kong Off 3. And yes, this will be the third year in a row that this has happened. Competitors have played and fought to have the highest scores in preliminary rounds for their chance to play this weekend. In total we will have the top 12 Donkey Kong players along with 10 wild card finalist. And now these arcade athletes will prove their metal against each other over 3 days. The winner will walk away with $4,500 in prize money.

Donkey Kong is not the only game getting any love. There will be an attempt at a 24 hour Tron game by a single player and multiple attempts at a perfect Pac-Man games. That means they play the game to a kill screen getting every fruit and never dying. I think you also need to eat all four ghosts per power pellet, but don't hold me to that one. There will also be world record attempts for several other games such as BurgerTime, Dig Dug, Puzzle Fighter and more.

If you want more information on the visit www.thekongoff.com for this weekends full schedule and how to find The 1up if you have never been there.

Review - Batman: Arkham City

Two years ago a vigilante took to the streets of Gotham City. He has taken it upon himself to clean the streets of the human filth and corrupt cops that litter them. He has kept to the shadows and inspired fear in those that would prey on the innocent. Some don't believe he exists, but all have heard whispers of the Batman. Now it is Christmas Eve and Blackmask, a notorious mobster, has placed a $50,000,000 bounty on the Bats head if he can be taken in before the end of the night. Can Batman keep out of the hands of the eight bounty hunters that took up the job and keep Gotham safe at the same time? And more important, is it worth your time to help Batman?
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