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Level Up Podcast is a gaming podcast where we talk about video games and films as well as other stuff.
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2001: An Xbox Odyssey
We have been sitting on this one for a while. We can now safely show you what would have happened if Microsoft had never went back on their initial plans for the Xbox One. We hope you enjoy this cautionary tale. This is the first video that we’ve worked on together. We’re excited to work on more stuff.
This is another game specific podcast! In this podcast we’ll be talking specifically about the Metal Gear Solid series. We mainly discuss the first game, but we move all over. This is part one of possibly 4 podcast talking about the MGS games, gameplay, and story of the entire series. Stay tuned for the later parts of this discussion. Let us know what you think of the MGS series and send us some feed back! Check us out on facebook.com/leveluppodast
Level Up Podcast- Metal Gear Solid Discussion Part 1 (right click to download)
In this episode we sit down with our friend Kyle and we bring in a new guest Paul. We’re all done with school and we sit down together and talk about some games and announcements from Nintendo and some decisions they’ve made recently. We talk a lot about the Xbox One and our predictions for E3. Check us out on facebook.com/leveluppodcast
Level Up Podcast Ep 8- Beautiful Place and so Good Dish (right click to download)
This is our first actual podcast in nearly a month. It starts off with a tangent almost instantly. We talk about the most recent Nintendo Direct, our thoughts on a new Zelda game. We also talk about the fighting game community, the new Metal Gear Solid V, with few other things. Be sure to check us out on facebook.com/leveluppodcast
Level Up. Podcast Ep 7- StaindCast (Download right here)
This was a little thing that we recorded to discuss how we felt about Bioshock Infinite. We are HUGE fans of this series and we are finally happy to share how we felt about the new game. Hopefully there will be a new podcast up shortly, but who knows. Anyways check this out. It was a fun little discussion. Warning, spoilers ahead.
Level Up. Podcast- Bioshock Discussion (Right Click to Download)
In this episode we talk about way too much stuff. We discuss Bioshock Infinite some more with new trailers, the engine that they use, and new modes. We also discuss the tropes vs women in gaming vidop, re-releasing video games, luigis mansion, star fox, kenny vs spenny, and tons more. We experienced some technical difficulties with our audio, hopefully this wont be happening again so please stick with us.
Level Up. Podcast Ep 6- I believe in Ghosts Because My Baby Cried (right click to download)
In this episode we talk a lot about Shaq. We’re getting excited for pax east, talking about our recent video game purchases, what we’ve been playing, and some announcements made this week in the gaming world. Our friend Allie joins us to talk about video games, can she stand up to these boy gamers?
Level Up. Podcast Ep 5- If There’s No Wrestling in Heaven, Im Not Going (Right Click to Download)
R.I.P. Paul Bearer
In this weeks episode we discuss what video games we’ve been playing good, bad, and mediocre. We touch on the subject of DLC and share our opinions with Rock Band ending weekly downloads. We talk about Aliens Colonial Marines and poppa bear Kojima. We mainly discuss Sonys big announcement with the Playstation.
Level Up. Podcast Episode 4- Zazzcast (Rick click to download)
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Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Review
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I should start this review by stating that I am a huge Metal Gear fan. I have played most of the games in the series more than once with the exception of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2. There isn’t a thing I don’t love about this series. From the gameplay to the story to the humor, I love it all. But saying I love it all does mean that I don’t recognize its flaws. With this being our first written review for a game for us, I saw no other game fit for it to be our first review. So lets dive right in. Click Read more to read the rest of the review
STORY
The story of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes place 3 years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4. Raiden (Jack) is working for the Maverick Enterprise to raise money for his family. Raiden’s main objective in this game is to take out the Desperados Enterprise, a company using war to get their way, all the while Raiden is forced to face is troubled past and his demons.
This story line, I personally feel, fits perfectly in with the Metal Gear universe. At times it can be corny, but the stories of this universe have always had some sort of cheese factor to them, and that’s what makes this series good. There are some little nods here and there that reconnect you with the ‘Solid’ series such as returning characters and dialog between characters.
VISUAL/AUDIO
Visually this game is beautiful. From the cutscenes to the gameplay, everything just looks gorgeous. At times this game was breathtaking. Everything just looks so crisp and clear that it really does remind you where we’ve come in video games. You can see every bit of detail in Raiden’s suit and your bosses. If this is what this game looks like, I cannot wait to see what happens when the Fox Engine makes its debut. Very few times did I have frame dropping and if I did it was because I cut something into way too many pieces and
The sound of this game is another huge plus. With some of the things in the game bringing you back to the ‘Solid’ series like the kodec noises, being spotted by enemies, and returning voice actors. I will say that the one downside to this is that sometimes the voice acting from Quinton Flynn (Raiden) was a bit over the top at times. The soundtrack of this game is absolutely incredible. This game being very fast paced, the fast rock music was an excellent touch. Hearing these songs through out the game was a definite treat, especially when you get to the boss battles.
GAMEPLAY
This game is aesthetically very pleasing, but a game isn’t a good game with solid gameplay. Boy does this game bring it in this category. This is the first Metal Gear game not directed or developed by Kojima and is developed by Platinum Games. This company is known for making solid Hack and Slash games like Bayonetta and Madworld. When it comes to MGR:R this company does not disappoint here. The combat is comprised of heavy and light attacks. Stringing these together works seamlessly. There wasn’t anything more satisfying than damaging an enemy using your sword and then using ‘Blade Mode’ to finish your opponent off and ripping our their nano repair mechanism.
What a lot of people were upset about is this game being an action hack and slash and tarnishing the old games of stealth espionage. This game still works in stealth mechanics into by sneaking around in the tried and true cardboard box as well as the steel drum. The game does reward you for using stealth and will let you know when you should be using it.
The boss battles of this game are where the gameplay shines. Using the techniques you’ve learned to take out the bosses is extremely satisfying. But at times they can be repetitive and use stereotypical cheap boss moves like refilling their life a few times, but overall the gameplay shines in boss battles and really gets your adrenaline pumping.
WHAT THIS GAME DOES WELL
It’s hard to narrow down what this game well exactly, because this game did everything so well. From the story to the gameplay everything is just so tightly wrapped that it’s all done just incredible well. Just read whats above if you want to know what its done well.
WHERE THIS GAME FALLS SHORT
At times this game can be repetitive and for some people this may get old extremely quick. The only other reason why I would this game falls short is its run time. I beat this game on my first playthrough at 6 hours and 15 minutes but with all the collectables and VR missions there are to unlock , I am already well into my second playthrough.
On a side note, I preordered this game at Gamestop for the Gray Fox Cyborg Ninja costume, and it is still not available for the Xbox 360.
Closing statement
This game is a refreshing new start for the Metal Gear universe. It does not take away from the ‘Solid’ universe in anyway. I think it would be a shame for any big Metal Gear fan to skip out on this because they feel the “gameplay isn’t right”. This game is going to do for the MG what Mega Man X did for Mega Man. Hell at times I saw that this was exactly like Mega Man X. You work for Maverick Enterprises, the first level plays out just like the opening stage of MMX, and you collect your bosses’ weapons.
If you’re a Metal Gear fan like I am, it’s really in your best interest to play this game at least once. I can’t praise this game enough. Do yourself a favor and check it out for yourself.
For fans of
Metal Gear Solid Series, Bayonetta, Mega Man X
In this episode we bring our good friend Kyle in and he talks about his earliest gaming memories, some of his favorite games growing up, and what hes looking forward to in 2013. We move into things like studios closing and the rumored pairing of Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams. We also discuss the future consoles in the works with their rumors and speculations.
Level Up. Podcast Episode 3- This Remind Me of My Lover Ronnell Haney (Right Click to Download)
This weeks episode we talk about some of our earliest gaming memories and what got us into gaming. We were also trying something new so please forgive the the beginning of the episode, I promise it does get better. We also talk about the Oscars and who we’re hoping to see win at the award show.Listen as Dom plays Dead Space 2 and we laugh along.
Level Up. Podcast Episode 2 1/23/13- Thats The Point Isnt It? (Right Click To Download)
Our first episode is now up for download! On the first episode of Level Up. Podcast we talk about the video games we really loved and we’re disappointed by in 2012. We also discuss what games we are looking forward to in 2013 and briefly discuss Evangelion 3.0 and a few other films. Because this is the first episode we’re still working out all of those kinks let us know what you think.
Level Up. Podcast Episode 1 1/16/13- Podcast Spoof, Our Debut (Right Click to Download)