I have been writing about Saints Row 3 for a while now, and the game was finally launched in the UK on the 18th of November. You can view the game trailer here:
I have been playing it for a bit now and I have to say the beginning sequence has to be one of the best I've ever played to my knowledge. It's completely over the top and plays as if it came straight from a Jason Statham film. Ranging from robbing a bank while handing out autographs to crash-landing through an air plane's front windows. No seriously.
The game's slight satirical tone blends in extremely well so far. This is especially noticeable at the beginning when watching a Saints Row (Japanese) commercial.
I'm intending to post a review of the game later this week after I've completed it, and I hope the game can keep the high quality from the beginning chapter. If that's the case then this is going to be one damn rollercoaster of fun and explosions.
Even if that's not the case, so far I have to admit that Saints Row the Third is holding its ground quite well compared to simultaneous killer game releases: Skyrim and Arkham City. And having played all three at the moment, that's one hell of a compliment.
Although this is a sponsored article, my opinion stated herin is my own and unbiased.
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Sunday, 27 November 2011
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Saints Row 3: Pimps and Gimps
Saints Row the Third is being released this week here in the UK on the 18th of November. In accordance to that THQ has released its newest trailer which is aptly named: Pimps and Gimps
You can view it here:
As you can see this video showcases some of the more aaaah, let's say "creative" things you can do or encounter in the game. They range from the surreal, to the completely ludicrous. So here's a quick break down:
Inflated sex dolls: Check
Gimp-driven chariots racing in true Ben Hur style: Check
Dr. Seuss Hats: Check
Flipping off cars while simultaneously blowing them to hell: Check
Burt FUCKING Reynolds: Wait ... what?!
This game just begs to be played with copious amounts of spirits, so my weekend just got interesting ... for once. Bring it on!
This article has been sponsored by Burt effin' Reynolds, Patron Saint of Movember
You can view it here:
As you can see this video showcases some of the more aaaah, let's say "creative" things you can do or encounter in the game. They range from the surreal, to the completely ludicrous. So here's a quick break down:
Inflated sex dolls: Check
Gimp-driven chariots racing in true Ben Hur style: Check
Dr. Seuss Hats: Check
Flipping off cars while simultaneously blowing them to hell: Check
Burt FUCKING Reynolds: Wait ... what?!
This game just begs to be played with copious amounts of spirits, so my weekend just got interesting ... for once. Bring it on!
This article has been sponsored by Burt effin' Reynolds, Patron Saint of Movember
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Shock and Awe
The latest trailer from Saints Row 3 is a brutally sharp "fuck you" to the popular upcoming releases of Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3. For anyone not familiar with those games (where in the nine hells have you been living? in space?).
Anyway, you can get right up to date with this fitting video describing both publisher's recent behaviour.
Which reminds me, is Saints Row 3 trying to say here it's the third dog ... cat? running away with the bone?
Unfortunately I doubt it, but it's quite pleasing to see a game embrace its free nature and over-the-top humour as much as Saints Row the third does, while at the same time mocking the most popular and current linear first-person shooters. You can watch the trailer here:
I am an advertorial. No seriously, it says so right here.
Anyway, you can get right up to date with this fitting video describing both publisher's recent behaviour.
Which reminds me, is Saints Row 3 trying to say here it's the third dog ... cat? running away with the bone?
Unfortunately I doubt it, but it's quite pleasing to see a game embrace its free nature and over-the-top humour as much as Saints Row the third does, while at the same time mocking the most popular and current linear first-person shooters. You can watch the trailer here:
I am an advertorial. No seriously, it says so right here.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Saints Row 3: The Wide World of Genki
Saints Row 3 keeps on releasing trailers with some serious WTF value. I wouldn't even bat an eyelash if they'd show it in one of those freaky Japanese reality TV shows. I'd really like to know who slipped crack in the coffee of these developers during their "brainstorm" meetings. Or in this case more accurately: Who slipped the coffee in their crack.
The latest video shows "Fun for the whole fucking family" I'd honestly doubt Peggy would agree, but it's definitely the first time that the word "ethical" hasn't got me fast asleep on my desk like a sloth who overdosed on prozac.
The only bad thing? The winner gets to keep his or her own life, awwww.
The best part? An octopus gun. I'm looking forward to nut shot with that....
Watch it here:
This advertorial is sponsored by THQ to promote hilarity of ethical proportions.
The latest video shows "Fun for the whole fucking family" I'd honestly doubt Peggy would agree, but it's definitely the first time that the word "ethical" hasn't got me fast asleep on my desk like a sloth who overdosed on prozac.
The only bad thing? The winner gets to keep his or her own life, awwww.
The best part? An octopus gun. I'm looking forward to nut shot with that....
Watch it here:
This advertorial is sponsored by THQ to promote hilarity of ethical proportions.
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Saints Row 3: Meet the Deckers
A few weeks ago we could see a luchadore-based gang in true Warriors-style. Today in the most recent video we can now see glimpses of ... a nerd squad called The Deckers.
No I take that back, it looks more like a nerd squad with a neon-sense of fashion. A truly dangerous and lethal combination!
The trailer is seeping with gratuitous 80's Tron elements which I'm sure anyone will appreciate, but I'll truly take my hat off if they manage to put a lawnmower man character somewhere in that level.
So far the whole mindless jokes and references just-for-the-heck of it is looking awesome. But I hope that Volition, the game developer behind the Saints Row trailer hasn't just thrown all these elements into a game and then shaken it (not stirred) into a cohesion-less soup. It would be a shame if the game turns out to be a mere pastiche with a complete lack of focus.
You can see the latest trailer here:, and definitely enjoy the old Atari reference:
This article was sponsored by THQ
No I take that back, it looks more like a nerd squad with a neon-sense of fashion. A truly dangerous and lethal combination!
The trailer is seeping with gratuitous 80's Tron elements which I'm sure anyone will appreciate, but I'll truly take my hat off if they manage to put a lawnmower man character somewhere in that level.
So far the whole mindless jokes and references just-for-the-heck of it is looking awesome. But I hope that Volition, the game developer behind the Saints Row trailer hasn't just thrown all these elements into a game and then shaken it (not stirred) into a cohesion-less soup. It would be a shame if the game turns out to be a mere pastiche with a complete lack of focus.
You can see the latest trailer here:, and definitely enjoy the old Atari reference:
This article was sponsored by THQ
Monday, 5 September 2011
Saints Row Teaser
Saints Row 3 has been on my radar ever since it opened up with what *has* to be the best damn teaser trailer ever.
The game is easiest to describe as a sandbox game with no rules and disregard to even its own genre. It's there to have fun and provoke.
Its developer once famously quoted "Our game philosophy is: why give players a baseball bat when you can give them a giant phallic weapon" and "We're an equal opportunity defender, you can nutshot even women"
And that pretty much sums up the game, nor can I disagree with such flawless yet outrageous logic. It's completely over the top and bigger-than-life, and that message just oozes out of its latest trailer. You can watch it here:
A gang based on luchadors, with the leader called Killbane, the Walking Apocalypse (As if Killbane alone isn't adequate enough) To top it off, how to better represent the game and its bigger-than-life genre than actually have Hulk Hogan himself do the voice-over for Angel de la Muerte.
My only criticism is that the previous games were quite atrocious on the PC platform, with the second instalment suffering from technical issues, and I have a feeling the third instalment will be best enjoyed on a console as well. So bear that in mind.
This article is sponsored by THQ to promote gender-equal nutpunching.
The game is easiest to describe as a sandbox game with no rules and disregard to even its own genre. It's there to have fun and provoke.
Its developer once famously quoted "Our game philosophy is: why give players a baseball bat when you can give them a giant phallic weapon" and "We're an equal opportunity defender, you can nutshot even women"
And that pretty much sums up the game, nor can I disagree with such flawless yet outrageous logic. It's completely over the top and bigger-than-life, and that message just oozes out of its latest trailer. You can watch it here:
A gang based on luchadors, with the leader called Killbane, the Walking Apocalypse (As if Killbane alone isn't adequate enough) To top it off, how to better represent the game and its bigger-than-life genre than actually have Hulk Hogan himself do the voice-over for Angel de la Muerte.
My only criticism is that the previous games were quite atrocious on the PC platform, with the second instalment suffering from technical issues, and I have a feeling the third instalment will be best enjoyed on a console as well. So bear that in mind.
This article is sponsored by THQ to promote gender-equal nutpunching.
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