NHL Hitz Pro Review

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(More customer reviews)Hola boys and girls,
Here's the deal, Hitz is the best hockey game on the market.Let me tell you why.Being a huge hockey fan (Go Avalanche!) for a number of years I have always checked out each new hockey game to come along.EA was doing good until the last 3 years and now they're franchise has gone down the tubes.ESPN has an alright game, but there is only a certain amount of realism that I care to digest.I play hockey games because they're fast, hard hitting, and damn fun.
With that in mind, Hitz is the best franchise around.You get extremely hard hitting (I love knocking players through the glass), nice physics, great competition (depending on what difficulty setting you have it on), and now we have 5-on-5 hockey.What's not to like about this game?
A lot of people have claimed that the hitting has toned down.What?!?!My friend and I got 333 hits in one game, that's not toned down.The fighting system is a little on the crappy side of things, but it's bearable.EA has the best fighting system by far.There are a few glitches in the grapics every now and then, but nothing to worry about.
Online play is quite fun.The only problem with online play is beating the crap out of someone and then having them quit before the end of the game.The game lags a little when playing online as well, but it's also bearable.That's to be expected though.
Another issue I have with the grapics is the players' hair.What the hell is with their hair?Could they at least attempt to make the hair look realistic.Plus their faces look a little goofy at times.
Line changes are new to this year's edition, but I'm disappointed that you can't change on the fly.I would love to be able to have a nice flow to the game without having to freeze the puck so that I can change lines.That's a minor issue, but it's just something I would like to see changed.
Here's another big issue: what happened to the mini-games?Those were incredibly fun to play with my buddies.Now all you get is pick-up hockey which is okay, but it's missing something.
I'm glad that you don't have to stadiums before each game, that was pointless.Though I do miss being able to use snow.I know that it had zero affect on play, but I just love snow.
The AI has been changed for the better this year.I could be the crap out of the computer on All-Star in last year's game, but Legend is quite the challenge.I find myself having to come from behind, or going into overtime.Last night I won a game in OT and I was hootin' and hollarin' because I was so into the game.I love that.There are very few sports games that I'm able to get that involved in.
Fortunately your players can now get assists if someone scores off of the rebound.That's how it is in real life and I'm glad that they added that much needed bit of realism.My players could have had double their points last year from all the goals I scored off of rebounds.
Let's not forget the wraparound shot.Oh that is a grand new feature to this game.I love the ability to go behind the night and try and tuck it in-between the goalie and the post.I've scored a few goals from behind the net.The analog deke is also a great new feature.I love the ability to be able to create my own deke, instead of a spin.
One of my favourite new features is the fact that your teammates will deflect and dive for pucks.The computer has scored a bunch of my goals by lunging and knocking a loose puck in the back of the net; or they deflect a shot that's going top-shelf right through the goalie's five hole.It's just wonderful.
Franchise mode is still here this year and it's got some nice features.Though they really need to load that sucker up some more next year if they want to stay with the "competition."
Hitz is everything I wanted and more.I can't wait till next year's version comes out.To me this is the number one hockey franchise out there.
Thanks for your time.
Natural Joe

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With NHL Hitz Pro, you'll have all the fun and excitement of a real NHL game, and then some! Great game commentary brings the hockey action to life for you!

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WWE Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth Review

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(More customer reviews)The best Wrestling game by far (for any system). Smackdown: Shut your mouth seems to improve on every aspect of its predecessors.
Season Mode: Drastically improved covering the main storylines of the last 2 years including, The WWE brand split between Raw and Smackdown, The return of Shawn Micheals, the NWO, The McMahon/Ric Flair Feud and more.
Wrestlers: With just about every wrestler the WWE has to offer you can pick or create your favorite grappler including The Rock, Stone Cold, Brock Lesner, RVD, Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle and more.
Matches: Just like the large amout of choices in wrestling there is also a large choice of matches including, Tag, Lumber Jack, TLC, Steel Cage, Hell in the Cell, Battle Royal, Hardcore, Survival, Last man standing, I Quit, to name a few.
Locations: The season mode hosts 14 Pay Per Views including the ones in England. You can wrestle on Smackdown, Raw, Heat, The World (the WWE wresteraunt and club), the streets, Boiler room, and more.
Unlockables: As with the previous Smackdown game you can unlock hidden game features during story modes including CAW parts to create wrestlers, Movies and arena's.
GamePlay: More moves, counter moves and taunts make this the best wrestling game period. A must buy for any fanatic.

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This game features an updated roster with even more World Wrestling Entertainment superstars, including Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Stacy Keibler, DDP, Ric Flair, the nWo, and many more. The in-depth story mode has multiple character paths, and for the first time, players will have the option to enter superstars into a World Wrestling Entertainment draft pool.
There are a variety of backstage areas modeled after Madison Square Garden, and more than 14 PPV arenas, including Backlash, Vengeance, and Unforgiven. The thousands of animations include superstar signature moves with double- and triple-team moves. The improved create-a-wrestler mode lets players build the ultimate wrestler with a dynamic layer system and a new thumbnail system, allowing even more CAW options. An expanded partner system allows players to take control of their tag-team counterparts.

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Tony Hawk's Underground Review

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(More customer reviews)In order to keep the series from running out of steam, Activision decided add a "story mode" to the game.You start out as an unknown everyday skater who dreams of turning pro.There are plenty of "story scenes", starring you as the main character.As you progress through the game, new levels open up, and the drama of becoming a pro skater unfolds before you.All of this is a little bit cheesy, but nevertheless makes for an entertaining game to play.
Let me hit on the positives first.The "story mode" of the game does add a decent amount to the game experience.I found myself continuing to play so that I could find out what happens next.Also, the graphics are more detailed and the sounds are taken up a couple of notches as well.The levels are huge with lots of obstacles and spines to skate.All your favorite pros are back, with a couple of new ones thrown in too.However, the only levels you can play with one of the regular pro skaters are the levels you have opened up in story mode.Just so you know.
And now the negatives...
Not much to say here.While the story mode adds to the game, it isn't realistic.The same thing goes for quite a few of the "goals" you have to achieve.They have more in common with Grand Theft Auto than skateboarding.That aspect is probably the strangest part of the game.I guess the creators wanted some stuff in there that would appeal to that type of audience.
Anyway, I would rate this game a 9 out of possible 10.

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In a departure from former games in the series, Underground gives players the chance to take an ambitious non-pro skater from an unknown, to superstar status. For the first time in the series, players will be able to get off their board and explore the expansive levels on foot, or in a vehicle. Customize the look of your skater, your skater's tricks, and even create custom skateparks. Tony Hawk's Underground features nine sprawling courses, as well as a level of freedom and customization that is unprecedented in the popular series.

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NBA 2K10 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is definitely the best NBA experience you can receive from your old ps2.The graphics are top notch for the system and even not as popular players look recognizable.The gameplay can vary based on how you adjust your sliders and can be adjusted to anyone's preference to how often certain shots go in and how good your players are and so forth.I haven't been keeping up deeply with the 2k games over the years but this one definitely hits all the levels of a great basketball game.It's also more deep than NBA Live because you can do certain practices to develop a player in a variety of ways in association mode.My only complaint is that in the ps2 version, I have failed to find a way to change a players designated position.There is a player that nowadays plays more sg than sf and I can't change that.Also, there isn't a way (that I know of) to change someone's jersey number outside of association or season mode.But these can be overlooked being that they are not the forefront of what makes this game fun to play.The controls in the game and animations are fluent and smooth and are not faulty in the sense to where that if you mess up, you'll know it was all you.And if you still don't like how they work, it all can be adjusted like I mentioned earlier.All in all, if your into the next gen. games with a ps3 or 360 and you don't like what the ps2 does, then you might be bothered by what this game has to offer.But if you still have the old ps2 around and haven't been able to move on yet and want the best NBA experience, this game is definitely for you.

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NBA 2K10 is ready to tip off another championship season. NBA 2K9, the #1 selling NBA video game set the standard for all basketball video games, and NBA 2K10 aims to surpass that that by delivering an even better basketball experience this year with all-new gameplay components, out-of-this-world graphics, even more realistic Signature Style animations, all-new presentation elements and an unrivaled online system -- this season you won't just play the NBA, you'll live it. NBA 2K10 will be THE choice for any sports fan who wants to play the most fun basketball video game on the market. From the kid on the neighborhood court to the most elite NBA athletes, everyone will be playing NBA 2K10 this season.

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Mario Golf Advance Tour Review

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(More customer reviews)This game is incredibly fun!
I'm not a golfer.I also don't play golf games on the PC, on a console, in a house, with a mouse... you get the idea.I saw all the great reviews of this on different game sites and thought I'd give it a try.After all, it was made by Camelot, the same designers who did the outstanding Golden Sun games for the GBA.
Rather than just being about playing golf, you get to spend time talking to other golfers, finding secrets, playing minigames, getting custom tickets so you can pick up special clubs, and gaining experience to improve your abilities.You have a partner in the game too and have to balance out spending experience points on your own character and on your partner.Get too good yourself and you'll be slammed on doubles play.
This game is simple to play and hard to master.You can perform the basic commands easily, but can really customize how you hit the ball, the spin you give it and more.You can make each shot as complex as you want to.
Mario Golf is a really really fun game.I thought I'd just play a few holes and haven't put it down for three days.This is a must have, up there with my top 5 games for GBA - Advance Wars 2, Golden Sun 2, WarioWare, Final Fantasy Tactics and now Mario Golf.

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In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, you'll enjoy great golfing combined with fun platform action, straight from your favorite Mario games!

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Sports Champions Review

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(More customer reviews)The long wait is over and the verdict is in: Sports Champions for Sony Move is a winner.

Sports Champions can either be purchased separately or bundled with the Playstation Eye and Move Controller. (I've left my thoughts on the Move under my review for the Playstation Move Starter Bundle)

I suspect that, as with Wii Sports, most people who get a Move will get it as part of the Starter Kit. But for those who are purchasing it separately, here's everything you need to know about the game.

Before you start up the game, the system will calibrate the Move controller. You'll see an image of your room on the screen, and using augmented reality it'll draw a box around a region which you'll need to stand in throughout gameplay. The system will ask you to move your controller to your shoulders, to your side, and to your belt buckle.

There are six sports to choose from. With each, you can select a tutorial (highly recommended) that talks you through how to play each game.

Disc Golf: Here, you compete against each other or the CPU throwing a frisbee on a golf course trying to get to the target. The scenery is breathtaking. You'll stand on mountaintops, contend with lush forests, and more. Like a real frisbee, you can throw with as much or as little force as you need. You pick up the frisbee by holding the "T" button, and when you release the button it releases the frisbee. The controls are remarkably accurate, although it will take getting used to throwing without having the resistance of a real frisbee.

Gladiator Duel: This is a game where you can choose to use one or two Move controllers. It's a heck of a lot more fun with two, as you can hold your sword in one hand and your shield in the other and control them independently (with one controller, you have to choose either the sword or the shield by pressing and holding the trigger button). Each time you block a move, it'll fill up a power meter that'll let you perform a combo attack. Again, the realism is phenomenal. As you fight your opponents, you'll see damage caused to their shelds and the surrounding arena (don't worry though, it's still rated E for everyone). You'll get a great full body workout from this one.

Archery: This is another game where I'd say you need two Move controllers, so you can use one hand to hold the bow and the other to draw the arrow back (similar to Wii Sports Resort). With one Move controller, you're basically pointing and shooting, which is hardly realistic. Again, graphics are great--you feel like you're in the middle of Sherwood Forest.

Beach Volleyball: Unlike the similar activity on EA Sports Active, this plays like actual volleyball. You have the option of using one or two Move controllers. The attention to detail is impressive. The system will move your player around the court, but for your part you have to us timing and technique to serve (underhand or overhand), bump, set, and spike. The tutorial is highly recommended, as you can learn how advanced techniques like tipping,group blocking, and digging. Again, attention to detail is great with the blue ocean and the sound of the waves in the background.

Bocce: If you don't know what Bocce is, think of the last time you watched Olympic curling. The rules are very similar. You throw a small ball (called a jack or a pallino) to set the target. Then, two players (or teams) compete to see who can throw their larger cannonball-sized balls closest to the jack (knocking opponent's balls away is possible). The game has been around since ancient times. The realism on the game too is astounding. You can play on different surfaces (on soil, on a pier, or on asphalt, with a beautiful city skyline in the background), and the balls react accordingly. To throw the ball, you hold down the Trigger and throw using an underarm motion just like you would the real thing. Letting go of the trigger releases the ball. By adjusting your wrist motion, you can even add spin to the ball.

Table Tennis: I love playing ping-pong in real life, and I enjoyed playing it on Wii Sports Resort with the MotionPlus. But while playing it on the Wii was a lot of fun, I found that it wasn't the most realistic nor accurate game. I could easily beat the system by making exaggerated movements that didn't reflect real life, and the on-screen paddle didn't always mirror my real-life movements. With the Sony Move, you move the controller in your hand, and you see the exact same movement of your paddle on screen. You can use real-life movements to add topspin, backspin, and sidespin.

The details of the game are amazing, and the game developers have a great sense of humor (One of the trophies you earn after playing Bocce is called "I Have Heard of Bocce". And there's a neat surprise waiting for you after you win your first Bronze Cup in the different events--I won't spoil it for you, but suffice it to say it's a nice look into the "augmented reality" that the Move is ushering in).

Games have levels of beginner, intermediate, and advanced. But unlike other games, playing on the beginner level is definitely challenging and satisfying. Unlike other video games, the controls themselves are not "dumbed down" at beginner levels. Rather, the controls are the same at every level--it's just that at the beginner level you get more visual "hints" on how to perform your best and the opponents skills are also at a beginner level. So the game won't get old quickly, because as soon as you master the techniques and dominate at the beginner levels, you get to move on to stronger and stronger opponents and the visual hints start disappearing as you no longer need them.

You might notice the word I keep repeating is "realism". One thing I appreciate is that Sony didn't just ape the Wii by copying its cartoony look and feel. Instead, the graphics are photorealistic and really show off the advanced graphics capabilities of the PS3. And while I was initially blown away by the "coolness" factor of the Move Controller, I quickly forgot about that as I immersed myself into actually playing the game--which is a good sign that Sony did its job. None of the games are exactly like the real thing, of course, but they all come closer than any other video game experience before.

It's a great first effort for Sony, and hopefully indicative of things to come.

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Sports Champions is anaction-sports game for PlayStation 3 that combines the strengths ofthe PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye peripheral*to provide gamers with true 1:1 motion controlled sports related gamingaction. Designed with both casual and hard-core players in mind, SportsChampions features six events ranging from table tennis, to gladiatorialcombat, and contains three varied gameplay modes and 10 playable charactersto assume as the player and up to three friends battle for the gloryof capturing the in-game Champions Cup. Additional features includethe ability to utilize two Move controllers simultaneously in events,720p video output, PlayStation Network support and more.

Gameplay
Sports Champions lets you and your friends physically engagein an array of competitive sporting activities from the comfort ofyour home. Every event brings its own unique twist to the controls.Use your PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye cameracombination to mimic a paddle in table tennis as you conduct highspeed rapid exchanges against your challenger while you employ a varietyof strategies and tactics to win; or ignite the arena as you imitatethe the angle of a slashing sword and swing your arm forward to blastyour opponent right out of the ring. With the easy-to-use PlayStationMove motion controller and PlayStation Eye anyone can crush, spikeand smoke the competition in six challenging events that deliversthe ultimate sports showdown.

Win the Champions Cup in the UltimateSports Challenge using the PlayStation Move controller.
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