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Learn more about Dragon Age: Origins. (Flash demo) SynopsisYour world teeters on the edge of total annihilation. As a Grey Warden, you are among the last of an ancient order of guardians charged for centuries with defending the lands. Now you are on the hunt for the general who betrayed you in a critical battle. A myriad of foes and challenges lie in wait as you pursue your quest for vengeance. Prepare to face certain temptation and wrenching decisions as you seek to unite the disparate peoples of a world at war. When the time comes, will you be willing to sacrifice all you have in order to secure the survival of humanity?Dragon Age: Origins thrusts you into a stunningly realized world torn by an epic war. Select one of six unique Origin Stories, and design your own unique hero with the elaborate character creator. Mold your character's personality and morality based on your choices throughout the game as you confront an array of complex moral decisions that will force you to address complicated issues such as murder, genocide and the possession and sacrifice of children. Dally with a seductive shapeshifter who may or may not hold the key to ultimate victory, and battle terrifying creatures in visceral combat that allows you to unleash more than 100 different magical spells and skills.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Major letdown in Graphic department
on November 5, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
This game is much like Oblivion but better in my opinion. It will keep you busy for hours completing quests with each character. You can use dwarf, elf and many other races on this game. The gameplay as far as magic, weapons and armor are superb and it appears to have a strong storyline. The problem i had with this game is the graphics. I guess the game has so much content packed on one disc they had to cut the graphics a bit to fit it all on one disc. If you like oblivion style games this game may be for you if you can look past the horrible graphics.
What's great about it: Storyline
What's not so great: Graphics
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Borderlands. (Flash demo) Journey to the harsh frontier planet Pandora and encounter an array of creatures bent on stopping you at all costs. In search of a mysterious alien vault, you must comb the vast environment while fighting bandits and encountering aggressive creatures. Step into the shoes of one of four characters to scour the terrain, all while battling enemies in first-person shooter combat. Can you survive a harsh environment and finish what you started, or will you succumb to the wastelands of Pandora?Set out on an epic adventure on the frontier planet Pandora in search of an alien vault. Customize your character as you explore deadly terrain and battle enemies in first-person shooter combat. Scour the planet for loot and wield a wide variety of weapons while navigating the game's deep, rich fiction. Revel in the bold art style that mixes traditional rendering techniques with handdrawn textures. Join other players' games at will and even play in split-screen format, or choose to face the challenges of Pandora by your wits and might alone. Fight off bandits, discover nine native creatures and aid the settlers as you seek the rumored treasure in the alien vault. Will you complete the mission, or will you join countless others felled by Pandora's harsh environment?
 
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5 out of 5
5
Best RPG style shooter since Fallout 3
on November 5, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
I bought this game based on a video i watched and how it was bragging on how many guns the game has. I couldn't be happier with this title. This game has more weapons than you will ever find or learn how to use them. It has a mix of pistols, machine guns, smgs, shotguns, snipers and alien weapons. You can use mods like fire, static, explosive, corrosive and much more to mutilate enemies. The game is much like fallout with lots and lots of missions to keep you busy. I can't really describe how awesome the multiplayer is but it never gets old blasting away and dueling with your friends. If you love shooters buy this game for real. You can find rare guns and you can only carry so many in your inventory so this game needs an update or patch to be able to store your loot but other than that its flawless.
What's great about it: Guns, Guns and more Guns...
What's not so great: Needs a chest or house for you to store your hard earned Guns.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Forza Motorsport 3. (Flash demo) Whether you dream of taking the wheel of an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10, a classic American muscle car such as the Ford GT or a hot Asian import such as the Nissan 370Z, Forza Motorsport 3 lets you drive your automotive dream forward. Experience the thrill of owning some of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars, and push them to their limits on thrilling tracks across the globe. Live a realistic racing experience as you slide behind the wheel of some of the fastest vehicles on the planet. Grab the wheel of any of more than 400 high-speed cars on more than 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. With breathtaking HD graphics and advanced vehicle performance modeling, Forza Motorsport 3 includes a host of driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game a gripping pick-up-and-play experience for skilled players as well as brand-new drivers. Forza Motorsport 3 is an automotive paradise just waiting to get you revved up and ready to race.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Simply the Best
on November 5, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
I couldn't wait for this title to come out and now i know why. You have two discs of cars to choose from. The racing is awesome. If you are a beginner you can still enjoy this game with the abs braking function. If you are an experienced driver you can turn off the assists to earn more experience and money. The graphics bar none are the best of any 360 game to date. The game has a few slow loading times in the auction house and loading maps but hopefully that will be ironed out with an update. Seriously if you like racing you will never get tired of this racing macine.
What's great about it: Absolutely everything
What's not so great: It's flawless except for slow load times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisTake your mark for a race filled with wild off-road thrills. In DiRT 2, the excitement and aggression of off-road racing explodes onto your screen with new levels of attitude and adrenaline. Take control of any of an array of powerful vehicles, and push your ride to its limits as you navigate a series of exhilarating real-world environments. Will you have the skills and fearlessness it will take to roar past the competition and leave them to eat your DiRT?In DiRT 2, you'll have the opportunity to savor the power of a wide variety of officially licensed best-in-class rally cars and off-road vehicles, covering seven vehicle classes. Select your favorites, upgrade them and use different vehicles strategically in different events for maximum impact. Race your way through stunning real-world locations, such as the rally cross at the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout" and edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, each rendered with incredible, eye-popping graphics. Then prove your talents are truly world class as you compete in an adrenaline-fueled World Tour that will have you testing your skills in aggressive multicar and intense solo race events.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Even better than the original Dirt
on September 18, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
If you love Subarus and Lancers and off road racing please buy this game. you will not be sorry. I thought the first Dirt game was awesome but this one is way better. The driving is the best part of this game. you have lots of rides to choose from and many courses to race. The graphics and sound are amazing as well. Trust me don't let this one slide by without giving it a shot.
What's great about it: It's completely flawless
What's not so great: the way the game says your name over and over is annoying at some point
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Guitar Hero 5. (Flash demo) SynopsisIt's time to take your band to the next level. In Guitar Hero 5, the rocking gameplay you love about this popular series is back with awesome new enhancements that let you personalize your band like never before. Attain hero status as a solo performer, as part of a full band or, for the first time, with any combination of multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers or vocalists. Customize your band's musical experience to make the most of your assembled talents as you rock out to an array of hits.Rock out in any way you please with Guitar Hero 5. Demonstrate your impressive talents on vocals, guitar, bass or drums as you play to any of 85 tracks from artists like Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones and Vampire Weekend. Enjoy rocking fun with your friends more easily than ever in Party Play mode, that lets you join the action with the press of a button, dropping in or dropping out at any time without interrupting the jam session. RockFest mode pits your talents against up to three friends locally or up to seven total players online as you compete head-to-head in gameplay types like Momentum, in which songs get easier or more difficult on the fly depending on your performance, and Elimination, in which players are eliminated one by one based on performance until the last player standing wins.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Awesome Awesome Awesome
on September 18, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
This game is great for anyone who loves guitar games. I think the graphics are amazing and the way you can use your avatar on the stage helps this one out as well. I love all the competitive game types for multiplayer and the way you can mix and match instruments. I mean it's pretty cool to play a song with 4 lead guitarist. I have read many reviews where people say this game is laggy or calibrated badly. I don't know what game you are playing as it plays flawless on mine. The only thing to me that was kind of letdown was the new music line up was not as good as previous guitar hero games. The fix is too upload your smash hits game and world tour game into it for a small fee. Now this is great stuff.
What's great about it: Everything.
What's not so great: nothing yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about The Beatles: Rock Band. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn the '60s, they took the music world by storm. Now they're about to do the same for the world of music video games. Get ready to live out the meteoric rise of a band of legendary musicians as you take on the role of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison or Ringo Starr and experience the music of the Beatles in an entirely new way.The Beatles: Rock Band immerses you fully in the music and artistry of the Beatles. Show off your skills on guitar, bass, drums or vocals as you jam your way through hits that span the length of the Beatles' impressive career, performing at venues ranging from the Cavern Club to the roof at Savile Row. Combine up to three microphones to perform Beatles-style three-part harmony with your friends on enduring hits like I Want to Hold Your Hand, Day Tripper, Back in the U.S.S.R. and Here Comes the Sun. From their early days just breaking onto the world scene to their final artistic triumphs, you'll be at the center of the action, experiencing all the excitement and musical power that went into the making of a truly legendary band, and even gaining insights into the Beatles' experience beyond the limelight.
 
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4 out of 5
4
superb game
on September 18, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
This game is pretty good but like most rock band games it falls short to GHero in graphics, options and overall difficulty. I think the story mode is way too short and you can't download any of your rock band songs into this game. The other down fall is that you get tired of hearing the same songs over and over quick with this one due to lack of other bands being included. If you want a real quitar game go with Guitar hero series. It is way better on guitar but rock band still holds the top on a band setting due to the better drums.
What's great about it: It's a music game.
What's not so great: not enough songs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Guitar Hero Smash Hits. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou're a master of the guitar, and you've rocked your way through tracks in the Guitar Hero games numerous times to hone your skills. Now get ready to experience some of your favorite tracks in a new way. With Guitar Hero Smash Hits, 48 fan-favorite tracks come together in one epic game with added gameplay for the drum kit controller and microphone, so you can prove yourself a true master of the musical arts.Go beyond the guitar in Guitar Hero Smash Hits as you rock out to some of the most memorable Guitar Hero tracks, including Queen's Killer Queen, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' I Love Rock n Roll and Dragonforce's Through the Fire and Flames. With a monster track list composed of songs from Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero Smash Hits brings together some of the hottest tracks from the original guitar-centered games, allowing you to experience all-new gameplay for drums and microphone. Experience the ups and downs of Band Career mode and rock your way around the world as you play in favorite Guitar Hero locations as well as eight new venues based on natural wonders from around the globe.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Overall great game for this franchise.
on June 25, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
Let me start this review by saying I love guitar games. I can only play on medium and hard some but i still enjoy the music. Guitar Hero rocks and is outstanding fun as a band for the family. I personally think this one is harder than the others and a bit short for the price tag. If you just want to get them all thats understandable but if not i would rent it and go through the campaign and wait till guitar hero 5 comes out.
What's great about it: You can play the old songs with an entire band.
What's not so great: some of the songs were redone and are much harder.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of Gears of War. The Limited Edition includes a collectible steel book DVD case, "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book, a bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, an exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle available during online play.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Seriously Awesome game!
on June 25, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
This game is truly the only game you need. I am so hooked on it I have to play it every night. Since the new ranking system went in effect I can't get enough experience points. This is the best multiplayer game to date in my opinion. I love Shadowrun and Halo but it just don't measure up to Gears. The gameplay, controls, maps, weapons, graphics and anything I forgot to mention totally rock. If you don't own this game please give it a try to see what next gen gaming is all about.
What's great about it: It's Gears of War. Do you need to know more?
What's not so great: Cheaters on xbox live, lag switchers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisThe city of Auburn has been thrown into chaos. A supernatural explosion has rocked the city, courtesy of the vengeful Alma and the immense power at her command. In order to save the city from Alma's terrible wrath, a Special Forces squad must set out on a mission to get to the root of the mysterious forces arrayed against them and put a stop to Alma's plan. Will they be able to save the city before it's too late?F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin thrusts you back into the terrifying world of the original F.E.A.R. to continue the saga of the powerful and deadly Alma. Engage in intense close-quarter action across a variety of indoor and outdoor environments as you face off against all-new, dangerously intelligent enemies armed with advanced combat tactics. An enhanced graphics engine plunges you into a shadowy and suspenseful world where you must rely on your wits and strategic abilities to overcome a devastating ghostly rage.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Overall superb title for Fear fans.
on June 16, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
This game is amazing and will scare your pants off. The story line is good and the levels are very detailed. The weapons rock on this game and will keep you entertained for a while. If you are a fan of fear you will love this sequel. The online play is pretty good too. You will be satisfied with this purchase.
What's great about it: almost everything.
What's not so great: nothing really.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Rock Band 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat ~ a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber?Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Savor a truly global rock experience as you take your band's tour online and compete against bands half a world away in Battle of the Bands mode. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Awesome music style game
on June 16, 2009
Posted by: slmshade
from Creedmoor, NC
I have always been a Guitar Hero fan and just decided to try out Rock band with my GH equipment to see if it worked and I fell in love with Rock band 2. The game has really cool music with access to download hundreds of songs. It's a big step up from the original rockband and is compatible with Guitar Hero equipment. If you love music this is a must have.
What's great about it: You can play one person band world tour
What's not so great: none yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Xbox 360
Xbox 360
 

Red Rings...

Lets see yesterday I turned on my xbox for like one min. and then accidently turned it off. So I turned it on again and I got 2 Red Rings. Does anyone know why this happend. I really doubt it's overheated. I play it like 3 times a week so it's not like im playing it consistently. Im not going to try the "towel trick" either because that just messes it up more. Any suggestion on what happened or any tips to make it better. Thanks!
As always in this case check to see if you have a cable unplugged and make sure your power brick is lighted up green when the xbox is on. If thats not the fix contact Microsoft. It could be hard-drive failure.
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   Creedmoor, NC
 
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
 

how can I fix an "unreadable disk"?

i have an xbox 360 and about 2 months ago i tried to play a game but when i put it on the disk tray and closed it, it showed a sign saying "unreadable disk" this message was displayed at the main screen of the xbox 360. i tried calling microsoft but they didnt really help me.
resurface the disk and try to play it again. If that don't work try another game to make sure it's not your disk drive. If that dont fix the problem replace the disk.
16 years, 11 months ago
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slmshade
   Creedmoor, NC
 
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
 

Okay, if i get an xbox 360 pro 60 gig's is this good for beginers?

I play xbox constantly and i have 95 GB left on my 120. I think 60 would be perfect for a beginner.
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   Creedmoor, NC