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My favorite PS3 games

Jan 24, 2012

by TheJohn
posted in The Gaming Hub

The PS3 is full of awesome with it's big engine, colorful visuals, bluray and more. Here are some of my favorite games.

Red Dead Redemption

So much to do whether online or not. Even if you don't follow the storyline, theres strangers to help, random encounters to deal with, hunting to do, treasure to fine, money to gamble with, guns to buy, bounties to collect on and MORE. There is no shortage in this now Western classic. Sure to be inducted into the greatest games of all time list.
See the full review, "Them tender feet won't be so tender after life on the dusty trail, green horn.".

LA Noire

Reportedly over 170,000 photos of 1940's LA were used in re-creating the City of Angels at the time, and the effort can be seen as this is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric games ever made. Marine turned Cop Cole Phelps cruises the beat solving cases ranging from stolen cars and drugs, murdered women and arson cases. Limited in it's game play, but what it does offer is great.
See the full review, "Theres a corrupt cop in LA for every Tommy Burger knockoff.".

Saints The Third

Take the boss for another wild adventure, this time in Steel Harbor to battle Eurotrash gangsters, to Luchador Wrestlers and indulge in more insane activities including a TRON like cycle chase and even violent game shows. More of what Saints Row 2 gave you but with more insanity and a graphics face lift.
See the full review, "A new town to paint purple.".

Super Street Fighter IV (PlayStation 3)

Get back on the streets with a full roster from wrestlers, karate fighters, boxers and others as you compete to stop M. Bison and SIN from trying to rule the world again in the process. A great addition to the Street Fighter line, but requires even more in depth analysis of it's engine and characters then ever before.

Mortal Kombat (2011)

I was really off the Mortal Kombat radar for a while as I wasn't all that impressed with a lot of what I saw, but this game...a re-teling of the first 3 tournaments with a big characters roster and plenty of modes to play in. all the over the top blood, gore and fatalities are as bone snappingly great as they were the first time out and the STORY mode, is tremendous.
See the full review, "The kry for Kombat kontinues, now kue tekhno musik.".

You Don't Know Jack (PS3)

An old favorite comes out on the PS3 with that fresh trivia smell. Host Cookie blends all kinds of trivia and gives them a pop culture slant. It would have been nice for some different intros to questions, but the DLC questions and low price give you a trivia party that anyone can host. All you need is a bar.
See the full review, "I first heard of Jack about 13 years ago. I better know him now.".

Grand Theft Auto IV

More dark and less wacky then it's previous entries takes Eastern Bloc Niko Bellic to Liberty CIty in search of destiny and on a mission to find someone from his past. A true feeling of running around a real city makes this feel edgy but the game doesn't offer a lot in terms of activities or even easter eggs and on top of that, it's got an ending that makes you feel nothing got accomplished or that nothing will.
See the full review, "Live the American dream of fast cars, busty women, fast food and AK-47s".

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

It's been too long since everyone's favorite team of paranormal ass kickers were together again, and all of them and a few more come together in this great game where you play a field tester of the team's new equipment andend up going along on all kinds of adventures using the proton pack, ecto goggles, slime thrower, meson collidar and more weapons to bust those ghosts.

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds: Special Edition

I loved this game initially but did fall by the wayside with me cause of poor netcoding that made the game unpayable online at times, unfair matchups with far better players and balancing issues. Oh they tweaked this game for about $30 less then what this version cost, has more characters and backgrounds. Yeah, proof that you really got to play through a game even more to give it a proper review.
See the full review, "The Fate of Two Worlds has been 11 years in the making.".

The Godfather 2 [PS3]

I can see why some people didn't care for this sequel, but I think what was lost was more then made for in what was added. Aldo's successor follows Michael Corleone's guidance to help take over New York and work with Hyman Roth to take over Cuba. Graphic's could have been a smidge better but this isn't as bas as you've heard.
See the full review, ""Don John, I need a favor....Can you tell me about this game?"".

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woopak_the_thrill January 31, 2012

very nice list! Now...can I borrow some $$ so I can buy the four games on your list? LOL

Madpenguin January 31, 2012

If you ever plan on making a video game comeback, some of these games are a nice place to start.

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JSMaresca January 28, 2012

Great pictures!

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Madpenguin January 27, 2012

hmm. I been planning on throwing together one of these for the PS3. Your number's 1, 4, and 5 would probably make it to the list too.

TheJohn January 28, 2012

Oh yeah. SSFIV is great. I don't need the arcade edition. I never used Yun and Yang, have no idea who Oni is and who needs more Shotos?

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Madpenguin January 31, 2012

Yeah, the shoto clones can be very annoying and online players spam them like hell. Yun and Yang are the games biggest problems though. Also, did you play Ninja Gaiden Sigma? If you haven't then I have a feeling you would like that one.

TheJohn January 31, 2012

Dan is the only Shoto I like, cause he takes some modicum of skill to use and win with. Never played Ninja Gaiden Sigma.

Madpenguin January 31, 2012

Dan is fun to play, I like using him. Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a very challenging action game with some tough boss battles and good story. I recommend it and have the review right here. Also, the third sequel comes out I think in March. I will be getting it.

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