Taking up on the Original Red Faction and set 50 years after the events of that game, Guerrilla is a TPS that does not fail to impress. As an insurgent in the reestablished guerrilla group called Red Faction, rebels on Mars battle for freedom from the Earth Defense Force. Destruction is a keyword in the gameplay and the combat is fast and furious.
The Ultor Corporation had been oppressing people for years. The Red Faction overthrows it. A distress signals sends the Earth Defense Force to Mars. With a fleet of warships they aim to bring justice and normalcy back to Mars. They do succeed in establishing justice. However when the colonists have to leave their homes due to greedy corporations from planet earth, the EDF adopts the same tactics it once was against.
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June 20th, 2009
Bionic Commando from Capcom isn’t the most exciting game around though it has a few moments of it’s own. This Third Person Action game puts so many possibilities before you. In a minute they are replaced by others - like a tease. The gunplay is limp and aside from a few good moments this game is the average of average games…nothing special really.
There are ideational errors in the creation of this game. The good aspects are eclipsed by other ideas…like a group project gone wrong. Although the bionic arm is fun, it can’t carry the game to the level of real enjoyment.
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June 3rd, 2009
Ghostbusters was an iconic film of its time. Now the video game based on the same characters and theme is out. This smash hit theme with a new storyline set 2 years after Ghostbusters II coincides with the 25th anniversary of the original theatrical release.
When you think of Ghostbusters, you think of “who you gonna call.” Well if you want to have some fun on your PS3, you gonna call ghostbusters, all right. It is a frightening and funny fight to capture the ghosts and ghouls that have overrun Manhattan city.
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May 4th, 2009
Legends of wrestlemania for the PS3 is available at a price of $56.99 only. This amazing wrestling game is true to its roots and gives you the definitive elements of WWE from the eighties right down to the nineties. The superstars are impressive and there is a fantastic new combo fighting system. The presentation is authentic and you get to be a part of classic feuds.
After 1985, Madison Square Garden, wrestling became the rage among teens. WWE is the place which holds memories of the best in sports entertainment. Now you can not just be a part of history with this game, but change it!
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April 7th, 2009
Sacred 2 is an action RPG. Players choose a path and make decisions that chart the course of the game and the destiny of their chosen character and a whole race. This game is set 2000 years before the first game. At stake is elemental power in it’s most grandiose avatar.
An energy called T-energy has always been a part of Ancaria. The beginning of life, magic and thought comes from T-energy. T-energy was controlled by the Seraphim in the beginning. Tired of this job, they pass on the secrets to the higher elves. The elves not knowing how to control this energy war with each other. The structure of power in Ancaria collapses with everyone laying claim to T-energy and its control.
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March 24th, 2009
Nothing Else Matters if you are a Metallica and Guitar Hero Fan. After Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Metallica revolves around the songs of Metallica and their career. 28 Metallica songs and 21 other songs are part of this offering. Enjoy Guitar, Drums and Vocals of Metallica.
The game begins with you as a newcomer as the new band on the scene. Progressing in the game leads to unlocking of bonus features. The audio quality of the Metallica songs is the best there is. Their latest album Death Magnetic can also be played to.
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March 8th, 2009
The popular anime series is now on the Playstation. Afro Samurai with Samuel L. Jacksons voice is a pleasure to play. Assassins, Ninjas and Thugs are your foes that you get to slice and dice. Japan is feuding - as the backdrop to the story and Afro’s father has been murdered. With the murder of Afro’s father, Justice claimed the number 1 headband and he now has powers like a god. Afro has the number 2 headband and everybody can challenge him for it.
The combat is stylistic, balanced and acrobatic. There are so many ways to slice and dismember enemies. Two buttons control the major amount of fighting. The Deep Throat Killer move is particularly violent. There is also a Focus maneuvre which allows you to slow down time. If you know anything of the original series and have liked it then you will like this game.
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February 22nd, 2009
Killzone 2 has been created by Guerilla Games and is a bestseller on Amazon. This FPS game. It is a sequel in the Killzone series and has been creating excitement before its release. The Helghast war machine is the enemy and you play Sev, a battle hardened soldier. The ISA legion squad is deployed behind enemy lines in harsh terrain, this is how the game opens.
The AI is brilliant and the animations are very lifelike. The Helghans have the advantage of home turf and use it to their maximum benefit. The weapons are exotic and combined with the first person perspective, heighten the excitement. The vehicles are tough and sometimes awkward and take the strategy perspective to a whole different level.
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February 3rd, 2009
If you dig myth and mythology then you will dig Rise of the Argonauts. In the past they say that the gods walked the Earth. Go back into that time when wars were fought and heroes were made, to live for millenia in the books of history.
Jason is the king of Iolcus. He has everything. He is respected, heads a prosperous kingdom and is about to marry the beauteous princess Alceme. The story twists when she is assassinated on their wedding day. Now Jason sets out in a quest for two things - to bring back princess Alceme to life and to take revenge on her killers.
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January 12th, 2009
Find a combination of combat and gaming in a universe that is paranormal in the true sense of the word. The combat is set shortly before the ending of F.E.A.R.
On a routine mission a Special Forces squad is faced with a supernatural explosion rocking a city. The story is set around Alma, a girl with supernatural powers, who also is on the path of revenge. She has thrown the city of Auburn into chaos.
Enemy forces and the supernatural must be combated to save the city before it is too late. This is the mission of the special forces squad.
The environment is one of strategic combat. Expect close quarter combat in a number of scenarios - both indoor and outdoor. There is a new enhanced graphics engine which heightens the excitement of visuals.
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December 22nd, 2008
Mirrors Edge has a fair amount of innovativeness. The perspective is first person and the visual style is clean and crisp. This is a modern day iteration of an old time game. Mirrors Edge needs speed. When you can synchronize your play you become a true master of the game. There is a deep thrill in playing Mirrors Edge.
The game’s protagonist is Faith. The setting is a fictitious oppressed society. In this society are a number of runners, who courier important documents. Faith is a runner. Faith’s sister is a cop who is charged with the murder of a mayoral candidate. Now Faith must clear her sister’s name and uncover the conspiracy behind the murder.
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November 18th, 2008
If you are a PS3 owner who has been thirsting for a big RPG, then maybe the Valkyria Chronicles may quench your thirst. This visual treat features pretty watercolor graphics as well as gameplay that will leave you satiated. The battle system is turn based and is dubbed “blitz”. Sega Game Studios, Japan developed the new CANVAS engine in Japan.
The story setting is like 1935 Europe, but fictional. Warring superpowers are after a resource called ragnite that is found in Gallia and this is what the story centers around. Welkin and Alicia are two of the main characters and the story revolves around them. It is similar to tactical RPG’s but different in that you can roam the area and are not limited to the chessboard style movements.
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November 2nd, 2008
Silent Hill, Konami’s horror video game is on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for the first time. This game is really unsettling. The intro is creepy and the look of the game is enough to make you want to crap. It is enjoyably scary horror. You see through the eyes of the protagonist as he is strapped down in a stretcher and being led through a medical center. Looking around you see people being tortured
Soon you are in the operating room while a strange creature waits outside. As you escape from the stretcher, you can explore the world of Silent hill. With a bit of inspiration from Resident Evil, you find that the main character moves fast. The controls are nimble and responsive. The combat is frenetic and some of the nurses are killed by grabbing and stabbing them.
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October 12th, 2008
FPS fans have an avenue to release their hot bloodedness. So do WW2 fans. And you don’t have to do two things. All you have to do is get a copy of Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway. This interesting take on World War 2 battle is also very different in that the makers vouch for it’s historical accuracy. The game glamorizes the war while honoring the veterans.
If you shoot a German in the head in this game, here is how the incredible graphics are likely to pan out. As you fire, the camera moves from the shooters viewpoint to a third persons viewpoint. Then the scene slows down as you see every little detail of the scene. If you are witness to grenade damage on level 2 then you will see the scene with every little gory detail intact.
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September 26th, 2008
If slam bang boom violence is your thing then you will like Mercenaries 2. If it isn’t you won’t. You can cause tremendous destruction with dozens of unique vehicles. There are a number of attacks and a huge open space to do the stuff. However there are also game crippling bugs, really bad AI and gunplay that is unsatisfying. In addition a lousy story and repetitiveness plague this game.
Although you may enjoy the senseless violence a bit and online co-op play is fun, overall this is not a game that comes highly recommended. You can choose to be one of three mercenaries. The game is about a quest for vengeance. All this poor dude did was hire you and not pay. This one is a third person shooter.
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September 14th, 2008
Ferrari Challenge seems like a game from another time. Modern racing games mostly have a large number of cars in their roster. However Ferrari fans are going to love this one. The race physics of this game are awesome and the racing tracks are quite a few. However, it is difficult to say whether the focus on Ferraris is the best or worst aspect of the game. There is an effort to make it real, but the lack of variety in vehicles makes this difficult.
The main single player mode in the game is the F340 Challenge. It is a replication of real life meets across different racing tracks. It will take you about 4 hours to complete a season of racing. There are three available seasons.
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August 31st, 2008
Monster Madness: Grave Danger has been developed exclusively for the PS3. It is a redone version of the Xbox/PC – Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia. In the earlier version there were some problems with the game control system as well as some camera issues. These problems are addressed in the new version. In addition fresh new content makes a debut in Monster Madness: Grave Danger.
Up to four players can play this game at one time. The control system is different in that you don’t attack with the shoulder mounted trigger buttons. Instead you have to point the right analog stick in the direction you want to fire. The challenges include killing things in a time limit etc.
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August 16th, 2008
Soulcalibur is back. With it comes the same fantastic system of fighting and an online mode as well. I would definitely recommend this game by Namco Bandai. Priced at $59.99, it is well worth every cent. Smooth hassle free online play with a wealth of characters makes this one great playable game. That is not all, this game is created for both newcomers or veterans and is playable by all.
The original Soulcalibur raised the bar for all games in the fantasy action genre. This one does that all over again. The characters are familiar and you can unlock new ones as you go along. Customize the characters as you please - the power is in your hands.
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August 2nd, 2008
On July 8th Developers, Firaxis and Publishers 2K Games released their latest historic, turn-based strategy game for the PS3- Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution. Sid Meier’s Civilization has been considered as one of the finest civilization simulations in the long history of video gaming. In its new form as Civilization Revolution, it aims to rule over all gaming consoles.
The premise of the game has been skillfully translated to a PS3 format by Firaxis and 2K Games. The game has been extremely simplified for the next-generation consoles and can be played by just about anybody above the age of 10! In the multiplayer mode there are matches, LAN party and Friend options etc. In the single player mode you can leap into the open-world campaign or play a set-condition scenario amongst other things.
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July 20th, 2008
Published by Codemasters and developed by Triumph Studios, ‘Overlord: Raising Hell’ is a fantasy action-adventure game. The violence and language in the game has earned it a ‘Teen’ rating from ESRB. It was released for the Xbox 360 in mid 2007 and now twelve months down the line it is here in its PS3 version.
While you may think that in these 12 months, the game’s makers would have smoothened out its flaws to give a better upgraded version of the game, the answer is No! The Overlord for the PS3 ends up as a disappointing experience even though the original game’s downloadable content has been repackaged into a single-player campaign along with other minor additions.
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July 5th, 2008
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