Last night my friends and I completed Kassimir (Kashmir) Mechanism on COD:BO Nazi Zombies Ascension map. It was so cool and so much fun; here is why:
Friends
My three friends are all over the country: Alex (Florida), Jerry (Ohio), Nick (Oregon). It’s great that we can get together on-line, work together, and have great laughs.
Something New
I knew there was more to Ascension than just launching the rocket and getting to the Pack-a-Punch machine. “Help me… Repair the mechanism…. She is coming” was my first clue. Thankfully the internet gave me some emerging tips and clues. Knowing we were one of the first to complete this is awesome.
Co-operation
It took us two tries. The first time, Nick’s system disconnected before we completed the Node that requires 4 players. Our strategy, involves falling back to a lander to escape just before we are overwhelmed by the horde. Getting everyone on the lander before launch, and staying together while running, requires good communication.
Which way, Alex?
Movie quotes and goofs
I got a monkey. I’m through. Mr. Cheeny. Excuse me while I whip this out.
If I have to explain, it looses its charm.
While waiting for the 2 minute clock to expire, we had a zombie crawler arrive. We were dancing around, trying to stay under the platform - Jerry was downed twice.
We also tried the final step mid-round; bad mistake.
How did we do it? You can search
YouTube and
callofduty.wikia.com for details. The only variant seems to be the equipment/guns needed to power the device at the very end. We had two Porter X2 Ray Guns, a Zeus Cannon, Skullcrusher (M16), and the Matryoshka Dolls. When the Gersch Vortex begins, shoot into it will all you have. I also used the M16’s grenade launcher. I think we tried the last step 5-6 times before getting it to work; we were at wave 20. My guess is that you need 4 upgraded weapons and the Matryoshka Dolls – maybe a grenade or rocket launcher. The internet will eventually figure it out.
To me this is the joy of gaming: collaborating with your friends to beat zombies – or Samantha, or some other common foe.
How did we do it? You can search YouTube and callofduty.wikia.com for details. The only variant seems to be the equipment/guns needed to power the device at the very end. We had two Porter X2 Ray Guns, a Zeus Cannon, Skullcrusher (M16), and the Matryoshka Dolls. When the Gersch Vortex begins, shoot into it will all you have. I also used the M16’s grenade launcher. I think we tried the last step 5-6 times before getting it to work; we were at wave 20. My guess is that you need 4 upgraded weapons and the Matryoshka Dolls – maybe a grenade or rocket launcher. The internet will eventually figure it out.
To me this is the joy of gaming: collaborating with your friends to beat zombies – or Samantha, or some other common foe.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox360) Finished the confusing campaign quickly. I've done most of the Special Ops boards. The real joy is in the on-line multiplayer. On the PS3, I've only played the muliplayer. I also bought the DLC for both systems at $15 a pop. Not worth it.
Dead Space (Xbox360) What a fun game! Slightly scary; the best part is the sound.
BioShock 2 (Xbox360) Another winner from 2K. I enjoyed this one almost as much as Bioshock. The controls are better, the exciting world is unchanged, and the story is good. I just does not have that sense of wonder when I first entered Rapture. I'm waiting on friends to play the muliplayer portion.
God Of War (PS3 - redone in HD) What an amazing game! Great story and puzzles. Gameplay kept evolving. I was completely entertained. I'm going to start GoW2 before I get GoW3.
Splinter Cell Conviction This game had the longest credits I have ever seen - movies included. Half way through the sound stopped. Oh, the game. It was OK. Good stealth play. I liked the addition of the assignation function. I've started the Special Ops boards, but I would like to play with someone.
