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We love Rock Band in our house but, by our own admission, we aren't great musicians. Well okay, one of my kids is, but it's a drag when there's only one and you can't simply 'play along' as the game advances because the songs get that much more difficult.

But with this version you can play along not only without a penalty for choosing 'easy', you can even choose a super easy/no fail mode so you simply can't mess up and still have fun playing. If you don't do anything you won't get the stars you need but if you do a minimal amount (i.e. hit ANY drum pad when the note needs to be played or 'strum' the guitar/bass at the right time no need to press a button or simply speak in time to the microphone) you'll be fine.

Lots of the same fun things as in Rock Band make your own people, buy cool outfits & things for them. In addition this version has challenges which you can play and fun lego scenes occur as you 'rock' the house (typically you earn these as you successfully play songs in venues). The first one (and on a trailer so I'm not giving much away) is playing loud enough (getting enough stars) to knock down a building. And yes, we have successfully completed these challenges with two out of the three on the no fail mode.

This version is clearly geared for a slightly younger set both in terms of the no-fail option and in terms of avoiding excessive profanity/explicit content in songs. Makes us no never mind we're enjoying it immensely!

edited to add:

The review who said this does not have online support is right. For those familiar with Rockband, this version is like a hybrid track pack. You get new people, scenarios and venues to work your way through, but the songs are the songs which are included and you cannot buy new songs to play (I can't see that this'd change with this version going to the online store to buy new tracks is not even shown as an option).

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This is the first "band" type game we've owned. My son has played Guitar Hero at a friends and wanted that one but I was hesitant because of the play list. Doing a little research at our local video gaming store, I found out both the Rockband and Guitar Hero folks were releasing more family friendly play lists. We took a look at both but when we found Lego Rock Band and also Rock Band Country the choice was easy. After the first night's jam session we're all hooked. It's so much fun for the entire family and my husband and I are introducing our 9 year old to some great music. Our son has been a Queen fan for years but now he's into Bryan Adams, Tom Petty and Bon Jovi. Like all the other Lego games, this one doesn't disappoint at all. The in-between videos are funny, the whole lego character build gives you tons of combinations and all the venues are "very cool" according to WolfJack lead guitarist of the band Howl (current on tour in our basement).

I highly recommend this one for kids but all the adults in the house are enjoying it just as much. My husband's band "Blind Shrimp" just bought a new bus and I may never see him again! Guess I'll just have to become a groupie.

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A simple two part review:

First, Lego Rock Band is cool. My kids (7,6,4) love it, and we've had a great time playing it today. Minifigs look great, songs are interesting, and the Super Easy modes (and especially the no drum pedal) option are really nice for the smaller kids.

Second, no additional content for the Wii! Contrary to what the product description says above, you can not use DLC from Rock Band 2 on Lego Rock Band if you have a Wii. If you have a Wii you will only ever play Lego Rock Band with those 45 songs. That's it. This was incredibly disappointing, because there are a ton of previous and downloadable RB songs that all my kids know, but that they need the extra-Easy modes to be able to play.

I absolutely would not have bought the game had I understood that, and I would have known if the product description hadn't been wrong, so I'm very frustrated. That being said, it's not that Lego Rock Band for the Wii is a bad game experience, it's just a big step backward for Rock Band on the Wii.

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***This game CANNOT be played with just a Wiimote it requires additional equipment.***

You will need at least a microphone or wii guitar to play and you can add a drum set & second guitar if you like. We purchased our microphone at a used game store for thirteen dollars and are using guitars from the Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock, G.H. World Tour, and an older G.H. Les Paul. We are also using the drum set from G.H. World Tour.

My husband loves to play guitar hero but the game is designed for teenagers to adults (sexy, somewhat scary characters and heavy rock music). Since we have two young children in our home, ages 7 & 1, I wanted a more family friendly option that the whole family could play together. We found it with the Lego Rock Band!

This game allows for up to four players: singer (microphone), guitar, bass guitar, and drums so it is great for families or groups of friends. We've had 3 people playing so far and it was great fun for all. My favorite thing about this game is that you can change the difficulty level for play before each song. This was important for us because originally we had 1 guitar and we were sharing it and taking turns playing. Dad could set his for "expert" on his turn and I could change it to "easy" on mine without having to back out to the title menu. Now we have multiple guitars, a drum set, & the microphone so we can all play at once but we trade parts between songs a lot and like the ease of changing the difficulty to make it challenging for each individual(our toddler sings along and provides the dancing and often helps out the drummer by banging away).

My 7 year old tried to play Guitar Hero with his dad several times but the songs kept shutting off because he would make too many mistakes and drag the crowd meter down too low. On the Lego Rock Band he can play either guitar part or sing and make it through the game feeling successful and having fun on the beginner or easy mode. He also has played the drum on the beginner setting and has been very successful in his mind, but the rest of us have great difficulty making it through a song when he plays the drum since he doesn't maintain the beat for us and he plays all sorts of drumming that doesn't belong:)

"Beginner" setting is great for younger kids since it allows any level of musical ability (or lack) progress through the game. On this setting the singer needs to make noise throughout the song (attempt to sing, say the words, sing la la la etc). This setting for the guitar parts means you strum when the notes come by but aren't held responsible for the fret. For the drum you just have to hit any pad when the note comes by...my son just bangs wildly on all the drums and attains about 80% or better on a song for drumming but as mentioned above it is hard on the other players since all his wild drumming is played as the drum beat for the song and leaves others nothing to follow but the visuals.

There is a just-play mode & a story mode. Both are fun to play and in either mode each player has the option of difficulty level. The story mode allows you to build up fans & money by playing gigs (getting stars for songs). You can spend your money on new guitars & stuff for your band. The practice mode just lets you pick & play from the song list. You can also make your own set list & play multiple songs in the order you choose.

I recommend this game for families to play together or for children who are interested in the rock band or guitar hero games but may not need the exposure to the costuming in the "teen" games or who are more interested in POP music than rock or metal. (My niece & nephew are both teenagers and while they prefer the "Teen" band games at their own home, they are not above jumping into our Lego Rock Band when they are visiting). The set list has a sampling of different songs that allow something for everyone and the characters while not sexy or scary are amusing and fun to customize and add a sense of humor to the game.

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Lego Rock Band ROCKS! It has a "Super Easy" mode, so even my 5-year-old could enjoy playing (granted, we're a musical family and he plays lots of rhythms already). My 10-year-old loves it, and so do I. We also have the "regular" Rock Band 2 (and the Beatles tracks), but this is actually my favorite right now. It's fun all playing together, and my daughter enjoys "Story Mode" when playing by herself. I had been hesitant to buy it, and I'm so glad I did. I think we'll be getting lots of use out of this disc.

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OK SO I EXPECTED THIS TO BE A RATHER NORMAL MODDED CONTROLLER. WOW WAS I WRONG. I SYNCED IT AND IMMEDIATELY ENTERED A PRIVATE MATCH WITH MY FRIENDS (BLACK OPS). NOW NORMALLY IN A TDM (TEAM DEATH MATCH) MY KDR (KILL TO DEATH RATIO) IS ABOUT 11-15, SO I SUCK. WELL IN A 3.V.3 I FINISHED TOP OF THE LIST WITH A KDR OF 26-7. THATS A HUGE IMPROVEMENT. ITS AN 8 MODE AND WORKS WITH ALL COD GAMES, HALO 3, HALO REACH, AND GEARS OF WAR 2. THE BLUE LED RING OF LIGHTS ARE AMAZING. THE ONLY FLAW IS THAT ABOUT 15% OF THE TIME THE MOD LAGS AFTER YOU STOP RUNNING, BUT IT MIGHT JUST BE MY CONTROLLER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS MOD IN ACTION BEFORE PURCHASING THE CONTROLLER FRIEND REQUEST OR SEND A MESSAGE TO xWDoAx Slap You (xbox live). ALL IN ALL, GREAT BUY.

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This controller is falling apart, and doesn't even work all of the time. This controller is an absolute waste of your money.

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As a previous owner of the original version 1 of the Ax Pro I am glad to be back with Tritton with this much improved Ax Pro+. I also previously had the Turtle Beach x41. It's been a while since I've had an on the ears gaming headset and I had been anxiously awaiting the Warheads for what seemed like forever, but when they announced the AX Pro+, I decided to go with the them instead mainly for the $100 price difference and the fidelity of having 4 speakers + sub in each earcub versus the virtual 7.1 of the Warheads. There is also the issue of whether or not the Warheads will be compatible with the next generation Xbox and obvious lack of support of chat for other platforms.

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IMPORTANT ITEM NOT INCLUDED:

The USA version of the AX Pro+ DOES NOT include the PC Analog Adapter, item "J" cable for use with PC's that ONLY have analog audio out on the soundcard. You need to have a PC soundcard that has a digital Optical TOSlink output connection. It's worth nothing that the European release of the AX Pro+ includes this cable. The USA version is specifically NOT including this cable for who knows what reason.

UPDATE Sept 13, 2012: I have since been informed by Tritton/Madcatz that they DO NOT have item "J" available for purchase seperately, but that it may be available in the future. So, you are pretty much screwed if you ONLY have a soundcard with analog audio output.

You can try using the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II USB Analog & Digital Audio Adapter, item B0036VO4X4 as a segway between your computer and the AX Pro+ Decoder Box. No idea if it'll work, but it ought to.

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You power the control box via the included AC Adapter. Audio is sent to the decoder box via the Optical TOSlink input or via USB. They give you a Optical TOSlink adapter for those with NON-slim Xbox 360 consoles that DO NOT have an HDMI and thus Optical Audio output. You get 2 different chat cables, one with the Xbox 360 controller puck on the end and another which is simply a 2.5male male to 2.5mm male audio cable. The puck fits securely to my OEM controller.

As with the previous version, the control box has the ability to supply 2 seperate AX Pro+ Headsets. The connectors for the headset to the control box are a lot easier to connect than on the original AX Pro, almost looks like an HDMI connection. There is a volume control knob and power button on the decoder box as well as buttons for the various audio options and 5.1 analog audio output for passthrough to an AV Receiver. The volume rocker has the ability to individually adjust the front, center, rear and sub speakers or adjust them altogether. These controlls are backlighted so you can see at which level they are set to, red being the highest.

The SVM, Selective Voice Monitoring, feature is really nice as it allows you to hear your own voice and surrounding to make sure you aren't too loud or have any distracting noises going on (music, fan, other people, etc). It took me a few minutes to figure it out, but to turn SVM on/off you have to click down on the chat volume control rocker on the in-line volume controller for the headset. Turning off the audio to the headset can also be done by clicking down on the main volume control rocker. The back of the in-line control has a belt/shirt clip.

The earcups can swiviel 45 degrees outward to the side and about 1/3 of this in the opposite direction. The earcups can also swivel up and down slightly.The headband is adjustable with 7 different lengthes on either side. I usually keep it at about 6 or 7. The removeable microphone now comes out of the front of the Left earcub and has a built-in locking mechinism. The microphone itselt is very flexible and able to be positioned in any direction. The material used on the earcups is the same as on the previous model and are nice and compfy. The earcubs are also slanted slightly to take the shape of your head, I don't remember this on the previous model. There is some nice padding on the underside of the top of the headband to keep your head from rubbing againt the headbad itself.

After using the headset for the first day, I did get a bit of a headache and kink in my neck but that was gone by the next day and it most likely related to my NOT having been using a gaming headset like this in almost a year.

Overall, I'm very satisfied and feel that Tritton has improved upon the design of the Original v1 Ax Pro. It's nice NOT having 2 sepreate AC Adapters.

So far I've used this with my Xbox 360 to play some Arcade games as well as Battlefield 3 and Ghost Recon Future Soldier, in addition to my DVR and TV using my TV's Optical TOSlink output. Playing Battlefield 3 makes you feel like you are realing on the battlefield and it's VERY INTENSE. For Ghost Recon, it's more laid back but things like grenades and other explosive items are definitely more robust in sound compared to the built in speakers on my flat panel tv. If you like FPS shooters I think you are going to have a lot of fun using the AX Pro+.

In addition, since I have a TOSlink Optical digital audio output on my Desktop Computer's soundcard I was able to listen to some music as well as listen to a snippet of a Blu Ray movie as I have a BD drive on my computer as well. All sounded quite nice.

PROS:

1. $100 less than the Warheads

2. It's NOT wireless, so better audio quality compared to simulated 5.1-7.1.

3. 4 Speakers + Sub in each earcup for True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, NOT virtual or emulated.

4. Improved design over the original AX PRO

5. Large adjustable headband with plenty of cushioning.

6. Earcups can roate side to side as well as up and down.

7. No more having to use generic mp3 player headphones or PC headsets to listen to stuff without disturbing others in the house.

8.SVM Selective Voice Monitoring

9.Includes all the cables you need.

CONS:

1. $200 might be more than people are willing to spend on a gaming headset.

2. It's NOT Wireless.

3. USA / North American version DOES NOT include the Analog Audio breakout cable for use with a Computer. If you want to use this headset with a computer then your soundcard will have to has a Optical TOSlink digital audio connectin. This cable is NOT included and must be purchased seperately, if possible (not listed on the parts page as of this posting). It's NOT listed on the Parts page of Tritton's web site and supposively you can get it if you contact Tritton Support via their web site. The European version of the AX Pro+ includes this Analog PC Audio cable listed as item "J".

4. The headset didn't include any instructions other than a basic Quick Setup Guide. Had to visit Tritton's web site to download a full manual, there are 2 versions one for UK one for USA. The UK version is how I found out about the Analog Adapter cable for the PC.

5. Still no power button on the in line controls or on the headset itself. A bit annoying to have to get up and power off the headset from the decoder box. Especially late at nite.

6. No analog audio input (3.5mm) on the decoder box.

7. LEDS on the headset for the Tritton logo on the earcups cannot be turned off while the headset is powered on. I don't notice it while using the headset. However, it makes me have to get up and turn off the headset. Otherwise, I have this glowing headset while trying to go to sleep.

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Seriously this is the best headset. I brought the 720+ before and wasn't happy with them so took them back and got these. And the difference between the two is huge! These are much better. The directional sound is amazing on these can easily hear footsteps and where gun fire is coming from, I just didnt get that with the 720+. Most probably because these have real 5.1 as opposed to virtual 7.1 on 720+.

So if you can't decide between the two then I hope this review has helped.

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Pros:

SOUND AWESOME, I am not an "audiophile" but I know dang well when something sounds good, and when it sounds like crap. I was worried they would be gimmicky, over priced and sound like crap especially since I could not try them before I bought them. The lows are low and the highs are high, everything is crisp and nothing is blatty or sounds like it is being played out of a potato.

I thought the selective voice monitoring would be a gimmick, not useful and just an excuse to increase the price. I do not use this headset with SVM turned off. It has to be on I love hearing my own voice (not narcissisticly) when chatting with others it makes it feel like the people I am talking to are in the same room and it makes chatting more natural.

The look and feel of the whole system is very good. They feel sturdy, look quality, and just awesome overall.

Sound amazing while watching movies. I streamed Thor and Captain America through Amazon's Instant Video and the headset really made it an immersive experience both because the almost-real-surround sound and the quality of the highs and lows. Things that boomed, boomed, things that chimed chimed. I could hear when people were whispering, and when they were shouting very clearly.

Cons:

The headset can get uncomfortable after a while since it does clamp your head quite tightly. I wear glasses and this makes the problem somewhat worse. However, it forces me to take breaks from playing which is not a bad thing for my health or the quality of my gaming since standing up and taking a breather improves your blood oxygen level which improves your reflexes and ability to think strategically.

The inline remote already has two cracks in it. I do not know where or how they formed. I have only had the headset for 1 month and have been careful with it. They do not affect the function of the headset but nevertheless it is annoying.

The quality of the USB audio is terrible. So make sure that you only use it for voice chatting when hooked up to a PC. So if your PC doesn't have an optical out get an adapter or a sound card that does have it.

I have had the headset for some time now and so feel I have used it enough to write a decent review of it. The surround sound is kind of meh I have a hard time still pin pointing where an explosion in Black Ops 2 came from, but the quality of the sound overall makes playing a much more pleasurable experience. This has two audio chipsets, one digital and one usb, the usb is detected natively even by Windows XP. However, the quality of the audio through the usb is quite low. The quality of the audio through the optical/digital is very good so make sure when it is used on a PC that it is plugged in and configured correctly or you will not get the best experience.

--Edit: 3/18/13

I just bought a second one so that I no longer have to swap the headsets between my PS3 and PC. I also can now have a friend use the second headset with me (since the digital box has two display port ports for the use of two headsets) if we are playing co-op or watching a movie together. No more having to turn off my headset to use the crappy tv speakers!

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First off, I'd like to state that I'm a competitive Call of Duty player, and headset purchase is one of the most important purchases besides monitors. I had one headset personally before this which were Tritton AX 720s from 2011. They lasted for about 2 years without problem. Recently that headset now causes static through the output of my voice, so I had to buy a new one considering my team mates were getting very annoyed. I had tried the A40s for a couple weeks, which are a great headset. I didn't want to spend $250 on a headset, so instead I looked into these Tritton Pro+. I can tell you all honestly that this headset is better than the A40s in sound quality and sound control. One big thing is that I can customize the sound from each speaker channel, making my sub a little lower than the actual speakers due to the loud explosions. They also have a button (DRC) for heightening the sound of quieter things (ie. footsteps in CoD) and lowering the sound of loud things (ie. explosions in CoD.) The true 5.1 SS is out of this world.

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Sound Quality: 10 Best The sounds are so crisp, I have found sounds I have never heard before in Call of Duty.

Sound Control: 10 Best Easily mute in-game sounds with one button, mute voice is one switch. And volume control from each speaker is amazing, like I sid above.

Out Voice Quality: 8 High Only put an 8 because my friends say I can get very loud with this mic. This may be due to using the previous mic and no one ever hearing me due to the wires messing up.

In Voice Quality: 10 Best Never miss a word from any of my team mates.

Toughness: 9 Highest They aren't as malleable as the A40s, as those are able to be twisted and moved all over. These are a lot more sturdy though and won't break unless your a careless person. I take amazing care of my electronics, and this headset is no worry. Although I would like to see Tritton make a stand that comes with the headsets, since I'm making my own stands from items around the house.

Comfortability: 8 High The previous Trittons I had were a little more comfortable, but only because it was a bigger headset. They didn't grip to my head as much, causing them to slide. The new headset (Pro+) are a little more tight, though it is new and may form more to my head. They don't move on my head at all during movement. The leather on the ear pads is amazingly comfortable. I was worried being so used to cloth there. I sweated more with the cloth ones than the leather ones, so I really like these. In a 10 hour game session I just did yesterday, I never felt uncomfortable wearing them (I take them off every 3 games about, so about every 45 min to and hour, in order to grab a drink, smoke a cig, let the dogs out, or etc..) They are a tiny bit heavier than the A40s, and I have found those to be the most comfortable headset, I've worn.

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This headset is very good for FPS games, especially Call of Duty.

Playing MW3, you can hear the enemy footsteps accurately.

I recommend everyone playing FPS.

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bought this for my little brother couple of weeks ago at first he thought it didnt work but figured out he missed a letter so it did work. for those you who are skeptical, dont worry it works.

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it came just like it said 2 days, it came faster than something i orders like 5-7 days ago. ive heard good reviews about the game but if the games not good its not this users fault. so great overall

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Bigger map than the offered maps (Kino and 5) and it gets intense pretty quickly. I noticed that if someone is on the far end of the map opposite where I am, if I don't make my way to them immediately, there is little chance of saving them. So it's better to stick together unless you can hold your own. I love the weapon where the zombies are pulled into a sort of space portal. That really helps in the later rounds. Great map pack. A lot of fun. I can finally stop playing Kino for a while now.

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The Tiger Woods PGA Tour series has been solid if unspectacular this generation carrying with it somewhat limited appeal. Hampered by a heavy reliance on downloadable content the justification to purchase yearly has waned considerably.

That won't necessarily change with Tiger Woods 14. People who play yearly may not find as much value as novices. However for those who have skipped recent versions or who would be new to the series it can be easily recommended.

While Tiger Woods 12 had the compelling draw of The Masters for the first time, and Tiger 13 attempted to create a new experience with the Legacy Challenge, it would take travelling many years farther in the past to find a golf game that captured my attention in the way that Tiger 14 has. Any assumption that a gimmicky element would be needed to create interest has been proven wrong by a product that simply delivers realistic and satisfying gameplay as accompanied by a rich and involving feature set. Feel free to check out a few gameplay videos (Career, Legends of the Majors, Live Tournament) on the Pastapadre Youtube Channel.

One very successful element introduced in Tiger 14 is the "Swing Style" feature which gives each current golfer a more personalized feel along with the ability to craft a swing style when creating new golfers. Now each individual is classified in the following categories: Type (Power or Control), Shape (Draw or Fade), Trajectory (Low, Medium, or High), and Handedness (Left or Right). The tutorial helps in getting a feel for some of the differences and the selection screen explains the choices. They can be changed later if so desired. Draws and fades are manageable this year but it can still be difficult to nail that stick movement.

Legends of the Majors is the flashy new mode for this year. It involves playing through events from history within the confines of the time they took place. That means playing with the legends, old course designs, and equipment. The visual filter defines those time periods but feels out of place in a sense given the experience is otherwise all from the golfer's perspective.

Some of the challenges are fairly easy like re-creating a shot, while others take more work such as matching a performance over several holes or a round. Whether they are overly frustrating or just tough remains to be determined. There are 62 challenges overall and most are worthwhile but there are some that clearly could have been omitted. Why am I being asked to play in 1922 as Rory McIlroy against Keegan Bradley? Legends of the Majors is a decent distraction and going through the history of the sport is a valuable journey but it's not something that will hold much value outside of the initial play through.

The Live Tournaments online have been enhanced by adding more of the social element that had been lacking last year. There is of course still the traditional ways to play online but the Tournaments now offer the ability to see the shot arcs for up to an active 24 players on a hole and include group voice chat. I have no expectation of ever winning a public tournament, and that can still be discouraging in a sense, but setting them up with Clubs or friends makes for a fun experience regardless of performance level. Country Clubs have been expanded to 100 members and that too now features chat functionality.

Other additions of note are the LPGA tour, "Simulation" difficulty, and varied tee times that include night golf. Playing in nighttime conditions is more than just the darkness as the sound effects from the environment like the chirping birds are gone. It just has a new feel to it like playing on the historic courses provides in Legends of the Majors. EA probably should have taken sunglasses off golfers who wear them though when it turns dark out. I would not be the right person to assess the "Simulation" setting but from all other accounts it appears to provide the experience very talented players have been looking for.

Presentation would appear to be the weakness of Tiger 14. The commentary is bland, overly generic, and occasionally incorrect. The camera angles range from satisfactory to downright horrible. Quite often after taking a shot particularly when putting it immediately cuts to a camera angle that makes it impossible to actually tell what is happening. They may be meant to enhance the drama but all they do is remove oneself from the moment. The on-screen informational displays do well to communicate information with the leaderboard, scorecards, and Country Club stats but others seem pretty pointless especially when the statistical leaders for a category are all the people who have yet to tee off.

Last year's method of being able to earn DLC courses through time spent playing has been removed due to heavy criticism and problems with the implementation on the PS3. Though not necessarily the wrong decision EA should have provided some alternate method that worked instead of falling back on the old way of doing things where the only way to obtain them is by spending significant chunks of money.

While the enjoyment being had with Tiger 14 may be partially attributed to having not invested much time with the series over the course of the generation and particularly last year which just fell flat and was pushed aside quickly it can't be discounted due to just that. The addictive nature of the gameplay and strong depth of content could be realized by many. Tiger 14′s additions and improvements have the merit to be appreciated by the both the hardcore and more casual crowds and that is a balance that has been tough to come by in the past.

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I have bought every edition of this game since its initial release, but after last year's disappointing edition, I almost stopped. I'm glad I didn't though, because this year's version is simply awesome. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 for two reasons: 1) It is much harder and more technical than previous years, with little-to-no explanation--even if you do all the tutorials all the way through. I had to look online to figure a lot of stuff out. 2) In order to play a full PGA season, you have to purchase something like 8 additional courses online, which is like another $30. That's ridiculous. Screw you, EA.

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I'm glad this year's Tiger game is moving away from the golfer himself, and not because of his image. Last year's Tiger Legacy mode faltered, so in its place Tiger 14 offers the Legends of the Majors mode that lets you play through the history of the sport itself instead of just Tiger's career. It's an effective approach, especially when coupled with a few small changes that tighten the overall experience.

I'm not a golf history buff, but Legends of the Majors mode is a fun way to earn coins that incorporates your Career mode golfer by having them face off against the sport's greats at certain intervals. The mode also uses era-specific equipment, which isn't as interesting.

This year the all-important coins, which are used to buy stat-boosting pins, are more useful since you can spend them to level up your golfer. Levels grant you attribute points and equipment for a lot less than it takes to buy a pin pack.

The expansion of the online options gives you more ways to earn coins. The Country Clubs format lets you take in more players, who can contribute to the club's status in more ways (including a variety of tourneys and leaderboards). The clubs also feature expanded voice chat, and a new Club Loyalty Bonus that gives you coins for members playing every day.

The action on the course remains largely the same from last year, except for the new swing arcs. Like changing your club tuning, fiddling with your swing arc has its advantages. This lets you change the flight characteristics of your ball, including your power, control, and how the wind affects your shot.

Even though Tiger 14 has a similar setup as Tiger 13, I had more fun with the newer game because its constituent parts mesh better. For a golfer, getting everything in synch is important.

The Edge

Like last year, if you absolutely have to have motion controls, I suggest you go with the Move. Putting in particular is harder with the Move, but it's also more accurate in general over Xbox 360's Kinect. The Kinect motion controls are dumbed down to the point where the game does a lot of the work for you. For instance, a half swing on the Kinect will often be read as a full-powered shot. This defeats the purpose of using motion controls for a more lifelike feel.

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I have liked the EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and purchased regularly... however, this is not a good version, particularly for full price. The game regularly will freeze in transitions between holes. For me the last two times were in a daily tournament event once at hole 17 and once in a playoff right after the 18th hole. You lose anything you've used and all your experience. Very frustrating. The graphics are pretty nice, but it's not worth the aggravation. Extremely disappointed. Others report the same issue. Beware and skip this year's version.

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He hasn't tried it yet. Finishing up on 2013. he is partially blind and this lets him play golf like he was out on the course

reccommend this because it is close to real he says. And if he ever gets to play it improved his game and taught him things.

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Doom 3: BFG Edition is a HD update of Doom 3, but also includes Resurrection of Evil, The Lost Mission, the original Doom and Doom 2. You get plenty of content for your money.

I'll briefly summarize the story: You play a marine sent to Mars for security and to find a missing scientist; unfortunately for you, a gateway to Hell is broken and the facility is overrunned by demons. It has cutscenes, and some chilling audio logs which are very well done and worth listening to.

First, the game still holds up. The graphics are even better than some modern games; obviously they can't compete with the best of this generation, but it can compete with some. The gameplay and framerate are mostly smooth, although the framerate drops briefly after an autosave or load screen. The gameplay is old-school and fun but it may not be for everyone. (I.e. No cover system, no regenerative health, no aiming down your sights) It wasn't a problem for me. Load screens are a little lengthy, by the way. The technical transition of Doom 3 was great, overall.

Doom 3 is a scary game. The intro when all hell breaks loose (literally) is amazing as you hear the chilling calls for help. Plenty of jump-out scares, as well. Even with the new mounted light, the game is still scary since the battery quickly depletes and doesn't completely light up the area. Since the monsters/demons spawn so quickly and randomly, you always have to look over your shoulder which adds to the tension. Conversely, since the monsters spawn so randomly and often, you're often involved in a lot of shooting which kills the atmosphere and tension at certain times.

Overall, I've really enjoyed Doom 3: BFG Edition; this is for the fans of story driven games with amazing atmosphere. If you haven't played Doom 3 yet, if you're a big fan of Doom, or if your just looking for something scary for the season, then I highly recommend this game. If you've been spoiled by modern shooters and just can't go back, then I'd recommend waiting for a price drop or sale.

Update 11/4/12:

I've completed the original Doom 3 campaign, the Resurrection of Evil campaign, and the Lost Mission. I did not find any significant technical issues, the campaigns are 100% playable. As for the multiplayer, the online community is not active (i.e. dead); I couldn't find any online games or players, so if you wanted to play online, this game is not for you.

Approximate Playtimes (based on saves before final boss fights) -

Doom 3: 9hrs

Resurrection of Evil: 3hrs 30 min

The Lost Mission: 2hrs

TOTAL: 14 hours and 30 minutes

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I loved all the Doom games, and Doom 3 was my biggest love/hate relationship since Robin Murphy in the 8th grade, man, she was great, she had this long brown hair and...wait, the game, oh.

I've purchased this for the Xbox 360 and I'm really glad I did. Back in the day when D3 came out I had a good gaming computer that I built, but D3 gave it a real run for it's money. The lighting was bugging out my system and I had to lower the detail to play. I was also frustrated by the infamous lack of a flashlight while aiming a gun issue...I know many "purists" deride this complaint as part of the game design when in fact, it was taken out due to technical limitations of the day. The game engine couldn't handle it.

Well now you get Doom 3, with a flashlight, and looking REALLY good on my Xbox. The graphics which were state of the art for PC in 2004, now look sweet on a modern console. These graphics are better than the original console version having been upgraded for BFG edition. I don't have a 3D setup, so I can't comment on that, but the remastered 5.1 sound is GREAT through my home theater system.

Also added was a checkpoint save system. Most of these "upgrades" have been around for awhile via PC mods and if you played Doom 3 on your PC back in the day, there is little new content. There is a brand new small expansion that looks to be a much faster pace than the drawn out main story line and the earlier expansion pack. Also included is Doom and Doom II

So, if you are like me, and you rage quit Doom 3 back in the day (I'm much better now, honest) and you have the ability to return to something you once threw away, I think this is a good but expensive buy, so maybe wait.

But if you never played Doom 3, this is the game that gave Dead Space it's ideas on horror, so you should really pick it up! It's a fantastic game and killing monsters is SO much fun with the "original" BFG...and now it's more flashlighty!

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Recently you may have picked up the re-release of Halo:CE for the 360 which not only includes a revamped look of the game with 5.1 sound, stereoscopic imagery etc but also the ability to instantly switch to the original in all it's ancient graphic glory. 343 Studios who handled the remake did a bang up job as they kept the purity of the gameplay but managed to up the graphics considerably.

Doom 3 BFG for the 360 is not in that mold. It's effectively the old PC version running on your Xbox 360. There's no real improvement in graphics over a high-end PC of the time although the inclusion of surround sound is a nice touch. Therefore do expect some muddy textures in places and low poly characters. Since there's no real increase in graphics, given the extra power of the 360, it does mean the game easily runs at 60fps which is a nice smooth thing of beauty.

The game is, as you may remember, a series of corridors with monsters that either materialize out of thin air or spring out of cupboards and shout 'boo!'. Really that's all there is. Sure there's a couple of little puzzle bits where you drop barrels into a furnace or move bridges around, but basically it's a linear trot from one area to the next with bad guys surprising you. And really that's all it needs! I'm playing through on 'Marine' difficulty and am enjoying every minute of the nostalgia the game is pouring out.

Also included are all of the update level packs and of course the original Doom 1 and 2, albeit with the latter showing a sanitized version without the satanic imagery. The earlier Dooms play as they did without the ability to jump or look up or down and it still works fine. Sound on the originals, especially the music is a little subdued but it's still the same as it was.

I do have three complaints one of which I feel is more serious than the others. Firstly you should not install the game disc if you intend to play Doom 1 or 2 as you simply cannot whilst it's installed on your HD. If you have an aging 360 then perhaps this might be a problem in terms of stress on the drive and noise, but really performance wise you don't lose anything. The second issue is in Doom 3. It autosaves at the worst possible time seemingly randomly and the action halts for about 4 seconds when it happens. There's plenty of elevators and areas with no action where the autosave would be preferable, but instead it seems to kick in when it's least appropriate. Gets quite annoying after a while. You have a manual save option at any time so a game-pausing auto save seems superfluous.

My final complaint, and it's probably the most unacceptable is the flashlight (which you can at least now have on as you fire your weapons) does not cast real-time shadows. There's lots of environmental lighting in the game, in fact there's an NPC at the beginning that you follow and his lantern casts shadows everywhere. Yet the most important light, your own, does not. Even the original Xbox version had a kludged shadow coming off the flashlight. I cannot fathom why they left this out; there's plenty of processing power left and in terms of atmosphere you lose a lot without those ominous shadows coming off your torch. A star off for that.

Other than that this is Doom 3. It's not better than Doom 3 was all those years... it's just D3 with all the trimmings on your 360 and the original 1993+ Dooms thrown in. And that's no bad thing.

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This was one of my favorite first person shooter games growing up. Had to upgrade my PC to be able to run this at that time. Played it again on my Xbox and it proved why it was so good. The scary effects and the story line were impeccable. The new expansion pack is a good addition.

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The game itself provided hours of fun and challenges as well as some additional episodes. I played this the original Doom and Doom 2 in the 90s and it was the number one reason for getting me hooked on video games. Really nice to play these two PC games on my XBOX 360. I really hope they make a 4th one because I want more!!

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I truly believe Scarface: The World Is Yours would have been a blockbuster had it not been released after the 360's release. Many of my friends have said to me: "I'd get it if it was out for the 360". While, I totally understand not wanting to revert to the inferior graphics of the PS2 or Xbox, this game warrants at least a rental. I had hoped that it would at least be playable for the 360, but as of this writing it is not. 10/10/2006.

Scarface: The World is Yours does a lot of really nice things and rivals the fun and ease of play of GTA and Saints Row. While it doesn't compete with the graphics of Saints Row, the depth of game play could easily surpass it. The tutorials are built into the game story nicely and after 2 hours of play time, I realized I was still being tutored. It's that seamless that I didn't even notice it!

The game starts out (if you choose) with a combat tutorial back in the 70s. Tony is in a military boot camp off in Cuba and within five minutes you learn how to target specific parts, obtain balls and to toss yourself into Rage mode. As soon as you complete this level, the game sets you up with the storyline with pictures and quotes from the movie. This was a nice touch as you're watching these; you are also being shown the opening credits. If you haven't noticed yet that this game feels like playing the part, you soon will. As soon as the credits and scenes work up to the famous end sequence where Tony says `Say ello to my little friend', you get thrust into the action with enough balls to toss yourself into Rage mode and a quite powerful rifle. Instead of forcing you through the original, you pick up where the ending began and you get to construct an alternate ending.

This was an awesome way to work the storyline of the movie into a game. After all, no one wants to regurgitate what's been done in the movie otherwise we'd just buy the movie!

On to the Game play!

Tony's got the attitude straight out of the movie. He talks tough and vulgar. It's easy to feel like your really playing the part in the movie and you can talk to anyone on the streets with real voice conversations. Some of these get repetitive, but its far better than text based conversations.

The majority of the joystick controls are familiar and the tutorials will get you through the navigation several times before ending. My only complaint with the navigation is the Y button is used to exit menus. I'm used to B doing this for most of my Xbox games.

Aiming with the left trigger is pretty easy and when you find yourself unable to see who is shooting yourself, using the left trigger will highlight your target. You can also target specific vitals which will grant more balls. (Balls are used to increase your Rage mode bar)

Rage mode, while it sounded a little corny to me really does give the game the feel of the movie. When your health is getting low, hold down B and you're immediately tossed into a 3rd person viewpoint with unlimited ammo and invulnerability. This can be really helpful to finish off missions.

One of my favorite aspects to Scarface is the feel of building your empire. As you acquire properties, you can install surveillance or goons to protect the property. This is even taken a step further, hire a driver and you can use your cell phone to have him bring you a car. As you get money, Tony's not afraid of using it or flaunting it and this game makes you feel wealthy.

Another item that is unique and interesting is the negotiation meter. As you deal with suppliers, dealers and bankers you use a meter similar to a swing meter or kicking meter in sports games. The closer you get to the end of the meter, the better rate you get and the further (or if you go over) away the worse.

Banks are save points in this game and you can launder money through them on a case by case basis. The better your negotiations, the better the rate and once the money has been cleaned, the cops won't be able to take this money from you. You'll quickly learn that money is something you'll have lots of in this game with many areas to spend it as well. One of the initial missions has you hauling 50k away from a rival to deposit into the bank.

I've only put in three or four hours, but this game is that impressive. I'm still just touching the surface on this title and I highly recommend dusting off the old Xbox and giving this title a try. If this game had come out on the 360, people would have been saying "What is Saints Row?" It's that good and you're only hurting yourself by ignoring it because of the lack of 360 support.

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While the game engine is similar to GTA, Scarface is not trying to be GTA. It is made by a totally different company and tries to do its own thing. For example, if you love to run around and kill innocent bystanders, you won't like scarface. This game is built around killing enemies & earning money power and respect.

Some parts of the game are even better than GTA. In a shootout, the targetting system is much better and requires some more skill. You can actually aim at their heads and blow them off, or shoot their arms to disable them. In vehicles, it's even more impressive because you actually need to use skill and aim. Unlike in GTA where you just hit the target button and pull the trigger and you're pretty much guaranteed to hit the enemy.

As far as missions go, the skill level and fun factor is about the same as GTA. I really like how you can become Tony's enforcer, driver, or assassin and complete missions as these different characters to build Tony's empire. It adds some variation and lets you expand on what you enjoy in the game. For example, if you like to shoot and kill, do the enforcer missions...like driving, do the driver missions, and snipers can do assassin missions.

I also like how you don't have to protect all your property all the time. Just hire thugs for a few grand and they will defend your turf for you so you can do more important missions and get money and coke to build your empire.

The map isn't as large as GTA San Andreas', but it is still pretty darn big (about the size of Vice city...heck it's actually Miami). Overall, this game might seem like another GTA, but it's a whole new level of action shooter and much more involved in my opinion.

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This is a really good game. The score in particular is excellent. As of this writing, it is now officially backwards compatible with the XBOX 360. What are you waiting for? Buy this!

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First, the guy who said it's a Grand Theft Auto rip off doesn't know what he's talkig about. Grand Theft Auto actually ripped off the movie in so many ways, just take a look at GTA: Vice City and compared it to the movie. Anyways back to the game, Scarface is fantastic. I love how they made you take a different ending from the movie, playing the game feels like watching Scarface 2. I love how Tony talks to people and reacts, it's exactly like the movie. The only minor flaw is when your out in the streets the game downshifts to a lower resolution in order to avoid slow downs, but it still looks great for the old xbox. Indoor areas look a lot sharper, kinda like max payne 2 while the outdoor looks like driver 3. Still the game is worth every penny, I feel sorry for the 360 owners who sold their xbox. I used to own a 360 and sold it for the lack of games, yet I feel this game is much funner than 3/4 of the 360 games. This game has a lot of swearing and violence!! I love it!!! great soundtrack too!! straight out of the movie, hell it gives me chills when I go berserk into first person mode and tony starts yelling like he did in the gun fight scene, it's awesome. Buy it!!!

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i loved the movie Scarface...and i think this game is the Ultimate Compliment to the film. the depiction of the mansion is like icing on the cake. and whoever they got to mimic Tony Montana's voice did an EXCELLENT job. some of the things said in this game are just hilarious. basically, all you do is sell dealers the drugs, collect the money and store it in the bank. wash, rinse, repeat...but its got so much flare from the movie, you wont get tired of it. i recommend this to anyone who liked the movie and has an xbox...or if your just unpleased with GTA4 :l pick this up.

i rank this up there with GTA:SA and The Godfather, you should be able to find a copy on ebay...

iLL .

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This controller is good but it is a bit confusing because you have to program it set it on the right mode then set the rapid fire speed it took me about 4 weeks to figure it out.But other than that it works amazing and u can thoot 50 shots per second.

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There was a time when the closest I came to becoming a doctor was my handwriting. Thanks to Atlus, now I can at least save lives with my stylus. Yes, the library of innovative, interactive DS games doesn't seem to be drying up, and in Trauma Center: Under the Knife, we've another quirky Japanese title that somehow makes playing games fun again.

Assuming the role of Derek Stiles, a rookie surgeon, your task in Trauma Center is to save the world. Blessed with a unique gift only known as the "healing touch", which gives you extraordinary speed and concentration when performing a surgery, you'll take on a group of terrorists who've brought upon a mysterious, yet life-threatening virus called GUILT upon the world.

Of course, as a surgeon, you won't have to take on these people head on, Street Fighter-style. Instead, each attack from the terrorists is sent to you in the form of a patient. The injured parts are revealed as close-ups on the touch screen, while you use a host of items to salvage the situation within a time limit. Obviously, the cases get more and more complicated as the game progresses, and saving the lives of these patients becomes truly a race against time, as well as the strange ailments that befall upon them.

In essence, Trauma Center requires you to perform surgeries after surgeries. While this may sound a little repetitive, you probably won't even notice it in practice. The game is paced so quickly, you'd barely have any time to think about what to do next, and before you know it, you're on the job again. Sharp instincts, quick reflexes and a lot of patience are what will get you through the game. But if you're into unveiling the mystery behind GUILT and its perpetuator, you wouldn't be shortchanged too. The game did a good job of making a simple story interesting, and despite some insanely difficult to perform surgeries (and many lost lives), you'll get great satisfaction out of every soul you save.

Saving lives is not exactly rocket science in Trauma Center. It basically involves selecting an item from the icons on the sides of the touch screen, and applying them to the wounded areas. For example, you can suture a wound by stroking your stylus in a zigzag fashion over a cut, or remove a foreign object from the bodies by lifting it in the correct direction by holding it and slowly dragging it away with the stylus. Your assistant will also give you instructions on the top screen on what to do, so you ought to have some ideas on how to make things work like a real surgeon, even though you may never emulate the handwriting. However, as the action gets thicker and faster, you may simply find the advice being a bother rather than help.

And then they give you some cases when no one else is around to advise you.

Such is the pressure of Trauma Center, I'd only recommend it to gamers who have a strong heart (no pun intended). If you're not into looking at wounds and lacerations, the game won't shock you by the quite unrealistic graphics (for the bodies and blood and what have you the nurses, I mean, people, are generally well drawn ). But it does have the potential of making you want to throw your DS towards the wall when you fail to save yet another a life, and that's when the real problem comes in. The game is very difficult to play, and as I mentioned, you'll need a lot of patience to engage it. But at least it tries to help you concentrate on the task by toning down the audios, which may not be a plus point for some, but definitely one for me.

And, if after all that I wrote, you still think you've what it takes to seek the truth behind GUILT, you should immediately turn off that episode of ER, and make an appointment with Trauma Center: Under the Knife.

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Of all the games on the DS, no other third party title has made this good of use of the stylus and touch screen than Atlus' Trauma Center: Under the Knife. Playing as a young, inexperienced surgeon, you use the stylus to cut, suture, bandage, and more in an effort to save your patients. You have a certain amount of time to do these tasks, as well as keeping an eye on your patient's vitals while doing such surgeries like removing glass shards and re-starting the heart of a flatliner. There's a storyline to Trauma Center, but it's only here as a way to make the game move along. The highlight of the game and what makes it worth picking up is the fact that this is one of the titles that makes the DS the best portable system out there today. The level of interactivity is inituitive, but the game loses steam because it is ultimately too short. After completeing each surgery, you'll be able to re-play them to boost your surgeon rating, which is a nice little bonus in itself. All in all, Trauma Center: Under the Knife is a definite must check out for all DS owners, but keep in mind that the game isn't for everyone.

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I almost didn't buy this game since it just sounded weird, but I did buy it. It is weird. It is also very fun to figure out the what to do and keep up the pace so you didn't kill people. The operations are really great, don't worry it doesn't really look like the inside of a body at all. There are two detracting points to this game. One, the art just isn't that good, this may be a blessing as it would be pretty gross otherwise. Two, there is two much talking and down time between operations. The operations are really fun and interesting, but then you have to get back to the story. The story was pretty boring to me as you don't get to make any choices you just read it. Overall, I really like this game, at least the operations, you can speed up the talking so you don't actually have to read. Only the most squimish will have a problem with it.

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Trauma Center: Under the Knife is a novel idea for the Nintendo DS. It's creative and it can be fun at times, but its got major issues bogging it down. The most previously mentioned of which are its sometimes doggy controlls and extreme difficulty. First of all, the difficulty curve is all over the place. This game bounces between having operations that are simple enough to get on the first time and then will switch to missions that are on the "this is impossible" difficulty level. Some of these super hard operations almost seem like they want you to fail. I base this on the fact that on operations I struggled many times to get through I would get a high grade at the end of the mission. I didn't perform it skillfully at all, but it seem like the game knows that keeping the patient alive is a monumental task in and of itself. Adding to this is the dogy controls for some of the tools. The Magnifying Glass is a pain to use. Not only must you draw the circle precisely, but quickly too. Sewing closed wounds is also hard. Sometimes the game will register it and sometimes it won't. As the patients life meter drops quickly when you have a bleeding wound, this can be the difference between success and failure on some missions.

Despite the off the charts difficulty on the most the of missions, some of the easier ones are very fun. It's quite fun to go back and perform them again in challenge mode to get a higher grade.

Even if you find the super-hard parts of Trauma Center to be a blast, I doubt any but the most dedicated of virtual surgeons are going to play through the entire game a second time. For one thing, this is a very talky game. It's fourty or so missions are spliced between a liberal amount of story. It's not a particularly interesting story, but there is more of it than most handheld RPGs have. Secondly, it is so annoying when the nurses stop you in the middle of the operation to yammer on about something. As most of this mission will require multiple tries, you'll soon feel like telling them to shut up because you already know what do.

In the end, for all its novelty value, Trauma Center is just an average game. It can be really fun, but at others it almost feels like it wants to drive your blood pressure to point that you'll have to visit the real life trauma center.

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Speed is more important than precision in Trauma Center: Under the Knife. It's not a game I want my surgeon to play. We thought the game was fun for awhile, then the speed and skill level required became overwhelming. The soap opera story line was more irritating than inspiring. Unless you are a really good gamer, the diagnosis for this one is terminal.

Cheap Rayman

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Rayman is back and better than ever on gameboy colors. The graphics are awesome with a huge variety of color. Rayman is trying to defeat the evil Mr. Dark and free all the toons. Like Warioland 3, this game also makes you go back to free toons you couldn't before because of special abilities like flying. Without losing any lack of controls, this platformer is a keeper. Rock on Rayman!

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I think that "Rayman" was an enjoyable game. The graphics were excellent, and it had great replay value (i.e. the time attack feature). The music was bad for a GameBoy game, but that was countered by the great gameplay. The game went by quickly, but it was fun while it lasted. This game made you go through almost all the levels over again if you really wanted that sweet 100%, but it was definitely worth it. There is also the secret attack mode, which as just as difficult, if not more, that many of the levels. "Rayman" is also a hit with violence haters, because it focused on exploring the levels, not wasting enemies. And besides, who could question the cutesy comical humor of a guy without arms or legs, who throws his fist? This game holds a definite resemblance to "Mario" and other side scrollers, but with better graphics. I recommend this game to anyone who enjoys Mario games. With a wide variety of level environments and tons of extras and great visuals, this classsic is a definite keeper for GameBoy owners.

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Possibly the best platform game on the Gameboy Color and in the top 10 best all time. 30 levels over 9 worlds, Rayman will keep you entertained for hours. Very challenging with varied and fun levels, with heaps of mini time games. And after you've finished the game you can choose your level and try to unlock all your toon friends. Great soundtrack too. Hope to see a sequel.

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This game is worth buying and at an incredibly low cost at amazon.com. I enjoy the game alot and wish I had more time to play gameboy colors games. The game is very satisfying.

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Rayman is FUN! The original Playstation game featured fabulous graphics and gameplay alike. Rayman is more than just an average platformer. Rayman introduces cool play mechanics that will keep you playing. Rayman actually THROWS his FISTS at his enemies! He also swings across purple hoop-shaped Lums.

This limbless wonder has everything that makes a great platformer....great. But all that was on the Playstation, the Jaguar, the Saturn, and the PC. How does the awesomism hold up on the Game Boy Color, an 8-Bit handheld?

Well, when you boot up the game, you get the BEST 10 SECONDS EVER ON GAME BOY COLOR! I mean, seriously! It's pre-rendered 3D animation that looks like a cartoon-y CGI-movie intro! Only the Rayman games have done this on Game Boy Color!

Now for the main game.

The game is actually very good. Although the levels are different, the basic gameplay is the same and is already very fun to play with. You can still hover with Rayman's hair , throw his fists, and swing across purple Lums, just like in the original game. But also like the original, you get these powers later on. What isn't like the original, however, is the entire setting. Sure, the story is faithful, but the worlds and levels are NOT from the original game. Instead, the game is made up of all of these new unfamiliar worlds that will get your Rayman juices pumping.

Note that the music is actually from Rayman 2. I understand that the Game Boy Color game was released after Rayman 2 was created for the Nintendo 64, Playstation, and Dreamcast.....but why does this Rayman have to use Rayman 2's soundtrack? And, of course, the tunes are in 8-Bit, but they're still somewhat nice to listen to.

The graphics are still very shockingly amazing to look at. It seems like as if Ubisoft put in a bunch of effort just to animate Rayman himself correctly. The environments and everything else are just as gorgeous.

So overall, this is a great game, even on the 8-Bit Game Boy Color, and I suggest you should purchase this. Even you already own another version of Rayman, this is worth it for the new worlds and levels you can play in.

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This headset did not even last a week. I was very disappointed in the quality. It broke in half within the first week of use. The original Xbox 360 headset lasts a lot longer.

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I bought 4 of these new on ebay. First one didnt last the first night. Second didnt last 3 days. These things are total garbage. Spend $20 on a new original xbox360 headset and save yourself the head ache.

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For some reason, I have gone through 3 of these headsets. They are the cheapest ones out there, and usually don't last more than 2 months or so for me. The only reason I like them is because the mute button is conveniently located at the base of the controller, making it easy to turn your voice on and off with your thumb. The bad part is that this headset is extremely cheap. One of them the wiring came out and stopped working completely, another one the microphone stopped transmitting my voice, but I could still hear people through the headphones. And the one I have now works but randomly. I should probably just get the original xbox 360 headset for $10 more....

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this headset had some really bad bad reviews about it braking and things. But i have had it about a month now and it is working perfectly. I have been as careful as possible in handling it and taking care of it and have not once encountered a single problem. So all those other reviews are either full of crap or they didn't take care of it.

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OK, with pre-teens and young teens one must expect that fragile electronic accessories will need to be replaced regularly. Thank heavens for these useful headsets! They are cheap and it shows, but I have no reason to get upset when they wind up destroyed. I keep several replacements around for the next breakage "accident" and never regret the choice to go with these over the much more expensive, slightly sturdier variety which would ultimately wind up just as broken! Amazon makes this a no-brainer!

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As simple as it gets. Snap it right on and your controller is transformed into awesomeness. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!

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Got this for a friend of mine, who is a big Eagles fan. Seamlessly covers the Xbox remote, looks pretty good. My friend was very happy with it, hasn't complained.

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Review of God of War: Ascension Collector's Edition - Playstation 3

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I was very excited once I saw not only a new God of War game, but a collector's edition as well. Before I get to the game itself, I'll discuss the items in the collector's edition. For only $20 extra, you're getting the season pass for all future God of War: Ascension DLC which alone pays for the extra $20. You also get the game's soundtrack, a PS3 dynamic theme, and first access to The Last of Us demo released in May. The statue of Kratos is what catches the attention of many. While it is cool, it's not the best. Multiple reviewers have complained about it being cheap. To that, I say, what did you really expect? Seriously, you're paying $20 more for a ton of DLC and you're expecting a perfectly crafted statue? Get real. The base is extremely cheap feeling, but the statue of Kratos himself is fine. The arms do come unattached, but I had no problem putting them on Kratos. Overall, the statue is fine for the price you pay and looks good on the shelf surrounded by other statues from collector editions.

If you're a gamer who really loves a good story, God of War: Ascension will not deliver. The story feels very weak and bland. The gameplay is a whole different story though. This is the best looking and best playing God of War game. The graphics and the settings are absolutely beautiful and the combat system is truly one of the best I have used in a game. The Blades of Chaos is the main weapon you use, as in previous God of War games, and can be upgraded throughout the game. The combat is fun and the special abilities you obtain while playing are easy to use. One minor complaint about the visuals though is there are points in the game where you'll be in combat and the camera will pan out really far away from the combat. This is done so you can get a full view of the beautiful setting, but it can be hard to see what you're actually doing combat wise. The ending to God of War: Ascension is the best ending I've ever played through. The final boss battle is beyond epic. I won't give away any spoilers, but you'll be blown away by it.

Overall, God of War: Ascension delivers in the visuals and gameplay department but lacks severely in the story. This isn't the greatest God of War game ever, but you will still enjoy this addition to the series. You can't go wrong with this collector's edition since it's only $20 extra and includes a pass for all future God of War: Ascension DLC. While the statue isn't the greatest ever, it's still fine for the price you're paying.

This is my first ever game review and I'm planning on doing more. Hope this answers some questions about the game to whoever may be reading this!

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What you will get in this collector's edition:

1. The game disc.

2. A steelbook case, which contains the game disc and two promotional codes: one for the bonus digital content of God of War: Ascension and the other is the character dlc for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.

3. A Kratos statue.

The steelbook case has a smooth and shiny cover and two character artworks inside the case.

The statue is cheap. A top quality statue will cost much much more. Considering you pay 20 more dollars on this collector's edition for the statue and many other features, the quality of it is totally acceptable. It takes a little bit of effort to assemble the statue since the design of the base is pretty bad. The statue holds well and the arms won't come loose. It doesn't have a bad smell. If you place it on your shelf and look at it from a distance I would say it is a pretty decent piece.

But if you have a very high demand of the statue and expect it to be great, you shouldn't get this collector's edition.

What the digital content includes:

1. Online pass activation code

Which enables you to play online.

2. Official game soundtrack

A total of 27 tracks, 128MB. And you don't have to launch the game to enjoy the music since it will be downloaded on your PS3 system and you can copy the file to your PC.

3. 48 hours MP XP booster

Boosts your multiplayer experience points at a faster rate than normal for 48 hours.

4. PS3 dynamic theme

A dynamic theme for your PS3, featuring 7 original artworks of God of War: Ascension.

5. PSN avatar pack

A total of 5 avatars included: Perseus, Orion, Achilles, Odysseus and Kratos.

6. Pass for future DLC releases

Allows you to download future DLC for free.

In my opinion this is a pretty good deal. My favorites are the steelbook case and the PSN avatar pack. It also saves you maybe a few dollars on future DLC. My guess is that they will add an addition god for you to allege which expands your multiplayer experience.

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It's been nearly 3 years since we saw the conclusion of Kratos's quest for revenge in GoW 3; and now we have the opportunity to see the very beginning of it.

In this game we discover how Kratos attempts to break the oath with Ares and why by doing so he is imprisoned and tortured by the Furies, we also see the face of a more thoughtful and sometimes sorrowful Kratos as well, but rest assured the moments when you see this "father and husband tortured side" is well told, so you don't have to worry about having to deal with a heavily depressed Kratos during the game, as a matter of fact, the violent and gruesome executions of enemies is as good as any GoW game; just wait until you finish your first Juggernaut fight ;)

Many core mechanics remain unchanged, of course we continue using the chaos blades, we collect magic and items and we upgrade these with red orbs; however, there are some variants now, example of this, once you get a magical power, you need to upgrade it to be able to use its corresponding rage attack and to be able to actually use your magic... So, what do you get in the meantime? Chaos Blades elementally charged!

You collect magic from Ares (fire), Poseidon (ice), Zeus (lighting) and Hades (souls) and by using attacks like the Plume of Prometheus but you will see this elemental charge in action! But for more practical uses for this new feature, once the new Rage Gauge is filled (by attacking continuously and avoid being hit) the elemental attack becomes stronger making a good crowd control especially for tight rooms another characteristic of the elemental blades is that by slaying enemies with certain power will give either: gold, red, green or blue orbs, so plan carefully to use this in your advantage.

This touch might be necessary because the enemy fights are quite frenetic, at least from my experience in Hard mode more than a few retries are needed to win some battles, but pretty much any GoW will throw waves of enemies at you with no mercy, this one is by no means different in that aspect, trust me :P

Another addition are the world weapons, 5 total, that can be used or thrown at enemies making combat more dynamic and varied as well; another addition to Kratos moveset is the tether grab, once an enemy is weaken you can grab it using R1 to keep control of it and if need it you can toss him at others or use him as a shield and batter whatever comes in your way.

Like previous games you collect items, for this game these grant you abilities like repair or decay structures and also to be in 2 places at the same time, and yes, these can be used in combat as well and yes these are quite useful, just wait and see!

As per the multiplayer component of this game, well, I haven't played it yet, but I will do so, to customize my warrior and discover what is all about Hades and Poseidon, as soon as I have played a few matches I will update this review; but as far as I can remember from my beta game with Ares and Zeus abilities, you can use traps to kill others, capture altars and even use special weapons to defeat special enemies.

Graphically, this game looks as good as GoW 3, so far no glitches in this dept, the camera also works great, but sometimes, it will zoom out to show you the greatness of the landscape while 5 enemies are hammering you :/ the good thing is that this doesn't happen that often, other than that no complaints at all and level of detail is just awesome!

The sound is also really great and the touches like like the swinging of the blades, the stabbing and the blood dripping to the floor are quite detailed and the music inspires this sense of epicness too! But it has happened to me a couple of times where the game gets mute for a split second and up to 2 seconds, it doesn't hurt the game because it seems to happen rarely, but it happens...

As per the CE, everything comes as described in the Amazon site, the metal case, the Kratos statue, the DLC codes for the experience bonus; but one thing that is included but is not mentioned, is a code to download for free 2 extra characters in the Playstation Battle Royale game: Zeus (as seeing in GoW 3) and Isaac Clarke (Dead Space) which is a nice add on and wanted to share with you.

Finally, the game gives you the option to install a digital version of the manual; yes, no printed manual... but I think this is something that is becoming more and more common; and also you will have a varied selection of demos too, like Flower, Sounds and Shapes, Thieves in Time, among others!

So, is this game worth the initial price? I say, yes! because if you're interested in this game and you have played other GoW before you know what you're getting here in terms of character, combat and technical game aspect and as nice touch we have the chance to continue explore the GoW a little more.

But enough reading here! Go and play this awesome game that definitely deserves its spot in the Pantheon of the Gods! Enjoy it!

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Game is great with incredible graphics and outstanding gameplay. Getting the collector's edition was worth it as being a huge GoW fan since the games inception, I love my Kratos figure and prominently display him on my desk at work. Was worth the money and the anticipation of the release date!!

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The game is fine and all, but it seems they resorted to throwing wave after wave of the same enemy AI to make it challenging rather than previous GoW games where there were giant enemies and Titans to fight. Instead we're given another Great story, without the epic God versus Titan battles. Really, I just mean boss fights in general though. There are a few boss fights, but none are quite as fun as the previous games'. Everything else is very satisfying and fun.

However, this is the EASIEST God of War game to date. My little sister actually enjoys this game, too. And she's a fan of Fable and Lolipop Chainsaw. So, you know it's not too difficult.