SynopsisThe open roads of Paradise City stretch through downtown streets and hectic freeways. Get the competitive edge by hitting jumps, finding shortcuts, bashing through barriers and getting to places other racers can't reach. Best of all, you decide the fastest route to the finish line. You'll rip up more than 250 miles of open road and take on the baddest and best racers as you make your way through Paradise.Slam, shunt and wreck opponents in a variety of cross-town challenges. Leave a trail of wreckage and debris in your wake and show no sympathy for the losers who can't hang with your machine. Make and break the rules of the road by posting speed and destruction records all over town. For additional gameplay options, join your friends online and complete more than 300 online challenges. Burnout Paradise thrusts you into high-speed mayhem in which an entire city becomes your personal driving playground.
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There are a ton of things to do in the open world city of Burnout Paradise. There are straight race events, takedown races where you have to ram other cars off the road, survival events where you have to reach a destination while avoiding cars hunting for you, etc.
There are also a ton of side things to do like smashing specific billboards and barriers scattered across the city, pulling off stunt jumps, customizing your paint job, and so on.
Overall one of the most fun racing games on this console generation, even despite the relatively older graphics from 2008 (still looks nice).
My Best Buy number: 563774950
What's great about it: Variety of things to do
What's not so great: Relatively older graphics
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ground shakes with rumbles from an explosion down the street. You hear disembodied shouts from your teammates. Bullets whiz by your helmet and explode on the wall behind you, sending chunks of concrete and rubble flying through the air. You're focused on your mission, but time seems to stop for a moment as you feel your weapon in your hand. Another bullet bursts against the wall, this time closer ~ and louder. That got your attention. There's no time for zoning out in the red zone. Meet back up with your team and make it off the Battlefield alive.Featuring the powerful Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 utilizes every ounce of power to provide the most immersive shooter experience you've ever known. Get ready to hold your ground on the front lines of a global conflict, and keep your finger on the trigger as the missions take you from city streets in New York and Paris to the relentless desert sands of Tehran. Take on the enemy by yourself in single player, or team up with a friend for intense co-op missions. Featuring the all-new Battlelog system, you can easily find your friends, socialize and track your progress. When your skills are battle-tested, load up for a 24-player online multiplayer mode, where you'll strap on the boots of a frontline infantry soldier and pilot powerful battle machines like Engineering EOD bots, tanks, jets and more. Fall in, Soldier ~ you're about to head out to the Battlefield once again.
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Battlefield 3 is one of the premier first person shooters on the PS3. Up to 24 players can play online multiplayer at once. Although less than the PC version, 24 still feels lively. The graphics with the Frostbite 2 engine are pretty good for the PS3, although it only runs at 30 fps.
Two important things to note: 1) Multiplayer requires an online pass, so you will need to obtain it separately if you are buying a used copy; 2) A superior version of this product exists called Battlefield 3 Premium Edition. It contains all 5 DLC map packs beyond the 9 maps included in the original game. You can also purchase the Premium service or the individual map packs separately if you want to use the regular edition disc (this product).
My Best Buy number: 563774950
What's great about it: One of the best multiplayer shooters on console
What's not so great: Online pass, obsolete version
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Embark on interplanetary adventures with the lovable duo, Ratchet & Clank as they set off for explosive adventures. Wield their tools of destruction throughout the storyline of this addictive and immersive series with Ratchet the Lombax and his trusty, robotic sidekick, Clank. Loved by fans, the original PlayStation 2 series of these games endures in the digitally remastered version for PlayStation 3. You can now enjoy this classic series in high-definition 720p quality as you zip from planet to planet, unraveling the storyline and taking on new adventures. Re-live the excitement or experience the thrills for the first time with Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Go Commando and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal.
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Ratchet and Clank Collection combines HD versions of the PS2 games Ratchet and Clank, Going Commando, and Up Your Arsenal. All three games are on one disc. The only DLC voucher code for used copies to worry about is the 10th Anniversary PSN avatar.
The Ratchet and Clank games are probably the best 3d platformers from the PS2 era, and they still are surprisingly fun though obviously the PS3 Ratchet games have improved upon them. Love all the wacky weapons they come up with. The HD graphics and performance are excellent, this is one of the best quality HD collections of older titles for the PS3.
My Best Buy number: 563774950
What's great about it: HD versions of three PS2 classics
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pre-Owned Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time - PlayStation 3
The indie game developer, thatgamecompany, has created immersive games that deliver stunningly vibrant visuals, a totally Zen gameplay experience and a completely unique feel. As you glide through the underwater world or soar through fields of flowers, you'll notice yourself relaxing into a mentally challenging, yet emotionally calming frame-of-mind with the help of amazing soundtracks to ease you even further. This Collector's Edition brings you Journey, Flower and flOw in one package, full of peaceful gameplay and exciting extras.Created by the acclaimed indie game developer, thatgamecompany, this series of games has transcended the label of video game and become a true entertainment experience. With additional content, such as a 30-minute documentary on the making of Journey and Creator's Commentary play-throughs of all three games, you'll be able to learn the ins and outs of the award-winning games included in this Collector's Edition. Whether you're exploring the vibrant landscape of Journey, tilting your controller to fly through the picturesque world of Flower or discovering the wonder of the underwater world in flOw, you will embark on a journey of the mind every time you pick up the controller.
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Journey Collector's Edition includes all 3 of thatgamecompany's PS3 games, Journey, Flower, and Flow. There are also 3 minigames that are nothing to write home about, plus a bunch of bonus making-of features, digital soundtrack files, PS3 wallpaper themes, etc. The 24-pack of PSN avatars is in the form of a voucher code, so if you are buying a used copy, it will probably be missing.
Of the three games, Journey is the standout. Even though it only takes a quick 2 hours to finish a playthrough, it will probably be the most memorable and emotionally resonant 2 hours you will ever experience in a video game.
My Best Buy number: 563774950
What's great about it: Journey is a memorable and emotional ride
What's not so great: Journey takes only 2 hours for a playthrough
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pre-Owned ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the Killzone series, this trilogy will provide you with plenty of interplanetary combat and FPS-style entertainment. Experience all threeKillzone games that are bursting with jaw-dropping cinematic visuals, and three gripping storylines that are filled with plenty of action, danger and excitement.The mighty Helghast army is threatening humankind ~ and it's up to you to thwart their evil plans. Join forces with a squad of soldiers in the original Killzone and explore Vekta, an outlying ISA colony under attack by the vicious Helghast. Continue the fight in Killzone 2, which offers a wide array of new weapons to use and allows you to harness the powers of Helghan's environment to assist you in battle. You'll be immersed in a lifelike world, complete with intense graphics, smooth character animations and harsh, responsive environments that require you to change your tactics in the midst of combat. Hack your way through exotic environments and drive a multitude if vehicles in Killzone 3, and enjoy a realistic experience thanks to full 3D compatibility. And when you're done taking out the Helghast scum, take the war online with plenty of innovative multiplayer modes.
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Killzone Trilogy includes all three Killzone games in one convenient package. Killzone 1 HD remake and Killzone 2 are on one disc, and Killzone 3 is on the other disc. The included DLC is all multiplayer related stuff (map packs for KZ2 and KZ3), and is in the form of a voucher code. If you are buying Killzone Trilogy used, the code will probably be missing.
My Best Buy number: 563774950
What's great about it: Three great 1st person shooters in one package
What's not so great: Killzone 1 and 2 are not as visually impressive as Killzone 3
Home used to be where the heart was. america used to be free. Now, home is nothing but a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs, where high school stadiums have become detention centers and shopping Malls shelter armored attack vehicles. Fear and despair have crept into the united States that you knew and loved. Worldwide conflict, dwindling resources and economic crisis have taken their toll, and now, in 2027, the savage, nuclear-armed Greater Korean Republic clenches the uS in a brutal occupation. But the enemy forgot one little thing about the uSA: they May have seized our land and weakened our state, but no one can weaken the spirit of the american people. Not since George Washington led the patriots in the Revolutionary War has america fought a battle so vital to the freedom of the nation and so close to the hearts of the people. Not since then have we had to band together to protect our homefront. Take the front lines alongside the colorful characters of the Resistance as you employ daring guerrilla tactics, commandeer Military vehicles and unleash epic warfare across sprawling battlefields with first-person sharpshooting action. The heart-pounding, hair-raising exhilaration of the struggle springs to life when you take the fight online and experience Multiplayer infantry, helicopter and drone battles the likes of which you've never seen. Mask your fear, take your weapon in hand and bear the title "American" with pride: this is the call to save your homefront.
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Homefront is a short game, around 4-5 hours for the single player campaign. The ending was also abrupt, as though this game was merely a teaser for a sequel. What you do experience during the campaign is quite interesting though, in terms of the setting.
The multiplayer is a lot of fun, a mix of the run and gun style of Call of Duty with the big maps and vehicles of Battlefield. Two things that you need to know: 1) Online pass is required to level up beyond Level 5 in multiplayer... although you can still continue to play, you won't be able to unlock many of the weapons and vehicles to use. If you're buying a used copy of Homefront, you will probably need to acquire the online pass separately.
2# Currently #as of March/April 2013# the servers are down, most likely due to the transition between THQ #which went bankrupt# and Crytek #which bought the rights to the Homefront series). It is unknown when they will be back up, if ever. This means effectively that there is no online multiplayer right now, although you can still host private matches.
My Best Buy number: 563774950
What's great about it: Fun multiplayer
What's not so great: Short 4 hour campaign, crashes, online pass
He craves adventure, lives for the hunt and basks in the fortune. The fabled, ancient secrets of the "Atlantis of the Sands" are calling to Nathan Drake ~ and this time, the mysteries of the past will drag the fortune hunter into the darkest corners of his own psyche as the Uncharted phenomenon continues. Whisked around the world from a derelict chateau in France to the vast, untamed terrain of the Arabian desert in search of glory and riches, Drake has returned to the grueling life of an explorer, only to discover that the buried secrets he's about to uncover could end his quest forever. The rogue, unlikely hero, Nathan Drake, has encountered his share of intrigue and danger in the epic Uncharted series, thrusting you into the most explosive corners of the world on the quest for fortune. Now, the expedition resumes in deeper cinematic detail and more intense multiplayer action than ever in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Traverse the merciless Arabian desert as Drake in the hunt for a city lost in time. As you delve deeper into the secrets of the past, your darkest fears become more and more real ~ and drag you into a desperate bid for survival. Combining stunningly immersive cinematics with grand-scale multiplayer battles and rich single-player campaigns, Drake's Deception blurs the boundaries between Hollywood splendor, gaming control and real-life, edge-of-your seat thrills.
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The Uncharted series is among the best PS3 has to offer, and Uncharted 3 is arguably the best one yet. The graphics in this game are astounding, and will make you stop and stare at all the pretty lighting effects. As the series is known for, there are tons of insane action set pieces. If you own a PS3, Uncharted 3 is a must have.
The multiplayer is also a lot of fun and is still very active. Two things to note: 1) There is an online pass required for multiplayer, so if you are buying a used copy, you will most likely need to acquire the online pass separately if you want to play multiplayer; 2) there is a different version of this game called Uncharted 3 Game of the Year Edition that includes all of the multiplayer DLC on disc (map packs and character customization). There is no single player DLC, so if you don't care about multiplayer, just stick with the regular edition (this one).
What's great about it: Amazing graphics, epic action, likable characters
What's not so great: Multiplayer requires online pass
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The smell of trash assails you as you vault over a low dividing wall and right into a pile of refuse. You stand up in disgust but immediately trot down the dank alley before you; there isn't a second to lose in this desperate flight for your life. Your partner silently shadows you as you stalk to the next street. He may be an impulsive psychopath, but right now you have bigger problems. Your pursuers won't be long before they, too, are knee-deep in trash, but every escape holds a possible enemy. You scan the street, assess the possibilities and start to step out of the alley, prepared to casually blend in with the scurrying pedestrians. Just before your foot hits the pavement, your eyes lock onto the crisp uniform of the Shanghai police force bobbing through the crowd straight in your direction. You turn to vault back over the alley wall but hear the shouting voices of your pursuers on the other side. It seems that escape is impossible; how will you get out of this impossible situation?Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days takes you on a heart-pumping journey through the streets of Shanghai. Play as the psychopathic Lynch or the ex-mercenary Kane as you evade your pursuers and jump, run and fight your way through seedy streets and gritty rooftops. Take on the underworld in this brutal crime shooter but keep an eye on your partner, you never know if he'll snap. Fragile alliance multiplayer mode, arcade modes, single player, online and offline co-op modes offer plenty of opportunities to test your shooting skills as you side with these two unhinged criminals.
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The best thing Kane and Lynch 2 has going for it is its unique visual style. The whole game looks like it is being filmed on a handheld video camera, complete with digital video artifacting, lens flare blowout, and shakycam. It really gives the game a memorable gritty feel.
The gameplay is competent 3rd person cover shooting, and plenty of fun with a co-op buddy.
The one major complaint is the short length of the single player campaign. At 4 hours, I finished it in one sitting. For only $10 or less, though, I would definitely recommend it.