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Three years after the Patriots system's collapse, peace remains elusive and cyborg technology has become commonplace throughout society. Those who control the trade of this cybernetic technology are thriving in the chaos and instability it brings, and large Private Military Companies previously supported by the patriots have collapsed and countless rogue entities have sprung up in their place. As a member of the peace-keeping Maverick Security, Raiden lives by the mantra of saving and protecting lives ~ but that's not his only goal. Now, with his lethal skills and powerful abilities harnessed and channeled through a cyborg body, Raiden is seeking revenge and will unleash his vengeance on armies of warriors and massive assault drones. Are you ready to fulfill Raiden's vengeful retribution?Prepare for an all-new Metal Gear gameplay experience with Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Become Raiden and wield the deadly, high-frequency katana blade as you slice, dice and eviscerate enemies and monstrous drones in your quest for revenge. The ZanDatsu cut mechanic lets you cut anything, anywhere and anytime. Prove your mastery of the fatal moves by channeling your abilities through your cyborg body. Get ready for the action-packed excitement and thrilling combat of Revengeance.
 
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Great spin off!
on February 20, 2013
Posted by: shadow55055
from Raleigh, NC
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
First things first, this is a spin off. It is considered cannon, but not part of the main metal gear story. Platinum games have done an excellent job in making this a fun game, if you are a fan of bayanetta then you will like this game. If you are a fan of the metal gear mythos you will like this game. It has tons of bonus features, upgrade weapons, new armor and new weapons.
For those of us that have thought cyborg ninja aka gray fox was one of the best characters introduced in metal gear solid this is a moment we have been waiting for where we finally get to play as an overpowered fast as hell cyborg ninja. If you are like me and felt Raiden redeemed himself in Metal gear solid 4 then playing this game should be enjoyable. But if you still haven't let go of metal gear solid 2 then you should move on.
I think a lot of people will be shocked at how fun the game and combat is when they pick it up. Hideo Kojima wouldn't let a bad game come out. So breathe easy.
What's great about it: Amazing gameplay, extras, tons of replay value, great design.
What's not so great: Short, story is cliche
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisIt's been a decade since the events at Raccoon City, and the President of the United States has decided it's time to reveal the truth behind what happened. His hope is that it will calm the resurgent tide of bioterrorist activity, but when the venue where the President is located is central to a bioterrorist attack, he is transformed beyond recognition. His personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, is forced to face the changed President and make the hardest decision of his life. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China and finds the nation under threat of a similar bioterrorist attack. With no country safe from harm and the subsequent outbreaks, the entire world has one thing in common: fear that there is no hope left.Return to the horribly disfigured world of the Resident Evil universe with Resident Evil 6. Facing an unprecedented threat that looms in the minds of the world's population, franchise-favorites Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield join forces for the first time in the series. The latest installment to the legendary action- and survival-horror franchise delivers three distinct and interwoven storylines. Experience the thrilling horror with multiple characters and their respective partners. Leon S. Kennedy is paired with U.S. government agent Helena Harper, Chris Redfield has teamed up with BSAA member Piers Nivans, and Jake Muller, son of the infamous Albert Wesker and gun for hire, has joined up with Sherry Birkin, who is the daughter of former Umbrella scientists, William and Annette. Face the deadly C-virus ~ and its gruesome effects ~ in this worldwide adventure that will take you to North America, war-torn eastern Europe and China. Engage in white-knuckle combat against terrifying and advanced zombies that can run, jump and use weapons against you. Strategically attack enemy creatures, known as J'avo, who possess the ability to regenerate when injured and mutate severely damaged body parts into different forms. Experience a vast array of horrific creatures ~ that are an abomination to nature ~ thanks to the mutated Chrysalide. Use the evolved control system to shoot while moving, slide, roll, take cover and execute powerful melee attacks. Lock and load for the thrilling action in single-player and co-op gameplay, available on- and offline. Pre-order Resident Evil 6 to receive an exclusive map that functions with various game modes. With humanity on the brink of disaster, are you ready to become civilization's last hope?
 
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Don't listen to the trolls!
on October 3, 2012
Posted by: shadow55055
from Raleigh, NC
Age:18-24
Gender:Male
So first off if you played the dragon's dogma resident evil demo then don't worry, they picked the worst parts of the game to show you.
The game is huge, there are 4 campaigns to play. Each is about 4-6 hours long. There is also a mode called agent hunt mode where you can invade other players games as a monster. Also the return of mercenaries!
Leon's campaign is a return to classic featuring zombies and spooky enviroments. Also probably the best of the 4. Chris's story is an action game, Jake's is more of a hybrid with more focus on hand to hand combat and a lot of running away.
The partners in this game are a lot smarter and won't steal your items. However they can be slow when you need them to get to a door.
I want to write more about this game and how awesome it is but it would be better for you to play it.
What's great about it: Tons of content, amazing graphics, intresting story,
What's not so great: QTE events, camera can do weird things, may be too much of a departue
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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Resident Evil 5 Platinum Hits Standard Edition - Xbox 360
4.2 out of 5(100)
 
 
 
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Best Buy Limited Edition - Xbox 360
 
 
 
 
 
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Rip off of battle royale
on August 18, 2012
Posted by: shadow55055
from Raleigh, NC
Having seen the movie and read the first book I have to say woooooow this is a huge rip off of battle royale, the book and movie. Same premise, goverment forcing kids to kill each other in a game... The author claims she's never heard of battle royale but the similarites are too great. Even Stephen king noticed it... Don't buy this movie and go watch an infintely better one!
What's great about it: Not much
What's not so great: Everything
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
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Battle Royale [Blu-ray] [Director's Cut] [2000]
4.8 out of 5(6)
 
 
 
 
 
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The long-awaited and much-anticipated next installment of the award-winning The Elder Scrolls franchise is here. Now, the expansive, open world that forever revolutionized the face of the fantasy epic leads you deeper into the combat, the magic and the myth than you've ever been before. This time, you don't just play as a character, you truly become whomever it is you wish to be ~ and have the freedom to do anything you can possibly imagine. This follow-up to the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, offers stunning graphics and a gripping storyline that immerses you in the game from the moment you turn it on. Are you ready to unroll the Scroll and let the journey begin?Imagine rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields and crumbling dungeons. Imagine ancient dragons beholding secrets so powerful they could transform your future. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim immerses you in the engrossing world of the franchise you already know and love with more realism, more choice and more intensity than ever before. Featuring a new game engine that brings every tiny environmental aspect to life in blistering detail and AI that brings you close to your allies ~ and your enemies ~ Skyrim blurs the line between your world and that of the game. An all-new character engine opens wider an already vast virtual world, putting every decision, every action and every consequence entirely in your hands as you arm yourself with hundreds of new weapons, abilities and spells. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, the creators of the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout 3, this immaculate fifth chapter challenges your skills, immerses your mind and will forever change the way you view gaming. It's time to return. It's time for Skyrim.
 
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Dragons, enough said.
on November 26, 2011
Posted by: shadow55055
from Raleigh, NC
For fans of elder scrolls, or even fallout, this game will come to you as a no brainer. The gameplay and graphics have undergone a huge overhaul, still not up to par with some newer games, it at times can be looked at as art though. You will look out into a night sky and beautiful mountains, or climb a mountain against a snow storm.
Gameplay wise, it has defintely been more fine tuned. Lock picking takes it's cues from fallout as opposed to oblivion which had a not so great system. In this game buying a house in a city has become much easier to obtain early on so you can store your extra junk you don't want to sell. Character animations have become more fluid as well.
Probably the coolest and most annoying aspect of the game is the dragons. The are like mini cutscenes. You know when they show up due to the earth shaking, and music. Not to mention npcs, including creatures will gang up on the dragons. The annoying part is the dragons are often easy to kill compared to smaller creatures you fight, and they show up at the worst of times.Like during a sneaking mission to steal something.
all in all this is the best elderscrolls game to date. so defintely worth picking up if you want a game that will last forever.
What's great about it: Dragons, enviroment, rpg elements
What's not so great: dragons have the worst timing
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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Fallout New Vegas - Xbox 360
4 out of 5(78)
 
 
 
 
 
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Be aware of what may lurk around the next corner in the dangerous Mojave Wastelands in this post-apocalyptic world. Your goal is to make a name for yourself, but beware; in New Vegas, fortunes can change in an instant. It's a town of dreamers and desperados where the right person with the right weaponry can hit it big ~ but not without making an enemy or two along the way. As you battle across the Mojave Wastelands and the neon-drenched Vegas Strip, you'll meet colorful characters, dangerous factions, mutated creatures and more. Choose sides in the upcoming war or declare "winner takes all" and crown yourself royalty of New Vegas.Fallout New Vegas places you on a thrilling journey in post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, called New Vegas. Travel across the devastated landscape of the wastelands, meet new people and use the latest high-tech weaponry on terrifying monsters. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault. Meet new people, confront creatures and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry in a journey across the Mojave Wasteland. While Vault-Tec engineers have prepared for every contingency, in Vegas, fortunes can change in a heartbeat.
 
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Great Follow Up To Fallout 3
on October 20, 2010
Posted by: shadow55055
from Durham, NC
There has been alot of hype towards this game, and there should be. It is a great game. It doesn't stray far from fallout 3, which to me is a good thing having loved 3. It also adds to the complexity of fallout 3 such as bring back the harvesting of plants that oblivion had, and also allowing you to create ammo, and take apart guns for parts. It also has the reputation system from the orginal fallout games, which at times can be kinda frustrating when you are trying to make a faction your friend not knowing you some how made them mad. There is also tons and tons of things to do in this game, it has triple the side quests from fallout 3 and an intresting main quest.
Negative side is the game does have some technical issues that could have been avoided by additional testing and a further release date. It can lag at times even if it has been installed, and it has crashed a few times on me, but the gameplay is so good it doesn't really bother me, and bethseda is a great publisher that always has a patch to follow whenever an issue comes up.
What's great about it: Loads of content, great story, great gameplay
What's not so great: lags at times, also crashes at times, facial features need improvement
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great Action Shallow Plot
on June 24, 2010
Posted by: shadow55055
from Durham, NC
I personally liked this movie, being a die hard alien and predator fan. I think this was a much better movie than Aliens vs Predator 1. The first one was boring, and used too many slow motion effects.
So first off the plot is pretty simple, the predator from the first dies and has a alien come out of him and it kills all the predators on board their ship and they crash in colorado. The face huggers escape and implant some hunters, and then aliens try taking over the town. Thats pretty much it for the plot, a lone predator comes to stop the aliens and thats it. The humans plot is a joke. They are there for nothing then cannon fodder.
Action wise this movie was awesome, the predator fights the aliens and uses it's technology to kick some butt. It is what ever person wants to see.
Good movie worth the 20 bucks.
What's great about it: amazing action
What's not so great: stupid plot
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about The Last Remnant - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn a time when the forces of greed and war rule the world, your closest companion has been ripped from your side by strangers. You are the warrior named Rush, and along with a hardy band of more than 15 companions, you must save your kidnapped sister, Irina. Craftily negotiate the murky uncertainties of the outside world, leading your comrades through the darkest times using your wits and your strength. Obliterate enemies with your shrewd battle strategies while you plunge into an unfamiliar world of breathtaking sights and towering terror. In The Last Remnant, the notion of equality has been torn asunder for 1,000 years by the discovery of mysterious artifacts known as Remnants. Immerse yourself in this world as Rush, and rely on your ability to manipulate the elements of war through a morale-based battle system. Embark on the quest to find Rush's sister, Irina, while traversing the sinister landscape of a war-torn land brought to life by the work of famed art director Yusuke Naora. Impressive graphics and a dynamic turn-based system heighten your thrills of strategy and battle.
 
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Great game but marred with glitches
on April 2, 2009
Posted by: shadow55055
from Durham, NC
The Last Remnant was going to be Square-enix's new IP but I doubt that is there plan now. It was created to appeal to western audiences and to gain market share. It could of been a sucess...
The game starts off by throwing you in a battle. You play main character Rush as he searches for his kidnapped sister. The voice acting in this game is pretty solid for an rpg, while not on par with games like mass effect it gets the job done, even if your main character is pretty bland.
The graphics are pretty good, but it defintely shows that this is square enix's first time using the unreal engine. While the unreal engine is known for having texture pop ins, it still shouldn't take 10 seconds for the backgrounds and details to load.
The battle system is fun even if battles can go on for an hour. You can save the game at anytime as well which is nice, expect during battle, so losing a boss battle thats followed by another boss battle is frustrating.
But one thing i have found to fix lag is to download the game onto the harddrive, if you have a 20gb hdd you can do one disc at a time the discs are only 5-7 gbs so it's not to bad.
Overrall I def recommend this game if you can find it for $29.99 and under. But the $60 price tag was not worth the bugs this game had.
What's great about it: Great cast, great setting, awesome battle system and great score.
What's not so great: Bugged like crazy, lags, texture pop ins,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Too Human - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisFuturistic science and fantastical myth combine in Too Human. Baldur, a cybernetic god, finds himself thrust in the middle of on an ongoing struggle. A menacing machine presence continues to threaten the existence of man, and Baldur is humanity's last hope. Is he strong enough to defeat the monstrous war machines, or will mortals succumb to the technological tyrants?Assume the role of Baldur as wave after wave of on-screen enemies come at you with full force. Fend them off and make them pay with punishing rapid-fire attacks, combat techniques and combo moves. Massive melee battles and ranged firearm combat come together seamlessly, pulling you into incredible action. As pulse-pounding battles commence, a killer orchestral score brings the intensity to dramatic highs. View breathtaking vistas brought to life by the Unreal Engine 3. Journey alone or with others in four-player online co-op quests.
 
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Don't read the critic reviews
on August 26, 2008
Posted by: shadow55055
from Durham, NC
I have been keeping up with this game for a few years now. It's been changing consoles for 10 years now. Right now it's the cool game to hate, so critics and fans who haven't even played the game dislike it. After playing the demo once I thought "meh it's ok, the camera is way to frustrating" But then I found myself wanting to play it again for the armor and weapons. The gameplay also reminded of Phantasy Star Online. I bought it first day of purchase and enjoyed it. Beat it in 9 hours though... so don't expect this to be a 30 hour rpg... but it does have plenty of replay value. If you're still nervous about this game, rent it. You won't be able to stop playing and will want to buy this game.
What's great about it: Great choice of armor and weapons, plenty of battles
What's not so great: Camera sucks, and story is to short.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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