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Get the most out of your video games with new content

April 14th, 2009

We all know that video games are not cheap these days at around £40 a pop, so playing these games for aslong as possible and getting the most out of them without having to buy more is always good. This is where additional content comes in, many games these days are releasing new content for you to buy and download from the various console networks. Here are just a few to be aware of it you are continuously looking at your games looking for something new.

If you are a hardcore Halo fan and can’t get enough of the multiplayer but the maps are getting boring, maybe it’s time for you to buy some of the multiplayer maps that you can buy off the Xbox 360 Marketplace. There are currently 3 downloadable packs with new maps, there is the Cold Storage Map which is a single map and this one is free, then there is the Heroic Map Pack and the Legendary Map Pack which both cost 800 Microsoft Points. Both of the 800 points packs come with new achievements for you unlock. However, if you already have these, then you’ll be pleased to know that there is a brand new pack coming out on April 9th which yet again will cost 800 MS points.

Just like Halo 3, the guys over at Epic have released a number of maps for the Gears of War 2 multiplayer. Gears 2 has three different map packs available, the Flashback Multiplayer Map Pack which contains 5 new maps for a small fee of 400 MS points. The next 2 packs both cost 800 MS points each and they are the Combustible Multiplayer Map Pack which comes with 3 maps and the recently released Snowblind Multiplayer Map Pack.

If first person shooter games are not really your thing, then how about some extra content for the best skating game out there, Skate 2. There are 5 available download packs for Skate 2 which include things from new maps to new ways to film your moves. First there is the San Van Classic Pack which costs 800 MS points and it gives you the chance to skate around 3 areas from the first game, Skate 1. There are also a range of achievements to unlock for each of these new areas. This next one is called the Drydek’s Fantasy Plaza Pack and it allows you to skate around the inspiration for Rob Drydek’s Fantasy Factory show, it will cost you 400 MS points. The final packs don’t come with any new maps but they may be interesting to buy, the first one being the Filmer Pack, this costs 600 MS points and it updates the film feature with new angles and views aswell as extra ways to spice up your moves. If you fancy changing the look of your skate then this next pack is for you, it’s called the Throwback Pack and it’s free, so no reason not to get it and it basically comes with new apparel for your skater. The final pack in the group is the Time is Money Pack which is mainly for the lazy gamers, for 400 MS points, this pack allows you to unlock all areas, skaters and gear from the career.

Reaching the end of the post here, just a little bit more. The next game is Mirror’s Edge, so if you love to race across building tops against the clock then you should get your hands on this pack. It’s called the Pure Time Trials Pack and will costs you 800 MS points, and what you get for your money is 9 new time trials across 7 whole new areas, there are no cops and no guns to slow you down, just pure agility maps that push you to the limit and get you playing at your best. Once again, there are a range of new achievements available for this pack.

The final game in the post is going to be the massively popular, Fallout 3. This has 2 new packs that extend the games campaign and allows you to fight new foes with new weapons in new areas. Both of these packs cost 800 MS points, the first one is The Pitt, this one requires you to travel to Pittsburgh, now called The Pitt, and uncover the secret that has caused the people of The Pitt to be attacked by disease and mutation. The second pack is the Operation: Anchorage pack which takes you into the military campaign where you have to fight against Chinese Communist Invaders, but you can leave your old weapons behind as you can get your hands on some of the new gear available like the Gauss Rifle.

That’s all I’m going to inform you about at the moment, just make sure you watch the various marketplaces to get the latest content when it comes out. Also, I hope this blog post helps you get playing some of your older games.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Xbox Over Playstation

February 27th, 2009

Many people don’t fancy the Xbox 360 simply because it’s made by Microsoft, however, before you turn to the dark side and buy a Playstation 3, check out these reasons why you should choose Xbox over Playstation.

1) The Xbox 360 is the cheapest next-gen console on the market. At only £130 for the basic Arcade package, it’s the cheapest next-gen console on the market.

2) Play online with another 13 million other people on the amazing Xbox Live and see if you can beat the rest of the world. You can play your games online, chat with your buddies, or download new content for those games that you can’t get enough of.

3) New Xbox Live Experience – Create and customise ake your own avatar with the great new Xbox Live experience, you can also play community games with other Xbox Live players.

4) High Definition Gaming – Play some of the best Xbox 360 titles including Gears of War 2 in crisp high definition picture.

5) Halo series – Exclusive to the Xbox 360, the Halo series allows you to finish the fight the legendary Halo 3. There are also other exclusive games in the Halo Series, like the upcoming game, Halo Wars.

6) Amazing range of exclusive content including amazing titles like: Gears of War 1 & 2, Fable 2, Rock Band 2, Too Human, Ninja Gaiden 2, Banjo-Kazooie 3, Left 4 Dead and many more coming in the future including Alan Wake and Splinter Cell: Conviction.

7) Turn your Xbox into a media centre – you can connect your Xbox 360 wired or wirelessly to your Window PC and play music and videos from your PC.

8) Customise your Xbox 360 – Customise your Xbox 360 with different colour controllers and special Xbox 360 face plates, allowing you to make your Xbox match your gaming tastes. You can even change the Xbox 360 dashboard with a photo, making it personal to you.

9) Xbox Achievements – Earn achievement points from the games you love and then show off your score to all your mates.

10) Xbox 360 accessories – Pimp up your Xbox 360 and get some of the must buy accessories like the Messenger Kit, Wireless Headset, Xbox Live Vision Camera, Xbox Live Official Steering Wheel and many more.

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Why Do Video Games Need Ratings?

February 17th, 2009

Back when I was a child, there was no need for video game ratings. You see the graphics were not great and the games were not very hard. A video game rating system would have been unnecessary. Since there wasn’t anything very violent or graphic to rate at that time!

Today, things have changed quite a bit.  Video game reviews and ratings are a huge business. You see, the video game industry has grown tremendously in the last twenty years. It used to be something for goofy teenage and pre-teen boys, but nowadays everybody from elementary school childeren to pros play video games. Video game magazines are very popular today and game stores sell massive amounts of games every year.

All of this brought about a new video game ratings business. The ratings for video games are similar to those for movies. They are pretty self explanatory. Usually on the box it tells you whether it is favorable for teens, all audiences, or only adult viewers. For the younger viewers it’s important that it will tell you if the videogame has appropriate content. This usually means violent or x-rated content is involved.

Believe it or not, video game reviews are as important to a potential buyer as ratings are nowadays. Of the hundreds of video games that are produced each year most of them aren’t worth a dime. The first person shooter has become such a successful platform that it has spawned a whole industry of basically equivalent games. Don’t get me wrong – there are a large number of unbelievable first person shooters, but there are also plenty that are derivative and redundant. Take the time and make sure this is the best one for you you before you spend your hard earned cash. If you don’t you’ll be very let down with your purchase and have to get another one.

I like the fact that everything is very detail oriented when it come to video game ratings and reviews. Many of them deal with issues of playability, graphics, storyline, addictiveness, and other areas as well. That way, you can understand everything about a game before you start playing it. A well done video game should give you dozens, if not hundreds of hours of fun, so looking at the video game ratings is important before you purchase a game. Don’t purchase something just because it has good screen shots. You will never know if it is a unbelievable game until you to try it out or read about it.

Make sure you look at the ratings on your favorite video games for the Nintendo Wii to make sure they are the best thing for your family.

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