Xbox 360 Gamers – You Need To Read This!

September 13th, 2010

We are in a world that has turned into a gaming world. We now have lots of game addicts and one of the games that is of high quality is the Microsoft Xbox. Many Xbox 360 gamers or addicts spend so much money in buying Xbox games. When they buy one, for instance an adventure, they play it and get tired and they go seek for more. Buying games like this could lead to bankruptcy if you are not careful. Paying that money to buy those games are usually done fast than playing the game itself.

If you find yourself as a Xbox addict who spend his savings to buying new games every now and then, you would want to continue reading this article. So, how do you help yourself out?. There is hope however and that hope is the internet. There are lots of website online that would charge you a small fee to download top Xbox games. These websites would charge you a little before you can become a member or may even give you a trial account for a week to download games. They are better to patronize than spending huge cash buying games or going to download from torrents website that offers free downloads but at the end, you could get your computer system affected by viruses. These websites you pay a small fee also provides you with bonus you might not want to resist.

Its ideal you visit a website, pay a small one-time fee, download games and when you notice some faults or errors, You would be able to contact their support to help you get it done. That’s why you have to pay. Your one-time fee would cover for unlimited downloads and free updates for you much later when there is an upgrade.

There are other problems involved with the Xbox 360, including the 3 red light and the ring of death but they can all be fixed right.

By Michael Okeje

Video Game Prices on the Rise – It’s Time to Turn to Discount Video Games

September 12th, 2010

If you own a gaming console such as an Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii or Playstation 3, it is very likely you are spending a lot of money on buying games. This is a result of the fact that discs are now more costly than they have ever been. Going into a store and spending sixty dollars on one video game is something you may be hesitant to do. Most of these titles offer very limited gameplay and this makes them very limited when considering the amount of fun they provide. You should remember that shopping at a retail store is not the only option, discount video games are available online now and this will enable you to save money.

Instead of purchasing one disc for your favorite console, discount video games will help you to get more for your dollar when buying them. Avoid buying one video at a retail store and you can get more discs just by shopping with a discounted website online. Whenever you shop in a store, you should remember that they are charging additional fees in order to make more profit. This is why you need to shop online and locate all the game you may enjoy.

Because discount video games will help you to save money, you will be able to purchase titles at very low prices. This will help you to find new ones you would have otherwise avoided purchasing. This is a pastime for many people, but if you want to enjoy yourself more, you need to take advantage of the savings that you find online. Buy any of the games that catch your interest, this will allow you to play more games than ever before.

The only problem with buying games is that you tend to purchase the same types, people that like shooting will always purchase this type. Since the prices of games are so high, people feel that they are unable to take a risk on some of the best games currently available. Look for discount video games and you will be able to change this, select the items that you purchase based on the most popular games available. This will help you to explore different types of games and find some that you will enjoy. Anyone that is serious about playing games needs to explore all of the best titles for all of your consoles.

By Jake L Ross

My Kingdom for the Princess 2 Review

September 12th, 2010

My Kingdom for the Princess 2 is as the name implies the sequel to the time management game My Kingdom for the Princess. The game brings back Sir Arthur, the hero from the last game and now with his beloved wife, Princess Helen. It also brings back the original game play introduced on the first installment, but how does it fare for new fans of the series? Well, I’m a new fan and here’s what I found out.

The game starts out with a somewhat wacky storyline about Arthur and Helen preparing for their honeymoon on the beach. Even with the warning of some evil wizard prowling the islands, they still went and enjoyed themselves to the fullest. Disaster struck however, when they got stranded and needs to find another way home. Not only that, the evil wizard also showed himself by kidnapping Helen and Arthur will now stop at nothing to get even with him.

I know the story is kinda pointless but somewhat funny as well. It even gets weird on later parts as Arthur meets zany characters like a big talking cat that gives him magical fish. I guess the story is not the greatest selling point of My Kingdom for the Princess 2. So I will just give the game a below average score for that and delve more on what I think is most important, the game play.

In the beginning of every stage, you will be briefed of your objectives to complete the level. Basically, you command a number of workers to build structures, repair roads and bridges, and collect supplies in order for the whole construction crew running in tip top shape. Complete the objectives within the allotted time, and if you want more challenge, complete them before night time to be awarded a gold badge for your efforts. Of course, manpower and resources are very limited, so aside from the time management element, you need real strategy skills to meet your target.

In later levels of My Kingdom for the Princess 2, challenging means insanely difficult. Even mini-games need nimble hands to master, but I’m not complaining. As a matter of fact, I find it real fun as I try to get gold badges for each level. You see, gold badges will also expand your kingdom as a side objective. Meaning also that you get hours and hours of play time, definitely getting your money’s worth. And with the trophy system, it can also get really hard to stop playing whenever you unlock various achievements.

In summary, the story is really a let down, but the game makes up for it in terms of original game play and overall fun. Coming up with strategy for each level is really stimulating to the brain and I loved the action packed flow of the levels, just what a great time management game needs in order to bring fun and enjoyment to the player.

By Ruff Bismonte

Dragon Quest IX – Secrets Of A Severed Development Syndicate

September 12th, 2010

Here’s my beef with Dragon Quest IX: the game was produced out of fear that fans might be disappointed. Disappointed that the game is not similar enough to its predecessors that it might be unrecognizable as a numbered entry into the Dragon Quest series. Let’s take a step backwards and look at precisely what makes Dragon Quest IX an underwhelming title.

My first big complaint about the game is that the quest reward system is bogus. No other term comes to mind which would accurately portray the fallacies that exist in the dynamic between player task completion and reward expectation. The system works something like this: the player wanders around towns looking to complete good deeds and make people happy. That’s it. There is no other incentive for the player to go out of his or her way to do somebody else’s dirty work. Fortunately, completing quests always results in some form of compensation. Unfortunately, the player has no way of knowing before undertaking a quest what reward he or she will receive. This means that you might spend an incredibly long time doing something which ultimately serves as a drastic waste of time. Furthermore, this system is entirely inconsistent with real life systems of task completion. Honestly, if people were paid in Trident chewing gum then I do not think anyone would get anything done, ever, for eternity.

I take issue with the single-player experience as a whole. The decision to remove secondary characters results in a simple story with just a few main characters who do not get enough “screen time” to constitute any sort of bond between the player and the characters. Off hand, I can only think of the main character, Aquila and Corvus as being significant recurring characters throughout the progression of the story. The first twenty or so hours of the game are merely mini-narratives which ultimately do not impact the final story’s resolution in any significant way. Let that sink in for a moment: Half the game feels like a waste of time.

Unfortunately, I can’t comment on the multiplayer experience in Dragon Quest IX since I was unable to find any friends willing to hang at the nearest McDonald’s to chill and play a game with embarrassingly cartoony graphics with. I personally appreciate the art style, but not enough to wear a Dragon Quest T-Shirt in public which showcases this art style. The inability of the development team to implement an online multiplayer solution is a disappointment. I understand that the game was targeted for a Japanese audience, but if Mario Kart could do it years ago Dragon Quest should do it today.

I’ve come to the conclusion that the development team must have been divided. One side wanted to create an awesome new virtual world which would overturn any existing traditions in the Dragon Quest Series. This side is probably responsible for the decision to remove secondary characters and rely on a true multiplayer role playing experience which substitutes party members for real life friends. The other side wanted to create the next entry in the Dragon Quest series, with a label-less world map and an outdated npc tactical battle system intact. So the two sides just made the game, thinking they would appeal to longtime series fans and new players alike. I say, make up your mind! I would rather have two decent separate games than one half-assed game with the development cycle of two games.

By Matt Remmele

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