GameLight - Recent PC games

I have so many topics on hand right now that I'm going to have to talk about a handful of them in one post.  These following games are for mostly for PC (some available on consoles).

[The Walking Dead] - PC/MAC, PS3, Xbox 360, iPhone/iPad
Official Site: http://www.telltalegames.com/walkingdead/
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/207610/
Source: Youtube Channel IGNentertainment

The series started as a graphic novel that launched in 2003 and was adapted into a live-action TV series in 2010.  An adventure game was launched this year and is split into 5 parts (2 are out so far) and the player only needs to buy the game once and will automatically receive the other parts when they're out.  It's much like other Adventure games where you point-n-click objects, make decisions, and added quick-time events for a bit of Action.  It is described to be like an interactive-movie with a great story, well written dialogues, and some pretty crazy moments that keep the player on their toes.

[Bullet Run] - PC
Official Site: http://www.bulletrunthegame.com/
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/211880/
Source: Youtube Channel machinima

You're a contestant on a violent reality show where you kill other people for fame and fortune.  The premise of the game totally reminded me of Super Smash TV back in the old Arcade/SNES days.  Anyways, Bullet Run is a Free-to-Play First-Person Shooter published by Sony Online Entertainment.  On Steam, there are 3 available DLCs, each costing $9.99.  I'm not sure how "free" the game is.  That is, I'm not sure how balanced it is between those who play for free and how much of an advantage those who pay money for the game have.  I'll be trying it out when I get my new computer in.

[Awesomenauts] - PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Official Site: http://www.awesomenauts.com/
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/204300/
Source: Youtube Channel ronimogames

As far as I can tell, Awesomenauts is a 2D Action-Platformer Tower Defense Game.  Perhaps an easier way to grasp it is to call it a 2D DotA?  I hear nothing but great things about this game and it seems a lot of people enjoy it.  It seems that on PC, players will have the advantage of a reticle to aim more precisely.  Also, if you get the game on Steam before September 5th, you get 3 exclusive Team Fortress 2 items based off the Awesomenauts universe.

[The eXceed Collection] - PC
Official Site: http://exceedseries.com/
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15960/
Source: Youtube Channel Throneful

The eXceed Series ranges releases from 2005-2009 and was just released this year in English for the Western market.  eXceed is a doujin (indie) Shoot-em-up, Bullet hell (Danmaku) for the PC featuring Vampires.  Those who play the Touhou series may find the gameplay to be very familiar.  This is the first game that Nyu Media Ltd has brought over to Steam while I (and possibly many others) patiently wait for the release of Cherry Tree High: Comedy Club on Steam.

[Dark Blood] - PC
Official Site: http://darkblood.outspark.com/
Source: Youtube Channel loadstart

Dark Blood is a free-to-play Action Beat-em-up Online game with RPG elements.  Those who have played Dungeon Fighter Online from Nexon's site will be familiar with Dark Blood's gameplay.  Dark Blood looks a lot more gritty, violent and mature themed compared to the other online beat-em-ups.  Those who enjoy classic beat-em-ups will probably enjoy this game.  Those unfamiliar with the genre but have played other online games before might also take interest in this game.

[Born to Fire] - PC
Official Site: http://borntofire.aeriagames.com/
Source: Youtube Channel Funtree Main

This team-based First-Person Shooter has been talked about for quite a while now, and it looks like it's about to launch on Aeriagame's site.  In Born to Fire, you have your Shotgun-Man, Rifleman, Sniper, Heavyfire, and Dual-Gunner.  Sign up for beta is currently available.

[DayZ] - PC
Official Site: http://dayzmod.com/
Source: Youtube Channel icemotoboy

Those who are familiar with the ArmA 2 mod DayZ will be happy to hear that a stand-alone version of DayZ is currently in development.  This means that the limitations within the ArmA 2 engine will be lifted, no need to get an entire game just to play the mod (Counter-Strike was like that), and hopefully a more polished game will come out of it.  DayZ is a more realistic take on Zombie survival horror with real-time solar clock (it's bright out when you play in the day time and super dark playing at night time), perma-death, and real human interaction (you can betray each other, so that mentality causes paranoia).  It has already attracted over 1 million players to the addictive mod and hopefully will attract even more with a stand-alone version.


That's it for now.  My next line of action is getting through a lot of reviews.  More is on its the way!