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Hydro Thunder Hurricane – XBLA Review

Dylan Radcliffe
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Game Name: Hydro Thunder Hurricane
Platforms: Xbox 360
Publisher(s): Xbox LIVE Arcade
Developer(s): Vector Unit
Genre(s): Racing Games
Release Date: 7-28-2010
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Alcohol Reference Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1200MSP ($15 USD)

Story
“Hydro Thunder Hurricane™ is the all new, full-featured sequel to the legendary arcade racer. Featuring rocket-powered speedboats blasting across amazing dynamic water, gorgeous visuals, and interactive environments packed with shortcuts and surprises, this is the adrenaline-drenched sequel fans have been waiting for. Pit your rocket powered speedboat against 15 opponents in single-player races and championships. Hone your speedboat skills in the new Ring Master and Gauntlet modes. Dive into intense multiplayer races with up to eight players over Xbox LIVE, up to four players locally, or even mix local and online games!”

Hydro Thunder Hurricane doesn’t have much of a story. You race through the levels that aren’t connected, and you unlock a bunch of boats based on the points you collect. Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a time trial game at its heart. The leaderboards and attempting to get the best time is what this game is all about.


Gameplay
Initially Hydro Thunder Hurricane may seem like a standard arcade racing game, but it really isn’t just that. There are multiple modes, multiple unlockables, leaderboards, and an online mode. This game has a lot to offer, it just may not have what everyone wants.

Hydro Thunder Hurricane is still a racing game. The thing about this game though, is that you aren’t really racing the AI. Instead of racing the AI you race the clock. The AI don’t even all start at the same spot as you, a lot of them start way ahead of you within the race. While you technically are racing the people, you just need to beat the time that each person is going to make when they cross the finish line.

There are multiple modes in the game. The modes include: Race, Ring challenges, Gauntlets and Championships. Races are just straight up races to come in first place. Ring Challenges require you to drive through the rings and get the best time on the track possible. Gauntlets require you to go through the level without hitting any of the explosives (this is my favorite game mode). Finally, championships require you to do a series of races one after the other and get good positions in order to move on.

Throughout the game you can unlock more boats, tracks, and skins for the boats. The boats and tracks are unlocked by getting credits which gain by coming in first, second, or third. The better you place and the harder the mode the more credits you earn. Extra skins for the boats are unlocked by doing certain tasks, such as finding all the hidden packages on a level or completing a certain stage in first place.

The game also features multiplayer, where you race against people online. The nice bit about the multiplayer in this game is that it allows up to 4 players to split screen and go online against other players around the world. You don’t see this kind of support very often, and it is a nice touch for people with children or brothers.


Audio & Graphics
The audio is pretty bad. The theme song is repetitive, the announcer is annoying, and the sound effects sound oddly familiar from a really old game. I don’t know if the audio was the last thing on the developers list of things to update or what happened with it. There isn’t really anything good to say about the audio, because it flat out isn’t that good.

The Graphics are nice for a revived classic. The developers seem to have attempted to keep the graphics as true as possible to the original. The levels are pretty cool in design, and there are many routes through each level. As you speed up the world around you blurs and while this is nice to simulate speed, it impairs your vision and makes driving the boat pretty hard.


Achievements
The Achievements in Hydro Thunder Hurricane Reward you quickly and then give you less and less achievement points the farther you get into the game. If you actually look at the achievements, everything seems backwards. The easy things reward huge chunks of gamerscore, and the hard things reward a small amount. It is nice for casual players that don’t like going for all the achievements, but for those that go for them all the work doesn’t seem worth the reward. Aside from a slight reward ratio problem, the overall achievement list is pretty nice and will get you playing everything and playing it all a lot to get all the achievements.

The Achievement List Is:

  • Splish Splash – 35 – Earn a bronze or better in any Single Player event.
  • It’s a Start – 20 – Earn a bronze trophy or better on every track in Single Player Race Mode.
  • Medal Master – 10 – Earn a bronze trophy or better in every event in the Single Player game.
  • Special Delivery – 5 – Collect 80 hidden packages.
  • Golden Delicious – 10 – Earn a gold trophy in every event in the Single Player game.
  • Taste My Wake – 10 – Take first in 10 online Multiplayer events.
  • People Person – 20 – Earn 10,000 credits playing online or local Multiplayer events.
  • Humans Gooood – 10 – Play a 4 way local Multiplayer race in which all the humans beat all the AI.
  • Ding Dong – 10 – Hit one buoy at every checkpoint while racing Lake Powell and still take first.
  • Spare Change – 35 – Earn 1,000 credits.
  • Cha Ching! – 25 – Earn 5,000 credits.
  • Loco For Thunder Pops – 10 – Earn 100,000 credits.

There are also 2 Avatar Awards. Check the video below for what they look like.

  • Hydro Thunder Hurricane T-shirt : Get 500 Credits
  • Razorback Toy Boat : get 18,500 Credits

Overview
Hydro Thunder Hurricane brings back everything that was loved about the originals, while adding new levels, modes, and other extras. The game at heart is more of a time trial based game, where you are racing against the clock rather than the other racers. There are other racers in Race mode, but they just get in the way. The game is all about finding the quickest route through the level and getting the best time on the leaderboards. There are things within the game that people will enjoy without the use of the leaderboards, but you will enjoy Hydro Thunder Hurricane a lot more if you are the type that likes to compete for the best time. While many people will enjoy the game at first, the leaderboards are what will keep people coming back.
I give Hydro Thunder Hurricane
8-5-capsules-out-of-10

Pros

  • Relive what you loved in the originals
  • Leaderboards to compete for best times
  • 4 player split screen off and online

Cons

  • Audio is terrible
  • Physics may take a while to get used to
  • Stupid AI boats

Kane & Lynch 2 Demo now available on Xbox Live Marketplace

Philip Federico
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The psyco and the mad mad man are back BABY !! YEAH !!  .. Try out the demo that’s just gone live on Xbox Live Marketplace right now …

Play Kane & Lynch 2, a raw and brutal crime shooter that redefines the way you experience gaming, delivering an unmatched sense of realism and intensity. The Demo includes relentless action in single player and online multiplayer. Play as psychopath Lynch, wanted by the entire underworld and on the run in the backstreets and rooftops of Shanghai.  Get to play Fragile Alliance, the acclaimed multiplayer heist game based on greed, betrayal & revenge, now extended with more risk and more rewards. Get in, steal the loot, and get out in 4 minutes, but trust no one, and I do mean NO ONE !!

New Screens from the Red Dead Redemption Legends and Killers Pack

Philip Federico
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Coming next month for download on PlayStation Network (AUD$15.95) and Xbox LIVE (800 Microsoft Points), the Legends and Killers Pack for Red Dead Redemption includes 8 new Multiplayer characters from Red Dead Revolver, plus 9 new Multiplayer map locations and the new Tomahawk projectile weapon which includes its own unique set of challenges. 

Check out some new screens from the Legends & Killers Pack (you can also see them in HD over at the Red Dead Redemption Official Site’s DLC page), and stay tuned for more details including the release date announcement and more.

Look at the size of this guy just below and don’t you love his make-shift horns 😉 … this is one bull you don’t want to take by the horns !!

Assassins Creed Brotherhood’s New Multiplayer looks Amazing….

Dustin Spencer
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Assassins Creed Brotherhood, which is to be released later this year promises to add multi-player. This feature is sure to bring a breath of fresh air into the largely popular series with this installment. Players can choose one of a wide selection of characters with their own signature weapons and assassination techniques, and match their skills against other players from all over the world in different game modes.

The critically acclaimed single player experience of Assassin’s Creed is back and better than ever as Ezio returns in a powerful struggle against the powerful Templar Order. Now a legendary Master Assassin, he must journey to Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy. Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood that will rally to his side. Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies.

When the new multi-player feature for the franchise was announced at E3, fans of the series have been excited to hear and see more on how this works. Ubisoft released a trailer at this years comic-con which you can check out below that is sure to have any amateur assassin counting down the days until release.

Assassins Creed Brotherhood drops on November 16th for the Xbox 360, PC, and PS3. For more information you can go to the official website by clicking here.

Playmate Sheridyn Fisher announced as ambassador for Mafia II…

Dustin Spencer
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Playmate Sheridyn Fisher announced as ambassador for Mafia II…

When it comes to any form of entertainment and how to promote your product, sex sells. In a brilliant and quite appealing move from 2K games, “The Face of Playboy Swim 2010,” Sheridyn Fisher, has now been announced as the official ambassador for Mafia II. This news is due to the fact that Playboy and 2K games are to use more than 50 of their vintage covers and Centerfolds in Mafia II as part of the unique in-game integration.

Born, bred and based on the Central Coast of Australia, Sheridyn is known for her cute-as-a-Bunny look and her girl-next-door attitude. Now the new face of Playboy Swim Australia, she has won the hearts of many of her fans by just being her fun-loving self. Modelling professionally for over seven years, Sheridyn enjoys all aspects of her career but still considers herself a “tomboy at heart,” loving nothing more than playing her PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

As part of her involvement with Mafia II, Sheridyn will be featured in an exclusive Mafia-inspired photo shoot with an Australian men’s magazine. She will also be making a special-guest appearance at the IGN Black Beta event that is being held at The Club on July 29, where gamers can register online to be one of the first in Australia to play Mafia II. In addition, the first 100 to attend the event will each receive a Mafia II t-shirt and a magazine copy of Sheridyn’s shoot.

Fisher had this to say on the announcement:

“I am thrilled to be an ambassador for Mafia II—it’s a great opportunity for me to release my inner geek!” said Sheridyn. “Mafia II is an awesome shooter, with an amazing story and environment – but my favourite bit is that you can collect more than 50 vintage Playboy Centerfolds! Being an avid gamer, I am so excited to be a part of the Mafia II Australian release and look forward to meeting other fans of the game at the Mafia II Black Beta Event.”

Marvel and Capcom, Street Fighter and Tekken, Mario and Sonic, Now Playboy and Mafia II. There is nothing wrong with adding some eye candy to mix into a solid title, especially when your main audience are men who are more than likely fans of the magazine or just “read them for the articles”. Either way, 2KGames is pulling out all the stops for this title which releases Australia and New Zealand on August 26, 2010 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC and for the U.S. on August 24th.

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor – Nintendo Wii Review

Dustin Spencer
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Game Name: Sin & Punishment: Star Successor
Platforms: Nintendo Wii
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Developer(s): Treasure
Genre(s): On Rail Shooter
Release Date: June 27, 2010 (US) May 7, 2010 (EU)
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Price: $49.99(USD)

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor is one of Nintendo’s most recent titles for the Wii and a follow-up to Sin & Punishment: Successor of the Earth which was only released in Japan for the Nintendo 64 and later released as a port for the Wii Virtual Console.

Story
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor has a decent story but it may be hard to follow for some. You take control of one of two main characters, Isa and Kachi. Isa Jo is a soldier protecting Kachi, a young girl who has amnesia while trying to escape from Nebulox, a group of enhanced humans. The story is told throughout many cut scenes with fully voiced dialogue. The story is original, rich, and complex but also can be really hard to follow at times as we never seen the first title in english.

One thing that was a huge plus is the character that these two protagonists have. Each are very easy to like and add charm to the game and really made me want to go further to get to know more about each of them as each has their own backstory you will discover the further you get into the game.

Gameplay
At the heart of Star Successor is the gameplay. You travel from one area to the next completely on rails while you control the character of your choice on the screen. Isa and Kachi play completely different so each brings a completely different experience to the table but the story stays the same no matter which character you are. One of the best features is that you can use the Wii-Mote/Nunchuck controls or use the Gamecube or Wii Classic Controller allowing the player with the most comfortable setup. I played with the Wii-Mote/Nunchuck setup on my run of the game.

The game plays like most rail shooters, but with the option of flying around the screen trying to dodge enemy incoming attacks. One of the most useful features is the melee which lets you take care of the foes when they are up close for an easy kill. Isa uses his sword-like weapon and Kachi has various kicks for this method. Players also have their standard gun which can be shot in rapid fire or charged to lock on to multiple enemies at once with a much more damaging shot. Strategy comes into play with every aspect of this, as you must dodge quickly and counter attacks to survive all while trying to hit the perfect shot off on an enemy. The difficulty can be controlled, and it gets harder as you go through the game. I died countless times but thanks to various checkpoints, was able to get right back in the action.

With each level I felt like I was playing something new as Star Successor is a title that knows how to switch it up to make things feel fresh. There are many bosses on each stage, each being different from the next. Controls for me worked extremely well and were precise. This is great to see as many shooters out there for the Wii can have a steep learning curve for you to have to get used for proper aim. I think anyone could pick this game up and play it easily without much prior experience. There are 7 Chapters in all in the game and with the scoring system with an online leaderboard, I found myself going back even after completion.

Sound & Graphics
The music in Star Successor fits perfectly with the environments but not the most memorable songs out there so while it is pleasant and easy to play to, it is nothing really noteworthy. The sound effects on the other hand were perfectly set to every enemy, attack, and I found really enhanced the overall experience in the game. There is also voice acting which is suited to each character fine and helps bring the characters to life as otherwise they might have been overshadowed by the top-notch game-play.

Graphics are some of the best I have seen on the Wii. Each area has something new and actively happening. Your eyes will be treated to a masterpiece as you notice all of the action on the screen for you to face and in the background the beautiful scenery is moving and brought to life by the colors and interesting creatures. Character models all look sharp and there will be floods of enemies to face at one time with no hiccups in gameplay leaving the game feeling smooth and polished. Each enemy is full of detail and not just some random sprite. I will say I did notice some plain looking areas within the game, going from one stunning world to a plain area made it seem lifeless compared to the stronger visual ones.

Overview
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor may not be for everyone. It was for me though. I feel like this game should be at least tried by all gamers as it truly is an experience. Even if you skip the cut-scenes to move past the story you could still get full enjoyment out of the title as the whole game puts you in a world that is visually stunning and feels like you are in a fast paced movie. I kept wanting to push through and found it hard to stop playing until the end as the gameplay is highly addicting and fun. For on rail titles I now have a high standard for what can happen on the Wii due to this title. If you want to find a game that has fast-paced action with likable characters and unique full of life environments, do not pass this one up!

I give Sin & Punishment: Star Successor:9-0-capsules-out-of-10

Crackdown 2 – Xbox 360 Review

Dylan Radcliffe
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Game Name: Crackdown 2
Platforms: Xbox 360
Publisher(s): Microsoft Game Studios
Developer(s): Ruffian Games
Genre(s): Action
Release Date: 7/6/2010
ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Blood and Gore Strong Language Violence
Price: $59.99 (USD)
Play the Demo Here

Story
“Crackdown 2 , the sequel to the award-winning 2007 blockbuster Crackdown, is the ultimate open-world action experience developed by Ruffian Games exclusively for Xbox 360. Featuring over-the-top action, a massive living world, stylish graphics and unmatched online capabilities, Crackdown 2 is the most complete action experience on Xbox 360.

In the vertical, free-form world of Pacific City, tensions are high and escalating exponentially between the Agency and its opposing factions, the Cell and the Freaks. Returning to Pacific City as an advanced Agent, you are judge, jury and executioner as you reclaim the city and eliminate all threats, either solo or with friends on Xbox LIVE.

Building upon the groundbreaking success of its predecessor, Crackdown 2 elevates the open-world genre to unprecedented levels with the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experiences. Friends around the world will be able to sweep the streets of crime and lawlessness with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and restore justice to Pacific City—by any means necessary.”

Crackdown 2 is a sequel to the original Crackdown. You are returning to the same city, but it has been heavily damaged and buildings and streets are worse then you left them. Agents, Freaks, and Cell fight wherever you go. As an agent it is your job to reclaim the city and remove the Cell and Freak Factions from the equation.


Gameplay
A large chunk of the game consists of collecting things and doing a whole bunch of side quests. Orbs are scattered everywhere and collecting them will consume a huge chunk of your time as you explore the sandbox city. There are tons of things to do in the city that pretty much anyone can enjoy. Races, orbs, stunt rings, missions, tons of freaks to kill. There is a lot to do.

The main story missions are lacking, and just feel like the same thing over and over again. The worst part is that you don’t even get very hi in level by just doing the main missions. Along with repetitive missions, the overall story isn’t that good either. You never really get the feeling of accomplishment, because you are simply doing the same thing over and over and over again.

A large chunk of the game consists of leveling up your character. Based on what you do in the game, certain skills will level up. Some of the skills are cool, like raising your agility lets you jump farther and higher. The other skills give you better guns or vehicles, like driving, shooting, or explosives. Strength lets you pick up heavier things and hit harder. Saldy, melee combat is still pretty bad and not that fun. Stick with your guns and rocket launchers. BOOM!

The sandbox city lets you do pretty much anything you want to do. You don’t have to ever do what the game wants you to do. Just want to blow a whole bunch of people up? You can! Want to race friends around town? You can do that too! Want to take a helicopter and drag a chain of cars below you? You can even do that! You can do pretty much anything in Crackdown 2, and it is even more fun with a whole bunch of friends.

So many things to do, what better way to do it all then with a bunch of friends? Crackdown 2 lets you explore the entire city and do pretty much anything with up to 3 other friends. Bringing friends into the game makes everything a lot more fun. You can all do things together, or do it separate. The game keeps track of everyone’s collection status separately, so you only see the stuff you need and they only see the stuff they need. It is a nice touch and keeps Co-op a lot more inviting. Friends can jump in at any time, and the host sets permissions for who can join.


Audio & Graphics
The only noticeable audio is the Agency overlord voice. He will help you in the beginning by telling you what to do, but later in the game he just continually repeats himself, which gets kind of annoying. Explosions are pretty epic but everything else seems to be muffled and not as impressive as it could be.

For a sequel this game’s graphics look too similar to the first game, actually the graphics look like they should be from a game that came out 3 years ago. This may be for the sake of being able to put hundreds of freaks on the screen at one time, but then I would expect there to be no framrate lagg. Sadly, when things get wild and awesome, the moment is ruined by a terrible framerate that slows all the action down. The slowed framerate really ruins the fighting and shooting in the game.


Achievements
The achievements in Crackdown 2 pretty much require you to do everything possible in the game. Collect everything, do all the races, do all the missions, do everything. There are also a series of miscellaneous tasks such as causing a bunch of explosions in a small period of time, or ground pounding a whole bunch of freaks. There are even co-op achievements specifically designed to be achieved by you and a bunch of friends together. The great thing about the achievements in Crackdown 2 is you can get them all while online with a bunch of friends, you can all be exploring the city looking for your own specific orbs or you can collect the Xbox Live orbs together. Since each player only sees his own orbs, it lets everyone online do their own thing or help each other achieve the achievements. While the achievements in Crackdown 2 aren’t easy to achieve they are a lot of fun to achieve while playing with a bunch of friends.

See the Achievement List Here

Overview
Crackdown 2 is more of the same from the first game. If you loved the first game and are dying to get your hands on some more Crackdown goodness then pick up this sequel. While this game is a sequel it feels more like a revival rather than a full sequel. The Main quests are repetitive and pretty much just the same thing over and over again. Collecting everything is a lot of fun, and upgrading all your skills makes you feel powerful, but Crackdown 2 is pretty much just its Predecessor with a few additions. 4 player co-op is really nice, but the game just feels too much of the same stuff.
I give Crackdown 2
7-5-capsules-out-of-10

Pros

  • Sandbox city
  • 4 player Co-op
  • Tons of stuff to collect and do

Cons

  • Story is lacking
  • Textures and Framerate are poor
  • More of the same from the first

Achievements – Crackdown 2

Dylan Radcliffe
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First Hurdle20
Survive Agent Diagnostics and earn deployment into Pacific City.

Get Connected20
Locate and activate an Absorption Unit, alone or with another Agent.

Plugged In50
Locate and activate every Absorption Unit in Pacific City, alone or with another Agent.

Big Bang20
Oversee the deployment and successful detonation of a Beacon, alone or with another Agent.

Hope Springs Savior50
Detonate every Beacon in Hope Springs, alone or with another Agent.

Green Bay Savior50
Detonate every Beacon in Green Bay, alone or with another Agent.

Unity Heights Savior50
Detonate every Beacon in Unity Heights, alone or with another Agent.

Light Bringer20
Detonate every Beacon in Pacific City, alone or with another Agent.

All Under Control20
Secure all Tactical Locations within one Cell stronghold, alone or with another Agent.

Location, Location, Location50
Secure every Tactical Location in Pacific City for the Agency, alone or with another Agent.

Pest Control10
Clear out and close down a Freak Breach, alone or with another Agent.

The Closer20
Close down every Freak Breach in Pacific City, alone or with another Agent.

Tower Power20
Complete the final phase of Project Sunburst at Agency Tower, alone or with another Agent.

Tellin’ Stories10
Collect and listen to an Audio Log.

Closed Book20
Collect and listen to every Audio Log in Pacific City.

In Plain Sight10
Find and collect a Hidden Orb.

Sixth Sense30
Find and collect every Hidden Orb in Pacific City.

First Rung of the Ladder10
Find and collect an Agility Orb

King of the World50
Find and collect every Agility Orb in Pacific City.

In the Net10
Catch an Agility Renegade Orb or Driving Renegade Orb.

Renegade Runner20
Find and collect every Renegade Agility Orb in Pacific City.

Renegade Racer20
Find and collect every Renegade Driving Orb in Pacific City.

Speed Demon10
Complete a Road or Rooftop Race

Street Racer20
Complete every Road Race in Pacific City.

Rooftop Racer20
Complete every Rooftop Race in Pacific City.

Wingsuit Racer20
Glide through every Wingsuit Stunt Ring in Pacific City.

Stuntman20
Jump a vehicle through every Vehicle Stunt Ring in Pacific City.

LIVE and let LIVE10
Collect every Online Orb in Pacific City.

Who’s the Daddy?50
Develop each of your skills to their maximum levels.

Solid Block of Orbsome50
Find and collect every Agility, Hidden, Renegade and Online Orb in Pacific City.

Jack of all Trades20
Complete one of every objective type in Pacific City.

Pebble Dash10
From the top of full-height Agency Tower, leap into the chimney stack and live to tell the tale.

City Glider10
Wingsuit glide through the airspace of all islands in Pacific City without touching down.

Squad City Glider20
4 Agents, Wingsuit-glide through the airspace of all islands in city within 30 secs of leader.

Open up a Can10
Kill 5 enemies with a single gas cylinder.

Co-op Keepy-Up10
Pass a vehicle back and forth between Agents 3x using UV shotguns. Vehicle must not hit the ground.

Yippee-Kai-Yay10
Drive an Agency SUV into an airborne helicopter.

Strike!10
Kill 25 Freaks with thrown objects or vehicles.

Victory Roll10
Alone or with another Agent, kill an enemy with a mounted turret while airborne and upside-down!

Mosh Pit10
Land 20 successful hand-to-hand attacks in a chain. Under 3 secs between attacks to chain them.

Scarface10
Use the minigun to amass 20 enemy kills in a 10 second period.

Zero Factor10
Use a UV weapon to amass 20 Freak kills in a 10 second period.

Street Sweeper10
While driving a vehicle kill 5 enemies in a single power slide.

Pin Cushion10
Use Harpoon Gun to pin 5 enemies to a single vehicle.

Bomberman10
Create 30 explosions in 60 seconds.

25 Ways to Die10
Find 25 unique ways to destroy your cloned body.

Car Jump10
Leap from one fast moving vehicle to another.

Chopper Stomper10
Leap from an airborne Agency helicopter and using a Ground Strike, kill at least one enemy.

Party Bus10
Four Agents; one driver and three gunners, on a Battle Bus. Must jump through a Vehicle Stunt Ring.

Pile Driver10
Kill 5 enemies with a single Ground Strike.

Battle vs Chess Takes the Classic to the Next Level

Dustin Spencer
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For centuries, the game of chess has been one of the most loved and treasured games around the world. There have been countless versions including many video games to come out featuring everything from the timeless classic board game to complete reincarnations that try to change it up for younger generations. There are literally thousands of people who have the game built into their daily routine. Sadly many younger gamers pass it off as too complicated or boring and never give chess much of a passing look. Either way, without chess we might not have half of the popular strategy games we do have today as most have evolved using the formula straight from the timeless classic.

Southpeak Games and Topware are bringing a stunning recreation of the classic to life with the new “Battle vs Chess” for every single current platform this summer. Yes, that means the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PC and the Nintendo DS will all have the new title for chess lovers to look forward to.

The Features are set to include:

  • Multiple richly crafted army sets combined with six different gameboard envi-ronments introduce an unheard of visual complexity
  • Utilizing the famous Fritz11! chess software program, equipped with 10 distinct levels of difficulty, participants of all skill levels are provided with an appropri-ate degree of challenge
  • The state of the art 3D graphics engine powers the breath taking visuals through the incorporation of HDR and particle effects
  • Cinematic animated sequences pull players into the action of the game
  • The innovative fusion of professional chess software and action oriented fighting simulations result in a strategic action experience unlike anything before

For anyone wanting a fresh new approach at chess or that are just wanting to have a solid game to own that the whole family can get in on, this may be for you. Battle vs Chess is currently set for release on August 31st of this year.

Starcraft toys are looking cool

Dylan Radcliffe
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Do you like Starcraft 2? Do you also like dolls – er- I mean action figures? Well blizzard has these awesome new action figures based on their StarCraft game. These toys look pretty cool, but I don’t think they are meant to be removed from the box.

The action figures include Terran Space Marine,  Zeratul and Jim Raynor. They are set to go on sale around Spring 2011. I prefer sword replicas over action figures, but to all their own I guess.

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