Review: Darksiders
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on January 20, 2010
on January 20, 2010
How Not To Get WET
Posted by 
on December 1, 2009
on December 1, 2009
Get WET
I had a hard time reviewing this game. I had to force myself to keep playing so I would have enough to write about. This game was awful. I’m sorry Miss Dushku, please don’t beat me up.
The storyline goes as follows. You play Rubi, a fixer. As in, if there’s a problem, she fixes it. Violently. Rubi is hired to do a job and is subsequently betrayed, and she goes on a predictably bloody rampage to get revenge.
Final Fantasy XIII Launch Date Announced
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on November 13, 2009
on November 13, 2009
Square-Enix just announced a March 9, 2010 North American launch date for Final Fantasy XIII on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The news will, no doubt, be welcome amongst the throngs of eager Final Fantasy fans on our continent. I am anxiously awaiting reviews of the title from Japan when the game is unleashed over there, but I have no doubt that Square-Enix will continue their excellent tradition of satisfying their fans.
In addition to the launch date, it was announced that Leona Lewis will provide Final Fantasy XIII with its theme song titled, “My Hands”. The track will be released on November 17, 2009 on her sophomore album titled ECHO.
As always, you can make the jump to read the full press release for more details!
Gaming On Borrowed Time [With A 360]: Resolution
Posted by on November 12, 2009
on November 12, 2009
So, here we are. Three sixty and I. Face-to-faceplate. It’s been an interesting couple of weeks since your DVD drive surrendered its will to live (Part 1 – Part 2), but now the time has come to remedy your ailment thanks to the generous organ donation of another Xbox 360 that has since moved on to wherever dead consoles go (the city dump?).
At first, there was a bit of apprehension after making the decision to repair the console myself, but after finding a few websites and helpful guides, my fear subsided. I learned the project I was undertaking would be a little simpler than I had initially anticipated. Having said that, I’ll tell you about my first foray into console repair after the jump.
Gaming On Borrowed Time [With A 360]: Decision
Posted by on November 10, 2009
on November 10, 2009
It’s been more than a week since I posted about the unfortunate demise of my Xbox 360′s DVD drive. So, here I am delivering the follow-up that I promised.
Early last week, I finally made contact with someone that I connected with a few years ago to see if I could get the system fixed without incurring the sizeable charge that Microsoft asks for when repairing out-of-warranty systems. There was some movement on that front and I thought I was in luck! Sadly, it was not to be….
Gaming On Borrowed Time [With A 360]
Posted by on October 15, 2009
on October 15, 2009
Oh Xbox 360. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve shared a full life together. You even RROD’d on me just after the warranty expired. Thankfully, a little angel swooped down and answered my surprisingly widely published prayer. While you came back refurbished and with a new serial number, I loved you as if you were my own. Now, here we are again. You sit silent as your ability to read [discs] has been lost. So, here comes the $30-$200 question. Do I fix you myself, call upon those who so graciously helped me before, or send you to your maker to be made new again?
How I Learned To Love Halo
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on October 3, 2009
on October 3, 2009
You might call me a Halo convert. When Halo 3 launched two years ago, I was one of the naysayers. It’s over-hyped! It doesn’t do anything new or interesting with the genre. Master Chief talks — everyone knows silent protagonists make for better immersion!
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The Motion Wars Continue
Posted by on September 24, 2009
on September 24, 2009
Pic from g4tv.com
Continuing the motion controlled slap fight they started at E3, Sony and Microsoft have launched another salvo of news at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. The differences in each companies’ launch strategies are obvious.
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Halo: ODST Dropping Into Seattle
Posted by on September 16, 2009
on September 16, 2009
Bungie and Microsoft are hosting a launch event for the upcoming Halo: ODST at the Experience Music Project in Seattle on Sept. 21. Make the jump for more details.
September’s Xbox Live Marketplace Update
Posted by 
on September 8, 2009
on September 8, 2009
Mircosoft has announced the following additions to XBox Live Marketplace for the month of September:
Sept. 8 - Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution will be added to Games on Demand. It is a paired down version of Civilization for $30.00.
Sept. 10 - 80′s modern collection for you avatar. Now your avatar can look like train wreck in fringe and neon, just like we did in 80′s.
Sept. 15 - FIFA Street 3 will be added to games on demand. Play soccer with the attitude of the street. and slide tackle your opponent to the road. I love FIFA Street! No yellow cards, just attitude.
Sept. 17 - Deck you avatar out in Urban Culture. Not word on what is in Urban Culture but you can use it to prove you are the digital tastemaker. So taste the rainbow with Urban Culture.
Sept. 22 - Shaun White Snowboarding is added to Games on Demand. Snowboarding at its best, all extreme and stuff.
Sept. 24th - Deck your avatar out in racing gear to get ready for the release of Forza Motorsport 3 on October 27.
Sept. 29 - Fable II: Game Episodes. Fable 2 broken up into five installments. If you’re not sure you want bite down on Fable, the first installment is free…except in Japan and Korea.
