At first glance, LocoRoco Midnight Carnival seems to fall right in line with its predecessors. Bold graphics, Chipmunk-inspired music and the same troupe of lovable multicolored blobs from the previous two games – even as a $15 downloadable quickie, you may be reluctant to put down cash on a mere “expansion.” It’s a valid concern, but after a couple of stages, it’s clear that this is a significant departure from the easy, breezy rolling of the past.
Welcome, brothers! The cult of the new has officially convened. Tony claims to have seen the light, but can the rest of us avoid the bleeding edge? In addition to our introspective debate, Kaz tries his best to not put people to sleep talking about Forza Motorsport 3 (also known as “Cars 3″), Tony laments unruly controls in the otherwise charming Little King’s Story, and Justin explains why LocoRoco Midnight Carnival might be the right LocoRoco game for you.
Who: Everyone
When: 9 p.m. EST (November 3rd)
What: Uncharted 2 Multiplayer
Where: PSN (Duh…)
Why: Because we need to climb on things and shoot bad guys, and only Sully “Goddamned” Sullivan can satisfy.
When it comes to Halloween, I’m a bit of a curmudgeon. I’ve always associated the “holiday” with constantly ringing doorbells, resulting barks from confused bulldogs and last minute study sessions for big exams the next morning, instead of the candy and campus parties that folks love so much. But in the back of my mind, I knew that when the time came to finally don a costume, I had the perfect idea. The ultimate combination of nerdisms, nostalgia and heroics, all rolled into a sleek red-and-blue package. The result…
Wouldn’t hold my breath for this crossover…
Artie, the strongest man…in the world! I’m not sure that the red masking tape did him justice, and I’m short one action land canoe, but I’m so glad I didn’t go with spandex pants. Nobody wanted to see that. Oh, and next to me in the above photo is special ladyfriend Caitlin, dressed up as Joan from Mad Men, a show that you should all be watching!
