\nI am all in on this one, which is great fun to play with the kids. Would I ever actively play this one on my own? Not with so many other great titles out there waiting for my attention. The AI can be kind of cheap and inconsistent. Some of the challenges are really a mess, and while nothing is overly difficult, some wore my patience to the nubs. Oh yeah, and the game will often crash, not saving your hard earned progress, which at times can make for a frustrating experience due to a clunky and slow menu\/interface.<\/p>\n
With all that said, my four and nine year olds love the game. They are enjoying the game, working to unlock all the characters, and of course earning Trophies. I have had to use a couple of \u201ccheat\u201d guides<\/a>, mostly to find a few of the \u201c\u00a0collectible\u201d items; in most games, including this one, Trophies around collecting stuff<\/a> are a total PITA. Thus the guides<\/a>, as I really don\u2019t have enough hours in the day to find overly complicated hidden crap, including BS Trophies. The joys of going after a \u201cfamily\u201d Platinum trophy, which we picked up tonight.<\/p>\n Ferrari Challenge<\/strong> 3 on 3 NHL Arcade<\/strong> As luck would have it, 3 on 3 is a fun arcade experience for playing with my kids. I can actually see this one sticking around for regular pick up and play sessions. I\u2019m not a huge hockey fan or anything like that, but it is kind of disappointing that the game does not include some sort of team license. As it stands, there are a few \u2018real\u2019 players, but it would be nice to give the Thrashers a little glory.<\/p>\n Space Invaders Infinity Gene<\/strong> I\u2019ll have 100% complete if I can manage to complete the game without continuing. Of course I doubt that \u00a0will happen anytime soon; not enough skill in these old gaming bones. No regrets; well worth the purchase (I got it a while back for a tick under $5).<\/p>\n Little Big Planet: Game of the Year Edition<\/strong> Up Next \u2026<\/strong> Dungeon Hunter<\/em> (PS+ price $10.39, regular price $12.99); looks like some decent co-op gaming action. Notice the theme? I am really turning my rotation towards games I can play with the kids, without have to go 100% in the direction of Marvel Super Hero Squad type games.<\/p>\n Dragon\u2019s Lair<\/em> (picked it up for $4.99); really just got it for nostalgic purposes. Probably paid $1-2 too much, but it should be enjoyable, and will also give my kids a little history and perspective on the industry and what use to pass as a serious quarter muncher.<\/p>\n Sly Collection<\/em>; re-mastered HD versions (improved with the addition of Trophies) of all three Sly Cooper classics. Wizardy<\/em>; I keep thinking about picking this one up. Maybe a sale will tip me over the edge, but as it stands, I think my backlog is too great to justify this one. But<\/em> I am so<\/em> tempted!<\/p>\n Good gaming!<\/p>\n
\nIt is not the best racing game out there, but at this point I feel like I need to keep slowly pushing forward towards the Platinum. I have written about this one enough in the past to limit this entry to a single, decent racing experience description.<\/p>\n
\nI picked this one on sale with a PlayStation Plus (PS+) price of $3.00 (compared to the way over inflated regular price of $9.99). If you are a complete Trophy whore, you probably already have this one. It is ridiculous easy to rack up the Trophies within a few games (2-3 hours tops).<\/p>\n
\nThis continues to be one of the better shooters around. You can just trip back and completely zone out on this one. I am not sure exactly what a \u201czen like quality is\u201d but Infinity Gene must be what people mean when they throw out this description.<\/p>\n
\nEveryone loves LBP, right? Right now I am just kind of playing the game here and there, exploring the different levels, and having a good time experiencing this one with the kids. I am trying to get my oldest kid interested in designing games or programming, so I am kind of keeping my fingers crossed that this perks up his interest.<\/p>\n
\nAs we turn towards July, and the long Independence Day weekend, I have several games lined up for my three day weekend rotation.<\/p>\n
\nSly Cooper and The Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves. I am sure the boys and I will have a blast with this one.<\/p>\n
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