Have a guitar hero addiction? don’t have a pc, xbox, playstation, wii while on the road? Why not grab yourself a DS and Guitar Hero: On Tour, and you’ll be rocking out in no time at all. When you open the box you are presented with an attachment which plugs into the cartridge slot of your DS and is armed with a grip to put your hand through. Attached to the inside of this “thing” you have a pick which is used to strum on your DS’ screen, wiggle the whammy bar and tap on stuff.

The song selection with this edition is absolutely great, all the way from Blink-182 to ZZ top, this version of the game comes with a 26 song setlist, which isn’t bad for a portable version of the game. Another great thing about this game is the two player challenge mode. Like the other versions of the game, you have your standard guitar string being damaged or your need to unjam your whammy bar, but there are some new ones like, your guitar is on fire an you need to blow it out by blowing into the mic, or some fan wants an autograph because he/she is leaving early because their mom is picking them up, so you are presented with a sheet of paper you must sign.

All in all, this game has a great concept and it is very fun to play, so next time if you are in a car, plane, bus, toilet or funeral home, don’t be afraid to “Rock Out”!

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Ever since its release back in the old days of yore *cough*1991*cough* I was captivated with the plot of Final Fantasy IV, its array of characters and battle system. I remember all those late nights playing it on the SNES… they took its toll… but it was worth it…. *Ahem* But back to the review, Final Fantasy has been redesigned for the Nintendo DS with improved graphics, voice acting, and some new characters, this version still maintains the solid plot and intuitive battle system.

For all those people wanting to reminisce about the old version on the SNES or even people new to the game, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with this stunning remake. It gives a whole new light to the original and provides a different perspective. If you own a DS and you are in need of a new game, I highly recommend Final Fantasy IV to any collection.

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At the time of writing this article it is 5 days, 4 hours, 42 minutes
and 28 seconds until Soulcalibur IV is released. Ever since its first
appearance on the Playstation as Soul Blade in the West, or Soul Edge
in Asia, there has been a large following of the series. This new
addition to the series is said to grace the Xbox360 and Playstation 3
and follows suit to the previous style of gameplay of weapon slashing
action.

With this version all our favorite characters are making their return
along with some new guest characters, Jedi Master Yoda, The Apprentice
from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and the dark lord of the Sith
himself Darth Vader. For the first time in the series, it will feature
an online battles and a multiplayer mode.

So its just another 5 days, 4 Hours, 33 Minutes and 54 Seconds
left…. TIME MOVE FASTER!!!!

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Tired to death of Wii Sports already? well Nintendo has finally released details about the next Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort. The game is said to be bundled with a new accessory called “MotionPlus” which clicks on to the end of the Wiimote and provides more “realistic” motion and movements with the utilisation of extra accelerometers and other items to measure movements and motions of the player.

Wii Sports Resort has several games which are bundled such as, Frisbee, Jet Skiing and
Fencing. These are only a few titles which have been mentioned, but it is said that the completed game will feature 10 different games in total.

At targeted release during Spring 2009, the bundle with the game and “MotionPlus” accessory will be priced at $49.

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E3 has now come and gone for this year and now a whole heap of details are coming through the line about the next Final Fantasy. The next Final Fantasy release will be available to the Playstation 3 and Xbox360 gaming platforms, which shows that Square-Enix are really wanting a large base of gamers playing this title, unlike in previous years where the Final Fantasy franchise was limited to the Playstation and Playstation 2.

Also at the recent E3 show, Square-Enix showed a trailer of the upcoming title which showed a female character which dominated the clip. Along with other details, such as he world structure and battle system, there was only minor mentions made but nothing was really clarified.

With everything still shrouded in mystery, we can only hope that this new addition to the Final Fantasy franchise will be more ground breaking in terms of plot and design.

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Bought a copy of Rock Band and wanting to play the upcoming Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero 4 and torn between the two? Well don’t worry too much, the latest news from E3 floor in an unofficial press conference, a present Activision developer stated that Guitar Hero: World Tour will be compatible with non-Guitar Hero instruments. So what does that mean for you? Buy a Rock Band instrument kit and play Guitar Hero:World Tour and Rock Band!

The Xbox 360 version will be compatible with any third-party instruments but have not been able to test their instruments with Rock Band 2, for obvious reasons. So it seems like this divide between both games are starting to close.

Activision has not disclosed wether the instruments will be compatible amongst the Wii, PS3 and PS2 versions of Guitar Hero and Rockband, only time will tell, for the meantime we’ll have wait and rock-out in a divided world.

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One of the most anticipated games of 2009, Resident Evil 5 is looking to be a bit hit. There are only a few details of the plot-line, but it looks like Resident Evil 5 will continue where number 4 left off. Some recent details which have been leaked, state that Resident Evil 5 takes place 10 years after the original.

Recent details from E3 show that Resident Evil 5 will play similarly to 4, with almost the same controls, nearly the same AI with some minor changes and camera work lifted directly from the previous release.

So what do all these details tell us about the next Resident Evil? It looks really well planned and designed. Lets hope that there some surprises up Capcom’s sleeve that are surely to make this version memorable.

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It’s official, there is going to be a new GTA coming to the Nintendo DS. There are no really clear details about this upcoming title, except that it will sport a new engine which is specifically designed for the DS, which could be a 3D view or a old school 2D top down view, new characters and plot.

Soon on our nice little DS’ we can play one of the most famous and infamous game franchises, which has caused a stir for the past couple of years, from angry politically correct soccer moms to uptight politicians and supposedly the cause of the deterioration of our youth today!

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Rumors of a price cut in the Xbox 360 have been buzzing in the gaming world. These rumors did eventually happen to be true. Yet what was not understood by most people is the launching of a new model timed with the price cut. Read the rest of this entry »

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BioWare released some details of its new role-playing game franchise, Dragon Age. This was done as a prelude to the E3. This game is being called the successor to the to BioWare’s Baldur’s Gate. Bioware spokesman said that the Dragon Age: Origins represents the return of the company to its roots and promises a very stunning, powerful and magical game. Read the rest of this entry »

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