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- First reviewJanuary 16, 2008
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Learn more about Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas. (Flash demo) SynopsisSin City is under siege and it is up to you, a Rainbow Six operative, to protect one of the world's most famous cities. Take to Las Vegas' chaotic streets and fight to disrupt a terrorist threat that could bring the world to its knees. Global security rests solely on your shoulders as you defend classic Las Vegas locations and environments, such as Fremont Street, the Strip and numerous casinos.Revolutionary next-generation technology brings Las Vegas to life and lets you experience the city like never before as you race against time to defend it from destruction. Real-time tactical advice and mission briefs provide a realistic experience. Maneuver through Las Vegas with precise tactical planning and utilize high-tech equipment to get an edge on your enemies. Next-generation artificial intelligence matches you against a smart enemy that will work in groups and counter your moves for added realism.
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from Schaumburg, IL
This is a great game with a good single player campaign, and high replay value due to the different online game modes to choose from and ranking up online.
What's great about it: High replay value, great variety of gametypes
What's not so great: None really
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Mass Effect. (Flash demo) Every 50,000 years, ancient machines swoop down and send the galaxy spinning into a continual cycle of extinction. Careful not to leave behind any evidence of their existence, these merciless machines have fooled everyone into thinking this deadly process is just a legendary hoax, but you know the truth. The most important struggle the galaxy has ever seen now needs your help. Join the fight against an alien onslaught and save the future of the universe.Take on the role of Commander Shepard of the SS Normandy and lead your elite recon squad in intense, real-time combat across a galaxy on the brink of turmoil and despair. Assume responsibility for the lives of your team members, whom you must rely on to stop the swarms of hostile alien enemies. The characters you control communicate via branching dialogue and display emotions through various facial expressions. This is an RPG that really thrusts you into the action. Choose your squad, weapons, skills and abilities, and customize your vehicles, armor and appearance. Most of all, harden your heart to face an enemy that lacks even an ounce of mercy.
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from Schaumburg, IL
This is a great game with a great story. The only downsides as mentioned above are issues with levels refreshing smoothly and some framerate slowdown. However, a game that looks this good graphically and to be this big, can expect to have these hiccups in this generation of games. It's still a great game regardless.
What's great about it: Beautiful graphics, very interactive
What's not so great: Level refreshing, framerate
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Madden NFL 08. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn 1989, John Madden Football decleated its rivals, changing the face of football video games by being the first to offer authentic 11-on-11 action and player statistical ratings. Nineteen years later, the all-time longest-running sports franchise presents the most exciting edition to storm your living room. Madden NFL 08 is ready to fly off your screen with astounding next-generation graphics, in-depth play calling, amazing player likenesses and more that will thrust you into the world of professional football.Lead your favorite team to the Super Bowl as you manage your roster, customize your playbook and conquer a grueling schedule. Take the field as your favorite NFL superstars, and experience the rush of launching a game-winning pass or making a quarterback eat turf on fourth and goal. Relish the genuine sights and sounds of the NFL as you sprint for pay dirt in authentic stadiums. It's pain and passion; chemistry and catastrophe. It's watching your dreams go out on a stretcher and fighting for inches that feel like miles. It's the hard-hitting world of NFL football as only Madden can deliver.
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from Schaumburg, IL
I think it's safe to say that I need a break from Madden, because it does become a bit too repetitive year after year. This installment is great, don't get me wrong, and I would recommend it to any Madden fan.
What's great about it: Great graphics, slightly different gameplay elements
What's not so great: Give me something more
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Bioshock - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisImagine flying high above the arctic seas, anxiously awaiting your descent to dry land. Without warning, the plane plummets to the cold and unforgiving water at unimaginable speed. Once the aircraft makes contact, you realize that falling from the skies is only the beginning of this nightmare. Wrenched into Rapture, a doomed city beneath the sea, you come across a rusted bathysphere. You learn that this once idealistic society, the brainchild of a hopeful group of scientists, artists and industrialists, now has corpses littering the city limits.Going beyond run-and-gun corridors BioShock presents a unique and unpredictable first-person shooter experience in real time. In order to survive an onslaught of assailants, you must take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, capturing security towers and crafting items to protect yourself. Upgrade your weapons and genetically modify your body to evade the grotesque ghouls who are after you. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions to ultimately answer the question: Should you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture or save them?
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from Schaumburg, IL
Besides wishing this game had online multiplayer, I cannot really ask for anything more out of a game. There is a strong variety of options you can do with the single player campaign, that you will find yourself perhaps wanting to play through it again to make different decisions. Great game and I highly recommend it.
What's great about it: Great graphics, unique story
What's not so great: No online multiplayer
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Gears of War. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn a frightening future, humanity faces a new enemy of warlike creatures that have risen from the depths of the earth. As the Locust Horde marches forth, you'll take on the role of Marcus Fenix, a former war hero with his own internal demons to contend with. As he faces his most dangerous enemy yet, he must learn to lay his past to rest and lead a troop of soldiers to victory. In this epic tale of blood and glory, the fate of humankind rests on his shoulders alone. With realistic environments rendered in stunning detail, you will be immersed in a living, dynamic world governed by the laws of physics. Utilize the game's interactive environment to turn ordinary objects and natural elements into tools of war. Wield a massive arsenal of weapons designed to give you the power you need to succeed against your foes. Advanced artificial intelligence means the soldiers you command are nearly indistinguishable from human players. Multiplayer options abound via Xbox Live capabilities that help you take your online gameplay to the next level.
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from Schaumburg, IL
Like everyone else says, this game is just simply awesome. I've played the campaign at least 4 times either single player or co-op on every difficulty. The online play took some getting used to, but it really grew on me. It grew on me so much that I had to get the "Seriously 10,000 kills online" achievement. Yeah, it became that addicting.
What's great about it: Great campaign, good multiplayer
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Assassin's Creed. (Flash demo) SynopsisYour name is Altair, and you are a deadly assassin living in the year 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart, and you must take it upon yourself to become an agent of change and put a stop to the war. Your mastery of the skills, tactics and weapons of the world's most secret clan of warriors makes you the ideal person to defeat both sides of the conflict. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy and do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.Assassin's Creed thrusts you into a living, breathing world in which your decisions and actions all have consequences. Relive the epic spectacle of the Crusades as you explore the Holy Land in the 12th century, complete with lifelike graphics loaded with subtle details and nuances. The intense action features fluid and precise animations as you do battle using a variety of medieval weapons. With an incredible blend of technology, emotion, violence and chaos, Assassin's Creed gives you the chance to shape events during a pivotal moment in human history.
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from Schaumburg, IL
I had some pretty high expectations with this game, considering that it is a new series and people were raving about it. The game starts off as a great time, but as you progress through the game, you find yourself coming back to different sections of the same cities you already visited to the exact same things you already did in the other areas. To go through all of this to come to a somewhat predictable and disappointing ending, I cannot say I would recommend this game to everyone. I really do not have any desire to play the sequel, which is usually not a good sign.
What's great about it: Cool combat, open environments
What's not so great: Very repetitive, disappointing ending
I would recommend this to a friend!
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