Rage Reviewed
Rage is a first-person shooter video game by id Software released on October 4, 2011. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world and similar to Fallout. The game is set in the near future following the impact of the asteroid 99942 Apophis.
Here are some eviews of the game.
IGN (85/100): The great controls and useful weapon upgrades help make Rage’s shooting parts a lot of fun, but the storyline fails to create any real tension and the game’s characters, friendly and hostile, never do or say anything memorable.
Gamespot (80/100): Rage is a beautiful game that looks equally stunning with or without the hefty installation (which reduces the load times and is optional on the 360 but required on the PS3), so regardless of which platform you play on, you’ll find a rich and rewarding adventure that sets a new visual standard for the postapocalyptic wasteland.
1UP (75/100): It’s nothing revolutionary. It comes from a different kind of Id, one that would rather play with existing conventions than reinvent them. Conversely, it’s the same Id that puts look and feel on the same high pillar, and it’s impossible to call Rage badly-composed. I just don’t think it’s going to be remembered as anything but a sleeper hit of the fall of 2011.
Buy Rage from PlayAsia for $52 (PS3)
Microsoft Giving Students Free Xbox With Windows 7 PC
Microsoft is one step ahead of Apple this time with the back to school promo. Microsoft is offering all students a free XBox 360 with the purchase of Windows 7 PC priced at $699 or higher. This promotion runs until September 3. Students will need a student ID card or an email address that ends in .edu and they will receive a free 4GB Xbox 360 video game console.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Reviewed
Treyarch is developing the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, rumored to be set during the Cold War.
Here are some early reviews of the game.
1Up (91/100): Despite the removal of campaign co-op or a mode comparable to MW2′s Spec Ops mode, the sheer amount of content is almost staggering.
GameInformer (90/100): It’s tough to hate on something as skillfully executed as Black Ops. Call of Duty remains the smoothest, most approachable first-person shooter out there, and I had a blast playing it. On the other hand, it’s disappointing that Treyarch’s much-hyped huge-budget entry in the franchise feels like Modern Warfare 2.5.
IGN (85/100): My biggest issue with the multiplayer is that the new Wager Matches, while fun in their own right, don’t compare favorably to the high-quality and addictive leveling system and game modes from Modern Warfare 1 and 2. Single-player is as exhaustingly fast-paced as ever with large set pieces that try to take the attention off of the lackluster AI of both friends and enemies. Thankfully, the story is the best I’ve ever seen from a Call of Duty game.
Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops from PlayAsia for $65 (PS3)
XBox 360 Motion System Kinect Launched
Microsoft’s motion control gaming system, Kinect for Xbox is finally out. The add on retails for $150.
The new device will be equipped with technology that is “really, really, close” to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a “natural interface,” will have a built in camera with the ability to recognize movement and voice. Unlike other consoles, the system will not need any controller.
Microsoft might be showing a line up of Natal games: River Rush, Ricochet, Living Statue, and Obstacle Course.
Fable III Reviews: Is It Still Good?
Five decades have passed since the events of Fable II, and Albion has matured into an industrial revolution, but the fate of the kingdom is at peril. In Fable III” you are called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss.
Here are some early reviews of the game.
Game Informer (90/100): From raising a family, becoming a land baron, and even partnering up with friends locally or online, this is the most fully realized version of Albion yet. It’s a must-play for fans of adventure or anyone who thinks they can run things better than those bums in Washington. Good luck.
GameTrailer (89/100): It’s easy to recommend Fable III to anyone who enjoyed the second game. It’s very similar, but the story is stronger, the decisions you make have more gravity, the coop is vastly improved, and the design forces you to sample everything the game has to offer.
PlanetXBox 360 (87/100): Though Fable III doesn’t change the formula too much from what worked in Fable II, it’s a strong continuation of the series for Peter Molyneux and Lionhead Studios. It’s got great replay value, between the side quests and moral judgment calls, and the presentation, though not quite flawless, is truly fit for a king.
IGN (85/100): This is a massive game, and yet it remains accessible to gamers of all skill levels. That in itself is a pretty special achievement. Tack on a solid combat system, an immersive world, and decisions with real consequences, and you’ve got a game that just about anybody can enjoy.
Buy Fable III from PlayAsia for $65 (XBox 360)
New Xbox 360 Dashboard Leaked
Check out the leaked new XBox 360 dashboard from Kinect Beta. Video below.
Halo: Reach Scored Perfect 100%
Halo: Reach is an upcoming first-person shooter video game, developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360 console. Reach will be released on tomorrow on September 14. The game takes place in the year 2552, where humanity is locked in a war with the alien Covenant. Players control Noble 6, a member of an elite supersoldier squad, during a battle for the world of Reach.
Here are some early reviews of the game.
1Up (100/100): But after seeing the perfect last shot of the campaign (in fact, it’s so spot-on, that Bungie community director Brian Jarrard confirms that, unlike previous titles, there’s no additional cinematic or end-scene for finishing on Legendary difficulty — everyone sees the same last scene), and playing round after round of multiplayer, I can say that while I admire and respect every previous Halo title, Reach is the Halo that I absolutely love.
GamePro (100/100): The only thing missing from this impressive entry is a number “4″ in the title, because for all intents and purposes, Reach feels like the next big thing in the Halo franchise.
Joystiq (100/100): ODST could have been a clever little shimmy, but it came out a misstep. Reach brings us right back into the dance that hooked us nine years ago, introduces some cool new steps, and leaves us twirling in enchantment as Bungie graciously bows out. Just keep twirling, Spartan.
Game Revolution (100/100): While no game will ever be perfect, Halo: Reach is as close as Bungie is going to get with the series, and I think they knew that going in. So they did their damndest to make sure it lived up to its namesake, probably even more so than Halo 3 did.
Buy Halo: Reach from PlayAsia for $45 (XBox 360)
Microsoft Unveils New Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
Microsoft has announced a new wireless controller for the Xbox 360. It features a new D-Pad that can be raised, a more thumb friendly concave analog stick and ABXY buttons are now monochrome translucent. The controller comes pre-packaged with Microsoft’s Play and Charge kit and it will retail at $64.99.
Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Coming Soon
Microsoft will soon release a Halo:Reach Xbox 360 Slim bundle for $400 this holiday season.
The limited time bundle comes with the Halo: Reach game, silver 250GB 360 slim and two wireless controllers.
Wal-Mart Offering Kinect Bundle For $199
Wal-Mart has started pre-orders on the new Microsoft Kinect bundle priced at $199. You will get a $30 Wal-Mart eGift Card, and one of the launch titles such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, Dance Central, Joy Ride, Kinectimals, Kinect Sports and Kinect Adventures.
Source: Kinect for Xbox 360 Bundle w/ Choice of Game & Bonus $30 Walmart.com eGift Card
