You are a member of the crew aboard the Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC military use. Your ship has journeyed to the planet Harvest, where you've stumbled upon a mysterious ancient artifact. But what you are about to encounter will open the floodgates to conflict unlike anything you have ever seen. The sinister Covenant, an alien coalition set on obliterating humanity, has attacked Harvest, and an age of epic warfare is about to begin.In this stunning prequel to the Halo series, you will have the opportunity to experience the early battles between the UNSC and the Covenant that set the stage for the far-reaching conflict that defines the Halo saga. Halo Wars Platinum Hits exposes you to an all-new dimension of the legendary conflict with groundbreaking strategic gameplay that places you in command of an arsenal of UNSC units. Crush the Covenant forces with your tactical brilliance and superior command, and turn the tide of battle with incredible Leaders possessing elite skills. Join up to five friends for thrilling new gameplay via the New Xbox Experience as you command either the UNSC or Covenant forces, pitting Warthogs and Scorpions against Grunts, Elites, Ghosts and Scarabs in battles that will define an age.
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The Covenant rules the Earth ~ the Flood has been unleashed ~ and the fate of life everywhere hangs in the balance. Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier, is the last chance for humanity's survival. Stowed away on a Forerunner ship, he rushes back to Earth to defeat the Covenant once and for all. Hopelessly outnumbered, his outlook is bleak. But when you are bred for battle, you fight past the breaking point and bow to no one. It's all been building to this ~ a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Help this incredible hero stop the Covenant, destroy the Flood and save the lives of every person on the planet.The third chapter in the critically acclaimed franchise features insane battles with an arsenal of alien and human weaponry. Discover all-new armaments and characters as you fight to the finish. You can even play online with Xbox Live and battle in pulse-pounding multiplayer action. Next-generation graphics and technological advances, such as enhanced artificial intelligence and a beefed-up real-time lighting engine, make Halo 3 shine with stunning realism.
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By now, you either like Halo or you don't. If you like first-person shooters for the multiplayer aspect and don't like Call of Duty or Battlefield, then this is pretty much the game for you.
The Thievius Raccoonus has been passed down through the Cooper Clan for generations. It holds their most masterful thieving secrets. Now, Bentley is the keeper of the ancient text ~ but the pages are disappearing. Join Bentley, Sly and the rest of the gang on a journey through time to find the missing pages in this latest adventure in the Sly Cooper series, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. You're smart. You're quick. But are you Sly?Find the missing pages of the Thievius Raccoonus as you travel through history in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Become one of Sly Cooper's gang as you attempt to salvage the Cooper Clan legacy. Each character features a unique play style that will come in handy on your quest. Work your way through a humorous storyline complete with challenging puzzles and mini games. Use stealth moves to steal from your enemies, and participate in melee action and epic boss battles. Watch the game come to life in HD and stereoscopic 3D when you play on your PS3. Plus, download the PS Vita version to continue your time travel adventure on the go.
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The Sly Cooper series started back on the PS2. Thieves in Time carries on the Sly Cooper series quite well. I think this game was a bit underrated by the critics. It's hard to find much fault here.
Hoover Air Steerable Bagless Upright Vacuum: Keep your carpets or bare floors looking fresh and clean with this upright vacuum that features a Multi-Cyclonic air system and WindTunnel 3 technology for efficient use. Bagless technology allows you to clean your home without having to replace bags.
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This thing sucked up more dirt (and lint?) from my carpets than I realized was there. It made me feel good, but also kind of disgusted knowing that all that nastiness was there. The steering function works surprisingly well and makes maneuvering this vacuum very easy. It's relatively lightweight and I don't find it exceedingly noisy. It's unfortunate that it doesn't include a couple more hose attachments, like a wide pickup head. The suction with the tools attached doesn't seem very strong. Mine has occasionally made somewhat of a higher-pitched "whirring" noise. We'll see if that amounts to anything before the warranty runs out.
Weave together a wool platform that elevates you to amazing new heights. Sink deep below the visible world by knitting up a warp pipe. Unravel carefully woven threads to uncover mysterious secrets. Fend off enemies by tossing balls of yarn, and render them helpless with a little quick thinking and colorful string. In a world constructed of fuzzy fabrics, anything is possible as long as you create it.Join Yoshi on an all-new adventure in Yoshi's Woolly World as you embark on a journey created by the developer of Kirby's Epic Yarn and the producer of Yoshi's Story and the popular Yoshi's Island series that transports you to a land woven together with felt, yarn, cloth and cotton. Interact with a customizable environment as you tangle, pull and stitch yarn to create woven wool platforms and warp pipes. Unravel hidden secrets and solve thrilling puzzles. Experience an eye-popping textile world rendered in arresting high-definition, and enjoy Yoshi's cuddly knitted cuteness. Battle enemies by hurling yarn balls, or use a snippet of colored string to muzzle a troublesome Piranha Plant. Team up with a friend, gobble them up and turn them into an egg, so you can launch them into high spots and deep, dark depths during two-player co-operative play. Are you ready to stitch together your own action-packed adventure?
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It's hard to find fault with Yoshi's Woolly World. It's another nice platformer from Nintendo and Good-Feel (Kirby's Epic Yarn). With lots of collectibles, secrets, and charm, it's challenging if you want it to be, but not frustratingly so. My biggest complaints are the graphics and maybe the music. While still excellent, compared to Kirby's Epic Yarn, I feel like the graphics/visuals weren't given quite the same attention to detail this time around. It could be the unforgiving 1080p HD resolution (compared to 480p for Epic Yarn), but it's occasionally a little too easy to tell that a lot of the textures are scans/photos of yarn/fabric. The music, while good, also sounds a bit generic compared to Epic Yarn's soundtrack. I know it's probably a bit unfair to compare this game to it's spiritual predecessor, but having played both, it's a little hard not to. Still, in my opinion, Yoshi's Woolly World is definitely another must-have for Wii U's excellent lineup of exclusives.
Like most gamers, you've amassed a collection of titles ~ the newest hits you couldn't wait to get your hands on and those old favorites you replay time and time again. Get ready to expand that collection with instant access to a huge library of games spanning multiple consoles, all available for streaming, download and of course, playing with your friends and family. There's never a dull moment with this PlayStation TV System Console, which provides your gateway to a massive selection of games.Explore a world of limitless fun with this PlayStation TV System Console, which allows you to access hundreds of action-packed titles for PS Vita, plus those long-loved favorites for PSP and PlayStation. Relocate during an intense gaming session without skipping a beat with Remote Play, which lets you stream select games from your PlayStation 4 to your PlayStation TV via Wi-Fi. With PlayStation Now capability, you also get access to a variety of streaming PlayStation 3 games. When you're not immersed in the heat of gameplay, download, rent or stream movies, TV shows and music from the PlayStation Store, Music Unlimited and a host of other apps guaranteed to keep you entertained. Plus, there's no hassle ~ plug-and-play setup makes installation a breeze, and the sleek, compact design makes an attractive addition to your entertainment setup.
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Pros: It's KIND OF a PlayStation Vita (sans control input, screen, and touch screen functionality, the latter being the biggest issue) for a lot less money. It's relatively small. HDMI cable is included, although it almost has to be since that's the only video/audio output. Can be used to remotely stream games from a PlayStation 4 on the same network.
Cons: Some of the best, Vita-exclusive games (Tearaway, Gravity Rush, etc.) cannot be played on it. Expensive, proprietary memory cards. Missing some popular streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.). Max resolution is 720p or 1080i. No surround sound, Dolby Digital, or DTS output.
Despite the pros seemingly outweighing the cons, this little black box is hardly worth the money (and I bought mine deeply discounted at about ⅕ the MSRP). If you already have a PlayStation 3, 4, and/or Vita, this little device really isn't going to do much for you. Unless there's a specific game you're wanting to play that's actually compatible with the PlayStation TV, your money is better spent elsewhere.