Video Games Information & Articles

Rent or buy "Magna Carta: Tears of Blood" PS2 game with reviews

Jacklyn — 2006-03-31T10:46:46-05:00

East meets West in this 50-hour fantasy that combines a Western-style (natives vs. colonists) storyline with Japanese RPG. A 30-year war rages between humans and the Yason in the land of Efferia. Calintz, the leader of an elite mercenary unit the "Tears of Blood," fights to avenge the destruction of his home. The humans launch a massive attack designed to end the war. That's when Calintz meets Reith, a woman with no memory, in an encounter that could alter the fate of Efferia. Play unfolds with CGI cut-scenes, full dialogue, and a real-time battle system. Unlock the secrets of the Carta System to unleash ferocious spells.

Rent or buy "Gitaroo Man" Playstation2 game with reviews

Jacklyn — 2006-03-31T10:37:19-05:00

This rhythm game follows the exploits of U-1, an awkward elementary school student with a secret identity. He transforms into Gitaroo Man, a musical superhero of sorts who defeats foes with a futuristic electric guitar. His mission is to defend his people against an evil family. Luckily, Gitaroo Man is not alone. Fighting by his side is a dog named Puma who gets in on the action by transforming into a robotic beast. The object of the game is to play the right notes at the right time with the music provided, which proves to be trickier than it seems. The storyline is helped along by cutscenes as it progresses through 10 levels of varying music genres. Unlike most games, Gitaroo Man requires extensive use of the analog stick and controller buttons simultaneously.

Buy "Burnout Legends" PSP game with review

Jacklyn — 2006-03-23T12:30:28-05:00

Strap into your seatbelts as Burnout gets ready to rev up your PSP! Featuring all the best parts of previous Burnout games, Burnout Legends drives just like Burnout 3, with all the awesome car-tossing crashes, spark explosions, slick racing animation, and concussive action Burnouts know and love! Modes include Race, Time Attack, Crash, Pursuit and Road Rage. You can also go up against friends and strangers with the ad-hoc wireless mode in 4-player races. It's time to burn the competition wherever you go with your PSP.

Rent or buy "Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0" PSP game with review

Jacklyn — 2006-03-23T11:55:00-05:00

Hit the streets with Need for Speed: Most Wanted, EA's latest fix for road demons. Take cops on a wild chase through adrenaline-pumping courses as you race to become the baddest and the fastest. As you move up in reputation to the Black List, you'll tune your car with new parts and looks, building the ultimate muscle cars, sports cars, and pavement peelers. Most Wanted features open-ended gameplay, slick graphics, expansive locations, and road mayhem that will keep your eyes glued to your handheld!

Rent or buy Condemned: Criminal Origins for Xbox 360 with reviews

Jacklyn — 2006-03-14T12:23:26-05:00

When an unnatural series of murders terrorizes the city, the only thing certain is that danger lurks in every shadow. You'll need sharp instincts to survive this screw-tightening storyline that raises the tension at every turn. Use sophisticated forensics to investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and find the killers. Outsmart devious enemies who respond with strategic AI. Background objects react in real-life fashion when picked up, kicked, or bumped. It's a good thing, because bullets are in short supply. Grab anything within reach - axes, shovels, two-by-fours, and more - to save your skin. Chilling surround sound and intense visuals enhance this gripping first-person psychological thriller.

Rent or buy Dead or Alive 4 for Xbox 360 with reviews

Jacklyn — 2006-03-14T12:17:52-05:00

The fourth installment of this classic Xbox fighter launches on the Xbox 360 with more intricate fighting styles than ever! New characters join DOA3 all-star favorites like Christie and Brad Wong. Customize each fighter with a variety of costumes. The storyline goes deeper than ever, with revealing cutaways that dive into the DOA world. Interactive environments offer the most intricate combat stages yet, and it only gets better online. Bring the pain in large-scale global tourneys. Form clans with other players. Tally stats on highly detailed scoreboards. Or hang out in the new interactive lobby with voice-and text-chatting options. If you thought you'd mastered DOA, think again!

Rent or buy Call of Duty 2 game for Xbox 360 with reviews

Jacklyn — 2006-03-14T11:48:49-05:00

Play through the eyes of ordinary soldiers who became our greatest heroes in Call of Duty 2, the sequel to the award-winning World War II shooter. Fight new conflicts and enemies across Europe, Russia, and North Africa. Storm the cliffs of Point du Hoc against a brutal German assault or hunt for Russian tanks surrounded by the finest men yet. Your fully aware fellow grunts will draw fire, lay down cover, and use a context-sensitive battle-chatter system. Control the plan of attack as you tackle missions and objectives in the order you see fit. Online, the fabled COD multiplayer modes only get better with team-based Axis vs. Allies conflicts.

Buy "Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King" PlayStation 2 game with review

Jacklyn — 2006-02-18T15:15:00-05:00

Dragon Quest, previously known as Dragon Warrior, is the latest installment in the most popular Japanese RPG ever, now on PS2 for the first time! A mysterious court jester named Dhoulmagus recovered an ancient forbidden scepter, and used it to curse the entire kingdom. The king and princess were turned into hideous beasts, and the people were all transformed into thorns. The curse left only one person untouched, a young guardsman played by you. Now you must set forth on an epic journey to save the king and your country, and lift the curse of the evil jester. Take up your sword and explore a seemingly limitless world - your Dragon Quest has begun!

Rent or buy "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories" PSP game with review

Jacklyn — 2006-02-18T15:01:49-05:00

The PSP takes you back to Liberty City to experience the grit and grind like you never have before. Using the PSP's awesome graphics and wireless capabilities, the mavens at Rockstar are ready to rock you out in the first new Grand Theft Auto game exclusive to the PSP! Steal cars, flee from cops, and take on the underworld of Liberty City right in the palm of your own hand. Enjoy all the dynamic gameplay of the originals with an all-new open-ended story line written just for PSP. GTA Liberty City for the PSP is the mischievous handheld experience everyone has been waiting for!

Ingredients for a great computer game

Jacklyn — 2006-02-07T21:47:34-05:00

When it comes to talking about computer games, it is really hard to focus our mind on a particular one of those thousands and even million of games developed since the time when computers were found to be a source of entertainment and leisure.

Some games remain in the player's mind for their complexity or great features, some others come to attend a temporary demand before falling into limbo of forgetfulness, but then, what are the ingredients for a great computer game to make them unforgettable and yet a rewarding experience?

Experts and successful PC games programmers agree, affirming that every player is motivated when he/she feels to be in focus in the game. Players want to have fun living the role of the chosen character so he or she needs to feel that it is the player who can control the outcome of the games.

Call of Duty 2 - Game review

Jacklyn — 2006-02-07T21:45:35-05:00

Infinity Ward has selected to follow the same method for Call of Duty 2 as they did for Call of Duty and focus on doing what it does best, only this time they do it better. In other words, expect to find a whole lot of enemy troops down the sights of your rifle. And they'll be waiting there on the front lines in three campaigns where you will be playing as a soldier in of each of the allied armies as a Russian, British or American trooper.

To really get the full effect you need a top of the line computer system, including a decent sound card and upper end video card. If you have that, what you get is an awesome gaming experience. The excellent sound design brings together the deafening explosions, sounds of gunfire, ricochet echoes as bullets whiz by, and the shouts of your commander as he screams orders directing you and your squad. It really merits 5.1 surround sound and some decent speakers to do it justice.

Former Sony PlayStation 3 developer talks about getting fired

Jacklyn — 2006-02-07T21:32:22-05:00

Many of you will no doubt remember a rather controversial comment from a “former” Sony developer Josh Robinson, who said that the Xbox 360 is better than the PS3. Like wildfire, his observations spread across the internet sparking debate among fanboys

PS3Week.Com has followed up on Josh's story with a great interview regarding his comments and the repercussions of speaking your mind while two monster companies are competing for millions of dollars.

Console gaming vs. computer gaming

Jacklyn — 2006-02-05T16:48:40-05:00

It’s an age-old question that will only get more and more intense in the coming year as the Xbox 360 is in full swing and the PS3 and Revolution release. Which is better? What system is right for me? Well, I would suggest both, but if you have to choose one or the other then you have to consider a few things.

Price is definitely a big issue. I mean, when’s the last time you didn’t even bat an eye when are buying something 500 bucks or more? The bottom line: Computer gaming is more expensive. Why? Because computers aren’t made just for games. They are calculators, word processors, Internet navigators, music players, movie watchers, and photo editors. They are much more than a gaming machine. Consoles, on the other hand, generally aren’t. It’s only recently that consoles have gone online starting with the Dreamcast and I haven’t seen anyone printing off spreadsheets or book reports from one yet. Consoles are purely for gaming and run between 100-500 bucks. PCs on the other hand are much more than a gaming machine and run between 1,500-3,000 dollars and need to be upgraded every now and again to play the newest and greatest games.

Buy WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2006 PlayStation2 game with review

Jacklyn — 2006-01-25T11:56:22-05:00

The most impressive release yet from the kings of sports entertainment is easy for beginners to pick up and play, and extensive enough to satisfy the WWE's most hardcore followers. The action has never looked better, with all-new integrated motion capture technology that brings the action to life with unprecedented realism. An improved fighting system factors in momentum and stamina. Grapple with and against today's top stars, or choose from a new roster of wrestling legends. Battle online for the first-ever virtual WWE Championship, play two full seasons without story repetition, customize the first-ever 3D locker room, choose from a whopping 100 different match types, and more.

Rent or buy Soul Calibur III PlayStation2 game with review

Jacklyn — 2006-01-25T11:13:21-05:00

Get ready for the newest version of the most exciting weapon-based fighting franchise on PS2, as the legendary battle of swords continues. The showdown between Soul Calibur and Soul Edge gets taken to the next level, as a mysterious individual revives the azure knight, Nightmare. Three brand new characters join the classic cast for a total of over 25 characters in this third installment. Use the Character Creation mode to create your own ideal warrior, and give them a weapon of your choosing. Play through the Chronicles of the Sword mode with your customized character, or battle your friends in the Standard Vs. Mode. Fight it out in more stages than ever before, and find out which sword will ultimately prevail!