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NEW!!!* MAPLE
STORY - FREE ONLINE
RPG GAMES
MapleStory iTrading Card Game Hits
Shelves Today!
Wizards of the
Coast, Nexon take tabletop gaming to the next
level
Official Site
November 6,
2007 (Renton, Wash.) – Gaming giant
Wizards of the Coast debuts its
highly-anticipated MapleStory iTrading
Card Game (iTCG) today, a unique analog
extension of the popular massively multiplayer
online role-playing game (MMORPG)
MapleStory, giving players an
added dimension to their game playing
experience. The cards feature iconic anime art
from Nexon America Inc.’s popular
MapleStory online game and are
designed to interact as a turn-based strategy
game. Adding to the excitement, the iTCG cards
feature codes that unlock exclusive rewards and
game experiences in the online game.
With the introduction of
the MapleStory iTCG, Wizards of
the Coast and Nexon take TCGs to the next level
by giving players an integrated experience
between the online and offline worlds. Each pack
of MapleStory iTCG cards includes a code
redeemable for online rewards and game
experiences such as highly sought-after
artifacts, rare virtual pets, and all-new
quests.
Also announced today is the
name and image of a new virtual pet,
black bunny (preview shown below). The
black bunny is exclusive to the iTCG and thus
can only be acquired online with an iTCG code.
The MapleStory iTCG
Starter Set (MSRP $9.99) and Booster Packs (MSRP
$3.99) are available in the US and
Canada at hobby game shops and other major
retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, select
GameStop stores, Toys ‘R’ Us, Kmart and Meijer
Foods.
Wizards of the Coast
popularized trading card games with the creation
of Magic: The Gathering® in 1993. The company
holds an exclusive patent on trading card games
(TCGs) and their method of play.
MAPLE
STORY
The world's first
side-scrolling 2D online game,
MapleStory offers cute,
adorable graphics, a huge variety of items, and
cool-looking avatars to leave its mark on the
online game industry.
Among the familiar
characters, the wide range of freedom, and
interesting factors that allow you to enjoy the
game from various angles, you will also find out
that what you thought of as just an online game
is merely just a portion of a plateful of fun
MapleStory can
provide.
In addition to all the
factors that the existing online games have,
throw in the unusual mini-games, various events,
and a variety of backgrounds that transcend
time, and before you know it, you will find
yourself glued to MapleStory.
MAPLE STORY
ONLINE GAME DOWNLOAD!!
Halo 3
by Microsoft
Platform: Xbox 360 | ESRB Rating:
Mature
Description:
Adding
to Halo: Combat Evolved and
Halo 2, the epic saga continues
with Halo 3, the amazingly
anticipated sequel to the highly successful and
critically acclaimed Halo franchise. In this
third chapter of the Halo
trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the
fight, bringing the epic conflict between the
Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race
to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
Earth is conquered. The
Covenant is everywhere. Halo 3
promises to be an epic journey. View larger.
Game developer Bungie announced that
Halo 3 will be released for
Microsoft's Xbox 360 sometime in 2007. The game
was revealed to the world at the Microsoft press
conference held at Grauman's Chinese Theater in
Hollywood, CA in May 2006. To gamer's delight,
the announcement was a complete surprise. The
rumors have been abound for the past year, as
everyone wondered when the next installment
would be ready. Bungie and Microsoft did a
stellar job keeping their lips sealed, and fans
benefited from their first glimpse of the
hallowed third and final installment.
The short presentation was
delivered in real-time on the Xbox 360 using the
current version of the Halo 3 game engine.
That's right, no studio production video, Bungie
and Microsoft delivered the real deal: what they
showed at the announcement is what gamers will
see when they play Halo 3 in 2007. The HDR
lighting, self-shadowing, GPU-run particle
system and many other effects are rumored to
show up in full effect in the final game.
Needless to say, the gaming community is
salivating.
CJ Cowan, Bungie's director
of cinematics discussed one of the most
startling moments of the presentation: the
return of Cortana. "Given the variety of
character and story arcs at the end of Halo 2,
we wanted to boil down our announcement to a few
key threads. Cortana and the Chief being a
galaxy apart is a situation we haven't seen
before, and is something that is a powerful
component to Halo 3. We are using her
transmissions in the demo to give the viewer a
few subtle clues to her situation and state of
mind, without revealing any specifics we want to
save for the game itself."
Graphically, the game
closely follows in the tradition of Halo 2,
although it has been upgraded to take advantage
of the Xbox 360's more prodigious visual
abilities. As art direct Marcus Lehto explained,
"[The presentation] was intended to be an
understated announcement of Halo 3 -- the tone
is that of mystery and suspense -- the calm
before the storm. I wanted to make sure that we
reintroduced the Chief, showed that Earth was
thoroughly conquered, with Covenant everywhere,
and that there is a glorious, ancient artifact
buried under the Earth's crust which will
provide Halo 3 with the epic journey which we
all want."
Taking full advantage of
the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on
everything that has made the franchise great,
adding a wealth of technical and gameplay
advancements. The game design has evolved with
next-generation, high-definition visuals,
enhanced A.I., an advanced real-time lighting
engine, and, of course, new weapons, characters,
and challenges. Halo 3 promises an unparalleled
first-person shooter experience and, in the end,
the most compelling and engrossing story in the
franchise's history. Last, but certainly not
least, Halo 3 builds upon the unique social
multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving
online gameplay of Halo 2. Rest assured, you'll
still be able to run with your clan and battle
with (or against) your buddies from coast to
coast.
Description
Halo
3 is the third game in the Halo Trilogy
and the thrilling conclusion to the events begun
in Halo: Combat Evolved. Master Chief returns to
finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict
between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire
human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
The Covenant occupation of Earth has uncovered a
massive and ancient object beneath the African
sands - an object whose secrets have yet to be
revealed. Earth's forces are battered and
beaten. The Master Chief's AI companion Cortana
is still trapped in the clutches of the
Gravemind - a horrifying Flood intelligence, and
a civil war is raging in the heart of the
Covenant. It's all been building to this -- a
desperate, final war that leads to a
soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Take
control of Master Chief to defeat the Covenant
and destroy the Flood to prevent the
annihilation of the human race.
Features
- Expands on the franchise
and adds a wealth of technical and gameplay
advancements
- Unparalleled first-person
shooter experience and the most compelling story
of the trilogy
- Builds upon the social
multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving,
online gameplay of Halo 2
- Loaded with high-definition
visuals, enhanced AI, an advanced lighting
engine, new weapons, characters, and challenges
Product
Details
Shipping: Currently, item
can be shipped only within the U.S. and to
APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please
check with the manufacturer regarding warranty
and support issues.
ASIN: B000FRU0NU
Product Dimensions: 5.6 ounces
Media:
Video Game
Release Date: September 25, 2007
Average Customer Review: 
Reviews:
A Must-Own - But
Not Perfection, September 30, 2007
By
Lisa
Fun: 
Halo 3 was, in a
way, doomed before it was released. No matter
how well it did, people are going to judge its
"wow factor" against how amazing the original
Halo felt to play back when it first came out.
Now that we are used to the weapons, races,
environments and plotline, nothing is as cool as
it was that first time. It's the same issue that
plagues any series, be it Dune, the Matrix, Star
Wars, etc.
Halo 3
does get a boost in that it is released for the
360, so you get an automatic upgrade in
abilities there. We're playing on a high end HD
TV, and yes, it looks really nice. The
backgrounds look like a painting in motion, with
swirling clouds and dancing dust storms. From
the light glinting off the metal surfaces to the
detailed shadows in the rocks, it can be really
gorgeous. Is every detail as beautiful as every
detail in, say Gears of War? Maybe not.
Different developers focus on different items.
There are always trade-offs for speed and visual
appeal reasons. For a Halo world, I think they
did a good job.
The sound and dialogue are
really great. I like the background music, and I
find much of the dialogue hilarious. There are
some conversations that have me laughing out
loud. This is a good game to play with your
surround sound stereo system hooked up, and of
course the subwoofers.
I hated the ending of
Halo 2. I dislike it when a
story finishes with a "and now wait a few years
to find out what happened." They can at least
have you feel like you achieved something, and
ended a chapter. For that reason alone it's good
to have Halo 3 here to wrap everything up.
Unfortunately, with all the
time they spent in development, this third
outing is a bit predictable. I really enjoyed
the multi character play in Halo 2. I thought
that was a great touch. They completely removed
it for Halo 3, setting you back
into a Master Chief only mode. To be honest, I
really thought we'd get THREE races this time
around, and get to play as the Flood too. Why
reduce ourselves to just one?
Also, while there are a lot
of "missions", some of them are maybe 5 minutes
long. That's a bit on the short side. I realize
you can go back and replay on harder and harder
levels to challenge yourself - but they could
have put more depth into the basic story line.
Now, all of those things
being said, the key to any game in modern times
is its multiplayer ability. No matter what
single player game you play, it's pretty much a
limited time game. Multiplayer is completely
unlimited - and you're not stuck with the
formulas built into the AI brains. Halo 3 is
definitely the best multiplayer experience of
the three games - the most balanced, the most
fun, the best graphics. You could literally play
this for years and not get bored of it.
So to summarize - if you
don't have XBox Live, you could rent this game
for a week, get through it and have a lot of
fun. You'll be able to see how the story ends,
get your Halo fix in and be happy. But if you do
have XBox Live, you'll want to own this. Between
replaying the base game on harder levels to
improve your skills, and playing multi-player in
a variety of maps and set-ups, you'll be happy
for a long, long while.
There are many games we
write a walkthrough for that we have to push
ourselves to get through, but when we did our
walkthrough for Halo 3, we
really did have fun :) So that's always a good
sign!
Pirates of the
Caribbean - The Legend of Jack Sparrow
by Bethesda
Platform:
PlayStation2
Average Customer
Review
Description
What's
not to love about Captain Jack Sparrow? Play as
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann
as you hack and slash your way through fully
interactive environments, including burning
buildings, wrecked ships, and misty moonlit
caves. One minute you are fighting hordes of
enemies, and the next you're evading capture by
the Royal Navy.
Features:
Join Captain Jack Sparrow
as he recounts his most thrilling adventures:
Did he really sack Nassau Port without firing a
shot or ride away from a deserted isle on the
backs of sea turtles? Now you'll find out,
firsthand!
Co-op multiplayer: take on the
challenge with a friend and play side-by-side as
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, or Elizabeth Swann.
Secret treasures: Hidden passages, special
coins, and other secrets await! Discover gold
and treasure to purchase upgrades for advanced
moves and special abilities.
Unlockable
weapons and combos: throughout your adventure
you'll be rewarded with new swords that allow
more advanced combos to defeat a wide range of
deadly foes.
Description
Pirates
of the Caribbean: Legend of Jack Sparrow lets
you join the famous pirate captain, as he
recounts his most thrilling adventures. Did he
really sack Nassau Port without firing a shot or
ride away from a deserted isle on the backs of
sea turtles? Now you'll find out first-hand!
Co-op multiplayer action as Jack Sparrow, Will
Turner & Elizabeth Swann play side-by-side
Features the voice of Johnny Depp
Features
- Take on the
challenge with a friend in co-op multiplayer
mode
- Fight enemies and
evade capture in this thrilling pirate game
- Play as Jack
Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann
- Hack and slash
through fully interactive environments
- Hidden passages,
special coins, and other secrets
await
Swashbuckling
fun!, August 26, 2006
Reviewer: Katherine
Canuel (Mesa, AZ) = Fun = Overall
There are a few sections in this
game with annoying glitches. Some controls are a
bit tricky to get a hang of and don't always
work the first time around. You have to be
positioned just so to make some of them work.
I'm talking about environmental controls, such
as opening chests, turning cranks, etc. The
fighting controls couldn't be clearer, and add a
lot to the game. It makes it seem like not just
a hack-your-way-through-it kind of thing,
because you get some good moves to work with
(including one where you knee your enemies in a
very sensitive spot, which is one we just never
play in front of our young son because we don't
want to give him ideas!). When Jack gets his
bombs and Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann get
their hatchets, it's even more fun. Every now
and then, and I haven't figured this out, but
there's a fish barrel to reload hatchets so that
Will and Elizabeth are throwing fish instead of
hatchets, but it does the same damage. I'm sure
this was just the video game programmers having
some fun.
The game is really a lot of
fun! If you loved Pirates of the Caribbean and
you like video games for their stories and for
the fun of playing them instead of for a lot of
blood, guts, and sex, you'll really enjoy this
game. (In case that wasn't clear, there is no
blood, guts, or sex in this game.)
I played for a while before
I allowed my son to see the game. After I
approved, he and my husband played for quite a
long time and had a lot of fun with it. Now I
have to sneak to get my play time!
The basic idea of the game
is Jack Sparrow telling the events of Pirates of
the Caribbean from his own point of view (with
some embellishments, of course). In some
instances, the other characters even comment on
it. "I wasn't here!" And my favorite one, when
Will Turner started speaking a bunch of lines
that were obviously Jack Sparrow kind of talk,
and he stopped and said, "What is this you have
me saying?"
So this game covers not
just the movie, but extra things as well. You
get to go to China (by the way: do NOT play the
dragon chase scene in co-op mode... we only beat
it when we did it single player), fight a pirate
called Black Smoke James, and many other fun
little extras.
I wish this game had a
three player co-op mode! We love video games
that make us laugh, and this one definitely does
do that.
Final Fantasy III
Final
Fantasy III
by Square Enix USA
Platform:
Nintendo DS
In Stock - Buy now!
Features
Final Fantasy III DS "The
Gulgan thus prophesied: This earthquake is only
the beginning. The great tremors that swallowed
the crystals, the light of our world, only to
spawn monsters from the depths of the scarred
land, are nothing but harbingers of what is yet
to come. Something is coming..fathomless,
ominous, and full of sorrow.. But
Description
The only
Final Fantasy that was never localized in the
United States, Final Fantasy III has been
reborn, incorporating the latest in portable
gaming technology. Using the features of the
Nintendo DS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III
features graphics that have been reworked and
remodelled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical
Final Fantasy look and feel. This is the fans'
chance to complete the circle. The legend of
Final Fantasy III is reborn.
A must-have for the
hardcore Final Fantasy Fan, January 24,
2007
Reviewer: Helen J. Casper (Fort
Lauderdale, FL)
= Fun =
Overall
I've played this
game in English and in the original Japanese
(even though I don't speak or understand
Japanese). I absolutely love it. It has the feel
of an old-school Final Fantasy game but with
amazing graphics that would impress anyone. I
will admit that I had more fun playing it in
Japanese than in English because I didn't
understand most of what was going on and every
new item, weapon, spell, etc. was an adventure
as I tried to figure out what it did. =)
If you are a "new" Final
Fantasy fan, you may be a bit put-off by the
amount of time you need to spend to really make
your characters amazing. You may also be a bit
frustrated with the segmented and predictable
plot. Modern Final Fantasy fans (who started
playing the games at or after 7) are just too
used to the complex and multi-layered plotlines
of the modern games. However, those of us who
have been dedicated since the Nintendo console
games will love the timeless crystal story, the
linear plot, and the job system that makes the
game wholly customizable. If you were a fan of
Final Fantasy 5, you will definitely love this
game. The jobs are different and the gameplay is
a bit more simplistic, but you'll see a lot of
the things you loved about 5 in this game- with
better graphics and the ability to travel
diagonally.
If you're a casual RPG
player, you also may not appreciate Final
Fantasy 3 as much as a die-hard enthusiast of
the series. While the graphics are cute, the
game doesn't have the finesse of most modern
RPGs. There are lots of hidden treasures, random
encounters galore, and a noticeable lack of many
side-quests that modern RPG players enjoy.
However, this is a great remake of a classic RPG
and those who can appreciate that will enjoy it
immensely.
One of the fun, minor
aspects of this game is Mognet. In each town,
you can talk to a Moogle who will connect you to
the Nintendo Wi-Fi network. From there, you can
write little messages to other friends who have
the game. Part of this fun of this game, for me
at least, has been finding and making friends
with other FF3 players. As a side note, we had
no problems setting it up with our existing home
wireless network. I simply configured the
settings on my DS lite and can access it no
matter where in the house I'm playing. The
little notes from other players really add
another level of enjoyment.
To put it bluntly, you
simply cannot pass on this game if you are a
true, hardcore Final Fantasy fan. It's a canon,
mainline game and very well done. In my opinion,
it is even worth getting a DS just for this
game.
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy XII - in
Stores from October 31, 2006
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Publisher:
Square Enix, Inc.
Developer: Square Enix,
Inc.
Category: Role-Playing
Media:
Release Dates
North America: 10/31/2006 |
Japan:
03/16/2006
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Official Game Page
Collector’s Edition Available at
GameStop and EB Games Stores
Nationwide
All About Final
Fantasy XII
As war looms on the
horizon, the mighty Archadian Empire begins a
campaign to subjugate its neighbors. The small
kingdom of Dalmasca shares their fate, and it is
here that our tale begins.
Two years after the fall of
Dalmasca, the citizens are without guidance and
direction. In the capital city of Rabanastre,
the denizens gather and await the introduction
of Archadia’s new consul. To Vaan, a young man
living on the streets of Rabanastre, the Empire
is a hated enemy who took the life of his
brother, the only family he had left. In an
effort to exact revenge, Vaan hatches a plot to
break into the palace and steal from the
occupying imperials. There, he gets more than he
bargained for as he runs into Princess Ashe, the
sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne.
Together, the two will embark on an incredible
journey through Ivalice, tracing the mysteries
behind the Archadian Empire’s invasion. The
choices they make will determine the very fate
of the world.
Features
- Completely new voiced
cut-scenes added for the North American release
- Gorgeous CG cinematics and
cut-scenes in Dolby® Pro Logic II combined with
real-time graphics rivaling those of next-gen
titles
- Shocking plot twists take
players on an unforgettable journey
- Active Dimension Battle
(ADB) system, enables players to move seamlessly
between exploration and combat
- Highly customizable Gambit
system allows complete control over character AI
during battles
- License board gives the
player the ability to customize each character’s
skills and abilities
- Final Fantasy XII has been
rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
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Legend of Zelda:
The Twilight Princess
Other products
by Nintendo
Platform: GameCube
(8
customer reviews)
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1
in Computer & Video Games
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Product
Features
- When Link travels to the
darkened land of Hyrule, he transforms into a
wolf and must scour the land with the help of a
mysterious being named Midna.
- Ride into battle against
troops of foul creatures, using an incredible
horseback combat system, then take on massive
bosses that must be seen to be believed.
- Many puzzles stand between
Link and the fulfillment of his quest, so
players must sharpen their wits as they hunt for
weapons and items.
- Characters include Link,
Zelda, Midna and many others, both new and old.
Product
Description
Preview
Despite all the hoopla
surrounding the next generation consoles, the
most anticipated gaming event of this year is
undoubtedly the latest The Legend of
Zelda game. Subtitled Twilight
Princess, the game looks radically different
from The Wind Waker with less stylized,
more realistic looking graphics.
As ever with a Nintendo
title, much of the game is still surrounded in
secrecy, but previews have already shown the
game's enormous scale with huge areas of rolling
countryside for you to ride your horse and
battle various evil enemies. Indeed, the game
seems more action-focused than previous
adventures, both on horseback and on
foot.
One major new feature
revealed in the game is that Link is now able to
transform into a wolf. This gives him a whole
suite of new features including the ability to
"see" smells and access areas impossible as a
human (or elf).
Despite the greater
emphasis on action, the puzzles in the game are
even more elaborate than before. A forest
dungeon reveals your ability to communicate with
animals. You order around a troupe of baboons to
solve puzzles and to help battle the level
boss.
The GameCube could hardly
have asked for any better swansong than this,
with utterly amazing graphics and an apparently
endless range of features and settings. Even
with so little still known about it, this is
still on course to be the best game of the year.
-- Harrison Dent, Amazon.co.uk
This preview is based on
an incomplete version of the game; features or
problems mentioned above may not appear in the
finished game.
Review from
Gamers
= Fun = Overall
UNDISPUTED GAME OF THE
YEAR!, December 12, 2006
Wow, this game is amazing!
I bought this game for only $40 at Curcuit City.
I'm very happy I found it because I looked
everywhere, and it was sold out. When I went to
Curcuit City, I was amazed to see one sitting
there for only $40.
Now, to the game
itself. There have been a lot of great games
that have come out this year. I own Gears of War
for my XBox 360, and I didn't think a game could
top it for years to come. Well, a couple months
later, Twighlight Princess was released. The
GameCube version, which is the one that I have,
has just as good if not better graphics than the
Wii version. I played the Wii version a little
bit at the store, and I was surprised to see
that the GameCube Zelda was just as pretty
looking. This game is as good as any graphic
wise on the current gen consoles.
There
has been so much focus on the 360, PS3, and Wii
that this game might not get the praise that it
deserves. This is the perfect game to end the
current gen consoles. It's simply amazing.
Anyone who still owns a GameCube should
definitly get this game. It might not just be
the game of the year, but maybe the game of the
century! It was well worth the wait. And if you
don't believe this game can live up to Ocarina
of Time, you better try this game. Then you can
be the judge of that.
Get this game
ASAP!
Review from
Gamers - Nintendo Wii Version
Versus GameCube Review
This is a review written by
someone who has played both versions. In this
review I'll not only touch on the aspects of
Twilight Princess, but also tell you a few
differences between the Wii and Gamecube
versions, because some will most definitely be
curious.
= Fun = Overall
Absorbed in
Twilight (Review includes differences between
the Wii and Gamecube Versions), December 15,
2006
The Legend of Zelda
is one of the most popular games of all time.
When a new Zelda game marches forth, the fans
are always there. Now, after spending years in
development, with delay after delay and
ultimately being pushed onto the Nintendo Wii,
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is
finally here. It's pretty generous of Nintendo
to keep the game on the Gamecube as well as
pushing it to the Wii. It's great that even
those without the Wii can experience this
amazing game.
Twilight
Princess is by far one of the most
instantly absorbing in the series. The game
begins with you as Link in the village of Ordan.
Things are going well for Link and his friends
until a band of monsters riding a boar come and
kidnap two of his friends. When Link awakens,
he's suddenly thrust into a twilight realm where
he meets a creature named Midna, who decides to
aid Link on his quest. From the get go, The
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is instantly
absorbing. The storyline is by far one of the
best in the series and is very engrossing and
absorbing.
The first major difference
between the Gamecube and Wii versions are the
controls. On the Wii you swing the remote and
Link swings his sword. Here, it's just the press
of a button. For anyone who played the Wii
version, it's surprising how much time it takes
to get used to the control scheme. When using
the slingshot or hero's bow, aiming also feels
strange. It's far easier on the Wii. The
controls for the Gamecube version are good,
though. It's just that if you played the Wii
version you have to adjust to it. However, it
actually is an entirely different experienece
all together. This doesn't mean if you have the
Wii version you should go out and buy the
Gamecube version. They are, after all, the same
game.
The heart of the challenge from
the game mainly comes from the puzzles rather
than the actual dungeon crawl itself. Most
enemies are easily taken down by a couple of
sword swings. Some of the puzzles, however, can
really throw you for a loop. This also brings
about another key difference between the Wii and
Gamecube versions. The environments are
completely mirrored. In other words, Link holds
his sword in his left hand instead of his right.
A path that was on the left in the Wii version
will be on the right in the Gamecube version.
Anyone who played the Wii version first will no
doubt find this to be rather confusing. However,
most of you are probably getting the Gamecube
version because you don't have a Wii. So this is
really no problem at all.
A unique twist
to the gameplay of Zelda is that Link not only
goes around in his normal form, but can become a
wolf as well. As a wolf the controls are
virtually the same with the exception of Link
being able to use senses and dig. You'll also be
forced to solve puzzles in wolf form as well,
and it does indeed add some variety to the game.
As you progress in wolf form, Midna sits on your
back and is there to offer advice for you.
Gameplay wise, Twilight Princess knows how to
keep you immersed in the game.
Visually
a Gamecube game has never looked better than
this. It's fairly lifelike. It also looks very
identical to the Wii version. However, the
Gamecube version doesn't play out in widescreen
so there's letterboxes whenever you view one of
the cutscenes. The game sports some amazing
detail, though. Link has never looked better.
The land of Hyrule has never looked better. Your
enemies and some of the cinematics also sport
some awesome detail.
The music still
sounds pretty good. A lot of tunes you'll
recognize from previous Zelda adventures, but
the new stuff sounds pretty good too. There's no
voice acting, though, and that still bothers me
about Zelda to this day. The Windwaker could've
used voice acting and so could Twilight
Princess. The story is so absorbing, and it
probably would've been better had they added
voices to it. Link grunts and such and from time
to time one of the NPC characters might yell
something, but there's really no spoken dialogue
throughout the game. It would've been really
exciting to see some of the cinematics brought
to life through fantastic voice acting. In the
long run this probably won't bother anyone, and
its a small price to pay for a game that's as
fantastic as this.
For what its worth,
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is very
good. Its by far the most absorbing story in the
entire series, and its gameplay is unmatched.
Fans who have followed Zelda since its days on
the NES will be pleased at just how far the
series has come with Twilight Princess. Its one
of the best in the series.
On a final
note, the Wii version is superior to the
Gamecube version. While they are virtually the
same game, the controls of the Wii version are
better, and some of the environments look
smoother. The control scheme and mirroring of
the environments alone makes playing both
versions a different experience. However, if you
own the Wii version, this different experience
isn't so different as to warrant the Gamecube
version a buy. The reverse is also true. If you
invest in the Gamecube version, it's hard to
say, "Get the Wii version too."
Whichever version you get, however,
you'll be satisfied either way.
The Good
+Absorbing story
+Fantastic Gameplay
+There's a lot of great detail given to the
game
+The puzzles are quite challenging
+The game still sounds good
The Bad
-All this time and the series still
lacks voice acting
Product
Description
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight
Princess brings you back tot he land of Hyrule,
as you uncover the mystery behind its plunge
into darkness. Link, a young man raised as a
wrangler in a rural village, is ordered by the
mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off,
oblivious to the dark fate that has descended
upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight
Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms
into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure
helps him break free, and with the aid of her
magic, they set off to free the land from the
shadows. Link must explore the vast land of
Hyrule and As he does, he'll have to enlist the
aid of friendly folk, solve puzzles and battle
his way through dangerous dungeons. In the
Twilight Realm, he'll have to use his wolf
abilities and Midna's magic to bring light to
the land. Revisit classic and new characters -
Link, Zelda, Midna and many others
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The World of
Harry Potter
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Join Harry Potter on
exciting adventures in this 4-in-1 game
collection
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Master all things magical
in a world filled with wizardry, fun, and danger
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Overcome adversity and
challenges; turn-based battle sequences
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Interact with over 100
unforgettable characters from the book
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Enjoy stunning 3D
environments and special effects
From the
Manufacturer
Harry Potter
and the Sorcerer's Stone
Be Harry Potter, learning
to master all things magical in a world filled
with wizardry, fun, and danger. Overcome
adversity and challenges and encounter
unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling's
worldwide bestseller.
As Harry Potter, players
will hone their magical skills and advance
through three terms of study during Harry's
first year at Hogwarts. Each term will challenge
players to meet a number of objectives, such as
collecting and mixing potions with Professor
Snape or piloting a flying broom through the
Forbidden Forest in search of Neville
Longbottom's Remembrall. In order to pass the
first year of study, players must complete over
29 different objectives, while avoiding enemies
and obstacles.
Bring the world of Harry
Potter home in one small, portable package.
Turn-based battle sequences reward thoughtful
use of more than 30 spells and potions.
Adventure-based game with an emphasis on puzzle
solving and interaction with other characters.
Interact with over 100 unforgettable characters
from the book, including Professor Dumbledore,
Rubeus Hagrid, and Draco Malfoy. Faithful
representation of the magical world created in
J.K. Rowling's best-selling novels.
Harry Potter
Quidditch World Cup
Grab your broomsticks and
prepare for aerial competition high above the
Quidditch pitch. For the first time ever, Harry
Potter fans will be able to fully experience the
magical power, speed, and competition of
Quidditch, the favorite sport of witches and
wizards, in Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup.
EA’s UK Studio, the team behind the worldwide
success of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of
Secrets games, brings you this new title.
Features:
Climb aboard a flying
broomstick and take part in the only complete
Quidditch experience--including playing full
matches.
Play as any one of four Hogwarts
Houses and numerous characters from the fiction,
including Harry Potter and the crafty Draco
Malfoy.
Play all the Quidditch positions and
execute all the high-flying moves.
Compete
for the Quidditch World Cup with professional
teams and stadium environments including USA,
Bulgaria, featuring Viktor Krum, England, the
Nordic team, Japan, Germany, France, Spain, and
Australia. Each national team has its own
Quidditch gear and unique strengths.
Invite
a friend over for some head-to-head action in
the first multiplayer (two player) Harry Potter
experience.
Unlock special moves by
collecting Quidditch Cards gained from
challenges completed, moves made, and games won.
Enjoy stunning 3D environments and special
effects.
Satisfying the number-one request
from Harry Potter fans worldwide: full Quidditch
matches.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of
Secrets
Be Harry Potter in a unique new PC
adventure with more magic, friendship, and
danger. Learn new spells, undertake new quests,
make new friends, and challenge new adversaries
to confront the powers at the heart of the
Chamber of Secrets. Do you dare face
You-Know-Who again?
Features:
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Explore rich environments
from the colorful Burrow to the dark reaches of
the Forbidden Forest.
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Master new spells including
Expeliarmus, Diffendo, and Skurge.
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Overcome dangerous foes
from Aragog to the Basilisk.
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Take flight to play
improved Quidditch.
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Interact with new
characters from J.K. Rowling’s world, including
Dobby, Lockhart, and Ginny Weasley.
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Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban
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The Dementors are coming
and this time Harry needs his friends.
From the opening scene on
the Hogwarts Express to the climactic finale on
the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, the
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
videogame immerses the player in the world of
Harry Potter with captivating gameplay, stunning
environments, and graphics that bring to life
the magical world familiar to anyone who has
seen the films.
Players encounter new
characters and creatures, engage in a variety of
sub-quests, fly on a Hippogriff, explore
previously unseen areas of Hogwarts and take on
their friends in multiple two-player challenges,
as they take part in the most exciting and
challenging Harry Potter videogame adventure
yet.
Features:
Companion Play: play as
Harry, Ron, and Hermione to unlock the secrets
of Hogwarts.
Face the Dementors: can you
overcome the dreaded Azkaban guards?
Fly
Buckbeak: fly the Hippogriff around the towers
of Hogwarts.
All-new spells: freeze streams
into ice slides, control flame-breathing
dragons, and conjure a Patronus.
Stunning
graphics: best-ever graphics bring to life the
world of Harry Potter in a way never seen
before.
New wizard cards: enjoy a new set of
wizard cards, including the beings and beasts
cards.
Product
Description
World Of Harry Potter
brings all of the early Harry Potter adventures
to life. Experience his first three years at
Hogwarts Academy, as he faces new trials and
dangers at every turn. Combine the abilities of
Harry, Hermione and Ron as they take on menaces
unlike anything the world's ever seen before.
Includes Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets,
Prisoner Of Azkaban and Quidditch World Cup.
Reviews from
Gamers
= Fun = Overall
Awesome
entertainment value, great for kids and adults
who play along with them
My 7 year
old daughter and I have been searching for a
good computer game to play ever since we
finished up 101 Dalmations on the PC more than a
year ago. I've read her the first three Harry
Potter books, and then discovered this
collection. It is a big winner.
You get four different
games (which each originally sold for the cost
of this collection, or more). We finished the
Sorcerers Stone in about two weeks of evening
play. It has plenty of play value to get us to
go back, mainly to find the hidden secrets we
did not find the first time, and to play some
better games of Quiddich.
We have just begun playing
the Chamber of Secrets. Everything about this
one is an upgrade from Sorcerer's Stone:
smoother play, more spells, more hidden areas,
new activities, new features. We are enjoying it
immensely.
Some kids are game
fanatics, and can handle the controls alone.
Another reviewer was correct, a game controller
makes these much easier. My daughter and I share
the controls when we play together. In these
games, she takes the mouse to cast spells and
direct Harry's point of view, I work the arrow
keys to move us around. We have quite a lot of
fun together this way.
The games feature the same
story line and content as the books. Expect the
same (very low) violence level as the books.
So I'm giving this bundle 5
stars based on just games. Heck, I would have
given it 4 stars for the Sorcerer's Stone alone,
or 5 stars for the Chamber of Secrets alone.
This is a super value.
Reviews from
Gamers
= Fun = Overall
Great Games in a Great Set
at a Great Price!, December 17, 2005
This
set includes the first 4 Potter games for PC:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber
of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban and Quidditch
World Cup. This is a cool deal! This set cost
less than more stores sell Prisoner of Azkaban
alone. The Games (1-3) are model closely after
the stories including much that the movies skip
or alter. Like tje Hagrid's gift of a flute in
Sorcerer's Stone. They also include Peeves the
Poltergeist. The Hogwarts Castle is styled after
the film and the books and a great deal of
effort went into capturing the feel of the
famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. It is
loaded with secret passages, candy and wizard
cards. The graphic are pretty good (on all
platforms) and the actors used create their own
interpretation of the chief characters. Game 3,
Prisoner of Azkaban is much more in the spirit
of the movies rather than the books, the faces
of the characters more closely resemble their
Warner Brother counterparts, and the Hogwart's
students wear school uniforms (instead of robes
with crests over street clothes). This isn't a
complaint, either way. I enjoyed both versions
of the series.
The fourth game in this
set:The Quidditch World Cup is not an adventure
game, but a sports game, using elements from
basketball, soccer and football to recreate
Quidditch game play more elaborately than in the
other 3 games. THIS GAME WAS NOT BASED ON THE
NEWLY RELEASED MOVIE, but came out based solely
on the fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet
of Fire.
You can play proffessional
Quidditch play for the World Cup as a team in
the Quidditch League using players like Krum,
playing the country of your choice (including
playing for the States). This leads me to my one
complaint: YOU CAN'T PLAY IRELAND. You can't
play as, or against Ireland's Quidditch team.
But, QWC is still the best game of the set.
If don't want to play in
the league for the World Cup, there is also the
option of Hogwarts house play.
All 4 games come in a
single-4 disc jewel case, not individually
packaged within the 12"
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Super Mario Bros
New Super Mario Bros.
Other
products by Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo
DS
Product
Features
Run, jump, and stomp your
way through raging volcanoes, tropical islands,
snowcapped peaks, and unimaginable challenges!
Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible
proportions, or smash through your foes in a
blue Koopa shell!
There are two multiplayer
modes in New Super Mario Bros. -- Mario vs.
Luigi and Minigames. In Mario vs. Luigi mode,
it's brother vs. brother in a race for Stars.
New Power Ups! You'll find classic power-ups
like the Super Mushroom and the Fire Flower in
the game, and there are some all-new power-ups
that let Mario explore the Mushroom Kingdom like
never before.
New Moves! New Super Mario
Bros. expands Mario's arsenal of moves to
include some very powerful advanced techniques.
If you want to uncover every secret in the game,
you'll have to master them all.
New Super Mario Bros.
for the DS lets you play an updated version of
the classic Super Mario Bros. world, with
all-new moves taken from other hit Mario games.
When Mario and Princess Peach are taking a walk,
a bolt of lightning hits Mushroom Castle. Mario
goes off to investigate, but he returns Bowser
has kidnapped Peach! He'll track down Bowser on
the classic, original Super Mario Bros. map with
all the moves he's picked up in the other games.
Throw turtle shells, butt-stomp to crack open
floors -- you can even use the tanooki suit from
Super Mario Bros. 3. Use the DS dual screen to
see where you are on a map & play fun
minigames. Also includes a two-player mode where
Mario and Luigi race and compete for coins.
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***NEW!!!Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour
by
Disney
Platform: Nintendo
Wii | ESRB
Availability: This item
will be released on November 13,
2007. Pre-order
now!
Product
Features
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Tour the world as the pop
princess herself and live the dream of rock
stardom
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Practice and perform
Hannah's hit songs using the Wii controller
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Plan your tour schedule
from London, Paris, Tokyo, and more
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Control a variety of
lighting and stage effects for an unforgettable
concert
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Share photos of fashion
designs and record dances to share with friends
Hannah Montana:
Music Jam
by
Disney
Platform: Nintendo DS | ESRB
Rating: Everyone
Product
Features
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Live out your dream of
becoming a pop star in this exciting musical
adventure
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Play as both Miley Stewart
and her alter ego Hannah Montana
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Use the DS stylus to "play"
the guitar, bass guitar, and drums and jam with
friends
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Produce music videos,
complete with backdrop shots from multiple
angles
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Customize Hannah's outfit,
including hair, glasses, tops, and bottoms
Product
Details
Media: Video Game
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Hannah Montana DS
by Disney Interactive
Platform: Nintendo DS
Product
Features
- Play as Miley or her best
friend Lilly
- Collect clues and combine
items in order to uncover 3 original mysteries
with unique adventures
- Uncover hidden clues using
helpful gadgets
- Talk with your favorite
characters from the show using an interactive
branching dialogue and gesture system to make
your choices
- Ride the streets of Malibu
with Lilly on her skateboard, rollerblades or
scooter in time-based challenges
Product
Description
Hannah Montana is the stage
name of Miley Stewart, a teen pop sensation
known to millions. Her best friend Lilly is the
only one who knows the truth -- or so she
thinks. Someone is threatening to reveal
Hannah's secret! Miley and Lilly investigate
their school, the boardwalk, stadium and the
beach to uncover clues. Help solve the mystery
and keep Hannah Montana's secret safe, so the
show can go on! Access Hannah's secret wardrobe
and design personalized clothes to share with
others via the wireless mode on the DS
 = Fun  = Overall
An O.K. Game, October 16,
2006
Reviewer: D. M. Sitter "H.M.
Lover" (Oshkosh, WI USA)
I am 13 and a
half years old, and I love the show Hannah
Montana, and I love Miley Cyrus, that is why I
got it. I Started playing this game, is was fun
at first, then it got really anoying. You do
like the same tasks over and over, it's really
anoying. I got a head ache from the music, and I
beat this game in less than two hours. I
wouldn't recomend for any one, only if you are
really bored one day. It is fun when you go into
Hannah's closet you can dress her, but you can't
do any thing else. At the end it is a surprise
but it's cheesy. Hope you follow my advice, I
will probably ask my dad to put this game on
ebay, because I don't want to play it any more,
so I will just sell it.
= Fun = Overall
amazing addictive
game.... by Alyssa T. (Virginia, USA),
December 17, 2006
A Kid's Review
hi.
I
share a DS with my brother (boo hoo) and this
was the first game we got. We both love it. The
game length is great, and so is the music. I
LOVE the mini games.
My brother has the old
mario game for nintendo 64, and we still play
that sometimes.
Anybody would fall in love
with this game, as it is addicting. Once I start
playing, I can't stop until my brother snatches
it out of my hands!
Great game for any age.
I wonder waht Yoshi's Island 2 is
like?????
= Fun = Overall
AWESOME!,
December 17, 2006
A Kid's
Review
This game was so cool! I played it so
much! I beat it twice! The only thing I think
could be improved is that when you would design
something for Hannah to wear, she would try it
on in the dressing room, but not actually where
it at any point in the game. Maybe in Hannah
Montana 2 (whenever they come out with a second
game) there could be a feature where you could
dress Miley or dress Hannah for a concert...
?
= Fun =
Overall
Hannah Montana
becomes a Nintendo DS game!, November
30, 2006
A Kid's Review
I
don't have this game,but I would like it. Many
say it's stupid,it's not! Hannah Montana,is a
great show,in my opinion.I think it's great to
have them make a game on the popular tween
series.I do reccomend this game to preteen
girls. I've heard it's easy to beat,but if
you're like me,someone who play's their DS once
in a while,then the excitment will last for a
while.I say get the game!
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That's So Raven: Psychic on
the Scene DS
by Disney Interactive
Platform:
Nintendo DS
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Product
Description
That's So Raven is a hit
TV series that revolves around fashionable
teenager Raven Baxter and her schemes to get
herself, her friends, or family members, out of
a wacky situation, usually by using her psychic
powers and her skills as a master of disguise.
= Fun = Overall
AWESOME!, December
17, 2006
A Kid's
Review
This is the best
Disney-Channel-show-based games I've ever
played! I've beaten it once, but plan to do it
over again! I can't think of any complaints
about it! The story is not too short or too
long, not too easy or too hard, not too
repetitive...I could go on and on! Also, you can
dress Raven and she'll actually where the design
while you're playing and moving her around - a
feature that I wanted badly to be in the GBA
games. This game made me VERY HAPPY, and I'm
sure it would any other That's So Raven fans.
I'm waiting for another Raven game for the
Nintendo DS!!!!!
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Castlevania:
Portrait of Ruin
Other products by Konami
Platform:
Nintendo DS Release Date: December 5, 2006
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Features
Encounter over 100 diverse
enemies in your adventure to stop Dracula's
resurrection
Summon your partner and execute
cooperation attacks to decimate your enemies
Collect items, weapons and magic as you
explore the castle
Fight with and against
your friends in multiple multi-player modes
Product
Description
Castlevania: Portrait Of
Ruin brings back the award winning action
exploration gameplay that has held fans captive
for 2 decades! Take control of two heroes,
Jonathan Morris, a vampire killer and his close
friend Charlotte Orlean, a girl with tremendous
magical ability. Amidst the chaos of World War
II, two mysterious sisters emerge working to
resurrect Dracula and David and Charlotte are
all that stand in their way.
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