Archive for June, 2008

Battlefield: Bad Company

Battlefield: Bad Company
Binding: Video Game
Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
Product Description:
Set in the near future, the Battlefield: Bad Company single-player campaign drops gamers behind enemy lines as part of a squad of four soldiers, risking it all to go AWOL on a personal quest. Featuring a dramatic storyline flavored with attitude, Battlefield: Bad Company leads you far from the traditional frontlines on a wild ride with a group of renegade soldiers who decide that sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn't enough. The Battlefield: Bad Company cinematic single-player experience captures the freedom and intensity of the Battlefield series' multiplayer sandbox gameplay in a dynamic world where nearly everything is destructible. You have total freedom to be daring and innovative, adapting to and tackling challenges in unexpected Battlefield-style ways. Create sniping positions by blowing out a piece of a wall or drive your tank straight through a small house. The ever-changing battlefield forces you, your teammates, and enemies to react accordingly. The game also features the all-new, objective based multiplayer game mode Gold Rush, supporting 24 players online. Play as attackers and defenders and make full use of the tactical destruction as well as the unique vehicle experience of Battlefield: Bad Company. Battlefield: Bad Company is the first game built from the ground up for next-generation consoles using DICE's bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, delivering unrivalled graphics, effects and gameplay.
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Sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn't enough

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Guitar Hero: On Tour

Guitar Hero: On Tour
Binding: Video Game
Manufacturer: Activision Inc.
Product Description:
Utilizing the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip peripheral that fits snugly into the Nintendo DS, and a unique Guitar Hero pick-stylus; Guitar Hero: On Tour brings a new dimension to handheld gaming and gives fans the ability to shred along with their favorite tunes with complete portability. It allows gamers to take the rock-solid Guitar Hero experience wherever they go. The soundtrack features the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites. Fans can prove their shredding skills on the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered on a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, pop and alternative favorites such as Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt
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Handheld gamers can now unleash their inner rock star with Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS. You can enjoy the unique Guitar Hero experience and show off your shredding skills with a diverse set of tracks that encompass classic rock, alternative and pop hits. The game comes with the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip that fits into the DS and brings new thrills to handheld gaming.

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Binding: Video Game
Manufacturer: Konami
Product Description:
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, is a next-gen experience complete with top-of-the-line graphics and surround sound designed for the Sony PlayStation 3. Featuring the most revealing display of Kojima Production's premier title, MSG4 details the world where Snake must under go his final mission. In a world overrun by private military companies (PMCs), wars are no longer fought over nations or ideologies. Instead, the wars of the future are micro-managed by overarching PMCs, right down to the bullet. New gadgets and abilities fuel Snake's journey deep into the enemy domains of the Middle East, South America, and beyond. New gear includes "Metal Gear Mk. II," the ultimate reconnaissance tool, and "Solid Eye," which gives Snake real-time information on enemies and his surroundings.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Old timer Snake returns for what is slated as the final installment in the Metal Gear series. View larger.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

New and old characters abound in MGS4. View larger.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

PMCs have run amok and the world is at war. View larger.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Octacamo will help Snake blend into surroundings. View larger.
Joined by a familiar cast of characters, Snake must once again return to the battlefield to confront his lifelong rival, Liquid Ocelot, who is manipulating the world's wars from the one world where soldiers will always have a place. But Liquid Ocelot is not the only one who will be able to manipulate the world's wars--Snake can destabilize opposing forces by working behind the scenes, supporting the local militia as they fight PMCs, creating a smokescreen that allows Snake to move freely within the war-zone.

MGS4 is a next-generation adventure set in the aftermath of MGS2: Sons of Liberty. The concept behind the latest Metal Gear Solid project is "no place to hide," and this edition in the series will force Snake into unexpected circumstances with an all-new storyline that breaks away in some ways from the previous MGS franchise entries. We don't want to spoil it for you, but, producer Hideo Kojima did reveal some very juicy tidbits about the game and the storyline when it was first announced at E3 of 2006. "Until now," said Kojima, "we've released two entries of the MSX2 Metal Gear series, and three entries in the Metal Gear Solid series. Add to this Portable Ops, and you get a total of six titles. All mysteries will be cleared up in Metal Gear Solid 4."

Kojima was very clear about the finality of MSG4, leaving gamers to wonder, "Will Snake die?!" When asked if the story will come to this sort of an end, Kojima responded without the slightest bit of vagueness, "It will come to an end." The MGS4 E3 trailer showed a number of characters from the Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid histories. This final installment is sure to deliver loads of cameos, in fact, it is rumored that nearly all the characters from the series will make an appearance.

In addition to a return of classic Metal Gear Solid characters, the gameplay systems from part three are also expected to make a comeback. The camouflage system from part three will make it into MGS4, with the addition of "OctoCamo," Snake's most advanced stealth suit to date. The name appears to be formed from the words "Octopus" and "camoflauge," and players will be awestruck by the chameleon-like camo that changes with the surroundings. OctoCamo allows Snake to blend in with his environment as it digitally manifests nearby textures in real time. Think if it this way, if Snake is standing next to a wall worn out with holes, he too will appear to be riddled with holes. It has also been revealed that MGS4 will have online play, but no specifics have been released. Although very little information is known about the game's visuals, rumor has it that MGS4 is expected to be the finest representation of console graphics on the PS3, and it is expected that they will just get better and better as the game nears its release date.


List Price: USD 59.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 40.00
Lowest New Price: USD 45.00
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Features:
  • Although little is known, MGS4 is being touted as the final installment in the Metal Gear Solid series.
  • Chameleon-like camouflage system, Octacamo, blends Snake into his surroundings.
  • Loads of characters from previous Metal Gear Solid installments will return in this final chapter.
  • Slated for simultaneous worldwide release in June 2008, Konami has released very few details about MGS4.
  • Built for the PS3, the game is expected to be the finest representation of the console's graphics
Format: Playstation
Brand: Konami/ Kojima Productions
Model: 20160
Release Date: 2008-06-12
Customer Reviews


Traditional
Like all the Metal Gear's, this one conserves the story and the main characters. It's impressive how they can re-introduce all of them again in the story. Excellent graphics and playability, however, i think this time they exagerated with the story videos, in some parts of the game you have to watch videos, watch how the game passes through and you can't do anything.









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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress
Binding: Video Game
Manufacturer: Namco
Product Description:
If you've been longing for some new portable ninja moves, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress has you covered. The story revolves around a mysterious phantom castle that has suddenly appeared over the Hidden Leaf Village, draining the townspeople's life energy. When Naruto infiltrates the castle to find out who is behind this terrible scheme, he finds himself confronted with threatening illusions, visions of the past and a strange masked woman with a vendetta against the Leaf Ninja. Joined by his friends, it will take all of Naruto's courage to unravel the puzzle behind the castle and defeat this powerful new enemy.

Fast-paced combat system - pull off acrobatic flying attacks, flashy combo strikes and unstoppable jutsu skills with ease Customize your game experience by choosing to play through the full game with English or the original Japanese voices
List Price: USD 39.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 30.00
Lowest New Price: USD 34.90
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Features:
  • Experience a brand new story mode: Interactively experience an extensive, compelling storyline created exclusively for the game
  • Explore the Phantom Fortress full of new gameplay: Explore over 100 different floors of the Phantom Castle full of dramatic events, battles, quiz and mini games
  • Battle your foes wirelessly with a single UMD! Engage in 6 types of intense 2-player battles in different team combinations such as 1 vs1, 1 vs 2, 1 vs 3, 2 vs 2, 2 vs 3, 3 vs 3 wirelessly via ad-hoc connection. Game sharing is also available!
  • Choose from over 20 characters with unique special techniques and brand new jutsu! Battle the best in the world of Naruto with over 20 characters equipped with brand new jutsu and animation on 12 unique stages
  • Power-up your favorite character! Power-up your favorite character to give yourself an edge in battle. Enjoy all the great features from the Ultimate Ninja Heroes series!
Brand: Namco
Model: 15028
Release Date: 2008-06-24
Customer Reviews


Fun and Entertaining for awhile
Its fun, and keeps you entertained for about 20-30 hours of gameplay if you play conservatively(can get infinite hours of use is you have a buddy with a psp). But i was disappointed with the way the game was setup, like the menu system, and the way characters are unlocked. The actual fighting wasn't too bad, very simple, but it was kind of lame that all of the moves and special moves for all of the characters are all the same button combo. Overall, I would rent it for some fun or buy it used, I don't think its worth paying for a new one.



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Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit with Black Controller

Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit with Black Controller
Binding: Video Game
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Product Description:
Get more out of your XBox 360 Black. / Includes one Xbox 360 Black wireless controller and one Xbox 360 Black Play and Charge Kit
List Price: USD 69.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 44.88
Lowest New Price: USD 49.90
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Features:
  • The Xbox 360 Black Wireless Controller gives you 30 feet of room to play your favorite games. You'll get up to 40 hours of gameplay from two standard AA batteries -- or connect a Play & Charge cable for uninterrupted play.
  • The Black Play and Charge Kit keeps your Xbox 360 game going longer. Keep your wireless controller's Batteries from running down while you play. Includes rechargeable Battery pack and charging cable.
Brand: Microsoft
Model: AUA-00001
Release Date: 2007-04-17
Customer Reviews


Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit with Black Controller
I bought this bundle as a video game deal-of-the-day recently. I already had a white wireless controller and play & charge kit and I definitely enjoyed the freedom of wireless controllers. These kits are great because you don't have to keep buying new batteries or swapping rechargeable ones. I just play, and when I'm done I just plug them into my PC USB ports to charge, so I don't have to leave my 360 on. (These charge kits DO NOT WORK as PC controllers -- only for charging. Silly, eh?)

The deal of the day was for . An added benefit was that it was the black bundle, so the controller stands out amongst the many white ones that most people have. I have had no problems thus far and am glad I bought this bundle at the discounted price. I probably would not buy it at full price, though.

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