Sacred 2 Fallen Angel review

Developer: Ascaron
Publisher: cdv Software Entertainment
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date: Microsoft Windows (EU November 7, 2008; NA November 11, 2008)
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (NA May 12, 2009; EU June 5, 2009)
Genre: Action role-playing games
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Virtua Tennis 2009 Review

Developer: Sumo Digital
Publisher: Sega
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Wii
Release date: Wii
NA June 2, 2009 (2009-06-02)
EU June 2009 (2009-06)
AUS June 2009 (2009-06)

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
EU May 29, 2009 (2009-05-29)
AUS May 29, 2009 (2009-05-29)
Genre: Sports
Mode: Single-player, Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer Read More..

Dynasty Warriors 6 (Shin Sangoku Musou 5): Empires Official JP review : Gameplay

Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Koei
Designer: Tomohiko Sho (director)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2
Release date: May 2009 Read More..

Bayonetta Game Preview

Platform: Xbox 360 & PS3
Release date: not comfirmed yet (TBA 2009)
Genre: Action Adventure
Mode: Single Player
Publisher: SEGA

Bayonetta is action adventure game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Director Hideki Kamiya, creator of the Devil May Cry series, has said that "Bayonetta will blow the doors off the action
genre."

Characters
The titular character Bayonetta is a witch who uses handguns (a pair strapped to her ankles, and a pair in her hands), along with magical attacks she performs with her own hair, to dispatch her foes.
In addition to possessing four handguns, she has also been pictured with two shotguns affixed to her ankles, gripping a katana in both hands.

A male character (voiced by Yuri Lowenthal), who introduces himself as Luka was shown in the TGS 2008 trailer, though his role in the game is currently unknown.

Another character was also revealed at the end of the TGS trailer, this time another woman, believed to be another witch who was very briefly seen fighting against Bayonetta. Unlike Bayonetta, she has short blonde hair, and dresses in red, and like Bayonetta, she also wields a pair of handguns. Some sources such as Gamespot have reported that she does at some point, fight alongside Bayonetta as a computer controlled character. However, she will not be playable. Her name and role in the game as of yet remains unknown. Read More..

PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite Review

PSP Slim & Lite is a name used in the PAL territories to refer to the second generation of the PlayStation Portable handheld game console released and manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. The same model was called simply PlayStation Portable in Japan and North America. At E3 2007, Sony released information about a slimmer and lighter version of the PlayStation Portable. The new PSP is 33% lighter and 19% slimmer than the original PSP system.
The model numbers have changed to PSP-2000, following the previous region-based numbering scheme (cf. the PSP-1000 numbering scheme of the "old" PSP model).

It was released on August 30, 2007 in Hong Kong, on September 5, 2007 in Europe, on September 6, 2007 in North America, September 7, 2007 in South Korea and September 12, 2007 in Australia. On January 8, 2008 built-in Skype Wifi Internet phone service was added via firmware updates.

Hardware
The PSP Slim & Lite system is 19% thinner and 33% lighter than the original PSP system (reduced from 23 mm to 18.6 mm and from 280 grams [9.87 ounces] to 189 grams [6.66 ounces]). Internal changes to achieve this include the removal of a metal chassis (used to reduce damage in the event of sudden trauma to the system resulting from the user dropping the system on a hard surface). However, users have complained from generally poor hardware assembly like misaligned faceplates and loose/creaky battery covers.
Other changes include improved WLAN modules and Micro-controller, and a thinner and much brighter LCD. To target the original PSP generation's poor load times for UMD games, the internal memory (RAM and Flash ROM) was doubled from 32 MB to 64 MB, which also improved the web browser's performance.

Battery
To make the PSP slimmer, the capacity of the battery was reduced by 1/3. However, due to more efficient power usage, the run time of the PSP is still the same as the older model. Older model batteries will still work which extends the amount of playing time. However, the battery cover on the newer model does not fit over the older battery due to its bulkier size. The batteries take about one and a half hours to charge and last roughly 4.5–7 hours depending on factors such as screen brightness settings and volume levels.

In mid-December 2007, Sony released the PSP Extended Life Battery Kit, which includes a 2200 MAh battery with a battery cover that fits over the bulkier battery included; initially only available in North America.[citation needed] The kit comes with two new battery covers, one black and one silver.
In March 2008 the Extended Battery Kit was released in Japan. However, unlike North America the batteries are sold individually with one specific cover.
There are three separate kits, one with the black cover, one with the silver cover and one with the white cover. This means that North American Star Wars PSP owners, whose PSPs were in black and silver colors, can now get the Extended Battery Kit with color matching cover by importing the White Extended battery kit over the Internet[citation needed]. This would also resolve some users discontent with the Darth Vader silk screen, since the Japanese white kit comes with a plain white cover[citation needed].

External appearance, inputs and outputs
The PSP Slim & Lite has a new gloss finish. The serial port was also modified in order to accommodate a new video-out feature (while rendering older PSP remote controls incompatible). PSP games will only output to external monitors or TVs in progressive scan mode, so televisions incapable of supporting progressive scan will not display PSP games. Non-game video outputs fine in either progressive or interlaced mode. USB charging was made possible
(the PSP Slim will only charge while it is in "USB mode". It cannot be charged via USB when playing a game). However, there are unofficial USB charge plug-in downloads for charging the PSP with a USB without the need for being in USB mode. The D-Pad was raised in response to complaints of poor performance, while buttons offer improved responsiveness, confirmed in the GameSpot "hands-on" review: "several GameSpot editors have noticed that the d-pad and buttons on the new PSP provide a little more tactile feedback for a better overall feel."

A new simpler and more compact UMD loading tray design was developed, in which the tray swivels out instead of opening up completely, while the Wi-Fi switch was moved to the top of the PSP. To address many consumer complaints about the Memory Stick door breaking off the old PSP, the Memory Stick door has been relocated and redesigned. The speakers were repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of its screen. The infra-red port was also removed because it offered no use to the original PSP generation other than in homebrew applications. Its analog stick was also redesigned to be more flexible and is not removable without opening the PSP. The air vent at the top of the original was also removed.

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Xbox 360 Refurbished

If you're thinking about buying an xBox 360, you might have noticed that you can save money by buying a "refurbished" xBox. Sometimes the price difference is pretty significant. You may be wondering what exactly a refurbished system is, and why it's so much cheaper.

A refurbished xBox 360 is one that has been pre-owned, but unlike a regular used system, it has been tested by the manufacturers to make sure everything works properly. They use the exact same technology to check a refurbished system as they do a new system. So, if you get one that's refurbished, that means that it should theoretically be up to the same standards as a brand new model.

Refurbished machines are often used as replacements for xBox 360's that don't work. If you know anybody who has had to return their xBox because of overheating problems or faulty hardware, they'll get a refurbished one sent to them in return. If you're past warrantee, you have to pay for that refurbished machine, which costs $129 from xBox directly.

Refurbished xBox 360's from the manufacturer are like new. They test them the same way they test new units to make sure they meet quality standards. Some gamers have had problems with the refurbished consoles, but they are usually the same problems people have with the brand new ones, like the "red rings of death" caused by overheating. The problems with the consoles are due to some kind of faultiness from the get-go, not because they are refurbished.

Even though it's as good as new, some gamers feel kind of ripped-off by Microsoft for not replacing their new, malfunctioning units with other new units. Instead, they send you a refurbished one that has been used by somebody else. It's easy to see why that would be a little insulting.

Buying a refurbished system is only about as risky as buying a new one, but still it's probably a good idea to go ahead and pay for that extra warrantee. They offer warrantees of different lengths, and the prices for the warrantees vary accordingly.

Aside from buying a refurbished xBox directly, you can find refurbished consoles for sale on eBay and other online shops. You might be able to get one for under $100, but make sure you have a good warrantee.

There have been some stories about people buying refurbished machines off the internet (not directly from the company) that had some cosmetic damage, or that had some minor problems, so buyer beware. Any time you buy anything off the web, make sure you are dealing with a reliable dealer and there is some kind of warrantee or money back guarantee.

There are also lots of stories out there about gamers having trouble with their new xBoxes, sending them back, and getting refurbished machines that didn't work any better. Again, this is due to a problem with the system's design. It can't be stressed enough: get the warrantee. Shell out the money for the longest warrantee and make sure you are covered in case anything happens.
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End of Eternity Video Preview

Platform: Xbox 360 & PS3
Release date: not comfirmed yet
Genre: RPG (Role-playing Game)
Publisher: Tri-Ace & SEGA Read More..

Nintendo DSi Demo Video

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