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Nintendo DS
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:05 -0800
$139.99 - $299.98 from 11 stores. User rating:4.3 out of 5. After dominating the handheld video game market for over a decade with the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, Nintendo diverges from its winning brand with the Nintendo DS. First announced in spring of 2004 and scheduled to launch near the end of that same year, the Nintendo DS is based on an unusual design that suggests possibilities of innovative player interfaces and new styles of gameplay. The most prominent feature of the DS, or "Dual Screen," is its two backlit display screens. The rectangular Nintendo DS is about the same size and shape as a contemporary PDA. It has a clamshell design, with a conventional display screen above, centered on the inside of the lid, and a touchsensitive screen, which can be used for both display and control, on the bottom of the unit. The two screens are aligned, one directly above the other, when the Nintendo DS is opened for use. Both screens are about three inches measured diagonally, comparable in size to the screen on a Game Boy Advance. Games for the Nintendo DS are stored and sold on DS cartridges, which are similar in size to the flash memory cards used in digital cameras and PDAs; considerably smaller than Nintendo's previous handheld media formats. The DS is backwardcompatible, however, and can also play the sinlgeplayer modes of nearly all existing GBA games. The device features two separate cartridge slots to accommodate the two media formats. Game Boy cartridges fit in a slot on the front of the handheld, and Nintendo DS cartridges go in a slot on the back. The control buttons of the Nintendo DS are somewhat similar to those of a Super NES. A crossshaped Dpad is to the left of the bottom screen and four action buttons "A," "B," "X," and "Y" are arranged in a diamond to the right. In games that support the distinguishing dual screen design, the bottom display may also be a primary means of control. The touchsensitive screen can be used with a precision stylus that comes with the handheld, or simply with the player's fingers and thumbs. The Nintendo DS also has two shoulder buttons. The overall performance power of the Nintendo DS has been equated to that of the Nintendo 64 console. The handheld is designed to produce audio, video, and 3D rendering of speed and quality comparable to the late1990s console. The DS supports both IEEE 802.11 and a proprietary format of wireless connectivity, allowing two or more players to join in multiplayer DS games without a physical "link cable" connection. The handheld also features a headphone jack (unlike its GBA SP predecessor) and microphone input for voicerecognition functions. A builtin, rechargeable battery provides an estimated 10 hours of gameplay. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide
ESPN Game Station
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:05 -0800
$179.99 from 1 store. User rating:3.3 out of 5.
Halo 2
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:06 -0800
$19.99 - $54.95 from 25 stores. User rating:4.7 out of 5. The sequel to developer Bungie's best-selling Xbox launch title returns for more first-person shooting action against a host of new alien races. Players once again assume the role of a genetically engineered soldier known as the Master Chief as he battles the remaining forces of the Covenant for control of the galaxy. The Master Chief will now be able to acquire new weapons from fallen enemies and explore the planetary landscapes from inside more than double the number of vehicles found in the original. In addition, Halo 2 features both a single-player campaign playable across multiple difficulty settings as well as online competition using the Xbox Live broadband service. No matter which mode is selected, players won't be alone in the conflict: allied forces will once again join in the battles and skirmishes to help repel enemy forces. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

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Dead Space (360)
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Dead Space is a riveting survival horror game, unflinchingly violent from start to finish. Blindly unpredictable and incredibly intense, Dead Space keeps your heart pumping the entire game. It's got aliens, zero-g shootouts, blood, guts, and broken bones. It's unnervingly tense one moment and piss-your-pants terrifying the next. It's an exhilarating tale of aliens, claustrophobia, and isolation in a dark corner of outer space where no one can hear you scream. THE BOTTOM LINE: Dead Space is a showcase piece of dark-side entertainment that rivals the marvelous designs of such games as BioShock, Gears of War, and Resident Evil 4. But be advised that it is definitely not for the queasy or the faint of heart. Still, if you can stomach its horrors, you will be rewarded with one of the best survival horror experiences ever created.
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All Xbox - Reviewed by Mike Leonard, [3.5/5]. The unique visuals and very British sense of humor that permeates the game will certainly set it apart from the more Japanese-flavored efforts you may have tried...
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AllRPG - Reviewed by Brandon Howard, [9/10]. Fable is a game that is grandiose in scheme, but fails to do one thing. It's not actually epic.
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AllRPG - Preview by Jarrid Stacy with screen shots.
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Boomtown - Preview with screen shots by Jacob H. Nielsen.

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Controller Freaks - Reviewed by ydfyce, [86%]. Fable, the new game by Lionhead Studios and Big Blue Box Studios gives us yet another 'full release' of our demonic urges, by weaving bit of humanity into the video game world through full-frontal morality.
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Game Freaks 365 - Rated [8.8/10]. Fable's major problem lies in a balancing act between size and length.
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Game Industry News - Reviewed by Todd Hargosh, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
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Game Over Online Magazine - Reviewed by Thomas Wilde, [82%]. It's still a great action-RPG, but it's not the game that its marketing says it is. [Xbox]

GameFAQs - FAQs, cheats, reviews, game saves, and a message board. [Xbox]
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GamerDad - Reviewed by Marc Saltzman. Yes, Molyneux has done it again. It's just too bad the game isn't as technically impressive as the content it somewhat hampers. (Xbox)
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500 GamersMark - Reviewed by Anthony Swinnich, [8/10]. With so many features removed and so much average gameplay, Fable is ultimately a failure. [Xbox]
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GamerzAlliance - Reviewed by Indestructible, [84/100]. A good game, that could have been great with another couple months of development.

404 Games Asylum - Reviewed by Matt Gander, [8/10]. Always enjoyable, but falls slightly short of fulfilling its potential.
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Games Radar - Rated [91%]. Even if you took away the interaction with villagers, the marriage and the home-building, Fable would still emerge as a robust and absorbing RPG.
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GameSpot - Includes review, previews, news, and screen shots. [Xbox]
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GameSpy.com - Previewed by Will Tuttle, with screen shots. The new action RPG from renowned designer Peter Molyneux is perfect for the choosy gamer.
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500 Gaming Horizon - Reviewed by Keith Michaels, [9.4/10]. Fable is one of the rare few titles out there that leaves you with a satisfying feeling for making choices whether good or evil. [Xbox]

Got Next - Reviewed by Rich Marshall, [4/5]. When it comes right down to it, Fable seems to be no more than a glorified life sim with a good story and combat system.
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Heroes of Gaming - [9.7/10] Reviewed by Miranda Stites. There should be nothing stopping you from running out and renting this game right now; I guarantee that you will enjoy it. Includes screen shots and cheats. [Xbox]
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IGN - Review, previews, news, screenshots, and videos.
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Into Liquid Sky - Reviewed by Vane. There's a lot here to enjoy, although you need to go into the game with a head clear of the marketing PR.

Just Adventure - Reviewed by Ray Ivey, [B]. It’s a stylish, great-looking, entertaining adventure. But it’s not a seven-course meal; it’s a miniature chocolate éclair.
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Kikizo Games - Reviewed by Alex Wollenschlaeger, [8/10]. Fable is an excellent example of a game done well. [Xbox]
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nGaming - Information on the game, including cheats, and forum. [Xbox]
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Realm of Gaming - Reviewed by Cory McGray, [9/10]. I love this game, but you might not, so don't buy until you rent or have had a chance to give it an hour or two or play time at a friend's house, as Fable is a mix of a lot of 'good' with a whole lot of 'short'. [Xbox]
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Rewired Mind - Rated [9/10]. For a game that has been in development for a long-time, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that it is very polished. [Xbox]
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Team Xbox - Reviewed by Rob Semsey, [9.1/10]. Fable will change how RPGs are designed and played forever.
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404 Video Games Rule - Reviewed by Snake, [85/100]. If you are an RPG fan then this is a must buy but if you're curious then you should just rent it.
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404 Xbox Core - Rated [9.3/10]. This game, though not the genre defining, mind blowing game it was hyped to be, is fun. [Xbox]
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500 XboxAxis - Reviewed by Jason Woo, [8.5/10]. Buy it, borrow it from your friends, but please do play it at least once.