SynopsisJourney to the harsh frontier planet Pandora where you will be greeted by an array of native creatures bent on stopping your mission. In search of a mysterious alien vault, you are destined to comb the vast environment, fighting your way through bandits and discovering aggressive creatures. Stepping into the shoes of one of four distinct characters, you will explore the unforgiving terrain and battle enemies in frantic first-person shooter combat. Do you have what it takes to survive an alien environment and finish what you started, or will you succumb to the unfamiliar wasteland known as Pandora?Set out on an epic adventure in Borderlands. In the unforgiving environment of Pandora, you will customize your character as you explore and battle enemies in devastating first-person shooter combat. Search the planet for loot and wield a virtually endless variety of weapons and items throughout a bold art style that mixes traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures. Join and leave other players' games at will, play in split-screen format or choose to face the challenges of Pandora alone. Fight your way through bandits, discover nine native creatures and aid the few settlers on the planet as you seek the rumored treasure in the alien vault. Will you complete your mission victorious, or will you join the innumerable others felled by Pandora's harsh environment?
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For the most part I thought this was a great game, but I have had a few problems with it that might be the game or it might be my computer. The game crashes frequently for me, especially at load screens, forcing me to restart my comp. I also have problems with GameSpy. So far I have never been able to connect to an online co-op game. I have always had this kind of problem with any game that uses GameSpy for multiplayer. LAN for this game is the best way to go. When I am able to play co-op though, it is very fun and the action is great. The mix of a rpg with a fps is a great concept, although the rpg portion of the game could have been more deeply developed. Overall it is a good game that is even better when you get a chance for co-op. Hopefully my crash problems aren't the game, and hopefully GameSpy gets some better servers :)
What's great about it: gameplay, graphics, hybrid rpg/fps, co-op
SynopsisFour years have gone by since the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and a tension smolders through the world of Azeroth. As the races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and ominous, arise to plague the world. Return to Azeroth for a journey with thousands of players in a massively multiplayer online world.Take on the role of a Warcraft hero and begin a quest across this vast world. There are more than 1,000 handwritten quests to be completed. Battle against the fiery dragons of Blackrock Spire, cleanse the undead from the ziggurats of Stratholme and take part in many other adventures. Explore environments that immerse you in this unique and legendary land. You will join with thousands of other players in one world and either join forces or battle against each other. The content of the game will constantly change from month to month with new challenges and adventures created by a dedicated live team. Begin your own epic quest in a unique online world.
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If you didn't have to pay $15 a month for this, it might be worth your time. The gameplay gets rediculously repetitive and I found myself getting bored VERY quickly. The "updates" and "new content" that you pay monthly for definitely aren't worth it. As for the graphics, it is my opinion that Blizzard made them very cartoon-like when they released War3 and those cartoonish graphics are used here as well. The only good things about this game are that it has such a large world to explore and that it has such a large online community. If you are a fan of the Warcraft series, try the 10 day free trial first.
Learn more about Guitar Hero: Metallica - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisPrepare to thrash as you blast out songs by the one and only Metallica. Stand in the shoes of this iconic band and live out your wildest rock fantasies by emulating James, Lars, Kirk and Robert's signature moves and performance styles to capture the quality and intensity of this enduring group. Demonstrate that you have the star power to live out the true Metallica experience as you savor the excitement of an array of awesome hits in a new way.Guitar Hero: Metallica features a huge variety of incredible tracks, including a definitive collection of Metallica songs as well as tracks from groups hand-picked for inclusion by Metallica, such as Alice in Chains, Judas Priest and Foo Fighters. Power your way through rock and metal songs that have captured your imagination with driving beats. Show off your talents on guitar, bass, drums and even vocals as you live out your dreams against the backdrop of famous Metallica stages in epic, eye-popping venues that bring the rock experience fully to life around you.
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In my opinion this is one of the better guitar hero games. The graphics are good and most of the songs are great, although playing the same artist over and over again gets old quickly unless you're playing with friends. If you are a die hard Metallica fan you will love this game.
Continents erupt in flames and hails of gunfire as war breaks out on an unprecedented scale. This is World War II, where a massive conflict rages on two fronts: Europe and the South Pacific. Answer your nation's call and travel to distant lands where you'll take part in devastating battles that gripped a generation and laid the foundation for the world as we know it today. Do you have the courage, the cunning and the commitment to fulfill your duties and see the war through to its harrowing end?Prepare for global conflict presented in all its terrible grit and immediacy. In Call of Duty: World at War, you assume the role of a U.S. Marine or a Russian soldier in the waning days of the Second World War. Travel to the far reaches of the conflict, from war-plagued Berlin to the dense jungles of the Pacific theater, as you confront enemies who refuse to contemplate surrender or retreat and who fight all the more desperately ~ and more dangerously ~ knowing the end is near. Employ the weapons at your disposal, including a flamethrower and other new infantry and vehicle-based weapons, and fight to complete your mission as battles explode around you with all the terrible chaos of real war.
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Another great COD game! The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth, and the controls are good. The only problem I had with it is the split screen co-op. For some reason they put a border around both of the players' screens, making them that much smaller.
Learn more about Guitar Hero 5. (Flash demo) SynopsisIt's time to take your band to the next level. In Guitar Hero 5, the rocking gameplay you love about this popular series is back with awesome new enhancements that let you personalize your band like never before. Attain hero status as a solo performer, as part of a full band or, for the first time, with any combination of multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers or vocalists. Customize your band's musical experience to make the most of your assembled talents as you rock out to an array of hits.Rock out in any way you please with Guitar Hero 5. Demonstrate your impressive talents on vocals, guitar, bass or drums as you play to any of 85 tracks from artists like Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones and Vampire Weekend. Enjoy rocking fun with your friends more easily than ever in Party Play mode, that lets you join the action with the press of a button, dropping in or dropping out at any time without interrupting the jam session. RockFest mode pits your talents against up to three friends locally or up to seven total players online as you compete head-to-head in gameplay types like Momentum, in which songs get easier or more difficult on the fly depending on your performance, and Elimination, in which players are eliminated one by one based on performance until the last player standing wins.
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This is easily the worst guitar hero game I have ever played. The new graphics are great, but it doesn't make up for the godawful song list. This one is definately a renter so you can see what the songs are and how they play.
Learn more about Resident Evil 5. (Flash demo) Get ready for a new foray into your deepest fears. In a remote African village, a strange infection has taken hold, transforming innocent villagers into ruthless abominations. Chris Redfield, a veteran of other such outbreaks, must embark on a new quest to get to the root of this epidemic of evil. Along with his new partner, African BSAA agent Sheva Alomar, Chris will journey into a realm filled with terrifying new threats and dangerous new enemies, where evil lurks not only in the darkness, but in the clear light of day as well.Resident Evil 5 transports you to a world where you will face terror on an epic scale. Play as either Chris or Sheva, and put your courage to the test as you go head-to-head with hordes of rampaging enemies in your quest to investigate the epidemic. Wield incredible new weapons to help safeguard your survival against sinister enemies armed with increased speed and intelligence, making them more dangerous than ever before. Join forces with a friend in new two-player online co-op as you combine the talents of Chris and Sheva, helping them work together to beat back the terrifying infection and fight for survival in a world gone mad.
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You are unable to move while aiming so you can only take a few shots before having to move. Why is there a run button, making it harder to control your character during a sprint, when clicking the analog stick is much easier? The character also takes up most of the screen, making enemies harder to see and movement that much more difficult.
Learn more about Halo 3: ODST - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) The city of New Mombasa lies in ruins, the result of a catastrophic attack by the Covenant. Now the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, or ODSTs, must drop into the city to search for clues. Known for courage, valor and a touch of insanity, the ODST "Hell Jumpers" are neither as large nor as supernaturally gifted as their Spartan comrades, but they more than make up for it with unwavering nerve and ferocious attitudes. Join these legendarily fierce soldiers on a daring mission as they prepare to drop into a war-torn world.Return to the gripping world of Halo for a new perspective on the enduring Human-Covenant struggle in Halo 3: ODST. Embark on a vital, top-secret mission with the ODSTs, who pride themselves on being the first unit deployed into hostile situations, and delve even deeper into the ongoing conflict. A gripping story, cooperative campaign and new multiplayer content immerse you in the game world for a stunning new action-fueled adventure.
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This game was a huge let down. It was far too short seeing as it only took around 5 hours to beat. The multiplayer is just Halo 3 with nothing new. The only thing I really enjoyed about this game was the new firefight mode. If you are a huge fan of the Halo series you might enjoy this game more than I did, but if you're not I would suggest renting it first.