Mr. Buzz returns as the host of the popular Trivia game show that asks the question as you answer with the four colored buttons. Returning for another season has to be rough for him, so you’ll be introduced to a behind the scenes of what it takes to prepare Mr Buzz for the show. That’s ok, nothing a wig some trendy glasses or girdle can’t fix.
Having more of something can be a hit or a miss depending on what that something is. More cake is always a good thing, while more cavities is not so good. Left 4 Dead 2 is the sequel to Valve’s hugely popular zombie genocidal shooter that was released last year. Can more zombie killing be considered a good thing, or does it feel just like the same ole thing with some new bells and whistles?
The Smackdown vs Raw series has seen its most impressive update to date with its latest installment, Smackdown vs Raw 2010! The game features an array of options, matches, characters as well as story designer mode.
For all of you out there that want to follow in Vince Russo’s shoes and write wrestling story-lines, here is your chance! The game features over 100 preset scene animations as well as the option to include whichever character you would like and even create dialogue for them to repeat. These storylines could be saved and uploaded and utilized by other gamers online. This creates a boundless combination of stories and situations that would please any wrestling fan.I recommend that you use your USB keyboard on your Xbox 360 and PS3 for optimal data entry since your can dictate what is said by each superstar.
After numerous delays and disappointed people, myself included, Trine finally launched on the PSN but does it deliver? In one word: yes. Simply put, Trine is a 2-D side scrolling RPG/Action adventure in a 3-D environment. Throw in a mix of secret treasures, upgrades, and some interesting teamwork and you have yourself quite a downloadable game. Coming in at a steep $20, the price may turn off some people but don’t let the price deter you.
With Street Fighter IV & King of Fighters XII rejuvenating the fighting genre, it was time for the Tekken series to step into the ring and show other fighting games how it’s done. With the largest character roster in Tekken history, HD graphics, and competitive online modes, is Tekken 6 the best fighting game our current generation of consoles has to offer?
“So Insomniac is doing me like this with their latest, huh?”
That’s the first thing that came to my mind when I started playing Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. The thought that the great marsupial-robot duo would be split apart for the title brought me great concern. Fortunately, those worries were quickly dissuaded as I stepped into the roles of hero Ratchet and — no longer just a backpack — Clank.
No more pennies to weigh down the needle from skipping, Activision’s DJ Hero is the real deal without scratching your vinyls. Growing up in the late 80’s to early 90’s everyone either wanted to be a DJ, were friends with a DJ or tried scratching on their grandparents old turntables. Heck, my older brother, DJ Gonz, mixed it up in the 90’s snatching up every milk crate he knew of within a 10 mile radius. Fifteen years later, how will this DJ simulation game compare to the real thing?
Namco-Bandai recently released the sequel to their popular Magna Carta: The Phantom of Avalanche which was released in 2001 on the PS2. Even though the game is titled Magnacarta 2, this isn’t a direct sequel of the original title. Magnacarta 2 will have players fighting their way across the Lanzheim Continent, but will players have any fun doing so?
EA’s Need For Speed: Shift has been around the block to bring us their latest driver game. Slightly Mad Studios has polished their development skills when making Need For Speed: Shift and it shows very well. The enhanced detail of NFS: Shift is amazing. By far the best feature are the much needed road arrows. Now, you can clearly see when a sharp turn is too sharp for your vehicle thanks to “green”, “yellow” and “red” arrows clearly marked for you on the road. You’re first race sits you in the most realistic cockpit view I’ve ever seen of a sleek white BMW. By the way, have I given you the impression these graphics are amongst the best in the racing franchise? Good.
In Canabalt, there is a “jump button.” A jump button to jump over obstacles, across ledges, and for breaking through windows. And…that’s about it for a game that has you making a daring escape away from unknown danger and traversing over randomly-generated building tops.
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