So Much Good Stuff!

As usual, more games were added to the Humble Bundle with Android 6, including NightSky, which I had reviewed when it was in the Humble Bundle with Android 5. It's a fun little puzzler for desktops and Android devices.

Also the new Humble Weekly Sale includes Shank 2, which I reviewed when it was in the Humble Indie Bundle 7. It's an action game, through-and-through. From one side of the map to the other you execute enemies in a number of ways, so if you enjoy that kind of game, get the weekly sale.

So Much for That

Last week I talked about the situation with the Xbox One, and as of this week, it's changed. Microsoft decided that instead of attempting the marketing-180 it would need to explain and convince people how their original plans were a good thing for gamers and the industry, it would just drop the DRM system, and the features that accompanied it. Guess it will have to be another generation (or half way through this one) before we see another attempt to improve the industry.

At least I have the amusement of seeing people complain about losing the sharing features that were dependent on the DRM they raged against.

Oh, by the way, the Humble Bundle with Android 6 launched this past week. Get a copy. Good deal. Good games. Good charities. And if you do get it, send an email to Humble Bundle, telling them how awesome it is!

The Fun of Knowing Better

I have a talent, of sorts, that may or not be appreciated, depending on who you ask. You see, I, for many things, have a very good memory, as well as a fairly critical mind. Combining these two features gets you the ability to see things a bit clearer than others. Unfortunately there are a lot of 'others' out there.

Why do I bring this up… the xBox One. So many people have been sending their blood pressure through the roof over it, and so much of that is caused by myths, lies, and misinformation, almost all tied to sensationalism. The two key features about the upcoming console that are being misreported are the used game policy and the 'always-on' requirement. Let's start with the latter, which is simply wrong.

Worth It

I've talked abut it before and I'm talking about it again. Deal with it.

Humble Bundle started up its Humble Weekly Sales again not too long ago and, because I like the company, the charities, video games in general, and a good deal, I have been purchasing them. The current sale is of the Serious Sam Franchise, which I have never been into and have never played before. I know it's a classic first-person shooter with mindless violence, so I installed Serious Sam HD The First Encounter (a remastered version of the first game) to satisfy a desire for mindless gameplay, and I have to admit I am enjoying it.

It is just fun to play with its straight-up action. Hopefully the other games are similar in that respect, because I suspect I will be playing them before too long. So get the bundle. Pay-what-you-want is a pretty good price.

Busy Week…

But I'm not going to share with you all the ways it was busy. None of your business.

What could be part of your business though is the new Humble Indie Bundle 8. It is a 5+2 game bundle, and you can get all seven games for less than $6 now, and they are worth it! Go. Buy. Play. NOW!

My personal favorite of the pack would have to be Thomas was Alone. Dear Esther is also amazing, so be sure to play that, and Awesomenauts is a solid game with lots of potential playtime. Little Inferno is also enjoyable, but is very much a casual game. Hotline Miami didn't do much for me, and I'm not quite sure what the purpose is for Proteus. It really seems to just be a non-game.

Regardless, it's a good bundle and you should buy it and send some of the price to charity.