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Gamesta.com reveals the new announcement from Shank developer Klei Entertainment. They're moving away from the straight forward approach of slitting throats and are going through the stealthy shadows now with Mark of the Ninja.
Default Prime writer Kyree Leary has recently been thinking about bosses in video games. Specifically, how many of them cause him to not finish the game. From Final Fantasy to Shank, Kyree goes on a rant about his problem with some of their bosses.
NoobFeed.com almost can't contain the amount of incredible deals that lucky PC people can enjoy this season. The Humble Indie Bundle 4 might well be the most awesome of them all with Super Meat boy, Shank, Bit.Trip Runner and much more. And that's without IndieRoyale or GamersGate in the picture. It's backlog time!
In this week's edition of The Catch-Up, Kyree discusses several games that he can't bring himself to return to, regardless of how much positive press some may have received.
Default Prime writer Kyree Leary turns the tables in this week's iteration of his column, The Catch-Up. Here are some possibly-missed games that he thinks you should make up for.
"Shank is a man with no time to mess around. If his name didn’t show that – quite literally emphasizing his favorite past time – then the gameplay and structure of Klei Entertainment’s new side-scroller should. Shank is one mean mother out for revenge, and he’s going to kill whoever gets in his way to achieve retribution."
"I played through the entire thing and set it down with severely mixed feelings. You can either read the next sentence or you can read the whole review, but know this: Shank is the Juicy Fruit of action games. It's juicy and fruity and awesome beyond easy description, but in the end I'm not sure if this is a game I'm eager to recommend."
"Shank, Klei Entertainment’s newest action title, is sold on the premise of slick comic-style visuals and a demanding combat system. Fans of old-school beat-’em ups will feel immediately comfortable with what the game represents and how it is played. With consideration to the game’s clearly defined direction, Shank still manages to have a few modern surprises; some good, and some bad."
All Age Gaming's Ian Crane reviews one of the latest Xbox Live Arcade games, Shank. Shank is a 2D cinematic brawler inspired by classic beat 'em ups and graphic novels and is definitely not for the feint of heart. Does this game provide some of the best no-nonsense fun you've had for a while, or is it best to dodge this Shank when it comes for you?
Shank is the new Xbox Live Arcade and PSN game that everyone is talking about. Who doesn't love ample amounts of blood?! But beware, this video is the final boss in this violent beat 'em up. Don't say we didn't warn you.
"This week the absence of David does not shake BonusEXP's foundations. ZombiePie from the Giant Bomb community joins Pat and Andy this episode.
A mountain of games are discussed as usual, including but not limited to: Mafia 2, Shank, Metro 2033 PC demo, Halo 3 and Quake 1 multiplayer, Saint's Row 2, and Battlefield Bad Company. Your experience may vary. Gaming news is also discussed, as well as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (the movie)."
"From developer Klei Entertainment and publisher EA comes a side scrolling bloodbath that is told in a “Kill Bill” fashion.
Early on gamers will know very little about the hero other than the fact that he wants a lot of people dead and he knows how to get it done. Gradually though more and more about Shank’s past and his connection to the people on his hit list is revealed.
All-in-all though Shank is a fun and blood filled adventure that fans of any Tarantino film should enjoy though I w..."
"Shank is a game with terrific art design that’s well produced but doesn’t have everything at optimum levels as far the gameplay side of things is concerned. Klei has laid down a good foundation for the side-scrolling action of Shank, but things don’t feel as entirely fleshed out as they could be and ultimately the last few stages get really repetitive. Despite the gameplay issues, Shank still feels like a fresh experience in the side-scrolling genre and should be checked out by those looking ..."
The new ultraviolent PSN and XBLA title Shank takes some gameplay mechanics from the ever-popular Smash Bros. series. The accessibility of the controls and the over-the-top action is just another reminder of how much the former Nintendo classic has influenced the newest 2D brawler.
Two new 2D brawlers hit up Xbox LIVE Arcade today in the form of the hyper-violent Shank and the comic book turned movie turn back to a comic book game, Scott Pilgrim vs the World.
"A good mix of releases this week with Mafia II from 2K Games leading the charge on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. We've also got the Wii flying in like grease lightning with a new party game based on the classic Grease movie and the exclusive NHL 2K11."
"In this day and age it’s rare that we see 2D side-scrolling action games pop up. Sadly the genre that was once so popular in video games has become a niche of sorts on consoles or the go-to genre for web based games. But the genre is slowly making a comeback with Klei Entertainment’s action filled game Shank at the forefront.
Set to release next week on the PSN, XBLA and PC, I was able to talk to Jamie Cheng, the founder and CEO of Klei. Mr. Cheng was nice enough to spare some time out o..."
"When Shank, the latest stylish game from Klei Entertainment, was revealed, it created a buzz that spread through the internet for days. On the eve of its release, we talk to Jamie Cheng, Founder and CEO of Klei, about Shank and its development"
"While these games embody everything that is good about videogames, they have been MIA for the past decade. However, developers have thrown these games an extra life, and the old school is coming to the new via the PSN, XBLA, and even the Wii."
August has traditionally been the start of an avalanche of new blockbuster video game releases and 2010 is no different. Here are the top five most-anticipated upcoming games in August.
"Jeff Agala, comes from Klei Entertainment, where he is currently working on a nifty little blood-fest of a game called "Shank". Not only is Agala able to draw the most badass characters, but he also has an undying love for classic games."
"The exciting 2D side-scrolling kick-the-shit-out-of-everything game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by EA has been given a release date of August 24th on the Playstation Netork and August 25th on Xbox Live Arcade and will set you back $15, or the equivalent 1200 Microsoft Points. If this is the first you’ve heard of Shank, check out the trailer below and get lost in the games beautiful art style."
"EA Partners, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, and award-winning independent development studio Klei Entertainment announced today an exclusive publishing agreement to bring the provocative new game Shank to Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC this summer."
Neoseeker got a chance to visit PAX, the Penny Arcade Expo, getting them a glimpse at Elemental, Stardock's new 4x Fantasy set game, and the scrolling shooter Shank! As well, they visited a panel and watched Gabe and Tycho answer dozens of questions, and visited some other attractions! Day 1 is complete!
Stick around soon for news on the other days!
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