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Learn more about Motorstorm. (Flash demo) SynopsisExperience brutal off-road racing in Motorstorm. Unlike conventional racing games, Motorstorm throws the rule book out the window, runs it over and then buries it in the dirt. As you race through grit, mud and petrol at breakneck speeds, the only thing you have to worry about is survival.Compete in no-holds-barred, off-road racing action as you create total destruction in ever-changing environments. Select from a variety of vehicles, including dirt bikes, ATVs, sand rails, rally cars, monster trucks and more. Rev your engine in intense head-to-head competition with up to 15 other bikes and big rigs. Your artificial intelligence opponents take on convincing human-like characteristics, including bragging, attacking, taunting and more to up the intensity, while next-generation PlayStation 3 technology delivers an awesome, realistic racing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Posted by: Darin
from Chicago, IL
This game is 100% pure adreneline. The races are absolute mayhem, and each environment is beautifully detailed. The controls are easy to get used to, and the online races are a ton of fun.
But sadly, they ditched one of my favorite things about racing titles, 2-player split screen. Nothing is more fun than beating your best friend in a race, and I wish they would have made it available. Tracks and vehicles are limited, but they have added some new downloadable content on the PS network, which helps. Also, each track is completely different depending on what type of vehicle you choose, so that also keeps the game from getting too old too quickly.
If you like racing games, pick this one up. But the only way your friends will get to play against you is if you send them home to play online.
What's great about it: Visually stunning, addictive gameplay, fun online experience
What's not so great: No 2-player split screen, limited tracks/vehicles
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Synopsis Welcome to the beautiful Glen Abbey Golf Club, where you have come to challenge some of the highest-ranking golfers in the world. Take in the incredible Ontario atmosphere, and try to block out the hundreds of fans that have gathered to watch you play. Win here, and you'll go down in history, joining the most distinguished group of professionals to pick up a golf club. Step up to the ball, line up your shot, take a deep breath and let it fly. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 gives you the opportunity to take on 15 of the world's greatest players as you compete for the coveted FedEx Cup on several fantasy courses. With new universal capture technology, you can experience the intricacies and excitement of the game as if you were standing next to Tiger himself. New and improved True Aiming, complete with a dual analog swing system designed to refine your follow-through, makes sure every shot counts. Mass crowd movements, bigger galleries and cheers from nearby greens are just some of the features you will immediately notice. Are your skills up to par? Complete a world tour and train as you go ~ the more you put into it, the more you'll get out. Once you hone your skills against the computer, compete in online tournaments complete with money lists, stat tracking and league leaders. Do you have what it takes to withstand the pressure and become the next Tour champion?
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from Chicago, IL
My main beef with EA sports titles? They create a new one every year. While each game is somewhat better than the last, this cookie-cutter approach to gaming is leaving a lot to be desired.
I used to purchase the new Tiger Woods game every year. I don't have 2008. I probably won't get 2009. EA cranks these out so fast that they always end up feeling like the last one. Granted, this was the first to hit the PS3, but the game gave me feelings of deja vu. Furthermore, winning all the challenges and getting 100% completion will take you far too long, and I just don't have the patience. Playing this franchise now seems more like a chore, and less like fun. I'll be waiting a few years to buy an updated version of this franchise, and hopefully EA will have thought of some new features to keep me interested.
What's great about it: Great graphics, familiar gameplay
What's not so great: Not enough newness, just not fun anymore
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Learn more about Heavenly Sword. (Flash demo) Synopsis The ancient Heavenly Sword once belonged to a deity, and legend says that the sword cannot be wielded by mere mortals without draining their life, killing them within hours. A warrior clan in a distant land guards this powerful weapon. Soon, an evil King and his army storm the clan and end the lives of most of its members. Nariko, the clan leader's fiery red-headed daughter, must take up the Heavenly Sword to survive. Join Nariko on her quest for vengeance against the King, before she pays the ultimate price.Witness the power of the PlayStation 3 as you delve into the deep, diverse combat experience of Heavenly Sword. Enemies use intelligent squad-based dynamics with powerful artificial intelligence, so you'll need to carefully watch your every move. Sweep debris against your opponents, throw bodies into other enemies and more as you journey through the destructible environments. The Heavenly Sword transforms into three different stances, so you can choose your favorite fighting style. You won't need to rely on that alone, as a wide range of objects and weaponry are yours for the taking.
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My favorite thing about this game has got to be the amazing graphics. The acting is superb, and for once, a game has been created using motion-capture over the entire faces of the actors. That means that real facial expressions of the actors are seen in the game. Too many game artists have failed at recreating human emotion in characters' faces.
Also a plus, the story for Heavenly Sword is very-well written. In the past, games were developed and stories for them written later. Here, the story has taken precedence, and it is an epic story, too.
The sixaxis controls have been used better in this game than any other PS3 game I have played. My only beef with Heavenly Sword is that it was too short. But this game is fun to play over and over, thanks mostly due to the amazing cinematic feel. I would recommend this game to any PS3 owner.
What's great about it: Beautiful graphics, engaging storyline, addictive gameplay
What's not so great: Short game
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Resistance: Fall of Man. (Flash demo) For decades, populations across Europe and Asia have felt the fury of Chimera: a rapidly mutating parasite that infects other forms of life, rendering its victims into new Chimera. The unstoppable spread of this deadly disease has made its way to the shores of England in Fall of Man. It's now 1951, and while playing the part of U.S. Army Ranger Nathan Hale, you must fight alongside a group of British resistance soldiers in a last-ditch effort to free England and the rest of the world from the stranglehold of this ruinous plague.Exotic weapons and vehicles team with proprietary physics to create a unique human and Chimeran arsenal. While on your mission, you'll encounter lifelike characters and creatures who display sophisticated behaviors and interactions in complex environments for an immersive experience. You'll be subjected to the chaos of large, crowded battlefields in close combat within infested military command centers and decimated urban landscapes based on actual locations in Great Britain.
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from Chicago, IL
I purchased Resistance: Fall of Man with my PS3, and I still play it regularly! The online experience is second to none on the PS3, and the controls are easy to get used to. The graphics are absolutely stunning in HD. My only quarrel with the game is the same that I have with most first-person shooters--the only objective is to kill your enemies. But with such an engaging game as this one, the fact that there aren't more objectives is a really minor issue. If you own a PS3 and don't have this title, you are seriously missing out!
What's great about it: Excellent Graphics, great gameplay, addictive online experience
What's not so great: Extremely linear, only one objective
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The empire of Tamriel is on the verge of total collapse. The Emperor is dead. Desperate factions, mad with the scent of power wafting up their noses, compete for control of the throne. To make matters worse, the gates of Oblivion have opened and vicious demons are laying waste to the land. The tide of darkness must be turned. The solidarity of the empire must be restored. Are you ready to save Tamriel?The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion continues the exciting role playing series. You will live another life in another world, choosing from a huge number of playable characters, from a sinister assassin to a wise sorcerer. An all-new combat and magic system hammers gameplay to a new level, letting you feel the ground you walk upon and the sting of every blow in combat. Stunning graphics capture the wonder of the setting, complete with bustling towns, dark dungeons and so much more. Realistic nonplayer characters fill out the world, going about their daily routines and even engaging in unscripted conversations. Shorter challenges, such as fighting bandits and creating magical spells, will arise throughout your adventure, making this quest a rich and exhilarating gameplay experience.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is perhaps one of the best RPGs I have ever played. The graphics are far superior to anything else out there, and in 1080p on the playstation 3, the picture is stunning.
The world of Tamriel has a life of its own. The intricate storylines are plentiful and engaging. I played the game for 200+ hours, and my complaints are few:
Repetitive voiceovers: It would seem that the thousands of people living in Tamriel are voiced by only a handful of actors. I'll forgive this annoyance only because I don't have to read all the dialogue, like most RPGs.
Repetitive environments: Visually, the world is stunning, but after awhile, mines, caves, and caverns all start to look as though I've been there before.
Technical Glitches: Every so often, the screen would freeze, and the only remedy was to shut off the game. Also, sometimes backgrounds/enemies don't load soon enough and "pop" up right in front of you.
But until a next-gen Final Fantasy is released, this is the best RPG out there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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