SynopsisSkateboarding reaches new heights in Project 8, another brain child from an athlete who almost single-handedly redefined the sport. Ultrarealistic graphics, enhanced physics and super-responsive controls simulate the high-flying feeling of skating with every sick trick and gnarly bail. You'll have to roll out your big bag of tricks against some of the world's ace skaters to become number one while locked in the intense, lifelike competition held on several heavy obstacle courses. Using the SIXAXIS controller, you'll be able to control tilt balancing and steering during manual and grinds, as well as your character's feet in slow motion in Nail the Trick mode.Experience more goals, side missions and secret areas during hours of trick-based gameplay. Wickedly detailed character animations with realistic reactions on and off their boards, an all-new physics system, the breakthrough Bail mode and the ability to move ramps and rails throughout the city combine for an all-encompassing thrill ride. Blaze through photo shoot locations while watching yourself in picture-in-picture to get the best-looking shot as you try to claim high-roller status. Rad 3D body scans of pro athletes and motion-captured skateboard tricks add to the gravity-defying action, while new in-game record keeping lets you track your stats.
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Overall the game is great. The graphics are so crisp and the flow and look of the characters are on point. Like other THPS games, of course they have certain things they want you to do that are or may seem impossible but after practice and doing the same little mission over and over again you'll eventually pass it. So far the best of them all in the THPS line.
SynopsisBehind the bright lights of Sin City lies a deadly terrorist threat. Return as a member of the elite Rainbow Six squad and end the siege for good. This time you're up against new Artificial Intelligence characters armed with thermal vision, night vision and shields. Fortunately, you have a collection of updated weapons just as lethal. Smaller maps put you in closer proximity with the enemy for more intense face-offs than ever. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 also features two new adversarial modes, added rewards and an improved matchmaking system. Leave the gambling for the casinos and don't take chances with the lives of your fellow Americans. Watch the environment change from dusk to dawn and fight through both days and nights. Make your way through new Vegas hot spots upon 11 new multiplayer maps. Updated customization options let you create a character that stays the same in single-player or multiplayer action. In the innovative new Co-op mode, bring a friend in on the action at any time without impacting the story. Select wisely from your arsenal of 11 new weapons, but beware ~ sometimes they won't be enough. That's when you'll need to rely on the intel of thermal scanning and the tactical advantages of leapfrogging. Are you tough enough to see this battle through to the end?
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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is the best / most original shooter I've played this year. There are so many FPS's coming out that are almost exactly the same - this offers gameplay that if far more real and strategic than anything else available on PS3 or 360 right now. Also offers better Co-op play and more refined controls than Army of Two.
If you played the original Rainbow Six Vegas on PS3 - the sequel is much more refined, has better graphics and far few glitches.
SynopsisFollowing in the footsteps of his legendary father Dark Knight Sparda, young Dante faithfully fulfills his birthright by battling the Holy Knights, a religious order dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Upon witnessing Dante's devilish deeds, Nero, a cynical warrior moving up through the ranks, begins to question his loyalty to the elite sect. Will Nero go over to the dark side? Why has destiny brought these two individuals together? Find out as you play this latest title from the notorious Devil May Cry series.In Devil May Cry 4, you'll assume the role of Nero as you come to grips with your newfound power and subsequent dwindling beliefs. Deliver damaging combos with Nero's unique Devil Bringer arm in hellish combat encounters. You'll also be able to use the Exceed System to charge Nero's sword with a throttle effect ~ charge the sword to up to three levels and unleash powerful attacks. With your PlayStation 3, you'll be privy to advanced graphical capabilities and high-definition 60 fps visuals that add even more spark to the sizzling storyline. Stay cool as you enter a game that starts out hot and keeps burning bigger and better.
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DMc is classic, old-school, combo-lovin' fun. The Human difficulty and Automatic combo options create an accessability that is open to gamers of all skill levels. The item collection, powerup options, and high score leaderboards make for some serious replayability. My favorite game ever is Castlevania: SoTN. The entire time I was playing DMC4, it seemed sort of like a spiritual successor. Castle Fortuna is almost as fun to hack and slash through as Dracula's castle in Castlevania. A must-buy for action/adventure fans.
SynopsisPut the pedal to the metal as you compete in one of the most dangerous forms of street racing. Need for Speed: Carbon thrusts you into the exciting world of canyon racing where one wrong move could spell disaster. You and your crew must race in an all-out war for your city in order to take over rival neighborhoods one at a time.Race through the city and escape into the canyons when the police turn up the heat. Design and tweak your crew's cars in a variety of ways with new Autosculpt technology. Represent your turf and push your team to the edge as you battle in the next revolution of street racing.
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I like this title more than Gran turismo series. This concept is fun... you can customize your car and run with another guys who can help you. i finished resistance, and this game is more addictive you want to run all the challenge to achieve more things. If you like the race games you must have it.
World War II changed lives, changed countries and changed history. The Normandy Breakout Campaign was the most intense and dangerous action of the entire conflict, as young soldiers from America, Britain, Canada and Poland struggled with the fear and fatal force of the Nazi army. It was a time when the world held its breath as tyranny was confronted. Bravery was tested, tactical expertise meant the difference between life and death, and battle was often up close and personal. Bold heroes were needed as Europe fell under the shadow of death. Step back into that world, if you dare, and see how you would perform in this time of crisis. The Germans are marching toward world domination ~ will you step up and stop this assault against the free world? Will you answer the Call of Duty?Call of Duty 3 thrusts you into the thrilling landscape of the second World War. This latest addition to the popular Call of Duty franchise features all-new close-quarters combat, environmental physics and a host of ways for you to take down your enemies. Vivid graphics immerse you into a realistic world, where special tactics must be employed against your enemy if you expect to forge a path to victory. Intense, team-based multiplayer options offer multiple-occupancy vehicle combat, so climb aboard a tank or Jeep with your friends and team up to take down the Nazi forces once and for all.
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Finally, an awesome Playstation 3 game! Of course, you can probably find the same thing on other consoles, but this version is really good. The controls work great, the graphics are simply a delight to watch, and finding the best strategies to complete missions is always a lot of fun and contains a lot of replay value.
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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Heavenly Sword is graphically beautiful, and a lot of fun to play. Once you learn the trick of controlling the arrows and cannon balls you sometimes use (keep holding down the fire button and move the whole controller up and down, sideways, etc.), it becomes a real pleasure to play. The acting during the cut scenes is outstanding, particularly the lead characters. The combined cut scenes actually make a nice short movie. Also, the game is not, in the regular mode, impossibly hard to play, so even normal people (non-games playing fanatics) can enjoy it all the way through. It's not as long as most games, but I think it has a lot of re playability, and can be replayed in difficult mode once you've finished it in regular mode. Recommended.
The second chapter in the "Bourne Trilogy," based on Robert Ludlum's best-selling espionage novels, reaches the screen in this sequel to the 2002 thriller The Bourne Identity. Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) has abandoned his life as a CIA assassin and has been traveling beneath the agency's radar, eventually reconnecting with Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), the woman he loves. But Bourne is haunted by vivid dreams and troubling memories of his days as a killer, and he's not certain how much really happened and how much is a product of his imagination. When Bourne is led out of hiding by circumstances beyond his control, he must reconcile his past and present as he struggles to keep Marie out of harm's way and foil an international incident with dangerous consequences. The Bourne Supremacy also features Joan Allen as one of Webb's superiors, while Julia Stiles and Brian Cox reprise their roles as intelligence agents from the first film.
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Jason Bourne is a welcome change from the normal action movie hero! This is a no nonsense, highly efficient killing machine! As sequels go this is really good and is just as entertaining as the original. It's a fast paced, action film with an intelligent story! The DVD looks great and this film was followed by a sequel!
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I Just received and watched the Pulse DVD. I have to say it is the best Pink Floyd performances I have ever seen. The next best thing to a front row seat! Best in surround sound and cranked up! The light show is unbelievable! Hats off to one of the best live performance DVD's I have ever watched!
Roland Emmerich's science fiction blockbuster Independence Day comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround, while a French soundtrack has also been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. English and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a smattering of commentary from Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin, as well as commentary from the special effects crew. This is a solid disc from 20th Century Fox that should be appreciated by fans of the film.
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The aliens are real but they don't want to be taken to our leader...they want to eliminate the leader and everyone else. The film uses very subtle tongue-in-cheek humor throughout (at the beginning of the movie, the SETI personnel are listening to "It's The End of the World As We Know It" on the radio) and takes the audience on wild ride. Wil Smith puts Han Solo to shame as the hotshot air force pilot and Judd Hirsch steals several scenes with his dry, irreverent humor. Randy Quaid gives a hilarious performance as the space abduction victim nobody ever believed. Special effects are great and so's the story. The Fourth of July was never so much fun.
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I have never been a big fan of musicals. I did do some time in theater a few years back and that gave me a new respect for them. I must say that this movie musical is done right. Lets start with the songs....right? How good can a musical be without great songs? The songs in Hairspray are fun and catchy and like the movie, fast paced. The cast is very appealing and has the energy to keep this film alive. Travolta is pretty scary looking as the obese Edna but, the charm of the character wins you over. Pfeiffer (50ish)is as hot as ever and plays a villain. The three leads, spunky ever-positive Blonsky, "cutie pie" Bynes and "heartthrob" Efron are perfectly cast. I thought the film was just a little too long but, it is one movie that lives up to the trailers promise of fun! The DVD transfer looks great, with excellent audio and there are many fun extras.