Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 2

Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 2 is the sixth installment of the popular Naruto Ninja Taisen (aka. Clash of Ninja) series. This is the first Naruto Shippuden game to feature time-skip Sasuke Uchiha as a playable character. New characters include Sasuke Uchiha, Sai, Yamato, and the return of others like Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya. Characters such as Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Chouji Akimichi, Shikamaru Nara and Asuma Sarutobi will be returning in their time-skip forms.

Two new features, "Danger Zones" and a hand seal function are included in the game. The first, "Danger Zones", are hazards on stages that can hurt the player's character when encountered (for example, spikes on cliff walls). The second feature included is a new hand seal mechanism, which can be used by the player to raise their character's attack power or health.

Contra 4

The Contra series, like any great and popular videogame franchise, has been spun-out into sequels almost at a bi-yearly rate since the creation in the arcade two decades ago. Contra games have been produced on systems across the whole spectrum, from the NES classics to the Genesis and Super NES, eventually moving into 3D on the PlayStation and Saturn, and ultimately capping off (currently, anyway) on the PlayStation 2 in Contra: Shattered Soldier and NeoContra. Each sequel had its ups, downs, pros, and cons, but ask the hardcore fanatics which one's their favorite and chances are they'll harken back to the old-school trilogy: Contra, Super C, or Contra III. Oh yea I frgot to mention this game is HARD. Very hard and will cause many of you to get frustrated. You should know what Contra is all about and should know how hard this series is. But i like it a lot and would recommened this to anyone who wants to play a classic game that just keeps getting better.



*****/5

Medal of Honor Heroes 2

It’s June 6th, 1944, and the war is in your hands. Step into the boots of OSS Operative John Berg and infiltrate Normandy from behind enemy lines to undermine the Nazi regime. On both the Wii and PSP systems, choose to tackle all-new missions in traditional single player campaign or engage in massive, 32-player online, continuous-joining multiplayer battles where you can jump into the battle at any time. The Wii version also features full support of the Wii Zapper (name not final), allowing for a more immersive WWII action than ever.

In addition to a full-fledged single player campaign, Medal of Honor Heroes 2 also features an all-new mode designed specifically for the Wii that simplifies gameplay for players of all skills levels for easy pick-up-and-play action. This mode plays like an old-school rail shooter — the Wii moves you around, while you do your part—taking enemies out and achieving objectives. For the PSP, Medal of Honor Heroes 2 will deliver the most comprehensive shooter experience to date on the PSP, with robust single player campaign and on-the-go 32-player multiplayer capability that allows you to battle it out, anytime and anywhere.

Its a cool game for the wii and another fun game for the WII Zapper!!! So try this out I cant believe actual good games are coming to the wii.

****/5

Metal gear Solid Prtable Ops +

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops + includes a new single player mode, “Infinity Mission,” in which players must advance from start to finish through increasingly difficult stages, gathering weapons and recruiting high-level comrades to build up their units. Additional multiplayer modes such as the Shooting Range to test player’s shooting skills in a deathmatch environment and a Training Mode to practice and sharpen their game controls will challenge even the most experienced tactical fighters. Using saved data from the original Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, players can create instant squads for battle. MPO+ also features more online maps, including an updated version of the REX Hangar area from the original Metal Gear Solid. More playable characters from the Metal Gear universe will be available, including Raiden and Snake from Metal Gear Solid 4 to form unique squads of commandos. Incorporating an improved support system, tutorials and improved in-game support helps players of all skill levels jump right into the action, or hone their skills to a razor’s edge.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men - a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath – and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience. Its anohter HITMAN game and also comes with a ticket to see the movie so automatically take off $10 for the price of the ticket. I would say rent this title first and see how you like it. There are a few problems mentioned but nothing that makes the game bad. Its justthere are better things out to play so after the holidays it will be one to check out.


***/5

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favorite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.

* Compete in stylized Olympic venues with authentic events to choose from including track & field, archery, skeet shooting, table tennis, gymnastics and more.
* Select your favorite playing style from the all-star cast of Mario and Sonic characters with four player types to choose from: all-around, technical, speed, and power.
* Game Modes: Try out each event individually with Single Match mode, compete for the highest overall score in a series of events in Circuit Mode, or take on challenges created specifically for each character in the Mission Mode. Up to four players can play together on the Wii. DS allows up to 4 players to compete via wireless connection.
* Unlockable stages where familiar items from the worlds of Mario and Sonic enhance the challenge of each unique event.


Sort of like WII sports 1 1/2 so if you like WII sports that much then try this title but if not its one you can pass up.

***/5

Assassins Creed

The first game in the Assassins Creed franchise is set in 1191 AD, when
the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and
feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities
by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the
main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Yes, you did read right the first part of the franchise which means there will be a second. An because of that the game doesnt live up to its full potential that I thought it would. You do play in two time periods past and present. The reason why you are doing this ill keep secret but your basically relving your ancestors previous life in a matrix style of jacking into the past. The visuals look amazing and the combat is ok but gets very repetative. The goal is the easiest to follow kill 9 guys thats it. thats the whole game right there. But to kill them you need to do a few side missions to learn more about them and the way of the land. Then you can kill them. So your looing at about 6-9 hours of gameplay. There are 3 cities in which you journey and explore. All in all the game is great just seems as if they hyped it up way to much and its going to let some people down. I say spend the money on MASS EFFECT and rent Assassins creed. But I wanna play more before i say its 100% not worthy of purchase. Again wensday TNA wil try to give you a full review.


***/5

MASS EFFECT

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action and role-playing game (RPG)
created by BioWare, the commercially and critically acclaimed RPG
developer of Jade Empire and Star Wars: Knights of the Old
Republic™.Mass Effect will deliver an immersive, story-driven
gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. Published by
Microsoft Game Studios, Mass Effect is an exclusive title for the
Xbox 360 video game system.

As one of the first human beings to step onto the galactic stage,
you face a grave threat that may destroy all of civilization. Your
job is complicated by the fact that no one believes that there is any
threat at all. Travel across an expansive universe, exploring the
uncharted corners of the galaxy, searching for pieces of the truth
in order to discover how to defeat the coming destruction.

I dont have the game but some associates of mine do have it and say its amazing. We all knew it was going to be and it deff. delivers on what we all were hoping t would. Stunning visuals and gameplay and the ebst story we have heard in awhile. So full review maybe wensday if I get the game.


5/5

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii hardware. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii.
I dont have the WI Zapper so I dont know how good it feels with that but from what I have seen it makes these rail shooters feel lke the classic arcade ones. this is a cool title and is one that I would say get if you got extra cash. I still say get Mario galaxy but this would be a second as far as wi titles go.


****/5

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (WII)

Those mischievous bunnies are back! In a hilarious sequel that is guaranteed to be even crazier and funnier than the first and with even more insane games to play. Let the party begin! After having invaded the world of Rayman, the insane Rabbids have a new objective: THE INVASION OF PLANET EARTH! They have established their base in a nearby shopping mall and have just begun training for their nastiest scheme yet! As part of their training, the Rabbids must carry out several missions around the globe to prepare themselves for World Domination. Rayman will now attempt to foil their plans by infiltrating their camp as one of them and hopefully stop this insanity!

Deff. Similar to the first game and the first one was very fun and one of the only launch games besdes zelda I actually liked. Check this out when it hits sometime in the next week or soo.

* New wacky games - 60 brand-new games that spoof popular culture and are even wackier than those featured in the first Rayman Raving Rabbids.
* Unique use of the Wii Remote – Discover new, innovative ways to play, with eight types of gameplay, including shaking, precision, dexterity and balance.
* Travel around the world - Take Rayman on a world tour to defend Earth from the Rabbids invasion. Travel to five different regions such as the USA, Europe and Asia, where players will challenge the Rabbids in the local environments.
* Customize Rayman and the Rabbids - Use more than 110 items (skins, hats, accessories and clothes) to dress Rayman and create your own Rabbids. Unleash your creativity with over 540K customization combinations.
* Multiplayer experience – Play co-op or battle up to three friends in all the games unlocked in the single-player campaign.


*****/5

Endless Ocean (wii) or Forever Blue (JPN)

The beauty of Endless Ocean is that players can do as much or as little as they like. The relaxed and calm atmosphere of the game gives divers the freedom to explore special locations such as shipwrecks and underwater ruins, discover and interact with sea-life, complete fish logs or simply relax in the soothing environment. The game opens with players onboard a diving boat, with a crew member who provides advice and tips on finding the best locations for fish and helps players advance the storyline. Players must assume the role of the diver, opting to go into the water to explore sea-life at their own pace utilising tools such as a camera or fish bait. In the cabin on the boat, divers can access the fish log to check out the fish that have been spotted, as well as carry out missions like photographing marine life. These missions unlock content, such as new items to use underwater, or different diving gear that can be used to customize the diver. Navigating their way through the depths using the Wii remote, players guide their character using the pointer’s cursor, visible as a bright blue dot. When players wish to interact with fish or plants they can highlight them with the pointer and press the A Button. By doing so, players discover new species and build up their fish log. What’s more you can also befriend companions like a dolphin which will become your partner and with whom you can train and swim with. For players really looking to kick back and relax Endless Ocean features several soothing modes. On the deck of the boat is a deckchair that allows the player to sit and watch the sea. Alternatively in the aquarium section of the game players can select fish they have seen and add them in an aquarium for a closer inspection. What’s more this game even doubles up as a tranquil screensaver if the Wii Remote is left untouched. The relaxed setting is further heightened with a tranquil soundtrack from New Zealand songstress Hayley Westenra. If players prefer to dive with a buddy, the Wii’s unique WiFi Connection Service allows players link up with their friends. By exchanging friend codes, two players may dive and explore the ocean together. In this co-op mode they have access to all the tools that can be used in single player mode, as well as an additional mode of communication controlled with the D-pad. With a fish logbook to complete, items to be salvaged and collected and the ability to listen to your own MP3’s via the Wii SD Card slot while you dive, Endless Ocean provides hours of entertainment.




I dont know when this or if this wll hit the US shores at all. But its a very strange japanese game and for some reason I liked messing around with it. Nothing I would say go run and find, but deff. keep some tabs on this just in case it does hit our shores.


***/5

Dementium The Ward

The Ward is a mature-themed first-person shooter/survival horror game for the Nintendo DS that tells the tale of a man who awakens to find himself alone in a mysterious, derelict hospital that is frozen in time. Confronted by the deadly, grotesque surgical experiments that wander the halls, a series of challenging puzzles and a cast of peculiar characters, he must face his deepest fears, unlock the mysteries of the hospital, and escape with his life.

The Ward offers a completely new experience on the Nintendo DS and pushes the platform to its limits with full 3D visuals and bone-chilling audio that brings the world screaming to life. The Ward also offers an intriguing psychological experience; one that challenges the mind to ask questions and think beyond the surface of the in-game surroundings. For those who survive the terrors that lie within the corridors and rooms, a shocking conclusion awaits.

Its a cool DS title that actually had my attention a few months back and had been wanting to try this. Its actually a cool game if you remember the metroid style for moving and shooting then you know how this game is controlled. It tries to do a horror fps and does a good job of it. Its not very long so I would say wait it out for about a month and get it cheap and enjoy. Unless you want a horror game for the DS then get it. The story and visuals arnt that great but the SOUND. WOW! Its realy good fr this type of DS game. I recommend this one for a gmefly/ used copy.


***/5

ACE COMBAT 6: Fires of Liberation

The Next Generation of Warfare Demands The Next Generation of Aces! With over 10 million copies
sold worldwide, the ultimate flight action series soars onto Xbox 360! This fall, the entire Flight Action genre
will be single handedly redefined as Ace Combat 6, the latest in the No.1 flight action series arrives on the next
generation console system to continue its absolute domination. Players can get in the cockpits of their favorite
authentically detailed combat aircrafts and command the allied assault force of aerial, naval, and ground combat
units. In addition, players will engage in fierce combat at an unprecedented scale and intensity as up to six
massive conflicts unfold at once at multiple locations in war zones rendered in photorealistic detail. For the first time in the Ace Combat franchise, players can prove their supremacy on a global scale in the intense multi-player online mode via Xbox Live!! Break the sound barrier and soar 360 degrees through the sky as battles and drama unfold around you on an unprecedented epic scale!
Visually this is the best looking game as far as flight games go. Everything looks soo good and the planes control and fly very well. The game itself is kind of difficult unless your use to the AC system. You can pick up a controller for this game but the 360 controller works very well so no real need to get it unless you need this and are a huge fan of the series. Seems to be a game I would say again wait till its used and cheap then get it play it and challenge me to a dogfight!


****/5

Viva Pinata: Party Animals

With Viva Pinata: Party Animals, players will take part in the most popular reality TV show on the island and compete in over 40 outrageous multiplayer party games. Starring an ensemble cast, including Hudson Horstachio, Paulie Preztail, Franklin Fizzlybear and Fergy Fudgehog, Viva Pi?ata: Party Animals invites up to four players to compete together in the comfort of their living room or with friends and family across the miles over Xbox LIVE. Viva Pinata: Party Animals is an easy pick up and play party game that provides hours of fun for players of all ages as they explore a dynamic world through an array of unique and quirky competitions. Boasting a spectacular visual style, along with new characters and challenges, Viva Pi?ata: Party Animals welcomes fans and newcomers to explore the craziest island party around. This is deff. for kids and huge fans of VP series but nothing to shout about for being a somewhat ripoff of some other titles.

* Huge variety of exciting minigames. “Viva Pinata: Party Animals” includes more than 40 minigames and a dozen foot races for players to compete against one another to collect candy and bonuses in exotic and hazard-filled locations.


**/5

Conan

Conan is an action adventure video game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat within an expansive fantasy setting. Players will follow the journey of Conan the Cimmerian as he fights a vicious battle against a variety of enemies and an elusive power that threatens to consume the world. Using everything at his disposal, including deadly weapons and environmental objects, Conan must fight everything in his path as he traverses a variety of unique realms within the Hyborian world.
This is not that bad of a game. Its nothing like god of war or some major 3rd person action games. But its something to tide you over for a weekend. The facial features reminded me of that of heavenly sword and the graphics are that of a polished GOW. The game will take you about 7 hours or so, enough to get through in a rental period. I will give this a decent score just because it kept my interest over a weekend until all the AAA titles are coming out.

***/5

Jericho

spectacular, creative, and unflinching realisation of a Clive Barker nightmare for next-gen console platforms and PC, Clive Barker’s Jericho is a new supernatural horror concept with story by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker.

Jericho deals with the mysterious reappearance of a lost city in a remote desert. When a form of evil that goes right back to the dawn of days resurfaces from there, a Special Forces squad, trained in both conventional warfare and the arcane arts, is sent in. Their mission: Hunt down and destroy the evil that lurks at the heart of the city before it destroys humanity.

Jericho is designed as an action horror title that will up the stakes in visuals and phantasmagorical special effects. Mingling the darkest elements of Barker’s horror fiction and films with an ambitious, age-spanning story, aimed at mature gamers, fans of Clive Barker and horror fiction enthusiasts.


NOPE!! this is what has been said about Jericho and its all bullshit! This game is a joke and shoud be buried with the ET games from atari. Its so shitty as far as everything goes and nothing seemed fun about this game. You can play a demo on ps3 or 360 and see for yourself. The game is soo dark that its very hard to see anything and the characters are not fun to play and it seems this game was just put out to see how many suckers would buy it cause its from a horrror person. Dont waste time like I did and go get COD4 or something else better than this title.

Naruto; Rise of ninja (360)

Well let me first of start by saying this is a really polished version of any naruto game I have ever seen. Its cool to see what some 2d/3d fighters can be on a hi-res system unless you get close and see facial features. The single player is ok its basically a go to this place and run my ramen everywhere.It also uses cutscenes from the anime which show you a lot of the story, but if your like me im 200+ episodes ahead of all this shit I dont wanna play this shit again. The reason to play this is for the online fighting you can do. Its just like the gamecube/wii fighters just now I can actually own fools on XBL. it seems that it might be tuff to find people since the two days I have had the game it takes like 5 to 10 minutes to even link up with soemone. The controls are easy if you get a good guide on what they are. I hade to find a manual just to figure all the controls out cause there is NO PRACTICE for the fghting aspect of it. The CPU wont stand and take it while you learn moves, you have to fight it making it tuff to practice the hard specials and what not. The sound is good with all the music from the show the bg bumer is that there is only english voice actors for the game, but a patch is in the works and was suppose to be out to add in the japanese language voices. I think thats a good idea for them since the biggest fans dont watch that CN bullshit cut to the bone style anime. If your in need of a naruto or some type of fighter then get this one otherwise pick up some GC imports of naruto: GNT 4 and youll be more satisfied I promise.

***/5

manhunt 2

The sequel to Rockstar's sinister action game about a man who wakes up in a living nightmare where he is being stalked for sport and must sneak through the shadows and kill by whatever means he can devise in order to fight his way out. The sequel picks up with a new lead character, new gangs, a new storyline with gruesome twists and turns, and much more. Its actually not as bad as I thought it would be for being a game that was banned in the UK. The killings (I found the uncensored version) arnt that brutal and dont differ that much from the frst game. The controls and visuals are the same and the gore isnt that bad. Its a decent game for 30 bucks and well worth checking out to see all the hype about it.


****/5

simpsons game

Simpsons fans, here's the chance you've been waiting for! Sure, you'll help
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie use all-new powers to save Springfield. But that's really just the excuse to become part of an all-new, completely original Simpsons storyline created by the show's award-winning writers. With voices from the full cast and the most spot-on Simpsons animations to date, Springfield comes to life like never before. Encounter over 100 favorite characters, plus 50 new ones, as you play 16 "episodes" filled with more than 8,000 lines of dialogue. You'll experience all the satire, parody, pop-culture references, and downright hilarity you've come to expect from the long-running series. The game itself is really funa nd I enjoyed the demo of the game very much as short as it was. This is one that if the price was a little bit cheaper i would go for so I will say rent it and when it becomes used r what not pick it up fr 20-30 dollars then it will be worth every penny and achievment it unlcks lol.


***/5

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations another GBA to DS port that just seems to close all the loopholes of the first two titles. This of course will be Pheonix's last trial and case before moving on. It also does a good job of tieing all the things together for a HUGE finale case. I wont spoil anything for you but if you havnt played any of these titles you need to. A friend of mine got me hooked and I play this when I can. I also cant wait for the true new platform of the genre for the DS.

*****/5

Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles

Castlevania is one of my all time favorite series and every game I have played of the series has been very good. X chronicles is no different with the story taking place in 1792, X Chronicles follows Richter Belmont as he battles to return Dracula to the oblivion from which he came. Having seen his beloved Annette kidnapped by Dracula, Richter must wield the legendary Vampire Killer whip and fight through the corrupted countryside to Dracula’s Castle to stop this horrific scenario from destroying humanity. The gameplay and visuals are very good and look like a very upscaled version of the NES Castlevania. Sound is spot on with classic sounds and music and controls are basic as usual. The only part that I see to be a downfall is the difficulty. WOW, this game can get Hella hard at some points much like Ghost ad Ghouls on the PSP. You can also unlock the original version of Rondo of Blood, localized in English for the first time as well as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. So if your a fan as I am pick this ttle up and give it a whirl you wont be dissapointed.


*****/5 SUPERB

Front Mission (DS)

is a strategy video game developed and published by Square in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super Famicom in Japan). Front Mission is an ongoing saga intertwining the storylines of various heroes and their epic battles involving mechs. The games feature a very broad range of mech customization, where each individual part of the mech can be tweaked for the greatest possible performance. Its a fun game if your into this sort of gameplay but nothing I would run out and buy. I played the first four game and I love the Mech customization aspect of the games but the gameplay is inda blah and the stories dont seem to get better. Rumor has it the 6? or 5? cant remember, will be on next gen so lets hope for that one. Gameplay for the DS is cool its a grid based game so I cant go into detail very much lol.



**/5

NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution

What can I say I love the Naruto games. They are Fun fighter and this one is no different. The major thing this title is lacking is that of the Japanese voice overs. That is a huge loss for me since I prefer that to the kiddy US versions. That aside if you have played any of the GNT series of naruto fighters be it 1 - 4 then you already have played this title those import games are all collaged into the wii title with new envronments as well as some other features. If you want to play a Naruto game and want a good fighter stick with this one since the Shippudden Ex 1-2 wont work on the US wii as of yet.

* 20 available characters – Among the available characters will be original characters such as Naruto, Sasuke or Sakura, but other characters will include some never seen before in the Clash of Ninja series. Plus, the characters will have all new animations for the Wii!
* Battle it out in one of eight stages – Each of the eight stages will have two distinct combat zones that allow players to beat their opponent in one stage and then continue to pile on the punches as they transition to the next combat zone.
* Exclusive content for North America – This game will include all new game effects, new interactive environments and an all new special attack animations which will deliver exclusive content for North America.
* Various game modes - Game modes include: story mode, score attack, timed attack, survival, 2P Versus, 2P Score Attack, 2P Survival and 1-4 Multiplayer Versus.
* Three special mini-games created especially for the Wii Remote – Shuriken Throw, Rasengan Training and Shadow Clone Trick.


***/5

Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure

Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure is a game that I dont think many of you gamers have heard of before. I read a few things about it in EGM and GI magazine and it looked promising. Well The final version is out and it lived up to my expectations. Its a unique puzzle game that utilizes the wii remote very well to help you solve a lot of the quirky puzzles you will face throughout the adventure. If you got some extra dough and want a wii game to play this is one that will be right up our ally.


* Make full use of the unique Wii Remote controller to explore and
interact with the environment
* Seven themed stages each including multiple sub-areas
o Jungle ruins, ice temple, airship, ancient castle and more
o More than 20 sub-areas to explore
* Variety of distinct bosses
* More than 35 enemies to encounter and outwit
* More than 80 objects to manipulate
* More than 500 items to search for and collect
* More than 40 hours of gameplay

****/5

Ghost Squad (Wii)

Finally a light gun game thats fun for the wii. The Ghost Squad is a Special Forces unit established in strict secrecy by the U.N. to combat terrorism and carry out special highly-classified missions without leaving a trace. As an elite member of the Ghost Squad, players will complete dangerous missions such as eliminating terrorist groups, releasing hostages, deactivating bombs, and even rescuing the U.S. President when terrorists hijack Air Force One!

- The full arcade experience of Ghost Squad comes to the Wii along with exclusive additional content, including a Multiplayer mode for 1-4 players and much more.

- One of the first light gun games to arrive on the Wii, Ghost Squad will take full advantage of the unique controls of the Wii Remote.

- Three dangerous missions bring a new gameplay experience every time with multiple levels, alternate routes, changing daylight, a variety of player choices and secret weapons and costumes to unlock.

- Alone or with up to three squadmates, players will rescue hostages, apprehend suspects and deactivate bombs as they eliminate terrorist threats around the world.

- Unlock 25 different tactical weapons including sniper and assault rifles, submachine guns, handguns, and more.

- Ghost Squad operatives on missions in complete darkness will utilize night vision, thermo vision and a flashlight to ensure that the operation is a success.

This is one that will be fun for about a week and will hopefully be a budget game! So get ready to kill some terrorist on the wii and save the day. Oh wait didnt time crisis do this already?


****/5

Dewys Adventure; My Sims; Anubis II; Crash Titans (WII)

Clumping these games together cause they should all be bargain games for about 10 - 20 dollars each. There not that bad although anubis looks like it was for ps1. They all have that appeal for little children and thats what the Wii was geared for so they are hitting the market and hitting it hard with this shit. Im not goign to review these games because none of you wil aactually pick them up the only thing I will say is that dewy's adventure takes the prize over any of them simply because the water story sounds really cool and the details are actually kinda fun and make you wanna learn what else little dewy can do.


**/5

TIMESHIFT

sucks end of review.

*/5

PGR 4

Im not a huge racing fan, im going to say that right now. The racing games I do like are very arcade like and have no real simm feel to them (burnout, need for speed, etc.). PGR 4 is the game I recommend you give a shot. Its very detailed and the cars handle very smooth but not soo smooth that it takes the fun out of the game like Forza and GT do for me. Its got that arcade style but with the simm surroundings all wrapped up together into one package. The courses that I have played are pretty cool and allow you to practice your racing styles to take online to the actual fun games. The addition this time around seems to be rain and the motorcycles. Almost every track seems to be wet or slick to show off the hi-res textures put into the cars as well as the surrounding track. The vehicles and motorcycles handle well in my opinion and move and flow very well. The AI is really good and will interact with you when you pass them or they pass you kinda thing with gestures and breaking and some other features. The sound is beautiful with some cool mixes of tons of types of music all thrown in to keep up with the tempo and local of the races. This is one I recommend testing out on a weekend and seeing what you think. I wont buy this but definetly will be playing it until I have to return it to the store.

****/5

Star wars Battlefront: renegade (PSP)

So if you are a fan of the battlefront series do not pick up Renegade! This is a terrible version of the series with very little in my opinion to offer you. The multiplayer is ok and the visuals and gameplay are terrible. Its the same game as before just with some updates. The first hour I was playing I couldnt figure out how to shoot and aim with ease it was very difficult. Its frustrating to put this title on a system with one analog stick so why do it? This is one to pass on and wait for the next-gen installment for the ps3 and 360 whenever that is.

*/5

The Orange Box

Wow, was kinda wanting to wait for the PS3 version so I could play the mods for team fortress but im not waiting till december, lame!!. This game is awesome. All the games are really fun and well worth the price of sixty bones. Its all in all well over 80+ hours of gaming in one box. The visuals are really good and look how they should look on a nice pc but ive been told the pc version of this box looks even better. No point in delving into the story of the HL games cause you should know them and if you dont play them cause the story is amazing. Portal is a fun game although short still very fun. Team fortress!! its awesome and I will see you bitches on there fore some multiplayer action. WPP TF crew soon to come signup here and now to be apart of my league lol!! So go get this well worthy boxset of some really cool games.

*****/5 GOLDEN!!

Syphon Filter: Logans shadow

Wow! This in my opinion is the best PSP game I have played on the system. Well until GOW and FFCC come out for the system. This has a really cool story and the copntrols are actually not that bad they seem to work well but the aiming could be better. This is one of the few psp games I want to finish all the way through and recommend that you pick it up or rent it. The cutscenes are done very well and make me want to play the first syphon filter for the psp Dark Mirror, which is also very good and recommended. But with the good story, decent controls and fun gameplay this is one you cant pass up and nows the time to dust off the psp and put down the DS for a bit.

****/5 WORTHY!!


***** Just got the ps2 version of dark mirror and recommend this over the psp version simply cause the controls are easier to use and make the game that much better*****

LAIR

well, let me start off by saying that this game looks very nice. The musky colors of brown and grey make up the tone of the atmosphere for this game. It has a very medevil gritty tone to it. It feels like a dragon game with its seaside locals and moutainous terrain. The in-game visuals have some problems. There are in-game cutscenes that just look like a shitty ps2 game with the framerate messing up and the characters going through walls and what not. But when in the air the scope of the game is very nice letting you see from far away and making it blurry to show scope. When getting up close and personal with one of these beast you get to see very good detail on the dragons and their movements. they almost have like a boxing match between one another and its rather fun to see that happen, just one of the many in-game action scenes. The other part you get to play is ground combat with the dragon and tear up on soldiers and buildings and catapaults and what not. This has a decent framerate and of course the fire looks very good and sometimes you will get a slowdown to see yourself devour some enemies. In the game you pay as rohn one of the dragon riders you play through a war between two factions of course and so on and so fourth. The story is kind of bland and nothing that seemed to keep my interest. The story although may be cool just wasnt what made me wanna play this game. It was the visuals and the fact that im on a dragon. There are a few things lacking in the game that would help the gameplay. There is no radar at all so sometimes you cant tell if your going after a good or bad guy until the shoot or soemthing. Nothing to hard with that just something that seemed odd to be kept out but I do agree that it would sort of lose the realism of the game. They do throw in an arrow for objectives if you get turned around and what not which did help on some of the levels but didnt hinder my playing. Lastly lets get to the controls. All I can say is what the FUCK were they thinking when only saying six axis only! That was a huge mistake in my opinion. First off there is a deep learning curve because of that. Some of the moves do not respond the the way you want them to, I still am having trouble doing the 180 turnaround by flicking up the controller. The tutorial at the beggining is kind of shitty so you may find yourself playing through it once or twice just to get the fulll swing of things. The ground combat however supposrts the analog stick to move about and such which makes me wonder why not give me that option from the get go. That is the biggest thing pulling this game down is its frustration with the controls. This is worth a rental or picking up when it hits around 30 dollars or so. I picked up the rental today and im about 5 levels in and pretty happy with the game minus the controls. I see why the reviewers gave this game and average rating. Due to the lack of depth put into certain areas this game is pulled down to just another rouge squadron with terrible controls.


***/5 stars

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam

So im a huge huge HUGE Gundam fan. So no matter what I will own this game. The demo is up and it is actually really cool, you can play as Heero Yui (Gundam Wing) and what looks like Domon Kasshu (Gundam G Fighter) and another Gundam pilot. Im hoping the whole slew of gundams will be unlockable but I havnt read up on all of it yet. Also if online play is in this I will be super excited and I dont know what else. The level of course is a typical Dynasty Warriors level. It has a huge plain and tons of enemies with certain objectives to accomplish. There are power-ups for you to obtain and what not to speed up or help your mech as you battle. The visuals look nice for a gundam game, of course the land isnt too detailed but cmon your in it to beat up and blow up mechs. The Mech you get is WING 0 one of the better mechs from the series and he of course has his head machine guns his buster rifle and the energy sword. All of this together made for an enjoyable demo and worth checking out. Im hoping this will retail for about 40 to 50 dollars especially fi it doesnt have onlie co-op or multiplayer.

The Darkness ....UGH

The game is amazing nothing wrong with the game other than its like 6 hours long!!!!???!!! I beat this in a matter of one all nighter. The story and stuff were very cool and very dark. I wont spoil anything for anyone on the story, but the darkness true form is not that impressive. There arnt any boss battles in the game just some guys that are amazing shooters. I died from aguy shooting about 2 miles away using blindfire. Be prepared for alot of dieing cheaply and redoing a level or section all over again. This is some of the most frustrating thing ive ever seen in a FPS, it took me to the end of the game to figure out that constant moving back and forth does help in not dying a lot but makes it hard to shoot cause the auto aim isnt that great but still gets the job done where its needed. The darkness powers are badass the only on thats frustrating is the wallcrawler I call it. That one can be a pain in a few spots cause if you get turned around it can be a pain to get your barrings back and what not. The black hole power is a life saver the second you earn this you will use the shit out of it it will help you out for the end of the game. The last bad thing I have to say about the game is the I guess progression. PAY ATTENTION to everything you hear and use the back button to find your next point of origin. There is no map with a star to tell you where to go. Its suppose to put you in the shoes of "JACKIE ESTACADO" and want you to feel as if your in his life. If anyone gets stuck you can post on here or message me on googletalk and I will help you out. The agme is very fun and very pretty, I deff. recommend renting this title over buying it. 6 hours of gameplay and multiplayer so bad I dont wanna discuss it on here isnt something to spend 60 dollars on. Lastly I will give you to pieces of advice. 1) Devour everyones heart youll figure it out when you get into the game. 2) look at the achievments list its easy to get a lot of them from this game, if you work for them.

3/5 ***

I though I better add in some multiplayer stuff. There is deathmatch and CTF for this game where you can change into a darkling and use some of the powers from the game. But its terrible nultiplayer. It reminded me of PREY. it was that you run with your legs and stuff and your torso doesnt move it looks like there both moving differently its weird to me. But its like they threw this in to make more sales. Because most people figured it be short so if multiplayer is there then more people with get it and think it will last longer with that, but not if its REALLY BAD!!

GRIM GRIMOURE

This is a game that I dont think anyone has ever heard of. Its a strategy game that is similar to starcraft or any RTS. Its about a girl who is attending this magic school and is learnig how to become a mage. Its got the artwork of Odin Sphere which makes it look beautiful and so good that a 2-d sprite can look so good. The game has you summon elf's to collect mana and give you power. You then click another icon, basically a crystal, to summon more elves and fairies and what not to battle and collect. You do all this with a finger that you use to scroll around the screen. The battle system is that of a RTS but its different and geared towards the Ps2. This game is not for everyone cause its an RTS. But im not an RTS fan and I like the way this plays and im enjoyed C&C3. Im only about 45 in into this game so story wise im not to the main line yet, but im excited to see more.



4/5 ****

Lost My Post

Due to spring cleaning all of my post from 2005-2006 as well as some up into 2007 were lost from the server before I could back them up. I apologize very much so for this incident and will try my best to either re-write them or something of the sort.

-andrew