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H2H: Nathan Drake vs. Indiana Jones

Posted: 10/16/2009 at 01:16PM

Last H2H winner (PS3 Slim vs. 360 Elite): *DRAW*

Our latest Head 2 Head competition has been inspired by the release of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Almost everyone loves Nathan Drake, the witty fortune hunter who seeks out hidden valuables from mysteries in history. Since the release of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, the original game in the series, many have compared Drake to the man who is most well known for chasing down ancient relics of great value, Indiana Jones. So we here at GamerNode are going to let you all decide on just who is the better treasure hunter.

Nathan "Nate" Drake:

Hero of the Uncharted series

Starred in: Uncharted video game series, announced and in-developement Uncharted movie.Occupation: Fortune HunterMotivation: Historical intrigue, thrill of the adventureWeapons of Choice: Pistol, FistsKnown Rel...

H2H: PlayStation 3 Slim vs. Xbox 360 Elite

Posted: 09/03/2009 at 04:18PM

Head 2 Head: PS3 Slim vs. Xbox 360 Elite

Last H2H winner (Sonic vs. Mario): *DRAW*

PlayStation 3 vs. Xbox 360: It's been a issue of debate for years now, and it is arguably the most hot-button topic of the current generation of videogames. But the issue has reached new heights recently, due to the introduction of Sony's PS3 Slim and the price drop of Microsoft's Xbox 360 Elite. So we here at GamerNode are going to pit these two against each other, profile them, and let your comments decide which will reign supreme.

PlayStation 3 "Slim":

The newest model of the PlayStation 3

Xbox 360 Elite:

The Elite has dropped in price and is now $299

So who will win? Will it be the more tech-advanced Slim, or the Xbox Live-assisted Elite? It's up to you, comment away!

[Mike Murphy]

H2H: Mario vs. Sonic

Posted: 08/05/2008 at 02:23PM

Head 2 Head Last H2H winner (E3 Media & Business Summit vs. Penny-Arcade Expo): E3

Today's Head 2 Head involves a rivalry that dates back to the early 90s and the 16-bit era of videogame platforms. That's about the time that Sega brought Sonic the Hedgehog onto the gaming scene with the sole purpose of combating Nintendo's established and popular mascot, Mario. Sega and Sonic were all about being "edgy" and "cool," portraying Nintendo games as much more sober experiences than their own. "Sega does what Nintendon't" was one marketing tagline that explained the company's stance perfectly. Mario and Sonic have been competitors ever since.

Mario:

Mario

Mascot for - NintendoCreated - 1981Occupation - Carpenter/PlumberNemesis - A princess-kidnapping, power-hungry, and arguably lovesick dinosaur-like kingSidekicks -...

H2H: E3 Summit vs. Penny-Arcade Expo

Posted: 07/14/2008 at 12:51PM

Head 2 Head Last H2H winner (Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat): Street Fighter

E3 week is officially here, so GamerNode is pitting two of the biggest U.S. gaming conventions against each other in gladiatorial combat. In one corner, we have the E3 Media & Business Summit, and in the other, we have the Penny-Arcade Expo. While E3 has been scaled down over the past few years, PAX has only grown from its humble roots, and is now a formidible opponent to the once-mammoth Electronic Entertainment Expo.

E3:

Where - The most polluted city in the U.S.When - Mid-week in JulyRun by - Pirate hunters and anarchistsWho can go - Select press, by invitation onlyWhat you get - Game developer & publisher booths; industry figures; press conferences; breaking industry news and announcements

PAX:

Where - The most overcast ci...

H2H: Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat

Posted: 07/03/2008 at 04:59PM

Two combatants enter; only one leaves: this is the credo of Head 2 Head.

GamerNode aims to bring the best match-ups and bitter rivalries in the videogame industry to our readers, who will be tasked with crowning a definitive champion of each contest. We may ask which of two games or companies is superior, or we may ask which of two industry figues would win in a knock-down, drag-out rumble, but whatever the stipulations, the winner is up to you. Comments will be tallied and listed in the next edition of Head 2 Head.

Round 1: Fight!

The first edition of H2H spotlights the original 2D fighting rivalry between Capcom's classic Street Fighter series and the brutal Mortal Kombat series from Midway Games

Street Fighter II molded the one-on-one competitive fighting template that would be emulated a t...