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There are three Firefalls...
The original, which was absolutely fantastic. 1000+ hrs of pure fun. Thumping, crafting, shooting, gliding, riding, raiding and exploring.

Then there is Firefall #2, the current Firefall, which scrapped the original Firefall, and reset, re-ballanced everything and turned the game into junk.

The third Firefall is the Firefall we fans hoped the game would turned into, and it never happened. We wanted improvements on the orginal. Mainly graphical, texture and server side stuff to eradicate crashes and bugs. But it wasnt to be.

The game developer went thru some changes on the business side, and the game content suffered because of this when they implemented their new vision.

It's a shame the original Firefall no longer exist, because it was quite a glide. I still stop by now and again, like a sad puppy waiting for his owner to come home, and just like that puppy, I get no joy. Thumbs down to current Firefall, Thumbs up for the memories.

When I initially played it at release, there was some stuttering when driving, which I am assuming must've been fixed by now in 2017.
And having to use the Batmobile on every mission was a chore...
With that said, I still remember this game fondly because when Batman is outside the Batmobile, the game comes alive and is so much fun to play.
It is the most ambitious Batman game to date and the closest to being in an actual Batman movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF8OrOhjUzE

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series is a very fun game. The music is very catchy and puts you in a good mood. All the characters in the game are likeable and funny. Even the villains.
The only drawback, as is typical with all Telltale games, is the protacted release of the episodes which is always a buzzkill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSq14r5FMx0

With that said, episode one has replayability because the story is interesting and the music is great.
Definitely a good purchase.

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier is the most action-packed Walking Dead game to date.

Ranking:
Season One - best story, decisions "more difficult", more memorable civies.
Season Three - best action, best graphics, most fun and fast paced.
Season Two - third best overall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfdLSGF5C1c

After Chapter 1 and some multiplayer in the books, I feel it's a good game which can frustrate at times.
I've gotten lost in both MP and SP, and some time was spent trying to find where to go next.

I've played two half-chapters/sessions in MP, and I crashed once. No crashes in SP, so far.
Graphics set to high, on a GTX980 i7 4790 and that is about max settings for me with current game optimization.

At normal difficulty in SP there is plenty of action, and you can get wiped if you dont protect your bot squadmates.
In MP, teamwork is essential and it's a fun time when you get a chill group together.

This game should be priced at $19.99, but since it's Capcom, that is not going to happen.
I still recommend checking it out, especially if you can get it on a 15% or more Christmas 2016 sale.
You still get a SP where you can go at your own pace or if you are brave enough play some MP co-op with some of these animals online. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL1A-bV1DxU

This game should be entertaining on console split screen with family and friends.
Or a cool distraction at a party or some other house gathering.

Steep seems like the cool secondary activities you would engage in, in a bigger, better game.
Like hunting and taming animals in Far Cry Primal.
So, if a great winter game existed and you travelled between mission locations via boards and skis, Steep would be the mission to mission activities.

The PC multiplayer base will probably be on the small side. So, I dont expect much value there.
Other than that, the game looks good and plays great. Not sure if it will hold your interest long term.
At $59.99, seems like a luxury buy.

Recommend trying the open beta.
Not recommend getting this for $59.99. But try the beta, and hopefully they will have a demo later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSHoqDUF7xQ

Enjoying the game so far, and I recommend it.
Frame rate still an issue. FPS drops in fights and on the streets.
Need patch. 1080p 50-55 fps on Ultra, on i7 4790-980GTX.

Updated first impressions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK77L5_g46k

Gameplay 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIykphxpFSQ

Intro Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyUEzbKLXPE

My Steam Group: http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/groups/nichstaroni

Played the campaign for 2 hrs, and I have enjoyed it a lot more than Black Ops 3. Maybe it's because the protaginist are human vs half man-half machine like in Black Ops 3. Or maybe because the story is just better and the characters have way better personalities.
The game looks and plays great. I average around 55 fps on max settings in 2560 X 1440 resolution on my I7 4790 with a GTX 980. So, 60FPS should not be a problem at 1080p. Even if you have a weaker PC, a few display adjustments and you should be there.
The guns sound, feel and shoot great. I dont have a favorite, I love em all.
So, a big thumbs up for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare campaign mode. A+
End Game: A+, I wish there were more missions. Maybe even a coop campaign.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrlDt3A6vqo
Here is my early impressions video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrUGHRbjLI
And I also set some early gameplay to Beethoven's 9th Symphony:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fInlA8iDcWA

https://www.nichstaroni.com

Update: Menu Issue (Assigning Favorite Skills and Items)
Assign favorite skills and items with "Toggle POV" key, default "ALT" key. Default "F" key did not assign or unassign favorites for me. So, if anyone else is having that issue that is what I did. I pressed the Toggle POV key, and it assigned my favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laIfFKRynmU
The below video contains Skyrim Remastered intro and some early gameplay.
Skyrim remastered is not Forza Horizon 3 beautiful, but it's better than the original.
However, when it comes to price and if it's worth it...I personally would pick up a game like this on a holiday sale.
Even if it were remastered by Jesus himself. Because the original came out so long ago, there is no hurry to get it a full price.
It will still look the same by Christmas or next Spring.

With all that said...Skyrim is a legendary game, so it is highly recommended, whenever you decide to get it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8DnP6XeeRs

Update:
After Oct 9, 2016 game update. You now have the ability to select 60FPS and Unlimited FPS. But it doesnt seem to work too well for me in game, as the game hovers are 30 FPS on a i7-4790 with a 980GTX. The game still does not look spectacular, as it should for a 2016 fall title.
I rewatched some of the old Mafia III trailers/videos from the publisher and they do say "Not In-Game Footage" a lot. So, if I were paying attention, I would've realized they never really showed the game graphically...
I am still liking the story, and the gun play (guns could be louder, beefier though) and still hating the graphics.
Game Experience AFTER Update Oct 9, 2016:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3LnQGBC3LQ
Initial Impression:
Apparently there will be a patch the weekend of October 8-9.
To launch a premium title with 30 fps lock on PC, is one thing...But what's the excuse for the low resolution textures?
Indoors, the game's textures, especially the character models look like they belong in a 2010 game, at best.
Story and dialogue are good so far, but the 30 fps, low resolution, inability to change brightness or adjust audio is absolutely ridiculous. No wonder they dodged early reviews.
I still recommend the game, for its story and gunplay which seem to be good. But the other stuff irritates and reduces the enjoyment of the game.
Good vs Bad - Early Impressions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G9bzwLqfXI
Game Experience BEFORE Update Oct 9, 2016:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clt63gcTvl8