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Finally the long awaited Dark Sector has hit the shelves and sadly it just came short of meeting HALF of its expectations. Visually the game is phenomenal but unfortunately there's only so much scenery can do for the entertainment value of a game. The story is very cliché and lacks the ability to really get you involved and suck you in; for the most part Hayden (who you play as) comes off as a very one-dimensional character with your cliché "past that haunts him" so nothing new on that front. As far as game play goes, the movements are extremely stiff which makes aiming a really big pain especially when the enemy AI is hardly existent yet so hard to eliminate. The glaive; honestly, it's awesome the first few times you kill with it but sooner rather than later you'll get sick of it and it just becomes annoying to maneuver and even more annoying when you try to run up to an enemy to hit them with it and for some odd reason it does NOTHING the first 2 tries so you get hit THEN it works.

So overall I'm sad to say this game was a HUGE let down for me because I, like a lot of you I'm sure, have been anticipating this game since back when Xbox 360 was still labeled Xbox 2. Definitely worth a glimpse but I don't think it quite deserves it's spot on your shelve next to those other long awaited titles that actually delivered. Rent don't buy.

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In short, Dark Sector looks like Gears Of War, the same art direction, there's even a simular roadie-run. But that's where the comparison ends.

Dark Sector for me was very fun, but the game didn't start out that way,it grew on me ,then I found myself having a strong desire to replay it again on the hardest setting after I intially beat the game. At first I didn't like the game but I stuck with it and really thought it's a very good game.

Some of the boss battles at first will leave you scratching your head as what to do,but once I figured out there weak spots ,it was easy as gravy.

I actually like not being 'held by the hand' so to speak ,having the game give me hints on killing a boss.

For the most part you gotta figure it out without 'glowing parts' as hints on the bosses body, with exception the last boss.

I actually loved my second playthrough on the hardest setting ,it was pure gamer bliss.

One thing I highly,highly recommend is getting used to the 'Glaive' ,it will be by far your fav weapon in the game.

You unlock the Glaive's various abilities as you progress into the game.

I didn't find the Glaive hard to control at all,and it's really the hilight of the game.

Overall a very satisfying enjoyable game, with epic boss battles,and decent Gears Of War like scenery,Dark Sector is a solid game.

If you so choose you can use primarily use ballistic weapons ,all of which are upgradeable at various black markets you'll find in the sewers.

I like the fact that you can duel wield ,have a Gliave in one hand and a micro-machine gun in the other. I found myself using assault rifles for distance enemies ,because the Glaive does have limited range.

Think of the Glaive as a boomerang on steroids ,only it has very sharp blades. By far my fav weapon in the game.

A must play game for any gamer. PEACE

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This game is the definition of underrated. It's amazing how some bad reviews can make or break a game and in this game's case, its the latter. This game has been full of bad press, most notably because it "copies" Gears of War's cover/combat system. Make no mistake, this game is very, very similar to Gears... However, it changes so much to make its own unique experience that in my opinion, is even more fun the Gears. In the same way Uncharted Drakes Fortune(another Gears "clone") changed things up with platforming and combos... This game has a throwing weapon called the glaive and brutal finishing moves that never disappoint and never get old.

The glaive is given to you in the second level and is probably your most devastating weapon. It can be thrown powerful enough to decapitate, dismember and maim enemies. You can also control it with pinpoint precision, slowing time down to really hit those dismember points. The only word to describe this is AWESOME. Once you get the hang of using the glaive in combination with your pistol or shotgun... its like gory poetry in motion.

Also, like Gears 2... This game has finishing moves when your close to your enemy. They vary between enemy and what side you attack from... But let me tell you that they are simply described as AMAZING. The game sorta slows down ala the Matrix while you shred the enemies up with the glaive in multiple ways. Its epic, seriously.

But what completely separates this game from the pack is the way you change(you're infected with some "disease") over time, allowing you new abilities and way to annihilate your enemies. Most notably is the energy pulse, which for a short time, will deflect all bullets/projectiles/etc, shot at you. And even better, the "Shift" which allows you to become invisible for a short period of time, allowing you to get the drop on your enemies and go for those finishing moves! Not only that... throughout the game, you collect upgrades. Upgrades which can be applied to your weapons you buy and sell which also changes the game dramatically. It's great because... you can play the game differently in so many ways and always change it up. Makes for great re-playability.

Like I said before... if you like Gears and other 3rd person shooters... You will absolutely love this game. The graphics are top notch and the gameplay is fluid and slick. Do yourself a favor and buy it... Especially now, seeing as its under $10 brand new!!! I'm sad that this game fell upon deaf ears and never really got the accolades it deserves. But I'm hopeful it will become a cult classic and one day will receive a sequel... cause it most certainly deserves one!

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Put simply, Dark Sector is a fun game. The game has unique puzzles that incorporate the various abilities of the glaive, this unique weapon that your character "Hayden" uses throughout the game. The glaive eventually gains an ability called "aftertouch", which allows you to steer the glaive toward your enemies or objectives by taking on the third-person view of the glaive itself -you travel along with it, in slow-motion, until it hits its intended target...and better yet, you get to see the results up-close.

The game has really smooth gameplay, and I did not encounter any bugs, defects, or poor framerate issues. The voice-acting is superb, and the sound on this game rates as "one of the best" I have ever encountered. The controls are well laid out, and as Hayden obtains more and more abilities as the game progresses, the controls never become overwhelming or confusing.

The weapon upgrade system in this game is somewhat deficient. Once an upgrade is applied to a weapon, there appears to be no way to remove it. The "blackmarket" upgrade sites are few and far between, and once you swap out a weapon from your locker, you're stuck with whatever you have, until you either backtrack or get to the next location.

The environments in the game are a mixed bag. Ultimately, this game plays a lot like Resident Evil 4, in terms of the controls and the underlying game engine. At times, the levels feel like a mix of Condemned, Resident Evil 4, Tomb Raider, and sometimes even Bioshock. Some of the levels, especially the later ones, look much better than others, a sign that development may have gone off in several different directions until they brought the final game together.

The game has a good save system, so you won't find yourself repeating sections tirelessly.

The AI is not advanced. At times, it seems all the enemies just rush you. Some of the enemies have special abilities that make them more difficult to defeat. However, the enemies come at you in very predictable waves. By the time you're 50% through the game, you can predict the patterns. Melee combat is weak.

There's a loosely woven story that keeps the game moving along. The cut-scenes are well-done. What doesn't make sense, at times, are the number of bosses that appear in the game, which seem totally unrelated to anything that is going on from Hayden's viewpoint. Most of the bosses are extremely time-consuming to figure out -they are puzzles themselves. There are no health meters on the bosses, so you never know if what you're doing is actually working.

From a replay-value perspective, you may be compelled to play the game at least twice, since completing the single-player campaign unlocks the "brutal" difficulty, worth an achievement. There are a few achievements dedicated to online play, which this game supports. However, the online population for this game has been very small.

This game has probably been overlooked by many gamers. The environments, bosses, and gameplay may seem dated, but the glaive and its unique abilities make the game rewarding and fun. I'm glad I picked it up.

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if you remember back even before the 360 launched, this was actually the very first next gen game announced. it was originally intended to be a launch title. 2 and a half years later we finally get the game. and believe me, it was worth the wait.

the cover system is very reminiscent of Gears of War with 3rd person shooter controls very similar to the previously mentioned GoW and Resident Evil 4. masterfully combine those shooter elements with upgradable supernatural abilities including a razor sharp disk that can decapitate enemies in a single throw. it can also be combined with different elements including electricity.

there is a very interesting story behind your character and the world around you. the planet is in such a dark and desolate state. how did the world come to this point? who or what are you? what role will you play in the events about to unfold? play to find out.

the graphics are stunning even on a SDTV. textures and lighting equal to any other AAA title on the system(CoD4/Bioshock). Animations run very smoothly with great effects to compliment it all. the sight of your electified blade is priceless.

there is online play, but i cant comment on that since i havent played that part yet. the single player alone is well worth the price though. mainly recommended to hardcore action/shooter fans.

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This is a good mini-game game! The instructions are very easy to understand, which I appreciate. I was playing with a 5 year old and an adult last weekend and we were all having a great time. Note: there is some violence/shooting on some of the mini games, so you might want to be cautious of that with some kids, but other games include things like: peeling potatoes, doing push ups, drinking milk, sky diving, running and then posing in specific poses, washing dishes, rope climbing, playing in a marching band, etc. There are a couple shooting type games & one where you punch prisoners. The instructions are usually 1-2 steps (on a couple of games, I wish there were more instructions). On each mini game you get a certain number of stars (if you're playing in "Campaign" mode, you need a certain number of stars before you pass the level). You can also play on "easy" or "hard" level, so once you beat the game on easy, you can try again on hard. I was able to pass nearly all the games on easy the first try, so it's not terribly difficult.

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My 6 yr old son eats, sleeps and breaths anything army. When I saw this game and checked out some of the screen shots it was a no-brainer. HE LOVES IT!!! You know when your child "belly laughs" and it just makes you laugh because they are having soo much fun. That describes this game all the way!! I get more enjoyment watching and listening to my son play than me actually playing it! The controls are easy and there is no frustration on his part, the games are funny (drinking milk) the whole game is just excellent for younger players as well as older. I wish there were more Wii games like this one!!!

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This game has a feel like the Wii Sports Resort, which is one of our favorite Wii games. The games are able to hold everyone's interest, from 4-60 years old. I am very happy with this purchase.

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I found this game to be a bit boring and lacking in graphics and play, but my 10 year old son absolutely loves it! So for adults, a no go. But for a 10 year old boy, perfect.

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Was a gift got our grandson for Christmas. he enjoys it very much . Would recommend for any one who likes these type of games.

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This game sure comes with some serious pedigree: Travis Baldree, designer of Fate, and Max Schaefer and Erich Schaefer, co-designers of Diablo I & II put their heads together and came up with an action hack&slash isometric RPG game that can appeal to all ages. The result is a good game that will keep us hacking and summoning until the ...3rd coming that is.

In fact, the game developers made sure to often pay tribute to the DIABLO Series: from the background music while at the town-camp (you would recognize those Tristam guitar riffs anywhere!), to the draining health and mana fountains and to the voice announcing & warning, you cannot miss the timeless DIABLO influences. Having said that, I found TORCHLIGHT to be something between a DIABLO and a FATE game.

If you have experienced any of the FATE games you will be reminded of them often, although the heroes here are not children. The village NPCs will keep giving you straightforward quests (usually a go-and-fetch excuse to dwell deeper into the dungeon). Extra dungeons, however, can be accessed by accepting the extra quests of the male NPC in the south and by purchasing dungeon maps of various levels from the local merchants. Also, sometimes a spectral animal appears while in a dungeon: slaying it will open up a bonus dungeon where better equipment often becomes available. There is no traveling to/from town while in a bonus dungeon, so you better keep an empty inventory before entering it.

Yes, you do get a pet (a dog or a cat but you can interchange them by purchasing and feeding them a special fish) and, yes, you can transform them by feeding them different types of fishes. Fishing is carried out in pretty much the same fashion: you wait for two concentric circles to merge and their color to change from pale blue to purple but it is less important than it was in FATE (so far I brought in nothing else but fish no equipment or valuable items).

Now, when not playing an AD&D RPG (where I always choose to be a Paladin), I like to play other RPGs as a warlock, a fighting mage. The Alchemist class allows you to both cast powerful spells and exchange blows in the midst of the action (the other available classes is the Destroyer and the Vanquisher). The Destroyer is the up-close-and-personal tank warrior whereas the Vanquisher is the ranger.

When leveling up as an Alchemist, make sure to get both the (steampunk!) golems and the Ember Strike spell. Together with some good shielding spells, nothing can stand in your way.

Try not to go broke. At first I though, "finally, an RPG that is not stingy with its money". But that was only at first. Items are less expensive at the shops but (surprise!) they also sell for a pittance. The good news is that money drops like rain from slain foes. The money-hole is the enchanter: attempting to further enchant your equipment will deplete your funds faster than you would imagine! And you also run a considerable risk of having all of its enchantments removed. No post-dated checks are honored. No credit cards accepted. I tried.

You WILL get swarmed so be prepared. Place healing potions, defensive and knockback spells on quick-slots (1-0); equip your pet with self or group healing spells and a powerful summoning spell; and never forget to first stay alive and then keep pounding on your enemies. In the heat of the battle it is best to deactivate (Alt-key) the fallen-items labels (more on this later on) and to always keep an eye on your health and mana levels. Respawning is not free: it will cost you either time, money or experience.

The inventory seems small but, in fact, it is more than adequate. Potions and scrolls are stackable up to 20 and (more importantly) every item takes up only one inventory square (no, you do not have to carry your fishing pole, it is just there).

You can send your pet to town to sell off its inventory and the time it needs to return is much less that what it did in FATE.

And there are treasure rooms you can only access by finding and pulling levers (sometimes in specific sequence) to open doors or turn bridges.

Now, some negative points:

(1) the game is only a dungeon crawler, there are no outdoors locations.

(2) the graphics of the the spells are very impressive but they can become really confusing as well. Even at maximum settings, unless the fallen-items labels are deactivated you will not be able to actually see much of the battle. That means alternating between fighting and looting but it also means missing some important interactive objects (levers or ballistas). Also, when electric, fire, ice and poison spells get mixed the result is not something one can discern friend from foe in. It makes no tactical difference (you cannot harm yourself or your company) but it sure would be more enjoyable if you could aim more than...80% of the time.

(3) the environments are beautifully designed but your path is often blocked by obstacles that visually you could easily bypass. Sometimes you find your hero running in place, stopped by a ...pebble.

Finally, some closing suggestions to the developers for a future patch: (a) add the possibility to order our pet to bring back potions and identification scrolls when sent into town, and (b) make it possible to change class in mid-game (keeping the level and redistributing the skill points).

All in all, TORCHLIGHT is a very enjoyable experience. It is easy to master, it is beautiful and it is fun for the whole family.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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This game gets the inevitable comparisons to Diablo, but for me personally, it is far more enjoyable. For one, it is more simplistic...you choose from one of three classes/characters and a pet (either a cat or a dog), then you simply start adventuring. The colors used are brighter and more eye popping, in a way. The story itself is pretty well written for what it is, and there are plenty of side quests to keep you occupied as well. The combat mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp, inventory is also easy to manage, collision detection is spot on....no real gameplay issues that I can think of. Plus, if you get bored, you can always go fishing (in game). Additionally, though Steam and elsewhere, there is a large mod community, so you can further develop and enjoy the game. With part two coming out soon (and part one be offered free as a preorder bonus at some sites), there is no reason not to pick this game up. It really is worth every penny.

Enjoy!

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Runic Games produced Torchlight in approximately 8 months. Of course Runic's personnel included the team (formerly of Blizzard North) that designed Diablo and Diablo II, as well as the creator of Fate. Those who have played Fate will instantly recognize the stark similarities here. Torchlight is bigger, prettier, smoother and the combat engine is fantastic.

You will LOVE this game; it's got everything an ARPG should have with a few notable absences: multiplayer and the ability to customize your toon. However the game is moddable, flexible and provides hours and hours of fun.

Torchlight II will be out soon and it is bigger, better, shinier, more customizable, has multiplayer and will be terrific...due out this year.

Hightly recommend Torchlight till its successor comes out. The price is right and the game is F U N

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Love the game!! Buy and never be sorry. Hours of fun. Addictive to the core! Can't think of much more to say.

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This is a clone knock off from the fate game series. Its fun and well done, Graphics work well, audio is good, support is there if you have a problem, It can be a bit laggy on even the best computers when crossing over in to a new territory. There are walkthroughs, cheats and tips available all over the internet. I liked it. Great game concepts. Good combat system. Item alterations and skills are well thought out. Its doesnt have alot of replayablity. The same quests are there everytime. You only have 3 classes to choose from to play though so not alot of variety there. There is only one town, and set of salesmen in the town, it varies very little. Gold is pretty easy to get, there are side quests and a optional dungeon to do for more exp and gold and items. After i tried all 3 of the classes it was pretty much done and got very boring. You want a game to replay over and over..this is not it.

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As I've mentioned in other reviews, the Wii is not my console of choice. I bought it for my wife to keep her busy while I logged hours in front of the Xbox 360.

I bought Order Up for my wife as a birthday gift. I feel bad that three days later, she's logged about 45 minutes at the controls, and I've beaten the game at 5 hours, 59 minutes in.

The game is simply that addictive. From the first burger you make until the last visit from the food critic at "Chez Haute" restaurant, you will not want to put this game down.

Your first reaction might be to think that at 6 hours, this game is very short. This isn't untrue, but this is a game that better rewards the casual player. In my course through the game, I served less than 10 "non-perfect" dishes. I refused to serve "good" food, and instead would throw food away multiple times until earning a "perfect" score. Also, by mastering the art of spicing (which is clearly defined within the game) I was able to generate upwards of $200 per table served, and would end a "work day" with over $800 in the bank. Because of this I was easily able to keep my spices stocked, hire the best employees, and upgrade my kitchen very quickly. As a result I made money very fast, and progressed through the game with lightning speed. My wife on the other hand is not nearly as perfectionist, and is satisfied with serving Good or OK dishes. This can end up making for a longer play through the game. I say this as a good thing though this game will entertain her much longer than it did myself.

Many reviews from gaming sites gave less than satisfactory remarks on the controls, saying that everything except folding burritos or omelettes worked well. This is simply not true. Every motion with the Wii control can be easily learned and skillfully mastered. From flipping steaks to cutting swordfish to tearing lettuce to folding crepes I could earn perfect every time. Speed is the key, and some careful precision "aiming" with the remote helps. Also, note that in the instruction manual it states that the "nunchuk" attachment is not needed, but adds some redundant controls to ease gameplay. THIS IS VERY TRUE!! The control stick on the nunchuck offers quicker ability to scroll through your cooking stations instead of having to leave the 'A' button on the remote and reaching the D-pad. With the nunchuk connected, I drastically reduced my meal prep times. I could serve a four-guest table in less than 2 minutes.

What makes this game so much more fun is that you are responsible for running a business. At the start of every day it's up to you on how to spend the wares of the previous day. You may want to unlock some new dishes, hire a new assistant cook (you have a limit of two,) purchase the recipe for exclusive "chef's specials," or and this was always important stock up on spices. You could also upgrade various aspects of your kitchen, making appliances work quicker, making grills and stoves cook faster, or even make you knives sharper. In some regards this made the game more challenging because it's harder to juggle three cooking stations when they all cook faster! In the end, you spent nearly as much time outside of the restaurant as you did inside, and both areas were equally entertaining.

I will agree with others that the game could have used more depth and length. Another restaurant or two would have been nice. A two-player mode would have been fantastic. I personally would have liked to see more "mature" patrons at the nicer resturants I got tired of the guy wearing a soup-can hat and farting on my surf-and-turf dinner... The only real dissapointing part I felt was the "delivery guy" who could bring you super fresh meat or seafood, or fresh, "organic" vegetables. The downside was you had to pay $1 to call the delivery guy, then when he showed up, had to pay upwards of $10 to pull a slot-machine handle built into his delivery truck, only to not win anything at all for your troubles!! After this happened 5 times in a row, I never called the guy again. There should have been a better reward system implemented to make this work. But obviously it wasn't needed to enjoy or complete the game. Lastly, I could not earn a perfect score on my pizza because the game wanted you to place pepperoni in some perfect pattern without any clear explanation. That, as a perfectionist, simply drove me crazy. Luckily I cooked all of 4 or 5 pizzas through the entire game.

Order Up was a very enjoyable experience that I look forward to continue playing even after I have beaten the game. I think that in itself says all that needs to be said. Serve me up another!

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This game was a great and new approach to added cooking genre of games. Although fun, I feel it was somehow rushed as well.

Story in a nutshell:

You start the game working at a basic restaurant,and as you get more stars you get to upgrade to the next level restaurant to become the ultimate cook in the end.

Pros:

Different variety of restaurants to own

Many different recipes that pertain to the restaurant (Italian,

Mexican,etc.)

Cook with spices

Ability to buy items (Spices, Upgrade you equipment, etc)

Hire help each with different abilities

Great and wonderful design style

Little mini-games (Health Inspector,flicking rats, etc.)

A little shopping place to buy your spices or special recipes

Meet the needs of certain customers by putting in spices they like

Has a humor aspect

Cons:

WAY TOO SHORT! Took me only 7 hours to beat, but I played the game on easy and still did not unlock the other special recipes so you could possibly be looking at 10-12 hours of game play. Still it would have been nice to have two more restaurants to at least fill the void possibly a Japanese, Chinese or Indian restaurant.

Repetitive at times, although there were many recipes it seemed you always did the same things with the Wii remote, nothing new or inventive many times when preparing the food.

The market only had two places to explore. It would have been nice to have a variety of markets each with it's own type of spices (Italian, Asian, etc.). It also would have been nice to walk around the market square or explore the island

Not able to improve your hired help or have them level up to become better chefs. It was a pain liking the characters personality, but having to fire them due to just getting "good" many times and not "perfect"

I don't appreciate having to see that little boy ride his bike every time and throw the paper, it would be nice to skip over that scene, the same with the customers walking in.

It would have been nice to see many more characters in the game, and they change their spice recommendations or the ingredient they like.

Better mini-games, I would have like to see different games to do. Like with the Health Inspector and the rats.

NO TWO-PLAYER MODE! That really would have added to the potential of the game. It would make it's replay value double. It's no fun having a friend just watch me play this game and not be able to play as well, or have them come in a help me when I'm in the main game.

The characters seem to be repetitive in what they say. Also, it kind of erks me that the waiters seem to be as well. Like in the Mexican restaurant we have the waiter referring to only one customer as, "Senors and Senoritas".

Overall:

I based my review towards other cooking games, and since there's only a few I know of I believe this one to be the better of them. It was fun, different ( about time we get games other then just the usual) and I did enjoy it in the little time it lasted, still you can not help to see that this game was rushed. There's many things in the game play that prove just that. This game could have had so much more potential if released a little later and those things worked out.

ZOO your in the right direction, this game has a lot of potential, just keep at it! I'm hoping to see a 2nd one sooner or later.

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I am fairly new to wii, and I am a casual gamer. I enjoyed this game quite a bit. I did try Cooking Mama, and I liked this game more. You had more things to do than just to cook. You could control your chefs, earn new upgrades, and you had some control in the restaurant itself, and I liked these challenges.

For me the learning curve on this game hasn't been too much, I can see that if you are a more serious gamer or if you are looking for a lot of game play out of this game, it may be lacking, as the story line doesn't last too long. The graphics are decent, but the limited vocals can get a little annoying, but many are very clever.

All in all I think this is a good game. I liked that it wasn't too hard, I don't play everday. If you are a serious gamer this may not be your best option or you may want to wait until the price on this game goes down. I am definately hopeful they will make a 2nd edition, because I will definately be picking it up.

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This game is tons of fun! It is a great cooking title, and will keep you busy and entertained for hours. You will have so much fun creating and cooking a huge variety of dishes, and also ordering your staff to do certain cooking tasks! It will excite you to earn money and buy new ingredients, spices, cooking tools, and restaurants. Great game all-around. With loads of fun minigames, you'll never get bored. I compare this (favorably) to Cooking Mama, because you don't just cook, you get to manage an entire restaurant!

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This is a great, somewhat addicting game with a very humorous overtone to what happens during the game. I'd give the game five stars!

However, the controls for the wii are terrible! It's like the creators really tried to work in the functionality of the wii remote (moving it, turning it, etc.) but did a poor job as such. I find myself quitting the game out of frustration of not being able to perform the simplest of tasks.

For example, soon into the game you have to buy spices, and visit the spice man at the farmers market. He eventually tests you, which you have to move your controller in a specific pattern in order to be accepted to buy his spices. Try as I might, I could only get 2 out of 10 correct. Mind you I'm an avid gamer, and not at all uncomfortable with handling the wii remote, or winning, what not.

Another frustration is peeling lettuce, yes sounds simple doesn't it! You have to get the wii cursor just right, and keep your hand orientated, or else you'll fail and get "poor". It doesn't feel like natural motions whatsoever.

Lastly something as simple as flipping a burger isn't easy. You must perform the full flipping action, then the game "accepts" what you do, and you see an on-screen result. There is a split second where you don't even know if you did it correct, and you start to try again. Same goes with flipping pancakes, or omelets, etc.

I find to get the best control in the game, I have to be right in front of my tv (not off to one side or the other on the sofa), and very much concentrating on the task at hand.

Good luck with the game, but know the controls need a little work to be on par with some of the nicer wii games out there.

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I still give this game 3-stars for terrible controls, but if you have enough patience, you can figure out strategies that work with foods. For example, Lettuce is easy now, you click, HOLD, and just move your control rapidly left/right. I still have the most trouble with carving, and haven't found a good reliable way to do this quickly.

As for the spice chop game, you have to be directly in front of your tv, then imagine a 2foot x 2foot square in front of you. When you go to chop chop, look at this area (not the screen), and perform the movement watching your wii remote. I can usually get 10/10 with this

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This game is quite a fun party game. It is an instant hit with everyone that has had a chance to play it.

There are different modes to further increase fun and challenge.

The game has a small learning curve but once the drawing tablet going around once, people cant wait to get it in their hands again.

You can also make up your own clues as well which adds for some extra fun as well.

I wish you could make up categories as well to put the clues in but one can only ask for so much.

One problem I have is that people have to look away at certain points, so basically playing this game requires some trust factor.

Another problem is some of the objects are impossible to draw. Things that even I (25 Male) have never heard of or had no idea how to draw.

The final problem is that sometimes the clues do not belong in certain categories. I notice this a lot with the action category.

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I went into this purchase knowing that drawing on this tablet would NOT be as easy or user friendly as drawing on a piece of paper. Once you get used to drawing on the udraw tablet, however, you shouldn't have many issues with it. In fact, one way to look at playing pictionary on the udraw is that the udraw tablet is a bit of an equalizer as far as drawing talent goes. I'm a pretty good "picturist" as they call it in the game. If I'm drawing on paper, I'm a lot better than some other family members. However, drawing on the udraw tablet evens the playing field and we all have to abide by the "quirks" of the udraw tablet. I can tell you that the convenience of having the "game board" up on the tv screen is well worth the price of admission alone. My family has had a lot of fun with this and will continue to have a lot of fun. One note that I will mention is an apparent "bug" that does not allow you to choose the winning team at the end of seemingly random "all-play" rounds. This has only happened a few times, but considering how basic the game is to begin with, a bug of this type is pretty unacceptable. I'm hoping that a quick patch will remedy this. Otherwise, I do recommend this game. I'm noticing drops in prices on both this game and the udraw tablet, so you can probably pick both up for "cheap" in the near future. My sister found a used "like-new" tablet on warehouse deals for $23, so keep your eyes open for a good deal!

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So my son and I opened up the UDraw that he got for Christmas. First we tried the U Draw: Instant Artist that comes with it and it works well. We decided to try out Pictionary and it does not work properly. While attempting to draw, if the pen comes near the tablet at all, you begin drawing regardless if the button is pressed down. Sadly, there was even an update as soon as we put it in. So this bug has not been addressed. There are no settings to adjust sensitivity or to check function of the tablet within the game

I even went back to instant artist to see if there was something wrong with the tablet itself as we were frustrated with this title. Instant artist worked as expected and my son is having fun with that. 30 bucks out the window on this game.

Poor game. Do not buy!

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Kids love this game and have lots of fun with it. We enjoy trying to draw and guess the drawings.

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It's old and it sucks just play the real thing its way more entertaining than this game so save your money

Battlefield 4 - Xbox 360 Review

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There is a patch coming out soon for Consoles that may address the freezing issues. The fun factor of this game when playing with friends rates this a 5/5 in my book, but the technical issues are such a turn-off that I literally turn off my Xbox the first time it locks up and don't bother going back.

If they can fix that, it take this game from merely "Good" to GREAT!

First things first, a compliment and the one thing I have absolutely no complaints about: The sound engine is INCREDIBLE!

The meat of the Crap Sandwich

There are lots and lots of problems. Capital 'L' LOTS. These issues are anecdotal, and vary be user experience but there is an EA support page that has vetted issues across multiple scenarios, again, and anecdotal but every one of my friends are having issues in some fashion. Playing last night (11/15/13) we were all booted from various servers at various points of time (loading in, playing, checking the score, changing maps)

This game is obviously half-cooked on current gen consoles, and according to the support thread PC players are not exempt. There have been server patches but no client patch on 360/PS3 yet.

The dirty truth:

-Random Freezing: During map cycles, during "Levelution" events, during server join, during round changes, during, "just standing there". This is absolutely freaking unacceptable in a retail release. This is some entry level QA stuff right here. They knew about this and let it release anyway. Shame on them.

-No party feature: I have to get a little teenager-y here but, Seriously! WHAT THE HELL? Dice has always missed the mark on this in their BF games on console, but this is just too much. In 2013, when every top tier release since 2006 has had a party system that isn't bass-ackwards, I simply can't understand the thinking behind this.

They also pulled Platoon's from Battlelog. DOUBLE WHAT THE HELL

-Graphical step back: If you need proof to see that the 360/PS3 are at the end of their run for pushing the graphical envelope in newer games, look no further. Halo 4, this ain't. When you've played every map a handful of times, you'll stop noticing or caring. There's stuff to blow up.

-No pre-game customization: I hate Battlelog, you shouldn't be forcing me to use my computer or tablet to organize stuff when I'm playing the damn game. During battle is not the time to force people to mess with their loadouts. This is, frankly, just stupid.

-Loadout Screen: The loadout screen is garbage. Pure garbage. I'm not unintelligent, I can navigate it, I can make it work. Somebody is in love with their UI design, and somebody has forgotten that you design this stuff for the players benefit, not your ego.

-LET ME EDIT MY CLASSES BETWEEN ROUNDS. Christ almighty how is this a hard concept?

-The UI: The UI sucks. It's a mess of menus and menus and more menus. Open up a menu? LOOK MORE MENUS! Say the work menu enough and you'll start to question your sanity.

-Battlelog: SeriouslyEA, DICE? NOBODY LIKES BATTLELOG. If you like Battlelog, great. I hate you. For realsies, guise, I'm super-cereal, I won't play this game on the PC where it arguably is superior on all fronts because of how bad Battlelog is. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND BACKING A FAILED HORSE LIKE THIS. Quit floggin this dead animal.

The Battlelog App sucks, reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally bad. I've queried all my friends, and so far between the Ipad 3, Nexus 7, 7.2, an overclocked HP Touchpad, and some random Samsung thingy, the Battlelog app is Crap. It's a cr(app)

The Good stuff:

When this game works, and you aren't fighting against the design to actually get in a match a play it with friends, it's a blast. They've stepped back some of the design changes that were brought about in Battlefield 3, and changed the all-around feel of it, to more Bad Company 2, than Battlefield 3.

There are still flashlights that can blind in dark corridors, red-dot lasers that act as a "SHOOT HERE" target beacon, and some weirdness on the sniping front that could use some tweaking. When the game is working the way it should, it's a 5/5.

Thanks for making 5-man fire teams a thing, and thanks for bringing back Commander

Miscellaneous: I am constantly baffled by the design decisions they've made starting with BF3.

We should just start calling it Bafflefield.

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I started playing Battlefield with Bad Company 2. I loved it and pre-ordered BF3. I've enjoyed BF3 so much that I also preordered BF4. This is where my preordering days will come to a stop. I was expecting a gaming experience at least on par with BF3, but sadly this is a huge step down.

I only play multiplayer so my review will be based solely on that. On release day I expect server problems, and to a degree I can deal with those, I know they will get better in a few days. The problem is not with the servers, it is with the game as a whole. Half-baked would be putting it kindly. First there is the freezing. In the two hours I played last night my console froze four times, I had to reboot. Second there is no pre-game squad system. Want to play a match with friends? Too bad. You have to try to find a server that is empty enough so friends can try to join on you before the server fills up. Third, good luck finding a server. The server browser is a joke. I filter so it isn't supposed to show me full servers, but it does anyway and I have to scroll through hundreds of them to find an open server. That is once you actually get the list, it can take minutes just for it to load. So just do a quick match, right? Wrong, I got nothing but network errors when trying this.

So what about the gameplay, that has to be much better you say. Wrong again. The graphics are really poor. I know there is a new generation of consoles coming out and it SHOULD be much better on those, but those aren't out yet and you're charging full price for the current gen. The graphics should be at least on par with BF3. Enemies are very hard to see, everything seems to be washed out, textures are non-existent, there are no hit markers, the weapon customization is overly complicated and the list goes on.

So Dice and EA I'll throw you a bone and give this one star. But only because Amazon doesn't let me give you zero. I know a few of these items can be fixed with patches, but I paid full price for a complete product on day one. If companies are going to continue to go the route of shipping out incomplete software and fixing it later they should charge less day one and ramp up the cost as the game improves. You're giving users no incentive to pre order.

**Update 11/11/2013**

Returning the game. I played for about an hour tonight and it froze my console four times. I guess that is what the four in Battlefield four stands for. I give up. I want to love it, but it just hates me too much.

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And that's just the beginning: The graphics are worse than BF3, the gameplay is stilted, and the glaringly obvious fault that nobody wants to say:

1. DICE just wanted to cash in on people wanting an Xbox One launch title before the One was released. They got $100 from me. Too bad I hadn't just donated it to Wounded Warriors Project. Maybe I just need to grow up and stop gaming entirely.

2. This will affect my decision to buy an Xbox One. If the BF4 online experience is this bad, what value does Xbox Live have for me? Just another bill, like this game.

It's cruel for me to give a one star rating, it really is, considering the massive amount of development and potential this game has. But I'm not buying potential, and like any game critic will tell you: NEVER SHIP INCOMPLETE GAMES!!!

This game is such a chore to try to play, and impossible to play online with anyone on your friends list, that I'd rather just go to the office and catch up on work. Seriously.

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I've always been a FPS fan. I've played all the COD's, BF, Halo's etc. I really liked BF3, with a few minor complaints, but overall a favorite so I was excited for this to come out. A lot of reviewers talking about the washed out colors and lack of texture and they are completely right. Even on a gaming monitor through HDMI and on all graphics settings I feel like I'm playing a XBOX (original) game. The online matching system is a joke. The weapon customization is frustrating and hard to figure out at first. I'm halfway through the campaign and it's just ok. Usually BF games have an awesome storyline while other FPS games I buy for multiplayer, but I'm debating just stopping now. It's a bit boring.

For how much I was excited for this game, I'm really disappointing. I hope I don't get let down by COD ghosts as well.

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EA has demonstrated yet again their regard for their customers. This title (just like last year) hardly works on release. I'm 32 years old and am too proud to continue supporting a company that lies to me year after year just to get sales. I'm done with EA. They have ZERO excuse on this one. It's the same console, the same online system, and the game is almost completely the same. What excuse do they have for core features to not work?

In fact, as a customer of 10 years, I'm going to demand that Amazon refund my money on this. Maybe that will get some attention from EA.

Bugs: Impossible to play with your friends. There's not even a menu option to join as party. Joining "on top" of eachother, one at a time, results in the "command slot not available" bug.

Often impossible to join a game single player

Server browsing seems completely broken. No matter what filters you choose there are no results

No sound in helicopter (same bug in BF3)

Graphics are worse than on BF 3 as well.

Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick Review

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Those were the first words that came through my mind after playing this game for the first 5 minutes!Wow!!I've played alot of action games,but this is definatly one of the best if not THE best.Being a huge fan of zombie horror,this game never let's down my expectations!There is blood splatter and flying body parts galore.You really have to play Evil Dead to understand how cool this all is.Let me tell you that from the first time you impale a zombie with your roaring chainsaw,you will be hooked!

Also this is definatly NOT a Resident Evil type game.By that I mean you don't just kill a few zombies and then the area is "safe".No,in Evil Dead the zombies keep coming back and you never know when or where they will pop out!Attacks are not just pre-determined;alot of the times they are sadisticaly random with a vengenance.While this may not appeal to some gamers,I thought it was alot more exciting.Another way to look at your countless legions of enemies,is a never ending supply of health,

magic,and most importantly AMMO!The fact that you get rewarded so to speak for killing the undead is a nice touch.

It's not all just killing and violence,(you can do that after you unlock arcade mode!)there is some puzzle solving but it's never really tedious or boring.It really adds to the story,like finding silver to close the diffrent vortexes or rescuing someone before they become a zombie's lunch.The only thing that I didn't like about this however,is that unlike Silent Hill,there

is no map to check point important areas in the game.This ultimatly leads to running around in circles and wasting ammo on zombies you wouldn't have to fight if you just knew were to go!

I did this many times just trying to find the police station, university,last vortex etc. etc.It's better to save your game after you get familiar with the surroundings.

Voice acting was great with Bruce,and his humor is definatly welcome when you are in the middle of a small zombie army.It's hysterical when you hear Ash messing up a magic incantation...

"nortious alumi.... ah crap!"There is also alot of "duke nukem" material with plenty of strip bars and well endowed women(the redhead talk show host!).Also nothing is funnier than fighting a zombie prostitute wearing garters!On a side note,the graphics are

very good and the frame rate is extremely smooth.

What's best about this game is that you can buy it brand new for a VERY REASONABLE price.I was actually kind of shocked!I can't see why anyone wouldn't like this game.Hopefully in the future there will be some god mode cheat codes available;that would make it even better!Now stop reading this and go butcher some zombies!!

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I'm not the biggest Evil Dead fan (The only one I can even remember is "Army of Darkness"), but I'd say this is a good game for fans of the series and for fans of horror games in general. In fact, I'd say it's much better than most other horror games.

The controls are pretty easy to use and you'll get the hang of them very quickly. The sound, both in the dialogue and score, is top-notch. Most people don't notice, but some of the background themes (like in Level 4) sound great and add to the visuals. Bruce Campbell is back to do the voice of Ash, and believe me, he does the best job anyone could possibly do. He's always there with hilarious one-liners that keep the game entertaining at all times.

The gameplay is pretty standard. You go through six levels (you even get to go back in time for two of them) solving puzzles and killing deadites. The large selection of weapons was also a nice touch. I won't spoil the story for you, but it's pretty good...good enough to be made into a movie in my opinion. The graphics aren't the best or anything, but they weren't that bad either.

But no game can be without flaws, so it's now time for the bad. The biggest complaint I have is that there's no map or any other kind of indicator to point you in the right direction. It's easy to get lost and it can sometimes take you up to 15 minutes to finally find the place where you're supposed to be. Not only that, but this is one of those games that's impossible to beat without using some kind of guide. The game gives you virtually no hints on how to solve the various puzzles or how to get access to certain areas. This last thing could either be considered good or bad, but the game is also very easy. I'm usally terrible at every game I play, but I was able to beat this in one day (it's not as short as I make it sound...I played it for the majority of the day and for at least six hours). When I fianlly beat the game, I had 6 health packs and 16 save tokens left, that's how easy it is. Although those searching for a bigger challenge might like Arcade mode, which is incredibly hard. Overall, if I liked it, I'm sure this would be an Evil Dead fan's dream.

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All I can say is the Bruce Campbell voice overs are worth the price. The graphics are ok....the story is fun but short. The way it links to the films is awesome,instead of using an old story line. But all in all the price can't be beat,I'm still trying to figure that one out. Add this to your collection if your an Evil Dead/Bruce Campbell fan like me. The guy at the store that I bought it from said he hoped it was good...cause of the price. I said I didn't care.....he said thats what everyone else said who bought one, lol......I got the last one.

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Its difficult to know how to start this review, as i imagine that you'll have to be an Evil Dead fan to really 'get' this game. If you buy this game as, say, a fan of the horror genre of gaming and with no knowledge of the movie series then you'll probably wind up disappointed.

On the other hand, if you are a fan of the movies then you'll more than likely be absolutely delighted in the latest attempt to bring the old movie classic to the console. Unlike its predecessor 'Hail To The King', this game presents VERY different, almost comic-like characters and settings which i was initially apprehensive about, but the game manages to pull it off. The deadites move in a very exaggerated way, their blood spills as if it was a cartoon, and the cops trying to deal with all hell being let loose are complete retards. But in the end, its all these factors that help the game along. It doesnt ever try to be something its not a quick read about its 'explore in between killing the undead' nature might lead you to think it was a Resident Evil clone but after 2 minutes of play you'll see it for what it is. Its nothing groundbreaking and nothing original, but it certainly holds its own.

One thing i particularly enjoyed about this release and an improvement on the previous game was that the chainsaw no longer needs fuel to work. Once you find it pretty early on in the game you can slice and dice deadites 24/7, and you'll always have atleast 2 weapons at your disposal thanks to the excellent 'two handed' combat system. Aswell as the now trademark 'quip' button (and lets face it this wouldnt be an Evil Dead game without the ability to make fun of your enemies), there are some trademark moves such as the trusty boomstick-over-the-shoulder move.

Unfortunatly the game does have some bad points. You'll constantly be surrounded by buildings and doors but you'll very rarely be able to go inside without blasting a hole in the wall or finding a keycard (just so you can go kill the billion deadites that are waiting for you inside). And the game has some flaws in the logic department, too. For example, on one level you have to get inside a building via a big glass door and you can smash the glass yet you cant go through it unless you actually open the door with the key card, despite the fact theres a massive gaping hole you could easily step through. And also, i imagine Ash to be the type of guy who likes to keep clean so why has he been wearing the same outfit for 3 movies and 2 video games? And, more to the point, why was it ripped in all the exact same places BEFORE he even goes into battle? And why hasnt he had a replacement hand yet? The producers seem determined to stick to the 'movie' ash in term of design but, considering the comical humour of the game, i guess it can be forgiven.

Overall, its tiny flaws aside, this is a game that any Evil Dead fan will love (despite what several website reviews might say) so long as you dont mind the 'serious horror' of the original movie being chucked out of the window for the slapstick style of its sequels. 5 stars.

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This game is freakin' sweet. That's all there really is to say about this game.

The story picks up with Ash (voiced by Bruce Campbell!)Watching a show on the Occult, with a Proffesor Embridge discussing the Book of the Dead, which summons the evil spirits seen in the movie trilogy. On TV he plays the infamous tape of Proffesor Knowby which contains incantations from the Book of the Dead. The Deadtites show up, and its up to Ash to find a way to send them back. He enlists Embridge's help, but unfortunetly he has some alterior motives.

The game play on this is fairly tight. Combat with Deadites isn't very hard to learn and the weapons are interesting to say the least. The chainsaw arm is back. Boomsticks galore. Exploding shells add for some interesting effects when hitting a Deadite. The game employs a right hand / left hand combat system and rather good targeting. The camera generally gives good angles though there is the odd occasion where your vision is going to be obscured by the camera taking a weird position.

Level layouts are pretty good, though they require lots of backtracking to pick up items or finding a character. And make sure that the brightness is up on your screen, or you will get lost. Level four in the forest, would be impossible since the setting is so dark that you cannot see the path to the village.

This game is a bit of a guilty pleasure. With all the games out there that contain the same amount of violence, yet take themselves seriously, Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick is a welcome change. It encoperates all the campy fun from the trilogy, and is more fun than creepy, though it can have its moments. Adding Bruce Campbell into the mix makes it all the better. Don't miss a chance to play this game, it's worth the time.

Reviews of Blood Bowl Legendary Edition

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I feel I must first point out that the graphic I see in the current page for this game shows a French title, and raises the question of whether GmbH is selling a foreign version or the American version. This is the American version. I received mine yesterday and the cover clearly says "Legendary Edition," not "Edition Legendaire."

This is an amazing game that completely captures the feel of the Games Workshop board game of the same name, and is a step above the previous versions, in that every race that you can play in the board game is now available for play in the computer version!

If you are not already familiar with the board game, there is a very intuitive tutorial that will take you by the hand and guide you through learning the game. However, as many have already pointed out, this game has much in common with chess; just because you know how the pieces move and what the rules are, doesn't mean you know the strategy just yet. But that comes as you play! And best of all, the game shows you what consequences your moves will have: will you need to dodge from that guy, how far can you move safely, what's the range if I want to pass, and (most importantly) if I throw a block on that guy, what are my odds? It is also very easy to tell which of your players have moved and which haven't.

The game supports single-player, internet multi-player, LAN multiplayer, and hotseat games, so you should never be at a loss for opponents!

The graphics are stunning, even at a reduced level for those of us on "normal" PCs, and not gaming boxes, and the animation is smooth as can be! The sounds are good, too, although the announcers (funny though they are) start to repeat themselves fairly early on.

I must mention, however, there are a few bugs, as you will find if you visit the bloodbowl-game dot com forums and look at technical support. They are issuing fairly regular updates, however, fixing the bugs as they go, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue. But some of these bugs can cause you to lose your progress in a game, which can be frustrating if you've been doing *really* well up to that point. (Then again, if you've been getting your rear end handed to you, one of those bugs may come in quite handy!)

All in all, this is the best computer version of this game to come out so far, and is an excellent intro to a classic board game that is still selling today, after more than 20 years! Buy it!

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I've been playing Chess since I was a child, and I've also been a huge fan of sports as well. This game combines both loves along with cool RPG leveling up of your players for what I think is the ultimate strategy/rpg experience. I played the Xbox version of Blood Bowl, but this version is definitely superior with all the additional races and modes and stadiums. I would caution new players that even with my Chess background I found Blood Bowl to be extremely difficult to win a game on at first. Once you fully grasp the strategy concepts though, the game opens up to you and is insanely addictive. I could not be happier with this purchase and am headed back to the Blood Bowl pitch right now !

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I've been playing Blood Bowl, the table top game for nearly 20 years now. A few years back I moved to a new city and the only time I got to play anymore was when I went home for vacation.

This PC game fills the long void left by not being able to play anymore. 20 teams to choose from, you don't have to keep track of stats on a paper sheet, worry about eraser marks, or spilling your lunch all over your team sheet. No worries about your opponet cheating.

Now I'd been playing for so long, and we had changed the rules for all the leagues I played in so there is a bit of a learing curve. Stand Firm only does half of what we read it to do. Diving tackel has been dumbed down so that it's not as powerful as it once was. Most teams can only have 1 big guy, and the treeman CAN'T throw a wood elf catcher, which doesn't make any sense to me, but hey, it's still FUN.

If you loved the table top game, this is just as good. Great job with the graphics, you can name your own players, some of them you can modertly change their looks.

There's a known problem with opening the right port to connect to play your friends on line, but after you fix that your good to go.

They have an interstesting story mode where you manage and coach different teams through different senarios, one game you have elves and you have to get 2 TD's, 2 fouls, and 2 dumpoffs. It's interesting and it gives you a chance play different teams.

Overall I'd recomend this game despite it's flaws, if you loved the table top game you'll love this as well.

If you've never played the table top game, BB is a cross between chess and madden. Give it a try.

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my son really enjoy playing this game.i like the convence of being able to order it from here and it didnt take a long to get here in the mail

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I'm a big fan of Blood Bowl and have really enjoyed the legendary edition. The matches are a lot harder as you move up, which was something the first one was missing and having all the other teams out there makes it really fun.

Buy Cisco-Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter

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Okay, first of all I'm hot on linksys (see my other reviews). I used to do network stuff for a living don't anymore, but I have always been impressed with Linksys (compared to Netgear, DLink and Microsoft) for the consumer market. Their stuff is by and large (prosumer) it has some good pro features without having to be a rocket scientist to configure the thing. Now that Cisco owns them it's even a better deal as Cisco has been putting some nice features into all of linksys's products. While the tech support guys at linksys all need an attitude adjustment (they are a surley bunch) the products often don't require tech support... so I suppose it is a good-news, bad-news, kind of thing...

But this sucker was PLUG AND PLAY for all intensive purposes. There are a few things, however, I think people should know in order to set this up:

a) You probably want to turn off all WEP and MAC filters. You can turn them back on once you get the sucker id'ed on the network and talking... but for now, leave it off.

b) You probably want to turn ON your SSID (again, makes it easier for the thing to install out of the box.)

c) You probably want to know what your broadcast frequency is on your WAP. If you are using a linksys WAP it is found on the admin screen regarding security. You need to look for the broadcast ID channel (default is six). That is the channel you want to tune the WGA11B. However, what I really recommend that people do is avoid "ad hoc" mode entirely and set the WGA to In mode (looks kind of like 1n on the WGA display) this is infrastructure mode. Infrastructure mode is what you want to use if you are using a broadcasting router/switch/bridge access point (like the linksys Wireless-B, G, WAP11, etc.)

d) Make sure you know what type of cable you are using to connect it. The cable that comes with the broadcast bridge unit (the WGA) is actually a CROSSOVER cable. This was a bit surprising to me (not that they are hard to make, just, you rarely ever get one from someone you always wind up making them). You'll know you have the switch in the right position when the WAN light (the little symbol that looks like a circle with two lines in it) lights up GREEN.

e) If you are not already, I'd set up DHCP for the moment. The bridge is default configured to try and connect via DHCP. If you don't have DHCP configured, I don't know what it is going to try to do default IP static (probably 192.176.1.1 if it is like other linksys products). Save yourself the headache and do DHCP.

Okay otherwise, this sucker is easy as pie to set up. Plug it in to your LAN adapter (I have PS2 so it is a little box on the back of the game thing don't know about Xbox). Then plug the cord into the WGA. Turn the WGA on and set it to the channel of your WAP. It should start talking IMMEDIATELY. If not you have done something wrong.

The CD for the PC is interesting. Like most linksys products it looks nice and is full featured. You won't need the CD for configuring the WGA unless you plan on using WEP.

The infrastucture mode is really fast. I must say that I play online alot.... and this connection point on PS2 shows virtually no lag. I don't know what Sony did via their gaming networks but this sucker runs QUICK. Like I said, virtually no lag.

The real bummer is that about 99% of the games out there are not multiplayer yet. The ones that are, however, are really fun to play. I play MOH:RS, Desert II, and a few others online. The games are quick paced. To really take advantage of it, however, you might want to go "full bore" and invest in a USB headphone/mic set so you can "talk to people". Also, the USB keyboard might be a nice feature too... although I don't have that...

I've seen quite a few game adapters out there (do a search on Amazon you will see). This is the best one I've seen for the money.

One last thing I'd forget "Wireless G" adapaters. Again, unless your connection is like a T3 line straight to the house (which 99% of most people do not have) you're only as fast as your smallest connection which is likely to be the ADSL/Cable router connection. Comcast is 3MB which I NEVER get (even burst inside Comcast's net). So B is MORE than enough bandwidth. I heard some guy at Best Buy trying to talk up a Wireless-G adapter saying he would get "better performance" and while that is true.. it's like putting brand new wheels on a car with an underpowered engine... yeah, it will look better... but it won't go faster.

See you out there...

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This device works just fine with our XBox. There's no lag when playing on-line XBox-Live games. It's less than half the cost of the Microsoft "official" Xbox gaming adapter.

Incidentally, these gaming adapters and generic "wireless adapters" are exactly the same thing. They bridge a wired device into your wireless network.

This is only an 802.11b, not g, device, but that is NOT a negative. Don't spend the extra money on "g" ANYTHING. b gives you 11 Mbit/sec, and if you're really lucky these days, your DSL or cable modem internet connection will get you 2 Mbit/sec. So why pay extra money for g? Even if you are far from your wireless access point, and the speed drops to only 2 Mbit/sec, you'll never use that through the internet. Your Xbox will never come anywhere near saturating an 802.11b link. I've sniffed the packet traffic, and it doesn't even break 120Kbps at its worst.

But here are some tips for configuring this device.

1. If you don't use WEP, and have your wireless access point is set to broadcast its SSID, this thing will probably plug right in and work with no setup. I can't vouch for this, because I don't set my network up that way (and I think that anybody who doesn't use WEP encryption is a fool).

2. Assuming you do use WEP encryption, the easiest way to set this device up is to plug it directly into a PC. Yes, connect the box to your PC with an Ethernet cable. Forget the internet for a minute, just hook the two together. Make sure to set your PC to have a fixed ip in the 192.168.1.x range, set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Then run the setup wizard on the CD that comes with this device. Enter your WEP key, enter your SSID, and your access point channel, and you're all set. These settings will be saved as "profile 1". Now, hit the button on the side of the gaming adapter until the display reads "P1".

The big knock I have against this device is that you can't just hit it with a web browser and set it up like you can with any wireless router or access point. So if you don't have a Windows PC, you are out of luck. I have all Macintoshes at home, so I had to scare up a PC just to configure this device, which is really REALLY lame.

Most people don't understand WEP, wireless channels, SSIDs, or ip addresses. So Microsoft makes a mint selling their box for $100. But if you take a little time to learn, you CAN set up this box and save a lot of money.

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I bought this for Xbox Live, and am satisfied with the results. It works on my mongrel system (a Motorola Surfboard cable modem, a DLink ethernet card hooked to my Netgear 814 wireless router). Although I have no idea what the signal strength is, I can connect with my Xbox in the living room and the router up-the-stairs and 30 feet away.

If you have a Linkysy router and don't have WEP turned on, you can probably use it out of the box. For the rest of us, setup was OK. Here's the detail.

I first configured the device via my PC (since I have WEP turned on). I set the WEP encryption option/password to match my network, and (something that I spent 2 hours troubleshooting) I also had to enable the "Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)" setting on my Netgear router. Even though I assigned my network's SSID to the device using the software, I still had to keep that option on to make it work; I don't know if that is a Netgear/Linkys incompatibility or not. Still, it worked in the end.

Pro: Small (the size of a pack of cigarettes), setup screens via a computer are clear, does its job well. Most of all, it is almost half the price of the Linksys bridge (WET11), which is one of the few easy-to-install and reliable wireless-B options for hooking up your Xbox (Netgear's bridge gets lousy reviews and DLink also isn't as reliable as the WET11. But the WET11 bridge is so darn expensive).

Con: No signal strength indicator (even building one into the Xbox OS would be OK), no Power Off button (I have to unplug it). I would give it a higher score if it included those features.

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I was a litte doubtful on how easy this would be to use. But I had it configured and playing online with my X-box in under 5 mins. I use WEP in 128 bit, and also use MAC filtering on my access point. I simplyed hooked the unit up to my laptop and configured the WEP setting with the easy to understand config wizard. Unit supports three different profiles so you can setup the config for different networks, and simply chose which profile you want to use with a push of a button. Great feature if you move your unit in bewteen secure wireless networks.

Most people could have this ready to go in about a minute, since they don't use WEP or Mac filtering. Already have plans to get one to go with the Replay TV Box. No more cable clutter around my home. Also easy to connect multiple game consoles togther without the need of an access point. Simply chose the saem channel on each unit, and they each game console will see each other. Some concerns over wired connections, since ethernet can support 100mb and the wireless only supports 11mbs. Any game setup for on-line play should have no issues, since most high speed internet tops at 1.5mbs and below.

Great product, just wondering what took them so long to make it

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I had heard and read all kinds of horror stories about this game adapter. Well, after going through the setup process, I can say that I have seen much worse installations. In a nutshell, if you read the manual, you will be able to successfully configure the adapter.

VERY IMPORTANT You MUST download the latest software from Linksys. Do NOT use the software from the CD!! If you use the CD software, you will get the infamous "Connect Fail, Please try again" error message after you enter the password.

The WGA11B adapter could work right off the box, but only if your network address is in the range 192.168.1.xxx and if your router has SSID broadcast enabled and WEP encryption disabled. Of course, that is not the case of my home network, so I decided to follow the instructions on the User's Guide, step by step. Linksys' documentation is not even close to be considered stellar, but if you stick to the process described in the manual you will be able to set up the game adapter with little or no trouble. I did exactly that and the setup process was not painful at all. Yet, here are a few recommendations that might be useful to some users:

Connect the game adapter to a laptop or PC. You will then run the setup software on this computer to perform the configuration process. Using the little cable provided with the game adapter, plug one end into the Ethernet port on the game adapter, and then plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the computer.

Page 6, Ch. 4, Step 3 In most cases, the crossover switch should be set to X. If the Ethernet LED does not come on when you plug the cable, try the other setting (||).

Page 9, Ch. 5, Step 3 If you don't have a Linksys router, leave the Keyphrase field blank.

Page 9, Ch. 5, Step 4 The default password is admin. If you type admin and you cannot get through, either you are using the setup software from the CD, or you may have a broken game adapter.

Page 10, Ch. 5, Step 5 My game adapter is configured to use DHCP to obtain its IP address. If you plan to use a static IP address, make sure you assign a valid address in your network, the appropriate subnet mask and the corresponding default gateway.

Page 10, Ch. 5, Step 6 If you enter your network's SSID, you can disable SSID broadcast in your router if you want. Also, if you want to use WEP encryption, enter your network's WEP key (either 64or 128-bit) and keep WEP encryption enabled in your router. I disabled SSID broadcast and enabled WEP encryption in my router (a D-Link DI-634M), and still the Linksys game adapter works beautifully.

Page 11 When you click No at the end of the setup process, the configuration is saved as Profile #1 (P1) in the game adapter's memory. For normal operation, you need to make sure the LED display shows P1 -if it doesn't, press the blue button repeatedly.

As I'm writing this, my son is playing Call of Duty: Big Red One online on his PS2, and from what I've heard from him there is no lagging and signal is strong and steady. Zero drops so far. Definitely a great buy for only $20.

I hope this helps.

Review of Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (USB)

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I have had this wheel for over 2 years, and it has been terriffic. It has gone from windows 98 to XP and is just as compatible as ever. It gets used and abused playing all types of games from the dirt track racing series, to formula 1, to nascar 4. It just keeps delievering the realism. I paid 150 bucks for mine, and would pay it again, but now the price has dropped.The forces are as real as it gets, buy this wheel now, you won't be dissapointed.

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I bought this wheel mainly because I wanted my buddy to be able to race with me. He did not have a wheel, so I sold him the one I had and bought this one. Let me tell ya, very good investment. Not to knock Logitecs Wingman Formula Force that I had, but this wheel accells that one by leaps and bounds. It is more precise in control and in the FF mechinisum. I have found only one downfall. Although the clamping mechinisum is solid and hold under extreme forces, it requires a lot of room between your desktop and the top of your keyboard. Over 4". So if you have a desk that has this kind of room..., get it. If not, modify your desk. Or get the Logitec..., it's my second choice.

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The value you get from this product will depend upon your dedication to race gaming.

I bought it for my sons who would be using the machine for an hour or two a day. Whilst initial enthusiasm was expressed by all the reality is that the computer is still used as much as it was, but this wheel has not been out of the closet since April. Here are the facts (at least according to us):

a) The base of this unit is huge, so when attached to a fairly standard computer desk with sliding keyboard drawer there is no room for the keyboard too.

b) The unit has three different wires which come from the back of the unit, so these either have to be threaded over the back of the desk each time, or wrap around the front getting caught up in the kids legs.

c) On many of the games we tried the force of the force feedback was much stronger than in typical arcade games, too strong for my 7 year old to handle. (Some games allow this to be altered, but not all)

d) Most games require the wheel to be re-callibrated for each use, perfect for perfectionists but again it means significant 'daddy intervention' when the kids want to switch games.

e) The power transformer is directly welded into the plug prongs, so this beast takes up three slots in a normal power block, thus requiring its own power block.

Now, on the up-side. When I use the properly installed wheel you can callibrate things so that it does handle like a real car. So if you can set things up properly, and leave them set up, then I suspect this is a very good piece of kit.

But for the casual user, too bulky, too messy and too much like hard work to be used frequently.

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This wheel is great and has sold upwards of $... in the past. With the rebate, this becomes a very affordable force-feedback wheel without sacrificing any quality. The force feedback really adds to the quality of the game play so pony up the extra few dollars and get this one as opposed to a non-force-feedback or a cheaper quality force-feedback one.

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let me just say first off that i have not used any of the competing wheels, so i'm not speaking comparatively here.

i have owned this wheel for a long time now and it has seen a ton of use. i use it for F1 Challenge, and i've probably logged something like 100 hours of use on it. if you're serious about your steering wheel, and you probably are if you're spending $100 on it, then don't get this one. microsoft has stopped supporting it with software/drivers, and the way it is now, it can not be set up to have a separate gas and brake. this means no trail braking, which means you can't drive seriously. i'm not really into left foot braking, so i still have it. my other big complaint with it is the pedals. currently i have them pushed up against a 2x2 i screwed into the floor, and on top of that i have them taped too the floor so they dont move. this is still insufficient. they weigh all of like one pound, and theres nothing stopping them from sliding on carpet. also, the clamp that holds it on the desk is too weak. it sometimes slides around and in the heat of a race it can be extrememly aggavating. also, the gear-shift buttons sqeak at times, and double shift. the wheel cant be taken apart, so after weeks of struggling with it, i just sprayed a ton of WD40 in there and luckily it fixed the problem. my one last complaint is a large dead zone. it sucks, but maybe all the other wheels are the same. dont know. things i like: the feel, the feedback, the grip, the look.

verdict: buy something else

Primal Rage - Nintendo Super NES Review

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Talk about an incredibly fun game with unlimited eye candy and incredible realism. I am not one of those "Jurassic Park" buffs, but this game seemed so fresh after I played it multiple hours a week for the past five years. IT JUST DOESN'T GET OLD! A real, true, blue classic. The dinosaurs appear so fascinating and move so quickly and smoothly, and the challenge isn't that bad. The gore in "Primal Rage" is enjoyable: it relives the environment more than just the violent blood. What a great game.

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This is a Mortal Kombat clone, with huge amounts of blood, and two fatalities for each competitor. The only difference with this game is that all of the fighters are pre-historic! Two apes, a big dinosaur, a fire breathing legendary dinosaur, a raptor and much more. The gameplay is much like Street Fighter 2, and the gameplay is very slow, because you are fighting as dinosaurs! Another interesting feature is that for those who like to use the same move over and over again, the game laughs at you. Pretty cheap game, rent it before you buy it.

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This is a really fun game, and is one of the better fighting games for the SNES. You play as one of 7 beasty Dinosaurs/prehistoric beasts and battle each one 2 the death on a different continent, when you win you take that land, and when its all complete you gotta work on those tail jabs and kicks, chow down on some half naked worshipers, and sharpen does teeth for the Final battle! And face all of your enemies in one final MEGA round 2 become ruler of the new EARTH! I will say its a good game but it has a lot of cons, but some pros when compared to other ports

For one thing this port has some of the worsed animation I have seen, the Genesis version has superior game speed and higher frame rate for the animation so it looks way better and plays better as well. Some of the backgrounds also look pourly desighned when compared too other ports as well. The music is also kind of weak as well. The one stand out area though for the SNES version of this game is the SOUND! Some of the sounds of the dinos roars to the sound of pounding kicks, flesh ripping bites, and explosions sound like the arcade.

However, I would have too recommend the Genesis version of this game, or the Playstation/Saturn versions also. But this version is ok, its still a pretty fun game overall.

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This game is great, not the best looking of entertaining game ever but it is hard and very cool playing two player. The game could use more fighters. Other then that the game is a very different fighter and if you are into those games this one is great for any collection.

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I am terrible at the game, but it is still an awesome game due to its concept. You get to play as giant dinosaurs and other beasts and fight to the bloody death, juggle a few humans, and your victory claims you that piece of land and your new batch of worshippers. The game plays somewhat like Mortal Kombat, but one would have to look online for a move list, since there isn't a move list or a tutorial for the game. It has an arcade mode and 2 player versus, but that is understandable for the era in which it was released, and the limited space on the cartridge. What sells the game for me is its totally metal concept of becoming giant monsters and doing gory Midway things.

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There is one thing I should get straight before I start. I am not, nor have I ever been a fan of Britney Spears. I probably never will be. But I do like rhythm/dancing games, so I gave this one a try just for fun.

The gameplay for the most part is basic. You try to press the correct buttons with the correct timing. Mostly you are using the x, circle, square and triangle buttons, but occasionally a directional button will be thrown in, which adds to the challenge immensely. You are auditioning to be one of Britney's backup dancers by dancing off against other dancers. You go through ten auditions before being allowed to audition against Britney herself. After each audition, you are awarded points based on your performance. These points eventually reward you with "backstage passes" that allow you to see video clips of Britney.

The one innovative gameplay element that I like about this game is that when your competitor does well, he or she can make your moves harder. Every time your opponent strings a combo of ten button presses together, it adds or changes your sequence. It may change one of your buttons, it may add a directional button, it may cause one of your button presses to be moved up or back, or it may add one or two extra button presses so that you have to hit ten buttons in rapid succession. Of course, by stringing together a combo of ten yourself, you do the same thing to your opponent. Although this can be infuriating at times, it at least adds some challange to an otherwise simple game.

I do have a few complaints about the game. First, it is too short and easy. You could play through the game with one dancer in a few hours easily, and through the entire game with all six dancers in a weekend. Therefore, I would just recommend this as a rental. Also, there are only five songs, and if you were not sick of hearing "Oops...I did it again" before, you will be after playing this game. My second complaint is that there should be a replay option. One problem with rhythm games is that while you are playing, you really cannot afford to look at what is going on because you have to be paying close attention to the meter. There should be a way to replay what you just did so you can watch all the moves that your dancer just did.

If you like rhythm games, try this as a rental. You just might find the gameplay very addictive. If you like rhythm games and you are also a fan of Britney's, you might just find this worth you money. But for serious gamers, Dance Beat really does not offer much depth.

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I am big fan of dance mat games and I like Britney Spears music too, but I was quite disappinted with this title. I clearly recommend that you buy a Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) game instead.

The game's biggest fault is that there is only 5 songs in it. I think that is way to little given how many song you can get on a regular music CD at a much lower price. So this is not good value for money.

Also the actual steps that you have to do is not very dance-like. The moves are quite monotone and machine like this is unlike the DDR games where the steps are quite well thought out.

The game has a new quite novel idea which is that you battle against an opponent and if you do a long combo you throw "hard moves" at your opponent. The idea seems quite good in theory, but in practice this means that steps are changed fractions of seconds before you need to hit them. Besides making the game very frustrating at the higher levels this even further reduces the game from actual dancing.

And the fact that the on-screen characters don't even move in sync with the song at its moves the experience just seems very disconnected.

Finally, I am not to happy about all the things you can unlock in the game. They are generally videos of very poor quality and doesn't actually tell you anything interesting or new about Britney. This could have been *so* much better.

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Let me put it this way Britneys Dance Beat has nothing to dance about...it has great beats..but only 5 songs. It's not very thrilling..so i wouldnt recommend this game..Want a game you can really have fun with get Dance Dance Revolution. Now thats a Excellent game!

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When I play a video game, I want to indulge my fantasies. The premise of this game is that you can become a back-up dancer. That's right the best you can do is become a back up dancer. This game is perfect for people who dissappoint themselves, even in their fantasies. You shouold be able to become the head dancer and replace Britney Spears. Now THAT would be entertainment.

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I am a 24 year old female, and I thoroughly enjoy this game. I bought it, as well as the dance beat pad, last night. It is very entertaining and good exercise. I just wish it had more of a selection of songs.