Warcraft Riches by Derek Beachler Review

By Sam Bateman

If you have been doing any searches on the internet for World of Warcraft Gold Guides, I'd be willing to bet you have heard of Warcraft Riches by Derek Beachler before. Warcraft Riches is one the hottest guides on the market, and it has been for a while now.

Warcraft Riches covers all of the correct strategies and concepts that are the most efficient for getting you out there and making tons of WoW Gold. I really enjoyed the way Derek Beachler had set up Warcraft Riches. It is in PDF format, like most of the World of Warcraft Gold Guides, but it has a separate PDF for every single section. When you have as much information as is needed for one of these guides, organization becomes very important.

A couple of pretty cool bonuses are included in Warcraft Riches as well. The Bonus Fishing Guide is actually one of the best sections of the whole guide. This is because there were actually many diagrams and maps included, which always helps a lot. The other bonus is a Profession Leveling Guide, which you could honestly do without.

The main thing that I felt was a let down about the guide is that it was not very detailed. It was packed full of information and had all the right concepts, but they were not explained as thorough as they truly need to be. There was also a heavy emphasis on grinding. I know a lot of people spend a heck of a lot of time grinding, but I hate to waste my time doing that. It is good to occasionally go out and just kill stuff, but it never lasts long for me. I prefer going to the Auction House and actually using my brain and doing something that believe it or not, takes a little skill to do good at. Not saying I am great at the Auction House, but after using the techniques I learned from all the guides I read, I got pretty darn good and can make a quick profit whenever I feel like it.

Overall, Warcraft Riches just doesn't have what it takes to be number one. I loved that all the right concepts were there, but I was just disappointed that the details were not there to get you out and making tons of gold quick. The emphasis on grinding was also a definite negative aspect also. It is in no way a bad World of Warcraft Gold Guide; with a little bit more knowledge you can figure out the methods that are mentioned by Warcraft Riches, but who wants to spend money on something that gets them halfway there?

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Game Reviews

By Jonathan Blocker

When you are deciding on which free Internet games to play, you might choose to read some game reviews of the particular free online games and Flash games that you are considering. Game reviews can be useful in helping you narrow down your choices of which games to play, but sometimes they can come with some pitfalls that you might want to avoid.

Although you like to play free games such as Pac Man, Battleship and Tetris on your computer, you likely do not have a lot of extra time to read reviews, because that is time that you could be spending playing the games instead of reading about them. But even so, there are certain aspects that you are looking for when you read a game review. To be respectful of your time, hopefully the author of the review will be concise, and the review will be to the point focusing in on what you want to hear. The point of any review is whether or not the game is any good and why.

Some reviews, you will notice, use a number system which provides an at-a-glance rating for the game being reviewed. But in order for this to be informative for you, you will likely have to read several reviews for games you are familiar with, and see what number they got and if that matches with the number you would give it if you were rating it. Then you will begin to see how closely the written reviews match the number ascribed to it, and how closely they match your particular preferences.

By reading several reviews of games that you already know well, you will also be able to determine if the reviewer really knows the game. The reviewer will hopefully have played the game at several levels so he or she is well-versed with all aspects of the particular game. This will help ensure that you will get a useful analysis when you read a review for a game new to you.

There are several online sites that offer game reviews. Although no longer in publication in a hard copy format, Computer Gaming World Magazine is archived at the Computer Gaming World Museum, and contains articles and reviews concerning online games. 8dimensional.com offers a game review index featuring thousands of online game reviews. Gamespot.com offers a fairly extensive review portion on their site. You simple choose "pc," and they will take you to your particular game's reviews. At the beginning of the review it gives a very brief overview of the reviewer's impression of the game, along with a numerical score. It then gives, quickly, the good and bad aspects of the game. After this, it provides a more in-depth review, with pictures from the game in question along with the reviewer's commentary. If used wisely, reviews of Free Online Games can be helpful in aiding your decision to play a game or not.

Jonathon Blocker enjoys playing online video and flash games. After realizing how easy it was to find his favorite Free Online Games, he has been sharing his knowledge with people, describing where to find the Free Internet games and what to look for in a quality flash game.

NCAA Football 08 Video Game Review

By Jason Ohler

NCAA 08 did not get many new features this season, but it is still a great game for the XBOX 360 and Playstation. If you are familiar with this football game series and are looking for something new then you will probably be disappointed. NCAA 08 is an excellent game, but if you own NCAA 07 there is not very much in the way of change for the new version. The Game play is the same and the graphics are very tight, just like last year's version. So, the best thing to do is talk about the new features of NCAA 08 that were not included in last year's version.

At first look dynasty mode looks and feels the same, but there are a few minor tweaks. The biggest change to dynasty mode is off the field in recruiting. Recruiting new players in NCAA 08 has a much more hands on feel to it this season. First, you will select thirty five players to focus on, rank the players in order of importance, and call them on the phone to establish a relationship. The interest aspect about this phase of recruiting is you need to be careful of the conversation you have with each recruit. Your school is ranked, so you will need to pick topics that closely match your school the players interest. An icon will indicate if the player is buying your speech or not, pretty cool feature. Another feature of recruiting is after you have established a relationship with a player over the phone, you will then want to schedule a campus visit. You will need to select activities for this player that match their interest to get the player interested in your school. As you can see, the recruiting phase of NCAA 08 is much more involved this season.

Campus legend mode was added to the XBOX 360 and Playstation three versions this season. First, pick you position and school. Once you have picked position and school you will play in the state's high school playoffs. You are motivated to do well because at the end of the game you will be offered a scholarship to a school. Most of the time if you pick a top 25 school you will have to work your way up the depth chart, but this really easily done by attending practice and you can attain the number 1 spot in a matter of weeks. The one aspect about the campus mode that I don not like is that you can only control plays in which your player is involved. This can be frustrating in two ways. The camera only focuses on your player, so you can not always see the entire field. Second, you are not the coach, so you do not get to select how many plays you will be involved in.

Overall NCAA 08 is a great football video game for the next generation systems. Compared to NCAA 07 this game adds the features that were missing from the game last season.

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2K Sports All Pro Football 2K8 Review

By Jason Ohler

If you a football video game player like myself, then this review will give you and inside scoop on the newly released All Pro Football 2K8 from 2K Sports. I have played this football series, since the series began, when it was released on the Sega Dreamcast.

I will start by pointing out some of the good aspects of All Pro Football. The best part of this new football game is the game play. If you have played any versions of the 2k football series, than you will not be disappointed with the way the game plays. I was able to put the game in the XBOX 360 and start playing without having to learn a new button scheme. The actual game play itself is superb. The players move in a very realistic way on the field and do not seem as though they are floating on ice. Another great feature of All Pro Football is the ability to change your team uniforms into any variation of colors and you can even change the little things on jerseys. Even the way the numbers look on the jerseys are adjustable. Game play is probably the best feature of this game.

Now, for the bad aspects of All Pro Football 2K8. Obviously, the series does not have the NFL license, so it does take away from the feel of the game even though there are players from the past. When this game was first announced, I did not think that would be a big deal, but when you start playing the game it really does bother you. Also, the graphics are not up to par, considering this is a next generation football game for the XBOX 360. The graphics are choppy, when the scene changes from one scene to the next. Also, some of the graphics look rigid. For example, when you are behind center and looking up the field, the sidelines look jagged not smooth and straight, like they should be. Another problem with All Pro Football 2K8 is the lack of a franchise mode. Basically you can play one season and then repeat the same season.

This game is not great, but good and if you are a fan of the 2K football series you will love the game play. Overall this game is pretty good and I would give it 3 out of 5 stars. All Pro Football 2K8 is a good starting point for future 2K football games.

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Stuntman Ignition Game Review

By Jamie Fleming

Stuntman: Ignition is the sequel to the original Stuntman which was published back in 2002 by Atari who later sold the rights to the new publishers THQ. This newest game consists of six movies, each with six scenes. The way you complete tasks are set out a little differently than the first installment. The basic player will be able to drive through all the levels completing all of the director's stunts to progress onto further levels. However more advanced players will try to link or "string" stunts together to increase his/her stunt multiplier. Also there is now a strike system which tells you how stunts you've missed out. If you miss 5 you're have to reshoot, don't worry it tells you. If you're finding it hard you can always go for easy mode which gives you 8 strikes although you do get less points.

The game graphics are reasonably good and the game is also quite easy to use as the controls are simple once you've figured them out. The tasks can be hard but get more exciting as the game goes on. Once you have completed a scene, you will be rated out of 5 stars. It can be hard to get 5 stars as for this you have to "string it" which means the player must string the director stunts with other maneuvers as well like getting close to objects, drifting around corners or being airborne for example.

THQ have also kept the Stunt Constructor allowing you to create your own exciting stunt arena's. As with the first Stuntman the better you do in the movies the more objects and vehicles you get for the stunt constructor. The Constructor Challenges are also back with Easy, Tough and Insane.

THQ have also introduced "MultiClash" which includes Backlot Races, Backlot Battles and Stunt Tournies. With this feature you can challenge your friends to see who is the best stuntman.

We would definately recommend this game as it is fun to play and if you liked the first Stuntman you will love Stuntman: Ignition.

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Paid To Test Video Games Reviews

By Dr Kingsley Modozie

Do you have desire to Get Paid To Test Video Games? When you apply and accepted as a video game test member before they are released, you are paid hourly depending on the number of games you test. These testing of video games before they are released is something many people want to be a part of and many are using it to make like $250 per hour getting paid to play video games part time, many people do not know about these great opportunity that’s why few people benefit from it, now that you’ve known I hope you would love to be a part of the game testers team.

Do you want to receive free sample of video games to play before they are released, then this is an opportunity for you. If you would love to get paid to play video games, these is a big opportunity for you to make some money from the comfort of your home testing video games. Everyday video games manufacturers create various kinds of games worth millions of dollars and before they release it they normally look for people to test these video games for them to make sure when its released into the market, consumers would love it and purchase them so by knowing your opinions through the videos games they allow you to play for free in return for some cash and opinions they will know what to expect from the game consumers whether they would love it or not.

You might be wondering what the requirements are to qualify among those that will be paid to test video games before they are released, the requirements are just that you must know how to play video games and you must be serious to play these video games and give opinions on them to the manufacturers, you must also have a computer with internet access.

Making money by testing video games online is one of the legitimate offers that are on the internet today, even though you still go to school, you can get test video games before they are released. You must not be a video game pro before you test the video games, you simply submit your opinions on them and wait for your video game salary. It amazes me when i see stuffs like testing video games for manufacturers. I know you wont leave these exciting offer, visit Get Paid To Test Video Games

World of Warcraft Gold Strategies - Free Tips And Reviews!

By Tyrone McArhtur

If you play World of Warcraft you know that everything, from strength to health depends on gold, either directly or indirectly. Amount of gold also has a direct impact on levelling and joining guilds!

Instead of wasting you money on buying gold from some shady gold-seller you should try to optimize your gameplay to make as much gold as possible at any certain aspect of the game.

The basic idea is to play smarter, not harder. If you have the right strategy, you could probably make 4-5 times more gold in the same time you are playing right now. Just imagine, instead of making 25 gold per hour you could be making more than 100 gold per hour. Remember that this is in no way impossible on the contrary it is easy if you just know what to do.

I only recommend legal gold making strategies. It is a to risky business to use any of the cheats, you may get booted. Also, buying gold jeopardizes your account.

Below is a few tips that will get you started:

- Get the best gold making guide! Believe me you will not get those tips in a free place on the web. I have been playing for almost 2 full years and I thought I had this figured out. After getting a gold guide (Valkor's) I started to quadruple my income in 2 days.

- Search for NPC humanoids, they have a high drop rate and they often drop goodies!

- Skinning is a great profession if you want to make gold. Kill a creature, skin it and earn both experience and gold.

- Mining is also a great profession for gold making. Some places are flooded with mineral veins. You either sell smelted minerals or the raw material. Find out which pays best!

- Fishing is also a great profession for gold making. Everybody needs to eat!

- Make sure that the gold guide you get holds a lot of information regarding the auction house because mastering this will make you lots of gold.

- Keep an eye on the prices at the auction house. If an item is high in demand, you will get a better price for this particular item.

Ok, now you know the basics of making gold. Remember that the best strategies are presented in detail in the best gold guides. A gold guide is very inexpensive and if your routine is to buy gold, this investment will pay back many times!

After playing World Of Warcraft for a couple of years I thought that I had the gold making part figured out but after I got my hands on Valkors gold guide I understood that I was leaving gold on the table for others to take. Welcome To The Golden Realm!

Virtua Fighter 5 Review - A More Realistic Fighting Game

By Sayed Islam

Virtua Fighter 5 is yet another video game based in the fighting genre, but this game is different from Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. The game is available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. In terms of the storyline, the game is about the Fifth World Fighting Tournament.

There is something about a perverse organization known as J6 and their malicious intentions. A woman named Vanessa is taken hostage by J6. Vanessa is rescued by someone, and J6 intends to find out who set her free. As a result, the Fifth World Fighting Tournament ensues. I must admit the plot in the game is convoluted.

Fighting games have a propensity to bypass the storyline, and this game is no exception to that rule. Virtua Fighter is the premier fighting franchise that is currently on the market. The game has so much more depth that games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter just do not seem to offer. With that said, Virtua Fighter 5 is not any ordinary fighting game.

The gameplay has a comprehensive designed fighting system that works well. I thought this game has the most superlative fighting schemes ever assembled. The gameplay makes the fighting seem challenging but not to the point where it is cumbersome. Virtua Fighter 5 has a fighting mechanic that does require some time to master; furthermore, gamers are not going to learn everything in one day.

There is an arcade mode that can be easily completed in a short amount of time; however, the arcade mode is not the true bulk of the game. A grand total of 17 playable characters are available in the game, and they all have various fighting techniques. All of the fighter have their own personal distinct attacks that they can perform. The combination maneuvers do need some time to fully digest, but it is time that is well spent.

Virtua Fighter 5 has the usual mundane aspects that is prevalent in countless other games in the same genre. For example, there are succinct moves that are lighting quick and lengthy moves that are powerful. Moreover, a bevy of these actions entail consummate timing. Fortunately, there are counterattacks in combat that alter the momentum of a fight. All of the characters in the game have their pros and cons, so no one fighter is dominate over the other fighter. The game does an exemplary job of keeping things fresh by having balance to the gameplay.

Quest mode is where a great deal of the gameplay will transpire. The quest mode itself pits you against other fighters, and your fighter progresses with each victory. After you win a fight, you earn money that you can spend on numerous accessories and outfits. A gripe I had with the game was where the fights occur. The environments themselves look incredible, but the environments lack the versatility when compared to a game like Dead or Alive 4.

You can go from level to level in Dead or Alive 4 with a slick and stylish fashion, but you are stuck with a rudimentary arena ring in Virtua Fighter 5. Rather than rolling the dice and taking a chance, the game developers decided to heir on the side of caution about the level design. Regrettably, the artificial intelligence in this game is bizarrely dreadful. Any gamer can pulverize opponents even at the most highest difficulty setting with ease.

The audio in the game has its flaws as well. There are actual commentators that will "commentate" on the fight or at least try to commentate. I thought the commentating was unintentionally facetious. None of the voices are very well acted, and they are all ludicrous. Sure, it may provide a quality chuckle here and there. But the novelty wears thin after approximately an hour of gameplay. The graphics in the game are flabbergasting.

All of the animations, character models, and environments look brilliant. The online multiplayer is an immensely dialed down version of a standard fighting game. Yes, there are matches that can be played online. Nonetheless, there is no tournament mode via online. That is not much of an innovative multiplayer online gaming experience. Overall, Virtua Fighter 5 has flaws with the audio and plot. Nevertheless, the sheer amount of fighting styles to master will be greatly appreciated.

final verdict 8.5 out of 10

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Uncharted - Drake's Fortune Review

By Sayed Islam

Sony has had a somewhat arduous year with the PlayStation 3 in 2007. Much of this is due in part of exclusives like Halo 3, Mass Effect, and BioShock going to the Xbox 360. This is exacerbated by the fact that Sony is losing exclusive rights to games such as Devil May Cry 4, Resident Evil 5, and Grand Theft Auto IV. Furthermore, Metal Gear Solid 4 has been delayed until the year 2008. Many gamers thought that Sony was done and should bow down to Microsoft; however, the PlayStation 3 has injected new life into Sony recently.

After the PlayStation 3 price reduction down to $400, the sales of PlayStation 3's have increased. Moreover, there are PlayStation 3 exclusives such as Heavenly Sword and Ratchet & Clank: Future Tools of Destruction that are worth playing. Luckily, things are finally looking bright for Sony. Sony appears to be on the right track and heading in the right direction. This is conspicuously seen from their biggest PlayStation 3 game this 2007 holiday season in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.

The storyline in this game revolves around Nathan Drake and his allies. They are on a quest for a treasure; consequently, they get lost in an island in the Pacific Ocean. Now, Nathan and his acquaintances have every intention to escape from this retched island because they are being chased by deadly mercenaries. Naughty Dog definitely delivers the goods when it comes to the storyline. The plot is compelling and is not as predictable as some games might be. The gameplay has aspects from a typical third person shooter with a twist. This twist being that you will be doing more than gunning down adversaries.

Gamers will have to play through some fairly unique platform jumping elements as well. There is a peek around the corner technique that is eerily similar to Gears of War. Mr. Drake can utilize cover by putting his back against the wall and squatting down. Blindfiring is also another gameplay mechanic that was heavily influenced from a game like Gears of War. This is of course when you are hiding behind cover and firing without exposing yourself. The platform jumping is analogous to a game like Prince of Persia. Drake does not seem athletic, but looks can be deceiving. He can perform the most acrobatic maneuvers when he is airborne.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune boasts stunning visuals across the board. The textures are clean, and the flora is grandiose. Lighting and architecture are just a few of many things that are amazing in this game. In addition to the gunfire, there is a few moments in the game where Nathan can use his arms and legs in combat. The pro of correctly executing a combination attack is more ammunition, but the con is that failing will net you nothing in return and a loss of health. There is nothing too extravagant about the weapons in the game. They range from the rudimentary handguns to the explosive grenades. Drake can also traverse his way through the environment with his mobility. He knows how to climb large obstacles, swing across a gap by using a rope, and jump from one ledge to another ledge with ease. The controls are responsive and never deter players from enjoying the game. Replenishing health is done simply by standing still and waiting (ala Gears of War).

Fortunately, all of Drake's actions are easily done. The only two flaws with the game are the animations and length. There were occasional sequences where foes do not exactly act accordingly after they are hit. This resulted in awkward and unrealistic physics. Opponents will not perform the electric slide, but it was odd to see an enemy fly around in a eccentric manner. Another gripe with the game is the nine hour length. A game that succinct needs more gameplay. Even though the game is concise, the gameplay itself is engrossing. The audio in the game really made the plot come together. Voice acting is superb and not over the top. The sound of Drake reloading his gun has a tactile feel to it. Water falling down to the ground have a different sounding fluctuation to them.

Overall, there is no doubt that Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is the best PlayStation 3 exclusive that PlayStation 3 owners will greatly admire. The intriguing storyline overrides the few minor glitches in the game.

Final Verdict: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is a very good game.

9.4 out of 10

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TimeShift Review - Not The Best First Person Shooter

By Sayed Islam

What would you do if you had the power to control time? That is the question that will be answered in TimeShift. TimeShift is a first person shooter video game that is available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows. The storyline in the game revolves around time travel. Scientists are developing a way to travel through time. Aiden Krone becomes corrupt with greed and wants this time travel technology all to himself. He travels to the past in an effort to formulate his own personal agenda. As a result, the protagonist is sent to the past to thwart Aiden's nefarious plan. The plot in the game attempts to add variety to an unoriginal premise, but it fails miserably.

In terms of gameplay, gamers can manipulate time in various ways. You are presented with a combat suit that has the capability to reverse, stop, and slow time (ala Max Payne, FEAR, and Stranglehold) altogether. When players strive to alter time, they are shown a meter at the top right corner of the screen. This meter signifies how long they can adjust time. After the meter depletes, you are unable to utilize the time abilities. Waiting for the meter to replenish is the best course of action at that point in time (no pun intended). Gamers can accomplish all sorts of tricks with that handy suit. For example, slowing down time will make an adversary as immobile as a cow. As the game is in slow motion, you can pilfer weapons from opponents with ease or simply shoot at them. Furthermore, you can use the slow motion effect to perform evasive maneuvers such as dodge incoming enemy fire. When the game slows down, foes that are equipped with jetpacks are drastically less arduous to defeat. For instance, a missile can be blown up with a grandiose explosion without too much trouble. Things are just plain more gratifying to watch when they are broken down frame by frame. The enemy artificial intelligence is challenging. They will go from cover to cover, and they will do their best in flanking you (ala Gears of War).

The precociousness of the opponents themselves are somewhat offset by the time skills you possess. A great junk of the gameplay entails you to activate a time power and pulverize foes in the game with ammunition. In a nutshell, this is intrinsically a rinse and repeat gameplay tactic that suppresses the difficulty in the game. Once the time meter is exhausted, you can just wait for the meter to refill within four or five seconds. The other two attributes in the game about stopping and rewinding time are primarily used for light puzzle solving. One puzzle might require you to stop time in order get to a specific location. Another puzzle will have you rewind time to ascend on an elevator. The puzzles are rudimentary and can be completed with little to no effort. I felt like the puzzles were just like an afterthought the game developers decided to put together for no apparent reason. Integrating time powers to resolve puzzles seemed fine, but none of the puzzles are ludicrous. There is no logical explanation as to why there are puzzles in this video game at all.

The gameplay is not the best among first person shooters; however, I thought it was still engrossing. The graphics in the game are brilliant. Visually, the soldier models are represented in a fairly realistic manner. There is an amazing amount of attention to detail with the physics and blood in the game. Moreover, the online multiplayer is unique enough too keep players interested. In total, there are 14 playable maps. The online multiplayer plays differently from the single player mode. There are time grenades that replace the time meter in the top left corner of the screen. This adds some depth to the gameplay. Overall, TimeShift is a game that is not necessarily the best nor most original first person shooter. Nonetheless, the game does have its moments.

Final Verdict: 7 out of 10

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Naruto - Rise of Ninja Review

By Sayed Islam

Believe it! An absurd blonde hair style and tattered orange clothing could signify only one thing: Naruto.

Naruto: Rise of Ninja is an Xbox 360 exclusive video game that features the eccentric Naruto. This game comes from the same video game company that was responsible for games like Prince of Persia, Splinter Cell, and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. Since the game takes numerous aspects from the television show, the plot in the game parallels the television show.

Gamers will have an opportunity to witness the Hidden Leaf Village and view scenery that is eerily reminiscent to the cartoon. The gameplay in this game is a combination of both role playing and action. Players will comprehend how to talk to other civilians, bolster attributes, buy equipment and accessories, and accomplish mission objectives. At the beginning of the game, Naruto is somewhat of an outcast. He wants to become a Hokage, but Naruto fails miserably.

In an effort to strengthen his self-esteem, he seeks to lend a helping hand to others in need of assistance. When you progress through the game, more and more pedestrians will admire your performance. There are two mission types in the game. One type is the core objectives that further the storyline, and the others are the optional side quests. The majority of the gameplay in the game entails platform jumping and fighting. Both the fighting and platform jumping elements in the game are done in a cohesive fashion. For instance, the combat emulates the Jutsu maneuvers that are prevalent in the cartoon. These techniques include summoning an attractive woman and cloning himself.

The techniques varies depending on the characters on the screen. The fight sequences range from the rudimentary button presses to some fairly intricate button combinations that require timing. Moreover, there certain attacks that can only be performed based on the distance of the foes and the situation. This game has a well rounded fighting scheme that is engrossing.The platform jumping segments in the game are also well balanced. Naruto: Rise of Ninja is a challenging game that does not treat gamers like they are a bunch of immature children. The game does have its arduous moments, but they can be easily overcome with perseverance.

I felt like the game developers were paying an homage to previous games in this same genre. In addition to the main gameplay, there are some mini games to play. For example, Naruto can partake in a racing mini game that tests his running ability. All of the skills that you will master is given at just the most opportune time. The game does a fantastic job of pacing you through the gameplay by keeping you interested throughout. There is the enormous gratification of defeating a boss and the disappointment of losing to an opponent.

Naruto: Rise of Ninja does not skimp on the amount of content either. This game should take approximately fifteen hours to finish from start to end. There is some online multiplayer that incorporates a Tournament mode, and it even tracks statistics for players via Xbox Live. However, the Xbox Live online support is not the true bulk of the game. The graphics in the game does an accurate job of representing the tone of the cartoon.

All of the architecture has a Japanese appearance to them, and the environments are representative of the television show. Cel-shading was used in this game as well as it was in games such as X-Men Legends and X-Men Legends 2. Gamers will actually feel like they are immersed in an episode of Naruto. It is just a breathe of fresh air to see something different from the typical next generation visuals the Xbox 360 has to offer. The audio in the game is about as grandiose as the graphics. You will hear all the characters from the cartoon reprising their roles in this game, and the music added some personality the gameplay. Overall, Naruto: Rise of Ninja might not necessarily be for everyone. Nevertheless, avid enthusiasts of Naruto will be entertained.

Final Verdict: Naruto: Rise of Ninja is a good game.

8 out of 10

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Kane & Lynch - Dead Men Review

By Sayed Islam

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men comes from the creators who introduced the Hitman franchise. The game is currently available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and the PC. In terms of storyline, the game follows Kane and Lynch. Kane is a mercenary, and Lynch is a lunatic who is on strong medication. They manage to meet each other and plan on working together for a big pay day.

This game definitely has an amazing plot that will entertain anyone. There is no doubt that the sequence of events is the selling point in the game. Kane and Lynch are two gritty characters that have undesirable pasts. Since the game made by the same core group that worked on the Hitman games, expect a great deal of twists and turns. IO Interactive is notorious for games that bolster the blood by decreasing the ammunition being fired (ala Hitman). This game is a dark crime drama that will keep gamers intrigued. The protagonists in the game are not exactly the stereotypical heroes. Kane is on a journey to save his daughter, and the aforementioned Lynch has habitual drug problems.

Violence and foul language are two things that are immensely mundane in this game. It makes sense because that is the type of tone the game developers had in mind. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is told via two methods. One method is through the use of actual gameplay footage, and the second method is done via cut scenes. Both methods work extraordinarily well and do a brilliant job of complementing each other. The gameplay deals with heists, robberies, gunfights, and so much more. In addition, the game plays eerily similarly to countless other games in the same third person shooter genre. Players will have their usual assortment of weapons that entail handguns, machine guns, shotguns, and grenades. There is even some melee attacks that you can execute that will terminate your adversaries. As a matter of fact, many aspects of the gameplay in this game is clearly inspired from a game like Gears of War. For example, you can rejuvenate your health by waiting and having patience. Blind firing while using cover and swinging out of the corner while taking shots are all available.

Furthermore, gamers can even go into manual aiming mode that allows for more accurate headshots. The little things in the game make it stand out more than the other elements in the gameplay. For instance, there is real dialogue that is spoken during the loading screens and a near death experience when you are on the verge of dying. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men gives a gratifying feel to the action sequences. All of the guns will have a realistic recoil that gives more authenticity to the guns. Shooting a machine gun with short controlled bursts will provide better accuracy; conversely, holding down the fire button will drastically diminish your accuracy. The game also has a two player cooperative multiplayer mode that enables both Kane and Lynch to complete the game. Regrettably, there is no online cooperative multiplayer.

Nonetheless, there is an engrossing online multiplayer that has an original take. Players have the option to work as a cohesive unit, stab their teammates in the back, or seek vengeance for being betrayed. The multiplayer was definitely one of the most unique features in the game. Ally and enemy artificial intelligence is somewhat average. Yes, your allies might revive you when you die. Your teammates will also act accordingly after you issue a command to them. However, there are instances when they die at an alarming rate for absurd reasons. Likewise, the same rule applies to the foes.

Occasionally, it is arduous to discern when your character in actually protected by cover. The graphics in the game are not exactly next generation. It appears that many of the character models were a mildly enhanced adaptation of a PlayStation 2 game. Fortunately, the audio in the game more than makes up for the lack of polish in the visuals department. There is no such thing as a spectacular plot without incredible voice acting. Luckily, this game has both of those going for it. Even with the gratuitous profanity, all of the lines of dialogue are fantastic. An excellently written script coupled with exemplary voice acting is a recipe for success. Overall, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men might be a game for gamers with an acquired taste. Nevertheless, the game is certainly worth experiencing.

Final Verdict: 8 out of 10

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Clive Barker's Jericho Review - Nothing Groundbreaking

By Sayed Islam

Clive Barker's Jericho is a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC video game that comes from the warped mind of none other than Clive Barker himself. He is notorious for his books and movies that are based around the horror genre. Now, he is attempting to make a successful transition into video games. The storyline in the game revolves around a city known as Al Khali and the Jericho team. Al Khalid is the location that uncanny and inexplicable events are an everyday occurrence. These ineffable supernatural reports are due to demons and fiends that inhabit Al Khalid.

The protagonist in the game is Captain Devin Ross, and he is the leader of team Jericho. The plot may seem like an unsolvable jigsaw puzzle, but I still appreciated it. It had twist and turns that will keep any gamer guessing until the bitter end. Speaking of bitter ending, the epilogue was a bit of a disappointment. In regards to the gameplay, the game plays like any other ordinary first person shooter with a emphasis on the word ordinary. You can issue commands to your other people in your group. The various people in your squad are Sergeant Delgado, Lieutenant Black, Church, and Jones. They all have their pros and cons; furthermore, each character has different attributes and weapons. For instance, Sergeant Delgado is equipped with a gun. Lieutenant Black is armed with a sniper rifle and a grenade launcher. Church possesses a sword and machine gun. Jones prefers to use a shotgun. In addition to the weapons, there are numerous abilities that you have at your disposal. For example, Captain Ross has the power to heal. The gameplay has its moments by keeping the style of the game fresh at certain moments. Lieutenant Black can use telekinesis, Jones can use mind control, and Church knows how to use magic.

The variety of the other characters is the only thing that makes this game different from other video games in the same genre. Just about every enemy in the game looks grotesque. They will have nails attached to their bodies and other sharp objects. If you have seen a horror movie before, then all of the frightening aspects of the game are foreseeable. Maybe I found it to be predictable because I already seen countless scary games. Moreover, there is nothing fancy in this game. The artificial intelligence across the board is imperfect. Your teammates will usually get mauled by a swarm of enemies without any resistance. I am not sure how that is even possible because the opponents themselves can be easily killed.

None of the levels are unique. For the most part, they are all the same rudimentary restricted surroundings. I felt like the game was unintentionally humorous for no apparent reason. Regrettably, there is absolutely no multiplayer in the game. The lack of a multiplayer is exacerbated by the fact that there is nothing done extraordinarily well in the game. Players will feel like the ambiance of the game has a mundane look. The gameplay will take the avid player approximately eleven hours to fourteen hours to complete from start to finish. Visually, there is nothing in the game that will make anyone have a "Wow, that looks incredible" moment. The full motion cut-scenes themselves are amazing, but the actual gameplay footage is banal. I would have appreciated better graphics from a next generation console like the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. The audio in the game is nothing to be elated about either. Yes, there is music and voice acting. However, there is really no point in having music and voice acting when they are both lackluster. Overall, Clive Barker's Jericho is a video that is not for everyone. No, the game is not on par with BioShock. The game is not exemplary, but the game is not egregious. It is just plain average.

Final verdict: 7 out of 10

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Assassin's Creed Review - Ubisoft At Its Best

By Sayed Islam

Assassin's Creed is a video game available for the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. The game comes from the creators who worked on the Prince of Persia games. No one can question the quality of games from Ubisoft due to the release of games such as Splinter Cell, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, and Prince of Persia. Assassin's Creed is Ubisoft's next installment of a game that has been in development for close to four years. The storyline in the game transpires in 1191 during the time when the nefarious Third Crusade tormented innocent civilians in Jerusalem. Here is where the role of the assassin come into play.

The protagonist in the game is Altair, and he just happens to be a skillful assassin. It is revealed to gamers that Altair was unsuccessful in eradicating Robert de Sable (Master of the Templar Knights). As a result, Altair is on a mission to recover his acclaim that he earned before he failed to eliminate Robert de Sable. Fortunately, Sinan (the leader of the Assassin's) extends an olive branch to Altair and gives Altair an opportunity to make amends for his past blunders. Sinan tells Altair to exterminate the men responsible for the Third Crusade and end the tyranny caused by these men. Consequently, Altair complies with Sinan's request and prepares himself to annihilate the Third Crusade. This is where players will begin playing Assassin's Creed. The game is definitely has an engrossing plot from beginning to end.

Let me get straight to the point: this game is brilliant. There are endless possibilities in the game. For example, you can jump from rooftop to rooftop to avoid detection. Conversely, this game also offers a much more conspicuous method to killing adversaries. The amount of freedom in Assassin's Creed is truly exemplary. Damascus, Acre, and Jerusalem are where the three major gameplay will occur. The majority of the gameplay will take place in three phases: phase one is the approach, phase two is the assassination, and phase three is the escape. In order to be successful in the game, all of the three phases of gameplay are mandatory. The approach is how well you premeditate for the assassination. This entails knowing the terrain and assessing the location of foes. The assassination is the actual killing of the target. This can be done in a clandestine manner or a visible technique. Sometimes Altair is left with no alternative but to be discernible. Other times he will have an option to execute a target surreptitiously.

Last but certainly not least is the escape. This is how proficiently you manage to flee from the scene of the assassination. Altair can knock down people and obstacles to elude the onslaught of opponents chasing him. All of the three phases are enjoyable and provide a great deal of depth to the gameplay. The versatility in the game is another element that really shines. Altair can pilfer information from strangers, protect pedestrians from being mugged, and slaughter guards. Furthermore, there are optional side missions that are available. There are a grand total of nine core objectives in the game, and they all start in a similar fashion. Climbing to the very top of buildings to scan the area is pivotal. If anyone is pondering whether or not getting back down is a vexing process, then the answer to that question is no.

Once Altair reaches an incredible height atop a building, he can dive straight down into an enormous pile of hay to break his fall. Even with all of the intricate maneuvers that Altair has in his arsenal, the controls are immensely accessible. Instead of having a jump button, there are simple action buttons that enable Altair to circumvent the surroundings. This is particularly useful when Altair is outnumbered and needs to get somewhere with ease. The game gives Altair the ability to complete objectives in various ways. For instance, climbing a wall or rushing through the front gate. One of the most unique gameplay mechanic is how Altair can use the crowd to his advantage. He can mesh with the people around him to keep a low profile and get from point A to point B. Nonetheless, attempting to blend in with the crowd does have its consequences. If you do something out of the ordinary, then the people will react accordingly and attention will be drawn to you. The combat in the game is fairly challenging and entertaining. Do not expect to just pulverize enemies (ala God of War) because Altair attacks can be blocked.

The best course of action is from counterattacks. Precise timing is needed to perfect an instantaneous one hit counterattack kill. These counterattacks are not implausible, but they do require some skill to master. They work in a similar way the counterattack system in Heavenly Sword. The fight sequences are realistic, and Altair will be going up against formidable adversaries. With that said, they also act exactly in that same manner. Some guards will run away from Altair, and other guards will taunt Altair. It varies for each guard; they all have different personalities and mannerisms. There are four weapons Altair has at his disposal: a long sword, a short sword, throwing knives, and a hidden blade. A long sword is the primary weapon that does a fair amount of damage. The short sword gives Altair a chance to attack swiftly with little damage. Throwing knives are incorporated to dispose of enemies from afar. This is especially useful when Altair is on a rooftop. The hidden blade is utilized mostly for a one hit assassination. You can easily switch the weapons you have equipped because they are all mapped to the directional pad. In addition, Altair can use his fists for interrogating people.

The graphics in the game are stunning. All of the characters in the crowd have their own distinctions and look different. The architecture looks significantly well represented. The animations are remarkable: everything from falling down to jumping look spotless. There are even beggars who will implore you for some money. The audio in this game is absolutely spectacular. Sounds of swords clashing against each other is gratifying. The voice acting is superb. Every line of dialogue is extraordinarily delivered. Gamers will also hear the sound of people bantering with each other in the crowd and birds chirping in the distance. The only lingering flaw with the game is the artificial intelligence of the enemies. Sometimes they will act like blind squirrels trying to look for you. Overall, there is no doubt that this game is Ubisoft's best game. Ubisoft has a knack for creating amazing video games, and Assassin's Creed is no exception to that rule.

Final Verdict: 9.3 out of 10

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Assassin Diaries - Review

By Rulx Lubin

At first instance one would think of assassins diaries as a gamer 's compendium meant for entertainment for those individuals who prefer violent games. But in fact this compendium is much more than that. It is a site which has been created after minute and extensive research and is aimed at honing and sharpening various skills of the individual indulging in it.

It provides tips in the form of telling the users the unknown and never discussed before strategies of a pro gamer. This is kind of training helps in developing a right kind of mindset and knowledge base that enhances the ability to conquer the rivals. Along with this all kinds of methods are provided under the comprehensive training that influences the gaming in right direction from the scratch. Another authentic feature is the gamer 's compendium that lists various definitions, levels, modes and a complete array of game classifications that facilitates knowledge to the gamer about his standing from the lower to the ultimate gaming alchemy. The entire program aims at earning a reputation in the gaming world and winning legendary titles. Set yourself free and game forever as above all the most fascinating of all features is that you can make money while killing your enemies in front of your eyes. The package promises to reveal how a huge number of gamers make it look so easy winning the entire scenario every time. It ensures that the users peak their senses to a perfected rate whenever they find themselves in a gaming arena or may be even before that that.

It has been designed in such a way as too incorporate people from all walks of life, with different mind sets. Success at this game requires detailed training in order to match and surpass the skills of the individuals who are already proficient at it. This training requires the senses of an individual to be honed from all angles, as the most important factor in this game is the strategy that says that 'attack is the best defense'. The gamer has to become and remain a threat to the opponent throughout the game. Which requires meditation like concentration akin to those of the ninja warriors? Most people who want to sharpen and hone their skills to the highest level are unaware of the techniques to do so and find them getting frustrated as a result. This compendium guides the individuals in how to hyper train and sharpen their skill sets in their quest to become ninja assassins par excellence. As it focuses on training, the right senses in the right way.

As far as the terms and conditions of becoming a part of the entire gaming assassin training is concerned, the user needs to buy the product. Also the desired amount must reach the organization so that a quick delivery can be made to the user's house. The terms demand the user to pay some advance amount before the delivery of the product.

Get ready to pawn the entire gaming industry!