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Modern Warfare 3: New Trailer!

2011-10-20T15:50:00.000-07:00

Let me know what you think on my Youtube channel above! There will be a lot of gameplay when the game is finally released in only a few weeks time so make sure to subscribe!
Harry

Gears Of War 3 review: This wears biggest hit? or Biggest miss?

2011-09-25T15:04:00.000-07:00

The answer to the question is... HIT!

Story:

After many months of ridiculous anticipation for many die hard Gears fans it is finally here! Gears 3 raps the end to the Marcus Fenix era (unknown of prequel or sequel of the franchise) and ties up many of the questions we have all been waiting to hear! The game provides a more emotional attachment to the team (Cole in the stadium) which shows how much our heroes have really had to lose. The new enemy The Lambet aren't exactly hard to fight i see them as exploding locust... because that's all they really are. There are different types of Lambet; giant ones that spit Imulltion at you with a giant whip if you get to close and bigger enemy's who explode before they die. There are the occasional boss fights that are very satisfying! I can't really explain where they come from unless you want spoilers to the ending of the game, and yes Locust are still in the game! You spend the whole game looking for Adam Fenix (Marcus's father who is the key to everything) taking on little missions to get your way there. At the cost of one of our main characters (I'll let you decide who it is) which i guarantee will leave a tear in the eye of any Gears fan! The game still does leave some unanswered questions that I plead have to be answered!

Gameplay:

Not really much has changed gameplay wise other than the one or two new added weapons such as the Retro-Lancer and the fact some more familiar weapons are now a lil different (Gorgon pistol is now fully automatic and with the click of L3 whilst zooming in with the Hamerburst opens up a view of its iron sights making it more easy to use). The duck, run and cover system is still the same as well as the weapon reload system. You can now trade weapons with a team mate by zooming in at them opening a menu for what weapon of theirs you want. Objectives are now very clear by a click of R1 shows you where you objective is.

Multiplayer:

Multiplayer now seems a whole lot more addictive, whether it's the more competitive game modes or the fact that it comes down to pure skill to kill (no perks, killstreaks ect) only unlocking camos for your weapons, characters and ribbons as you progress in levels (through campaign, multiplayer and horde/beast mode)! The ten maps that come with the game are very satisfying and very quick to learn the best and quickest routes to slaughter your enemy! You can also play the campaign online with 2 to 4 people making the game a whole lot more fun!

Horde mode and Beast Mode

Horde mode returns allowing either you on your own or 2-4 friends battling 50 waves of enemies with a boss round every 10 rounds offering a new challenge! Earning money every enemy you kill to by defenses, weapons ect taking on other horde game modes out there and is defiantly a strong competitor!

Beast mode is basically the opposite instead of playing as a COG tearing Locust apart you play as the Locust tearing humans apart and is equally fun!

Overall:

Overall Gears 3 is by far the Best Gears of War out of the Trilogy. Opening it's arms to new players to the franchise and the fans who have followed it all the way through! The game will leave you with the feeling of going back to the previous releases just to play them all through again and again! With stunning scenery and an emotional connection the the story Gears of war 3 is a definite pick up for anyone(with the edition of previously in gears film to explain the previous editions to Gears)! I will be posting a complete walkthrough of the whole game on my YouTube.

Rating 9.5/10 (.5 because it seems in some cases epic games can't seem to pick up how to use the game engine as during cut-scenes graphics take a while to appear).

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Smartphone Best Buy

2011-09-20T08:37:00.000-07:00

Who wants a smartphone? It is hard to choose which is value for money, so here are my top 3 smartphones money can buy.

3rd Place : We have the Blackberry curve 8520 from RIM. With the 320X240 colour display, photos are not as clear as i would of hoped but it is good enough for casual web browsing and social networking. The main feature that the blackberry has offered is the touch sensitive track pad. In my opinion the track pad is better than the previous Trackball because of how easy it is to use, it is quicker to scroll webpages and less noise is generated, it also looks quite smart. The phone has not got 3G connectivity or GPS, this is very disappointing. But if GPS and 3G are not important then this is a cheaper alternative than the other Blackberries on the market. If GPS and 3G is important to you, i suggest taking a look at the Blackberry curve 8530. It is the same appearance as the 8520 but with a little more features. The blackberry 8520 has a 2.0 MP camera with 5X digital zoom which is ok but not that useful if you take a lot of photos. The phone has got WiFi, this is good as the phone has no 3G connectivity. The phone comes with 256MB of storage but this can be upgraded.
Overall i think that this phone is based more around the consumer market than the business, so if you want a cheap £99 (Best Price) and reliable phone this is the one, but if you require a phone more features, The Blackberry 8530 is the one for you.

2nd Place : We have the Samsung Galaxy S. The phone has Google's operating system Android. It has a 1 GHz processor along with 8-16 GB internal flash storage. The Galaxy's 5.0 MP camera is great but with no led flash the quality is downgraded in low light environments. There is also an Fm radio built right into the phone, and if you have a Samsung TV then you can use this phone as a remote. The screen is a super 4.0 inch AMOLED display which has a 480X800 screen resolution. The screen is does not reflect light as much as the other phones, this is great because you can actually use this phone outdoors. Despite the big display the phone feels sturdy in your hands as well as keeping it portable. The phones battery life is poor and needs charging quite frequently.
Overall i think that this phone is a brilliant smartphone and is not that pricey (depending on pay as you go or pay monthly). If you want a mid-range smartphone then this is the phone for you. However, if you have a bigger budget then i would read on...

1st Place : We have the outstanding iPhone 4 (16GB). The phone comes with 16GB memory card or you can buy a 32GB model for around £100 more. The display packs a 960X640 screen resolution which means that photos, video and web browsing looks clear and sharp. The phone has a 5.0 MP still camera and can capture 720p HD video. The camera has tap to focus technology and flash for those dark environments, also the phone has a front facing camera which is also a great feature. The phone uses Apple's own operating system (IOS) which is easy to use, The user can download over 350,000 apps specifically designed for the iPhone.
Overall i think that the pricey tag of £510 (Best Price) is great for the device you get. For those that are on a big budget the iPhone 4 is the one for you. If you don't have much money to spend i suggest that you start saving up because you are missing out on a truly great phone. For those that already own a iPhone im sure you are excited about the new software release comming soon for IOS devices.
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Dead Island Review!!

2011-09-14T13:02:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!
Harry here, and today I bring you my verdict on Dead Island, will it live up to the high expectations most of us had for this game?

After being buzzed up by the amazing trailers Dead Island released I couldn't wait to play it, and within an hour i was pretty much bored, slaying zombies is fun for a while but can becoming boring after a while.You a presented with the choice of four characters who all come with their own special ability ect Guns... and a bio! The game does have a paper thin story line that only seems to pick up near the end of the game after completing many quests before actually being able to carry on with the main story/objective.

The game does seem like they did steal a few ideas from Dead Rising 2 such as the variable weapon customization but adds to the fun! Co-op also was very fun to play as well and I do admit i had fun ravaging zombies with and electric axe with a friend! Be warned you will need cash for everything especially with a weapon but luckily enough money isn't hard to obtain. I did find the game very, very boring at first but it can be alot of fun with a friend! Subscribe on my Youtube for gameplay videos of this game!
Rating: 7.8
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YOUTUBE VIDEOS!

2011-08-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

Finally got my HD PVR and recorded some black ops Der Riese zombie footage just for you!

YouTube Gameplay

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Black Ops: Rezurrection map pack Review:

2011-08-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

So here it is guys the new all Zombie map pack review!
So first we start with the all new zombie epic Moon. After spending a whole night playing on the map me and my bestfriend discovered our perfect tactic to survive... Moon had some amazing new additions to the zombie saga, such as the launch pads for a quick escape in the "Dome" although this is not advisable without Juggernog or no gravity when the excavator is switched on (You can stop the excavation of the dome or many parts of the level in the starting room although gravity makes the map a lot more harder). We epically enjoyed the starting area in which you have to survive Area 51 (Online map in the previous map pack Hanger 18) where you will find the Pack-a-Punch machine and either Juggernog or Speedcola but changes every time you teleport there (Teleport found by new perk Mule Kick) Mule Kick being the new perk allows you to wield 3 weapons at an expense of 4000 points! With Mule Kick weapon drops will randomly appear with a throw of the new Tactical grenade the Q.E.D which we found a great use but not as much fun as the previously seen Gersh Device in Ascension that was a great help on Moon! The Wave gun is also a great addition to the map and makes Zombie killing a whole lot fun just to see them explode! The gun also splits into two duel wield weapons the Zap Guns or as we called them the mini WunderWaffes! (Although it doesnt kill more than 2) There are a few flaws with the map such as the annoying astronauts (who we named Neil Armstrongs) who take the name of one of your friends from your friends list, but also get in the way allot of the time and is very annoying when they grab you and steal your perk teleporting you somewhere different in the map as it stole my Mule Kick :( . The Nova six crawlers make a return but are more annoying than ever before, teleporting or skipping right in the middle of your path!
The Easter egg has now been completed and is available to watch on YouTube and is an amazing end to the Zombie story! Rating: 9/10

Natch Der Untoten:
Nothing has really changed with this Zombie map other than the addition of the Black Ops Random weapon box and The Thundergun and the Symbol Monkey the World at War weapons off the wall also seem to have been "refurbished" along with the map and to me by far is the most difficult and annoying map with its no perks and annoying structure!
Rating 6.5/10

Vurruckt
Same as Natch der Untoten nothing has really changed with the map other than it and its weapons have been refurbished. Other than having perk machines unlike Natch der Untoten the map now includes the addition of the Winters Howl which is a great use to get out of tight situations.
Rating:8/10
(No picture was available of the Black Ops version)

Shi No Numa
Same again nothing has changed except that it's been completely refurbished but is still annoying with the random perk locations in different huts and the very annoying swamp!
Rating: 8/10

Der Riese
Same again nothing has changed with the layout other than the Black ops weapons and Black ops graphics. The Hell hound god mode has now been patched along with many other glitches in the game! This to me is still my faviourate zombie map other than Ascension and is very fun to play!
Rating: 9/10

Hope you enjoyed the review It's going to be a while till the next zombie map (If there is one)
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Black Ops: REZURRECTION Map pack NEW TRAILER!

2011-08-18T16:17:00.000-07:00

Well finally an epic trailer, the one we've been waiting for... Now I'm excited! Epically since It's live action!

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Ready to try new ways to eliminate Zombies?... We sure are!

Black Ops: Moon Zombies - SAM?

2011-08-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

For all you Zombie followers I spotted something very, very cool, and thought I'd share! Here on the moon loading screen, if you cast your eyes to the top right picture, you will see a little girls shadow holding a teddy bear who will know to be non other than the notorious SAMANTHA!:

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Ready to slay some ZOMBIEZZZ? We are!!!

OFFICIAL REZURRECTION TRAILER!

2011-08-11T12:47:00.000-07:00

Hi guys Harry here and yes It's what we've all been waiting for the official trailer!

And this is what I'm so excited for!

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Thanks for reading! Are you as excited as us?

MW3 SPEC OPS SURVIVAL MODE TRAILER

2011-08-09T17:43:00.000-07:00

Well here it is! Tell us what you think on our Facebook: TheAverageReviewers or on our Twitter @EpiczReviewerz or on Harry's YouTube: TheAverageGamer2011

Visit Harry's Page for all the new Black Ops Zombie Map Moon Info!

2011-08-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

As there has been no more info released on this highly anticipated map I've decided to put all the MOON Maps info on my page (Harry's Page) if you are not interested in the remastered World at War zombie maps included in the Rezurrection Map Pack, so it's easier for you to find.

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Rezurrection Official poster!

2011-08-04T15:35:00.000-07:00

Okay may be a bit late but when it surfaced I wasn't sure whether it was real but turns out it is so here you go:

Map Pack 4 Wave Gun? (Wonder Weapon)

2011-08-04T03:47:00.000-07:00

Well here it is guys what well I assume we have all been waiting for the Wave Gun! It seems that the new perks ability will allow your player to hold 3 guns at once, it is still unknown at this time what other effects it has or whether all of the other perks in previous maps will make an appearance.

Credits to CallofDuty Wiki for the official image that was so hard to find.

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MORE MAP PACK 4 NEWS!!

2011-08-03T18:58:00.000-07:00

As I promised I'd try and be the first to deliver information to you Zombie fans and tonight has and is becoming to be a huge handful of info!
The map pack is now on the Call of Duty official website (link at the bottom of this post) but according to the website these confirmed details:
-This will be the last Zombies map. :'(

-There will be a new weapon called the Wave Gun, which is "capable of cooking the zombies from the inside out".

-There will be a new equipment called the Quantum Entanglement Device, which "taps into the theories of quantum mechanics to bless (or curse!) your battle against the undead".

-There will be a new perk "for thrice the zombie-slaying fun". This perk will most likely allow you to carry three weapons instead of two.

-The zombies "shift in and out of sight".

-The map will have constantly changing gravity physics. The players will be effected by it, but the zombies will not.

-You will "have the tools to turn back the undead tide once and for all". This may relate to the map's major easter egg.

-This map is meant to be "the most thrilling and challenging adventure yet" in the Zombies saga.

I will be posting any pictures or any more information as soon as it becomes available!

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Black Ops REZURRECTION Map Pack MORE DETAILS!!!!

2011-08-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

TOLD YOU I'D UPDATE XD

Hi guys Harry here again tonight, I promised you more info as soon as it became available! As soon I saw the confirmed info I was waiting for I literally jumped to my laptop to update you (DEVOTION FTW) as I previously mentioned in the last post about the previous World at War Zombie maps it seems that those who previously bought the Hardened or Prestige edition of the game in which the classic maps were included will receive the map pack for free! It is unknown as of how this will work (codes ect) at this moment in time but I'll be sure to let you know as soon as I find out. Xbox gamers will also receive an official Moon dashboard theme and the official Zombie soundtrack including three new tracks all part of the Rezurrection Map Pack! (whether or not PS3 gamers will still receive this royalty is a mystery at this point in time) And is said to have a new style of play...
A gaming website luckily enough got the chance to interview Treyarchs Jimmy Zelinski creative lead for Zombies: 1: What’s a “phasing Zombie?”
JZ: I don’t know. Where have you seen a phasing zombie? Who have you been talking to? What’s this word “phasing” you’re using…?

2: Are there other new weapons this time around? Any new gameplay mechanics?
JZ: This game mode is all about discovery. Whether our characters discover new weapons in the various places they visit is dependent on where they go. Same can be said for gameplay mechanics — the location dictates how you play. Ever been to the moon?

3: Why is Rezurrection misspelled? Is there significance to that?
JZ: You never know where hints and Easter eggs may appear in Zombies. What looks like a typo may be a typo…but it might also be the hidden truth behind everything.

And for those of you interested in Easter eggs...
4: How does the Quantum Entanglement Device work? JZ: The answer to what the QED can do can be found in the research of Einstein, Kaluza, Plancke and Klein. That would suggest the possibilities are limitless. Get in the game, throw it out there, and see what it will do FOR YOU.

The map pack will be available for 1200 Microsoft points which leads us to believe it will be the same price as the other map packs available for PS3 and PC.

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For the full interview visit Oneofswords and credits to MrDalekJD's video which informed me of all this!

Call of Duty Black Ops Map Pack 4 Confirmed?

2011-08-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

Hi guys Harry here with you're gaming news!
It seems that after months and months of internet speculation that the confirmed Moon zombie map included in the now confirmed by IGNs official XBOX 36Os page (http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/118/1185975p1.html) that we will be getting the 4 World at War that we we fell in love with from the previous Call of duty title Treyarch developed. The map pack will also include the highly anticipated judging by the forum the official Call of Duty Black Ops forum website offers (http://www.callofduty.com/board/viewforum.php?f=111&sid=643u0lm7sdlh78gij8m5o01u22). According to IGN the map pack now named Rezurrection (confirming speculation that if you put all the map packs first letter together spelling F.E.A.R) will be released for XBOX 360 first (as always) August 23rd and then later for PS3 and PC! I'll be sure to be posting any new information including pictures as soon as they arise.
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2011-07-10T11:43:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys Harry here.
Archos Arnova 10 Tablet: Yes, usually Matt would be doing the tablet reviews but today I was happy enough to get my hands on the Arnova 10 android tablet! Although not as pricey as other tablets on the market such as the Galaxy S tablet, this product offers enough features to entertain you for hours! With its 10.1 inch screen and HD quality its a must have for any film fanatic. But enough with the praises it does shave a few minor flaws:
1 - It does take about 2 or 3 hours to get used to its user interface.
2 - It does not have flash player making YouTube and many android games a no no!

I'm going to be honest, i really do love this thing with its 4GB storage, USB port and Wi-Fi, This puts the more expensive tablets such as the blackberry tablet look over priced.
I believe this is a must buy especially for its price of £149.99.
Thanks for reading
Harry :D

2011-07-07T12:46:00.000-07:00

Matt's Latest Techno Review:
With the ever-increasing number of tablets being introduced into the tablet market, it is hard to chose which one is the best. I have narrowed down 5 tablets to 3 according to which has the best features.

3rd place : We have the good looking Samsung Galaxy Tab (16GB), with its gorgeous 7.0 inch display with 1024 X 600 pixels this makes a clear and crisp picture in such a small device. The Galaxy Tab has the latest android 3.0 built in and also has USB 2.0 built in. I can confidently say that this is probably the best android tablet on the market. With it's £299 price tag It is sure to be a contender.

2nd place : We have the HTC Flyer (16GB), with it's 7.0 inch display and again the same 1024 X 600 screen resolution as the galaxy Tab there is not much of a difference. But the feel of the device is Slick and smooth. The tablet does not have the latest Android operating system, in-fact HTC have stuck to their operating system HTC sense, the same operating system found in their smart-phones. The HTC tablet has a 1.5 GHz processor which makes it better and faster than the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Overall i think this is a great product to have if you are familiar with HTC's products, either way i think this is a must have tablet if you are willing to spend around £497.99 (Best Price)

1st place : We have The Apple iPad (16GB) 2nd generation. With it's fantastic 9.7 inch display (diagonal) and 1080x768 screen resolution it is one of the best screen resolution on a tablet device. The iPad has 2 cameras (front and rear) the rear capable of recording HD 720p video. The iPad carries an A5 processor chip with 1GHz, this is impressive as the iPad has seen no signs of slowing down. You can also download over 65,000 apps specifically designed for the iPad or you can download one of 350,000 apps for the iphone and magnify the app 2x. The iPad uses Apple's latest IOS 4.3.3 operating system. This is due to be revamped in the upcoming WWDC event on June 6th.

Overall i think that this a fantastic product and should be worth a look at. People say it is very pricey with a £399 price tag, but it is worth every penny.