You monsters. 8-Bit Beat.

Valve, the creators of Portal have recently released a trailer for Portal 2's upcoming co-op mode. The mode has you playing as- surprisingly not two more captives of Apature Science- But two robots. The duo seem to be made out of scrap parts that look like they were lying around the offices of Apature. And if they were why do you think GlaDOS would make them just to partake in chambers?

In an interview with the writer of Portal, he said that these robots would have limited to no speaking between the two. Meaning most things are to be planned with the other player. (Which leads me to believe that online will be a very big possibility.)

Either way portal two seems to be a very interesting game. (Not that it wasn't interesting from the first teaser) And is guaranteed to sell an insane amount of units. So what do you think of the newly revealed co-op? Do you think players will be able to have fun and complete difficult challenges at the same time? Or do you think that the added mode will be a dud? Speak your brains out in the comments.

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I think I'l just do one lap. Thanks. Pixel Junk Racers Review.

Pixel Junk Racers 2nd Lap, the newest addition to the usually amazing lineup of games Pixel junk releases. (Pixel Junk: Eden, Monsters, Shooter, Racers, and soon to be released Pixel Junk: Shooter 2) But with chaotic and hectic gameplay is a second lap really worth it?

If you've played the original Pixel Junk Racers then you know what your in for, a simple- yet addicting, slot-racer with a lot of game modes and a lot of tracks. In this area the game does really well. Having game modes like 'Deathrace' Where you destroy black cars to get points and avoid blue ones, but its not that easy when the car you just destroyed turns into a blue car and tries to get vengeance. These modes are fun but the campaign mode which forces you to play modes like take-over where you have to dodge other cars to gain points and increase speed. (Which are all white. You are the only colored car on the track.) These kinds of modes are aggravating and everytime you see a white car on the word you will want to run it over. (But don't do that.) The game also sports a fun and simple multiplayer for up to seven players but this usually only makes the game even more hectic but in a slightly more fun way.

The controls are really simple. You have gas, and left and right on the d-pad to move from lane to lane. But what I found myself doing a lot was accidentally using the up and down on the d-pad when moving horizontally. And unfortunately there is no way of changing these controls. When you get your head around the controls they're not really that bad but it can take awhile for you to completely get it.

The presentation and graphics of the game is very well done. The music is upbeat and matches the feel of each track. And even though the camera is a top down view of the track, each one has depth and its own feel to it weather it be bridges or skyscrapers that seem to pop out of the screen the tracks do have a nice look to them.

In the end Pixel Junk Racers 2nd lap can be descent game but it can be unbearably repetitive and very hectic. With a eight dollar price tag, (But if your subscribed to playstation plus it does have a discounted price) It may be worth checking out if you think you would like it already. Or if you've played the original Pixel Junk Racers and liked it then I suggest buying it. But if your new to the series and used to more traditional racers I say stay clear. But do make sure to check out other pixel junk games, because they definitely produce some quality games. (My favorite is Shooter, and Eden. So I suggest you go check them out.)


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Travel through space. Now on your PS3. 8-Bit Beat

Welcome to the very first 8-bit beat. A quick column all about what's going on in the big wide world of video games. Be sure to check out the main posts that are posted every Monday. And now with the newest addition new content will be posted TWICE a week. Just more 8-bit love for all of you <3



Yes you heard correct. Mass Effect 2 is coming to Playstation 3. I'm sure this has come as a shock to Many people including me. But I must say I am excited that this epic space adventure from Bioware is finally coming to my big black box. (Well I do have the original 'fat' PS3)

Are you excited about this news? Do you think that Bioware is just selling out? Let me know by sending me an e-mail at: Pascal_blogger@hotmail.com or by sending me a tweet on twitter, my twitter name is: thetealeaf. Or have your voice heard out on the comments of this post. That was your first 8-bit beat (That's beat, as in heart beat. See what I did there?) And I hope you enjoyed it. Come back next week for more video game news and everything you need to know about the new less 8-bit world.

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This sub-space highway goes straight to your heart. Scott Pilgrim vs. the world the game. Review

Scott Pilgrim's universe is basically a nerds dream. Now bring all the factors from the original graphic novel series and the movie into a game and you probably get a nerds complete wish list in every possible way. Ever. In the history of ever.

The story is fairly simple in SPvTW, Scott Pilgrim, a loser 23 year old living in Toronto with his gay roommate, Wallace. Runs into the girl of his dreams. Ramona Flowers, a cool crazy haired messenger who uses sub-space highways to help deliver her packages. (It's weird.) The only problem is if Scott wants to be with Ramona he must defeat Ramona's seven evil ex'es. Who all have their own evil powers and who are...evil.

Scott pilgrim vs. the world the game is a very well executed 8-bit styled game. Your able to play as four different characters: Scott, Ramona, Stills, and Kim. (To my disappointment you couldn't play as Wallace, because Wallace is my hero.) The gameplay is a simple frantic fun beat-em-up style (Which closely resembles the classic Double Dragon, which is not at all a bad thing) You can play up to four players co-op but only if your all in the room.So unfortunately there is no online play.

When playing through the game you earn money to spend in shop's which are usually kept secret in the background (Usually indicated with a star) You also level up so that you can learn more moves and kick more ass. But if you decide to go through the game solo it can be astonishingly difficult especially when you are not level'ed up. And when you run out of lives you have to start the entire level over again, which is the most annoying thing ever. CHECKPOINTS. USE THEM.

A very nice thing about SPvTW is the originality that each area has. So when entering an area to reach the next evil ex it all has its own feel and look that somehow relate to the ex at the end of the level. Basically what happens is when you start a level you kill a bunch of minions to reach the end and then kill the evil ex. Yes it can feel repetitive at times if your playing ALONE. With friends its a great fun experience that can be played multiple times.

So all in all I saw BUY THIS GAME. Even if you haven't read the graphic novels or seen the movie its still a great experience and a throw back to what we hold dear to our hearts. (Get it?...8-bit..the site..yeah.) Buy it, play it, enjoy it. Repeat.

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