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The Bigs 2

The Bigs 2 elevates America’s favorite pastime to new heights with the larger-than-life ballparks, heroic gameplay, and incredible player models. Setting this MLB experience aside from anything you’ve ever seen before are spectacular power-ups, stunning special effects, and a totally unique career mode. Featuring fantastic pitching, batting and fielding animations, The Bigs brings new meaning to the term highlight reel. The Bigs 2 focuses on the big” fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends. Pinball-inspired action mode lets you mix things up a little

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Don King Presents Prize Fighter

Don King Presents: Prizefighter, the most realistic boxing video game simulation for the Xbox 360. This in-depth, documentary-style title provides the deepest, most authentic and entertaining experience ever seen in a boxing video game. The combination of real-life fight scenarios, story-driven gameplay and photo-realistic graphics set this title apart from the competition. Based on the game’s innovative features and high-profile fighters, this title is a must have for any sports gamer. Don King Presents: Prizefighter is more than a game – it is a glimpse at what life is like in and out of the ring for these incredible athletes. It brings the realism of live action match-ups and the true tactics of the sweet science together for the first time. More than just a night at the fights – players are responsible for building a career by overcoming adversity, avoiding temptation, and balancing their commitments to train and promote, all while focusing on the goal of ultimately winning and defending the title belt. The story is told in a revolutionary sports documentary-style narrative, never before seen in a video game.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I Love It…
this game is absolutely Beautiful…and not because of the Fighting alone..but because of the Excellently done Career Mode. it is simular to Def Jam Icon or the Superstar mode in Madden. it makes you WANTT to progress through the game just to see what happens next…as you choose rather to train or spend time doing various other recreational activites with other friends or girlfriends…and the storyline really does keep you immersed in it…as becoming the champion is not the end of your journey. it really does feel like a Boxing Career.

as far as the Boxing itself, it flows Well. it can be somewhat Slow at times..but doesnt ruin the experience of the game much at all. once you find what punches work for you and start to put together combinations, they really do flow beautifully and do appropriate damage. this is in no way an Arcade boxing game, youv got to box strategicly if you want to win…as button mashing will get you KO’d. i play the game on the easiest mode, as i hate having to be beaten and repeat fights over and over..but there is still a relevant challenge from the cpu. the Knockouts are just as good as those seen in Fight Night 3..but the fighting is wayy more Fluent than fight nights. online is fun as well…theres no lagg or slowdown to speak of.

overall, pick up this game if you love boxing and love a good Storyline, you wont be dissapointed at all, i am glad i gave it a chance..

iLL .

4 Stars Better Than I Thought
I heard about this game and thought it was terrible until i played it myself. this game is on par with fight night round 3 and just as good as any Boxing game that has come out. you will get frustrated in the Beginning which probably is where most people are in there reviews this game really makes you “work” like if you do not block or are prepared to block you will be flat on your butt tapping the “A” button to get back up i find myself now realizing you just cannot button smash you really need to find openings to punish your opposition or you will be strategically picked apart like in a real boxing match i am sure after while you will perfect your strategy to win the matches but in the Beginning you will be pissed for taking the punishment that the “ai”dishes out . Graphics are VERY GOOD… great commentary on point and the game will be better with future releases and will challenge EAsports just like every other 2k product ever put out.pick this one since it is dirt cheap because of the Bad reviews.. and with some patience you will have a fun boxing experience and be pleasantly Suprised playing this pretty decent first run game by 2k sports.

3 Stars If you are looking for arcade fun, dont bother, for the SUPER realistic fan, you might enjoy
I bought Prize fighter cause i am a huge boxing fan… well i thought i was… okay maybe i like the flash of the Roy Jones Juniors., the quick Ko’s that Mike Tyson used to unleash, or the flamboyance of the Sugar Shanes and the Pretty Boy’s offer us “unrealistic” fans out there… I say this because i did not enjoy this game. But in fairness it is a good “boxing” game. Just dont expect to jump out of your seat with a wicked KO or dance and taught your opponent as offered in the EA sports Round 3… its a good game for boxing fans, i learned today i am not a boxing fan at all…

1 Star HORRIBLE
don’t waste your time, this game is beyond terrible, the worst boxing game that i have ever played, the controls only allow you to throw one swooping puncg at a time and when you are on the verge of a knockout theree is no difference between being at full health and about to go out, also when you get hit your boxer stumbles all over like every punch thrown is a super one. Overall game is stupid, graphic are ok, wait for fight nite round 4… or continue with round 3…

2 Stars Bad gameplay KO’s Prizefighter
Don King Presents Prizefighter is 2K’s venture into the boxing genre. While they do several things right (a pretty cool story mode, nice roster of fighters, solid venues), the in-ring gameplay is what eventually kills this product right away.

The most obvious glitch is the collision detection. Sometimes punches completely miss yet cause damage, sometimes your arm goes through the other fighter, at times your elbow will hit them in the mouth instead of your fist, etc. It’s just not very much fun. Button responsiveness is also a problem as it can take several seconds between pressing a button and seeing your punch thrown. It takes you right out of the game.

The stamina meter, which is a good idea and implemented well in Fight Night Round 3, evaporates in an extraordinary amount of time. After 3 or 4 punches, you’ll find yourself slowly hobbling around the ring trying to re-gain stamina so you can throw another punch. If you attempt to throw a punch while your stamina is out, it’ll feel like you’re throwing it under water.

The sad part is, if the in-ring stuff was good, this would be a top contender in the genre. The story mode is unique and quite fun, the roster is well done with various fighters not seen in a boxing game yet, and the create-a-boxer is one of the most detailed I’ve ever seen.

Yet because the game itself isn’t much fun, I can’t recommend this for fight fans. Wait for Fight Night Round 4.

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Skate 2

Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city that’s been rebuilt after an unspeakable disaster five years ago. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the skate scene. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects around, you can create your own epic spots and challenges, which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world. Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding with all-new tricks that allow you to truly skate in your own way – on and off the board. In-Game Dolby Digital Content Download Online Leader Boards

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best skating game to date!
I love this game, the story offers many paths from doing danny way 100 foot gaps to draining pools and uncapping rails. I love the graphics and physics of this game, also the swing stick trick ability is wonderful. The online modes whether they’re ranked or freeskate offer flexibility and fun to anyone who enjoys pulling backflips and quad-heelflips. I bought this game knowing nothing about the skate series, and it will never leave my game room, absolutely amazing game, 5/5.

5 Stars Never looking back to Tony Hawks…
First skateboarding game I played was Tony Hawks, 1&2. The best skateboarding game of its time. Decided to take a look at the Skate 2 demo (mind you, I’ve never played Skate 1). I was BLOWN AWAY. Tony Hawk, move aside, Skate 2 is the new and improved kid in town! I shortly bought it after not getting enough from the demo. Well worth the money. What a revolutionary title! Forever more, skate 2 is gonna be known as the skateboard game that changed it all. No longer do you get to add stats to your player (speed, Air, jump, etc) everyone is on an equal playing level. If someone else can pull off an amazing trick/jump/flip, I can do it too. Anything is possible! There are little challenges and what not, but honestly, if this game came without the challenges, I would be happy. I just do them to do them. The people over at EA really did a good job with the city design. You will never get bored cause there is always something new to attept. Recommended! You won’t regret it.

5 Stars very nice sequel
If you liked playing the tony hawk series on the nintendo 64, playstation, ps2, xbox, and gamecube, but you felt like it was to animated, you’ll love skate and skate 2. These games are definitely for the devoted gamer. If you cant get the hang of this smooth and very real-style game controls, then you will not enjoy this series. Give it a chance though. When skate came out with its demo on xbox live, i played it… and played it and played it. It was addicting. I was playing the same demo over and over and couldn’t wait until the game came out. When the game finally hit the shelves, i bought it and played it until I beat it. It took me about 5 days (not playing non-stop) to complete it, but when i finished, i kept on goofing off because it was so fun.

I couldn’t wait until the next skate game. Then, skate 2 came out. I was really excited but somewhat anxious to see that the skater could get off his or her board and run around and move objects. Everything turned out to be great. Right now I’m still playing skate 2. I cant get enough of it. There are so many more things to do in this very nice sequel. It almost feels never ending (in a good way). Just when you think you’re close to finishing the game, there are more things to do. There are so many side missions to complete and with the downloadable content… it just keeps getting better and better. Playing in Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory or Plaza is sweet! Being able to play in previous places from the original skate is also great! This game is just so fun. I really would really like to see The Berrics That would be tight.

I think skate and skate 2 are revolutionary titles that are most own games. GET THEM NOW! They blew Tony Hawk’s games away.

Skate (XBOX 360)

Skate 2

4 Stars I’m impressed – Non-Skater, New to Skate series
I’m going to compare this game a good bit to Stoked – a snowboarding game. The reason for this comparison is that they both came out at nearly the same time, they both have received similar reviews and scores, and they both use similar control schemes. Lastly, there are some things in common between snowboarding and skateboarding.

I purchased Stoked – and ultimately Skate 2 – because I was looking for something different. I was tired of driving games, shooting games, and there were no good RPG’s on the horizon. I needed a change.

I bought Stoked because it was $10 cheaper. Bad mistake. I rented Skate 2, and ended up trading in Stoked (and a few other games) to purchase Skate 2.

The controls between both games are similar. Left stick “steers,” right stick controls jumps and pivots and tricks. Of course in Skate you can push yourself around, in Stoked – well, you’re just sliding down a mountain.

Skate 2 wins the comparo for a bunch of reasons. San Vanelona is a living town with pedestrians, traffic, security, and other skateboarders. Stoked takes place on a relatively-lifeless mountain, with some stationary onlookers at various “trick spots.” Skate 2 is a “sandbox” oriented, whereas Stoked – though certainly not linear, still only lets you slide down the mountain, restart, and slide down the mountain again. If you miss a trick in Skate, you simply push yourself (or walk – a welcomed addition to the game no matter how awkward the controls) back up the hill and try again. You can even set a “waypoint” at the start of a hill, railing, obstacle, etc – and with the press of two buttons, return to the waypoint to try again. If you miss a trick in Stoked, you have to restart at the top of the hill, FIND the area you were in, and try again.

The control schemes seem a little easier in Skate – at least until you scan through the trick guide. Stoked is all about holding a button and moving the right stick in a certain direction. It basically requires memorizing a lot of button combos, or pausing frequently to check the instruction book. Skate 2 relies on a similar structure, but most of your stunts are done by moving the right stick in a specific pattern. The good news is that you’ll often do A trick. It may not be what you WANTED to do, but you’ll get points at least. I have not yet run into challenges were a very specific trick was required, though I have read that this may occur later. Skate 2 seems a bit easier to play as you can “fudge” your way through the challenges a bit easier, being creative as opposed to just checking off a list of required stunts.

As someone who is entirely new to the Skate series, and skateboarding games in general, I found Skate 2 very easy to get started in and enjoy. Moving around is very easy and intuitive. Learning the basics like ollies and grinds was very easy, and let me get a decent way into the game before I had to broaden my horizons. I also like how advancing through the game opens up “contacts” which allow you to do things like draining pools, removing “traps” that inhibit skating, and even requesting a little “muscle” to help with security. The various missions and “spot” challenges can be pretty fun, and though often times they require multiple attempts to succeed, somehow it never becomes very frustrating. I’m not a big fan of doing things over and over again, but maybe because it all happens pretty quickly, you can run the same challenge many times in a single minute – especially with the “waypoint” system mentioned above. I cannot tell you how easy that makes Skate 2 to play.

As fun as the challenges and missions and side-jobs can be, simply zipping around San Van is a lot of fun in itself. It’s really a welcome changed in a sandbox game to be able to entertain yourself without shooting people or worrying about health or a “wanted level.” Many times I’ll find a railing that I want to practice grinding on, or a ramp that I want to practice jumping from. Drained swimming pools are incredible fun for flipping, grabbing ledges, grinding, etc. Skate 2 also gives you an awesome feel for your height, your speed, and your frequent-impending doom when you realize halfway to the ground that “this one isn’t going to go so well…” But even the wrecks pay off though with the “Thrasher Hall of Meat,” which adds a hilarious and even profitable twist onto bone-snapping crashes and accidents. Wiping out in Skate 2 makes me laugh over and over again. Never before has failure been so much fun.

Skate 2 is a great game that encourages creativity and is packed with lots of different things to do. It’s entry-level access is great for new players and old fans alike. The controls could be a little tighter, the walking technique could be greatly improved, but most of the nuisances become pretty insignificant when you catch that air and nail the landing.

4 Stars Better than the first
It makes owning the first game obsolete it’s superfun and way better than the first game, if you can believe that.

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Blur

Blur is the ultimate racing experience, dropping you into heart-pumping, electrified in-the-pack action with 20 cars targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint. Intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, as well as defensive shields, nitro speed boosts, and landmines create realistic damage and destruction. Featuring 4-player split-screen action that offers you a new kind of racing experience, one that allows you to race with your friends and as part of a network of players in high intensity competition and fun. The new racing game from the award-winning team at Bizarre Creations delivers the most intense and fun racing experience ever. Beyond the action-packed tracks filled with fast curves, sneaky alternate routes, and hair-raising jumps, Blur

Burnout Revenge

Burnout: Revenge is not about winning. It’s not about riding on dubs or gaudy neon lights. It’s about being the fastest, most dangerous racer on the road. Fight dirty or go down in flames – the only rule is complete automotive anarchy. All-new cars in three classes (race, muscle and crash) accentuate different play styles and power ups, physically transforming as they become more powerful Tracks spanning three continents and inspired by real-world cities – from Detroit to Rome to Tokyo Online Play – Take Burnout Revenge online for 6 player online action on Xbox Live

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Fun game
Great game for people like me who can’t stop crashing on a regular game

4 Stars one of my favorites…
If you want to let off some steam with some OFFENSIVE driving, this is a great game. But I’m posting this mostly to warn you that it looks like this title no longer supports online play. Somebody correct me if I’m wrong, but for the last several months I’ve been getting nothing but the “could not connect to EA servers, try again later” message.

Single-player is *still* a lot of fun, and I still like this game more than Burnout Paradise. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I *like* the ability to “check” traffic without crashing in a race. In Burnout Paradise, you can “check” another racer, but if you brush up against any other traffic, you crash. Feh.

Also, “crash” mode is beeg silly fun. You get a preview of an optimal route to leave the biggest traffic pileup in your wake, and then you get a chance to try to make it happen. And if you’re at least moderately successful, you will be rewarded with the ability to trigger an explosion of your car and use “aftertouch” to steer your airborn wreckage into the path of even more oncoming traffic, all while being cheered on by an unseen crowd: “We want more! We want more!”

Okay, so it’s not the most *realistic* racing simulation game. But I don’t want a realistic racing simulation. I don’t want to crash and then be in the hospital for 3 months. No, I want to CAUSE crashes, and then be rewarded for it.

This is a big fun game. Even if EA has killed off the multiplayer part of it. But, you know, just factor that in to your buying decision, with this game or ANY game: the availability of online multiplayer functionality is not necessarily FOREVER… or even four years.

5 Stars Great Game
Good graphics, lots of fun, love the crash mode.

Great replay with crowd response.

Just what I wanted in a game.

4 Stars Good but a bit boring
The whole game is good but the control is too easy so it is a little bit boring and the game modes are very simple too. Overall, I like it!

4 Stars Burnout Revenge
Even though Burnout Revenge is a first generation XBox 360 game, it is loads of fun. The gamer does not need simulation driving skills. It is simply meant to be fun and the music is great. Visually, it takes some getting used to the harsh contrast incorporated into the game. It must have been intentional, though. The bright sunlight in your eyes contrasted by the dark shadows on the road, add a level of difficulty without slowing down the gaming experience.

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