Learn more about Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. (Flash demo) SynopsisGet loud and legendary with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Put your shredding skills to the test in dozens of history's biggest, loudest rock songs, including Welcome to the Jungle, Rock You Like a Hurricane and Mississippi Queen. Challenge the legends of rock and roll in intense boss battles, while new multiplayer modes, including the arcade-inspired Guitar Battle mode and the dual-shredding co-op Career mode, give you exciting ways for you to get your groove on.With Guitar Hero III, you'll be able to jam to more than 70 of the most awesome rock anthems of all time. Play in all-new venues that stoke your head-banging spirit, complete with dazzling lighting effects and true-to-life instruments. Take your musical talents online and rock live around the world as you demonstrate you have all the makings of a true rock legend.
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GH3 is a great game for sure. Going through all the songs, mastering tough solos, playing Through the Fire and Flames on expert just because you can. All of these things are great, but once you've done it once or twice, this game can get rather old. There are downloads and online to keep you going, but the party play is limited, and songs get repetitive. Personally, I like rock band, but if you love using the guitar and you want to get really good, this game will definitely deliver.
What's great about it: By the time you beat this game, you will be amazing
What's not so great: It does get boing after a while
Return to Liberty City and the cruel streets in this second take of Grand Theft Auto IV. Customizable cars let you design Niko Bellic's ride as he travels the city in search of his fortune and an escape from his past. Intricate maps and the hottest music available on the stereo make Grand Theft Auto IV a wild adventure.
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GTA 4 is one of the most fun games you will ever play. If one day you are in the mood for a challenge, even if you already beat the incredibly long (and amazing) story, then there are plenty of things to do. You can hunt down dangerous criminals, steal cars for money, or even become an assassin. But, if your in the mood for just having a little fun, then there are plenty of things for that too. You can drive around the city, go bowling with friends in the game, or go online just to screw around for a while. But no matter what you want in a game, GTA 4 has it, and it is definitely worth buying.
What's great about it: This game never gets old with all of the options
What's not so great: The map is a little repetative
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I know a lot of people hate this movie because they say that nothing ever happens. Well, it's true. Nothing of great significance actually does happen, but that doesn't mean its not extremely funny. I didn't even think it was that great the first time I saw it, but once I watched it again and just listened to everything that they said, this movie was one of the funniest I've seen.
What's great about it: No thinking involved, and it's still funny
Learn more about Rock Band 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat ~ a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber?Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Savor a truly global rock experience as you take your band's tour online and compete against bands half a world away in Battle of the Bands mode. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.
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Rock Band 2 is one of the best music games out there for sure. This is the BEST party game out there for sure, because whether you are good at this or not, your going to have a great time with a group of friends who just want to goof around.
What's great about it: Perfect at parties
What's not so great: Sometimes the notes can get anoying cause they are so thin
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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I've never been the biggest fan of these types of shooters. I always like the realistic types, but this is one exception. Halo 3 is a great game, story and especially online. All of the different game settings and types keeps this game fun for a very long time.
What's great about it: With all the options, it never gets old
SynopsisPut a whole new spin on tennis action with Top Spin 3. You'll serve, volley and smash as one of 20 top-ranked players in the sport. Thrill to incredibly realistic visuals right down to each athlete's apparel, swing style and facial expressions. Several gameplay modes challenge you to rise through the ranks and dominate the tennis world. Engage in intense online competitions ranging from quick matches to comprehensive World Tours. Armed only with your racket and your passion for greatness, you must perfectly place every drop shot, slice, lob and backhand.Top Spin 3 immerses you in gameplay filled with remarkable visual effects. Travel to more than 40 real-world venues where weather dynamically changes, resulting in authentic-looking cloud cover and lightning. Make use of the new Player Creator feature for free-form body sculpting and add makeup and tattoos to your character. Then take to the court where you'll have unbelievably precise control over your movements, positioning and swings. You'll even see past tennis greats, such as Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker and Monica Seles. With epic realism, intense competition and a variety of options, Top Spin 3 serves an ace every time.
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This is the best tennis game, by far, that has come out so far. It is a little tricky at first to get used to all the timing, but once you do, it turns out to be a really fun game. This is the latest and greatest tennis sim out there, and it is definitely worth a try.
What's great about it: The new timing feature, the graphics, the ability to use the analog stick
What's not so great: It becomes repetative, especially in career mode
They may look cute, but there's nothing nice about the characters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This fighting frenzy will have you inflicting painful KO's on familiar opponents you thought were your friends. Take your frustrations out on Link, Mario and other characters from throughout the gaming world. Shoot spaceships out of the sky in the Lylat System from the Star Fox games and deal out killer blows in Rumble Falls based on the look and feel of Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat.Hit opponent after opponent to build up your damage meter, then knock your enemies clear off the screen. Rely on weapons that are silly but very effective, such as banana peels, pitfalls, gooey bombs and many more. Hurl old-school crates and barrels or select from Assist Trophies and Poke Balls to strike fear in the hearts of your foes. Combine Standard, Strong and Smash attacks to bash your way to victory. There are so many ways to smash, you'll get lost in the melees for hours on end.
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This is truly an amazing game. With the huge variety of characters and courses to choose from, it is tough to stop playing. The only real downside to this game is that it is much slower then Super Smash Bros. Melee, which is definitely a down side as you improve. But overall this is a great game.
What's great about it: The variety of characters and moves
What's not so great: The speed is slower then the last game
Learn more about FIFA Soccer 08. (Flash demo) SynopsisAn entire stadium full of devoted fans waits on your every move. Some hope your team will be the one to beat; others revel in your defeat. Which will be your fate? Make the decision in FIFA Soccer 08. Animations and ball control are so responsive, you'll feel like you're actually on the field. Players with context-sensitive artificial intelligence are now aware of their surroundings and make intelligent decisions. A next-generation ball-striking engine combines ball spin, pressure from defenders, player attributes and air pressure for shooting as real as if you were taking the shot yourself. The new organic building-block system lets you combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from real-world soccer superstars. Create a club and represent it online in multiplayer Friends Leagues, or compete against your rivals throughout the season in award-winning interactive leagues, such as F.A. Premier League or Mexican 1st Division. Capture video of your best moves and goals in-game and upload to the FIFA 08 Web site to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe.
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This soccer game is overall the best one for awhile. Luck does play in heavily in the game, but it does not take away too much from the overall experience. Also, the online play makes the game, so it is definitely worth trying.
Learn more about Skate - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisPerform mind-blowing tricks that truly capture the flavor and passion of Skateboarding. Set in the boarding mecca of San Vanelona, Skate provides a virtual stage for you to show off your own killer tricks and individual style. You decide how your Skater looks, feels and rides, so you can achieve a completely unique personality. Once you've created your character, an open progression plan lets you choose how you want to roll.No matter what crazy moves you try, the intuitive Flickit dual analog control system makes every movement feel authentic. Ride around town with the sickest Skaters on the planet, such as Danny Way, Mark Gonzales and others. Design your own tricks, string them in a row and, if you're good enough, all your hard work will pay off with coverage of your talents in Thrasher or The Skateboard Mag. Prove that it's not all hype by capturing your sick in-game moves and editing the footage to create your own Skate video.
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Skate. is by far one of the best skating games that has been released. The revolutionary trick system makes it so you can play this game for a long time, and enjoy it. So definitely try this game, and Skate. 2 comes out January 2009, so be prepared for another amazing experience.
What's great about it: The controls and the tricks