Learn more about Gears of War. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn a frightening future, humanity faces a new enemy of warlike creatures that have risen from the depths of the earth. As the Locust Horde marches forth, you'll take on the role of Marcus Fenix, a former war hero with his own internal demons to contend with. As he faces his most dangerous enemy yet, he must learn to lay his past to rest and lead a troop of soldiers to victory. In this epic tale of blood and glory, the fate of humankind rests on his shoulders alone. With realistic environments rendered in stunning detail, you will be immersed in a living, dynamic world governed by the laws of physics. Utilize the game's interactive environment to turn ordinary objects and natural elements into tools of war. Wield a massive arsenal of weapons designed to give you the power you need to succeed against your foes. Advanced artificial intelligence means the soldiers you command are nearly indistinguishable from human players. Multiplayer options abound via Xbox Live capabilities that help you take your online gameplay to the next level.
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Lives up to the hype about the game. I played it when it first came out and beat the game with a friend on Co-Op mode in an afternoon. I recently went through the campaign mode again by myself and it was a fun replay. My only gripeis that as is usual with shooters the campaign was pretty short.
What's great about it: Combat, Weapons, Complete Multiplayer Co-Op Campaign
What's not so great: Storyline is rather short, but most shooters are.
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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The game itself is very fun. The controls run very smoothly especially when in combat or jumping from building to building. The storyline itself is very interesting and the small modern day inlets are an interesting way to set up the game. Ony let downs I have with this game are: The previews and articles about this game made it seem like it would be more stealthy and finding the information and planning you attack was going to be important. Instead the game pretty much tells you excatly how to get the info and where it is. You need little planning other than arriving where the target is after the game tells you exactly where it is and how to get to it. You also cannot kill from above even if only dropping a short distance.
What's great about it: Combat, Storyline, Concept
What's not so great: Preperation isn't indepth, can't jump and kill from above
Learn more about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Platinum Hits. (Flash demo) SynopsisThe empire of Tamriel is on the verge of total collapse. The Emperor is dead. Desperate factions, mad with the scent of power, compete for control of the throne. To make matters worse, the gates of Oblivion have opened and vicious demons are laying waste to the land. The tide of darkness must be turned. The solidarity of the empire must be restored. Are you ready to save Tamriel?The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion continues the exciting roleplaying series. You will live another life in another world, choosing from a huge number of playable characters, from a sinister assassin to a wise sorcerer. An all-new combat and magic system hammers gameplay to a new level, letting you feel the ground you walk upon and the sting of every blow in combat. Stunning graphics capture the wonder of the setting, complete with bustling towns, dark dungeons and more. Shorter challenges, such as fighting bandits and creating magical spells, arise throughout your adventure, making this quest a rich and exhilarating gameplay experience.
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One of the best games I have every played. The main storyline isn't too long, but the game itself is seemingly endless. Replay value is very high because you can create a new character and there are hundreds of race/class/birthsign combinations so each character can have a different set of skills and attributes. The guilds add more missions to do and a lot of cool perks. Overall I have probably spent more time playing this game than any other game I have every owned and none of my 3 characters have completed all of the missions. No boredum here.
What's great about it: Fun, long, multitude of character possibilities
Learn more about Mass Effect. (Flash demo) Every 50,000 years, ancient machines swoop down and send the galaxy spinning into a continual cycle of extinction. Careful not to leave behind any evidence of their existence, these merciless machines have fooled everyone into thinking this deadly process is just a legendary hoax, but you know the truth. The most important struggle the galaxy has ever seen now needs your help. Join the fight against an alien onslaught and save the future of the universe.Take on the role of Commander Shepard of the SS Normandy and lead your elite recon squad in intense, real-time combat across a galaxy on the brink of turmoil and despair. Assume responsibility for the lives of your team members, whom you must rely on to stop the swarms of hostile alien enemies. The characters you control communicate via branching dialogue and display emotions through various facial expressions. This is an RPG that really thrusts you into the action. Choose your squad, weapons, skills and abilities, and customize your vehicles, armor and appearance. Most of all, harden your heart to face an enemy that lacks even an ounce of mercy.
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Great game. The gameplay is really fun and there are multiple storylines and routes you can take. Only really negative thing I can think of is that there is no real point in buying and selling equipment. You are always picking up new stuff and building up credits doesn't help you buy anything exciting. A few more varieties of weapons might be nice as well, seeing as how all shotguns, pistols, assault rifles, and sniperrifles are essentially the same besides power and accuracy. Biotics are always fun to use. Nothing like launching a boss up in the air and shooting them before they can recover.
What's great about it: Fun RPG, Good Controls, Intense Combat, Storyline
What's not so great: Buyin and Selling Equipment, alittle short
The Covenant rules the Earth ~ the Flood has been unleashed ~ and the fate of life everywhere hangs in the balance. Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier, is the last chance for humanity's survival. Stowed away on a Forerunner ship, he rushes back to Earth to defeat the Covenant once and for all. Hopelessly outnumbered, his outlook is bleak. But when you are bred for battle, you fight past the breaking point and bow to no one. It's all been building to this ~ a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Help this incredible hero stop the Covenant, destroy the Flood and save the lives of every person on the planet.The third chapter in the critically acclaimed franchise features insane battles with an arsenal of alien and human weaponry. Discover all-new armaments and characters as you fight to the finish. You can even play online with Xbox Live and battle in pulse-pounding multiplayer action. Next-generation graphics and technological advances, such as enhanced artificial intelligence and a beefed-up real-time lighting engine, make Halo 3 shine with stunning realism.
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Fans of Halo will love this game. Especially the online side of the game. Personally I find the presentation of the game to be almost cartoonish, nothing seems very lifelike. You would thing something like the Flood would look really gross and rather scary, but with the colors and character mapping used they look rather lame. The weapons are almost all the same as the previous games, and are pretty boring.
If you are looking for a fun first person shooter look into: F.E.A.R. or F.E.A.R. Files (my personaly favorites), Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, or the new Battlefield: Bad Company.
What's great about it: Biggest Online Shooter Community
What's not so great: Campaign is boring, not very many new weapons.