SynopsisBecome part of a hard-rocking musical group in Rock Band. This interactive musical experience delivers four games in one, and gives you the chance to master lead/bass guitar, drums, vocals or playing collectively as a whole. The music covers all genres of rock and features master recordings from legendary artists, including Nirvana, The Who, Weezer, David Bowie and more. Don't worry if you have no musical experience ~ the Tutorial mode will turn even a beginner into a superstar.Practice mode lets you break down any part of any song at your preferred speed, while Quickplay mode makes it easy to jump into any unlocked song and start jamming. Enjoy single-player career gameplay in Solo Tour mode or form the ultimate band either locally or online in World Tour mode. Create your own rock avatar, mold a unique rocker using the character creator feature and start a journey for stardom that takes you from small-town bars all the way to world-famous arenas.
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This game blows Guitar Hero III out of the water. Harmonix knows how to make a music game, and Rock Band is the most fun you'll ever have with three other people in front of a TV. Simply put, if you have the means to buy this game, it is absolutely worth it.
What's great about it: great tracklist, fun at parties, band world tour is incredible
What's not so great: downloadable content is expensive
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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Reviews for this game were mixed, and I had hyped this game more than anything else, so I figured I'd be disappointed. When I started playing, the first couple minutes weren't so great, and the "twist" was already revealed, but as soon as I was able to go to the cities, my mind was blown. This game was incredible in its exploration and level design. The detail was amazing, and the actual assassination missions were intense. After awhile, the investigation missions become repetitive, but you're not intended to just run from each mission to the next. Exploring the beautiful cities, running on rooftops, and riding horseback were a blast. The combat was really cool too, even though the ending essentially overused it. Towards the end of the game, all I did was get in constant swordfights, but that didn't flaw my total experience. The game starts shaky, and ends shaky, but everything between is amazing. Definitely worth buying if you like action games like Prince of Persia.
What's great about it: the setting, combat, and free running