Half-Life 2: Episode 2 (PC) review
YouGamers :: Monday, October 22, 2007
“The thing that has advanced the most is the scripting of the game world – it’s clear that the familiarity of the engine and the development tools has helped here, and Episode Two feels much less artificial in the scripting of the actions triggered by your progress. It just flows smoother while a level is in progress. The addition of physics to scripted events also creates some truly impressive sequences. Some rough spots remain, and the long loading pauses between sections are bit annoying, but I guess it can’t be helped – the engine just isn’t set up for constant streaming of content. Puzzles, while fairly rare and sometimes optional, are also exceptionally well done – not immediately obvious, yet not so hard as you’d have to alt-tab for a solution off a spoiler site to proceed.”
World in Conflict PC Review
Tweak Town :: Monday, October 22, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of World in Conflict for the PC. The PC RTS genre is hardly lacking quality or quantity right now, but World in Conflict still seems to find its niche.
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii)
Gaming Heaven :: Saturday, October 20, 2007
The Donkey Kong series is most renowned for being a platformer, aside from the popular Diddy Kong Racing on the N64. While Barrel Blast was originally intended for release on the GameCube using the DK Bongos, the Wiis motion capabilities pose as a worthy alternative. Although the racing here doesnt offer the same adventure as Diddy Kong Racing did, its still worth checking out if youre interested in an unorthodox racing game.
World in Conflict – PC Review
Gamepyre :: Saturday, October 20, 2007
know this game has gotten a ton of praise from every possible reviewer, but I have a hard time giving a game blind praise because the graphics are pretty (which they most certainly are) or they add supposed “innovation” to a type of gaming by more or less taking all the rules of Real Time Strategy and throwing them out the window. I guess what it all boils down to is that I’m disappointed. I’m disappointed that a game which oozed with potential and with such promise of immersive, realistic and destructive strategy game play, boiled down to nothing more than a rather visually stimulating way for me to take orders from my computer.
X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Joystick Controller Review
Futurelooks :: Saturday, October 20, 2007
This thing is built like a friggin’ tank — hence its name — and it’ll be able to suffer the worst of beatings just like its sibling, the X-Arcade Trackball Mouse Controller. Yes, even when you play a hardcore button mashing game like Metal Slug or an intense fighting game like Mortal Kombat, the TankStick will not only hold its own… it’ll take the beating and it’ll like it.
MotoGP 07 (PC) review
YouGamers :: Thursday, October 18, 2007
“The modelling of off-track material is also inconsistent, sometimes having glue-like tendencies, other times pulling you across (which only happens in four wheeled vehicles…). It’s not a major issue but it’s made worse by the fact that if you place any fraction of your tyres off the track or rumble strips, you automatically incur a time penalty. “Err, hang on! So not only do you physically slow me down if run onto grass, you then artifically stick on extra seconds!” This is another example of the developers not knowing how to (or choosing not to) correctly model traction and grip.”
Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Following the second season of the Avatar animated series, this game will find Aang ‘n’ the gang defending the Earth Kingdom against the sinister Fire Nation.
Backyard Football 2008
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Now in its 6th season, Backyard Football is the best selling kids’ football video game of all time. Combine realistic 7 on 7 action with wild arcade style power moves and check out the new gameplay, graphics, and environments. Play all 32 NFL teams, 10 wacky Backyard teams, or create your own. Backyard Football comes loaded with top NFL Superstars as kids–Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Urlacher, Reggie Bush, Michael Strahan, Shaun Alexander, Frank Gore, and more.
Thrillville: Off the Rails
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Thrillville, the videogame where players create and experience the theme park of their dreams, will open its gates for a whole new season in Thrillville: Off the Rails. Featuring some of the most outlandish roller-coaster concepts ever imagined, as well as enhanced socialization and a new array of carnival and arcade games, this fall release amps up the family-friendly mix of gameplay that made Thrillville the best-selling original children’s intellectual property of 2006.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® – Game of the Year Edition
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Oblivion Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPG’s of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges. Also included in the Game of the Year edition are Knights of the Nine and the Shivering Isles expansion, adding new and unique quests and content to the already massive world of Oblivion.
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground features deeper customization than ever before, including a Video Editor with full-featured editing tools and visual effects for creating epic skate videos, and a fully customizable online Skate Lounge where players can skate with friends in the ultimate pad. In addition, players will have the freedom to skate from single player to online seamlessly, as well as utilize new gameplay mechanics such as skateable terrain altering and building, and Bowl Carving, delivering the most empowered skating experience ever. Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground also features even more Nail the Trick moves such as Nail the Grab and Nail the Manual intensifying the thrill of pulling off big tricks.
Everyday Shooter
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Developed solely by Jonathan Mak, Everyday Shooter won three awards at the Independent Gaming Festival at the 2007 Game Developers Conference. Unlike traditional arcade shooters, the sound effects in Everyday Shooter play in musical harmony with the game’s background music. Throughout Everyday Shooter’s album of games, typical arcade sounds of destruction are replaced with guitar riffs harmonizing over an all-guitar soundtrack. KEY FEATURES Album of Shooter Games – Each of the 8 ‘songs’ or levels has a completely different visual vibe and chain system. Vector-Based Graphics – Graphics are created from mathematical equations celebrating the beauty of geometry. Stunning, Evolving Synaethesia – Every shot, hit, or explosion creates a visual and musical inspiration that produces a note, chord or riff that harmonizes into the song for each level. Full HD at 1080p – In addition to the fluid music, enjoy the brilliant colors and stylized visuals.
Thrillville: Off the Rails
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Thrillville, the videogame where players create and experience the theme park of their dreams, will open its gates for a whole new season in Thrillville: Off the Rails. Featuring some of the most outlandish roller-coaster concepts ever imagined, as well as enhanced socialization and a new array of carnival and arcade games, this fall release amps up the family-friendly mix of gameplay that made Thrillville the best-selling original children’s intellectual property of 2006.
Crash of the Titans
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
In Crash of the Titans, players fight a nefarious plot hatched by Crash’s arch nemeses Neo and Nina Cortex to mutate the local creatures into titanic abominations. Using Crash’s legendary mix of outrageous antics and daredevil bravado, players “hijack” enemies to take control of their action and use their fearsome powers against all manner of enemies.
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sega Rally Revo
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
With dynamically deformable terrain,realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing, Sega Rally Revo is a high-tempo driving experience that is every racing fan’s driving fantasy. Vehicle selection affects driving strategy in Sega Rally Revo, as race course surfaces dynamically deform upon repeated contact with vehicle tires and changing weather effects. Sega Rally Revo features a variety of fully deformable surfaces, from gravel-littered tracks and smooth tarmac roads, to snow-covered mountain passes.
Sega Rally Revo™
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
With dynamically deformable terrain, proprietary next-generation graphics, realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing, Sega Rally Revo is a high-tempo driving experience that is every racing fan’s driving fantasy. Vehicle selection affects driving strategy in Sega Rally Revo, as race course surfaces dynamically deform upon repeated contact with vehicle tires and changing weather effects. Sega Rally Revo features a variety of fully deformable surfaces, from gravel-littered tracks and smooth tarmac roads, to snow-covered mountain passes.
FIFA Soccer 08
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The FIFA Soccer 08 next-gen gameplay engine, built to maximize the power of PLAYSTATION®3, delivers animations and ball control that is so responsive you feel like you are actually on the pitch. Players in FIFA Soccer 08 now benefit from A.I. so smart, it features a 35-point decision engine which enables players to process multiple decisions and reactions in real-time. Players are now aware of their surroundings, reacting authentically to threats and opportunities to make intelligent football decisions. Be A Pro: Online Team Play is the evolution of a new play mode featured in FIFA 08 called Be A Pro that locks you into the role of a single, fixed player the entire game and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real football player—from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing. Users receive real time feedback and analysis on the fly and a unique camera angle keeps both player and action in focus, zooming in when you’re on attack. Now in Be A Pro: Online Team Play, up to five friends on different consoles will be able to select and take control of their own individual players on the same team, supported by AI teammates, to play against up to five rivals of another team. Alternatively, online users can select to play with free roaming players, and teams can have a combination of both. In addition to Be A Pro: Online Team Play, the online feature set in FIFA 08 includes the award-winning Interactive Leagues, where you represent your club online against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division and features weekly in-game pod casts by the development team, and Online Leagues, where you create and organize your own multiplayer Friends Leagues and tournaments with all the tools in-game.
Spider-man™ 3
Sony Games :: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Experience an all-new combat system, two exciting ways. Redesigned from the ground up, a unique combat system empowers both Spider-Man and Black-Suited Spider-Man to perform suit-specific powers and abilities. State of the art animations, combos and finishers make punch, kick and web attacks more super-heroic than ever. Battle 10 of Spider-Man’s most infamous enemies from the movie and Marvel universe, including Sandman and Venom.
