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Game Review Bits
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Written by Joe Siegler
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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
Axel & Pixel
Platform: Xbox 360
Developed by: Silver Wish Games
Published by: 2K Play
Release date: October 14, 2009
Official website: axelandpixelgame.com
Review Summary:
Axel & Pixel is a very colorful puzzle game, both in design and character. It suffers, however, from being exceptionally short and not terribly difficult. Axel & Pixel feels like it is geared towards the younger game players.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Read the full review below.
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General Gaming News Bits
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Written by Skyler
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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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KontrolFreek's FPS Freek and SpeedFreeks are some fairly new controller enhancements for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. They're a low cost controller add-on that'll work with the standard thumbsticks on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers, designed to improve your gameplay. I've been curious to test them out for some time, so when I received my FPS Freeks in the mail, I immediately equipped them to my Xbox 360 controller and booted up Halo 3. The one problem I always had in Halo 3 was the ability to take a sniper shot while under fire. Will the FPS Freeks help me?
At first I was a little skeptical. Simply because they were just an attachment that went on top of the thumbsticks. When I put them on, I noticed it was going to take awhile to get used to because your thumbs are positioned at a higher level. In the beginning, it actually gave me a bit of discomfort. However, after playing only two games of free-for-all on Halo 3, I immediately noticed some of my gameplay improved from the simple FPS Freeks. Since receiving them, I have actually gone undefeated in Team Snipers and only lost one game in Free-For-All. The goal I wanted to achieve was to snipe better without using the scope, and I can confidently say that my aim has improved greatly in the weeks since I have used the FPS Freeks.
Both the FPS Freek and SpeedFreek are available from KontrolFreek.com for $9.99 each. Each package includes a pair of the controller add-on. See more on "the science" of the FPS Freek and SpeedFreek here to get a better understanding on how the technology helps.
See more images of the FPS Freek and SpeedFreek on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controller here.
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Nintendo News Bits
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Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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Nintendo is adding some Halloween-themed games to the Wii Shop today. The third chapter of Tales of Monkey Island, Lair of the Leviathan, from Telltale Games and Ghost Mansion Party from Gameloft will be available. The SNES classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors from LucasArts is finally coming to the Virtual Console, along with Golden Axe. There are a couple of new games on DSiWare as well. See the details below for the new WiiWare, Virtual Console and DSiWare games coming out today, starting at 9am PST.
WiiWare releases:
Ghost Mansion Party
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Fazzy the ghost has been locked out of his mansion by some evil spooks, and he’s willing to give his treasure to anyone who can chase them out. Work cooperatively and competitively with friends and family to defeat the ghosts and discover a huge hidden treasure. Travel around this wild mansion in board-game fashion, landing on mini-games that everyone can enjoy. You’ll even engage in challenges on the board itself as you try to collect magic scrolls and hints to reveal the secret word that will open the doors to the treasure. Get your Wii Remote™ controllers ready – you’re about to play with them in ways you’ve never imagined.
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 3
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Comic Mischief, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: In the third Tales of Monkey Island chapter, Guybrush gets in deep – literally – as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic detour through the guts of a giant manatee. Our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava’s trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island’s moist and absorbing third episode, “Lair of the Leviathan,” will answer some of these urgent questions and raise even more as the five-month adventure builds to its epic climax.
Virtual Console releases:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors™
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: You will play the game as one of two brave kids: Zeke or Julie. Both kids use the same control scheme and have the same characteristics. If you’re playing in two-player mode, each player must pick a kid. You can’t have two Zekes or two Julies. Each player starts with three lives. When your life bar runs out, you lose a life. There are hidden 1-Up bonuses in the game. You may also earn bonus lives if you have 10 victims left when you finish a level. Get ready to conquer 48 levels of giant ants, mad scientists and big babies. Find seven bonus levels (look for the question marks), earn points and stockpile your water pistols and other weapons.
Golden Axe
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Blood, Fantasy Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: In this original arcade game that launched the popular Golden Axe series, the evil Death Adder has invaded your land and taken the king and princess prisoner. Three mighty warriors step forward to bring the villain to justice: powerful fighter Ax Battler, Amazon warrior Tyris Flare and mighty dwarf Gilius Thunderhead. They will use their weapons and magic to fight their way through Death Adder’s hordes. Along the way, they’ll mount fearsome, fire-spitting beasts to help even the odds. Team up with a friend and enjoy two-player simultaneous game play for a better chance of survival.
Nintendo DSiWare releases:
PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Aristocratic opponents square off in PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff, a game of strategy and deceit. Compete for points by adding or subtracting colored chips from rows on the game board and trying to guess each of your opponent’s secretly assigned chip colors. Once you’re confident in your deduction, issue a Call Out attempt to earn bonus points – at the risk of giving your opponent an extra point if you’re wrong. Three modes of play (Tournament, Free Play, DS Wireless Play) offer a variety of options, from facing off against an assortment of computer opponents to competing in a wireless match with up to four players. Throw Trick Cards into the mix and you’ve got a winning combination of tactics and trickery that’s sure to score points.
SUDOKU
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: SUDOKU offers hundreds of number-crunching puzzles that will stretch your brain power to the limit. Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection. From Easy to Insane, a total of five different levels are available for novices and masters alike. Enjoy a host of grid designs that will keep you coming back for more. This worldwide phenomenon delivers an exhilarating game of logic that’s not only challenging, but also surprisingly relaxing. It’s everything you want for a quick puzzle getaway. Make life easier by taking advantage of smart features like automatic annotation for effortless calculation of your achievements. Stumped? Get help with error-checking tools and friendly cell hints. Track your stats and test your reaction time with the in-game timer. This addictive brain game has been polished to perfection and renders a sleek design that’s easy on the eyes.
From Nintendo
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Sony PlayStation News Bits
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Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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PlayStation 3 owners will soon be able to enjoy Netflix instant streaming movies, as Xbox 360 owners currently do. Sony Computer Entertainment America and Netflix have announced that starting in November 2009, PlayStation 3 owners can get movies instantly via the internet on their PS3 system. If you are a current Netflix member, there won't be an extra charge to use the service on your PS3.
From the announcement:
"Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray's BD-Live(TM) technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet."
You can request the free Netflix Blu-ray disc today, here from Netflix.com. The added advantage that the PlayStation 3 Netflix has over the Xbox 360's Netflix is that you can use the PS3's internet browser to access the Netflix website. For those of you new to Netflix, monthly plans start at $8.99 a month, which includes the Netflix Instant Streaming service and one DVD out a time as well. Watch for it this November!
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General Gaming News Bits
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Written by Skyler
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Sunday, 25 October 2009 |
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Have you pre-ordered your copy of Modern Warfare 2 yet? The game will be released on November 10th, and if you haven't pre-ordered already, you might want to consider purchasing the game while Amazon.com and Walmart have their price war. Take a look at the details.
Amazon.com - Order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and get $20 off a future game purchase.
Walmart - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 includes a $20 eGift card for online purchases.
Previously noted on Cheapcollegegamers.com, Amazon.com and Walmart were offering up $15 vouchers. Since then however, it has been raised to $20. You can purchase Modern Warfare 2 in the Standard, Hardened or Prestige edition for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
via Cheapcollegegamers.com
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General Gaming News Bits
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Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
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Sunday, 25 October 2009 |
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There is a great deal happening on some recent games you may want to take advantage of. Best Buy has just kicked off a buy two games, get one free offer. There are some great games included in the offer like Uncharted 2, Batman Arkham Asylum, Need For Speed SHIFT, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Wii Sports Resort, and many more! There are plenty of games to pick from, just look for the "Buy 2, Get 3rd Free" text on the game listing.
Here are the details from Best Buy on how you can save:
Select three qualifying games from these extensive lists, and
add them to your cart:
- Xbox 360 games
- PlayStation 3 games
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Wii games
Excludes pre-orders. Items may ship separately. One free title per order.
See more details here at BestBuy.com.
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Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) News Bits
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Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
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Saturday, 24 October 2009 |
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Shadow of Destiny is a unique adventure/mystery game from Konami from the PlayStation 2 era, originally released in 2001. What made Shadow of Destiny so different was that it introduced players to alchemy and a mystery where you used time travel to solve your own murder. It's as much as a mind-bending experience as it is a time-bending one. Shadow of Destiny plays like a 3rd person game and takes place in a German town. If you missed out on Shadow of Destiny, you'll soon be able to play it on the PSP. Konami has announced that Shadow of Destiny will be coming in 2010 for the PlayStation Portable.
Konami explains Shadow of Destiny:
"Using a special time travel device, players will guide Eike through multiple time eras ranging between the 1500s, to present day, in attempt to find clues to unlocking the mystery behind his death. But remember, what you do in the past will affect the present.
Shadow of Destiny offers a fun and brain stretching experience that will keep players guessing the storyline until the very end through a number of Time Warp Puzzles. When solved, these puzzles give the players clues to reach the killer. Shadow of Destiny also features a number of multiple endings that can be unlocked through the players' course of choices throughout the game."
Shadow of Destiny is a game you don't want to miss, and is also worth another play through. Keep a lookout for it when it arrives next year. Watch for more at www.konami.com.
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General Gaming News Bits
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Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
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Saturday, 24 October 2009 |
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Electronic Arts and BioWare have announced that Dragon Age: Origins has gone Gold! That means it's out for production and set for a November 3rd release on the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3. Yes, that's right, the PlayStation 3 version will be released on the same date as the Xbox 360 and PC. At least in North America. Originally Dragon Age: Origins was going to be released on November 17th on the PlayStation 3, but BioWare was able to get the PS3 version up to speed to be out at the same time as the Xbox 360 and PC releases.
“We’re excited to confirm that all three versions of Dragon Age: Origins will be available to fans on November 3 in North America,” said Ray Muzyka, Group General Manager, RPG/MMO Group of EA, and Co-Founder, BioWare. “The Dragon Age: Origins development team was able to polish the PlayStation 3 version to our high standard of quality and we are ready to deliver the richest and deepest role-playing fantasy experience across all three platforms.”
For Europe, Dragon Age: Origins will be out on November 6th for the Xbox 360 and PC. The European PlayStation 3 release will be out at a later date in the region, so unfortunately European PS3 gamers will still have to wait a few more weeks for their game.
Visit the official website of Dragon Age: Origins at dragonage.bioware.com. Dragon Age: Origins will be available on November 3rd for the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3. Check with your favorite game shop for some bonus items that you'll be able to use in the game, including the Blood Dragon Armor. If you're looking for the Collector's Edition of Dragon Age: Origins, it looks like the EA Store is one of the last places to have any left for pre-order, so go for it soon!
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Game Review Bits
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Written by Roly G. (Shaul)
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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Brütal Legend
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Developed by: Double Fine Productions
Published by: Electronic Arts
Release date: October 13, 2009
Official website: brutallegend.com
Game summary from EA:
"Brütal Legend tells the tale of Eddie Riggs, played by Jack Black. The ultimate roadie, Eddie is the first person anyone calls when they need guitars tuned or stages rigged, and has a love for hot rods and a photographic memory for every heavy metal album cover, and the lyrics those albums contained. One night, a stage accident knocks Eddie unconscious, and he awakens in a world that looks very strange yet oddly familiar, a world where every heavy metal album cover and lyric Eddie knows has come to life, and where the evil emperor Doviculus and his demon army, The Tainted Coil, have enslaved the last remaining humans. When an oppressed people request Eddie’s knowledge of modern warfare, he pulls from his own experience in the only occupation he’s ever had, a roadie for a heavy metal band, and under his command, this barbaric force of hot-rods, Marshall stacks, leather, and chrome will bring this ancient world into the age of metal."
Review Summary:
If you've ever wondered how a '70s or '80s Metal album would be like in video game form, Brutal Legend is the world in which you'll find out. Within this world, created from the mind behind Psychonauts and Grim Fandango, you'll experience a meld of various gaming genres. Also, with appearances by many famous Metal artists and an amazing soundtrack, gamers are sure to enjoy Brutal Legend. Try a new experience that you can't go wrong with. Read the full review for a more detailed breakdown of Brutal Legend's pros and cons.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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