Sunday, January 31, 2010

Lowest Price NCAA Basketball 10


NCAA Basketball 10 has a brand new presentation system that blows most other sports games out of the water. The game is either on ESPN or CBS, each with their specific commentators and presentation styles. The game looks beautiful, the floors and players are nicely detailed.

As far as gameplay, the new motion offenses are a lot of fun to control, probably the best improvement of the game. Like all sports games, penalties and such are relatively random, which you would expect. Overall, it is very user-friendly and play calling is easy to pick up.

The best part of the game is of course dynasty mode, where you control a program for up to 30 years. I would play it just for March Madness at the end of the year, which manages to add an extra dimension of excitement on the road to the Final Four.Get more detail about NCAA Basketball 10.

Low Price Metroid Prime Trilogy Collector's Edition


I'm going to keep this short and sweet. The Metroid Prime Trilogy is one of the best video game series ever made. The Metroid Prime Trilogy Collector's Edition video game is probably THE best value for games you are going to get. You get Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on one disc, a very cool metal game case, an art booklet, and a ton of in-game bonus features that were not accessible in the first three games. Selling $150 worth of games for $45 in a metal case with bonus booklets and music is an amazing deal.
If you like adventure, shooter, action games or are just a fan of Nintendo or Samus in general, you will like this game. In fact you'll love it. These games have won awards such as Game of the Year. If you need anymore motivation to buy these, there's something wrong with you. =PGet more detail about Metroid Prime Trilogy Collector's Edition.

Save Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues


I'm really enjoying this game. There are a few spots with major "boss" fights where it's very unclear what you're supposed to do. This is a bit frustrating. Overall if you enjoy the Lego games, you'll like this.Get more detail about Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Discount Nintendo DS Game Card Case 16 - Black


This product is much more than expected. I use the nerf armor to hold my ds and 2 of these cases side by side are about the same size as the armor. The case is a great way to carry around 16 games in a pocket and there is no chance of them getting broken. It can absorb the shock of a typical 5 foot drop (slipping out of hands maybe) with no problem. Games are easy to get in and out quickly, but also stay in place once inserted. The case is much better than most all in one cases because it only has one purpose and it does that well. Also you can always read at least 8 of the titles from either the front or back of the case, the other 8 can be ready easily once the case is open. In my previous game case also made by Nintendo (a leather case that holds games and instruction booklets) it was hard to tell titles apart without first pulling out the game. For a DS case, there is really nothing that can stand up to Nerf Armor and although most cases can protect against scratches, they won't help if the ds is dropped. I have three of these cases to hold my assortment of games and after a few months they work just as well as when I bought them. If I keep buying ds games I will keep getting these cases.Get more detail about Nintendo DS Game Card Case 16 - Black.

Cheapest Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 (Black/Silver)


This mouse is great. I put about half the weight included in this mouse and it has been doing wonders for me. I use with the Razer Destructor mousepads and so far it has worked better then my previous Razer and better then the last Logitech mouse I had. I like the fit in my hands and the mouse does not feel cheap at all. The way you can change the scrolling is a definate plus as well. I am suprised at the price around $49.99 because I would have paid $75 for this mouse. If you play First Person Shooters (FPS) give this mouse a try. I have bigger hands, so if you have smaller hands you may want to go with Razer. Get more detail about Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 (Black/Silver).

Cheap Brutal Legend


I really enjoyed this games story the art direction and the soundtrack is the best I've heard in a video game. The gameplay on the other hand can get annoying. The reasons I think its annoying is that when I first started playing the game I thought it was a button masher, a little while in you find out it turns into a hybrid of several genres that didn't pan out that well. The real time strategy elements at best are clunky and at there worst are irritating. The driving part is my favorite the reason why is that I could listen to the awesome soundtrack. The story can be quite humorous, but it kind of loses its funny factor near the end. When it comes to the voice acting the character of Eddy Riggs seems to keep Jack Black's goofiness in check the part Tim Curry plays is great but he's barely in the game. A good chunk of the metal gods lends there voices to it aswell.

I wish I could give this game 5 stars but like I stated earlier the gameplay mechanics just hold it back. I finished the game in 15 hours and haven't played it since. I got a few games that I still want to beat. So bottom line is this game at sixty dollars its a rent but at thirty dollars its worth the purchase. After all this I still think its a good game but after playing it once you may not play it again except for the music.
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Friday, January 29, 2010

Buying Nintendo DSi 22-In-1 Deluxe Starter Kit Pink


I received this product just as expected. It is a Christmas present along with the DSI so it has not been opened yet. Get more detail about Nintendo DSi 22-In-1 Deluxe Starter Kit Pink.

Buy Rock Band 2


Let's face it, there are tons of different music games out nowadays. Seems like every year 2 or 3 new games come out based around playing in a band or by yourself using an instrument. Even though this game is mostly just Rock Band with a new set of songs, this is the best deal around if you want a game of this genre.

I'll admit the song selection is a little on the lackluster side, but that's not the reason you should get this. You should get this because of three reasons. The first being that the world tour/career mode is probably the longest of any game of this genre's. There will even be the occasional online competition made available to you if all those playlists you have to go through didn't do it for ya. The second reason is variety. You'll find songs from the 60's up until today being played in the best form possible. There is something here for everyone in that respect. Finally, and most importantly, this game prospers from an immense downloadable content section on the Playstation Network. There are literally hundreds of songs to choose from, and considering each is only one or two dollars apiece, it's a much more cost-effective means of getting a hold of your favorite songs without having to spend $[...] everytime a new guitar hero comes out. Plus you're not getting a bunch of songs picked out by a bunch of monkeys in a room somewhere. You're choosing songs YOU want.

So if you don't have this game, and you're getting bored of Guitar Hero or DJ Hero or whatever other Hero you have...go on the Playstation Network and check out the content for this game. The list of songs will boggle your mind, and not only that, but you can import the songs from your Rock Band 1 game to play in this game...for absolutely free. Sure, Lego Rock Band lets you import songs, but you have to pay a $[...] fee. Seems like a waste of a lot of money to me. The price on Rock Band 2 is very low right now, and you can easily get 10 songs with a $[...] Playstation Network card. The graphics may not be the best, but you're going to be looking at a stream of notes anyways. If you don't have this, do yourself a favor and get a copy. You won't be disappointed.Get more detail about Rock Band 2.

Purchase Gears of War 2 - Game of the Year Edition


The original Gears of War wasn't the all mighty game that a lot of people claimed it to be, it had dozens glitches and was a short game that didn't offer much replay value.
However, with the sequel, these problems are unseen. The game is three times longer than it's predecessor, has a steady frame-rate, even better online multiplayer (but still has lag problems, unfortunately), and to top it off, truely amazing graphics.

STORY: The sequel picks up a couple of months after the original, the locust have returned with a force even more agressive than before and have begun to sink entire cities.
On a side note, the game contains a very intresting sub-plot, Dom (Marcus' best friend and brother in arms) is searching for his wife Maria throughout the game. This was a great decision on EPIC's part to include this in the game because it gives you a reason to like the main characters even more and also gives you an even better reason to hate the locust.

GAME-PLAY: While still heavy and sometimes clunky, it is even more violent and in your face then any game out there. It plays nothing like the original, in my opinion anyway. This game has set the bar for third person shooters in almost every way possible

GRAPHICS: Polished to near perfection, with minor pop-in and frame-rate issues, this is the best looking game on the xbox 360. (At least for the time being)

GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION: This edition of the game includes all the downloadable maps. These maps are the selling point of this edition (but you must have xbox live to download them), plus "The Road to Ruin" deleted scene is a lot better than parts of the regular game.

THE VERDICT: If don't already own this game, then this is the perfect package.Get more detail about Gears of War 2 - Game of the Year Edition.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Order Gears of War 2 - Game of the Year Edition


The original Gears of War wasn't the all mighty game that a lot of people claimed it to be, it had dozens glitches and was a short game that didn't offer much replay value.
However, with the sequel, these problems are unseen. The game is three times longer than it's predecessor, has a steady frame-rate, even better online multiplayer (but still has lag problems, unfortunately), and to top it off, truely amazing graphics.

STORY: The sequel picks up a couple of months after the original, the locust have returned with a force even more agressive than before and have begun to sink entire cities.
On a side note, the game contains a very intresting sub-plot, Dom (Marcus' best friend and brother in arms) is searching for his wife Maria throughout the game. This was a great decision on EPIC's part to include this in the game because it gives you a reason to like the main characters even more and also gives you an even better reason to hate the locust.

GAME-PLAY: While still heavy and sometimes clunky, it is even more violent and in your face then any game out there. It plays nothing like the original, in my opinion anyway. This game has set the bar for third person shooters in almost every way possible

GRAPHICS: Polished to near perfection, with minor pop-in and frame-rate issues, this is the best looking game on the xbox 360. (At least for the time being)

GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION: This edition of the game includes all the downloadable maps. These maps are the selling point of this edition (but you must have xbox live to download them), plus "The Road to Ruin" deleted scene is a lot better than parts of the regular game.

THE VERDICT: If don't already own this game, then this is the perfect package.Get more detail about Gears of War 2 - Game of the Year Edition.

Where To Buy Muramasa: The Demon Blade


I bought this game for my husband and he is really enjoying it. It is fun to play and it is beautiful to watch.Get more detail about Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Shop For Rock Band: Country Track Pack


We've had Rock Band 2 for over a year now and while I've played the occasional game, I never really got into it as much as the rest of the family.

That all changed when the Country version came out - This one is great and a lot of fun. Country music fans will surely not be disappointed. There are some familiar favorites on there as well as some new ones that I've never heard before, and I considered myself a big fan of the genre. They all had a great beat, and as a Rock Band novice, I really appreciated the tutoring offered and the way you can progress in the game.

Like other Rock Bands, there are four levels. Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert. I could maneuver through all 21 songs on both Easy and Medium, but there seems to be a big jump from Medium to Hard. I kind of lost interest because I have the handicap of not having the reflexes of my 15-year-old daughter and not having the sixth finger needed to properly play with all five buttons.

I gave it five stars with a couple of reservations - The game was a little off and it was hard to calibrate using the provided calibration tool. We eventually got it to work, but even my 15-year-old who works her way through expert says that the notes still seem to be a little off. Admittedly that could be the guitar that has gotten quite a bit of use.

Other than that this is exactly what we wanted and exactly what we thought we were paying for. If you even remotely like the Rock Band concept and you like country music, you should be able to be entertained with this Track Pack. I'm just a bit disappointed it didn't come with a banjo - that would have been fun.


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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Nintendo DS G-pak Organizer Black


Where has this pack been for the last year???? WOW - I just can't say enough how much I love this thing.

My son has about 10 games, and he's constantly misplacing them. This was the answer to keeping them all in one place. I have no clue WHY it's so hard to find something to hold more than 3 games in one case, but this is the answer!

I would highly recommend this to any parent who's child has a DS. Get more detail about Nintendo DS G-pak Organizer Black.

Wii Fit Review


I think the Wii Fit is a lot of fun and an easy way to get some exercise without realizing you really are! It's easy to figure out how each "exercise" works, has a decent amount of choices and levels and can be used by just about anybody (although it does bore my kids pretty quickly). The only downside I had with it is the length of time to set it up ~ there are SO many questions to get through in the beginning to get to the actual exercise part. In the end, it makes sense and is good to see your progress - just takes some time initially to get started. Get more detail about Wii Fit.

Cars Race O Rama Top Quality


I have 2 boys, ages 4 and 6, who love the Cars movie and racing games, so this is perfect. They've played this game on the Wii over and over again. Even my 4 year old, who has been hesitant about playing the Wii, started playing this game and loves it.Get more detail about Cars Race O Rama.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Personal Trainer: Math This instant


Our boys (7 & 10) really enjoy doing daily mental math drills on Math Trainer. It is a fun, yet skill building break from workbooks. I highly recommend this to any homeschooling parents or for any student that needs to build a strong foundation in the basics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).Get more detail about Personal Trainer: Math.

The Saboteur Immediately


im a huge worldwar 2 fan,ive played many worldwar 2 1st person shooters but this is a good 3rd person game. so if u like worldwar 2 and open world games then you should enjoy it. im 11 percent completed in the game. the story is pretty good,the acting is good.when i first heard this was the makers of mercenaries i wasnt sure cuz i hated mercenaries but this game is really fun i strongly recommend to anyone who loves worldwar 2 or jus action games. ps. modern wars suck!!! hate the direction call of duty went. Get more detail about The Saboteur.

LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game: Finding Nemo Best Quality


I bought this for my son he loves nemo he really liked this alot he plays this when he is really bord or nothing to do it came on time thanks he really loves it Get more detail about LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game: Finding Nemo.

Monday, January 25, 2010

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Get it now!


This game is my first ever Zelda video game. One thing good about it is action! At first, you don't have the sword (or any other weapon). One bad thing is bombs. Bombs are available in the beginning, but you need a bomb bag. Also, there's the phantoms. They're undefeatable, and they can take you out in one hit! It is a good game though.Get more detail about The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.

PlayStation 2 Dualshock Controller Black Buy Now


I purchased this controller when the L1 button stopped working on mine. I received it VERY quickly and didn't even pay for express shipping or anything. Its a controller so I don't see that it needs to be in perfect shape. The one I recieved was just missing the rubber from the two analog controls but really who cares. Get more detail about PlayStation 2 Dualshock Controller Black.

Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition Order Now


I want to let everybody knows that Fallout 3 editon of the year has a major problem which is freezing while playing. I read all the posted reviews and none of them complains about freezing issue that most of the people that I know who own the game experience the freezing problem. My recommendation is to stay away from that game.Get more detail about Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Guitar Hero 5 Stand Alone Software Decide Now


it arrived at my house earlier then thought. the game was in great condition. The only problem, but it wasn't the sellers fault it was my own, I didn't read the description carefully and the game came without it's original case. For the most part I would buy from this seller again.Get more detail about Guitar Hero 5 Stand Alone Software.

Lowest Price Xbox 360 Live 4000 Points [Online Game Code]


This worked great for me, the whole process was done in five minutes. Unlike Microsoft, Amazon can be trusted to behave responsibly with a credit card number.

I used to have my credit card stored in my XBOX account so I could buy points directly, but I deleted it after getting charged for three months of XBOX Gold service when I canceled after a single month. Microsoft XBOX customer service is TERRIBLE, I spoke to three different people in their call center who all agreed it was their error, but who all said that Microsoft does not give them the ability to process a refund, ever.

Now I can continue to use my XBOX without having to worry about erroneous, non-refundable charges showing up on my statements.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Low Price MySims Kingdom


My friend plays this game ALL the time and she said it was loads of fun (by the way she's in her 30's with 3 kids). I tried it out and cant get enough! A great game for all ages!! Get more detail about MySims Kingdom.

Save Rabbids Go Home


A good stratergy game with increasing challenging levels. it's very cute, colorful (as with most Rabbids games) and has some great gameplay and tunes. The puzzles are clever and fun to solve and it's never boring.

Perfect for kids and adults as well.
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Discount DS Lite Nerf Armor - Dark Blue/White


This has been on my sons ds lite for a year. Now I want to sell the DS Lite and I am trying to remove from the case.. I read this a long time ago and I see it it true. It is almost impossible to remove with doing damage to the DS itself or destroying the Nerf case. I will have to be cut off. Because of the I will lower my rating. My son DS lie has one of the rare pokemon special addition prints that I would like to show when selling so I don't a a single scratch on it. Now I can't offer the case in the sale because it has to be cut off. I will look for other protective casees in the future because of this.

Other wise I have seen several claims regarding this unit smelling. Sounds crazy. Case serves it's purpose.

******UPDATE. AFTER WRITING THIS REVIEW I WENT BACK TO TRYING TO REMOVE CASE. FOUND SITE WHERE A GUY DESCRIBES HOW HE DID IT. I TRIED HIS METHOD AND I JUST CRACKED THE TOP OF THE DS LITE. (not his fault) THE HINGE BROKE ON THE DS LITE RIGHT OFF IN MY HAND. IT IS RUINED! I will not buy another Nerf case again. NO MATTER WHAT. I do not recomemmend this product. Impossoble to remove without damage. The ds i was selling to offset the price of the new dsi is worthless now. Get more detail about DS Lite Nerf Armor - Dark Blue/White.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Cheapest PSP 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack - Silver


Great PSP Bundle! Its like playing the GT5 in Playstation 3 cause it has almost all the cars and you can buy a Ferrari formula 1 car, its also has the lots of courses that you can practice on. Great game.Get more detail about PSP 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack - Silver.

Cheap World of Zoo


As dictated by William, my 8 year old "World of Zoo involves creating and customizing animals. Plus you can look at them in the wild." He rented it from Blockbuster and now added it to his Christmas list. It isn't as hard as some of the other animal caretaking DS games that require you to feed them to keep them alive.Get more detail about World of Zoo.

Buying Disney Sing It


My daughter and I sing, and compete singing with this game. I enjoy the songs, and beating her. :) Get more detail about Disney Sing It.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Buy Wii Charge Base Induction Charger


I just want to clarify something that I saw in a previous review. Yes, it is true that the batteries are attached to the cover and this would make it impossible to sync with a Wii. The charger, however, comes with a small white wand that fits into the small hole on the back of the battery cover. This hole leads to the sync button, so you don't have to have a pocket full of batteries going to your friend's house.

As for the product, the charger works great. Not having to remove any of the attachments is a plus, and it was the reason for my interest in it. I don't even see a problem with only having two cradles, since it is usually my wife and I that play together. If we have plans with friends, we charge the other remotes ahead of time. My favorite part about, however, is that you can play until your arm is sore, place the remotes on the charger, and wake up to a green light.

I've spent a lot of time doing research and trial and error sessions with chargers and battery packs. As far as Wii accessories, Nyko seems to have the answer to whatever the Nintendo company comes up with.Get more detail about Wii Charge Base Induction Charger.

Purchase New 4 Piece Stylus Pen Set Multi Color for Nintendo DSi, not DS LITE


I reccomend this stylus. Don't spend your money to an expensive stylus that is works just as good. My daugther lost her 2 stylus that came with her DS and I had to get her a new one. I found this here on Amazon and I'm glad I looked here first. She loved the different colors she keep changing her stylus whatever color she's in the mood for. I loved these and so did my 8 y.o daugther. Go get this don't hesitate!!!!Get more detail about New 4 Piece Stylus Pen Set Multi Color for Nintendo DSi, not DS LITE.

Order Xbox 360 Text Messaging Kit


I was skeptical of if I even needed this at all and actually purchased it one time but returned it. I ended up purchasing it a few months later after I had used my friends. It is probably one of the best addons to any console system I have used aside from being a full size keyboard. If you do a lot of online gaming or chatting and have the extra cash to get this accessory, I would highly recommend it. It cuts down the time from 2-3 minutes to 10 seconds with typing in your sign on id and password to recover your gamer tag.Get more detail about Xbox 360 Text Messaging Kit.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Where To Buy Lego: Battles


When I first purchased this game I was unsure if my seven year-old would enjoy it. Little did I know that it would become one of his favorite games. There are many different levels where players can build their lands up in preparation for different 'enemy' attackers. The purpose of each land is to find certain artifacts or items and then defeat the opposing characters. This is a strategy game for kids, and adults. This game will require some basic reading skills, but nothing too intimidating. My son is a huge fan of Lego's and this game really is a great buy for those Lego fans of all ages. Get more detail about Lego: Battles.

Shop For Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron


I played the demo and I have to say I am hooked. I love the fact that it is almost a handheld Star Wars BF 2 and if you liked that game as much as me then this will have hooked you also.Get more detail about Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron.

Left 4 Dead - Game of the Year Edition


This game is great in capturing the feel and copying the zombies from the many recent popular zombie movies.
If you've always wanted to be in one of those movies, this is the closest you'll get short of a real zombie apocalypse.
The controls are easy to use as it is the heart of any game.
Graphics are about standard for a xbox 360 game.
I agree with the many pros stated in the other reviews so I won't list them.
I do want to point out that this game like many games has a trend of using 'cheap' tactics to trip up the player. There are some parts that set you up so you will always fall for it the first time regardless how good a player you are.
Why? Does skill really mean nothing anymore? The 'million' zombies popping out of nowhere from a room is also a head scratcher. You get a mounted gatling type machine gun to use in some areas but it only turns a limited range and it just happens the zombies all attack from a side outside of its view. Why?
I may be nitpicking too much but otherwise this game could have been a real 5 star game but it is only 3.Get more detail about Left 4 Dead - Game of the Year Edition.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The Princess and the Frog Review


We just got this for my little sis and she loves it! I think it's pretty fun too.Get more detail about The Princess and the Frog.

DSi -18-In-1 Starter Kit - Black Top Quality


The case is a bit small - it only fits the DSI and does not have any slots/pockets for games. Not a problem if you only want to take one game (in the DSi) with you.

Also not terribly impressed with the charging base. The bright blue light stays on all the time, not just when the DSi is charging, and the DSi doesn't just slide onto the charger - it takes a little effort to line up the power plug.

Otherwise, we're pretty happy with the assortment of items in this kit. After buying it we saw a couple of other cases in kits like this that had slots for games - if we had seen the other style first, we would have bought them instead. Get more detail about DSi -18-In-1 Starter Kit - Black.

Borderlands This instant


I'm not a hard-core gamer, and mostly I play console. But I purchased this game on Steam after playing Left4Dead (zombie FPS), and was sorely disappointed.

First, the good news: The game itself is OK. Kind of fun to play, somewhere between RPG-lite and FPS - not much of a plot, but I wasn't looking for some great revelation about humanity. I was looking for an open FPS experience.

The bad news: It's over rather quickly, and there are some issues with getting 'stuck' -- I don't try to test out games to their limits, and twice I found myself wedged behind an elevator, unable to escape without restarting, just because I decided to jump onto the platform or I walked too far to the edge. But mostly it was enjoyable as a casual game.Beyond being helpless behind an elevator whilst my friends were battling away, we had issues with multiplayer gaming. As a previous reviewer noted, there is no option to just play with your friends. We ended up hosting our own games, and then we had issues because certain ports needed to be opened... which you wouldn't know until you searched for the problem on the internet. Again previously noted by a reviewer, the menus do not have any kind of intuitive control, so for the first few hours of gaming it took me much longer than it should have to navigate the menus.

The worst part, however, came at the end. After the game ended rather abruptly (It's over? Already?), I was eager to get my hands on additional material... only to find out you must download DRM software.

Did I mention I own Borderlands through Steam? Steam provides DRM, in that I can only play it ON Steam. Soooo... why would I want ADDITIONAL DRM software that I cannot control on my machine?

Forget it. Bottom line -- If I had it to do over I wouldn't purchase Borderlands. Get more detail about Borderlands.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice Buy Now


Bought this for my brother for his birthday. We spent hours playing. A lot of fun.Get more detail about Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice.

Wireless Sensor Bar for Wii Order Now


I bought this thing under the impression that it would let us sit further away. Well after installing and turning this thing on, it's exactly the opposite. We can't even sit on our couch in our tiny apartment which worked great before... The wii remote cursor starts flicking around 5-6 feet from the tv. It's unusable and I feel cheated. Stay away from this product. I'm going to buy a replacement wired one from nintendo.Get more detail about Wireless Sensor Bar for Wii.

NBA Live 10 Decide Now


This is the first time that I have felt compelled to review a video game. Unfortunately, I did not choose to review it because it blew my mind away. On the contrary, this game irritated me so much that I felt compelled to log on and review it. Before I start though, I should offer a little background. This is the first time I decided to play an NBA game. Knowing that there were only two games in town, I decided to jump on Amazon to read the reviews. After reading a bunch of reviews that said that NBA Live '10 has stepped up to the game, I decided to give it a try and ordered it. After I did, I decided that I might as well go ahead and order the competition too (NBA2K10). After comparing the two, about the only positive thing I can say about this game is that it has good graphics. The competition has this game licked in the game play department. Any reviews that say otherwise is a crock. I certainly don't regret buying this game though as I now know never to invest in the EA series in the future.Get more detail about NBA Live 10.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Right now


The game came quicker than I expected; what a great game! I bought this for my son, but I have found myself playing for hours with him in the two player mode. This game is worth the money.Get more detail about Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.

Lowest Price Disney Sing It: Pop Hits


I bought this for my 10 year old daughter and I intend to return it asap. The game uses a logitech USB microphone that just doesn't work well with the wii. There's a delay in the microphone signal path that results in your audio coming out of the speakers about 200 milliseconds after you sing it (that's an educated quess). That's enough of a delay to make it basically unusable.

If you care about your childs musical abilities at all, I wouldn't let him or her get used to using this thing as it would probably ruin any sense of timing they might have. Get more detail about Disney Sing It: Pop Hits.

Low Price Guitar Hero World Tour


Where else can you jam to eye of the tiger, and battle ted nugent? No place else, but Guitar Hero World Tour. I'm really not into having a 'Career' in the game or playing 'gigs' of songs i've never heard so there are a lot of features that don't interest me... but this game is fun for all levels and types of people. It seemed like i had to play a few gigs to unlock the beauty that is 'La Bamba' so that was a pain, but i'm now fluent in latin-rock so not entirely bad.

The only downside is the incompatibility between Guitar Hero and Rock Band, but that is an overall franchise issue for the Wii, and not a knock on this game.

Slam some beers, rock out... it's that easy.Get more detail about Guitar Hero World Tour.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Save Logitech PSP PlayGear Pocket - Slim


Great accessory for any psp owner. Offers good protection. Does add some bulk to psp but this makes using the psp more comfortable for me. The ability to make custom skins is a big plus. For the price you cannot beat it. Get more detail about Logitech PSP PlayGear Pocket - Slim.

Discount MadWorld


It seems like this round of console's most family friendly unit, the Wii, is getting some of the most gruesome games period. 2007's Manhunt 2 was pretty macabre, and last year's No More Heroes had you spilling buckets of blood and guts, but Platinum Games' Madworld one ups pretty much every game out there in terms of its satisfyingly brutal bloodshed. It's not a flawless game, but MadWorld is a thoroughly entertaining romp that Wii owner who are not faint of heart should definitely check out.

The story in MadWorld follows a sick sort of gladiatorial game called Death Watch. You play as a newcomer to the games, Jack. The story is pretty ridiculous, and not very interesting, but where the game truly shines is its humor, especially from Death Watch's two announcers, who had me laughing out loud through most of the game.

The gameplay is fairly standard fare for a Wii action game. You'll use the A and B buttons to perform basic attacks on enemies, and use various objects in the environment in combination with motion controls to perform some more complicated, and brutal attacks. But the name of the game in MadWorld is combos. Sure dicing an enemy up with a single swipe of Jack's handy chainsaw arm can net you some quick points, but when you string basic moves with the environmental attacks, and then end with one of the game's ridiculous finishers, you start rolling in the points.
Jack will even take a break from on foot carnage to enjoy some motorcycle manslaughter. These sequences, while refreshing, aren't really very polished, and definitely could've used some touching up.
While some might fear repetition after a while, MadWorld's gory mini games found in each level will keep things fresh. Every activity from playing "Man Darts" to splatting guys against the moon by hitting them with a golf club is worryingly hilarious, and simply a lot of fun.
MadWorld's gameplay also benefits greatly from its numerous bosses and mini-bosses, who serve as a refreshing break from the standard grunts, and lead to some pretty intense fighting. Not to mention that the finishers you get to pull on them are downright badass.

Obviously one of the huge draws of MadWorld is its unique graphical design. Every thing is black and white except for the blood red...er...blood. It's not exactly easy on the eyes, but it's definitely cool that the developers were willing to do something so risky. Some will love it, some will hate it, but all can admit there's nothing else quite like it in the realm of video games.

The sound department is excellent, the game has great sound effects, and a pretty awesome score of original rap songs, not to mention the pure awesomeness that are the Death Watch announcers (played by renowned voice actors Greg Proops and John DiMaggio.)

MadWorld doesn't last very long, only 5-6 hours, but it's definitely the kind of game you'll want to come back to if just to relive some of the ridiculous boss fights. It's also worth noting the game has a multiplayer mode, in which you and a friend compete in the various mini games seen in the game's story mode, but it's really not all that great.

MadWorld looks and sounds like nothing you've ever played before. Unfortunately it plays like a lot of games you've played before. But that's not all bad. While it is short, and can get repetitive, ultimately the insane action and awesome production values make MadWorld a game that's definitely worth adding to the mature Wii owner's library.Get more detail about MadWorld.

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My daughter has used this about a total of 3 or 4 times. It now sits back in the box in the basement. Everytime it is a mess. It does NOT frost cupcakes in anything but a large blob of frosting. The frosting provided is gross, use your own or buy some pre-made frosting from your grocery store. Better yet -- Teach your sons and daughters how to make and frost cupcakes the real way - in a real oven, frosted with real frosting. That will be more educational, and the time they spend with you will be much more memorable and valuable to them. ( and you! )
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