SynopsisThe fronds of the palm trees sway, their graceful dance deceptively peaceful here in the heart of L.A. Under your hood, your engine purrs with approval, and you rev it a few times for a taste of what's to come. The driver next to you responds, revving his own engine in turn, a threat that twists your lips in mockery. Your car's power hums all around you, making your heart pound and your skin tingle with excitement. The asphalt unfurls in front of you and you go tense as the moment approaches. In a flash your foot is on the gas, your car gunning up the street with the other vehicle hot in pursuit. Music thunders around you as trees and landmarks whip by at breakneck speed. This is street racing at its purest, and you are in the driver's seat.Midnight Club: Los Angeles delivers the adrenaline-surge excitement you've come to expect from the Midnight Club franchise in an all-new setting. Get behind the wheel in a dazzling selection of licensed vehicles, including muscle cars, tuners, exotics and motorcycles for thrilling open-world street racing. Customize your ride with licensed aftermarket parts and a decal creation system that lets you put your inimitable style on display and intimidate the competition. Experience L.A. in stunning realism as you race through the streets to the tune of an all-star soundtrack featuring more than 100 pulse-pounding songs. In Midnight Club: Los Angeles, the City of Angels is your playground for truly devilish racing excitement.
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I honestly can't wait for this game to release. Midnight Club is officially the greatest street/tuner racing and car modification game ever made. This title is ridiculously addictive and fun. I can see room for improvements in the area of functionality and graphics specific to the next gen game consoles. Man, I am ready to play! Bring it on already!!!
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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I played this title on the 360 first and was very impressed by the clear graphics, and easy shooter controls, back during its original release a couple years ago. The game isn't too short, but challenging enough to make it worthwhile. If you like first and second person shooters you will appreciate this title. Buy it or rent it first and see for yourself.
What's great about it: graphics, story, overall gameplay
SynopsisIn 1989, John Madden Football decleated its rivals, changing the face of football video games forever by being the first to offer authentic 11-on-11 action and player statistical ratings. With unheralded dedication to Xs and Os and hall-of-fame coach John Madden's insight and ingenuity, the Madden series began by laying a foundation of realism that emphasized the playbook as much as the playing field. Nineteen years later, the longest-running sports franchise of all time presents the latest and most exciting edition to storm your living room. Madden NFL 08 is geared up and ready to fly off your screen with astounding next-generation graphics, in-depth play calling, amazing player likenesses, authentic stadiums and more that will thrust you into the exciting world of professional football.Lead your favorite team to a Super Bowl championship as you manage your roster, customize your playbook and conquer a grueling schedule. Take the field as your favorite NFL superstars, and experience the rush of launching a game-winning pass or making a quarterback eat turf on fourth and goal. Relish the genuine sights and sounds of the NFL as you sprint for pay dirt in authentic stadiums. It's pain and passion; chemistry and catastrophe. It's watching your dreams go out on a stretcher and fighting for inches that feel like miles. It's the hard-hitting, nerve-rattling world of NFL football as only Madden can deliver. It's the game the players play.
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It's fun to play in franchise mode...that's about all...dissapointing game, very boring overall. Unfortunately, I wish I had more to say about this title this year...but, nope. Wait for 2009 and look to have your mind and eyes blown away in gameplay and graphic amazement, because this year just doesn't cut it for next gen gaming.
SynopsisContinue the legendary mad hoops action in NBA 2K8, featuring New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul on the cover. Now in its ninth year, the series presents extreme on-the-court excitement and the intensity found only in the realm of the NBA. Sport your gravity-defying moves from city to city in Dunk Contest challenges, where only the baddest and the best can unlock new dunks, props and players in multiplayer and online modes. Keep the screaming crowds interested or say goodbye to your career. The groundbreaking Signature Style feature returns, this time with hundreds of new shooting, dribbling and passing animations. Change the playing style of your favorite team members and create custom moves and dunk packages to send the fans into a frenzy. Control players all over the court to call for alley-oops, jostle for post position and set screens. Scoring isn't the only consideration; new defensive controls enable you to play tighter defense on the ball handler and run other defensive sets that shut down the offense. For additional thrills, up to six players can compete in the NBA 3-Point Shootout.
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This is the best most realistic basketball simulation on the market, hands down. Not the greatest graphics, says 1080p, more like 720p max output :-(. Overall cool game with serious replay value, and life-like gaming experience. If you are a REAL graphics hound, check out LIVE 08, not as cool of gameplay as this title though.
Learn more about NBA 08. (Flash demo) SynopsisNothing compares to the feeling of heading out of the tunnel onto the beautiful hardwood floors of a packed NBA arena. Now you can experience that same feeling as you take control of the NBA team of your choice in NBA 08. To win in this league you'll need more than just good shooters ~ it will take an entire team effort, proven strategies, talented players and above all experience on and off the court.NBA 08 features an all-new progression system that rewards players for game exploration and advancement. Complete tasks and goals to earn experience points that can be used to customize characters with fresh gear and unlockable game content. Show off customized players and gain access to streaming NBA video, player-created pages and improved leaderboards via new online features. Enhanced gameplay and Artificial Intelligence elements supply authentic offensive and defensive positioning, so players can space themselves correctly for more realistic shots and reactions. Expanded SIXAXIS functionality delivers deeper control options that range from specific dribbles to offensive and defensive moves.
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Look. This is just a sorry basketball simulation compared to Live and 2K8. I would not recommend wasting your money on the rental. Go check out the better basketball titles and you will save money and be alot less dissapointed!
Learn more about MLB 08: The Show. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou've got the spikes, the uniform and the attitude of a star. Now all you need to do is prove it in the big leagues. Step up to the plate for incredibly authentic baseball action and take the field for extreme realism in MLB 08: The Show. Heighten your thrills in the immersive Road to the Show mode, which allows you to truly experience offense and defense from a player's perspective, so you feel like you're a part of the action.MLB 08: The Show provides additional performance incentives, such as Progressive Batting Performance, which rewards you for hot hitting and penalizes you when you get in slumps. This feature is specific to each individual batter, and awards you with improved abilities that enable you to make better contact with the ball. The new SCOUT system (Sports Connect Online User Tracking) lets you set and store your game preferences on the MLB server, and enables the system to look for a Quick Match with opponents that fit similar competitive criteria. Enjoy post-game and in-game batter analysis that supplies extra depth and insight to your overall enjoyment.59.99
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Honestly, I haven't played the game yet personally, but I got a chance to check it out at a friends house. I'am very impressed! Great graphics for 1080p, easy gameplay, realistic simulation, detailed stadium, simple menu navigation, cool game modes and so much more. I've played MLB 2K8, nothing good compared to this baseball version. Get it, get it, get it! Great look and style, I gonna buy it this week.
What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity.As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream. In a city that worships money and status, life is heaven for those who prosper and a living nightmare for those who don't. Developed by the superstar designers at Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV continues the exciting legacy of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
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Overall great game! Good-looking interactive environments. The story (plot) is captivating and funny. The environments are much more detailed and specific compared to previous GTA versions. The only dissapointment I found were the sub-par graphics that reminded me so much of San Andreas. This didn't impress me one bit. But, without a doubt, this game is still a must have. Don't rent, buy it as soon as you can...it's addictive!
What's great about it: Gameplay, storyline, detailed environments
Learn more about Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. (Flash demo) SynopsisEmbark on a journey of danger and suspense in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. In this pulse-pounding adventure, you assume the role of Nathan Drake, a modern-day fortune hunter. After discovering a 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake, you set out in search of the fabled treasure of El Dorado. Your travels lead you to a forgotten island in the Pacific Ocean, where you end up stranded and hunted by ruthless mercenaries. Can you and your companions survive to tell the world of a treasure no one knew existed?Use maps and ancient artifacts to explore the strange, unfamiliar island. As you make your way through exotic locations, such as living jungles and 400-year-old ruins, you'll uncover clues that reveal the mystery behind the elusive treasure. Use guns to blow away the mercenaries and take advantage of the environment to shield yourself from their weapons. Intense hand-to-hand fighting and high-speed chases in moving vehicles add to the excitement.
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Great looking game, though the graphics could be a bit more detailed on the PS3 (e.g. explosions, blood). I guess my expectations remain very high for such an advanced console. Anyways, cool overall look, interesting, capturing storyline...you will definately get into it...much better than ASSASINS CREED. The only downside I found were getting used to the shooting controls when first starting off. It's still hard for me to keep my shot aligned with the target and aim quickly. I'am getting the hang of it. Not the greatest game of its' genre, but fun! I gave it a 4. Buy it.