Points Addict: 39,000

Today I passed 39K while playing Dragon Age: Origins.

Review: Modern Warfare 2 (360)

+'s

-it's the sequel to COD4: Modern Warfare (and made by Infinity Ward)

-Multiplayer is improved in every way (more perks, kill streaks, new death streaks, etc.)

-Campaign is maybe even better than COD4, more intense, and possibly more difficult

-graphics are better than COD4

-Spec Ops is very well done and extremely fun(Co-op piece is a distinct and well crafted part of the game; it's not just added on)

-you can control vehicles in certain situations

-'s

-if you didn't like COD4, you probably won't like this

Neutral

-Spec Ops has levels based on Campaign missions from COD4 and MW2, but it is not true Campaign Co-op

-Veteran mode is as challenging as ever, maybe even more so

Overall, Infinity Ward took the huge expectations as a challenge and delivered in spades. Every aspect of this game is improved from the outstanding COD4. It truly feels like there are 3 aspects of the game that were given equal attention: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Spec Ops. This is easily one of my all-time favorite games and should be played by everyone.

Review: Borderlands (360)

+'s

-drop in/drop out co-op campaign (up to 4 players)

-tight controls, cool graphical style, and good sound

-good humor (Claptrap especially)

-4-different player classes, ability trees, etc.

-tons and tons of guns and loot to find

-good replay value

-'s

-it's an Unreal Engine game, so it can be a bit unstable at times (floating dead enemies, invisible items that are still accessible, etc.)

-lame ending

-combat can feel a bit repetitive

Neutral

-open world game in every sense (lots of backtracking)

-money loss is only penalty for death (and bosses gaining their stamina back)

Overall, this is the great new IP that Gearbox needed. They even created a new genre, what they call a "looter shooter." This one can get pretty addicting, and is tough to put down.

Points Addict: 38,000

Tonight I passed 38K while playing Borderlands.