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The Return of Ratchet and Clank

November 23rd, 2009

Since they first appeared on the Play Station 2 in 2002, Ratchet and Clank have been the stars of some of the most popular games in Play Station history. The franchise has seen 7 Ratchet and Clank titles released between the Play Station 2, Play Station Portable, and now the Play Station 3. There have also been games starring Ratchet by himself, and Clank by himself.

Now they are back in another triple A title for the PS3, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time. This game is a direct sequel to the last PS3 outing, Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. The newest game will tie up all the loose ends from the series and give the fans of the franchise answers to some of the biggest questions of the franchise. The secrets will have to be found out by playing the game; I am not going to give away any spoilers. Just know that fans of the franchise will not be disappointed.

The Ratchet and Clank series, released by Sony and developed by Insomnia has always delivered high quality games, with rich detailed levels, memorable characters, and some of the most outrageous weapons in any video game ever. Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time builds on the outstanding development of the previous titles in the franchise, and is without question the most well developed title in the series.

It has all the action and all the humor that has been a trademark of the series and it has never looked better delivering the thrills and laughs. Gamers also expect vast and open worlds to explore with amazing backdrops and amazing scenery. This game doesn’t fail in that regard either. The visuals are stunning and the platforming segments are intense and intuitive. One of the biggest draws to the game, if not the biggest are the variety and uniqueness of the weapons and bosses. The series has always prided itself on unique weapons and unique ways to use those weapons. This game delivers on all fronts.

Ratchet and Clank is one of the most popular Play Station franchises ever, with more then 16 million games sold world wide since their debut on the Play Station 2 in 2002. The latest installment, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is a direct sequel to the first Play Station 3 installment and may be the last title in the franchise. Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time builds on the outstanding development of the previous titles in the franchise, and is without question the most well developed title in the series. This is an outstanding game that appeals to the fans of the franchise, as well as people that are new to Ratchet and Clank, and should definitely be added to your game collection.

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A Final Fantasy VII Prequel For The PSP

November 18th, 2009

In’97 Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII, which quickly became one of the most popular titles in the history of the Final Fantasy franchise, and it still is today. The game is so popular that in 2005 Square Enix released a CGI movie titled Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, which was a sequel to the story in the game. While this helped keep the legacy of Final Fantasy VII alive, many fans are still hoping for another Final Fantasy VII game.

Square Enix has not delivered a sequel to FFVII, but a prequel, titled Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. This game is available exclusively on the Play Station Portable, which provides excellent graphics and superior game play for a hand held device. But what if you don’t own a Play Station Portable, is the game worth it to go out and purchase one, is it worth it to even purchase the game itself?

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII has received outstanding reviews from gamers and critics. The graphics and game play on the Play Station Portable are also terrific. Whether you are a hardcore fan of the original Final Fantasy VII, or are new to the Final Fantasy franchise, you will soon become immersed in the world, and enthralled by the excellent story. If you have a Play Station Portable this is definitely a title that is worth picking up, and if you are a Final Fantasy fan it is a must own.

The style of play in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is somewhat different than the original Final Fantasy VII. While the original was a turn based RPG, this new installment is a free form battle system that allows you to control one character at a time with the freedom to move around during battles while you are attacking. All of the principal characters from Final Fantasy VII are back, but your main character, Zack, is newly introduced during the game.

This is an outstanding game that will help provide additional details about the events leading up to the original Final Fantasy VII. The only complaint about this game is that the process to increase your characters level is random, and not as fully developed as some of the other Final Fantasy titles. Aside from that one issue this is a great game that will you enjoy playing for many hours.

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The Rolling Stones

November 10th, 2009

For decades fans have debated who is the greatest rock band of all time. Despite what some of today’s youth may believe, the vast majority of bands who should even be considered in this discussion were first introduced in the’60s and’70s, and many of them were part of the British invasion. When you talk about the greatest rock bands ever some of the most common bands in the discussion are The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, AC/DC and The Byrds. In the end, though, the debate always comes down to the big two, The Beatles vs. The Stones.

It is like a great debate when you get into a room with Beatles and Stones fans. Who is the greatest band of all time? For me it is the Beatles. Although the Rolling Stones are an influential and popular band, whose music I do enjoy, The popularity, influence and originality of the Beatles can never be topped.

No one can deny that the Rolling Stones are great. They have a lot of excellent songs in their catalog, with the majority of their hit being written before’70. This is not to say that they never had a great song after’70, but they were few and far between.

At the time of their prime they commanded attention when they performed. They had a wonderful British rock sound mixed with gritty jazz and American southern rock. They infused all kinds of music sounds and were a force to be reckoned with. In the seventies they even stayed true to the times and incorporated some disco, which was all the craze, while still keeping their rock edge.

Unfortunately the Rolling Stones never knew when to quit, and to me this is their downfall. The Beatles made a choice to end their careers while they were still on top. This left their fans wanting more, and kept them popular over the last four decades. The Rolling Stones, however, decided to take a different path. They continued to make albums and tour, well past their prime, and it just did not work well. When you are a mega fan you want to see your band at 100% and insisted the Rolling Stones were only able to give us 50% as they got older in age. So although you were still able to see the band, it was not as great of a show, as the ones that were witnessed back in the day.

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The Decepticons Strike Back – Transformers 2

October 30th, 2009

The first Transformers movie was a huge hit and so it was natural that the studio would want to cash in on the new found popularity of the franchise. So this month sees the release of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray. So is it better than the first film? It certainly is bigger and louder and filled with even more of the over the top giant robots in disguise action of its predecessor. I don’t think that I can say it was any better, but it was at least as good, for the type of movie that it is. It is an action movie first and foremost and a science fiction story secondly.

All of the stars from the first movie are back. John Turturro, Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson all reprise their roles from the first Trnasformers movie, and all do a servicable job considering they often have to interact with their CGI co-stars. Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen was directed by Michael Bay, who also directed the original. Bay’s passion for big action movies and large explosions can again be seen throughout the movie.

Also, just for the record, I don’t think that it is necessary to have the robots use foul language. I understand that in the heat of battle and when everything is going up in flames, the soldiers and human characters would naturally use that sort of language, but the robots don’t need to. Anyway, the special effects are breathtaking and the film makers do a great job of bringing the action alive.

The story on the other hand is a little concocted, but that’s what they needed to do to bring everybody back together again. I understand. You don’t go to this type of movie for the story anyway. If you want to spend a couple of hours getting away from the doldrums of everyday life and watch things blow up on the screen, then this is the kind of movie you will love. Not a classic, but a pretty fun movie to watch. The DVD comes with all the extra stuff you would want packed onto two discs and the Blu-ray comes with the extra digital download disc which is great for putting on your computer or IPod.

This movie is not quite as good as the first in the series and I am sure we will get to see if they put the story telling back together for the third one in a couple of years. I am sure they have already started working on it.

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The New Face Of Music Games

October 19th, 2009

There is a video game revolution going on and if you are a rocker, you probably already know about it and love it. I have not found any video game fan yet that doesn’t love playing Rock Band or Guitar Hero. They have been a phenomenon in the video game industry and have helped make video gaming an accepted recreational activity. It has accounted for most of the growth in the industry over the past three years and doesn’t look to slow down any time soon.

Even those that are not fans of rock music or heavy metal enjoy playing these games, however many of them were looking for something that was more in their realm of music. There were individuals that are looking for more techno and hip hop music games, like the music they hear at the clubs. Well, now their prayers have been answered. DJ Hero is the next revolutionary game that is being brought to us by the creators of guitar hero. Although this game does not come with a guitar, a set of drums or a microphone, it does come with something so unique, that many will not be able to guess. It is a music item that millions will be able to recognize and thousands have wanted to work with at one point. DJ Hero comes complete with a DJ turntable!

The turntable is similar to a realistic turntable that a real DJ would use, with the same knobs, buttons and sliders. While the song plays on your TV screen, you will need to operate the turntable, pressing the buttons that correspond to those that appear while the song progresses. It may take some time to acclimate yourself with the new turntable controller, but there are tutorials to help, and after some practice you will be ready to take on the various songs in the game.

The tracks that are included in the game are varied, so that anyone that is not a fan of this music genre will be able to still enjoy the game play, while hearing a song here and there that they can enjoy. Each track is performed by famous DJ’s and are put together so well that even if it is not your favorite music genre you will still enjoy the tracks that you are hearing and you will be able to appreciate the time it took to put each of these tracks together.

DJ Hero is now available for all of the major gaming platforms, and costs approximately $150. While DJ Hero is not as expensive as a full Rock Band or Guitar Hero set, it is still costly. With all of the new Rock Band and Guitar Hero titles being released you may have to choose between one or the other, but if you enjoy club music and hip hop, then DJ Hero is the way to go.

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The Wonderful Harmony of Michale Buble

October 6th, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

A popular favorite among lovers of the big band, swing and contemporary music genres, is Michael Buble. Although his album of full of cover songs, mostly, he adds a special touch to these old favorites and makes them his own.

Michael Buble adds a little skat here and there to his songs, that make the listeners go wild. They enjoy hearing him sing their favorites, and many compare him to singers from the Rat Pack era. He has an old sound and a voice that makes anything he sings enjoyable.

Although born in Canada, when Michael sings there is no trace of accent in his voice. He take many favorite standards and updates them so that they are his own. He has even made some duets, and paired up with some contemporary singers, such as Nelly Furtado. Most of his album has one or two contemporary tracks, but his big band sound is in all of them.

“Home” is Michale Buble’s most famous album, and since it’[s release fans have waited for more. You will be happy to learn that there is a new album scheduled for release later in the year. Between his album “Home” and the one that will soon be release, Michale has done so small music projects. There was a mini album release that he make for Hallmark, some movie soundtracks and a few singles.

His new album “Crazy Love” is scheduled to be released in December. This is a great surprise for Buble fans, and has them hoping that a new tour will not be far away from the album, release. Fans enjoy watching Michale Buble preform in person, as he is not only talented, but humorous.

Michael Buble sings the kind of music that appeals to any gender, or age for that matter. Children have been known to sing along, as well as grandparents, and parents in between. No matter what type of music is your favorite, I am sure every true music lover would benefit from owning a Michael Buble album. If you love Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, or any of those types of singers, you will not be disappointed in Michael.

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Getting Active With Wii

August 5th, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

EA Sports Active, exclusively for Nintendo Wii, was designed, with a group of fitness experts, to create a fun and easy to follow workout routine. The wii controlled tracks your movements, both upper and lower body, and enables you to view them on your television screen. It is an excellent tool for someone that is looking to get into shape, but uncomfortable with going into gyms and fitness centers.

There are various twenty minute routine, in EA Sports Active, and each day you will be challenged with a routine different from the last. EA Sports Active also provides you with a virtual trainer, for that needed motivation. All routine focus on upper and lower body fitness, however there are options for cardio, if that is what you would prefer.

Throughout your routine the intensity increases and the workout becomes more and more difficult. During the workout your personal trainer provides feedback to help keep you on track and guide you through your routine. You can set up custom routines and exercises that focus on specific parts of the body, and the game also keeps track of your progress and results. You are also able to see the calories you are burning in real time, which can provide a great deal of additional motivation.

With EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii, getting exercise and meeting your personal fitness goals is made fun and easy. The exercises in the game are fun, and you can also use the game to workout with a friend which can make the game more fun as well as more beneficial since working out with a friend can provide additional motivation. In multi-player mode, you and your friend can track your own workouts in a split screen setup. You are able to compete against each other which in turn often leads to a more intense workout.

Getting exercise from the comfort of you own living room has never been easier than it is with EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii. Using the motion sensing technology of the Wii’s controls the game is able to sense your movements, and a personal trainer provides helpful feedback and encouragement throughout your routine. The difficultly and intensity of your workout is based upon your personal level of fitness, making the game an excellent exercise option for anyone regardless of their current level of physical fitness. EA Sports Active can be purchased wherever video games are sold.

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Bringing the Beatles Into Your Home

August 5th, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

One of the biggest genres in the gaming world is music. As it continues to grow in popularity, systems are always trying to deliver a game better then the last. The Rock Band enterprise has successfully accomplished this task with there latest version, The Beatles: Rock band. This game gives gamers an opportunity to take on the roles of musical legends; John, Paul, Ringo and George, as it gives them to experience what it would have felt like to belong to one of the most legendary groups.

After a long attempt and achieving the “go ahead” from The Beatles, the game that many thought they may never see is scheduled to release in September. The release is going to be a joyous moment for Beatles fans, and lovers of the music game genres.

The Beatles: Rock Band has forty five of some of the most memorable Beatles songs ever. You can choose to play guitar, bass, drum or utilize your vocal abilities in karaoke style. There are songs for all fans including, Can’t Buy Me Love, Revolution and I Am the Walrus. Game play is also exciting as you can play alone, with friends, or online with people from around the world.

Like the original Rock Band titles, downloadable content will be available. New songs can be purchased for a small fee through the online store. XBox 360 users will get first crack at The Beatles: Rock Band DLC, but PS3 and Wii owners will get their chance shortly after release as well. Pricing is expected to be in line with other Rock Band releases, meaning customers can expect to pay around 2-3 dollars per additional song.

There is one difference with The Beatles: Rock Band, that many may see as a drawback to the game. Due to the licensing restriction, you will only be able to play downloadable Beatles tracks with the Beatles game. There is not interactivity allowed with Rock Band 1 and Rock Band 2 tracks. The Beatles tracks will not be able to be downloaded onto your hard drive and you are also not able to utilize other DCL while playing The Beatles: Rock Band.

All in all, this is going to be of the best games that Rock Band has put together. No matter if you are a fan of the music games or a long time Beatles fanatic, it is one of the best opportunities to experience, one of, the worlds greatest legends ever.

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A Look At Transformers 2 For Nintendo Wii

July 7th, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

Transformers 2: Revenge of The Fallen Autobots, well by now nearly everyone on the planet has heard of this new release movie and if they haven’t seen it yet, they are probably anxiously awaiting their trip to the theater to see this movie, which is more spectacular than the first. Based on the Transformer toys made by Hasbro, these bots are making their encore performance on the big screen and fans both young and old could not be happier about their return.

Based on the sequel movie, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Autobots Wii was release in timing with the film release in theatres. You can choose between an Autobot or a Deception and play through intense, high pressure levels. The game has graphics like none other and the enjoyment is for those of all ages (12 and up that is).

There are numerous Transformer characters for you to choose from, each with different personalities, abilities and weapons. It makes no difference if you decide to save the earth or annihilate it, your gaming experience will still be intense and full of action and missions.

Unlike its predecessor, Transformers: The Game, released back with the release of the first movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, back in 2007 this game focuses less on open world gaming and more on mission play although the mission play is structured, it is also varied depending on which side you of the battles you are on.

The game includes classic characters such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Ironhide along with some of the newer characters. As you play and complete mission you unlock others, which gives you the ability to choice how you want to play them the next time around. Since this is a game that you can choose sides and the missions vary depending on the sides you choose you can play the game over and over and there is always something new. It is truly the hottest Wii game currently available!

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Guitar Hero III Bring Us a Legendary Song List

June 12th, 2009
by Patrick Daniels

One of the largest followings, in the world of gaming, has to be the Guitar Hero franchise. The ability to hold a guitar and interact with the controllers give people the feeling that they are a star musician. Each time a new version comes out, fans begin to talk of what will come out next. That is why Activision and Neversoft, have decided to come out with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

Legends of Rock, available on all major platform systems, is not just a slight update from the previous games, but is instead a fresh experience worthy of purchase even if you own the others in the Guitar Hero series. If you haven’t played any of the Guitar Hero games of the past, the premise is simple. Using the guitar controller, you play along to the music by hitting buttons on the controller as their corresponding shapes scroll down the screen in front of you. The basic tenant of the game is to correctly time your strumming – when done correctly, even the most amateur player can sound like a rock star.

While the game play in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is 99% similar to that of the previous games, the game boasts an entirely new and different soundtrack, which is arguably the best in the series. Along with the new songs comes an impressive list of rock and roll legends (hence the name) such as Slash and Jimi Hendrix that pop up as the game progresses. While the storyline is fairly straight forward and minimal, it’s important to remember that this game is not about story. The fun and replay factor is 100% from the ability to quickly pick up the controller and sound/feel like a rock star.

The sound on Guitar Hero III is incredible, especially on a surround sound system. The game appropriately cranks up the sound when you want it to the most. The graphics leave a lot to be desired, however, as I said about the storyline…This is a game about the music and not much more!

Legend of Rock is the perfect game if you are looking for a fun, easy to use, game to share with friends or family.

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