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Halo 3: ODST Reviews, Reception, FAQs and more

Jason Rybka — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:50:47 +0000

Still on the fence about Halo 3: ODST ? Take a look at About.com's review of the game here: Halo 3 ODST review , or look at the other excellent resources below. Halo 3: ODST miniFAQ joystiq.com Whether you're preparing to drop right in or are wavering outside the enlistment office, this is your basic field guide to Halo 3: ODST. Jump to a specific answer by clicking on a question below, or view the entire FAQ after the break: ... Halo 3: ODST review digitlebattle.com In conclusion, Halo 3 ODST will probably satisfy the hard core Halo fans, as the campaign, while repetitive at times, is satisfying and the Firefight mode is a great addition. However, it still seems a tad too expensive, ... Halo 3:ODST Review n4g.com GameInformer: Halo 3:ODST Review. 115. GameInformer: Someplace in the middle is where ODST will make its biggest impact. If, like me, you've found yourself slowly falling out of love with Halo over the years, ODST provides a fresh, ... Lens of Truth - Halo 3: ODST Review n4g.com lens of truth writes - "This week we take on Halo 3: O.D.S.T. for the Xbox 360. There have been many questions about Bungie's latest - How will the series hold up without Master Chief? Is this basically DLC? And most importantly, is it ... Review: Halo 3: ODST destructiod.com The Halo series is one of gaming's biggest franchises to date. From videogames, books, comics, toys, to clothes -- Halo was even almost turned into (and could very well still be) a Hollywoo... Game Hacks: Halo 3: ODST review chron.com Though the name of the game is Halo 3:ODST, you never see a Spartan throughout the single-player game. You'll see a familiar face, and if you notice a few of the names look and sound familiar, it's because the game is based on events ... Unlock all Halo 3 Armor digitlebattle.com Halo 3 introduced to us the new ability to customize your multi player character in a bunch of different ways. While some of these variations you will pretty much pick up by default (like the EVA variation just by completing campaign) ... Find the hidden skulls in Halo 3: ODST joystiq.com Gears of War COG and Locust Armor coming to Xbox Live Avatars; Last.fm on XBL: free to gold subscribers, 3 hours per month for others; Microsoft justifies price for Halo 3: ODST; Halo 3: ODST wireless controller is Gamestop exclusive ...

The Beatles Rock Band Reviews

Jason Rybka — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:07:06 +0000

Reviews for the newest Rock Band video game are still hitting the wire. Here are a couple stories that grabbed my attention. 'The Beatles: Rock Band' Secrets Revealed - mtv.com The release of "The Beatles: Rock Band" is the biggest thing since... well... since The Beatles! Bigger than Jesus? Hrm... no one's saying that. Not after all the trouble caused the the last time someone said that. ... The Beatles: Rock Band Review - totalvideogames.com Beatlemania rises again as The Fab Four convince us to pick up the platic guitars... Is 'The Beatles: Rock Band' Worth the Hype? - switched.com What we like: If you're a Beatles fan (and if you've got any interest in this game, we imagine you are), 'The Beatles: Rock Band' will exceed all expectations as an "authentically Beatles" experience. The game takes players through the ... The Beatles: Rock Band Review... - gamesareevil.com Greatest band ever? Yep. Greatest RockBand game ever? Rob think so. Let him convince you within. 3 reasons why 'The Beatles: Rock Band' won't reach expectations ... - stltoday.com The Beatles are too old to be new — Recently, a colleague of Game Guy's revealed in semi-confidence how excited he was that “The Beatles: Rock Band” was coming down the pike. Not just excited in the Merriam-Webster sense of the term, ... The Beatles: Rock Band review - electricpig.com The Beatles: Rock Band, the latest from the rival series to Guitar Hero, couldn't really be a much bigger game. They're the biggest band in the world, but.

"The Sims 3" Review

Matt Jo — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:17:11 +0000

I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I had my copy of "The Sims 3" in my hands. Didn't feel real. It was finally here. Years of waiting. Was it worth the anticipation? Yes. Is it perfect? Nope. But it passes the most important test. It's fun. Waiting to get through the Sims sleeping at night, not so much. I'm hoping a patch will fix the speed control issue. How are you enjoying "The Sims 3?" Things you don't like? Things you love? Stuff that surprised you? "The Sims 3" Review

New PSP Go revealed accidentally by Sony

Matt Jo — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:18:00 +0000

One of the worst-kept tech secrets of recent times has finally been outed, as photos and details of Sony's new PSP have been leaked online. Images and video of the PSP Go apparently turned up in the latest edition of Sony's Qore online magazine and were posted to the general web by Gaming Console Network . No UMD drive So far, it seems like most of the rumours were accurate - the PSP Go ditches the UMD drive in favour of 16GB of flash memory for storing games and there's a new Bluetooth radio, although it's not clear if the Wi-Fi link has been retained. The top of the PSP Go slides up to reveal controls underneath, including just one analogue joystick. It seems likely that a Memory Stick slot will be included to augment the 16GB of flash memory. Old PSP to stay Significantly, the Go will not replace the standard PSP 3000 - that will remain on sale, so it'll be interesting to see how Sony positions the pair and how much the newcomer will cost when it goes official at E3 this week. Related Stories Exclusive: iPhone review site in 'cash for reviews' scandal Will new PSP rely on speedy Memory Sticks? Apple employs Nintendo veteran Gaming anti-piracy chief blasts 'terrorists' Nintendo rules out making Gameboy-phone

Headplay Personal Cinema System – Product Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:08:27 +0000

I get to see a lot of the newest electronics to hit the market during trade shows and through other contacts. Over the years I have seen these eye glasses or units that promise great things but wind up either giving me a massive headache or just being lame. We had a topic hit out on the forums several months back about the Headplay "PCS" system and, of course, I wanted to voice my thoughts. After years of experiencing sales reps, PR guys and show girls forcing strange looking things over my head and say watch and you'll be amazed, I always ended up taking the darn thing off my head or eyes then after adjusting to the real life surroundings and getting mad that I even agreed to try it. Of course having that "gadget freak" in me I would try the next thing to show up and the cycle continued.

I have seen the demo videos of the Headplay "PCS" and the ads on the demo discs that come with OXM magazine. I also read very positive things in the magazines. I simply was not impressed with the whole "PCS" systems in the past. For years they have been trying to perfect it or at least get it to work as promised. Funny thing happened then after the topic was up on the forums. I happened to be contacted by Headplay. They even joined our forums to read the comments and they wanted to talk about a review of their product. I spoke with the person and while polite and seemed very cool, I still told him I would need time with the unit and I would be honest with the review. He agreed saying "we want to let people like you who have used other systems in the past to see why we are proud of our unit". So after a lengthy period of time with Headplay's Personal Cinema System, I am ready to tell you how it stacks up. Read the full review and you may be surprised at what I have to say.

AC/DC Live: Track Pack – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:47:36 +0000

You have seen the news about the new AC/DC Live: Track Pack. It's a Walmart and Sam's Club exclusive title. This will be a shorter review due to the nature of the track pack. AC/DC is one band that most of us older gamers grew up listening to. Their music is timeless and just good old fashion Rock & Roll. With only 18 tracks and not having the 1000 achievement points like most games, is the AC/DC Live: Track Pack worth buying? Read the full review and find out.

Blitz The League II – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:01 +0000

When I reviewed the last Blitz game, I gave it high praises for touching on topics that are in the NFL but are never really talked about. The last game was not a must have title but the fun and realistic topics made it very interesting to play. I stand by the last review and still from time to time enjoy playing it its fun plain and simple. When Midway announced the sequel, I knew it would push the envelope even further. I was really interested in seeing what direction Midway took with it. After playing Blitz The League II, I must say while it's not for the whole family, it's a lot of fun. Read the full review and see what they did right and what could have been better.

Mad Catz Double Cymbal Expansion Kit – Xbox 360 Product Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:59:10 +0000

When Harmonix announced that the new wireless drum kit for Rock Band 2 would allow cymbals to be added, it really caught my interest. The drum kit is nice but without cymbals it just loses some of the realistic feeling. I then saw that Mad Catz would be making the cymbals for the drums and I have to be honest I had some doubts. It wasn't because Mad Catz makes bad stuff. It was more thinking the maker of the drum kit should make the cymbals. I have tested the Mad Catz Double Expansion kit and I am really impressed. Read the full review to see why if you own a Rock Band 2 drum kit, you should think about adding these to your own kit.

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:39:28 +0000

One of my favorite original Xbox games was Mercenaries. The game has plenty of action and tons of stuff to blow up. It also had a great side angle. You had to keep all three factions happy or at least stay on their good side to a point. If not and you ticked off everyone, you either had to bribe someone or be out of luck. While the game mirrored current events, back then it was the action and story that drew me in. Of course being able to call in an air strike or stealing weapons for me to keep was another high point in the game. Because there was so much to do in the game, it was at the time the best sandbox game out there. It's been several years since the release of the first game and fans have been waiting eagerly to play the sequel. Now that it's out how does Mercenaries 2: World in Flames stack up when compared to the original? Read the full review and find out why it was a nice visit but not quite the same.

Mad Catz M.I.C. – Xbox 360 Product Review

Rich Reed — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:27:42 +0000

Playing Rock Band 2 is a definitely a blast, but if you are the singer, you have to decide how to deal with the controller. After turning on the Xbox 360 controller, putting on the headphones, plugging in the microphone, then where do you put the controller? It would have been a neat idea if Harmonix would have thought of a controller holster that would clip to your belt. I thought this issue might get resolved in the second game, but it did not. So when I saw Mad Catz has their own microphone with a built in controller nicknamed "M.I.C." microphone with integrated controller, I wanted to check it out. At $59.99 Mad Catz promises studio-like response and a great working microphone without the need of the controller. Did Mad Catz deliver as promised with The M.I.C. for the Xbox 360? Read the full review and find out.

Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass Guitar – Xbox 360 Product Review

Rich Reed — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:15:36 +0000

I am sure most of you have seen the Rock Band 2 TV commercial with the large Fender basses. The ad is a bit misleading since in the commercial they also show the ION Drum set and not the normal Rock Band 2 wireless drum set. In any case I wanted to try out the Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass for a few reasons including the split strum bar and the fact the Bass is 84% scale to a normal size bass. Now I know third party controllers have a reputation as not always being as good but I wanted to test it firsthand. Priced at $69.99 is the Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass worth the money or is it just another product trying to cash in on the Rock Band name? Read the full review and see why you may want to own one for yourself.

PDP Rock Band Stage Kit – Xbox 360 Product Review

Rich Reed — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:05:05 +0000

I promised that I would be posting reviews for the other Rock Band 2 instruments and accessories and I wanted to start with this one. PDP (formally known as Pelican) has a Rock Band Stage Kit shipping on October 26th. It works with Rock Band 1 or 2. It includes a fog machine with built in strobe light and an LED dongle that takes cues from the in-game sound track. Now it sounds great but is it worth it? Read the full PDP Rock Band Stage Kit for the Xbox 360 product review and find out.

Rock Band 2 – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:48:57 +0000

Last year I said that Rock Band was the best party game of 2007. I stand by that. If it had one flaw, it had to be the missing online full mode but still a blast to play. When Rock Band 2 was announced, I already knew I would enjoy it and with a full online mode and new instruments the game sounded better than the first. Let me say that Rock Band 2 found a way to improve what was already a fantastic party game. Read the full Rock Band 2 review and see why Harmonix has another hit on their hands.

NCAA Football 09 – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:12:34 +0000

The College football season is near and once again EA has brought out their NCAA Football series. It seems each year the release is earlier and earlier but for fans of college football it's a welcomed sports title. Last year, while solid, the game had some issues but was an enjoyable game and solid. I have been reading comments about this year's version and it only proves you can't make everyone happy. Read on to see why NCAA Football 09 may be the best one yet and why EA is taking the series in the right direction. The coin toss is over so let's kick off the full review.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:45:53 +0000

Guitar Hero has become a mega hit franchise and with World Tour going toe to toe against Rock Band. They seem to have it all. It will be interesting to see the set list for World Tour during E3. You would think with so many fans and gamers wanting more, any Guitar Hero game would deliver, right? Well, if you are talking about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, read the full review to see why the franchise should stick to what works best.

Battlefield: Bad Company – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:50:15 +0000

Battlefield has seen several changes since the franchise began. So, when I heard about the new changes and the multi-player modes, I was very interested. I also wanted to see the new Frostbite engine in action. The story for the single-player grabbed my interest so when the Beta came out, I got a chance to see the game. I liked the offline mode and thought the online gameplay was interesting. Now after playing the final version, let's catch up with the boys from Company B in the full Battlefield Bad Company review.

Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy – Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:05:13 +0000

Robert Ludlum struck gold with his novel about Jason Bourne. The movies have done extremely well also. It was no shock when the game was announced. Let's face it with a character like Jason Bourne it has some great possibilities. The problem with taking any well-known character and making a game based on their famous novels or films is getting it right for the fans. The game seems to have one thing already against it. Trying to tie it in with the movies has left it a little flat and in need of a different fighting system. Read the full review and find out what went wrong and right for the first Bourne game for the Xbox 360.

Grand Theft Auto IV: Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:36:13 +0000

The Grand Theft Auto series has been a hit for Rockstar games. It seemed with each new game the franchise added something new and addicting. In fact it's safe to say no other franchise in the industry has received as much attention by the media, ticked off parents and of course MR. Thompson. When San Andreas hit, it offered a decent story and plenty of action. So when the news of GTA IV arriving on the Xbox 360 with exclusive content hit, fans were excited. After a delay, the game hit to rave reviews and set amazing sales records. I expected the game to sell, well but I was a bit on the fence with all the perfect scores. Whenever a game gets amazing reviews, it can do one of two things. Either it's a great game and lives up to the reputation and hype or it can set gamers up for a disappointment. So I knew reviewing Grand Theft Auto IV was going to be difficult. After spending time in Liberty city and in Multiplayer, is the latest Grand Theft Auto IV the perfect game of the series? Read the full review and find out.

Burnout Paradise Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:22:57 +0000

The Burnout series has seen many changes since the first game made its way to the original Xbox console. I don't think even the developers knew what they had on their hands and the first game showed this. A mix of high speed racing mixed with rewards for crashing? Talk about a confusing game, but after the second and third installment Burnout finally found the right balance. Then Burnout Revenge promised to be the ultimate game of the series but was plagued with several issues including the loading times. In the crash events you would sit for 20 minutes waiting for the server to sync up. This hurt the game. The game's formula needed something different. The question is this: Does Burnout Paradise have the right formula to make it the ultimate game of the series? Read the full review and find out.

Project Sylpheed: Xbox 360 Review

Rich Reed — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:42:46 +0000

Back in the 90's Wing Commander set the bar for the cinematic shooter genre. The series had everything fans wanted including deep characters that were easy to root for or to hate and a great storyline. I would have to say this was my favorite series for the genre and still is to this day.