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		<title>Nintendo DSI Maya II Case</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rating: When it comes to finding the right case for your Nintendo Dsi, it&#8217;s hard to find right? You have to consider not only the name brand that you are choosing but also the overall feel and look of the case right? Well, in this article, we are going to explore the Maya II Case [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Rating: <div class=""><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 180px;"></div></div></div></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4805&amp;t_mode=des" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-722" title="proporta maya ii case nintendo dsi" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/proporta-maya-ii-case-nintendo-dsi-181x300.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="240" /></a>When it comes to finding the right case for your Nintendo Dsi, it&#8217;s hard to find right? You have to consider not only the name brand that you are choosing but also the overall feel and look of the case right? Well, in this article, we are going to explore the Maya II Case and why it is by far the best on the market for protecting your Dsi and how it can help keep you in style!</p>
<p>The first thing that you need to know about the Maya II Case is that it comes with a lifetime warranty. What this means is that you never have to worry about it breaking and if it does? Well, you get a new one with no problems at all! The Maya II Case is also made up of the finest quality alternative to leather. It has an extremely stylish contrast interior, an extremely durable outer core and overall, it is the best case out there to protect anything you put inside!</p>
<p>So how does the case work? How can it keep your game protected? Well, inside the Maya II Case it is lined in a super soft material that is guaranteed not to scratch up your screen. It is also handbag and pocket friendly to ensure that your Nintendo Dsi stays safe no matter where you put it. <span id="more-719"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4805&amp;t_mode=des" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-724" title="proporta maya ii case dsi" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/proporta-maya-ii-case-dsi.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="143" /></a>The great thing about the Maya II Case is that it is not only going to shield your game from everything that the outside world has to offer, but it is also going to be extremely durable. What this means is that you do not have to worry about the material ripping, tearing or breaking because it is ultra durable and that lifetime guarantee will kick in if anything does happen. Every single pouch is also handmade, which means that the quality that you are getting is some of the best out there!</p>
<p>The pocket design makes this little pouch super easy to access, definitely easy to shift and in and out and actually allows for you to be able to slide your game out with no trouble at all. The color scheme is also incredible, you have a choice of three different colors, pink, white and black and all of them are super stylish and truly go with any and all outfits that you might have!</p>
<p>The final piece that we are going to touch on is the price. A lot of the time, you can spend anywhere from $10 &#8211; $15 for a case that is not nearly the quality and durability that you are getting with the Maya II Case. This case is only $20.95 and it is worth every single penny!</p>
<p>As you can see, there are many different reasons for you to choose the Maya II Case, you just have to make sure that you are taking all of the benefits into consideration whenever you are choosing a case for your Nintendo Dsi! After all, you want to store your game in the very best case!</p>
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		<title>Halo: Reach for the XBox 360</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow. The last HALO is here, and it&#8217;s stunning. Absolutely stunning, if you ask us. The original team from the first Halo is back for the last installment of the franchise. According to the review at GAMESPOT, there are many, many reasons to praise this game. From the gameplay to the new armor abilities, there&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-716" style="margin: 22px" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/haloreach-215x300.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="300" />Wow. The last HALO is here, and it&#8217;s stunning. Absolutely stunning, if you ask us. The original team from the first Halo is back for the last installment of the franchise. According to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/haloreach/review.html">review at GAMESPOT</a>, there are many, many reasons to praise this game. From the gameplay to the new armor abilities, there&#8217;s a lot of very cool stuff in this game. For Halo fans old and new, this game is a hit for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span> console.</p>
<p>There are some AI problems, as well as restrictions in the campaign mode that not everyone likes, but those two things aside, there&#8217;s a lot of good stuff to say about Halo Reach. If you go out and look at the reviews for the game around the Internet, you will see that most fans love it. The opening day it was released broke sales records for the franchise &#8211; which makes you wonder if they will really retire the series.</p>
<p>The game itself is a prequel to the original Halo, telling the story of how Halo one begins. The game is good enough on its own so that if you haven&#8217;t played the original Halo, you&#8217;re going to do okay. Well, with a lot of practice. If you play online, prepare to be blasted and killed by ten year olds around the world. The online multiplayer is what makes the game so much fun for a lot of people, even though the campaign mode isn&#8217;t too bad either.</p>
<p>If you have played Halo: Reach for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">XBox 360</a></span> &#8211; and who hasn&#8217;t! &#8211; then leave a comment below and let us know what you thought about the game. There is so much great stuff in this game, that it&#8217;s hard to list everything. Whether or not you liked the first Halo games, you should give this one a try. You may be surprised.</p>
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		<title>The MacBook Bag Is The Best!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rating : iPads and Macbooks are certainly some of the most popular computers in the world, but what about what you carry them in? Do you feel that your very expensive computer is protected? Believe it or not, a lot of people do not think that their laptop case is a lot of protection for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Rating : <div class=""><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 180px;"></div></div></div></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4470&amp;t_mode=des" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-694" title="Macbook Bag" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/phpThumb.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="146" /></a>iPads and Macbooks are certainly some of the most popular computers in the world, but what about what you carry them in? Do you feel that your very expensive computer is protected? Believe it or not, a lot of people do not think that their laptop case is a lot of protection for their computers but the MacBook bag is actually one bag that not only protects your MacBook but it also looks extremely stylish and has a lot of function to it!</p>
<p>One of the first things that you will notice about the MacBook bag is the fact that it is very touch and the material is made to protect your computer in every way. It is lined and padded, which means that no matter if you drop it or if it bumps against a bunch of different people, your Apple will be safe inside. Another benefit is all of the pockets inside of this case.<span id="more-693"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4470&amp;t_mode=des" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-695" title="Macbook 15&quot; Bag" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/phpThumb2.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="126" /></a>If you are the type of person that has a ton of different things to carry every single day then this is the book bag for you. There are a ton of different compartments that you can store everything from paperwork all the way to cables and even other mobile devices. There is also some secret places for money and credit cards, so that you can keep everything in one place and keep it all protected.</p>
<p>Another benefit of this particular bag is that there are actually 2 different plastic gromits to listen and to also charge on the go, which is something that a lot of other bags do not have. The space that is inside of this bag is pretty amazing too. You can fit your laptop as well as the kitchen sink in there!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.proporta.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-700 alignright" title="proporta" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/proporta_logo-300x126.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="79" /></a>The shoulder straps on this bag are also a benefit for you can use this as a brief-case type of bag or you can use it as a shoulder bag, which is a huge benefit for someone that is looking to strap their bag to their chest or if they are looking to carry their bag via the handles.</p>
<p>There are also some very durable and strong rubber feet at the bottom of the bag, which means that if you set it down anywhere, the bottom of the bag is not going to get soaked, which is a huge benefit if you are on the go!</p>
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		<title>Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for Xbox 360</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you read the review at GameSpot for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for the Xbox 360, you&#8217;ll see that it&#8217;s a good name, just not great. It is a visually beautiful game. Stunning is a word you could use about some of the scenes. And the combat &#8211; really good when you consider how many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-713" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/castlevania-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" />If you read the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/castlevanialordsofshadow/review.html">review at GameSpot</a> for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span>, you&#8217;ll see that it&#8217;s a good name, just not great. It is a visually beautiful game. Stunning is a word you could use about some of the scenes. And the combat &#8211; really good when you consider how many bad combat systems are out there these days. Finally, even the voice acting isn&#8217;t that bad.</p>
<p>What makes the game miss the &#8220;great&#8221; title is the small details. The fixed camera angle makes the game difficult at times. Also, some of the puzzles are puzzling, but not really fun. And when you think about it, games are supposed to be about fun. And the story for the latest Castlevania just isn&#8217;t up to par. It&#8217;s almost as if they&#8217;re trying too hard &#8211; or maybe not hard enough.</p>
<p>Whatever it is, hard core Castlevania fans are going to want to get this game for their collection, but others who have never played are probably going to get really bored really quick. You could try renting the game, however, and see if it&#8217;s for you. If you look at the sales for Castlevania, there are actually quite a few people who enjoy and love the game. It is kind of hit or miss, though.</p>
<p>While the game world is visually stunning, with one camera angle, you can&#8217;t really explore it as much as you want to, which takes away from the game. Still, if you want something old school and modern at the same time, the latest Castlevania game for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span> might be for you.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve played Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span>, we&#8217;d love to hear what you thought. Leave a comment below and let us know!</p>
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		<title>FIFA Soccer 11 for Xbox 360</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a soccer fan &#8211; or football as they call it elsewhere in the world &#8211; you&#8217;re going to love FIFA Soccer 11 for the Xbox. According to the review at Gamespot,  it is a very playable game that has been refined over the years. In fact, everything learned from the previous ten games [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-705" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/988949_180014_front-211x300.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="300" />If you&#8217;re a soccer fan &#8211; or football as they call it elsewhere in the world &#8211; you&#8217;re going to love FIFA Soccer 11 for the Xbox. According to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/fifasoccer11/review.html">review at Gamespot</a>,  it is a very playable game that has been refined over the years. In fact, everything learned from the previous ten games was packed into this one, making it a better game in many ways. As for the players, the game has seen many great reviews all over the Internet.</p>
<p>The new Career Mode takes the best things from the Manager and Be A Pro modes and puts them together, making for a better way to play. Also, the new eleven vs eleven multiplayer version is a lot of fun.</p>
<p>On the negative side, there aren&#8217;t that many new features in the game. Also, the career mode isn&#8217;t all that realistic in many ways, which takes away from game play. Still, when you consider the improvements made, not having new features that are buggy is probably a good thing.</p>
<p>If you were tired of seeing the same passes over and over in previous FIFA soccer games, you&#8217;ll be pleased to know that they&#8217;ve changed it up quite a bit in this version. Now, not all passes are going to look the same. This really adds to the realism of the game in some ways.</p>
<p>In the new career mode, you play for a 15-year career as a player, a manager, or both at the same time. It&#8217;s not anything really new, but it&#8217;s still pretty cool to play this way. Overall, most who played FIFA Soccer 11 said the same thing &#8211; not a lot of new stuff, but a refinement of the old stuff.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve played FIFA Soccer 11 for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span>, leave a comment below and let us know what you thought.</p>
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		<title>Twisted System Portable Speakers Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody wants a great sound system but these days, stereos are practically obsolete. People listen to music over their cell phones, their computers and laptops, their iPods and other MP3 players, and their docking stations. And as most of us well know, the speaker situations on such devices often leave a lot to be desired. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-831" title="proporta speakers" src="http://www.mp3playerzone.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/proportaspeakers1-200x130.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="104" />Everybody wants a great sound system but these days, stereos are practically obsolete.  People listen to music over their cell phones, their computers and laptops, their iPods and other MP3 players, and their docking stations.  And as most of us well know, the speaker situations on such devices often leave a lot to be desired.  That is why we are going to take a look at the Twisted System Portable Speakers.  Now, before you start suffering from visions of homespun sound systems for football games and bus tours, bear in mind that these nifty little speakers are an entirely different species.</p>
<p>The Twisted System Portable Speakers are designed to travel with you, so you never have to give up listening to your favorite songs.  If you are on holiday but still want to rock out to your favorite punk or pop songs, then these are definitely the speaker for you.  Naturally, you get two speakers when you buy.  Cube shaped, they are about 70 millimeters and can be twisted to change their sound projection to different directions.  They are not tiny enough to hide away in a pocket, but neither are they cumbersome.  Although still comparably small, they really bring the sounds when plugged into a cell phone or other mobile device.  The sounds are sharp and the bass is strong.<span id="more-688"></span></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-689 alignright" title="Twisted System Portable Speakers" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/proportaspeakers3.jpg" alt="" width="243" height="166" />The Twisted System Portable Speakers have a standard port for headphones, as well as a mini USB socket designed to let you plug in a laptop or any number of other USB devices.  So you actually can use the speakers at home if you like, for any device that needs a serious sound boost.</p>
<p>The build of the speakers is a big draw for many people, because they are not garish or overly large.  Sleek and cubed, they are neither too flashy nor too boring.  You can use a standard USB port to power them, or AAA batteries.  An LED display indicates the charge of the batteries.  As stated, the ability to twist the speakers so they face different directions is a major benefit for a lot of buyers.</p>
<p>The Twisted System Portable Speakers are, as mentioned, ideal for travel.  They can give your iPod or mobile device a boost when you are driving in your car, for instance, and can serve as a more than adequate sound system for any impromptu parties, especially those humdingers that often take place while you are on holiday.</p>
<p><strong>Homepage: <a href="http://www.proporta.com/" target="_blank">http://www.proporta.com/</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Madden NFL 11 for Xbox 360</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With realistic animation, and great attention to detail when it comes to physics, Madden NFL 11 for the Xbox 360 is by far the greatest game in the series. (If you disagree, we&#8217;ll give you a chance to sound off in the comments.) First, listen to our take. You can read the Madden 11 review [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-684" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/988575_158060_front-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" />With realistic animation, and great attention to detail when it comes to physics, Madden NFL 11 for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span> is by far the greatest game in the series. (If you disagree, we&#8217;ll give you a chance to sound off in the comments.) First, listen to our take. You can read the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/maddennfl11/review.html">Madden 11 review at Gamespot</a>, but we&#8217;re going to give you the info you need to decide whether or not Madden NFL 11 is the next game you should pick up for your Xbox.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a sports fan &#8211; particularly a football fan &#8211; you&#8217;re going to love the attention to detail when it comes to the teams and the players. The physics for the ball can be a little wonky at times, but not enough to take away from the game play for most serious football players. There are game play changes from other games in the series, but with a little practice you&#8217;re going to get used to them. The artificial intelligence is hopped up quite a bit in this version too, making for a much better single player game experience.</p>
<p>This is probably the best looking game in the series so far. When it comes to graphics and visual appeal, this game is like a real football game almost. For die hard football fans and occasional sports gamers alike, this is a great game to add to your <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span> game library.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve played Madden NFL 11, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and let us know what you thought of this latest in the series of Madden football games. The <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span> version is a little different than that for other consoles, but those that are familiar with the series &#8211; and even newcomers &#8211; are going to have very little trouble picking up the game.</p>
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		<title>Mafia II: Violent and Impressive</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for a &#8220;real&#8221; mob game for the XBOX-360, you&#8217;re going to want to take a very, very close look at Mafia II. In it, you will play Vito Scaletta, perhaps not your typical mobster &#8211; in a video game or otherwise. According to the review at Gamespot, this is a visually stunning [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-680" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Mafia-2-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" />If you&#8217;re looking for a &#8220;real&#8221; mob game for the XBOX-360, you&#8217;re going to want to take a very, very close look at Mafia II. In it, you will play Vito Scaletta, perhaps not your typical mobster &#8211; in a video game or otherwise. According to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/mafia2/review.html">review at Gamespot</a>, this is a visually stunning game that is chock full of mob violence. So, it&#8217;s not going to be a game for the little kids &#8211; or even the older kids with a queasy stomach. Beyond the great graphics, the fulfilling fighting, and the other details in the game, there&#8217;s the very tight storyline. That&#8217;s right &#8211; a mob game for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span> with an actual plot. Who woulda thunk it?</p>
<p>In all seriousness, this sequel to Mafia by 2K Games is set for release in late August 2010. It&#8217;s a historic game, starting in the year 1945. The game is full of moral questions as you play the son of immigrants who starts off with a small life of crime only to come to be known by the local mafioso. Pretty soon, the stakes are higher than ever before for Vito &#8211; aka you, the player.</p>
<p>The voice acting is top notch in the game, really allowing you to get into the story. That said, even though there&#8217;s a huge world in the game that you can explore a little, Empire City falls a little flat, especially compared to games like GTA. Still, if you&#8217;re looking for an authentic look at the life of immigrants in the mid 20th century, this is a great little diversion. The <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">XBox 360</a></span> version has received good reviews around the Internet.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve played Mafia II, we&#8217;d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and let us know what you think about this Mob Game for the <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/xbox-360-for-sale" target="_blank">Xbox 360</a></span>.</p>
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		<title>Dungeons and Dragons Online &#8211; Great Gameplay</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you were wanting to try Dungeons and Dragons Online but didn&#8217;t want to pay, now&#8217;s the time to download and play. There&#8217;s FREE unlimited play. The initial download is a bit hefty (around 3 or 4 gigs depending on your choice), but it&#8217;s worth the wait. There&#8217;s a download helper so if you get [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you were wanting to try Dungeons and Dragons Online but didn&#8217;t want to pay, now&#8217;s the time to download and play. There&#8217;s FREE unlimited play. The initial download is a bit hefty (around 3 or 4 gigs depending on your choice), but it&#8217;s worth the wait. There&#8217;s a download helper so if you get stalled, you can quickly start it going again.</p>
<p>Once you download the game, you&#8217;re in for quite a treat. If you&#8217;re new to MMORPG (massively multi-player online role playing games &#8211; what a crappy title!), this is a great way to see what all the fuss is about without plopping down any cash or signing up for a monthly fee. There are some things to consider, however.</p>
<p>Once you start playing, you can spend money on better characters, bonuses, equipment and other things ala carte. So, you don&#8217;t need money to start playing, but chances are you&#8217;re going to want to plop some money down to really get into the game &#8211; especially if you got stuck on Misery&#8217;s Peak in the first section of the game. (Visually it&#8217;s a STUNNING adventure, but it&#8217;s a bit tedious and confusing after a while. Still, that might accurately reflect what that adventure would be like.)</p>
<p>In any case, if you&#8217;re wanting to try Dungeons and Dragons Online (DDO), now is the time. With it being free to play, you can at least start a character and see what the fuss is about for yourself. There&#8217;s a good chance you&#8217;re going to become hooked &#8211; especially if you played D&amp;D as a kid &#8211; but there&#8217;s nothing wrong with a little hack and slash dungeon romp every now and then.</p>
<p>If you want to check out what other people think, there&#8217;s always the <a href="http://forums.ddo.com/">DDO Forums</a>. They&#8217;re also a great place to get hints and tips if you&#8217;re new to D&amp;D and new to DDO.</p>
<p>If you have played this game &#8211; and love it &#8211; let us know by leaving a comment below.</p>
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		<title>Last Rebellion – Developer Hit Maker may want to change their name after this one</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 11:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Saelen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Rebellion sends you to fight against a world of zombies with only a predictable story and weak fight mechanics to fend them off.  You take control of two characters, Nine and Aisha, as you, and only you, proceed through 15 hours of forced plot and unimpressive landscapes. This may seem a little too harsh [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Last-Rebellion_cover-Mobile.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-664" style="margin-left: 22px;margin-right: 22px" src="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Last-Rebellion_cover-Mobile.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="331" /></a>Last Rebellion sends you to fight  against  a world of zombies with only a predictable story and weak fight  mechanics  to fend them off.  You take control of two characters, Nine and  Aisha, as you, and only you, proceed through 15 hours of forced plot  and unimpressive landscapes.</p>
<p>This may seem a little too harsh of  a review, but the game, overall, is truly unimpressive.  If you’ve  played one bad rpg, then you’ve played this one.  Putting this  game into your <span class='bm_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.videogamefreaks.net/store/gamestore/playstation-3-for-sale" target="_blank">PS3</a></span>, you’ll wonder what you spent all that money on.   The graphics are reminiscent of yesterday’s consoles, and seems like  it was rushed out into stores.</p>
<p>Sometimes a game that lacks graphics  or playability can be saved if it includes a unique fighting system,  or has stories that you’ll wish were made into movies.  But these  are both marks that Last Rebellion missed out on.   The gameplay  does introduce a new concept; the two main characters share a soul and  health points and kill targets by working together to “mark” and  banish them back to whence they came.</p>
<p>But, this is often as confusing as  it is frustrating.  One false move, and you’ve send a zombie  into a rage that is inescapable.  As you near the end of the game,  you’ll figure out how to predictably kill the monsters every time,  which turns Last Rebellion from hopeless hard to tedious.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/lastrebellion/index.html?tag=result%3Btitle%3B0">reviewers at GameSpot</a> have it right   when they said that this game simply doesn’t need to exist.   There are too many outdated and boring features of this game to give  it any value.  The landscapes would have been outdated if this  had come out on a PS2, the story is bland, and the fighting is either  frustrating or way too simple.  Last Rebellion is a game way behind  it’s time.  Way, way behind.</p>
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