It’s like Crack.

Over the last few months I’ve been increasingly addicted to all that is EA’s Battlefield 2142. I was a fan of the Battlefield series before, and I was actually thrown off by 2142, the whole futuristic feel to the game is a big change to the series. I purchased 2142 the day it was released and I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it at first. However I was surprised by the pipe-dream realism that 2142 has accomplished. I mean, when you think that this game is over 100 years into the future I guess most of it isn’t too far fetched, most of the weapons are familiar and all of the unlocks you can earn are just wicked.

Regardless, the key word there is ‘earn’, the ranking system in 2142 is nothing like I’ve seen before and that’s one of the features that make it so addictive. Currently my guy ‘Mark0’ is a Master Sergeant Gold, a friend of mine who purchased the game at the same time and has spent more time playing it; currently he is a Warrant Officer Gold. With each rank you have the ability to unlock new items such as upgraded weapons or devices like IPS shields or Sentry Guns. The ranking system may be the highlight of 2142 but the innovative game play modes keep you going too. The Titan mode is exclusive to 2142 where you actually battle to destroy the apposing force’s ‘Titan’ ship which is essentially a flying aircraft carrier. Very cool.

Anyways, when I’m complaining about never having any free time, it’s possible that it just might not be solely consumed by work