User Opinion: Confessions of a StarCraft addict

by QuesterX on Sep.03, 2010, under Featured, Games, Opinions, PC/Mac

After a fantastic response to his opinion piece, (The allure of the FPS genre) we let fan fave QuesterX run amuck and expertly break down his Starcraft II experience.

Disclaimer: So some of you would have read my recent article which was an opinion piece on FPS gaming. In the article I stated that, without knowing it, I had become an FPS gamer. I related this to the way in which the new generation of FPS games were reaching out, grabbing me by the scruff of my imagination and shaking me… in a good way. And yet here I am writing about StarCraft II. (continue reading…)

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Opinion: The Scott Pilgrim Hype (with bonus 8-bit review!!)

by Angelus on Sep.03, 2010, under Featured, Games, Opinions, PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360

There have been plenty of reviews out there that have both praised Scott Pilgrim as the next coming of Christ and denounced him as hipster bullshit; and, depending on who you are, both are correct to a degree. The comic series, the film and now the game are all targeted toward a very specific demographic and if you aren’t a part of that, looking at it from the outside, you simply won’t get it. That doesn’t mean you are a complete idiot but it also doesn’t mean that the people who love it are either. (continue reading…)

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Event: Microsoft Open House – Part 1

by DoGM3At on Sep.03, 2010, under Events, Featured

Mornings are never a gamers friend, and when it comes to those in the games industry, night is the best time to collect us all together for a little show and tell. When I noticed the open house presentation was during the daylight, I’ll admit, I was a little twitchy. However, the event would give me some solid hands-on time with Microsoft’s newest toy Kinect, plus a chance to laugh at other games journalists as they feebly attempted to bust moves with Dance Central. Armed with three coffees worth of caffeine and several hours sleep I headed out to Sydney’s Luna Park to rep DLC, try out Kinect and see what all the fuss was about. (continue reading…)

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DLC-Live Episode 10 – Don’t drop the soap

by admin on Sep.03, 2010, under Featured, Show

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On this week’s show we review the comic book styled arcade release Shank. Plus, we discuss the use of cel-shaded graphics in video games over the last 20 years, and, as usual, we break down this week’s new releases and upcoming titles. Down a man this week, with Nachos retired hurt after sustaining a fractured forearm on holidays (that mofo knows how to party!), the show has a retro “Platforms” feel to it as Josh and Dave split the couch down the middle and kick it old skool. (continue reading…)

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Review: Shank… get stab-happy south of the border!

by ko-zee-ii on Sep.02, 2010, under Featured, Games, PC/Mac, PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360

As we discussed on this week’s DLC-Live podcast, our feature review was the bloodthirsty downloadable arcade title, Shank. Josh and I had differing opinions and Nachos was out, retired hurt. I more than dug the Mexican influences, the atmospheric score, the ridiculous enemies awash in a sea of blood. It simply oozes character and is just the right level of frustratingly addictive platforming hack-slashy fun. Those of you on the fence about this one can check out my in depth review and I hope I can sway more than a few of you to give Shank a whirl. (continue reading…)

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News: DJ Hero is back for another spin!

by DoGM3At on Aug.30, 2010, under Featured, Games, News

Music games are always a little hit and miss. From the early days of PaRappa the Rapper or Rez (or Kris Kross: Make my Video Clip for those old school cats), all the way up to current gen super titles like your Guitar Hero’s or Rock bands. You either love them or hate them, and DJ Hero is definitely one of those titles. Personally I loved it. I still pull it out on occasion and scratch some make believe vinyl. Sure, it had its flaws and only appeals to a niche market, but what it did it did well. With DJ Hero 2 now announced, the franchise has been given another chance to shine. I set out to see what improvements the new game will throw into the mix. (continue reading…)

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News: Shank comes with dedicated “McConaughey” button!

by ko-zee-ii on Aug.29, 2010, under Featured, Games, News

With DLC’s review of Shank set to drop any day now, there’s something that I just had to bring to our community’s attention. Those of you who have gamed with myself or any of the DLC Crew in one of our many online massacres of n00bs in Battlefield Bad Company 2 would be well familiar with the move known as the “McConaughey”. It involves laughing in the face of certain death and leaping at your attacker as you knife them in the face… making sure to yell the catch-phrase “McConaughheeeeeyyyyyy!!!” as you do it. Ahhh, good times. (continue reading…)

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Counterpoint: Red Dead Redemption – Sorry, Dave, but I loved it.

by Ashlee Adams on Aug.28, 2010, under Featured, Opinions

After our post earlier this week on Red Dead Redemption’s flaws, we received quite a lot of heat about ko-zee-ii’s opinions. To show that we don’t always agree with each other on this site and to give her flip side of the coin comes DLC’s sexiest recruit, Ashlee Adams. Don’t be misled by her ravishing good looks, Ash is a dedicated gamer who knows her shit, and can more than back it up. We may not always be of the same opinion here at DLC, but we’re always happy to offer an alternative view, so here’s the site’s first “Counterpoint” piece. Take it away Ash. (continue reading…)

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Video: New Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Fights!

by DoGM3At on Aug.27, 2010, under Featured, Games, Videos

With all the buzz and hype surrounding Street Fighter X Tekken, some have forgotten the awesomeness that is Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Yes, I am well aware that I am obsessed with this series, but since it’s Friday, in the spirit of end of the week entertainment I figured I would post a couple of fight videos to whet your appetite. The new vids contain footage of Okami, Viewtiful Joe, Super Skrull, Dante and a few others… Check them out and comment below!
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DLC-Live Episode 9 – Needs More Hand Grenades

by admin on Aug.25, 2010, under Featured, Show

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This week DLC reviews Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, we discuss the best and worst sequels in gaming so far (and a few we think should have got sequels). We also talk about what’s coming out this week and in the near future, plus we announce a few must have downloadable titles.

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