Call of Duty Black Ops

Platforms: PC, X360, Wii, PS3

Release date: November 9th, 2010

Modes: Single player campaign, co-op, multi-player

Type:  First person shooter

In combat

Dropping in

Man on a mission

Call of Duty Black Ops is a relatively new installment in the series.  It's an excellent game featuring intense combat, a vast array of weapons, customizable loadout (I'm partial to the M60 myself, lol) and some additional game styles such as "zombies", which is a more tense yet fun situation where you are fighting off hordes of zombies and attempting to find the proper solutions in each area to defeating the horde or keeping them at bay longer so you can survive and get to the next area.  There is also an overhead shooter akin to "Ikari Warriors" (NES) that is a lot of fun and a good change of pace so you can get back to the multiplayer refreshed, haha.

For a more thorough synopsis or idea of the overall theme of the game and it's details, that can be found here.

Zombie hordes

Boom!

RC weapon

Videos and trailers:

Halo 4

Platforms: X360

Release date: End of 2012

Modes: Single player campaign, co-op, multi-player

Type: Action shooter



Trailers and info:





And for some confusion, annoyance and fun:

-Excerpt from Halo Legends BTW, for those who don't already know-

Official site: http://halo.xbox.com

Red Faction: Guerilla

Platforms: (PC, X360, PS3)

Release date: (X360, PS3) Jun 2, 2009, (PC) Sep 15,2009

Modes: Single player campaign, multi-player

Type: Action shooter

An EXCELLENT game.  One of the best made to date really.  Free roaming, excellent graphics, very well thought out storyline, characters and even atmosphere.  The equipment is excellent as are the vehicles, buildings EVERYTHING.  And while many aspects such as graphics could be further improved, this game still takes it's place as not only a hallmark, but also as one that truly made a statement and symbolized something greater than just any old action shooter where you just run levels as the typical societal hero.  This one was much deeper and exposed a side of things rarely touched upon - the rebel hero fighting out from under an oppressive regime for the sake of survival.  Very interesting indeed.  Too bad most people, like always, missed the message entirely. 

Excellent video explaining the Red Faction Guerilla story in PROPER detail:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ndb3g3n52Y

More trailers and videos to PROPERLY explain the story and idea of Red Faction:Guerilla:










Official website: http://rfg.redfaction.com/

UFO: Afterlight

Platforms:  (PC)

Release date: May 4, 2007

Modes:  Single player campaign

Type:  Real time strategy (RTS)

An excellent game.  Many claim this game is what X-Com was meant to be.  Under a slightly less sinister atmosphere than X-Com and similar games, UFO Afterlight takes place in a future where Reticulans defeat human beings and force the last remaining into exile on Mars.  There humanity is forced to survive and attempt to thrive amongst masses of enemies and the harsh unlivable Martian environment.  On top of this the ancient inhabitants or Martians appear to have left behind an immense number of machines intent on destroying any who make their home there.  It is a dangerous situation indeed.  You must research new areas and technologies, access and secure vital resources, all while protecting yourself from attack by all manner of hostile forces.  It is a game of survival of the highest order.  Unlike X-Com and other similar turn-based games, UFO Afterlight is instead in real time, with options to pause, slow and even speed up the standard flow of time on both the planetary map view and during tactical missions.  A perfect game and certainly one of the best amongst the UFO or X-Com style alien combat variety.

Game Trailers and Info Below:



















Game Patches:  http://www.ufo-afterlight.com/pages/hq.html

Game Mods:  http://www.1cpublishing.eu/pr/UFO_Afterlight%20-%20Mess_up_UFO_Contest_results_20070703.pdf

Game Cheats:  [NOTE: These are the main UFO: Afterlight cheats that are usually applied by pressing down the right key combination. Please find the instructions on how to use these cheats below.

Cheat Codes
To enable the game console, add the following line to the game's shortcut: enable_system_console=true

For Example:

"C:\Program Files\CENEGA\UFO Afterlight\UFO.exe" --options scale_texs=1 video_caption=TRUE enable_system_console=true

While playing, press [~] to bring up the console, then type any of the following cheat codes

full_store: 25+ of Each Type of Equipment (enter at global screen)
add_experience #: Adds Experience (enter at people screen)
resource_all: Gives Resources (enter at global screen)
kill_enemies: Kill Everyone on Map (enter in mission)
?: List All Commands (Different Codes at Different Screens)]

Official website: www.ufo-afterlight.com

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Platforms:  (PC, X360, PS3)

Release date:  Sep 6, 2011

Modes:  Single player campaign, co-op, 8 vs 8 multi-player

Type:  Action shooter

Captain Titus making his way via a jump pack

Could this be the Eye of Terror?

A surprising new game with stunning graphics set in the Warhammer 40K universe.  With a vast array of weapons at your disposal, you as Captain Titus of the Ultramarines must battle against the infamous Ork hordes and wicked forces of Chaos in order to protect the Forge World from destruction and/or control.  You, a mighty space marine captain of the Ultramarines chapter must take the fight to the enemy and crush their attack while uncovering and preventing their sinister plans.  Already an obvious win for an action shooter, this one is sure to be a favorite amongst fans of the Warhammer 40K genre.

Destroy your foes with a vast array of weaponry

More than just the Ork hordes await you

Mega armored Nobz?  The warboss?

Game info and trailers below:

Official website: www.spacemarine.com