Nyko Skill Shot for Move
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The Sharpshooter can now be had for $20. at Gamestop and has a lot more features then this! I got this because my Gamestop told me that the Sharpshooter was $40. however it was mislabeled and it came up in the computer later at $20. I used this for Modern combat 3 and Killzone 3 and for Modern combat 3(Not to be confused with Modern warfare 3) it was impossible to use because there were no ways of getting at the PS Move buttons where as the sharp shooter has the buttons remapped closer to your hand. For Killzone 3 you can use the shake to reload and thrust to melee but this causes your guy to make weird motions and get you killed. It's not bad for rail shooters but that's not what it was meant for and the sharp shooter can do that better to! So just get the sharpshooter because if you get this you will be very disappointed.
Nisshoki Design Protector Skin Decal Sticker for PS3 Playstation 3 Body Console
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Fits on smoothly and easily. Great quality. Looks hot.
Only downside is that the skin makes the power and eject buttons on the PS3 less sensitive (particularly the power). For us this is a bonus when toddlers walk over and touch the power button area of the console while we're playing, it doesn't get shut off.
If you hold you finger there long enough it usually shuts off, but we opt to just use the remote.
Little Big Planet
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this is an awesome reinvention of standard platform games!
the PS3 suffers from a lack of non-violent/non-competitive gaming -when I bought the PS3 I expected to find heaps of titles online that filled the need for chill-out, relaxing, family-friendly fun. there are a a sizeable handful of cutesy cartoon style games but they all lack a user-friendly interface and most of them are basically fight/blowup/shoot/destroy/crush/kill-type of mindless aggression -I'm certainly not opposed to that, I enjoy Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty as much as the next bloke, but the core of PS3 games are not age-appropriate for kids and I don't want to expose them to needless aggression. Sony has a clear conflict here as I see it, on one hand blocking/censoring any suggestively 'adult' content from their titles; on the other, they allow any amount or form of extreme bloodlust.
furthermore, most of the available titles are too cumbersome for an occasional or younger player to enjoy -the controls need to be as simple as possible, and playable in a basic sense using only two or three buttons/controls -this is where the animated movie videogame tie-ins falls completely flat, while the movies are suited to anyone over the age of 3, the controls on most of their companion games are suitable only for well-practiced teens.
on that point while it comes very close, Little Big Planet is not 'perfectly' suited to 'all ages' -it does take some time to master for little kids, but the creative side of it and the appeal of the characters draws them in long enough to learn and love it (I can't help wonder if Stephen Fry's introductory voiceover helped too -we'd like to hear more of that in the game).
this game has long been a top selling title, and there are now countless add-ons available should you wish to extend this -the only real difference between the $40 version and the $60-100 versions are the included addons. there is more than enough in the standard version of the game to keep you enthralled for many moons, and you can easily add to it later, (or even make your own levels, if you're so inclined).
suited to young and old, great music, lovely 3D graphics (albeit in a 2D view), limitless possibility, and you're sure to love it no matter if you're a veteran gamer or have never played videogames before.
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Guys, be aware that this LBP is the PAL version which means that it will work in your PS3 but all the content purchased in the American PSN Store WON'T.My review is below, but the game is over-priced from thsi seller unless you really want the europe boxart, go get the GOTY editionI play a lot of games... probably too many. Although I come back to several games every now and then for nostalgia I am sure I will be playing this game regularly for as long as I play video games. Not only is the single player game great but the community makes this game infinitely playable with a constantly evolving catalog of levels.
But the best thing about this game is that you don't have to love video games to love this game. I recently played it with my brother who just got back from Germany and he absolutely loved it. Keep in mind my brother declared all video games a "massive waste of time" and "totally stupid" somewhere during his sophomore year of college, right after he met his future wife...hmmm. Anyway, he couldn't help but have a blast playing this game! HE could barely contain his laughter and hes 27 and just got out of the Army.
Meanwhile this game offers a lot of challenge for skilled players, especially veteran platformer-players who have been looking for a new style of play in an old genre. Some of the player-created levels are so hard they border on impossible, and that's the best part... you know it before you even play it, you can find the level that is perfect for you... easy and goofy or wicked hard but rewarding (getting the high score on one of those harder levels is very satisfying)
When I am no playing harder levels or a fun easier level with my family and friends I entertain myself by simply looking up levels based on "i like ghostbusters... lets see if there are any cool levels based on it" and sure enough there are... lots of em!
Despite a rather robust game collection I keep coming back to this one again and again! It's basically the perfect game for everyone thanks to the level creater. Did I mention how fun it is to make your own levels? When you get this great game try mine called Little Big Galaxy (my PSN is Sharpshell)although I warn you its on the harder side.
The single player itself is an amazing game with or without the online community. The Developers chose to invent there own style for the game mechanics which work well in the game rather than simply make a Mario clone. It offers a lot of ability to master the game. And for those who like the specs let me reassure you that:
Graffix: 5/5
Sound: 6/5 (honestly the sound in this game is beyond top notch, and Stephen Fry is hilarious)
Gameplay: 5/5
Multiplayer: 5/5
I can't really say anymore when all you need to do is order this game! You love this game unless you either
a)hate all video games or
b)can't enjoy yourself unless your slaughtering thousands of people and even if that's your thing keep and open mind and you'll find some levels perfect for youI suggest the Resident Evil inspired levels)
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You get the most out of your money for this game. Extremely innovative, unique, and fun. Haven't seen anything like it.Want Little Big Planet Discount?
Tenia mucho tiempo que no jugaba un juego como este es perfecto para todo tipo de gustos tanto si eres jugador o no creo que sony ha dado en el clavo del asunto con juegos como este ojala que siga en aumento juegos como este de parte de SONY.La integracion de este juego con los jugadores es muy buena, es super divertido y le encantara a cualquiera que aprecie los juegos de calidad, no importa la edad que tengas.
Creo que este juego es una joya que todo jugador o no jugador debe tener.
Estoy estremadamente satisfecho y feliz con este juego...
PLAYSTATION 3 Mortal Kombat Kitana Classic Costume & Fatality DLC Card
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This was a preorder exclusive from Toys R Us. The price is right at under $15. Game retails at $59.99 USD, andpurchasing this bonus at less than a third of retail is worth purchasing if you missed it as a pack in. This skin and others will become available at a later time as DLC. I recommend buying this at under $15 it is worth it for the MK fan. Mortal Kombat
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great game its fun to play i love to play racing games on my playstation 3
if you love racing this game is the one is for you
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Building on the critically acclaimed Ferrari Challenge racing simulation engine, SuperCar Challenge heralds the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel in every way.The very best supercars will be available to throw around the most celebrated corners on the racing calendar. Experience the thrills and spills that come with harnessing the full grunt of an Aston Martin DB9, the Lamborghini Murcielago RGT, the McLaren F1 and many more! Of course, the game caters for the Ferrari fans too with a selection of favourites making the cut from 2008's Ferrari Challenge.
More than 20 licensed race tracks are available, with old favourites such as Silverstone and Spa mixed in with the joys of Nrbergring. Several fictional circuits are also available such as the French 'Riviera' street circuit.
Konami PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS 2011 for PS3
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To be able to fully enjoy the game you will have to check out Muka's excellent Spirits Translation website. He put in a lot of work translating the menus and other text from Japanese into English. Many screenshots are included on his site. This is especially helpful when trying to adjust the difficulty of the gameplay. PYS has a cult following, especially among regulars on the Operation Sports forums.
Konami has designed an excellent game that combines great graphics, sound, physics, gameplay and other extras making PYS 2011 a great alternative to Sony's MLB: The Show and the MLB 2K series. The 2011 version is the last Japanese baseball game to include Yu Darvish, before he signed with the Texas Rangers. You may recognize a few former MLB players on the NPB (Nippon Pro Baseball) rosters, such as ex-Cubs Matt Murton, and Micah Hoffpauir.
This game is only in Japanese, and the only teams included are from the NPB. No MLB teams, no English or Spanish instructions either. The controls are easy enough to master.
$39.99 was a great price. Amazon shipped the game quick and cheap. This game will play on American PS3s since there is no region lock. I am satisfied with Konami and Amazon, and recommend this game, but you have to be aware of and accept the fact that this is a Japanese game.
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As somewhat of a Japan-ophile, I love Japanese baseball, so this game is right up my alley, but even if I just liked baseball, it would still get five stars. The controls are the best for any baseball game I've played, and it's just a whole lot of fun.Buy Konami PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS 2011 for PS3 Now
PBS 2011 isn't for everyone, which, quite frankly, is one of many reasons I enjoy it. While in many ways it is quite similar to other baseball titles for PS 3 (I also have MLB 11 The Show), this is baseball as played in Japan. That means irrepressibly noisy, drum-beating fans in the stands; smaller ball parks; an emphasis on small ball over power; and rosters manned not by the usual American multi-millionaire jocks but their Japanese counterparts. All of this is represented with surprising accuracy, and if, like me, you are a fan of プロ野球, you'll have a blast with PBS 2011. However, note the use of kanji in this review. PBS 2011 is Japanese in presentation as well as game play. That means the commentary is Japanese (quite cool) and the text for functions and menus is written in kanji (still cool, but sometimes baffling). You can find online sources providing translations for PBS or, like me, you can jump in and learn by doing. What better way to sustain interest in a baseball video game?Read Best Reviews of Konami PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS 2011 for PS3 Here
As far as gameplay...you cannot top this game. So smooth. Pitching and batting interface is flawless. It is missing some depth you normally find in MLB The Show but the gameplay alone is worth it.Want Konami PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS 2011 for PS3 Discount?
This is possibly one of the best baseball games I've played in a while. Being a baseball junkie, I always look for the perfect baseball game and this game is right on the money. The gameplay is pretty much at the same level as the Show (and light-years ahead of 2K) with the exception that this game isn't about MLB. There are some differences in the interfaces for pitching and hitting but nothing to get upset about. The gameplay is smooth and the pitching interface is real good. The hitting is pretty easy to get used to and the fielding is on target. The stadiums look awesome and the crowds are always into it. You may want to look up websites to help you translate the text but other than that, a very good baseball game that definitely beats most baseball games out there. I highly recommend this game. You will love it.Brave
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Brave can be the perfect introduction to 'big' games so... if you'd like to see your pre-teen kid taking on the 'gamer' path, I can't think of a better introduction to large RPGs. Especially if your pre-teen kid happens to be a girl who actually watched the movie. And, yes, there is a movie ticket in the game box.
It may sound like I am over-enthusiastic but, to me, Brave is the best kids RPG so far and it's so because developers are treating their little gamers audience with the respect they deserve rather than looking down at them. Yes, the game is not as complex as Dark Souls or Skyrim but playing it is challenging and interesting even when the players are grownups. I consider Brave an RPG primer because many if not all RPG elements are in the game and they are not only well implemented but everything is packaged in a way that makes the game appealing to a little girl in the process of developing her gamer skills.
The story... it's based on Pixar's movie, of course. The hero is little princess Merida whose mother and little brothers need to be rescued because they've been turned into bears by some evil... thing. But it's easier said than done. There are ghosts and other bad enemies to defeat, puzzles to solve, charms to collect, skills to develop and there is a lot of exploring, strategising and combat, maybe not grownup hard but hard enough to challenge a player to the point where she learns new skills. But let me discuss some of the RPG elements that are experienced in Brave.
Combat It's as good as it gets. Merida fights with swords and bows and she can't win unless she learns how to do combos, roll and dodge and manage her health.
Weapons There's a variety of swords and bows including some quite familiar to us, experienced RPG players. Would you be surprised to learn that Merida can swing a Claymore? Well... she does. It's only a few swords and bows but it's enough of them to make the game interesting and to maintain the feeling of 'progress' as the game is played.
Armor Again, just a few armor sets but, as in many RPGs, you have the choice of 'pretty' vs. 'effective' and just about everything in the game needs to be earned through combat or discovery and exploration.
Treasures Getting to treasure chests and getting the loot is one of the more exciting part of an RPG and Brave is no exception. There aren't many chests but the loot is almost always awesome.
Trading Victories in battle earn you gold pieces and you can use it to by yourself upgrades and learn new skills.
Combos Mentioned that already. Combat is easy in the beginning but it gets harder soon and the more skills you learn the more likely you are to win the battle. If you lose... it's back to more practice.
Leveling up Merida becomes stronger as she progresses through the game. She becomes better as she finds more charms, learns more skills, gets more powerful weapons.
Elementals Many RPGs would let you buff your weapons with elementals such as 'fire'. Brave too allows Merida to use one of the four elemental charms (earth, fire, wind, water) in combat. And the trick is to use the right buff to defeat each specific enemy.
Co-op There is an online element to the game. We aren't there yet but I will update my review once we play it a little.
Puzzle solving and exploration Getting to most new areas is usually preceded by a boss battle or some puzzle solving and neither are always easy.
All of the above come in a game with stunning graphics (Pixar, right?), great voice acting and surprisingly responsive controls. You always play in a 'third person' mode and all is implemented right except for the absence of a 'camera' control because the developers mapped 'motion and direction' to the PS3's left joystick and the bow to the right one. And, no, they don't allow you to remap the controls. The other major limitation is the game not being exactly 'open world'. You can go back and forth through different areas but there is no unified open map. Anyone familiar with Demon's Souls may understand how this works: there is a central 'nexus' and gateways to several areas of world. At any time during the game you have to ability to either walk back or teleport to the nexus and go explore some other area.
Somewhat related to the game, but not an essential part of it is the Archery Range. On a PS3 you are going to need Move. It's nice archery practice and it makes use of the Move but you do not get better at using the bow in the game after doing the Move-based practice. It's just... Move-based practice. Which is a good news for those who don't have Move yet. You can play and finish the game without doing the Archery part. In fact, I don't believe there is any Archery Range based trophy (I will correct myself if it turns out that I am wrong) so you should be able to get your Platinum without a Move.
My final thoughts are: both our daughter and myself are very, very, very happy with this game. This is the first one me and my daughter are both playing, separately (not me helping her or she just watching me). She's been playing it and making progress daily for the past few days and... I've been playing it too. The game comes with four levels of difficulty so, even for a grownup it can be challenging. And it's fun for us to be sharing tips and strategies and watch each other and learn from each other playing our first common game.
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I guess I need to note that there is a lot of combat in Brave, which explains the swords and the bows. Merida can't save her 'mum' and her little brothers unless she defeats her enemies which usually requires killing them and they fight back and they can hurt Merida and sometimes they 'kill' her. Yes, she respawns immediately back with full health but you can hear her from time to time saying that she doesn't feel too well. Anyone who would rather not see their little ones playing violent games should not buy it. On the other hand, if the kids are mature enough to understand the difference between make-believe violence (playing games) and the real-life gruesome things taking place in our real world, this game can be a lot of fun there is no blood and no one screams in agony and so far all enemies are ghosts and non-human.
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Assassin's Creed Triple Pack
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This package is a pretty good deal. Yes, you could buy all three separately for a bit more or a bit less depending on where you look. The best part of this deal is that you get all of the dlc for Assassin's Creed 2 and Brotherhood. But, if you already have the games, then this wouldn't be worth the time. No new content or anything, just the original trilogy. This is wonderful for people like me who don't have the time to play every game that comes out, or for people who just overlooked this amazing title. The game for the most part has solid controls, every once in a while your character will collide with a ledge or something you didn't intend to and it will screw you up, but it happens so little and the rest of the game is so wonderful that you don't notice it.
The only problem I have with this package deal (and this is being extremely picky) is that the games were not meant for this. The people that sell it have packaged the original retail games thus they remove the original UPC codes on the back. The only reason I find this annoying is because the codes have to be cut out. I enjoy the game cases as much as the game. It is a reminder of when I got the product and I just would have like to seen it in tact. It also takes away from the feeling of opening the package, because the cellophane has been cut as well to remove the code, taking away the satisfaction of wrestling with that stubborn packaging to get to the gem inside. But that isn't enough for me to not recommend the product. It is wonderful and I need not be picky with the physical packaging.
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I ordered this game (Assassin's Creed Triple Pack / Master Assassin Pack) from the seller PNP Games.The product came on time, and was packaged well.
There is an 'outer-shell' type thing, which can old all three games together. It was shrink-wrapped. Each individual game was also shrink-wrapped, but they were pre-opened. The seller cut out the UPC Barcodes from the corners of all the games (probably for a rebate of some kind). This is kind of a bummer for those who like the game cases to look 'perfect,' but it doesn't detract from the games themselves, and it isn't a big enough deal for me to lower the rating of the seller or the product. Granted, the seller could have been a little more careful and neat about cutting the codes out, but it's not really a big deal. A bit of tape, and it's fine.
Opening the cases of each game, you got the strong smell of brand new plastic, which gives a higher likelihood that the games are actually 'new' and haven't been played. None of the discs were scratched or worn, and all of the booklets came with the game. With the second two games (AC 2 and AC Brotherhood), there's a single slip of paper that gives two separate codes (one for each game) to unlock bonus material namely: maps, skins, bonus armour, and extra multplayer characters. I have yet to test if these codes actually work, but I'm very positive that they will.
The games themselves all worked. There were no glitches or slowdowns or anything. They all ran perfectly in the PS3 system. As for how fun the games are, well, that's up to the individual. But I very much enjoy them. The story is interesting, exciting, new, and original.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend gamers to buy this product (unless you have one or more of the individual games I'd just buy the remaining ones separately). If you don't own any of these games, it's nice to be able to get all three of these together. If you have some of them, like I said, I'd buy the others separately it'll probably save you some money.
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When I bought this I had never played any of the franchise, and after seeing the latest installment coming in of American history I was super interested, as I Talked to people it was going to be in a way of a continuation of the previous 4 games. I figured it was high time I found out who Altaïr and Ezio was. With in the first few hours I would hooked. I blew through the first game only missing a few flags in about 20 hours. I'm nearly done with the second game, the Assassin's network established by Ubi Soft tracks my progress. I'm 80% through currently. Missing mostly feathers which I'll get later. I'm being told that the Brotherhood is the best in the series. As far as game play content goes, The story Arc with desmond is a side note, and something that I've not thought about at all. I get rather irritated when I get pulled out of the Animus. This is particularly True with the second gameMy only complaint, is that you have to enter the code through game, and it enabled a lot of content... but I have no idea what it was or where to find it.
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well, in the reviews y se some people is cocernd about a code thats cuted but does the code come anyways? can y play onine with the games? and do the dlc"s come with the games? PLEASE HELP!Want Assassin's Creed Triple Pack Discount?
Dear,I bought this game as new but I found in all boxes in the back side in the lift corner square cut by nife or razer
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Need for Speed: Undercover
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I just got this game and after playing for a couple of hours I can say that Need for Speed Series is back on track. I was around for the original Need for Speed and Hot Persuit series, those were so much fun, if they could oly bring those back.
ProStreet and Carbon were complete disasters, extreamly disapointing, I had to stop playing after my first time.... this one is at least 4 times better than the lader.
The graphics are crisp, but many daytime sceens look washed on my HDTV, I thought something was wrog with my TV. lol. But that's how the game is. But that aside, gameplay is designed for super highspeed, the stearing ratio is tight, meaning that if you just tap the controler, you'll hit a wall, but at high speeds, you need that tight streaing ratio. The cops aren;t that dumb like some say, they don't stop chasing you.... I got caught.
Some say the frame rate gets choppy, I have't seen that yet.
Overall gamplay and the fun factor are high.. the game is fast paced, not like the last 2 games that were out. I would say if you a NFS fan, this is the one to get.
EDIT: This game is better than I describe, I haven't been able to stop playing.. The cops caught me many times, and it's true that with the first car it's easy to beat the challenges, but the challenges get harder, where you need to upgrade your car and buy power add on's as well to win.... Frame rate is fine, absolutly no freezing..Great Game, I think the folks bashing this game, don't actually own it!
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This game is one of the worrst in NFS series, Ive never felf so disapointed with an NFS game, 1st is extremely short, then the driving is so unrealistic, the story is boring, the only good point i can mention in the engine's sound of every car is almost like the real ones. But apart from that this game is a waste of time, I felt like I was plating on my old PS2 and not in a PS3. Luckily i found somebody that wanted to try it so I traded it for GRID, wich despite is almost a year older it's a much better game.Buy Need for Speed: Undercover Now
I just beat the game. Here is my word of warning to those considering this game.This game goes from fun to busywork in less than an hour. Allow me to list some pros and cons, and then rant a bit.
Pros:
-Free roaming was a good idea
-being chased by the cops was fun (the first 5 or so times)
-decent amount of cars to choose from
cons:
-AI totally ridiculous, we're talking other drivers slamming into you at 150+mph causing you to lose your 1st place position after holding it for over 4 minutes. At the same time, if you try to hit them, you spin out.
-glitches, loading problems, loading times, and game freezes. those all happened way too regularly. When you get to driving past 200mph, the game starts to have trouble loading the road.
I also had the game freeze up on me at least 5 times.
-game detail is really lacking, looks rushed.
-tuning and upgrade options really weird. your driver levels up, which affects the stats of the car you drive. but you can also fix up your car.
-story was horrible. Acting just as bad
-too many cut scenes.
The ONLY reason I played this game, was because I was a fan of the previous NFS games (starting from porsche unleashed, underground 1 & 2, most wanted, etc), and that it had trophies.(well ok, it was mainly for the trophies)
This game is definitely lacking compared to those other games in the NFS franchise. The story (if you even pay attention) was plain, and felt like it bit off of "Fast and the Furious". The game was also frustrating due to the fact that I didn't know what races were necessary to progress through the story. Whenever there was a cutscene, I had to sit through a horribly acted scene. gameplay was frustrating in the fact that cars felt like they belonged in the burnout games. AI was too aggressive, and bystanding cars steered into your way as you're traveling down at 200+mph.
ARGH. don't buy this game.
don't even play it. Yuck. I would not recommend this game to ANYONE.
thank you for reading, hope it helped.
if you want a racing game for ps3, I highly recommend Gran Turismo 5, if you own an xbox 360, Forza 3 easily beats NFS undercover.
please please please for the love of God, don't touch this game!
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Nice to have a non-track NFS on the PS3. But it's still only kinda open world-ed. There really is no point to explore since you can jump straight to each race or shop by pressing the down button or accessing the GPS. It's weird that the GPS doesn't guide you around town like in previous titles. Cut scenes are over the top cheesy. Upgrading cars is simpler. No more brand names like HKS and Turbonetics to upgrade the same part. Sometimes it seems like the racing is too fast for the PS3 to draw in the road ahead. Confusion and crashes follow. Everything can get pretty repetitive but there are so many racing modes that it breaks it up a little.Want Need for Speed: Undercover Discount?
Need for Speed: UndercoverI was extremely hesitant on purchasing this title with my great disappointment with their franchise and the "Pro-Street" title in the series. After some research, I found that the franchise went back to what they were good at and created an enjoyable experience for anyone looking for an arcade racing game.
What makes this game so enjoyable is the variety of events. Story Races (to move the story forward), Circuit races (laps), checkpoint races (beat the clock), take the lead (stay ahead of other driver for specific period of time), damage to state (destroy police cars and enviornment), outrun (lose the cops).... just to name a few.
If you are expecting true physics and accuracy in handling of a vehicle, this game is not for you. Thats not what NFS is about. As a matter a fact, its not entirely about racing. A huge draw of this game is messing with the police, causing damage and getting away.
There is an open enviornment here, however, there is not much point to it, unless you want to cruise around or increase your wanted level outside of a race/mission. As a mattar of fact, you could complete the entire game without doing free roam a single time. A click of the button will pull up the map and you can simply click on the next event you would like to play (this is an improvement over the last burnout, where you had to drive to every single event, however this game should not be compared to burnout as it is a different experience altogether.
There is also a story line... somewhere... in the background, but it will be easy to forget while playing. The only time you'll remember youre in a story is when the cut scenes come up.
The vehicles themselves are a big part of the game and in certain races/missions you will win pink slips when you win races. When racing (outside of the storyline) you also have the chance to improve the overall specs on all the vehicles in your garage by "dominating" the race which is usually figured out by the time it takes you to complete it. You also earn money which allows you to go to your garage and add improvements to specific vehicles including horsepower, torque, handling, grip and even paint and decals.
The graphics are ok and at times the game will "hang" for a second in the middle of a race which generally isnt detrimental, but can be distracting.
I struggle between a 3 star rating and a 4 star rating for this game, as its not necissarily a ground breaking game or something you MUST BUY NOW. However the game is quite addictive which steers me more towards a 4 star.
Ultimatly the choice is yours and I hope this review helps with your decision.
Game of Thrones Art Book Bundle
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I would say that this game is made for a very specific audience. For one thing, it was created by a rather small studio. It's not Bethesda or BioWare, so don't be expect something in the leagues of Skyrim or Dragon Age. However, it is still a game you should definitely try if 1) you love the ASOIAF series (or the show), and 2) love RPGs. If you're not a huge fan of either, you are likely to be very disappointed. Being a die-hard fan of anything ASOIAF and awesome RPGs, I knew I had to get this, regardless of the reviews.
GRAPHICS the graphics are more like for the PS2 or XBox. It's definitely nothing to write home about. It's a little dark and blocky, but change your television/game settings for a more enjoyable experience. Okay, so the graphics are not so good. Don't play this for the stellar graphics.
DIALOGUE the dialogue actually isn't that bad. You get the real acting voices of Cersei, Varys, and Jeor Mormont, which is pretty awesome. It's definitely dialogue-intensive like a lot of RPGs, but that shouldn't bother you if you're playing an RPG. You also get to make decisions based on your own dialogue that make lasting impressions in the game. I think a big complaint here is the lack of witty humor in a dark setting like a lot of RPGs have (Dragon Age, Skyrim, KOTOR, etc.)
BUGS this is my main issue with the game. The bugs are bad. My game froze up twice at the beginning and had to re-create my character. I was about ready to hurl the game out the window after that. No one likes to spend $60 on a game and then have it freeze up. This game doesn't autosave all of the time like some of the newer games, so make sure you save a lot.
GAMEPLAY the battle system is similar to Dragon Age, but a lot more button mashing. It's not terrible. I like that they have a perks/flaws system, where you have to balance the two. Want an awesome perk? Well, you have to pay for it.
PLOT things are a little murky here. There are some things that characters (like Cersei) do that are really out-of-character and seem like plot holes. I've heard from professional reviews that the ending is really great, so once I finish it I'll make an update here (I'm like 60% through). Is it non-linear? No, not really. You definitely won't be traveling to Saltpans and taking a ship to Braavos (wouldn't that be nice?).
I would like to add that regardless of storyline perfection (how can it be perfect, anyway? it's not canon), the developers of this game are TRUE fans. They have been working on this game since before the inception of the television show and know their stuff. If you get the art book with it and read it, you'll know what I mean. They are ASOIAF-smart. The reason that this game is not absolutely 100% awesome is because of budget constraints/small studio, not because they were some kind of hack developers that wanted to make a quick buck off of a Game of Thrones game as quick as possible. Trust me, these people know their stuff.
Overall, I recommend this game for those who are ASOIAF-crazed, love RPGs, and aren't expecting a Skyrim clone turned into Westeros. You won't find that here. But you'll still have a fun time exploring Westeros.
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This game pays tribute to the story telling style of Martin's books by switching perspective every chapter. The only issue for the game is that this creates a very linear and limited story line. You can not leave the cities you are at or do many side quests since you will have to end at a set point to pick up with the new perspective.The battle system is extremely limited and boring. You simply select an enemy and select an attack. Your character will just hack away after a special attack is performed until the enemy is dead. More often than not your character will then just stand around until you command him to the next person which becomes tedious. The battle system makes the game feel like a grind.
There are too many cut scenes in this game. It feels like Max Payne 2 where you simply walk from one cut scene to the next with absolutely nothing in between. I understand they are trying to tell a story but doing it in this manner makes the game more like an animated movie with awkward breaks in the narration.
There are some very interesting RPG aspects that are introduced in this game. The main one is the strengths and weaknesses options. You can chose a strength like +5 attack but then must also choose a weakness like -10% INT to balance yourself out. This is neat however I did not mess with it since I did not know how I would like to play the game.
Overall this game is a neat tangent to the first book of a ASOIAF but it is truly a grind to play. I would wait until this game is
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I had bought these to get 2 more controllers for my ps3 but didnt wanna pay $50 apiece for a sony branded dualshock 3 controller. So i found these controllers, which when i ordered wasnt expecting sony quality controllers n was expecting it to be cheap crappy quality but enough to play with at least. I was completely shocked when i got these. The controllers look and feel just like a sony dualshock 3 controller, i would never know the difference if it didnt say sony on it. Had no problem syncing them w/ the charge cables that came with them. These work flawlessly. The only thing i dont like about them is that they are alil heavier than the sony controllers but not a big deal at all. i highly recommend these to everyone with a ps3. and shipping was quick and tracking was promt and quickly updated. definitely the best bang for $25. if you do order these i suggest you order something else to fill that $25 order minimum to get free shipping, otherwise there is a $9 tacked on to this.
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I don't normally give reviews, but I thought this one needed some positive feedback.
The controller is (as someone else said) basically a PS2 controller. Although it does have PS button to use for the XMB menu. As stated, it does not have tilt sensors and requires a USB port. However, the controller works very well and since I have 1 game that uses tilt controls optionally (Warhawk), I didn't see this as a drawback. However, one should keep this in mind when they make the purchase. It is a great controller to pick up if you won't require tilt, as it is $20 less than the OEM Sony controller.
The lack of bluetooth means 2 things: 1) You cannot turn the PS3 on with this controller, and 2) it requires a USB port to operate. No big deal.
Another plus of this controller is that it works with the PC. I plugged it right in to my PC using WinXP and Ubuntu and both picked it up fine. Nice bonus.
So, if you don't need tilt and don't have issues with using a USB dongle, this is a great buy.
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Obviously it doesn't have six axis and you can't turn on the system but you can turn it off. But the controller is a little bit heavier and it feels a little wider because the outer grips are more narrow shaped. I laid one on top the other (Sony) and it's very noticeable. This controller is also taller because of the battery housing which for me it feels like there is more reach or space in between when using the L/R buttons on top and triggers on the bottom. Compared to the Sony controller this one also has a bit more plastic and that added with the weight of the batteries makes it feel more durable. So if you got bigger hands or you like to have a firm grip for me this controller felt a little bit more comfortable and definitely worth the reduced cost. By the way, I have used this to play through more than a handful of PS3 games and it works great.Buy Logitech PlayStation 3 Cordless Precision Controller Now
Well I'm not quite sure why everyone says this controller doesn't let them get to the PS3 menu's with a "PS3" button because it sure works for me.Here's why I like it :
1. It feels bigger and more solid than the PS3 wireless controller. (To me the original Syaxis is too small and feels cheap).
2. It seems to move smoother in shooters, more accurate as well.
3. It's a piece of cake to plug-in and get working. And it stays working you don't have to relink it every time.
4. So far the battery life seems very good.
Much better solution for me...
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I must state ahead of time that I'm not a fan of the official Sony PS3 controller as I find it to be too light in my hands. I'm always on the lookout for a second controller that feels right. This Logitech controller is a mixed bag of good and bad. First, the good. The controller is a little heavier than the standard pad, and feels really good in your hands. I wouldn't go as far as to say that it's more solid, but it's definitely heavier and the ergonomics are nice. The analog sticks are far superior to the standard pad, as they don't give as easily. Aside from this, however, the cons war outweigh the pros. The D-Pad feels extremely loose and has an audible click with every press, which is never a good sign for a controller. The face buttons are alright, but the shoulder buttons are just off. L1 & R1 feel very loose and also click, but L2 & R2 don't give enough -you really have to force them down to get the full range of the triggers. When it comes to intangibles, this controller does not feature any motion sensitivity or force feedback. It does have a feature that allows you to switch the function of the D-Pad with the left analog stick, but it doesn't translate as well as I would have hoped. All in all, this is a decent second controller for your PS3. Highly recommended for shooter fans because of the analog sticks, but everyone else should be cautious. The D-Pad is unforgivable.EDIT: After spending a bit more time with this controller, I'm starting to like it more and more. The added weight really is a huge advantage, and the triggers are awesome once you get used to them. I'm still not a fan of the D-pad, but luckily 95% of the games out there mainly use the analog sticks. If the PS3's stock controller isn't your cup of tea, I would definitely recommend this to just about anyone.
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I got this controller on sale for about half the price of a new Dualshock 3, and I'm happy to say that it's actually really good. Logitech continues the tradition of quality products. The controller is much more comfortable to hold than the Sixaxis and it has far superior analog sticks, especially if you're going to use it to play shooters. This was a serious aid to my SOCOM game (or lack thereof). I was pleased with the overall quality of this controller. It can even be used to play PS2 games, which most third-party PS3 controllers cannot. It uses a USB dongle to connect to the PS3, so you never lose connection, and so far the battery life has been great (1 month with one set of batteries). It also has the PS button to interact with the Ps3's system functions.It also has a couple of bonus features: there is a button that lets you switch the function of the left analog stick and d-pad, so you can move or whatever with the d-pad in games that normally don't let you. I personnally don't use this but it's now the only way my girlfriend will play Need For Speed.
The other bonus feature is that because it's USB instead of bluetooth, you can use it as a PC controller! I plugged it into my laptop and was playing Super Metroid in no time with zero set-up! You don't even have to install drivers!
There are a couple of drawbacks, however. One, you have to use AAs or your own rechargeable batteries, (it comes with 2) there is no built in battery. on the up side, you don't have to plug it into your PS3 every other time you play like the DualShock 3.
Also, there's no rumble or motion sensing. I don't play a single game that makes use of the motion sensing, so I don't even count that against the Logitech. Rumble is more preference than anything, personally, I don't even know it's gone most of the time, but you're experience might be different.
Because it's USB, you can't use it to turn on the PS3 (big deal, get your lazy butt off the couch) but you can use it to turn it off.
Finally, while L2 and R2 are analog, they're set on very stiff springs, it can be difficult to hold them down. I used this controller to race the 24 hours at Le Mans in Grid and my right hand was actually tired afterward.
Aside from these relatively minor things, this is a quality controller. None of the buttons feel cheap and the joysticks are far superior to the stock controller. In my opinion this combined with the excellent price makes it a worthy if not superior alternative to the DualShock 3