At $350.00 the new 60gb Pro version of the Xbox 360 was released last week. This new version replaces the older 20gb model which is currently being sold for $300.00 while supplies last. Most likely this new release is another effort to heed Sony’s new addition of more hard drive space.
The new Pro pack will have all the same ammenities as the previous Pro Pack, just more room under the hood, although next month the new Jasper edition Xbox 360s will start to hit the floor with a suspected price drop. When the Jasper version comes out it will replace the current Falcon models. The new Jasper model is supposed to be much quieter than the Falcon model as well as have less of a chance to overheat which causes the famous red ring of death. There has been rumours that whent he Jasper version comes out there will be price drops of $279.99 to $200.00 for the arcade version and $350.00 to $300.00 for the new Pro pack. If Microsoft does decide to drop the price of the arcade version to $200.00 then they will have the title for the cheapest next-gen console out doing the Wii’s current price of $249.99. So if you are planning on buying either a PS3 or an Xbox 360, wait until next month as both will be getting upgraded and possibly have their prices slashed.
One year after its release on the PlayStation 3 and Pc, Unreal Tournament III for the Xbox 360 has now hit the shelves. The high point of the series so far promises explosive action and stunning first person shooter game play. If you like your FPS then hold onto your rail gun because you’re in for a real treat.
The game play in Unreal tournament III is incredible. The majority of the game is played on foot. Where you run about with a wide range of weapons to unleash on your enemy. Every single gun and weapon in the game has dual-fire mode. This offers Increased variety and versatility for you to blast your opponents with. For example, the Flak Cannon lets you fire a shotgun-style mode allowing you to hit targets over a wide range. Its second mode of fire is fireball burst, perfect for less vulnerable foes.
This game also has vehicles, which adds a whole new dimension to the game play. These are found on certain maps and include aerial vehicles, tanks, buggies and even hover boards! The only problem is it takes a bit of getting used to, as this switches you from first to third-person view.
The game also offers a wide range of game modes. Including the popular Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and the fast paced Vehicle Capture the Flag. There are also two brand new game modes in Unreal Tournament III, Warpath and Duel.
Warpath is more strategic; this is where you have to power up nodes to access the opponent’s core. Duel is a simple one-on-one where players can battle it out and prove their skills. These two new modes really help to add greater varitiy to the game. This is deffiently not a game you put down after a few hours due to feeling you have already experienced everything the game has to offer.
If you are a fan on the previous two Unreal Tournaments or just a fan of first-person shooter in general then do not miss out on this game. It will make an excellent addition to any gamer’s library. The fast paced multiplayer action is a total non-stop frenzy that every gamer will enjoy. The added two-player split screen mode also makes this game well worth getting. It’s great for inviting a few friends round and blasting hell out of each other. This game is one of the best games so far this year. Do not miss out!
Almost ten years now after the original release of Soulcalibur in America, Namco Bandai and Project Soul have released the long awaited Soulcalibur IV. It has all the extra bells and whistles you would expect from a new-gen console game. Many people consider Soulcalibur as one of the greatest fighting series yet. Many people who have played the previous games will have high expectations of what this game will deliver. Soulcalibur IV sure doesn’t disappoint, as the game truly is fantastic.
Right from the opening cutscence, SCIV has an impressive start. This gives you a chance to watch some of the game characters including Yoda who is exclusive to the 360 version. For all the Star Wars fans out there Darth Vader has also been confirmed and will be available via DLC in the near future. You are then presented with a great looking menu screen where you will notice you start with 20,000 gold. This can be used to unlock charaters, which are 4,000 each. They have made Yoda playable straight from the start with no purchase needed. I think it was a nice touch as other games often make the good characters hard to unlock. You then have the choice of several different play modes including Arcade, Story Mode, Tower of Lost Souls, Training and Museum.
They have also balanced the abilities of Yoda and the new boss The Apprentice with the use of a Force Meter. This allows them to use special moves when they have some force available in their bar. If they perform Force abilities with an empty bar they will then take damage. Yoda’s Force moves allow him to create additional height, which allow for some fast lightsaber attacks. The Apprentice can use his powers to slam people around in various directions as well as a Force Pull, which brings opponents closer to him to then slash with his lightsaber. The use of a meter was defiantly a wise move because without it the game would be seriously unbalanced.
With each and every instalment Soulcalibur has continued to improve leaps and bounds. Each time the developers have kept increasing just how good this game really is. Things like faster load times and quicker ‘retry’ options have given people smooth and fast game play. This has helped the game become much better in my opinion as nothing ruins a game more than spending half your time looking at a loading screen.
If you are looking for a fast paced action packed fighting game then check this game out. It sure will impress you in so many ways. This game is hard to put down and offers hours of fun. I hope you have found this Soulcalibur IV review helpful and I hope you go out and try this fantastic game.