Monday, June 30, 2008
Price Cut For Xbox 360
The Hollywood Reporter got confirmation from a major retailer that the rumored $50 price cut for the 20GB Xbox 360 is real. A Radio Shack ad confirms the rumor too. It's coming around July 6th, and the new price will be $299.99. If you don't have a Xbox 360, maybe it's time to buy one?
Now to the Future
Now to look into the future at games you cannot afford to miss. It's a great time to be an Xbox 360 owner.
In the near future we have Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution it is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meier’s Civilization series of strategy games, featuring the famous “just one more turn” addictive gameplay that has made it one of the greatest game series of all time. Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution has been designed and built (by the legendary Sid Meier and his team at Firaxis) from the ground up for consoles and handhelds delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms.
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is a watershed game offering players a chance to experience the epic empire building world of Civilization in a whole new way – in an accessible, visually immersive, fast paced, action-packed world that gamers crave.The demo is on the xbox live marketplace for anyone to check out. The game is so addictive and the demo only gives you a limited number of turns which believe me are not enough. This releases for Xbox 360 on July 8th.
They went with a more cartoonish look but the Civilization we know at love is preserved intact and is very pretty to look at nonetheless and with online multiplayer via xbox live!
Gears Of War 2: Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde for the survival of humanity. Gears of War 2 is an epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution. Gears of War 2 raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3, delivering a bigger, badder, and more intense experience as the story continues. Only on Xbox 360!
Fallout 3: Vault 101 – Jewel of the Wastes. For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington DC and its environs, now known as the Capital Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the US all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec® engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you’ve ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father, and the truth. This is by Bethesda Studios, the same developer who made the Elder Scrolls Oblivion for Xbox 360.
Borderlands: An extraordinary cooperative experience, allowing for multiple players to share the same game experience simultaneously online. Players can freely join or leave each other’s games at anytime, or choose to play in the full single-player mode. Borderlands features life-like character animations, impressive real-time physics, and customizable vehicles.
Gearbox Software has developed revolutionary new technology to create Borderlands’ incredible layers of gameplay depth. Borderlands features a groundbreaking content generation system allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customization.
In the near future we have Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution it is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meier’s Civilization series of strategy games, featuring the famous “just one more turn” addictive gameplay that has made it one of the greatest game series of all time. Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution has been designed and built (by the legendary Sid Meier and his team at Firaxis) from the ground up for consoles and handhelds delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms.
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is a watershed game offering players a chance to experience the epic empire building world of Civilization in a whole new way – in an accessible, visually immersive, fast paced, action-packed world that gamers crave.The demo is on the xbox live marketplace for anyone to check out. The game is so addictive and the demo only gives you a limited number of turns which believe me are not enough. This releases for Xbox 360 on July 8th.
They went with a more cartoonish look but the Civilization we know at love is preserved intact and is very pretty to look at nonetheless and with online multiplayer via xbox live!Gears Of War 2: Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde for the survival of humanity. Gears of War 2 is an epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution. Gears of War 2 raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3, delivering a bigger, badder, and more intense experience as the story continues. Only on Xbox 360!
Fallout 3: Vault 101 – Jewel of the Wastes. For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington DC and its environs, now known as the Capital Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the US all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec® engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you’ve ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father, and the truth. This is by Bethesda Studios, the same developer who made the Elder Scrolls Oblivion for Xbox 360.
Borderlands: An extraordinary cooperative experience, allowing for multiple players to share the same game experience simultaneously online. Players can freely join or leave each other’s games at anytime, or choose to play in the full single-player mode. Borderlands features life-like character animations, impressive real-time physics, and customizable vehicles.
Gearbox Software has developed revolutionary new technology to create Borderlands’ incredible layers of gameplay depth. Borderlands features a groundbreaking content generation system allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customization.
Return Part 2
Well, finally after I had just posted my return on my blog my computer decides to join the junk heap and I had to replace it. But, I'm back now and now I have a spare computer in case of calamity. I know I have been gone a super long time and I apologize. Looking back on my last posts I realize just how much I have to post. I will post mini-reviews of what I have played and enjoyed to keep the space to a minimum.
Battlefield Bad Company:
Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusion s’ bleeding-edge Frostbite™ game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Featuring a deep, cinematic single-player experience loaded with adventure and dark humor, the game delivers the series’ trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where nearly everything is destructible.
Alone in the Dark:
Provides a complete next-generation, action-packed experience within a highly detailed, free-roaming environment, featuring a mixture of astonishing real-time physics and full environmental interaction. The game is being developed by Eden Games, a leading first-party studio of Infogrames/Atari and considered amongst the finest in the industry. (Debuted worldwide for the first time at the Microsoft X05 event in Amsterdam. Original PC game released in 1992 is widely considered the first "survival horror" game.)
- I wanted this game to be good so badly. It wasn't the worst game I have played but the camera gives you endless headaches and makes you want to quit. It's a pretty good rental if anything.
Ever since THQ released a title update for Frontlines: Fuel of War that enables all multiplayer maps to support up to 50-player online battles on Xbox Live I have been playing it every now and then as well. It's not the best shooter I have played but it adds some pretty interesting elements to gameplay. Climbing up a one hundred foot crane in a huge city and sniping is quite the memorable experience. Not to mention that it now bosts the highest player count to date for online console game-play.
For Stratagy Fans: Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Just released. The single player campaign will allow players to experience a new story that spans 20 years – from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. The story is told through a new set of high-definition live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast. Joe Kucan, the original actor who portrayed the character Kane in Command & Conquer games over the last decade, will reprise his role as the megalomaniacal leader of the Brotherhood of Nod.
Well, even to this day Call Of Duty 4 is still at the top of the number one played game on Xbox Live. You just can't beat the polish Infinity Ward puts into their games. These are just a fraction of what has come out since my last post. These are the ones that I'm personally playing at the moment. A few of the others such as:
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - Awesome Game. Recommended. Lighting and atmosphere make the tension palpable.
Dark Sector: -Weird Storyline but main weapon is awesome. Finishing moves almost make the game worth buying.
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty: -Wow, just...*ugh* its crap. Alternate ending to WWII and an end to this game. Poor...everything.
Lost Odyssey: -Incredible game. Four discs of turned based combat with an engrossing story. Voice acting is really good and extremely hilarious at times. But the packaging for the game....
Conflict: Denied Ops: -Based for co-op gameplay. Didn't enjoy it that much. Played the demo saw the flaws and decided to pass on it.
Devil May Cry 4: -Devil May Cry action is back in form on the xbox 360. But you don't play as Dante...at least not at the beginning?
Ninja Gaiden 2: -You must play this game. Incredible selection of weapons you can wield. And seriously, your a friggin Ninja who can sever your opponants in half with the grim reapers blade..
Turok: -Adds interesting elements like dinosaurs to online play but story falls flat. The close quarter knife kills never get old..
Grand Theft Auto IV:
Grand Theft Auto IV is the greatest game to come out for the Xbox 360 so far. Hands down the best open world game ever. And with the promised episodic content planned for later this year it can only get better. With the addition of online multiplayer it's even better. But come on its Grand Theft Auto what more do you need?Battlefield Bad Company:
Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusion s’ bleeding-edge Frostbite™ game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Featuring a deep, cinematic single-player experience loaded with adventure and dark humor, the game delivers the series’ trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where nearly everything is destructible.
Alone in the Dark:
Provides a complete next-generation, action-packed experience within a highly detailed, free-roaming environment, featuring a mixture of astonishing real-time physics and full environmental interaction. The game is being developed by Eden Games, a leading first-party studio of Infogrames/Atari and considered amongst the finest in the industry. (Debuted worldwide for the first time at the Microsoft X05 event in Amsterdam. Original PC game released in 1992 is widely considered the first "survival horror" game.)
- I wanted this game to be good so badly. It wasn't the worst game I have played but the camera gives you endless headaches and makes you want to quit. It's a pretty good rental if anything.
Ever since THQ released a title update for Frontlines: Fuel of War that enables all multiplayer maps to support up to 50-player online battles on Xbox Live I have been playing it every now and then as well. It's not the best shooter I have played but it adds some pretty interesting elements to gameplay. Climbing up a one hundred foot crane in a huge city and sniping is quite the memorable experience. Not to mention that it now bosts the highest player count to date for online console game-play.
For Stratagy Fans: Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Just released. The single player campaign will allow players to experience a new story that spans 20 years – from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. The story is told through a new set of high-definition live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast. Joe Kucan, the original actor who portrayed the character Kane in Command & Conquer games over the last decade, will reprise his role as the megalomaniacal leader of the Brotherhood of Nod.
Well, even to this day Call Of Duty 4 is still at the top of the number one played game on Xbox Live. You just can't beat the polish Infinity Ward puts into their games. These are just a fraction of what has come out since my last post. These are the ones that I'm personally playing at the moment. A few of the others such as:
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - Awesome Game. Recommended. Lighting and atmosphere make the tension palpable.
Dark Sector: -Weird Storyline but main weapon is awesome. Finishing moves almost make the game worth buying.
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty: -Wow, just...*ugh* its crap. Alternate ending to WWII and an end to this game. Poor...everything.
Lost Odyssey: -Incredible game. Four discs of turned based combat with an engrossing story. Voice acting is really good and extremely hilarious at times. But the packaging for the game....
Conflict: Denied Ops: -Based for co-op gameplay. Didn't enjoy it that much. Played the demo saw the flaws and decided to pass on it.
Devil May Cry 4: -Devil May Cry action is back in form on the xbox 360. But you don't play as Dante...at least not at the beginning?
Ninja Gaiden 2: -You must play this game. Incredible selection of weapons you can wield. And seriously, your a friggin Ninja who can sever your opponants in half with the grim reapers blade..
Turok: -Adds interesting elements like dinosaurs to online play but story falls flat. The close quarter knife kills never get old..
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Return
It's been a month since my last posting. Holidays have been crazy and haven't been able to find enough time to keep up. Well, it looks like Xbox live has been having some issues, still, it seems. Not only that but also on Christmas day. Poor kids, waking up on Christmas to new video games that they cannot bring online? Well, thankfully the holidays are nearing an end, New Years is almost upon us. 2008 is looking to be a good year for gaming, however, January is a dry month. With just two games listed so far...
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle Of Doom
Circle of Doom sets itself apart from the previous Kingdom Under Fire series, as strategic elements are replaced with a very unique gaming experience that combines revolutionary online features, explosive action, and streamlined RPG elements, all presented in HD visual of massive scale and ultra-real details. Another distinguishing factor is that the developer is determined to create a stress-free and fun game for everybody. Whereas the predecessors could have been somewhat challenging for casual gamers, Circle of Doom will be very approachable and enjoyable on the surface, with much depth and freedom to be explored and experimented underneath the guise.
There is already a Demo on the Marketplace so you can check out the new features. I like the new RPG elements that allow you to use different weapons, items and armor that you pick up all via the inventory menu on the fly.
Burnout: Paradise
he fifth installment in the Burnout series gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Gone is the need to jump in and out of menus and aimlessly search for fun like many open world games; in Burnout 5, every inch of the world is built to deliver heart-stopping Burnout-style gameplay. Every intersection is a potential crash junction and every alleyway is an opportunity to rack up moving violations.
Of course, rules are made to be broken, and when gamers enter Paradise City, they’re assigned a Drivers License that quickly begins to amass a record of player’s most aggressive, reckless and destructive exploits behind the wheel. But it’s not the law that’s eyeing player’s progress … when gamers push things too hard they’ll be squaring off against the city’s most infamous burners, and these legends aren’t interested in who crosses the finish line first...
Will these games be enough to Satiate the Gamer this month? With one at the beginning of the month and the other at the end only time will tell. Can we make it to February? Where the dry spell ends with all of these?!
All Dates Are Subject to Change
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle Of Doom
Circle of Doom sets itself apart from the previous Kingdom Under Fire series, as strategic elements are replaced with a very unique gaming experience that combines revolutionary online features, explosive action, and streamlined RPG elements, all presented in HD visual of massive scale and ultra-real details. Another distinguishing factor is that the developer is determined to create a stress-free and fun game for everybody. Whereas the predecessors could have been somewhat challenging for casual gamers, Circle of Doom will be very approachable and enjoyable on the surface, with much depth and freedom to be explored and experimented underneath the guise.
There is already a Demo on the Marketplace so you can check out the new features. I like the new RPG elements that allow you to use different weapons, items and armor that you pick up all via the inventory menu on the fly.
Burnout: Paradise
he fifth installment in the Burnout series gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Gone is the need to jump in and out of menus and aimlessly search for fun like many open world games; in Burnout 5, every inch of the world is built to deliver heart-stopping Burnout-style gameplay. Every intersection is a potential crash junction and every alleyway is an opportunity to rack up moving violations.
Of course, rules are made to be broken, and when gamers enter Paradise City, they’re assigned a Drivers License that quickly begins to amass a record of player’s most aggressive, reckless and destructive exploits behind the wheel. But it’s not the law that’s eyeing player’s progress … when gamers push things too hard they’ll be squaring off against the city’s most infamous burners, and these legends aren’t interested in who crosses the finish line first...
Will these games be enough to Satiate the Gamer this month? With one at the beginning of the month and the other at the end only time will tell. Can we make it to February? Where the dry spell ends with all of these?!
| Bully: Scholarship Edition | Action | February 5, 2008 |
| Club, The | Action | February 5, 2008 |
| Culdcept Saga | Strategy | February 5, 2008 |
| Dark Messiah of Might & Magic: Elements | Action RPG | February 5, 2008 |
| Devil May Cry 4 | Action | February 5, 2008 |
| Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition | Action | February 5, 2008 |
| Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol Encore (Microphone Included) | Music | February 5, 2008 |
| Spiderwick Chronicles, The | Adventure | February 5, 2008 |
| Turok | Shooter | February 5, 2008 |
| World in Conflict | Strategy | February 5, 2008 |
| Conflict: Denied Ops | Shooter | February 12, 2008 |
| Frontlines: Fuel of War | Shooter | February 12, 2008 |
| Lost Odyssey | RPG | February 12, 2008 |
| FIFA Street 3 | Sports | February 18, 2008 |
| Supreme Commander | Strategy | February 18, 2008 |
| Dynasty Warriors 6 | Action | February 19, 2008 |
| Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | Shooter | February 26, 2008 |
| Condemned 2: Bloodshot | Action | February 26, 2008 |
| Dark Sector | Shooter | February 26, 2008 |
| Lost: The Videogame | Adventure | February 26, 2008 |
| Turning Point: Fall of Liberty | Shooter | February 26, 2008 |
All Dates Are Subject to Change
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