Title: Eagle Neptor ET-NPWSP410 WiiPAL 4-in-1 Sports Pack for Wii @ TestFreaks.com

Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/eagle-neptor-et-npwsp410-wiipal-4-in-1-sports-pack-for-wii/

Review Snipit:
“To add a touch of realism to these great party games, EagleTech has released the WiiPAL 4-in-1 Sports Pack. The WiiPALS Sports Pack features a remote controller handle and Baseball Bat, Tennis Racket and Golf Club attachments. Now swinging for the fences seems more realistic, hitting a backhand is more life like and hooking the golf ball into the water, never more simple. “

The PS3 is one of the most powerful gaming consoles ever made. It is also one of the best Blu-Ray players available. In fact, it is the reference player for the folks at Criterion Collection – link. The PS3 is also an upconverting DVD player, making regular DVDs look spectacular on HDTVs. Unfortunately, the PS3 uses Bluetooth instead or IR or RF for controller signal input. This makes using universal controllers such as the Logitech Harmony line impossible. Now if you have a high end home theater set up, then having to use a PS3 Sixaxis or Dual Shock remote as your BluRay remote is rather undesirable. Nyko has released the Blu-Wave remote which is a USB Dongle/IR remote setup which allows the use of a remote control with the PS3 instead of using a game controller. Another additional feature for the Blu-Wave is its compatibility with the Logitech Harmony remote series.

link:

http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9609&Itemid=1

Title: Speed Racer: The Videogame PS2 Review @ TestFreaks.com

Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/speed-racer-the-videogame-ps2-review/

Review Snipit:
“Most movie based video games really aren’t that good, but Speed Racer The Videogame does a great job at bringing the sights, sounds, action and even the overall feel of the Wachowskis movie to your little screen for you to be part of the action. Speed Racer the Videogame takes place after the events in the movie, so it’s sort of a continuation, but not really, as there’s no real story to the game just racing. ”

Title: Rockband 2 Xbox 360 Review @ TestFreaks.com

Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/rockband-2-xbox-360-review/

Review Snipit:
“Back in the eighties, I was known to play a mean air guitar to some of hair metal’s finest anthems. Luckily for myself and my loved ones, I gave up my budding air guitar career. Until, now….. Harmonix and EA, the makers of the original Rock Band video game, have unleashed their latest version of the rhythm game genre – Rock Band 2. “

I4U NEWS published a review of the Thrustmaster T-X3 Charge Hub for the Sony PS3.

Quote from the review:
“Today we looking at a PS3 accessory from Thrustmaster called the T-X3 Charge Hub. The hub charges two PS3 controllers and adds needed USB ports to the PS3.
We play lots of PS3 around my house, specifically we really like Rock Band.
The problem when you have all four ports on the PS3 packed with drums, guitars and a mic is that when a normal PS3 controller goes dead, you can’t even connect it to the system to use while it recharges. Thrustmaster has a product that fixes this issue called the T-X3 Charge Hub. Read on for all the details of the T-X3 Charge Hub.”

Full Review:
http://www.i4u.com/full-review-479.html

Any self-respecting Boy Scout knows that one should “Always Be Prepared”, and this holds true when playing video games. It has happened to me on more than one occasion that my controllers run out of battery life way before I am ready to put it down. There are several Xbox 360 battery chargers on the market, and I have tried them all. It’s great that you can charge multiple batteries at one time, but you still have to think about and manage your batteries. Why can’t my controllers automatically charge when I’m not using them?

Nyko has come to the rescue once again with their Xbox 360 Charge Base. Not only will this puppy charge your Xbox 360 controller, but it does so without you having to remove the battery!

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1357

I4U NEWS published a review of the Thrustmaster Glow Saber Duo Pack NW for the Nintendo Wii.

Quote from the review:
“Today we are looking at one of the coolest Nintendo Wii accessories ever, called the Thrustmaster Glow Saber Duo Pack NW. The devices are a pair of small light sabers that look like something right out of a Lucas movie.
It’s not often in the world of video game controllers that you see something that makes you go “wow that is cool.” Today we are going to look at a pair of accessories for the Nintendo Wii that will make you do just that. Star Wars fans, there controllers may well be the coolest accessory ever for the Wii. Read on for all the details on the Thrustmaster Glow Saber Duo Pack NW.”

Full Review:
http://www.i4u.com/full-review-477.html

Date: 08-21-2008 By Chris Gump

Star Wars cast aside, what you have here is a solid fighting game. Usually all a fighting game needs to be good is you, a friend, a couch, and some time to kill. Soul Calibur makes it so you don’t even have to have your friend physically sitting in the same room as you. All you need is the couch and time to kill. Fans of the series will like this game quite a bit, and newcomers can even be brought in by it. Even new players can be taken in by this game, or perhaps a player who hasn’t played any of the recent games of the series. All in all I’d say check this one out, the gameplay can be fun for hours on end, and online adds even more time to that.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=1006&p=1

Date: 08-08-2008 By Chris Gump

Sid Meier and his team have done an absolutely wonderful job at bringing the PC Civilization we all know and love and put it on the console. Not only that, but we have a 100% new game that is just as fun to play as the originals. There may not be as much depth and micromanagement, but I for one welcome these changes. I’ve always been a fan of the older Civilization games over the newer ones, so watching the series get back to basics is just fine by me. Now, here’s to hoping for a Civilization Revolution 2. Or maybe they’d like to just bring that remake of Colonization over to the consoles, and keep the functionality this game has. Doubtful, but hey, I can wish, right?

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=1000&p=1

NEW CONTENT – Beijing 2008 Xbox 360 and PS3 Reviews

TTGamer have today posted reviews for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Beijing 2008. While falling sort of the gold medal, SEGA take home silver with Beijing 2008 and have managed to make a reasonably enjoyable game that will keep fans of the Games busy for some time.

PS3 - http://gaming.tweaktown.com/articles/976/beijing_2008_ps3_review/index.html

Xbox 360 - http://gaming.tweaktown.com/articles/975/beijing_2008_xbox_360_review/index.html
Best Regards,

TTGamer Team
http://gaming.tweaktown.com

Video Game Retailer Creates Google Lively Room to Announce Giveaway Locations -

WILSONVILLE, Ore., July 14 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Microsoft’s recent announcement, a price drop on the XBOX 360 game system to $299.00, national video game retailer Game Crazy is giving away 299 XBOX consoles, accessories, games and controllers on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. To find out what retail locations will be participating in the giveaway, consumers and their avatars will have to visit the “Game Crazy Gaming Lounge” in “Lively,” a popular, new virtual world developed by Google (TM).

Game Crazy is one of the first company’s to leverage the virtual life in Lively. The video game retailer created the “Game Crazy Gaming Lounge,” a room where gamers can find out about the 299 XBOX give away, redeem rental coupons and chat with other gamers.

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NEW CONTENT – Pure Xbox 360 Hands-On Preview

TTGamer have today posted a hands-on preview of Pure for the Xbox 360 (also being released on PC and PS3). This ATV arcade style racer could prove to be one of 08’s biggest surprises. At the very least, it is certain to have some of the prettiest environments seen on the current consoles to date.

For more information, please visit - http://gaming.tweaktown.com/articles/971/pure_xbox_360_hands_on_preview/index.html
Best Regards,

TTGamer Team
http://gaming.tweaktown.com

Date: 07-10-2008 By Chris Gump

Arkanoid has withstood the test of time, from its first incarnation as Pong, on through its various changes throughout the years. But no matter what skin it wears, or how many bonuses, power ups, and backgrounds it has had, Arkanoid always proves that you don’t have to have a flashy game just to have fun. Sometimes it’s really just as simple as a paddle and a ball.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=990&p=1

Date: 07-06-2008 By Chris Gump

While the Battlefield games have been hit and miss over the years, the choice to take this game into single player is definitely a good move on both EA and Dice’s part. The game has translated well, despite its flaws. This game may not be as wonderful as other sites make it out to be, but it’s still a fun game worthy of a Gamer’s Choice Silver at least a rental before you decide whether or not to buy it. There’s a lot of fun to be had on this disc, although a standard Battlefield style conquest mode would have made Bad Company truly worth the price asked.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=989&p=1

Date: 07-03-2008 Written By Vlad Mihaiescu

I  am not going to waste your time with an elaborate conclusion, but I am going to formulate this conclusion with the aid of two questions.

One - do you like Lego? Two - do you like Indiana Jones? Depending on how you answered those questions, purchasing LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures can be either the greatest purchase or a total bust.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=986&p=1

NEW CONTENT – The Bourne Conspiracy Xbox 360 Review

TTGamer have today posted a review of The Bourne Conspiracy for the Xbox 360. While the wait for a Bourne game has been long, perhaps that is the reason why this is one movie game worth looking at.

For more information, please visit - http://gaming.tweaktown.com/articles/966/the_bourne_conspiracy_xb360_review/index.html
Best Regards,

TTGamer Team
http://gaming.tweaktown.com

Date: 06-27-2008 Written By Chris Gump

More than 20 years after the story started, Solid Snake’s story comes to an end. I wish I could say more about this game without spoiling it, but it is very hard. I will say that there is finally a reason to own a PS3 aside from just running Folding@Home all the time, or playing Resistance. Even if you only liked the original Metal Gear Solid, pick this title up. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. This game, much like Grand Theft Auto 4, packs so much onto one disc that it is truly worth the $60 price tag. If you missed the games between one and four, take a moment to find what you’ve missed in the story so you can truly appreciate Solid Snake’s final mission.

Link: http://www.gamepy re.com/reviewsd.html?aid=987&p=1

InsideHW.com has posted review for Nintendo Wii Fit. You can read a
clip from review:

…”Nintendo Wii wasn’t equipped with powerful hardware, Blu-ray
disc reader, great visual effects or performances never seen before, but
never the less it succeeded to impose itself as best buy console despite
Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation3. Instead of all these expected
characteristics Nintendo came out with revolutionary system of playing and
lower price than competition had. “…

If you are interested to read some more, we present you link:
http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Gadgets/Nintendo-Wii-Fit.html

NEW CONTENT – Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Xbox 360 Review

TTGamer have today posted a review of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars for the Xbox 360. This game proves that taking a PC online shooter and porting it to the consoles is not an easy task.

For more information, please visit - http://gaming.tweaktown.com/articles/962/enemy_territory_quake_wars_xbox_360_review/index.html
Best Regards,

TTGamer Team
http://gaming.tweaktown.com

Nothing makes wanna-be farmers more excited than Harvest Moon. Over the years, Harvest Moon has taken one of the strangest simulators ever created (farming? come on) and turned it into a huge hit.

Two years ago, Harvest Moon came to the DS. There was only one problem for Harvest Moon DS: you had to play as a dude. What if you are a girl and dont want to start a family with another girl? Dont want to woo and hit on another girl? Well, then you were screwed. Until now…

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1184

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nintendo:

NEWS/VISUALS:

• Father/child teams of all ages playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl and battling in multiplayer competitions
• Winning team being presented with trophy, Wii systems
• Nintendo fans lined up in Rockefeller Plaza
• Mario costumed character
• Event and game b-roll available

Sick of Wii Sports yet? If you love Wii Sports but have been playing it to death for the last year and a half, Summer Sports: Paradise Island is a welcome alternative. As its name suggests, SS: PI showcases seven new summer-themed games that all take place in a tropical setting. If youre ready for summer to start and need a fun family or party game, Summer Sports: Paradise Island is a great game to add to your collection.

The game begins when your character checks into the Paradise Island Resort. From there, you have seven different games to choose from.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1175

- Development Complete on Atari’s Action Survival Opus, Title Ships June 20th in Europe, June 24th in North America -

NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Atari, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR), one of the world’s most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher and distributor, today announced that development is complete on the highly anticipated action survival game Alone in the Dark(R), and the game is on track to ship June 20th Europe and June 24th in North America for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows(R), Wii(TM) and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system version is scheduled for autumn 2008.

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Recently I got the chance to speak with Rob Yescombe from Free Radical, Screenwriter on the hot new PS 3 Shooter Haze. I got the chance to play an early version of the game at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, and Rob was kind enough to take the time to update me on what gamers can look forward to from this hot new titles.

GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?

RY: Haze is set in 2048. Theres a war going on in a region of South America where a bunch of evil skanky-ass malevolent rebels called The Promise Hand are trying to overthrow the government. Thankfully, a private military company (PMC) called Mantel Global industries is sending in its forces to iron things out. Now, mantel is a media-savvy company, and they dont want the bad press of one of their soldiers getting killed or hurt. So, they give all their soldiers a miracle nutritional supplement called Nectar. It makes the troops tougher, smart and faster. Basically everything they want and need to be on a battlefield.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1162

Date: 05-22-2008 Written By Chris Gump

If you’re out shopping for a new PS3 game, and are a fan of deathmatch, then this game might be right up your alley. The action is there, and so are the insane amounts of gibbing you’ve come to expect from the series. Adding to the package is an almost infinite supply of free new content being created all the time by different people. You aren’t going to have to worry about buying map packs through the Playstation store or anything, there is no need to when all user content is freely available.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=965&p=1