Video Game Review: The Expendables 2 Videogame

It’s not a perfect fit, however, as context-specific actions (like picking up weapons or reviving teammates) takes an inordinate amount of time to get started. And when you factor in the constant gunfire you’ll be taking throughout the game, this just isn’t acceptable, as trying to help out teammates will inadvertently lead to your doom as well.

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Video Game Review: Brave: The Video Game

Merida can double jump and is an agile lass, dodging with the left trigger and springing a flurry of attacks on enemies is a breeze thanks to the responsive controls. Combat is handled by using the “X” button to swing your sword, and the bow is handled with the aforementioned right stick. Smacking enemies around and taking damage fills up a power attack meter that can be employed to bring extra destruction to your attacks by using the “B” button.

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Video Game Review: Sniper Elite v2

Thankfully, the game is at its best when taking part in its signature activity: sniping. Your heart rate is shown in the corner of the screen, and when you’re calm you can “empty your lungs,” which slows time and creates an extremely precise firing point. Depending on the difficulty setting you’ll also need to adjust for gravity based on your distance from the target (pro tip: aim high), which can be particularly tough when trying to lead moving targets. Although a little tightening from the close-quarters elements would’ve helped, the controls hold up well in the most critical department.

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Podcast: Trade Deadline Analysis

Man, there sure was a crapload of content for Buck, Tim and I to go over on this week’s episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast, heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio. That whole trade deadline thingy went down, leaving us with a veritable cornucopia of deals to discuss. Throw in the multiple listeners that called into the show and the fact that we had to begin planning Buck’s ascension to the MLB Commissioner position, and you’ve got an action-packed Podcast.

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