Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

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Although the Demo for the PS3 version of this game on PSN is rated poorly, and makes the game look terrible, it's actually an enjoyable game. You see, the Demo is placed smack dab in the middle of the game, where the difficulty is far too advanced for someone just starting the game. So that's why the Demo is no fun.

Anyway, as a fan of the Book Series, I instantly got this game. The game doesn't let you choose the name of your owl, -sadly-, but you can choose one of four different species; Spotted, Barn, Horned, or Great Grey owl. Spotted owl is the fast and weak one, Barn Owl is overall good in everything, Horned basically is terrible in everything and is worst one to pick, and Great Gray is slow, but it's the strongest. In the end I recommend choosing Barn Owl or Great Grey on your first try and then, if you want a Gold Trophy, beat the game with the rest of the owls as well.

The game doesn't really get old. Although it's short, the missions have variety, and you're never doing the same thing twice. The Bonus Mission in each Stage is basically just a Free Play, where you can roam around Tyto or Kuneer and such, and pick from extra missions.

I'm already in the last world, and I got the game about 5 days ago. I spent a large ammount of time collecting trophies, and if I didn't, I'd be done with the game by now.

So all in all it's a great game, and pretty easy to get Gold Medals and to beat the game. Although the story is kind of boring and most of the gameplay mechanics won't make much sense to younger players, it's a realy great game.

Oh, also, there are a few minor glitches, but they are always fixed in about 5 seconds so there shouldn't be a problem.

The game is $50 and it's only about 5 1/2 hours long, INCLUDING collecting all the trophies, so the price is kind of jumping the bucket. Perhaps renting the game and beating it would be better.

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For never hearing about it i picked the game up for 12 dollars suprised at how good the graphics and story are, would highly recommend

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I received this game in time for Christmas, it was a presnet for my girlfriends daughter, the graphics are awsome; it's easy to play.

She likes it very well.

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I got this game for Christmas, and I think it's lots of fun. The flying has a realistic look and feel to it and the controls aren't too complicated. The missions are fairly easy, but not too easy. This game is good for when you want to play a game that isn't too action packed, but isn't a complete bore either. You can unlock and buy new armor and unlock bonus missions and attack moves.

The only thing I don't particularly care for are the cut scenes. They seem like they are a lower quality than the rest of the game. It's not a huge issue though.

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Not user friendly at all and just plain not fun.. Would not buy again.. just flying around and doing the same thing time after time and I play alot of games like this.

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Singularity

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I haven't reviewed a game in a while, but Singularity really made me feel like I had to. Especially considering there are only two other reviews here as I write.

First, the most important thing. Singularity gets the basics absolutely right. Character movement is fluid, the controls are easy to learn, and there are no lurching mini-loads.

The environments and graphics are top-notch. From the moment you "arrive" on the island, you know it's going to look good, and it does throughout.

Gameplay is also great fun. I've heard a lot of comparisons to Bioshock, which I didn't play but watched my roommate play. I suppose there are similarities, but Singularity offers it's own take on survivor horror FPS.

The storyline is excellent. Playing with time often causes a muddled story, but here we have a great altered past/present that must be fixed, and the history of the island's downfall is well detailed in notes and recordings you find. Get all of them. Also, the climax is a big moment for your character.

Your time-altering abilities are great fun to use. Power them up as soon as you can, especially the one that creates a sphere of frozen time. This is extremely useful in taking out multiple enemies. It's fun to age a soldier to dust, turn "tics" against each other, and age/renew countless items. See a crushed, rusted crate? Renew it and inside could be E-99 (your upgrade juice), med packs and ammo. Sometimes this is imperative to continue, sometimes you just find more juice under a big branch you just "de-aged."

Happily, Singularity lacks any glaring flaws. If you find something you don't like, it's often down to personal preference. Health, for example, is (yes!) a good old-fashioned bar. You have to use health packs to regenerate. The encroaching red haze, once a good thing but abused to the point of annoying overkill in some games (the latest COD) stays away until you're nearly dead.

It's not quite as OMG-THIS-IS-AWESOME as the first time through Dead Space, an astoundingly good game, but has it's share of pleasant surprises. For example, I shot a soldier in the leg with my shotgun, which blew it off below the knee. He hopped a few times, clutching his thigh and yelling, then fell and squirmed in agony until I finished him off. That's a nice touch in enemy construction.

I apologize if this sounds too positive. There's always a risk of coming off as fake or easily impressed. But sitting here I can't really think of anything they did "wrong." It's a fully developed, greatly conceived and polished horror FPS.

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I haven't really written a review for a game in a long while, but I felt Singularity deserved one. Not many people have played this game, period, let alone on the PS3. It deserves so much more than that, so here is my two-cents.

First off, the story: This game is set in 2010, when American special-ops go in to investigate radiation spikes on a seemingly uninhabited island near Russia's coastland. After an EMPlike blast forces our hero, Captain Nate Reinko, onto the ground of Katorga-12, the mysterious island locale of the game, things go the way of epic Sci-Fi. The island is the site of a previously unknown element called E-99, and the Soviet Union devoted huge resources to research of E-99 in the 1940's and 1950's so that they could establish themselves as THEE world power. E-99 is exponentially more powerful than atomic energy AND has trippy time-altering effects. Needless to say, disaster befell them long ago and you're left to figure out what went wrong and how to fix a new problem in the timeline. Singularity's story dabbles heavily in time-travel and alternate-timelines via "Back to the Future" ish story twists. Most stories that attempt to tackle the time-traveling mechanic beast end up muddled and confusing as a result. Singularity does not suffer this fate. The story is actually quite fantastic for what it is, and make no mistake, it is very campy in parts. That's part of its charm. I found myself in awe of just how well implemented time travel and alternate timeline related plot twists are used in the story. I for one am very big on good story in games, and this one does not in any way disappoint. The characters are pretty interesting, the setting and locale are compelling, and the endings are very impactful.

The gameplay is solid throughout. All of the mechanics established in the FPS genre are here and implemented well and feel natural. The weapons are very fun to use and are interesting. Using a sniper rifle that can slow down time is awesome, and so is rolling a grenade on the ground into wherever you want. The other, more usual weapons like the assault rifle and shotgun are fun to use as well. The enemy AI is great, and so is their behavior. They act very lifelike, and I found that to be a nice touch. The mutant enemies are both scary and a blast to play with. The real treat is the Time-Manipulation Device, which allows you to do incredible stuff like freeze a giant bubble of time. That way, you can leisurely walk up to your enemies, casually pop off a round, rinse-and-repeat with the others, and when the bubble dissipates, they all fall down. This game really makes you feel like a bad@$$, and that is in large part due to the ridiculously awesome gameplay devices you're generously given.

Lastly, the graphics and sound are very well done. The music is moody, while not being overbearing. Each setting achieves its goal of atmosphere, from the clean, distinctly Soviet-communist factory/lab environments of the past to the dilapidated, depressing current state of the island. Some of the native, mutated life of the island really reminded me of the Metroid Prime games, and so did the music. A nice comparison, if you ask me. One thing I really liked about the game was that the atmosphere always reached its goal of making me feel tense and cautious about what may or may not be around the corner. This suspense and dread is rarely executed well in games, and I have to give credit to Raven Software for doing just that.

One thing I must point out that bugged me a little bit was the Russian language implementation. I LOVED the signs that were in full Russian. I didn't like substituting Russian letters into the English text simply because the letters are similar looking. Backwards N's and R's are abundant and it struck me as simultaneously unique and cheesy all at once. I have to point out that I speak a little Russian and that's probably why some of it gets to me a little. I mean, we're going to an island where everybody is a NATIVE Russian speaker, and yet they record their audio diaries in English with a heavy Russian accent? Gimme' a break. Most wouldn't find fault with that, as they don't know Russian at all, but I found it a little jarring. That's about my only jab I can think of for the artistic direction of the game.

Singularity cannot be discussed without mentioning Bioshock. Similarities to Bioshock are EVERYWHERE in Singularity, from the audio tapes that flesh out the backstory of major and minor characters alike, to the art-design of, well, everything in the game, to the plasmidlike abilities you get, to the upgrades you make to your character and his tools/weapons, even the main supporting characters and the roles they play to you and the overall plot is eerily similar to Bioshock (including a "would you kindly?" moment, making for one of the most impactful "good guy" conclusions I've ever come across in a game). They are ALL taken from Bioshock's textbook. Singularity pulls almost all of them off flawlessly, and this ends up being a big plus from me, as I really loved Bioshock. HOWEVER, I must say that Singularity's story seems much more focused on being a fun, "cool" sci-fi blockbuster adventure than the deeply philosophical, incredibly tragic tales that Bioshock and Bioshock 2 were. I don't say this as a negative, but it is worth noting that there is a big difference in tone and focus. Singularity's "tragedies" never touched my heart or got me thinking as deeply and so profoundly the way Rapture's sad tale did, not even close, DESPITE Katorga-12 being presented as a place befallen by tragedy and philosophy gone awry. Atlas Shrugged, this is not.

Since it was developed by Raven Studio, the developers behind the masterpieces X-men Legends, X-men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, and Star Wars Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy, I already knew the game would be another worthy installment, and now they have another game to add to an already impressive list of great games. It's so cheap now that I would say definitely BUY it NEW! We should be encouraging the publishers and developers to make these kinds of games. With its ridiculously fun and well implemented gameplay, its incredible, immersive atmosphere, to its very well-written and executed story, Singularity is a game worth playing. So for the sake of the motherland, buy it, teleport yourself into it, love it!

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I'm convinced that Raven is going to continue to create and publish great games. I bought this and 2009s Wolfenstein (I've also reviewed this game) at the same time as a chance to see their more modern works. Here are my thoughts...

I'll start by agreeing with a previous comment on the control schematics. It is a bit odd using R1 to fire rather than R2 without the ability to change the layout, but fortunately I had been playing the Killzone series and had just been using the same configuration. That's really it for a "negative" although that's a rather harsh way to look at it.

The story was outstanding. Yes, it is only original to an extent as the whole time warp/change history has been done in games and movies a million times over. At first I was constantly reminded of "The Butterfly Effect" but quickly got absorbed into the story enough to look at it as its own title. I love war games, but I also appreciate breaking away from the same story line (CoD) and making a new twist on reality and different timelines. It's also nice to have another Russian installment for a lesser utilized environment/people.

Graphically this game is up there with the best of its time. It makes excellent use of the Unreal Engine 3. Characters, weapons, and environments are well textured, with details and shadowing accurate to lighting, firing, etc.

The game does borrow heavily from BioShock in some areas from weapons stations allowing you to upgrade weapons, little video clips upon unlocking new abilities with your singularity device, and the use of e99 and weapons tech cases as a form of currency. However, as a fan of BioShock, I found this familiar and welcomed.

Although it is a linear game there are a few points where it takes ingenuity to get to areas that appear to be locked and off-limits. I'm thinking of an area on a large ship where you can see a weapons tech behind a sealed door in particular, but there are a few others as well.

Overall, I played this game through all 3 endings and still haven't really had enough. I'd love to have a Singularity 2, but I'm not holding my breath. Much as Wolfenstein (2009) was an excellent game with subpar sales, Singularity experienced the same unfortunate fate. To add to the doubt of a second, the fact that there are 3 endings would make it difficult to build a second game. Too bad...

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While I haven't played a lot of games by Raven Software, they are fast becoming one of my favorite game developers. Way back in the day when everyone was crazy for Doom, I played the shareware levels of Raven and id's Heretic. I pretty much just thought it was okay. While I enjoy fantasy, the setting of Heretic didn't really work for me in the same way that Doom's sci-fi locales and Wolfenstein 3-D's WWII-era trappings did. Aside from that and a little bit of the demo for Hexen II, I didn't play another Raven game until 2009's Wolfenstein. Long story short, I loved it.

I'd wanted to check out Singularity after seeing positive reviews on Gamespot and IGN, and that interest was compounded when I started seeing it show up on game critics' year-end lists. (For instance, Games Radar named it one of the best overlooked games of 2010.) I decided to wait until the price had dropped a bit, and once it did, I snatched it up.

So now that I've played it, what do I think? I'll start with the negatives. First, I wish it were possible to use alternate button mapping. I'm really used to using R2 rather than R1 to fire. When I played Killzone 2, I was at least given the option for a different control scheme, but Singularity doesn't allow this at all. This unfortunately led to me accidentally trying to knife an enemy from across the room during the first few levels. I eventually got used to it, but I don't understand why they didn't even offer me a choice.

Second, the best boss battle comes at nearly the two-thirds mark, and there really isn't one at the climax of the game. Truth be told, the ending feels a little anti-climactic. That said, I liked the fact that they tried to make the final level feel driven by story more so than action.

Last, but not least, the game feels too short. If I had to estimate, I'd say I finished it in about eight hours. Quite honestly, though, this and the previous complaints are more nitpicks, really. This is a solid ride throughout with a compelling story, some nifty enemies and even niftier weapons.

I may have made a minor gripe about Singularity's button assignment, but that aside, I loved its control layout. Like Wolfenstein (2009), it uses a shoulder button to aim. I've never really cared for using R3 to aim because I like being able to get back to regular viewing mode by releasing a button I'd been holding. While you're usually given the option to hold in R3 rather than clicking to toggle, I find that I have difficulty continuing to hold it in while moving the right analog stick to adjust my aim. Using the shoulder button to aim just feels so much more intuitive, and I feel like my accuracy is much higher.

I know a lot has been made of the fact that the game borrows pretty heavily--some might say "steals"--from BioShock. My initial reaction to that was, "Okay, sign me up! I love BioShock!" Admittedly, I was a bit taken aback by just how much it does take from that modern classic, right down to the kitschy period-appropriate film strips. Once I got past that, though, I was really able to get into the story and enjoy its time-altering craziness.

It's probably too much to hope for a sequel, since this one didn't exactly become a blockbuster, but each of the game's multiple endings leaves things open for further stories in this universe. That said, each ending would make for a drastically different story, so unless they just decide to pick one and make it the "official" ending, I think it'd be pretty difficult to make a direct follow-up to this story. (Of course, given the fact that only one ending features a full motion video sequence while the others are mostly still images and narration, I wouldn't be surprised if it's considered the official, developer-approved ending.)

So if you like first-person shooters with sci-fi and horror elements, I would definitely recommend this. It may not be the most original thing you'll play, but it's quite a blast for its duration.

Note: I haven't tried the multiplayer, and I don't really intend to.

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GAEMS Vanguard Personal Gaming Environment

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I actually happened to find this in a store before i could order it online. so i bought it there. so no comment on the seller here. however the system is sweet. 1080p looks great, sounds great pretty damn loud actually! not much storage space for extra stuff inside the case. (all the necessary cables for HDMI hookup, power supply and 360 power supply) the screen doesnt actually touch anything when closed so not to many worries there. quite strudy and lockable case. i love this thing! i bought it for a portable gaming system when i deploy to afghanistan soon. and it fits into one of those "Gorrilla Case" tough boxes which is nice also. and its good for 110 and 220v. good for people like me in Europe. the price is a little steep but i think it was worth it.

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I have owned this for roughly 2 weeks now and I love it! The matte screen is very sharp, bright, and smooth, with it being easily visible since it has a 170 viewing angle. This lets you and four friends (or more) view it without any issues at all. The screen has a load of settings you can use from adjusting the color, the brightness, and more. Having it as a matte screen means that there is *barely* any reflection even when the screen is off, so if you play outside or where there is bright light, it won't bounce back with some kind of annoying glare and distract you like some home TV's would. Also in case you or someone changes your settings in a weird way, you can reset it to the base default. The blue light on the sides of the monitor is cool to see but low enough (especially with the brightness of the monitor) that you will quickly forget it is there. The speakers are just incredibly clear, with no distortion and can go VERY loud. In a room with noisy people, I could turn it up to just 32 (out of a 100) and hear the game clearly and perfectly. In fact, that's what I did at a very recent game night with a bunch of friends and other people while they played Super Smash Brawl or Mario Kart (people were yelling things too as they played). So only crank it up to 100 if you are trying to drown out one of Metallica's concert next door. Lol! The HD screen also includes TWO headphone ports so you and a friend can listen in private should you want to play a game like Black Ops in silence or just enjoy a nice movie.

Now moving on down from the screen, the hinge looks very solid and I doubt it will ever break unless you are abusive to it. The top also has a kickstand at the base of it, for when you're viewing it so you can have the screen leaning back or aimed solidly straight over the xbox/ps3, and the view will NOT be obscured. The top fits down with the bottom perfectly but be careful as the little mesh baggies that it comes with can sometimes stick out and you'll end up with them sticking out, possibly getting damaged that way. Properly take care of the mesh bags and I think you'll get years out of them. The bags have little round things that slide down the string to lock the opening tight and hold your power supply and other stuff in it perfectly. There are 2 thick velcro straps to lock down your xbox (whether it be the thick original or the slimmer S version) or even your PS3 (any make of it) onto a supplied thick pad.

The overall weight is about expected for something made of tough, but semi-flexible body along with a 19 inch fast, HD monitor. Even with the weight of a Xbox and all accessories inside it, I didn't find it hard to carry from the hand or with the provided padded, shoulder strap. On the outside, there is a big G (company logo) on it but that's replaceable from the website with a number of other things like Gears of War, Mass Effect, or even Halo stuff. The whole case can get a skin to decorate it in of the mentioned game stuff as well. I forgot, I got white little stickers (since I got the non-halo Vanguard version) that you can stick all over it in any way you like.

Performance-wise? I love it! I won't even take my Xbox out of the case sometimes to hook it back up to my other HD TV or even when I take it over to a friend's house because I think it both looks and sounds better than even a Vizio 32 inch! Probably because the speakers are made for gamers whereas the standard HD TV is setup for TV shows. Not only that, but the screen, even though it is a 19 inch matte screen deal still feels bigger that it is because I can sit elbows-to-case close to it without my straining my eyes after a 5-6 hours of game play. One of my friends even said the screen on it looked even better than his 42 inch TV.

The only downside to the WHOLE thing? You can't really stuff more than one controller inside it and there are no places to stick your games inside it. So you'll need to carry extra controllers and games in a separate bag or something. Not really a big deal since it was designed for the *console*, not the games. :) Maybe future versions will have a CD slip case inside it or something.

So? What are you waiting for? Get this thing and start playing on the best personal gaming experience you'll have! If not for you, then at least for someone who's an avid gamer! Trust me, they'll love it and you for it!

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I wanted this for the ability to fill time while on vacation. It works great and does exactly that. The screen is large and very clear. The sound is good as well. The case does its job of protecting it's contents and giving you the ability to transport your beloved gaming system with you on trips. The case does feel slightly flimsy when opening/closing it...probably because it's a plastic case. Another thing that you might not take into consideration is this thing gets a bit heavy once you load it up with your system including the power supply and controllers. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the unit. Just keep in mind that if this isn't your primary screen, then you have a $350 doorstop sitting around the majority of the time....but, if you're without a TV or on deployment, then this is a great setup. It's footprint is about the size of a small suitcase and can be tucked out of the way when not in use. The setup was a slight pain, which involved plugging in the HDMI cable and power cord (which may limit how far you can sit from the outlet). I also suggest the cord splitter that is probably on the bottom of the product page. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it and look forward to taking it with me on future trips. (Side note...The TSA requires that you completely remove your game system from the GAEMS Vanguard.)

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This pretty great. The one thing that I am working on is trying to reduce the setup time of the product. I would want to open the system up, move the pouches to the side, and be able to hook things up without taking everything out every time. I hope to put the 360 brick to the left, because it heats up, and carry a power strip with a long cord. One thing that would be nice, is if there was a way for them to engineer a spot for the screen power supply, and on the back put a power outlet for the console power, and a power inlet for both the screen and console. However, I'm not sure if there is a practical way for the inlet (which would need to be close to a standard computer power cable) to be implemented. Some sort of power splitter with a suggested setup would be nice though.

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This setup is perfect for a quick portable fix. The screen is very clear and easy to view from multiple angles. It is crisp and high def 1080p adjustable to 720p if you're into it. The speakers are amazing they have adjustable bass and treble with a built in equalizer for the audiophiles. They are louder than my two Vizio TVs and even sound better. Mine came with a remote that has brightness built in (up and down like volume) so you don't have to enter the menu and can adjust on the fly perfect for pro gamers. Two headphone jacks. The case can be locked with a combo or key lock (like a suitcase) It is very lightweight and sets up in a few minutes.

The negatives: It's not as sturdy as I had hoped. The screen has blue lights that come on around it...options for red maybe, or nothing at all? The screen is naked inside when you close the case leaving it susceptible to scratches (possibly) if you don't put your stuff away carefully. HDMI only. Obviously the price more than the gaming system itself.

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Wireless 2.4ghz Playstation 3 Controller

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Wireless 2.4ghz Playstation 3 Controller

Doesn't have sixaxis, but is awesome for playing COD4. Turns all semi-automatic weapons (including pistols) to full auto, and some have a higher fire rate than some of the automatic weapons. really good in tight situations. More reliable than my PS3 stock controller, and with the battery pack, is just as easy to charge. The dongle does use one USB port, but no big deal.

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PS3 Move Silicon Controller Sleeve - Green

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I tore it trying to stretch it over the controller. Once on, it looks really cool and feels great.

I don't know if it's worth the money, but my son likes it.

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Gal*Gun

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Wow! They "went" there...

If you like the rail-shooter genre, this game is worth a look. Think "House of the Dead", but with ecstatic Japanese schoolgirls of varying ages. This game uses a relationship-type gameplay for the scenes in between the shooting parts. It is almost entirely in Japanese, but if you pay enough attention, it's easy to figure out the answers to a girls questions by reading her facial expressions. I can't read any Japanese and can only slightly understand what is heard, but again, the expressions are key.

You wield a pheromone gun and blast screaming, pointing girls out of your way so you can ultimately focus on one of 4 main female love interests. Your "secondary" weapon (triangle button if on PS3) is usually a grenade in most of these types of games, but here, it puts you in a lonely dimension that's just you and whatever girl you triangled on. Here, you, uhh... "blast" specific parts of her body to make her blush and eventually scream out in ecstacy. I call that "Pokémon-ing" them. You collect these girls and their present clothing type in a running inventory, viewable through the main menu. Go for the teachers!!! They're so hot and their screams are so much funnier. I recommend NOT playing this game secretly, as if someone walked in on you, they'd think the worst>.<

It's a hilarious game, perfect for parties with alcohol and open minds. I love it!

This game uses the Playstation Move controller, though a standard controller works too, just not precise like a "gun" would be. It does NOT use the PSMove Navigational controller for anything necessary.

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I've been meaning to get this game for a long time, after hearing about its port to the PS3. Now that I have it, I can't put it down. Its theme is the complete antithesis of typical rail shooters out there. Gameplay is absolutely the same as any other rail shooter: difficult on the controller, smoother with the Move, and delightful with a Move lightgun. If you're buying this game, though, you're not doing it for the quality gameplay.

You know why you bought it...

THE QUALITY ARTWORK...

of the four hundred and twenty three different varieties of panties.

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QUICKSCOPE PS3 PLAYSTATION 3 Blue Modded Controller

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the controller was not working and i return it and the just give me like the 50% of my money....the L2 was not working and beside is like a normal controller in black ops dont work at all

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It came in the mail 2 days earlier than expected and it comes packaged all professional. Pretty awesome controller so far, all the features in an original ps3 controller. I so recommend this controller.

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DC Universe Online Used

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It downloaded for a hour and a half. My son got tired of looking at it. I dont want to pay to havenit shipped back. Sucks. Dont waste your time

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Just bought this game on disk so I don't have to download it on my PS3...it takes up about 4 to 6 gbs of space on your hard drive and you can still play if you have the disk

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lots of fun, keeps ne entertained for hours, but needs more character features and powers to use in this game.

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Great Game!!! But, "DO NOT BUY"!!!!!!!!!!! It is NOW FREE to Download on PSN or PC Online.... Playing in a group is fun, but so is playing solo. That, in and of itself, makes this game rather unique. It does become progressively harder to solo, but I would have gotten bored if it wasn't.

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This is the short of it. The game is now available as free to play AND free to download. There are different memberships. Legendary is all features for $15.00 a month plus tax. Premium is trimmed bonuses but you only have to pay $5.00 one time to net it. And then there's free which has more limitations, but it's free.

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Tales of Xillia (Collector's Edition)

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Wonderful game, and a beautiful C.E

It's so nice to see more and more tales game coming to NA and it's a bigger pleasure to know that the games from longtime fans is bringing in so many more. The Statue is a symbol of how our support has paid off and it is stunning. It may be pricey but the CD and artbook are sturdy and attractive to an amazing game but the statue takes the cake. It's numbered and everything to really feel unique

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Ever since I first played Tales of Destiny way back in 1999 I have been in love with the Tales franchise. While not as immediately recognizable in the mainstream gaming community as the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest/Warrior RPG juggernauts, the "Tales of" series of games have always had a loyal fan base due to the great stories and combat that is the hallmark of the games. The question of whether or not to purchase the latest game in the franchise was a no-brainer for me, and I can say with 100% certainty that I am so happy that I indulged myself.

Controls, Music, & Animation

Every Tales game is painstaking in its delivery of beautiful graphics and music, and Tales of Xillia (henceforth referred to as "ToX") continues in that tradition. Simply put, this game is gorgeous and takes every advantage of the PS3 hardware to simply amaze me. The world of Xillia is bright, colorful, and varied. Environments are dynamic; each exploration area is divided by little "breaks"; while this may seem annoying, the lack of lag when going through a doorway into the next room is practically non-existent. The screen flashes black for one moment and then you are free to control your character.

In addition to the beautiful backgrounds, the characters are 3D mirrors of their anime-inspired sprites used in the cut scenes. While you do notice the difference between the 2D drawing of Milla (the female protagonist) and her 3D avatar, the seamless transition negates any of the very minor aesthetic details. Finally, each character in the game is unique, sporting their own look, and enemies are just as varied and detailed as the "good guys".

Musically speaking, Tales of Xillia boasts an amazing orchestral arrangement with songs to suit every zone in the game. It is truly beautiful and lends itself well to the atmosphere of the story. When you are in an ominous, dark dungeon the music is creepy, with violins and woodwinds playing higher and slightly off-key, creating the ambiance of a thriller movie. Sound effects cover every aspect of movement, helping to bring the world of Xillia to life. If your character is moving through shallow water, swishing noises will occur with each step. The crackle of fire whispers through a zone, subtlety lighting a path. Birds chirp. When the graphics and sound come together, you will find yourself immersed in a world of magic, mysteries, and more than a few baddies to kill.

The controls in ToX are spot-on. Combat is real-time, so players need to be aware of their characters and the baddies on the screen. At the beginning of the game you can alter whether you want harder enemies, a longer input time for combos, and your Xand Y-axis movement [meaning whether pressing upward with the control stick will move the camera up (normal) or down (inverted)]. I chose the hardest setting and kept the input time as "Normal". In the beginning enemies attack slower, which is good as it gives you time to acquaint yourself with the mechanics of combat. While pressing the "X" button will make your character charge forward and attack a target, you also have different magic/elemental-based attacks that can be access from the menu (the "¬▲" button) which vary based upon who you chose as your protagonist to control. Thus, combat sometimes needs a good strategy; just jumping in and whacking enemies with your weapon does not always work. In this way ToX enhances the gameplay by adding a level of strategy. Once you form a party, coming up with a plan of attack becomes critical; you will be able to combine attacks and setup AI strategies to maximize your combat proficiency (your cohorts will be controlled by AI; from the party menu you can adjust their combat focus, for instance: should that character conserve TP (mana) or go all out and cast the most powerful spells each battle? Do you want a character to heal exclusively or to heal AND attack?)..

Finally, in regard to the map and character control, Xillia has everything nailed. The camera rests comfortably in a 3rd person perspective of your character. The camera rotates freely, enabling you to see a complete map and minimizing the risk of an enemy sneaking up from behind. Since enemies are seen on the map and battles are not random encounters, this is a very important function.

Story

ToX has an over-arching plot of determining why the elements are out of harmony and how to restore mana to the world. When one of the kingdoms in the world of Xillia experimented with powerful magic, they unwittingly caused widespread devastation by draining the world's mana. It is your job to figure out what happened and how to fix it before the other kingdoms start an all-out war.

While the story itself is your basic good-vs-evil RPG fare, the depth of the storyline, the complexity of the characters (their personalities and motives) and presented in a manner to both intrigue the player and to soldier onward to learn more. In addition, ToX gives you TWO games in one; at the beginning you choose either the male (Jude Mathis) or female (Milla Maxwell). In either case, the story will unfold from the perspective of THAT character. Thus, while you will travel with the other person regardless, you will only interpret events through the eyes and mind of your protagonist. This, of course, means that you will want to play through the game AGAIN to see another side to the story!

As the story progresses, you will find yourself watching numerous cut scenes and work to cultivate not only new abilities for combat but also the friendships of others in your party. Using a robust crafting system, ToX adds another level of depth by encouraging the player to explore and find items. All of this combined will suck you into the game and make you want to press onward (maybe to the detriment of your job... make sure that you don't miss work in your zeal to beat the game!).

Overall

To simplify this review, let's recap:

Pros:

1) Beautiful combat system that keeps enemy encounters fun and challenging,

2) No random encounters! Enemies are seen on the map and can be avoided, if desired,

3) Beautiful environment, unique characters, and an amazing soundtrack,

4) Game controls are easy to pick up and play,

5) LOTS of replay value: play through the character-specific storyline depending upon the hero,

6) Wonderful and often-humorous storytelling, encouraging dialogue with others,

7) Lots to explore and many items to find; exploring the world is visually rewarding!

Cons:

1) It costs money; but I guarantee that you will find this to be the best $60 spent on a game this year!

2) The cut scenes can be a little long at times, but this is a minor irritation at best,

3) That Tales of Xillia 2 won't be available in the U.S. for a while!

Thus, simply put, ToX is one of the best games that I have acquired and played in 2013. The story is entertaining, the gameplay is fun, combat isn't random and does require strategy (you can't just button-mash and expect to win), and you can replay the game a second time to see the story from another viewpoint. Oh, and did I forget to mention that the graphics are gorgeous and the soundtrack is amazing?

If you haven't already clicked that "Buy" button, you should really do so. This game is a must-have for PS3 owners, Tales franchise fans, or the RPG-lover in your life. This is truly one of the best games I have played, and I encourage you to explore the world of Tales of Xillia for yourself!

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I love the tales games it's my favorite RPG franchise and tales of Xillia is the evolution of all Tales Games, besides, the Collector's Edition has what every fan wants, music, art and toys! Great game, great story, combat system and fun. Go and buy it!

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Wonderful game + Amazing collector's edition, what else can I ask for? The Milla Statue is just amazing and collection worthy, the music is great and the graphics are simply breathtaking. The Milla statue is on a very sturdy numbered box, art book is hardbound and the cd is on a crystal case. Not to mention the bonus DLCs. The collector's box could be a little thin than i expected but all in all it's a great package.

Game Play, Animations

The game play is easy to understand and i like how i can easily pick up from where i left of because there is a reminder of what i must do to progress to the story. The graphics and music are beautifully made. Character developments and story are also good even though its cliche at most parts. additional DLCs are interesting. Some changes the battle music and some have additional accessories. You can switch the character you are controlling on the world map so you can enjoy looking at the DLC as you walk around. Side comments or dialogues (after battles or during explorations funny at times). Maybe my only complain would be the dubbing. The voices fits them but some times the sound quality seems off. I mean, sometimes it felt like they were talking from across the room or they will talk with inconsistent levels (some will sound low and some will suddenly become high). But over all it's a very enjoyable play.

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Maybe the story-mechanic didn't work as well as it should be in theory, and some characters behave in a cliche manner; but the gameplay is totally awesome. Branding the best combat mechanics in a while (except for Graces F), the battles are fast, and fun. The story takes some amazing and unexpected plot-twists and the quest can get very addictive.

If it ain't for some cliche points, a semi-broken narrative (imposing a 2nd walkthrough to actually understand several points) and a disappointing final dungeon and battle; the game is totally worth it.

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Rock Band Beatles Hofner Bass Guitar Controller for Playstation 3

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We were really disappointed when we opened this guitar. I paid $169.95 for a NEW guitar however it was used. The used guitars were half the price however we were charged the new price and got a very used guitar. It has scratches all over it and the back of the guitar was worn from someone playing it. It came in a cardboard box, no manufacturer packaging. It didn't even come with any instructions whatsoever. The part that didn't work was the dongle box. It would not sync up with this guitar. We tried ALL of the ways to get the guitar sync'd up however nothing worked. The dongle box doesn't even look like what our other dongles look like. It must be old or something. We really wanted this to work out because I'm left-handed and it seemed to be a good fit for a left hander.

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We were so amazed to find this product available without having to buy the entire bundle pack. My son already has the bundle but really loved this guitar. I did not want to spend all that money to buy things he already had just for this guitar. Imagine my surprise when I found the guitar for sale on its own. It came packaged perfectly. It was brand new as stated and my son has used it for hours on end. Thank you for offering this online. It was delivered on time as stated and packed very nicely.

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As a bass player, big fan of Paul & the Beatles, and a recent addict of Rock Band, this was the perfect purchase for me. Looks great, feels great, and works great. What more can I say?

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NHL 10

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EA has really been stepping it up the last couple of years. They've created some great new original IP's like Dead Space, Army of Two, and the upcoming Dante's Inferno, but their crown jewel of late has been their NHL franchise. NHL 09 was a near perfect hockey simulation, but let it be stated that NHL 10 is not just a carbon copy of last years award winner, it is an improvment in almost ever aspect. From gameplay to controls, everything in NHL 10 has been polishd and tweeked to perfection. This is truly the best hockey game ever made. Period.

New Features:

Board Play An integral part of hockey, board play is a fantastic new feature that adds both realism and strategy to the action. It also gives the game a more real, less arcade like pace.

Puck Physics Basically, the puck movement is unpredictable, like it is in real life. Pucks will deflect of everything, hop over sticks, and flutter more as the ice gets choppy near the end of every period.

Post Whistle Skirmishes Once the whistle blows a play dead, you can facewash, intimidate, slash and instigate a fight with the other teams players. You can use this to get retaliation penalties as well.

1st Person Fighting Fighting has been refined, and you now feel and see every blow and jab. Not to mention fights are now meaningful and contain strategy which you can use as momentum during the rest of the game.

Crowd Look and Animation The crowd reacts to each play, and goal accordingly. They boo players they don't like, they chant, they wave towels. The crowd actually feels organic for the first time, and their addition only adds to the realistic atmosphere.

Goalie/Player Animations Goalies react better to pucks, they have more stylized saves that are fitting to the individual, and they seem unpredictable in their movement. Players also feel like they have actually weight, and there are a lot less unrealistic hits then before. You can also pass/shoot on your knees!

There are a lot more small refinements to the game that need to be seen to be believed. What really makes NHL 10 stand out is the attention to detail. It isn't perfect, but it's closer than last years, and is the closest any sports game has ever gotten to creating a sports simulation that lives and breathes with every movement you control. If you own NHL 09 sell it and get 10, you won't regret it.

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I love the NHL series and I loved this game for a while. But then the problems started adding up. Saved files get corrupted wasting hours upon endless hours of game play building your franchise or player. Games also freeze in the middle of playing or while loading. Look up the problems. People are having them and until EA comes up with a patch for this game DO NOT buy this game. It pains me to write this review because I really hope they continue improving this series and make it better.

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I haven't played the NHL series since NHL 04 for the PC, and I'm sorry I've been away from it for so long. This game is excellent and the addition of board play and the new controls (new for someone who hasn't played an updated version in 6 years) are very easy to learn and master. I downloaded and installed the software update from EA the first time I played and I have not experienced any of the issues that other reviewers have reported. Buy with confidence.

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When NHL 10 works, it's a lot of fun. The players move well, the control in passing and shooting is fairly precise, and the computer opponent AI is better than it was. But, even after just a couple weeks of playing it, several problems present themselves on a regular basis. Which is a bummer, because you'd think for $60 you would have to do a lot of deep gameplay to uncover something problematic. Not so. First, the freezing. I'm trying to detect a pattern or what triggers it. Not sure yet. But suddenly the camera will move off of the action and the whole game freezes. Restart. In Be A Pro mode, playing as a user-created defenseman, some line changes (toward the end of the period, seemingly) trigger a Keystone Cops-like glitch that makes your guy jump onto the bench while his replacement jumps onto the ice. And then they repeat. And repeat. And repeat. The only way they stop is if there's a stoppage in play. So you can go a large chunk of a period essentially short-handed. Sometimes, when the line change works, your player will reappear on-ice--but you can't control him. The CPU takes over for you until the next stoppage. I find it a little shocking that EA would ship this game as it is. I am by no means a hardcore gamer, but if I can unearth these by playing just an hour or two each night, who knows what's lurking deeper in the game? Come on EA, fix these (and other) issues. And please make sure FIFA doesn't make us suffer as NHL does.

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NHL10 has a lot of strong points, but its flaws keep it from being a truly enjoyable game. Just like last year, my review will focus mostly on the game play. I haven't given the EA Sports Hockey League a shot yet. But I feel that the responsiveness of the controls and realism of the game play are the foundation of the game. If they suck, the rest of the game will suck because eventually it all comes down to playing some hockey.

Before getting into an online versus/shootout match, you must navigate through the menu. My only gripe here is that I seem to be the home team about 10% of the time. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong, but it's just another inexplicable frustration this game presents.

In the game, there are some changes for the better from NHL 09. Slapshots aren't completely pointless. Deflections are rare and won't be part of your attack repertoire. But rebounds from slapshots are a good way to score. The other basic scoring technique is the cross-ice one-timer. Bust down the wing, center it to another forward on the other side, and slam it into the net. Other than that, good luck finding a "high percentage" strategy. Wrist/snap shots from the slot are WAY less effective than they should be. In the NHL, that is prime scoring territory. In NHL10, you just won't be scoring with wrist shots from in tight in the slot and very rarely with snap shots. In my opinion, that's unforgivable. Instead of working for a good chance from the slot, you'll see people try to cheese with wrap-arounds over and over, or the endless cross-ice one timers.

Poke checking and stick lifting is still in the game. Unfortunately, the game seems to randomly choose when your defensive maneuver produces a penalty. As a defender, you can be in perfect position facing the shooter and in between the puck and the goalie. If you then poke check, there is a decent chance you will chop the feet out from under the attacking player. What's worse, is that your computer teammates will whack away at the opposition team and take *stupid* penalties. This is very frustrating.

After every whistle, there is 10-20 seconds of pointless slashing and cross-checking. It doesn't add to the intensity of the game because your guys just absorb the endless hits like bobble-head dolls. You can pound away on on the other team right in front of a ref and there will rarely be a penalty. More than anything, it's just annoying to have to wait between whistles while the computer players beat on each other.

Board play adds more realism to the game. However, there is an *extremely* annoying exploit that people can use. If you beat a defender wide, and you are near the boards, he can hit triangle and "suck in" your player into the boards even though you were past the defender. It's very cheap and makes you wonder what the EA developers were thinking. It's very unnatural looking to see a forward with the puck and a clear path to the net get pulled into the board by some magnetic force from behind. It looks like they're caught in a tractor beam. Of course, there's no penalty for it either.

Another source of frustration is the way your computer teammates behave when you have the puck. Say you're carrying through the neutral zone, approaching the other team's blue line. Very often, your teammates will start skating into you! They'll block you entirely, preventing you from crossing into the offensive zone. This happens also when you're waiting for your cpu teammates to clear the zone so you can go back in. They'll create a giant cluster right in front of you, leaving you no way of simply skating into the zone.

Another carryover from last year is the way you will accidentally cross check the other team's players when you're trying to one-time or swat at a loose puck. Unfortunately, the game thinks you would rather push someone down from behind rather than try to score just because the puck isn't right in front of you. I don't know why EA can't make the players a little bit smarter in this respect.

A minor complaint is how dumb you computer teammates can be on special teams. If you are on the power play, but lose the face off, the shorthanded team can play keep away. If you pursue the puck carrier, your teammates will follow you in the same direction, giving the defender plenty of room to skate away. Of course this is not realistic, the PK team never controls play for very long against the PP.

This game is striving for realism. There's no turbo burst. Hitting is difficult, and leveling an opposing player is damn near impossible if the other player is any good. But the above mentioned flaws in the game leave me frustrated more than anything else. In my opinion, this game isn't really an improvement over NHL09 that's worth $60.

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KES-400AAA Laser Lens Replacement Repair Part for PS3

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So far so good with this replacement laser. It's been a few weeks now and I have had no reoccurring problems. I have heard of replacement lenses wearing out within a few months time, and I will be sure to append this review if such a thing occurs, but so far it appears to be smooth sailing.

If you are tech savvy enough to do the repair yourself I would recommend buying this part, its certainly cheaper and quicker than sending in your console to the repair shop.

The box I saved is one of the big 60GB, I do not know if a different part is needed for one of the newer generation playstations. Good luck to anyone attempting a repair

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I installed this laser after my PS3 stopped reading (and therefore spinning) any kind of media disk. Here's my thoughts in bullet point since I don't feel like writing creatively to make a nice story.

Don't be nervous about doing this yourself. I managed to have tiny gears in the loading arm fall out and I was able to cobble it back together. The Blu Ray drive mechanisms are pretty robust. I even did this without any of the proper screw drivers. I spent a lot of time making life much more difficult for myself, so just follow the guides available and don't be stupidly adventurous like me. But if you do something silly, it is not the end of the world and it is not hard to fix.

Get the right tools. It will save you a lot of time.

I used tiguy99's guide to do this since I prefer pictures to a video, some Googling will find the PDF for you.

My new laser did not have any plastic protecting the lens for shipping, but supposedly it might so check for that before installing.

If you want to be lazy, only the guide rail on the motor side needs to be taken out; the other one can stay and the laser can still be removed.

You do need one white plastic clip from your old laser, but it's one screw and is easy to transfer.

There's one review on here that claims the part stopped working after a month, so if that happens I'll come back and yell about it.

My laser came in two days with standard shipping.

So far, so good. Easy install and my dumb PS3 is back working properly.

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My PS3 60GB stopped reading all discs; after watching many YouTube tutorials, I ordered the part and everything is as good as new again. (There's a white plastic piece from your old laser you'll need to transfer to the replacement laser.) Item arrived in a plastic case which protected the laser from any damage. It's a good idea to disassemble your Blu-ray drive first to verify the part# as different model PS3's have different laser part#'s as they're NOT interchangeable.

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I have replaced several lenses before this one, so I installed this in my PS3 quickly and easily. I tested it before reassembling the system and everything was working perfectly. After getting my playstation back together, I retested it and then started playing a game. After about an hour and a half, the game froze. I ejected the disc and restarted the system. I reinserted the disc, but it would not read it. I inserted a dvd and it could no longer read that either. I have emailed the company (Interfuse) for a replacement and I'll let you know how it goes.

UPDATE: Interfuse emailed me a pre-paid shipping label so I didn't have to pay to send the defective one back. Once they recieved the defective unit they sent me a replacement, free of charge. It should be noted that the first (defective) laser the they sent me had a flimsy brown colored tab where the ribbon cable connects. The new replacement one has a black tab just like the OEM one had. It has been working great for two weeks now and hopefully will last a long while. It's a great product if it works correctly. Out of 4 replacements I have bought from different companies, one lasted a month, one lasted an hour, one has gone strong for about 4 months now and we'll have to see how long this one lasts.

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So first of all I heard from around the internet that replacing the laser is a bad idea because it dies out fast and still costs a decent amount. I am here to tell you that I have had mine for over a month with NO problems at all! The reason i replaced it in the first place was because it was reading games just fine, but would start to skip, mute out all vocals (not sounds or music for some reason) and then freeze. Replacing the laser has fixed all those problems except that the motors that take the disc in and the optical sensor broke, so discs will not go in but that is from my carelessness opening the blu0ray case. I have found out i can leave the system open and place the disc under the magnet sensor manually though, with some technical skill. As always, watch some tutorial videos on youtube and make sure you know what you're doing. Once you get the entire thing open, replacing the laser part is EXTREMELY easy! All you need is the old white piece. All in all, this piece is great and makes your ps3 new!

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition

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This review is solely on the extra items included in the Metal Gear 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition.

This was released at GameStop stores. In addition to the Metal Gear 4 game, it contained the following extra materials:

A limited edition box featuring artwork of Solid Snake and Liquid Ocelot.

One Blu-ray disc with the following audio tracks:

1. Old Snake

2. Love Theme

3. Gekko

4. BB Corps

5. Breakthrough

6. Endless Pain

7. White Blood

8. Midnight Shadow

9. Desperate Chase

10. Mobs Alive

11. Next-Gen Control

12. Guns of the Patriots

13. Sorrow

14. Father & Son

15. Metal Gear Saga

16. Here's to You

A Second Blu-ray disc with the following featurettes:

(1) Hideo Kojima's Gene: a documentary on the man behind the Metal Gear games and the leader of the Metal Gear 4 development team.

(2) 20 Years of Metal Gear: a brief description of the progression of Metal Gear games from 1988 to 2008.

(a) Researching Modern Warfare: This shows the military training of the production team to produce more realistic game play.

(b) The Road to Realism: A feature on the travels of Kojima's development team from Morocco to Africa and other locales, leaving no detail unnoticed.

(c) Characters Come to Life: This section shows the motion capture, designs and creation of the game characters, from their Japanese and English counterparts.

(d) The Sound and The Fury: This feature shows the challenges of foley artists to create accurate in-game sounds, from the crunch of gravel underfoot to missile explosions.

(e) Kojima Productions Reaching Out: This section details the trips Kojima productions takes around the world to get in touch with Metal Gear fans far and near.

(f) The Outsider on The Inside: This is a feature on an English-speaking jack-of-all-trades who took his love of video games and pursued a career in Japan.

(g) Hello Logan: A feature on the company behind the in-game commercials

(3) A selection screen for all four of the in-game commercials:

(a) Bomb Shelter Buffet

(b) The 7th Circle

(c) Body of Armor

(d) Celebrity Moralist

The featurettes can be watched with Japanese or English subtitles.

This is quite a nice package of extra materials. It used to be very difficult, if not impossible, to see the trials and tribulations of video game production in a Japanese setting and it is a real treat to see the unsung heroes behind such an epic game.

Through these extra materials, we gain a deeper understand of Hideo Kojima's inner passion to deliver a video game that not only entertains, but gives players a chance to enrich their lives. It's clear that with over 200 people working for over 3 years on this game, it was a labor of love...and it shows.

My only complaint is that the music in this limited edition is more of a "greatest hits" selection. However, that can be overlooked, with the other extras. If you want the complete soundtrack, you can order it HERE.

If you're a Metal Gear nut like I am, this should already be in your library. If not, you're definitely missing out.

Very highly recommended.

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In MGS4 Snake is on his final mission,after the events of MGS2 Snake has mysteriously started to rapidly age,he is about 36 or so in MGS4 and has the body of a mid 60 year old man,this has a major emotional effect on his comrades from MGS 1 (mostly the ladies) After no cure is to be found by his best friend Otacon he is given less than a year to live.

Fast forward a few minutes and our old friend Colonel Campbell has found Snake and has told him his arch enemy has been found and that he must go stop whatever plans he has,that is his final mission.

With that being said I'll continue on with the review and try not to reveal any major story plots.

MGS4 introduces a new camouflage system that also doubles as a kind of muscle suit for the aging Snake,but don't let that fool you,Snake is still the tough-as-nails guy we all remember.

In MGS4 you will see a lot of old characters making a reappearance here,some will be looking as good as ever while some will be played as flashbacks from MGS1's original graphics engine,witch are pretty cool.

Graphics wise,this game is second only to Killzone 2,everything is crisp and clear and Shadow mosses looks better than ever in HD.

The limited edition contains several extras,that,in my case wouldn't have led me to purchase it if it wasn't on sale (it was cheaper than the standard edition) But I digress,it contains:

A Cool looking Liquid Ocelot/Solid Snake front cover (front cover is metal,the rest of the box is a thick sturdy cardboard.)

A soundtrack

A making of MGS blu-ray disc with 20 years of MGS

That's about it,for those who didn't know the limited edition MGS4 still really just has a regular edition game in it (same boxart) the bonus content has a separate blue case with a young Solid Snake on the front.

A word of warning to people:

If you have not played the other MGS's this game will make almost no sense to you at all,Its is recommended you AT LEAST play MGS 1&2 or at bare minimum have played MGS2. A good choice would to also buy the MGS essential collection with your purchase of MGS4. ^-^

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Metal Gear Solid 4 is a unique title from the outset. It's bleak (yet simultaneously colorful, not sure how they did that) menu screen, it's "different" intro (it'll make sense when you watch it. Just don't forget to change the "channels")... And it really gives you a feeling that this is a labour of love, something which can be hard to find in games these days.

The story focuses entirely on Solid Snake, the hero of "Metal Gear Solid" 1 and 2. He's rapidly aging, and is sent on a mission in the middle east to apprehend his old nemesis. From there, Snake will become a globetrotter of sorts, visiting South America, Eastern Europe, and Alaska. Throughout, Snake will have to traverse battlefields as he sees fit, sneaking or engaging in combat. One sequence essentially forces you to sneak, which I appreciated.

This game is awesome. There are a bazzilion different weapons to choose from, evolved gameplay from previous titles which thankfully still has the same soul as they do, A great cast, varied environments, and compelling cutscenes. The boss battles, while all a little similar, are still unique an engaging. The music is generally awesome. The end serves to tie up most of the loose plot points of the first three games.

However, as a new gamer it would be unadvisable to jump headlong into MGS4. It will make far less sense if you don't take the time to play 1 and 2, if not also 3. In any case it would be good to research them on wikipedia, as MGS4 takes thier plot points in entirely new crazy directions.

This game is Japanese. It's dialog was written by a Japanese speaker, and later translated to English. While the game does not suffer visually from this (all voice cues were reanimated), there are some things, I get get the feeling, that were lost in translation. The animation seems blatantly Japanese as wel. American girls don't really move like that. Ever. But, it's a minor quibble.

The Limited Edition comes with a soundtrack CD and a special feature Blu-ray. This is pretty cool, as you can get a peek at how development of a game can be. Great for a "coffee table" disc. A must have for any Metal Gear nut, but then again if you are you probably already have it (MGS4 nuts who DIDN'T get the special edition might consider buying the special feature disc. Should be cheap here on amazon).

So... MGS4. It's wonderful. It's electrifying. Just make sure you immerse yourself in the world before popping this disc in. You'll thank yourself when the experience is complete.

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I missed this masterpiece back in 2008 and after hearing many things about this game, I decided to pick it up. So far, I'm loving every second of it. This game was way ahead of it's time!

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One of my top 5 games of all time easily. The Limited edition may be a little light on content, but the case is gorgeous, and I'm a collector of MGS so it was perfect for me.

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CRYSIS 2 - Limited Edition

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It was quite the experience. Something kind of diferent from other games. I liked it, that is my personal opinion.

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So far only played a little while but seems ok. Different FPS game as I have been playing mostly COD, M of H and games like that.

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Really good shooting game, cool graphics but here is the bast part for me, sounds really good. Yes I'm talking about the sound effects.

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Great game! I really have only played the campaign mission so far, but it's been excellent, so far. Really interesting concept, great visuals, really engaging game play that is tied into the story line well, plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep your interest, and the controls work really well. In addition to the common run and gun controls, with squating, you're also equiped with a super-suit that has an invisibility cloak and increased armor, which you can turn on although both will consume some energy, as long as they are engaged. I also like the infrared/night vision style goggles, that make enemies stand out and become easier to spot. I've never been terribly big on FPS games, but this one is among the best I've seen and I really love it!

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This game is very realistic. It made me feel as if I was playing Metal Gear 4 and Battlefield 3. Very good graphics and great story.

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