For this edition of Games of the Week, I’ve brought yet another Fry & Laurie sketch from the vaults for your own sordid entertainment. This particular video takes a look at the privatization of Britain’s police force. It was ahead of its time, and I still feel it will turn out very true indeed. Video provided post-jump.
As always, the Destructoid staff played more videogames than was healthy, and you can hit the jump for that as well.
DMV:I have been playing A LOT ofDynasty Warriors Gundam 2. And I just can’t stop. It’s too much fun. Also, just started biting intoHeavy Weapon.
Bennett:Lots and lots ofSuper Robot Taisen OG(for short I call it Super Robot Boobs), a little bit ofRock Band 2,Droplitz, andCloverfor Xbox 360 (community games).
North:Polishing offDevil Survivor and loving it. AlsoTrash Panic, my game of TGS last year.
Villasenor:I’m playing throughinFAMOUSa second time on hard to try out the whole evil thing. And I don’t know if I just got really good at the game on my first playthrough or what, but most of it feels a lot easier than it did on normal. It also feels glitchier.
Grim:Metroid Fusion, the newBurnout ParadiseDLC, and an unnecessary amount ofRed Faction: Guerrilla.
Razak:10 minutes ofAssassins Creed. Yup, I played ten minutes of an old videogame this week and it was the beginning so it was just learning controls. Someone needs to take my gamers card away from me.
Sterling:Mostly been playing for “work.” I’ve had to slog throughDamnation,Fueland Prototype this week for review, and the write-ups for those should all be coming soon.Damnationis not very good,Fuelis fun but confused andPrototype… well. You already know what I think of the game that is blatantly better thaninFAMOUS. Seriously, the game has its glaring flaws, but it manages to remain addictive and fun throughout.
In my downtime, I’ve been playingChrono Triggeron DS. It is quite good.
Chester:Busting made me feel good this week, as I had a chance to play through all ofGhostbusters, as well as dabble in the multiplayer mode. Also spent some time withRock Band UnpluggedandSwords and Soldiersfor WiiWare.
Holmes:Finally finished editing the last of the E3 footage, so I could get back into playing some videogames. Still, even then the picking were slim. Found a copy of the Munchables, which combines the sense of humor ofParappa the Rapperwith the mindless violence ofOnechanbara. If I were five years old, it would probably be my favorite game on the planet. Even still, it’s a game that I’m not sad to own.
Concelmo:After completing the immensely challengingHenry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure(screw you, rooftop level!) I dove into, and surprisingly finished, the way-too-short, but unbelievably awesomeFinal Fantasy IV: The After Years. Seeing some of my favorite RPG characters of all time again brought a nostalgic tear to my eye.
Also playing the greatFlock!andWallace & Gromit Adventures: Fright of the Bumblebeesfor Xbox Live Arcade.
Aziz:What did you think of the last boss inHenry Hatsworth?
Concelmo:Well, besides the fact that I was genuinely shocked by the crazy plot twist, I thought the last boss was really creative and super challenging — everything I love in a good boss! Awesome!
