Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Forza Motorsport 2 Review (xbox 360)


Video: Forza 2 Japanese paint jobs

Collect, race and customise more than 300 cars from over 50 of the world’s leading manufacturers, tear up 60 tracks carved out of 18 environments, including 13 real-world licensed circuits. Too good to be true? not according to a score of 90% from 6 reviews on Metacritic.com. Out in Us, releases Europe June 8th.

Reviews Summary
Dangerously addictive and loads of fun
The best sim racer out there right now, no question,
Pretty much Forza 1 with updated graphics
Delivers on nearly every aspect you'd want in a Forza sequel
It drives incredibly, it's wonderfully presented, and it's rich with modes and features.
Functional-at-best visuals aside, Forza 2 excels in a way no other racing game has managed this generation
Brilliant physics, great customization options, and solid online play.
Much like its predecessor, Forza 2 lacks soul

Official Website

Screenshots (114) from IGN
List of 303+ cars available
Achievements list from Gamefaq
Forza Motorsport 2 thread on Neogaf

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Monday, May 28, 2007

Saturday, May 26, 2007

POC At Worlds End Review (Ps3, Xbox 360)


Trying to find a exclusive Xbox360 or Ps3 review is well nigh impossible these days. The majority of Game websites appear to write one review to cover both Xbox 360 and Ps3 formats, and "POC At Worlds End Review" is another victim of this trend. Scoring 59% for both Xbox360 and Ps3 versions on Metacritic.com

Reviews summary
M
uch like the movies, At World’s End is at best a popcorn game
Characters and scenery look absolutely gorgeous
No challenge other than overcompensating for the occasionally stupid AI
It isn't a bad game, but its dull, repetitive combat and uninspired mission structure prevent it from being much fun
Simple? Yes. Fun? Well, only if repetition is your thing.
Save your hard-earned cash for a barrel of rum and consider a rental.

Official Game Website

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary Review (Ps2)


A remaking of the first tomb raider game released in 1995, and due June 1st in US, June 5th in Eu, but confined to PS2, PSP, PC, and Wii .

Yes it appears they've done the business scoring 82% from just 4 reviews on metacritic.com
....there is a God!!!

Reviews Summary
What it does is excite, impress and enthral like nothing else
Beautifully balanced melding of old and new values that creates an experience that's surprisingly fresh
A riveting and sumptuous adventure.
The Tomb Raider game we've been waiting for
Taking on the environment, something rare amongst today big budget releases

The Five Faces of Lara
Official Website
Screenshots from IGN
all "tomb raider anniversary" posts

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Overlord Trailer (Xbox 360)



You are the Overlord, and you must choose between evil or ... well. . . . really evil!! if you are to conquer the World and become the ultimate Overlord. Dark humor, twisted parodies of classic fantasy stories and fabled characters. It is for you take control of an army of Minions and use their unique skills to fetch, fight and die for their new Overlord.

Release Date:
US: June 26, 2007
Europe: June 28, 2007
Australia: June 30, 2007

Screenshots from IGN

Preview from IGN
Official Webportal

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Super Smash Bros Brawl Latest Screenshots




aka Super Smash Bros. 3, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Dairantou Smash Bros. X

Latest update from Smash Bros. Dojo, include a handful of new screens (7) and the news that day will turn into evening, then night, while you play through stages. Okay not earth shattering but the colours are nice....

Release dates:
US: TBA 2007
Japan: December 31, 2007
Europe: September 30, 2007

Smash Bros Dojo
Fighter Profiles on IGN

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Saturday, May 19, 2007

Heavenly Sword Latest Screenshots




Due for Ps3, August 7th US and September 29th in EU, fullsize screens at Gamespot.com

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Armored Core 4 Review (Ps3)


Vid upped by EJraven
Streamlined mech action affording a more user friendly experience for the mech battling novice. New storyline, new environments, and online capability scores 64% from 27 reviews on Metacritic.com

Reviews Summary
More accessible than its predecessors
Complicated controls and imposing arsenal of body parts
Armored Core 4 isn't a must-buy for everyone
Short missions, bare-bones multiplayer, and the same ol' gameplay AC has been recycling for years.
What you purchase and equip is every bit as important as how well you play
A great opportunity, missed but must own for fans of the series
Mechs are highly customizable, environments are sparse and gameplay ultimately soulless.
AC4 offers up the hottest next gen, mech-on-mech action yet

Official Website
Screenshots from Gamespot

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Friday, May 18, 2007

Spiderman 3 Walkthrough


For those of you who remained faithful to the series, despite the negative reviews, the following linklist of tips and walkthroughs. Still missing a Wii Walkthrough link, anybody?

Ps2 & Xbox 360 Walkthroughs from Gamefaq
Xbox 360 Superguide from 1up
Ps3 Walkthrough from games.net

Unlockables:
Defeat Venom at the Grand Finale mission to get the Black Spider-Man Suit as an unlockable
Complete the game to unlock the Arena mode under the extras option

Spiderman 3 Official Game Website

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Fatherkrishna comes of age





Ah what a year 1967!!

now following years of slow marination, Fatherkrishna (he of Saturn Junkyard fame) has finally come of age. To commemorate this milestone a short video retrospective subtitled sounds in the womb or thereabouts...... Happy Birthday FK...

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Latest xbox 360 screenshots






top to bottom:

3 sample screens from Gamecock Media Group's unnamed title, using their "Serious Engine 3".
3 sample screens from teamxbox

Due for release in fall 2007, Looney Tunes Acme Arsenal from Warner Bros
9 screens from qgamo.com

24 Halo 3 screens from gamenewsi.com
and game-reviews.ca

Bomberman coming to xboxlive arcade?
leaked through teamxbox

4 new Army of two screens from my.mmoabc.com

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Cammy 3d Cosplay


The elderly continues with his 3d model obsession, over on Rendered Beauty.

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Monday, May 14, 2007

Shaiya Cosplay





From the Korean mmorpg Shaiya, Light and Darkness

Cosplay found on tom.bbs
Shaiya Light and Darkness Website

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Saturday, May 12, 2007

Blacksite: Area 51 Demo Walkthrough and Concept Art





Set against the backdrop of Area 51.
Squad based first person shooter, alien enemy.
One button squad commands,
Drive military and civilian cars, trucks and ATV's.
Take control of gunners chair in low level helicopter raids.
Online multiplayer,
Demo on Xboxlive
Due September 2007

Official Website
IGN Hands on preview