Wii
May 29, 2008 at 11:59 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: control, game, Nintendo, Revolutionary, wii, wireless
Nintendo’s Wii video game system (pronounced “we”) brings people of all ages and video game experience together to play. This simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though the system’s evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side, but also through its innovative list of features and extensive list of playable titles.
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A Little Box With Plenty of Power
As with every console, much of the buzz surrounds the specs. The Wii boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, and a slot for SD memory expansion. The system’s technological heart — a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named “Broadway” and a graphics chipset from ATI code-named “Hollywood” — deliver stunning performance. And instead of a tray, Wii uses a single, self-loading media bay that plays both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system, as well as Nintendo GameCube discs.
Revolutionary Control
No bigger than a small traditional remote control, the wireless Wii Remote is a truly multi functional device. The magic of the Wii Remote’s design lies within; acellerometers inside the controller measure movement in all directions and at all speeds. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket as you swing away. In driving games it serves as a steering wheel, allowing you to swerve to avoid obstacles or pickup power-ups. In first-person shooters, it acts as a firearm that you can point directly at an on-screen enemy. The controller also has a force feedback “Rumble” feature and an expansion port for use with accessories, such as the Nunchuck, which adds an analog thumbstick and trigger buttons. The system allows for up to four controllers to be linked at a time and utilizes standard Bluetooth wireless technology. For those who prefer the feel of a traditional controller an adapter is available that fits over the Wii’s remote.
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A Channel for Everyone
More than just a game machine, Wii also provides information and entertainment suitable for every member of the family. Some of the channels available include:
- Mii Channel - Miis are cute little caricatures you create to use as characters in a variety of Wii software. Store Miis on your Wii or load them onto your Wii Remote and take them over to a friend’s house to use on their Wii.
- Everybody Votes Channel * - The Everybody Votes Channel is packed with national and worldwide polls. Answer interesting questions and have your say. Up to six members of your family can vote. Just choose an answer and check in later to see the results.
- News Channel * - Wii might be great for games, but you can also use it to get updates on the latest news from across the Internet organized into easy-to-browse categories.
- Forecast Channel * - Your Wii can automatically update you on the weather from around the globe.
- Wii Shop Channel * - Download the Opera web browser and access games from classic consoles from the past. All you need is a Wii Points account.
- Virtual Console - Every Virtual Console game you download from the Wii Shop Channel appears in the Wii Menu as a separate Channel ready to select and play any time you like.
- Wii Message Board - Leave or receive messages for other family members on the calendar-based message board or use WiiConnect24 to send messages to people outside your home.
- Internet Channel * - Just download the Opera browser for 500 Wii Points and within minutes, you’ll be a professional sofa surfer, pointing-and-clicking your way around the web with your Wii Remote.
- Photo Channel - Show off all your digital photos on your TV. Just insert an SD memory card into your Wii and away you go.
- Disc Channel - The Disc Channel is backwards compatible with Nintendo GameCube, so you can play all your new Wii discs, along with all your classic Nintendo GameCube discs too!
Haze
May 28, 2008 at 10:10 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: game, haze, playstation, experience, performance
About Haze
Set in the year 2048 in a world where governments have outsourced military operations to private military corporations (PMCs), you play as Shane Carpenter, a newly enlisted soldier seeking fulfillment and thrills by fighting for a good cause. As the leading PMC, Mantel Global Industries offers an array of cutting-edge military equipment, including a high-tech arsenal of vehicles, deadly weaponry, and the performance-enhancing drug Nectar.
Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand. At first all is well, but things quickly begin to look a little strange.
 Expose the truth, switch sides, and break away from Mantel. |
 Evolve from a ruthless high-tech Mantel Trooper to a cunning Promise Hand rebel. |
Uncover the truth, switch sides, and break away from Mantel’s manipulative grip when you join your former enemies, the Promise Hand.
Features:
Impeccable FPS (first-person shooter) credentials
From the developers of the critically acclaimed TimeSplitters series and the publishers of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and Far Cry.
Play both sides of the war
Evolve from a ruthless high-tech Mantel Trooper to a cunning Promise Hand rebel, each featuring distinct game systems, weaponry, and abilities.
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 Under the influence, a Mantel trooper is empowered by Nectar. |
Experience the power of a Mantel Trooper
You’ll be equipped with the most advanced gear and deadliest weapons and empowered by Nectar, Mantel’s battlefield-optimized performance-enhancing medication that lets you boost your fighting abilities and experience the highs and lows of drug-laden warfare. Perform fighting abilities such as Nectar Focus, Nectar Foresight, and Melee Blast.
Expose the truth, switch sides, and break away from Mantel’s control
Join up with your former enemies, and lead the rebels against the Mantel army. Use your knowledge of your former teammates’ weaknesses and new abilities and techniques such as Play Dead, Weapon Stealing, and the deadly Nectar Grenade.
Cutting-edge gaming technology
Exclusively developed for the PLAYSTATION 3 system featuring the Disparity Rendering System, which shapes players’ views of the world on and off Nectar. Haze also features an entirely streaming experience and the Conspire AI System, in which all enemy behaviors are entirely dynamic–nothing is scripted.
State-of-the-art multiplayer modes
Fire up your console for online battles and choose from a variety of online modes, including furious four-player co-op action. Play as both Troopers and Rebels and unveil hidden secrets from the single-player campaign.
Product Description
Set in the year 2048 in a world where Governments have outsourced military operations to Private Military Corporations (PMC), you play a newly enlisted soldier seeking fulfillment and thrills by fighting for a good cause. As the leading PMC, Mantel Global Industries offers a high-tech arsenal of vehicles, deadly weaponry, and on top of that a performance enhancing bio-medical support known as Nectar. As a result, Mantel troopers are the most feared by terrorists, dictators, and the corporation’s political enemies. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand. At first glance, all is well, but things quickly begin to look a little strange? Entirely streamed experience with no loading times between levels. Fire up your console for online battles and choose from a variety of online modes including furious 4 player co-op action! ESRB Rated M for Mature.
Grand Theft Auto IV
May 27, 2008 at 11:35 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: 4, car, different, europe, game, grand theft, gta
What does the American Dream mean today?
For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don’t.
Beginning with the 1997 release of the original Grand Theft Auto, the GTA series has been one of the most prolific, controversial and down right entertaining franchises in video games history. This pedigree of success guarantees that the highly anticipated eleventh game in the series, Grand Theft Auto IV, will garner at least as much attention if not more.
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The Plot
Grand Theft Auto IV is a brand new adventure in the GTA universe following the experiences of Nikolai “Niko” Bellic, a new immigrant from an undisclosed eastern European country whose troubled pa st and the persuasion of his cousin Roman have brought him to the fictional Liberty City. Unfortunately, Niko’s search for the American Dream and a much needed fresh start, hits an immediate snag when the rags to riches story Roman spun to pique Niko’s interest is exposed as not only a complete fabrication, but a ploy to enlist Niko’s well-known skills as a tough guy against the ample list of enemies clamoring for Roman’s debt-ridden blood.
Because Roman is the only person Niko knows in Liberty City he begrudgingly accepts his role as Roman’s protector despite the deception. But as time goes on Niko comes into his own, and his experience on the wrong side of the tracks proves more valuable than he could have ever imagined as he fights for survival and later supremacy on the crime ridden streets of Liberty City.
Game Environments
Based on several of the boroughs of New York City and parts of New Jersey, Liberty City, familiar to players of previous games in the series, has been entirely redesigned for GTA IV. Players can expect visible detail down to the weeds growing in the cracks in the sidewalk, cars and buildings of visibly different ages and a much greater level if verticality in the buildings and bridges that they are able to explore as Niko moves through the city streets. In addition, pedestrians in GTA IV are much more realistic. No longer simply moving cardboard cutouts, these NPCs are intelligent, modern, human representations that laugh, cry, eat, drink, use cell phones and ATMs, and talking amongst themselves regardless of Niko’s interaction with them.
Gameplay
Historically GTA games have focused heavily on mission-based play, requiring successful completion of fixed tasks in order for players to progress through the game, but this has changed to a great extent in GTA IV. Players will experience an entirely new and exciting emphasis centered on the blending of on-mission and off-mission play, resulting not only in an increased sense of realism, but more interesting and unrestricted gameplay.
Features
Aside from the car jacking and a detailed city environment here are the new features for GTA IV:
- Improved combat system - Now you can use cover and also a target lock system, which allows you to take out targets with greater ease and accuracy. Plus, you can engage in some hand-to-hand combat if you can’t get your hands on a piece quick enough.
- Cell phone - Not just for basic phone calls anymore. Use your in-game cell phone to receive missions via SMS, snap photos, and ZiT (tag) songs that can be downloaded exclusively on Amazon.com/mp3.
- Free time - In between missions you can take advantage of “me” time. There are gentleman’s clubs, comedy clubs, bowling alleys, and bars, which all house unique activities.
- Take a break from the storyline - A variety of side missions allow you to help run a car service, “borrow” cop cars, assassinate targets, help solve problems for those on the street, or take to the air with stunt jumps that are scattered all over the city.
- Control your own fate - Throughout the game choice moments will arrive causing you to make a decision that will affect relationships and money.
Multiplayer
Give Niko a rest and create your own multiplayer “hero.” GTA has added multiplayer modes allowing you to take your creation out to play online in competitive, co-op, and free form modes. Competitive mode has you fighting against the cops, jacking cars, or racing to finish odd jobs. Co-op challenges you and your friends with various tasks including Hangman’s NOOSE where you are responsible for escorting a wanted kingpin to a safe extraction point. Freeform lets you and 15 others lose on Liberty City. Use this mode to hit up the bar and play virtual darts versus each other or head out to the streets and set up your own drag races. If you can dream it, you can do it in Freeform mode.
ZiT: We’ll Spot The Song For You
When playing Grand Theft Auto IV, if you hear a song that you are interested in buying as an MP3, all you have to do is dial ZiT-555-0100 on your in-game mobile phone and a text message will be sent to you with the name of the artist and the title of the track. The next time you log in at the Rockstar Games Social Club, you will find 30-second previews of all the songs you have ZiT’ed while playing the game. You can add them to your basket there and click to purchase at Amazon MP3, or you can find them all at www.amazon.com/gtamusic.
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
May 26, 2008 at 10:05 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: evolution, league, national, online, soccer
he world’s most popular soccer game is back under a new name, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. Formerly Winning Eleven, PES 2008 builds upon the competitive spirit embodied by its predecessor with some major improvements. PES gamers will discover a more immersive, vivid soccer experience than they’ve ever played! PES 2008 features new animations, new clubs and leagues, and online play! Above all else, the new “TeamVision” AI system is more intelligent than ever. Hot-shots will have plenty of new moves to show-up their opponents, or get shown-up so tape those ankles!
Features:
- PES’s pursuit for realism is evident with improved long-range and close-range ball control, passing, and player-specific moves.
- Master League and Cup modes are built up even better than last year’s game.
- New teams like club favorites Spurs, Newcastle, Anderlecht, and Basel, plus national sides from England, Brazil, Portugal, Greece, and Scotland.
- Features the proprietary AI system TeamVision offering the most intelligent competition available.
- Play one-on-one online matches in epic stadiums such as Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, home of
Stronghold Crusader Extreme
May 25, 2008 at 10:28 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: attacking, game, personalities, strongh crusader extreme
Crusader provides huge armies and huge battles - over 10000 units on the battle field. New buildings – Outposts provide hordes of attacking enemies to deal with. Battlefield powers – Reinforcement, bombard and heal powers can be used, no, MUST be used to defend against the waves of attacking enemies.
Product Description
For 300 years the Crusaders marched against foes to deliver right by might. Stronghold Crusader Extreme takes the addictive Crusader gameplay to a new level. Featuring massive battles, new outposts and tactical powers to master, “Extreme” carries on from where Crusader left off. The all-new Extreme trail will provide a stiff challenge to any hardened Crusader player. For those new to Crusader, the original game has been provided too, in an updated form and with all the previously released limited edition content, such as the second crusader trail and 8 all-new AI opponents .
Crusader provides huge armies and huge battles - over 10,000 units on the battlefield. New buildings - Outposts provide hordes of attacking enemies to deal with. Battlefield powers - Reinforcement, bombard and heal powers can be used, no, MUST be used to defend against the waves of attacking enemies.
Crusader Extreme trail - A heavy duty, 20-mission trail that will test the nerves of even the most hardened ?Stronghold Crusader’ expert!
It’s more than extreme battle. This is an RTS (realtime strategy) game that keeps you thinking. There are AI characters with different personalities and constructs that you have to ‘deal’ with to plot your way to conquer the enemies. Be careful! This is a game where the stakes are greater than they seem.
Mass Effect
May 24, 2008 at 9:50 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: galaxy, game, mass Effect, resolution
You take the role of Commander Shepard starship Normandy, the last hope for all life in the Galaxy. Saren, a rogue member of the elite and untouchable Spectre agents, has discovered the secret to unleashing an apocalyptic force upon the galaxy, and only you stand in his way. To save the lives of billions, you must do whatever it takes to stop Saren and prevent the return of an ancient force bent on the destruction of all organic life.
Product Description
You are Commander Shepard of the starship Normandy and you are the last hope for all life in the Galaxy. Saren, a rogue member of the elite and untouchable Spectre agents, has discovered the secret to unleashing an apocalyptic force on the galaxy, and only you stand in his way. To save the lives of billions, you must do whatever it takes to stop Saren and prevent the return of an ancient force bent on the destruction of all organic life.
High resolution visuals - highly detailed textures, characters and environments Fully customizable controls - you can re-map the control scheme any way you like Run & Gun Control - You can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing you to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action Decryption mini-game New inventory screen GUI and functionality - The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for you to equip and modify your weapons and armor
Speed Racer: The Videogame
May 23, 2008 at 9:12 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: action, game, racing, speed Racer
Get behind the driver’s seat with this Speed Racer based on the Wachowski Brothers film with its garage of combat-ready rides and see how you fare in “car-fu style” action. Take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character’s signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film’s high adrenaline, combative racing style. The film itself is based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida. A live-action family adventure, Speed Racer follows the young racecar driver Speed in his quest for glory on and off the track in his thundering Mach 6. Choose between three different variations of the Mach 6, each one equipped with several gadgets that are unique to the car like grip tires, rotary saws, a periscope, a deflector, and auto jacks. All of the gadgets have a specific purpose. The rotary saws are used to cut down any trees that get in the way. By activating the auto jacks, the Mach 6 can jump over obstacles to discover shortcuts. Discovering the shortcuts is the key to getting the fastest times on all three tracks and mastering the Normal and Endurance modes. If you play the game well enough, you will be able to unlock new vehicles, including Racer X. Get behind the wheel and go, SPEED RACER, go!
This is the true film experience in your control. Race at top speeds and battle for the WRL cup as you take on your opponents
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Product Description
Get behind the driver’s seat with this Speed Racer based on the Wachowski Brothers film with its garage of combat-ready rides and see how you fare in “car-fu style” action. Take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character’s signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film’s high adrenaline, combative racing style. The film itself is based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida. A live-action family adventure, Speed Racer follows the young racecar driver Speed in his quest for glory on and off the track in his thundering Mach 5. Choose between three different variations of the Mach 5, each one equipped with several gadgets that are unique to the car like grip tires, rotary saws, a periscope, a deflector, and auto jacks. All of the gadgets have a specific purpose. The rotary saws are used to cut down any trees that get in the way. By activating the auto jacks, the Mach 5 can jump over obstacles to discover shortcuts. Discovering the shortcuts is the key to getting the fastest times on all three tracks and mastering the Normal and Endurance modes. If you play the game well enough, you will be able to unlock new vehicles, including Racer X. Get behind the wheel and go, SPEED RACER, go!
This is the true film experience in your control. Race at top speeds and battle for the WRL cup as you take on your opponents
Neverwinter Nights 2 Gold
May 22, 2008 at 11:15 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: description, game, neverwinter
Neverwinter Nights 2 Gold combines Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to one of the best-selling and genre-defining role-playing games ever, and Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, which allows you to advance to epic levels (above 20) and choose from over 100 spells.
- Advance to epic levels and choose from 100+ spells and feats
- Create and run your own adventures with improved building tools
- Explore the Forgotten Realms rendered in breathtaking detail
Product Description
Neverwinter Nights 2 Gold combines Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to one of the best-selling and genre-defining role-playing games ever, and Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, which allows you to advance to epic levels (above 20) and choose from over 100 spells.
Toy Shop
May 21, 2008 at 10:25 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: business, customers, game, Toy Shop
When their grandfather passed away, Mel and Mark were left in charge of his toy shop with thecondition that if they couldn¿t make it successful within three years, it would be donated to the city. It¿s up to you to help the two make toys, satisfy demanding customers, explore the city, and ultimately return their grandfather¿s toy shop back to the booming business it once was!
Product Description
Have you ever wanted to own a toy store? Now you can with Toy Shop for Nintendo DS. When their grandfather passed away, Mel and Mark were left in charge of his toy shop with the condition that if they couldn’t make it successful within three years, it would be donated to the city. It’s up to you to help the two make toys, satisfy demanding customers, explore the city, and ultimately return their grandfather’s toy shop back to the booming business it once was.
Unlock new, bigger store locations as you earn more money selling toys. Adjust prices and change stock based on customer moods and habits. Touch customers with your stylus to see their budget, desired toys and perception of their Toy Shop experience Customer satisfaction is important in the store and out. If customers leave unhappy, other potential customers may never visit and you’ll lose business Learn the ins and outs of running the Toy Shop with an in-depth tutorial Control both Mel and Mark while interacting with more than 10 important town members, including the Mayor
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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
May 20, 2008 at 10:07 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsTags: description, game, promotion, Quake Wars
This is an online strategic first person shooter set in the Quake Universe. Join the battle as one of five character classes fighting with Earth’s Global Defense Force or the alien Strogg invaders. Gain promotion and advance abilities through personal missions. Fight as a team around the world to complete large-scale military operations. Construct bridges and slipgates, defend cities, capture research facilities, and destroy key objectives in a war-of-worlds struggle for domination.
Key Features
Synopsis The Strogg, a set of evil extraterrestrial entities, have descended on Earth, and now it’s your duty to defeat these menacing forces before they capture your planet for keeps. On land, sea and air, they seek to fight and establish defense structures and systems that will render you and your teammates hopelessly hapless. You will have to think quickly and develop tactics and strategies to stop them dead in their tracks or face the possibility of an all-out overtaking. QUAKE Wars combines the fast-paced action of a shooter with the skill of a strategy game to provide an amazing online gaming experience. Choose to play as two distinct armies, the Strogg or the Global Defense Forces, and use their specific abilities to your advantage. Gameplay contains a wide array of vehicles, weapons and fighter classes that allow you to assail opposing forces, and you can build experience and earn promotions to gain new capabilities that will ensure your team’s victory. The open-ended format of the game allows for improvised battle sequences with over a square mile of tough terrain, all rendered with realistic graphics thanks to MegaTexture technology. |
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Enemy Territory Quake War X360
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