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Electronic Arts 19734 Madden NFL 13 PS3
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Playstation 3 The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle
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Being a long time RB fan as well as growing up with the Beatles had to have the new kit. Here are our thoughts after playing the whole game only took about 2 hours with all of us playing on Expert. I'm mainly hoping to help anyone trying to decide if it's worth coughing up the cash for the new instruments.
DRUM KIT (WIRELESS)
If you have a Rock Band 2 drum kit already don't bother with this one. If you are still using a wired set or none at all, then this is definitely a cool addition/upgrade. The only complaint I have is that the pads are much harder and LOUDER than previous kits I had to stop after the first set and go get some silencer pads. I highly suggest this accessory, especially if you hit your drums a little hard like I do. One nice feature is the pedal has a metal reinforcement already. Other than the white color, it's a RB2 drum set (you can add the cymbol extensions). There is a 'kick drum head', which is a flimsy wire circle with wrinkled up nylon that looks absolutely terrible. I highly recommend getting some hickory 7A sticks at a music store (light ones).
HöFNER VIOLIN BASS (WIRELESS)
To me, this is what I was pumped for, Paul's replica bass. It does look very cool, and is much quiter than the Fender guitar, but the neck is really long (as a bass should be) and it strains your hand in no time. If you are a couch-player (like my son), you may find that the lower side button can be pressed by accident a lot. Other than that, it's a really nice addition to any set, and I always suggest using a real guitar strap instead of the punk strap that they give you. $10 at any music store and you're pimpin'!
Of course it's right-handed, which I understand, and ironically it's not very lefty-friendly. I have a hard time finding my way back on the frets when playing, the original Fender has easy to feel ridges that keep you on track, on this bass however they've smoothed out the frets a bit and stiffened the buttons so hard & expert players may have a little trouble. Easy & medium players should have no problems.
MICROPHONE
Same as previous mikes, nothing new here. And yes it is wired. I've seen all over that this kit is supposed to have a mike stand. Mine did not have it.
*Update thanks to a user comment, I did find the microphone stand buried in the package, it was in an unmarked small box that looked like packing material.
GAME
The screen is much busier, but the images and actual sound clips from the studio & concerts is very cool. If you are a Beatles fan, definitely go for the Story mode, it goes in chronilogical order of their career. The drumming fill 'tunnel' to activate your star power has been replaced with a one-note shot to the green pad. I miss the fills already, but the game does seem much more generous with the star power for drums. Guitar & bass is about the same in that regard.
There are several enhancements to the game play & options, too many to list but know that you can't play RB/RB2 songs with this game, and you can't play Beatles songs with older RB editions. The volume drives me crazy the menu part is twice as loud as when the songs play. I think the graphics and extra enhancements are great though, glad to see improvements there.
DIFFICULTY
If you're an expert player, or even hard, you won't find any challenges here other than singing. Our resident singer found herself out of breath after several songs. #2 in difficulty is the bass section surprisingly. I have a whole new respect for Paul! There are some songs that will keep you busy on drums, but not many. If anything, Ringo's beats are different and awkward to get the hang of. Many songs have little to no snare, or some crazy patterns, but overall they are really easy songs.
SINGING
By far the biggest change of the game is the multi-singer capability. You can have up to 3 mikes hooked up, and join in singing harmony or you can have everyone singing lead and the game takes the best vocals and uses that score. I have had an absolute blast singing while playing guitar/bass. Since I know most of these songs by heart it's easy & fun.
OVERALL
Beatles fans will find a lot of cool things in this game, but serious rockers will be yawning after the first set or two. The equipment is cool, but if you have a wireless kit and guitar you like, you may be better off just getting the software. It really is a gem for Beatles fans. I'm glad to expose my kids to these legends and it's always a pleasure to hear those songs. I think the hype is a little over-rated, Beatles fans will understand, I don't think non-fans will though.
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Before I start this review, I'd like to state (for the record) that I'm a pretty big Beatles fan. I'm also a big fan of the "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" series of games. With that said, I have to admit that I really enjoyed this game. I bought the "limited edition" bundle that comes with the Hofner Bass Guitar, Drums, Mic, and Mic stand. It also comes with some collector's Beatles postcards.Hardware:
All of the instruments that came with this bundle seems to have a high build quality. Even the mic stand seemed surprising 'sturdy as hell' :) The MCcartney Hofner guitar especially stands out. It's beautifully made and looks very much like a real guitar. The details in the paint-job was a pleasant surprise. It even has a little light sensor on it that can automatically calibrate screen timing and response time of the guitar.
Game:
The game itself is a brilliant tribute to The Beatles. It's beautifully rendered with details and nuiances that were well thought out and executed. The intro video to the game is probably one of the best I've ever seen. Even the menu transitions in this game are beautiful and creatively done! A lot of love and care was taken to make this game... and it really does shine through. The music itself was painstakingly remastered and just sounds amazing! I liked that all the songs were available to play (in quick-play mode) right away without having to unlock them. The game features 45 Beatles songs spanning their whole career. Of course I would've liked more songs... but I also understand that they couldn't fit every single song onto the disc. I heard that more songs will be available for purchase at a later date through the online store though.
Gameplay:
In "Story Mode" you can play individually or in a band and it basically follows their career. The graphics are done really well and there is a lot of attention to detail apparent. For example, the guitars they are holding look really detailed and when they are strumming the guitars, they are strumming the real chords and notes. The concert halls seem like they have been rendered to look exactly like the venues they played. Some of the songs start out with them recording it in the studio... but then zooms them into a music video that was especially made for the song. The 3D rendered videos of these songs are just amazing and it's hard to concentrate on strumming when you're trying to look at the music video at the same time :)
Quickplay mode lets you pick any songs you want to play (either solo or with a band) or create your own set-list of songs from the compete list of songs. There is also an online play option for both Story mode and Quick-play, though I haven't really tried it out yet. As always, here is a quick list of Pros and Cons I found while playing this game:
Pros:
-Graphics, videos, and Styling of game is done right!
-The re-mastered music sounds great and is offered in surround sound option.
-Wide array of songs that span their career
-Instruments and hardware seem to be of high build quality
-Game-play is fun and Menus are easy to navigate and understand... plus, beautifully rendered.
-There is a nice surprise when you beat the game... but I'm not telling! :)
-Setting up the instruments was pretty easy.
Cons:
-Medium difficulty mode on Guitar and Bass seems too easy, while "Hard" mode is a big leap from "Medium"
-No expansion song packs available at launch.
-Limited Edition bundle is pretty expensive (retails at $
-Missing some great songs... like "Hey Jude", "And I love her", and "Strawberry Fields" to name a few.
Conclusion:
If you are a fan of The Beatles music, this game is a must! The music is better than you've ever heard it, and it looks visually stunning! If you can't afford the limited edition bundle (I would recommend that you buy just the game itself because it's compatible with many of the guitars and instruments of the older Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. My guitar from my 'Guitar Hero World Tour' worked great for this game. My tip is to buy a complete band bundle from one of the previous games (like Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero World Tour) and buy just the Beatles game. That way you'll have a complete band of instruments and 2 games to play instead of just one. In a word, I have to admit that this game "Rocks" :)
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Everyone's done the review of the GAME itself, which is stellar, I thought I'd use this review space to actually assess what comes in the premium bundle and whether it justifies the additional $190 as opposed to just buying software.The premium bundle comes with the game disc, the Hofner bass controller, Ludwig drum set, 1 wired microphone, a microphone stand, and some postcards.
Hofner Bass controller:
Absolutely beautiful replica instrument, definitely the best-looking peripheral I've seen yet for RB or GH. I like the action on it, it plays just as well if not a little better than the RB2 Fender Strat. Also like the RB2 guitar, it includes the camera and mic for auto-calibration. New to this model (at least over my RB2 guitar), the PS button is located on the bottom of the guitar instead of the face, and the start button has a slight delay on it to reduce accidental pauses. Other people have complained about the neck of the bass being too long and straining their fret hand I haven't had problems with this, but my STRUMMING hand gets strained, I guess due to the somewhat awkward rounded edge. Unlike the Fender Strat, I can only use this guitar for an hour or so before it starts to hurt my strumming hand. So a very nice-looking instrument, but for me at least, not appropriate for extended play sessions.
Ludwig Bass controller:
Identical to the RB2 wireless drum kit except for some cosmetic changes (white pattern around the rings of the drum pads, the actual pads themselves look a little different, includes the Beatles kick drum head, purely for aesthetics). It may be a smidgen louder than the RB2 drum kit, but I didn't notice that, it's definitely quiter than the original RB1 kit.
Microphone:
Same one that comes with RB2. That is all.
Microphone stand:
Pretty nice single-arm mic stand. We've had some minor issues with the mic dropping a bit if you rock out too hard, but generally speaking it's pretty stable, and folds up nicely for storage/portability.
Postcards:
Meh. Cute, I suppose the Beatles completist would have to have these.
Bottom Line: Since the premium Beatles guitars are going for about $100 by themselves, I suppose the price tag of this package could be justified. But that's up to the individual consumer to decide. Personally, I feel like the $250 price tag is a mite high, and I knocked a bit off my rating to show that. If it were selling for even $200, I'd have no qualms giving it a perfect rating. Still though, the game is stellar, and if you're uncertain about buying the full bundle, at least give the software a try.
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If you are a Beatles fan and you get this game, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven. If you aren't a Beatles fan and you purchase this game, you'll quickly be enthralled. Just watching the intro to this game is like taking some Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and listening to, well, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. The animations are superb, the audio is top notch, and the extras are so numerous that you'll be screaming and crying to come back for more. Every aspect of this game has been tweaked to perfectionI can't personally imagine a better music game. Satisfy your urge for Beatlemania with Beatles Rock Band.Want Playstation 3 The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle Discount?
If you're a Beatles fan, you will love it.If you're a beginer at rock band titles, you will love it. It's very easy to learn on that game.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Wireless Bundle
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I originally bought a PS2 just to play guitar hero 1. And it was quite ground breaking. I then followed it up and bought GH2 and Rock the 80's. GH2 was a big improvement over the first, and 80's is the exact same engine as 2, just with different songs and graphic overlays.
Now, I was expecting quite a bit for GH3 but I don't think I was expecting anything over the top of what is possible. And here start all my issues with GH3:
1. Sony added bluetooth to the PS3 which was an amazing idea. There was NO need to add a wireless dongle. There is wireless built into the PS3 for a reason, USE IT! A wireless dongle for PS2 would be understandable. But common activision, there is NO excuse for the dongle.
2. The implementation of the GH3 controller with the PS3 is below standards. You CANNOT turn on the PS3 with the controller like you can the sixaxis.
3. People have been waiting for a guitar controller for the PS3 so they can play the old GH's on the system. Here is the controller everyone has been waiting for, but sorry... this controller doesn't work with anything but GH3. GH I, II, and rock the 80's still have no way to play on a PS3 even though sony added backwards compatability for legacy games.
4. Why couldn't they model the guitar after a sixaxis? They could have made the guitar run just like a sixaxis which in turn would create a seamless integration with the PS3 like it should be. The 5 colored buttons could stay the way they are right now, the two bottom triggers on the sixaxis are pressure sensitive and could have been used for the wammy bar. The built in motion sensor could be the 'star power' trigger, and there is still many more buttons left over. There is no need for such a poorly integrated controller.
5. The overall timing of the game feels 'off'. I've calibrated and still the game doesn't feel right.
6. In practice mode, your calibration doesn't work. So if you calibrate your TV with lets say 50ms, in practice mode it's always at 0ms no matter what. In the high ms (80+) you will not be able to hit one note properly. Go try it and see for yourself.
7. There are some great songs on here, but there is way more filler than the good stuff. I've already beat the game on expert, and I got excited for maybe 4 or 5 songs the entire way through. Mostly it was "lets get this over so I can move on" type songs.
8. The guitar runs on 2 AA batteries. Again, if this was modeled after the sixaxis like it should have been, it would have been a simple usb cord to charge the guitar. Yeah I know it's just 2 batteries, but I still feel the developers were lazy putting this package together.
There are positives, the removable neck is great, the guitar feels solid, removable face plate, updated graphics (720P), downloadable content in the future. But I still feel let down with this one. Let the flaming begin ;)
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First off let me just say that this is a great game. I was a little concerned when it switched from Harmonix to Neversoft, but they have stayed true to what guitar hero is all about. Mechanics of the game is the same and the game play is very fun as usual.This however is not for the faint hearted. The song list is great (mostly original artists and not cover bands like the last 2 games) but they are very fast paced and particulary "shredders" where you feel your arm is about to fall off. I play on hard and expert. You shouldn't have any problems and if you are new to guitar hero I recommend on starting out easy/medium due to the difficultly level being anti-upped in guitar hero 3. "One" in particular is the song title by Metallica which is a very hard song to beat and this would be for those who have played guitar hero before and want a significant challenge.
What's interesting is that they have added what's called "battle mode" which instead of star power, you get battle power. So when you activate your "battle power" (same as activating star power) you are able to distract your opponent but cutting a string, flipping his guitar to lefty, making him hit the whammy bar, upping the difficult (hard to expert) and doubling the notes. This is a very fun addition and adds to the party game experience while adding challenge too.
As far as the guitar it's self, I had no problem hooking it (bluetooth and the PS3 version using a dongle). Just hit the button on the dongle then the PS button on the controller. The strum bar does not click as much and it is slightly longer than the previous models making strumming easier. The buttons and neck seem sturdier and les paul design is classic with inter-changable face plates. The guitar is significantly heavier (but not heavy where it hurts the neck) so you don't feel like you're going to break it while rocking out to the songs. Online play is great and I haven't had any problems so far with lag time/delays. I would highly recommend this to has played guitar hero before and to people who want to start playing (just start out on medium trust me).
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I was a little worried when I ordered this game based on some of the complaints I'd been reading. Having received it and spent several hours playing, I find that the complaints are basically valid but not as big a deal as some might have one believe. Here are my thoughts:* The song list ranges from worthless to classic. They're trying to please too many different people and should probably consider releasing separate games in specific genres going forward. I love the classic rock and '80s metal tracks, but a lot of the others don't do anything for me. I'm sure that plenty of younger gamers have the opposite reaction. Also, the fact that a few of the songs can only be played in multiplayer mode is extremely annoying.
* The gameplay is indeed much harder than in previous games. Aside from the fact that Easy still uses only 3 fret buttons and Medium uses 4, each difficulty level is roughly equivalent to the next highest level in the earlier games.
* The fact that the controller isn't compatible with the earlier games still blows my mind. This is shocking and inexcusable! What were they thinking?
* The controller does have some issues -it occasionally misses notes and the star power sensor is way too sensitive. If, like me, you're mainly interested in just jamming along to fun tunes, it's not really a big deal. If your goal is to beat every song on Expert level, it might drive you crazy. I've found that playing while sitting down helps, but of course that's not as fun as rockin' around the room. (Note to those complaining about lack of Bluetooth -bear in mind that the bluetooth guitar will probably cost an extra $50. The RF works fine just hit the dongle button and then the P button on the controller. You might need to fiddle with it if it doesn't set the guitar up as controller #1 though.)
* If you have lag problems, try putting the TV into Game Mode (most newer HD sets have this). That cuts out most of the image processing in the TV and may solve the problem. I went through the GH calibration on my Toshiba DLP set and it reported 0 ms lag. I haven't had any lag problems at all.
* A couple of song download packs are now available, but they're on the expensive side for only 3 songs per pack.
That all said, it's still Guitar Hero and basically the same idea as the earlier games. The fun songs are still fun and it's still worth playing. It's just not at the level of quality that it could have been.
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I picked up my copy of GHIII last night and played it a bit when I got home and this morning. If you're a fan of the other GH games, you'll love this one too.First the positives: I love the boss battles. Lots of fun battling against slash and one of the devil's minions. The expert level boss battles are insane!
I liked the smaller guitar and fret buttons. Gameplay controls and response time is spot on. I tried to play the PS2 versions of GH II and 80s on the PS3 with the adapter, but I ended up taking it all back to the store because the controls were crap. Finally we get a GH game made just for the PS3!
Now the middle road: I'm sure I'll get some crap for this, but I'm not that happy with the song list. Yes, playing "Welcome to the Jungle" with Slash and playing Metallica's "One" is awsome, along with Slayer, etc. BUT, I miss the GH II tracks I played when I used to have the 360 (before I traded it after the ring of death and having to deal with Microsoft...what a mess). I REALLY hope the track list for GH, GHII and 80s will eventually be available for PS3, whether its by a campanion CD or download from PSNetwork. Afterall, the price of the PS3 version is the same as the 360 version and that console can play GH II at least and has a better online capability (for now at least).
What I didn't like: With all the advances the PS3 has made...how dare Activision and Red Octane release the game with a "wireless" guitar that required a gongle attached to a USB port. Are you serious?! You mean to tell me they couldn't come up with a way to make it just as wireless as the useless six axis remote? Come on! No Bluetooth? No USB recharge capability? Weak! Just another thing I have to keep buying batteries for.
Lastely, I know I mentioned this already, but I want to be able to play tracks from older versions on the PS3 the way they were meant to be played. They better make it happen!
A fun game, fans of the older versions will love it. Gamers who buy this version as their first will probably be a little dissapointed to not have some of the tracks they heard about in the previous games.
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When it came to great music games, nothing this past year has really proven to shine like the Guitar Hero franchise. With the past few installments delivering well on the Playstation 2, many PS3 owners have been anxious for their debut on the great video game. Nevertheless, it hasn't all been smiles. With the spinoff Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80's, it really didn't click definitively with die hard Playstation 2 fans. But, the PS3 has that opportunity to make it its own into the well-dedicated franchise with the latest installment of the Guitar Hero franchise, and it will, it will definitely rock you!Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock for the Playstation 3, brings the latest installment of Activision's great music game as it debuts for the PS3. The game brings out a lot when it comes to great rock music. The game includes a special wireless guitar for the PS3 which works well with the game. The graphics and sound really deliver well into the game. The latest installment also includes some new features into the game like boss battles, which fair well, but don't completely shine with just 3 bosses, unlike the rest of the game. The standard features are here like the previous installment with multiplayer action improved, as you can compete with others online, as well as co-op mode. The songlist also shines better here as well with Rock classics like Barracuda from Heart, One by metal gods Metallica, the traditional Rock N' Roll party anthem Rock N' Roll All Night by Kiss, and other interesting surprises here like the Beastie Boys Rap classic Sabatoge. The control works well with Playstation 3, as you strum your way with the specialty PS3 guitar, and the fun works quite well, as you bring out your inner rock god. There are also a few added features here, as you can unlock specialty venues and faceplates that you can customize your guitar with.
All in all, Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock is a great buy for the Playstation 3 that really is worth the money, and a mostly well-delivered debut for Sony's latest console. I absolutely recommend this as one of the top music games of 2007, and the price is definitely right.
Graphics: B 1/2+
Sound: B+
Playlist: B 1/2+
Control: B
Fun & Enjoyment: B for solo players; B+ for multiplayer and online action
Overall: B 1/2+
uDraw Game tablet with uDraw Studio: Instant Artist
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The Udraw Tablet (I only have the PS3 version) Is a great little tool for sketching and playing around with drawing. It also comes with some pretty fun (and challenging) mini games utilizing the features of the Udraw. Within The first hour I found I enjoyed the experience of using it and was having a lot of fun, but I have a few notes for anyone that really wants to sketch with it.
Things I really liked:
It works well after you get the hang of it and it looks like they really had some fun with the variety of things you can do.
The mini games were actually challenging; they use the motion sensitivity, tilting the tablet, and the stylus itself.
The paint program has all the tools you need to actually paint a picture(!), pressure sensitivity, different brushes, a gradient color palette, custom color sets you can save and different background surfaces.
multi-touch for pan and zoom
Quirky things:
Its not really a tablet, not in the standard sense most people are used to. Its a touch pad, you can move it with your finger ( which is kinda nice at times depending on how you use it), and it has an attached button stylus. Its easy to use, you just put the stylus to the surface and draw. The trick is how the button works; when you first press down it clicks the button. After the button clicks the pressure sensitivity kicks in and you can use the drawing styles types (opacity, brush size) by varying how hard you press down. Its disappointing that its not a real tablet, but the core functionality is all there and very usable.
Two buttons on the udraw aren't used while painting and could be used for common swaps: color A and B, or Paint and eraser or paint tool and eyedropper. It would be great to see an update that added a way to set things to these two unused buttons
The only thing I didn't like:
The surface responds to being touched, even when the pen is in use. Don't rest your hand on it or the drawing surface moves around responding to the multi-touch of the pen and your palm.
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For $50 you are getting a lot of value. There are quite a few activities to keep a youngster busy. They can create, share, paint, print, make cards, etc. There are also other games that work well with this tablet, one which is a lot of fun is uDraw Pictionary. Good value for the price. Even more fun with uDraw Pictionary.Buy uDraw Game tablet with uDraw Studio: Instant Artist Now
This was one of those gifts that I took a chance on.My son is very artistic and gifted in that sense. I didn't know if he'd appreciate a game tool like this for the PS3 but he took to it like a fish to water. He plays with this weekly and does some pretty creative things with it. Pairing it with the Super Hero Squad game that I bought separately was a good move on my part. It's a nice change of pace from the usually violently themed games that one normally finds for this system.
I'd recommend this to anyone with a child that enjoys being artistically creative to give them another medium to express the artistic ability within.
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When I first got this for $12, I thought I should try the game at least before I leave it in my shelf to collect dust. And to be honest, it's a really cool game for kids who want to draw stuff or beginning artist to pick up without the messy paint (although it's not really a recommended substitute).But, for those interested in the modding scene, someone created drivers for the uDraw tablet so you can plug it into your PC and actually use it as PC tablet. Just YouTube "Use PS3 uDraw Tablet as PC Mouse/Tablet" and it should be the first video. Granted, it's not as well as the other actual PC tablets on the market, but it's a cheap alternative and it suits my needs.
Good purchase.
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It takes a little bit of getting used to but once you are comfortable with it its a pretty good time drawing on the TV. There are alot of programs to play with on the Instant Artist. Downside is that they originally overpriced this thing so no one bought it and it is now discontinued and there aren't many games out there for it. I only spent $13 on mine, so I think I got a great deal even though there will not be any new games for it.
PS3 Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit
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I choose to get the gh:wt guitar bundle over the bandkit for 2 reasons; 1) I heard the gh: world tour drums were having lots of issues and 2) I already owned Rock Band 1 band kit with guitar, drums, and mic.
Pros:
Rock Band 1 drums works seemlessly with gh: wt
Rock Band 1 guitar & mic works seemlessly with gh: wt as well
Well polished gameplay with a great song list! IMO better than rock band 2 b/c i am not a huge metal rock fan. GHero has more titles like sublime, micheal jackson, eagles, no doubt. A little more mainstream.
Cons:
I truely dislike how if one band member fails out the whole band fails out. When friends are over just having fun learning a new instrument this is very annoying that you can't "save" them like in rock band.
I also dislike the way you have to trigger star power on drums( by hitting both center drum pads at the same time) During the middle of a fast paced song on medium or hard this will certainly screw you up and I can almost never pull it off flawlessly) Rock band again gets props for adding short fills and landing the the last note to trigger star power!
not a huge fan of encores....after playing 4 longs songs i dont want an encore
Overall, feels very similar to rock band with slightly different animations and gameplay with all new songs. Definitely has been working great and a good choice if you like the song list however, if not I would stick with Rock Band 2...especially if you need a drum set.
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After having the game for about 2 months along with RockBand 2 now. I'd have to say that time and time again i go back to play RockBand 2 instead of GH:WT. The reason is b/c i usually play when friends come over and we want the ability to play and pick from the most amount of songs. Since RB2 allows you to play all your RB1 songs as well as your RB2 songs it truly has more than twice the number of songs than GH:WT. Not to mention, RB2 has really polished how to search for songs to play...not only by song tile, artist, and difficulty but now you can search for songs by Genre and Decade as well. Makes life very easy when your in the mood to play a paticular song. While GW:WT is a fine game and works as advertised. RockBand2 wins Round 1!!
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Also Rock Band 2 has psn trophies to obtain while GH:WT does not!
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I purchased the guitar pack for this game, because I thought the new features on the controller would be fun. I was right! The controller allows you to try some new techniques that make the game just that much more interesting. I didn't purchase the drums/mic full kit because we tried that with Rock Band and no one in my family really seemed to like those features so much.As far as the play list, I was delighted to find so much newer music, as well as some amazing classics. Normally we start this game on medium, but it was way too easy on that level (maybe we are just becoming so experienced, lol). On the other hand, when I switched to hard, I was surprised to find how challenging it was, especially with the new controller and added techniques. I love the new guitar battles, which are not really battles at all. It is so much fun to play along with the likes of Ted Nugent and the other guitar gods.
All in all this game continues to amaze me. I note that you can add your own music, but I haven't tried that yet. We are just having way too much fun playing through the 80 or so songs provided with this game.
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Initially here are the things that strike me about the hardware.The PS3 guitar despite the necessary DONGLE will not work with old PS2 GH games (GH1&II&80s.etc) on my 60gb nor does it work on my PS2,(bummer but not surprising, considering the upgrades. The guitar and its improvements are noticable immediately however. The length is a nice upgrade, and the new dpad knob is cool after you get the hang of it, also the bigger, clickier strum bar feels great, now when you are dropping notes you can be sure it is you that is to blame, not the hardware or wireless setup. The two start buttons and oversized SELECT button however are at a spot where I on occassion pause by accident triggering the games new 4 sec restart from pause upgrade. The touch pad felt okay at first as a strum bar, but has begun to show crosstalk in the music studio when I play drums with it, also it is way to far up on the neck and can be hard to locate in the heat of play. Other gripes are that I feel like I have nowhere to spend my tour cash in the game as there are no unlockable songs (just new sets) to buy.
I would have rather seen a new harder lever rather than the new BEGINNER mode but this should help even more people get the hang of these games.
I also miss the tour for each level of difficulty, now when you finish a song on any setting its finished even if you switch difficulties. The customization, along with alot of the details here really feel lifted from RB, but the customization is also fairly limited as the FACE really doesn't change much. Instrument customization is terrific however with every aspect fret board, inlay, pickups adjustable. The music selection is very eclectic with a few too many modern bands for my taste but there are many, many choice tracks, inlcuding the TOOL level which is the most amazing 3 song set yet in a RHYTHM game with Alex Grey inspired art as a stage and no musicians insight. The music studio features a nice set of tutorials to lead you into making your own GH tracks, and overall is fairly deep with 2 methods of making recordings(mixer/studio) and alot of effects for the instrument(s), with more unlockable through codes. The guitar makes a surprisingly good controller for navigating the music studio and the touch pad is promising as a music creation tool, but feels a little imprecise as a drumpad, During gameplay the touchpad requires a light touch as well to avoid crosstalk between notes when tapping, and a nice light touch when sliding over the new see-through notes (which remind me of GITAROO MAN but more hands on). On the hard levels the touch pad is almost impossible to reach at times however (Zak Wylde duel). Overall, it is hard to complain about a song list this huge, the ability to record your own tunes, a bass career, and a guitar with this many improvements. I do however miss some of the old features like a locally available HIGH SCORES table, not just online & not just by song. The career sets feel packed together but you can quit through the pause menu and still play one song at a time, or build your own sets of any length. I was hoping for 1080p graphics, but this is yet another 720p PS3 game. Online, drums, vocals are NOT REVIEWED here.
This is my initial reaction to the single player guitar bundle for offline play only, and I thought it might help some of you make a rhythm game buying decision. Also see line6.com/gh for the extra guitar effects that are unlockable in the studio.
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This is actually the first Guitar Hero game I have ever played, so I can't compare the game to the previous versions. As far as the hardware, the wireless guitar that comes with this kit works well and I've never had it mess up on me yet. It seems very responsive and is built well enough that I can jam on it without thinking it will break. As for the game itself... it's really addictive and has some great songs that are done really well. What I mean is, the button fret combinations are really fun to do and work with the songs. All of the songs are original recordings (as opposed to covers by other bands) and some of my favorites include Hotel California, La Bamba, On The Road Again (live), Float on, Eye of the Tiger, and Beat it. In addition to playing the guitar and bass guitar to these songs, you can also sing (if you buy a usb mic) and play drums in this game (if you buy the drums).I can confirm that the guitar that comes in this kit is compatible with Guitar Hero 3, and Rock Band for the PS3. So more than likely it should work for Rock Band 2 as well.
Conclusion:
I've had lots of fun with this game so far and it's very hard to put down once you get started. The game design is great because it lets you pick from lots of different modes like "quick play" and "career mode". And even within career mode, there's even an option to pick the song list you want to play in a set for a show. The only thing I wish they would've done is throw in a free mic with this kit so you could try the singing option right away. But with that said, I'm really happy with this game.
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This is my first purchase in the Guitar Hero series. I must say, it was worth the investment...Great song list, Great downloadable songs, no problems with the wireless guitar. Love the challenge the gameplay is awesome, and I highly recommend it.
FIFA Soccer 09
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I am not a hardcore gamer, but I love Soccer video games. When I was using my PS2 (stopped a couple of years ago), I bought into the hype of the Winning Eleven/PES series, and definitely enjoyed the games. Due to the conventional wisdom of the hardcore players out there, I avoided FIFA like the plague. Fast forward to now, and I have a PS3. I was itching to get a Soccer game, and figured I'd skip the '08 editions and wait for the '09 editions. FIFA '09 was released first instead of PES '09, so I jumped on it.
Not having played any recent-generation Soccer games, I can't quite compare it all that much to recent games, but I have been having a ball (no pun intended) playing FIFA '09. Gameplay probably isn't perfect, but it seems great to me. Everything is smooth, no choppiness, graphics are good, and it is simply a fun game to play. Passing, crossing, shooting, etc. are all pretty quick to get the hang of. Of course, I have a lot more work to do to get all of the gameplay down.
Frankly, I am in heaven having all of the big leagues and international teams, with the correct players, kits, etc. What I had to go through to get any level of team/player realism with Winning Eleven on the PS2... (we all know they don't have most of the licenses compared with the FIFA series). With FIFA '09, I can power up, choose Manchester United against AC Milan, and have Rooney, Ronaldo, etc. going up against Pirlo, Nesta, etc. with no issue. La Liga, Premiership, Serie A, and more. I love it.
There are a ton of advanced options and features that I won't go into such as seasons, online, etc., but if you have the time and passion for it, I am sure there is plenty to sink your teeth into with this game.
All in all, I am very pleased with FIFA '09, and have cancelled my preorder for PES '09 for the PS3. Good work EA Sports.
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I've been playing FIFA since it first came out in the early '90's. Here in the states, FIFA was always the benchmark for football/soccer games, and it never let down because the games were great and had the whole football/soccer experience. The only or major gripe football/soccer diehards like me had was that you couldn't do player transfers. You had to wait until Pro Evolution Soccer/Winning Eleven came to the states. At around the same time that FIFA added the feature of being able to make player transfers, Winning Eleven/PES came to the states. FIFA was still great and maybe still the king, but now it had to compete and deal with the other big "player" in the football/soccer video games genre. FIFA put out some games that were just ok, missing a special something that I can't pinpoint while Winning Eleven/PES was putting out masterpieces until FIFA 2008 and PES 2008. With FIFA 2008, it seems FIFA was starting to get back on track and with 2009 it's back to its old self. I don't know what happened to PES 2008, but I guess they became complacent. PES 2008 was ok or maybe a little less than ok. Being used to Winning Eleven/PES high standards and works of art, I know a lot of us felt let down by PES 2008. FIFA 09 is a masterpiece while there's still room for some little improvement, but even the best video games, the ones that get perfect 10 or almost perfect reviews, have room for improvement. I haven't played every mode, yet, but be a pro and general manager modes are amazing. The way you can create a player and have him play for several seasons trying to accomplish some "goals" set by his team in order to be noticed and called by his national team and to be transfered to the big clubs in Europe is amazing. You can select a last name for your player that is in the data base of last names used by the commentators when calling a match. The graphics are outstanding. You can tell FIFA 2009 is a next generation/HD video game because of the graphics. Being a diehard football/soccer fan, I love both the FIFA and PES/Winning Eleven franchises, but I hope PES 2009 comes all out with all guns blazing because FIFA 2009 already did. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up!FIFA '09 isn't a game of revolution but evolution. Anyone who played FIFA '08 will be right at home with the interface and graphics of the game but discover changes upon diving deeper into the game.The graphics remain largely unchanged from FIFA '08. To it's discredit EA hasn't improved visuals in the stadiums and has neglected several larger venues altogether, instead opting for generic backgrounds. I was sorely disappointed to find when playing a huge rivalry match of Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at Camp Nou, the stadium was awash in generic colors. There was the odd red jersey here or there but nothing striking. Disappointing considering this was an issue raised by the fans in the last several FIFA games.
There are positive notes in the graphics department, however. First the "shiny" look of players from FIFA '08 is gone. Player animations have improved and are smoother. Also included for the first time is the ability to control player celebrations with some simple button presses after scoring a goal. Cartwheels, running slides, and more subtle celebrations help immerse the player into the game.
On the gameplay front things are much better. Ball physics are greatly improved over '08 and the ball doesn't feel as magnetic as it once did. To EA's credit the controls are completely customizable so everyone can tune the buttons to their individual preference. I did notice some that on the higher difficulty levels the game can still cheaply score or miraculously tackle the ball every time.
As usual the soundtrack to FIFA offers a unique, wide ranging sampling of music from different corners of the planet. It's always enjoyable discovering new artists first in FIFA and adding their tracks to my iPod. The crowd sound effects remain largely unchanged from '08 which isn't a bad thing. Commentary maintains its high standard as well.
Best of all in '09 is the ability to really manage your team in detail. On the field tactics adjustments are back and don't require a pause in the action. Off the field, fine tuning adjustments can be made to everyone from the build-up to player aggression on offense and defense. It's really a whole new level of player control to FIFA. Another great feature is that fine tuning adjustments can be saved and applied to specific teams. So if you're playing an offensive powerhouse you can load up your more defensive minded tactics and presto, you're set to play!
All in all I am very pleased with FIFA '09. As I stated it's not a revolutionary change from FIFA's past but an incremental improvement. Now if EA would just up the ante on the stadium and crowd effects we'd have a real champ here.
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I've been playing FIFA since the mid-90s and this is probably the best edition yet that EA has come out with. Compared to last year's PS3 version, this game has much better gameplay and graphics, especially when it comes to the players. What truly sets 09 apart from previous editions is that the gameplay is much more realistic (including the ball physics)and the passing system is soooooo much better than 08. I was really frustrated by 08's passing, but 09 is great. It takes some practice, but you can really weave together some great passes, little deft touches, one-twos, etc. I also am a really big fan of the custom tactics as well. My favorite team is Inter and I went in and tweaked their formation and tactics and I could really tell a difference. You can play several different variations to keep things fresh. I also like the fact you can edit individual players and their roles within the formation. That was something I had really been hoping EA would add. Kudos to EA for some of the new wrinkles they added and, of course, having all the players and leagues is always great too. Oh, and the soundtrack is great as always.The only negatives I can come up with is they could stand to add a few more stadiums, there are still some unrealistic aspects that need to be worked out (for instance, defenders being just as quick as attackers), and the graphics for the crowd are pretty subpar. Beyond that, a really great game. I've thoroughly enjoyed it so far and haven't even gotten completely immersed yet.I am an experinced FIFA 08 player. I have played 09 for 2 weeks now. Unlike most of the reviewers that liked the game, I hated it. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Here are the reasons:
1. More than 50% of the attacks end up with an offside flag. Are there any teams in the real world that use offside trap so effectively? In FIFA 09 all of them can.
2. It is almost impossible to pass a defending player with the ball. All defences are overrated. Meanwhile if you are C. Ronaldo and if you can avoid getting close to the defender you can basically outrun all defences while you are dribbling. OK this guy is good but come on. All Barcelona defenders end up 4 meters behind him while he is running with the ball???
3. The right stick you use for the first touch pushes the ball at least 1 mt away from you. So basically you can not use it like you use it in FIFA 08.
4. It is easier to score with long distance shots which is fine but seems much harder to score with free kicks and corners. I belive FIFA 08 was more realistic in that sense.
5. The graphics are great. But mandatory replays make it a more boring game.
6. While playing you get a feeling like the ball always slides on the pitch as if there is a thin layer of ice on the surface. And ball control is much harder than 08.
7. While you are controlling a player, the other players are too static. For example, Eto is with the ball and Henry and Messi are basically waiting somewhere within the defence. No runs etc.
8. I can not find out how to touch the ball while it passes so close to one of my players that I am not controlling at the time being.
Basically all controls are the same with FIFA 08, but dont let this fool you. The game experience is totally different. And interestingly FIFA 08 experience may be an advantage in certain situations but in many other positions it is a disadvantage. Because defenders will get the ball from you in 90% of the cases that you would be able to pass them in FIFA 08.
I do not want to judge too quickly but if there is something I am missing with controls, tricks etc please let me know.
Tekken 6/Soulcalibur 4 Bundle
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The games are good. But with tekken 6 the characters need to be just a tad bit faster. The mechanics in the game are slow with movement.
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I owned these previously as single games, then traded them.When I saw this as a double set, for an awesome price, I had to get it.
Double the fun for half the price.
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I don't have this bundle, but i have both individually and i loved them both especially soul calibur 4 which in my opinion is better than the new soul caliber which was a disappointing game to me. I just don't understand why they would do this bundle NOW, the games are like 3-4 years old lolWant Tekken 6/Soulcalibur 4 Bundle Discount?
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I got two of these on a whim when they were briefly on sale for $30 dollars each, and having spent a couple of days with them my experience has so far been mostly positive. This stick is quite similar to the previous mayflash arcade stick, but it is noticeably improved in many respects. Overall the stock joystick and buttons feel good to use and respond nicely (certainly better than the stock parts on the old mayflash stick), though as one might expect they are not 100% arcade quality. This stick also features individual turbo switches for all eight buttons, a switch to have the joystick register as either the d-pad or left analog stick and a PS3 home button (the last item being notably absent in the old mayflash).
The stick base itself is a little more compact than most arcade sticks I've seen, the horizontal dimensions being roughly 12 in. x 8 in. and the top plate to base height being only about 1.5 in. (38mm). The plate to base height in particular might prove problematic to modders as I suspect nothing bigger than a Sanwa JLF or a Seimitsu LS-33 would fit in this thing. However, from what I've seen of the guts of this stick, the buttons look almost identical to standard snap-in arcade buttons and would be fairly easy to replace for those with soldering experience.
I tested this on the PS3 and a PC with third-party drivers and can confirm it works on both platforms with no noticeable input lag (or at least no more than a plugged in Dualshock 3). Tried it out on SFIV, MVC2, Tekken 5 DR and Space Invaders Infinity Gene, all of which the stick handled admirably. On the whole I'd say this is a pretty good budget arcade stick, and I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a spare for guests or those who would like to learn how to use a stick without spending too much money.
EDIT: These sticks are apparently plug and play on the PC and don't require any additional drivers or software to work. I plugged one in on a fresh install of Windows XP and it was immediately recognized and able to register inputs in games. Even the joystick/d-pad and turbo switches work straight out of the box.I had a friend who always told me to get Swansa arcade stick and never buy any of the real cheap ones. But I didn't wanna blow that much for my first arcade stick so I took a chance and bought this one from Mayflash. Great decision might I add! It doesn't have an 8-way gate but I'm fine with four, plus I think 4-way gates are pretty good for charge characters :D, very responsive and I've actually got a good bit of my friends wanting to buy the same one and modify it. Also you can mod this arcade stick and is compatible with Swansa parts. Go you Mayflash!
Deadmund's Quest Move Bundle
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First of all, I'd like to say that I have been playing strictly BF3 and MW3 the last couple of weeks, and I had Deadman's Quest on my dresser collecting dust. I was having doubts that I would enjoy it. I wasn't impressed at first either. As I first started, I was sitting on my bed, and realized shortly that the grappling hook wouldn't work as well as I wanted it to. I then realized it was necessary for me to stand up, and this was a game that requires you to stand up. The controls made more sense, and were very accurate. I really wasn't in to the story, so I skipped all the cutsecenes. It's pretty much about a boy named Edmund who is now dead, and his new name is Deadmund. He has to collect pieces of an amulet, blah, blah, blah.
The gameplay is a lot of fun. The best part is that you feel kind of cozy playing this game because of the colors. One level may be all blue, and another all red. It's fun, and gives me warm fuzzies inside (if that makes sense). The orchestra music is very soothing as well. The environments are so cool and colorful. I especially like the elaborate treehouse, as well as the blue and green crystal caverns.
I don't think this game will sell well, unless people buy the $100 Move with this game included. It's definitely worth the 20 dollars extra. Currently, I'm #9 on the leaderboards in the story mode, so that tells me nobody is playing it because I'm only 4 or 5 chapters in. There is an at home and online coop battle mode, as well as a versus mode, but I couldn't get an online match going, so I've been playing solo.
I really do wish that San Diego Studios would have created a sports title, but so far, this is the second best title after The Fight: Lights Out (which requires 2 controllers). I think for anybody considering a Move, my suggestion is to consider this bundle for $100 (which includes Sports Champions and Deadman's Quest) over the $80 Move bundle which only includes Sports Champions.
edit:on December 4th this bundle is sold by Amazon for $80 with a waiting period, and the Move Starter bundle is $50 (good job Sony and Amazon). I'd say give the Move Starter bundle a shot, and if you like the Move, you can always decide what you want to purchase afterwards.
Peace, and have a Happy Holidays!
Lou
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I couldn't believe it when I saw it...a PS3 Move bundle with two games, controller and eye for only $98!!!! I bought it for my son (age 7), but I was playing it more than he was (which he wasn't too happy about). Shipped quickly and was in OEM packaging. Great Product and deal!Buy Deadmund's Quest Move Bundle Now
We bought this bundle to add Move to our PlayStation. We wanted something that would give us some exercise and to be fun. The Sony Move product is relatively low priced (since we already had the PlayStation) and easy to install. The accuracy of the hand held unit with the games is quite good and the overall system works quite well.We were most interested in the Sports Champions games which is all we play. The games are not as aerobic as we'd hoped. They do provide hours of fun as we play Frisbee golf or ping pong against each other. My only complaint is there are some pauses between holes in Frisbee Golf that slow us down.
This bundle was the cheapest way we found we could buy into the whole Move world. We've since purchased a second controller so we could play two player games that required a second controller. We also purchased a charging base for two controllers to make things easier.
We'll be looking for new games to buy and try but for now we're happy with this bundle.
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Has everything you need to start using PS move, the motion controller will charge with the mini usb you get with your ps3i have played wii and this ps3 version of motion sensing and i have to say this is honestly way more accurate
game 1: med evil moves is a role playing game that you go through a story line fighting skeletons using a sword and shield, bow,and Chinese stars, it is very addicting and lots of fun for all ages
game 2: sports cahmpions has several different games that you can compete with computers or other people the games are botche, ping pong, gladiator duel, archery, volleyball, disk golf (hope im not forgetting any...)
one thing to remember these are fun and work with just the motion controller but you should look into getting a navigation controller (the motion controller without the light ball) it makes any game more fun and allows you to use motion with other games that require both.
Also you can play in the dark and everything still works perfectly, my living room is small and i am able to play 5-6 feet away (i think it recommends to be 8ft away)
all around a great way to get started with move
SBK Superbike World Champ
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I bought this over the Capcom MotoGP series after checking out some GameSpot reviews. Couldn't be more pleased. After getting wet with this game I went ahead and downloaded a demo of MotoGP. It had a pretty clunky feel to it, from controls to animation. Maybe THQ needs to buy back that franchise. Everyone dogs the tutorials for this game but when it comes down to it, you really just need to pound out 2 or 3 hours and it all starts to sink in. Upon installation I immediately shut off all the aids, but eventually went back to having a linked brake button and auto rider weight positioning. The L & R steering movement on the thumbstick needs all your attention. Having to integrate back & forward movement for rider lean using the same stick is just too damn much. The challenges are great and help build upon your skills and understanding of the physics. Graphics are on par with PS3 standards and, although I ain't a pro, the respective bike manufacturer variation seems to be pretty true to life. I guess it doesn't take a big name gaming label to get this sport right after all.
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After buying and playing MotoGP 08 for about a week before returning it, I was very hesitant to pick up another motorcycle racing game, but fortunately this one delivers where MotoGP did not and for just $30!The Good The graphics are pretty good not great, but pretty good. The sound is also pretty decent. The variety of rider views is fantastic and they did an excellent job with the 1st person views in particular. The settings cover quite a wide range of playing styles from basic/arcade to extreme (which I have not tried yet) and the overall flexibility of the game makes this game fairly easy to get into. The ability to customize the bikes is also pretty impressive, being able to adjust everything from chain tension to suspension. The tracks look pretty good, even though the background is a bit lacking, but the intensity of the racing really makes it a moot point. Most importantly, this game is fun! Every aspect of this game is WAY beyond anything MotoGP 08 offers and at half the cost!
The Bad For starters, the tutorials (5 total) are worthless. I would not, in any way, consider them tutorials, just very basic challenges. A tutorial should teach you how to do something, not just set a general goal and set you loose to figure out how to achieve it. Also, load times can be pretty long and can take away a lot of momentum between sessions. The flexibility of the bike mods also fall into the "bad" because the learning curves is awfully steep. You can consult your engineer and simply chose the "recommended" settings for qualifying or race, but more than that will leave the average player scratching their heads for a while.
Overall, after just a little practice, this game is a lot of fun. With decent graphics and pretty good flexibility, this game is a welcome addition to my collection. Also, at half the cost of the piece of poo that is MotoGP 08, this game is a great buy that you can get into after just a few practice sessions, and can spend countless hours trying to master at the various levels of realism. It could have used a little more polish (hence the four stars), but I would recommend this title to anyone looking for a decent motorcycle sim.
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Bought this game with high hopes and only played it a few times. The control feel is pretty good and the graphics of the rider/bike are impressive, but the graphics of the track and surroundings are surprisingly grainy and sometimes slow to draw down-track which really impacts your sense of movement and speed. On my PS2 I played Tourist Trophy by Polyphony which is derived from the Gran Turismo series and thus has amazing tracks and movement dynamics. TT had a cockpit POV that actually showed the handlebars counter-steering, that took a little getting used to, and was harder to master than the above-and-behind views but really gave you a little of the feel of riding a real bike.I could deal with the graphics and get used to the view/feel, but the real issue that I had with this game was the load times. They aren't terribly long, but they are CONSTANT! When you are between races, setting up the bike etc. When you are in the race series mode or whatever they call it, you do like three practice sessions and three qualifying runs BEFORE the race. Between each of those sessions on the track you have to wait for several load screens and that is if you don't make any changes to the bike setup or check the conditions. I believe there were about 14 tracks in the season and to get through one track "Weekend" you there must be 60+ load screen events. It was enough to make me want to take up knitting!
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Max
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very different form driving game. you are going to have to learn how to drive the bike and this is coming form someone who ridings
Stardust Pink WraptorSkinz Skin fits XBOX 360 & PS3 Guitar Hero III Les Paul Controller
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Easy to apply. Very durable. Will definitely make your guitars stand out. Fits perfectly if you read and order the correct one for your guitar. I also bought the purple lightning strikes for RB guitar. WraptorSkinz is a fantastic company.
Intec Wireless Racing Wheel - PlayStation 3 - G7896
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I bought this to use with my driving games. It does work, but not well. When you turn, it does not matter how you turn the wheel (slow, fast, etc.) the car will only turn slowly. Also, the pedals only work like buttons instead of pedals, so when you want to give it a little gas, it will floor the gas for the car. The construction of the wheel is fine, it is plastic but it is solid. However, the software that runs it makes this wheel not worth the money.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
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I got this game yesterday and so far I'm very impressed.
This is by far the best world cup EA has created in their FIFA World Cup series. The atmosphere, graphics, and user interface are much improved over last world cup.
First, the positives:
The game play is pretty realistic. The defense is much harder to break down than in previous versions, which seems to keep the scoreline in check.
The online mode is awesome. You can actually pick a team and challenge other teams in world cup.
As far as the graphics go, I believe they're pretty strong. Stadiums, game action, and atmosphere, everything looks good. The crowds make you feel you are actually in the stadium.
Having 199 teams is a huge plus. You can even pick Afghanistan. LOL
Having two Button game play is a great addition for new comers in game.
Penalty kicks have improved and they are alot harder to score.
Btw the Goal looks bigger.
The negatives:
You still can`t play against friends in 2 vs 2 match up.
There are no clubs in it, but that doesn't bother me since I have Fifa 09 and Fifa 10.
Overall. it's a great game. If you want more features and clubs go buy Fifa 10, but if you want better graphics more International teams get this. This
game comes out every 4 years so I didn't mind paying for it and enjoy having my hometown team in there. So if you are hardcore fan of soccer or your
country didn`t make it to world cup buy this. You won't regret.
Take care and I'll see you online! :)
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This game has many differences to FIFA 10, but they are mostly small ones. The online mode is about 100 times better than FIFA 10 though since every game you play you earn points now for wins or 1 pt for tie. You are in a league and play 10 games per season, after 10 games u can get relegated or promoted to the next highest league, there are 10 leagues. If you win at the highest league you become champion and earn trophies. Plus all your wins go towards a country you represent, so there are rankings on how good the countries are at playing.The actual game has better sound than 10 by a million times. It's extremely festive and loud and you really feel like your at a live match. The passing seems a lot more realistic and fluid and the players make brilliant runs now, the cpu seems to think off the ball so much better. Gameplay seems a bit faster so it tends to make the matches more exciting, sometimes it is a bit fast for realism. New penalty system I love, makes it a little harder to get one so there is more excitement. Graphics are about the same as 10 I would say. Players faces are much better though, they really look like the real guys now.
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If you like soccer and if you like FIFA, go buy this game with your eyes closed (note that I have FIFA 10). The game is similar to FIFA 10, but he gameplay has many improvements, the ball fells more real, the keepers play better and the penalties are harder and need to be practiced.But where this game really shines is in the online mode, you can play the FIFA World Cup online, with the group phase, quarter finals and everything, the game always sets you up with someone who is in the same part of the tournament as you, so if you are in the final, your online opponent will also be in the final, this sets up interesting matches and will give you exciting matches, because if you lose one game after the group phase you have to start again. Because of this, every game matters and will not be just an online head to head match, and winning the cup is very satisfactory.
Im hooked to this game!
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If you've played any of the FIFA titles on current generation consoles, you know what you're in for: a virtually limitless World Cup experience, where you can do anything from win the Jules Rimet with Brazil to qualify for the World Cup with American Samoa. The gameplay is fast and fun and the computer AI is just right for an average player to be able to do well on the game's medium setting.However, if you buy this title in 2012 looking to participate in the Online World Cup, you won't be able to online play for this title appears to no longer be supported by EA. Surely a measure taken to push people to FIFA 12 and/or the upcoming Euro 2012 title but still frustrating because you won't be able to get every achievement in the game or enjoy everything the game has to offer as a result. Even so, it's a blast to take the smallest of minnows into the World Cup to go against the game's giants.
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After watching the world cup this year, my kids really got into soccer and wanted this game. I purchased this and was surprised at their interest and how fun this game is to play. Glad we bought it.