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NBA 2K11

Game Information:
Published by: 2K Sports
Developed by: Visual Concepts/Kush Games
Genre: Sports
Release Date: U.S October 5, 2010
MSRP: $59.99 now, $39.99
Platform: Xbox 360

It's fitting that NBA 2K11 prominently features Michael Jordan. After all, His Airness is the greatest basketball player of all time and NBA 2K11 is the greatest basketball game ever made. - Hilary Goldstein

A Little Bit about the Game:
2K Sports has delivered the most finely polished and fully featured sports game I've ever played -- and I've played a lot of sports games. The amount of work put into 2K11 is staggering -- perfect recreations of Jordan's historic games, streamlined controls, NBA teams that play and feel like their real-life counterparts, a franchise mode that includes sensible GM logic and intelligent team building.

Beginning Of The Game:
NBA 2K11 is where amazing happens. When you first start the game, you get a slick visual treat hyping the greatness of Michael Jordan. And then the game transports you into the tunnel of Chicago Stadium for Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Championship. Jordan turns to look into the camera, right at you, and asks, "Are you ready?" Then he turns, runs out onto the court and the magic of NBA 2K11 begins. Before you ever see a menu, ever create a franchise, ever even get a whiff of all that 2K11 has to offer, you're playing in the finals with the Bulls, battling Magic Johnson and ushering in a new era in NBA history.

introductory of the game 7.5

Jordan Challenges:
Unquestionably, the highlight of NBA 2K11 are the Jordan Challenges. MJ's greatest games are legendary and you get to relive them, tasked with equaling his stat lines. Can you average 11 assists in the '91 series against the Lakers? Or drop six treys and score at least 35 points in the first half against Drexler and the Trail Blazers to earn the famous Jordan shrug? Or light up the Knicks for 55 points in Jordan's return from retirement? Complete all 10 Jordan Challenges and you can play a special version of the My Player career mode, bringing a rookie Michael Jordan into the current League to develop his talent and see how he stacks up against today's greats. Put him on the Heat if you want to be really unfair to the rest of the League.

The Jordan Challenges could be better in this game so I will give it a 5.0


Memorable Moments in NBA 2K11:
2K Sports created each of these 10 memorable moments with a surprising level of detail. The commentary for every game is custom-fitted with discussions on Jordan's potential in "The Arrival" game and talk of how much John Starks has frustrated Jordan in the "Double Nickel" game in Madison Square Garden. Each game is a window into NBA history and won't just give you an appreciation for No. 23's greatness but the quality of teams he went up against. Magic, Ewing, Dominque -- they play as they did in their prime. No opponent is a chump, even if Michael is destined to beat them all.

I really like the memorable moments of the game its possible the best feature so 8.5

Half time/Ending of the game overview:
The quality presentation continues outside of the Jordan-specific elements. There's a slick half-time show that accurately sums up the game and a really hot Player of the Game presentation when the final buzzer sounds. My favorite, though, is a fairly hidden (but awesome) feature you can find at the end of games called Pressbook. This is a slideshow gallery of photos (usually around 50) from the game. These snapshots often pick the best moments at compelling angles and can be uploaded for others to see. Posterize someone online? You've got a snapshot of it waiting for you at the end of the game.

This is probably the best Ending/Half time then any other games (NBA) 8.5


Better Animations/Graphics then any other NBA Game:
More importantly, most of the NBA has been accurately captured. There are hundreds of unique animations for players and so many nice little touches that a big-time hoops fan like myself couldn't have loved the experience more. I was playing against the Lakers, and Kobe threw down a slam but landed off-balance. As he regained his balance, he extended his arms and did his little airplane move he throws out on very rare occasions. I watched Greg Oden shuffle down the court like an old man who'd lost his cane. I'm not trying to knock on Oden, but that's exactly how he checks out of plays when he's crashed the boards on the other end! This isn't the first hoops game to throw in some flair on marquee players, but the unique traits extend to the bench. I know we toss around the phrase, "It looks like a real game" too often, but this time I mean it -- I watch probably a hundred NBA regular-season games a year (I'm hardcore, baby), and 2K Sports got this right. Sure, there are a few mishaps along the way. Don Nelson looks like a melted marshmallow and Kobe looks like an alien, but the good far outpaces the bad. Add to the mix dynamic crowds that slowly fill in during the first quarter or don't even show for a Bobcat's game and you have the most accurate portrait of the NBA to date. And that 2K Sports got not only the current era but a decade's worth of MJ's history right is pretty impressive. Of course, none of this means squat if NBA 2K11 plays like crap. Presentation and a cool Jordan mode didn't absorb all of 2K Sports' time. Plenty was done to refine and improve the gameplay. I have to imagine the goal was to fool you into thinking you were actually playing in the NBA. Mission accomplished. If you've played past NBA 2K games, you're in for a shock when you first play NBA 2K11. This game is no joke. The AI has been upgraded even on the lower difficulties to keep you on your toes. These guys are ball hawks and will snatch errant outlet passes, clog the passing lanes, and make it tough to get the ball inside. And if your defense isn't solid? You're gonna get destroyed.

The animations in this game are great from start to ending! 9.0

Control Mechanics:
Also improved are the control mechanics. There have been a ton of tweaks and a simplification of things like IsoMotion -- for breaking ankles -- but the basic gist is that you now have 1-to-1 control over every movement and you won't find yourself making moves you didn't intend to make. The days of easily shaking a defender out of his shoes and dunking on every play are gone, but the level of control is outstanding. And most of the time, when I screw up, it's because I made the wrong choice, not because the game boned me. The one exception is the stick passing mechanic. Selecting a target and passing, works well, but it's a bit loose. Sometimes I think I'm aimed at the player I want and then, because of the slight movement of my thumb against the stick, I veer off and throw the pass to someone else. When you mix in the ridiculous ball-hawking nature of the AI, well, I got hosed a few times. Fortunately, you can also use icon-passing for better accuracy, which helps a lot when using the easy (and great) play-calling system.

The control mechanics are alright but me personally i like the old controls better 5.0


Final Mix up of the game:
I'll also warn that there are still a few bugs out there and times when the AI will do weird things, but these are pretty rare. Dominique caught a pass at the arc, then took two steps back and shot one of the dumbest three's in history for no apparent reason. On a fast break, Tony Parker stopped at the foul line to shoot a jumper (that he missed) even though no one pursued him past mid-court. NBA 2K11 plays like a dream 99 percent of the time. But there's still that 1 percent when things go sideways.

Overall Rating of NBA 2K11 From my prospective 9.5!

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Fable 3
Platforms:
Xbox 360, PC

Genre:
Adventure

Publisher:
Microsoft

Developer:
Lionhead Studios

ESRB Rating:
Mature

Release Date:
10/26/2010

Synopsis:
Players pick up in Albion a generation after your hero from Fable II apparently fixed everything and kicked general butt. Fable III does an eloquent job of remembering your Fable II character's gender (from game start -- not post-gender-change potion), but not much else from the previous game carries over in a way that forbids newcomers to the series. After a run-in with your tyrant of an older brother, your character flees the sheltered castle life with your butler (John Cleese) and arms master (Bernard Hill) to begin raising an army to overthrow the king and take the throne for yourself. The catch is, once you've taken the throne, your character actually has to rule. This is where Fable III enters uncharted territory. Plenty of games put players in charge of managing social ecosystems (Sim City, Command & Conquer, etc.) but few role-playing games have ever asked players to focus on the narrow role of a ruler. Probably because the realities of monarchy are very boring and stressful. Fable III makes the stressful part especially clear by attaching a dollar amount to your success or failure as a ruler. Without revealing plot spoilers, know that your character is asked to come up with a certain amount of money in a certain amount of time -- or else suffer a consequence similar to "rock falls, everybody dies."

Synopsis rating 7.5 I really Like it!

Gameplay:
In Fable Three the gameplay is really smooth not glitchy or anything sometimes buggy but thats hardly ever the gameplay is just like the other fables but with a better look and not the old general look like the other fables have. The gameplay is much better then the other Fables so if your tired of the old other gameplay I really suggest this alot more. Same Controls and everything just like as the old fables.

Gameplay rating: 8.0

Graphics:
The Graphics in Fable 3 are absolutely amazing they are way better then the other fables if you want this game for the good graphics.. Shoot i would buy it but i have it already. The graphics are crystal clear, much more detailed, and just all out better. The graphics are very suburb and just good! Trust me! They are.

Graphics rating: 9.0

Multiplayer:
This game really doesn't have a mulitplayer like call of duty no game modes like that its mostly just co-op campaign which is really different and thats what i really like. Co-op campaign lets you play with your friend in the campaign and beat it together or you could do it solo. I love beating the game over and over with friends because its fun and sometimes challenging and just flat out different then the other fables.

Multiplayer rating: 7.9

Overall rating for Fable 3: 9.7!

Upcoming Date Releases!

November:

Modern Warfare 3 Released on November 8th, 2011. Xbox 360 and PS3.

Spelunker HD PlayStation 3 Only Release Date: November 23rd 2011

Magicka: The Stars are Left PC Only, Release Date: November 24th, 2011

Puss In Boots -- The Game Xbox 360, Release Date: November 25th, 2011

Voltron: Defender of the Universe PlayStation 3, Release Date: November 29th, 2011

National Geographic Challenge! Xbox 360, Release Date: November 29th, 2011

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus PlayStation 3, Release Date: November 29th, 2011

Sly 2: Band of Thieves PlayStation 3, Release Date: November 29th, 2011

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves PlayStation 3, Release Date: November 29th, 2011

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Xbox 360, Release Date: November 30th, 2011

Generator Rex: Agent of Providence Xbox 360, Release Date: November 30th, 2011

If anyone wants to add more to the month of November just Post Them below! But I think i got them all.

December:
Two Worlds II: Pirates of the Flying Fortress Xbox, Release Date: December 6th, 2011

Just Dance 3 PlayStation 3, Release Date: December 6th, 2011

4-in-1 Action Pack PlayStation 3, Release Date: December 6th, 2011

Gears of War 3: Raam's Shadow Xbox 360, December 13th, 2011

Rocksmith (The Complete Real Guitar Kit) PlayStation 3, Release Date: December 13th, 2011

Eat Them! PlayStation 3, Release Date: December 21st, 2011

Risk: Factions PlayStation 3, Release Date: December 21st, 2011

More Releases will be added tommorrow! For The Month of December.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Information

Release Date: 11/11/11
Developers: Bethesda Game Studios
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Multiplayer: None
ESRB: M (Blood and Gore; Intense Violence; Sexual Themes; Use of Alcohol)

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Synopsis

Skyrim is not a direct sequel to Oblivion, but a new chapter in the Elder Scrolls series, set 200 years after the events of Oblivion. In the preamble to Skyrim, the Empire began ceding territory to the Elven nations it once ruled, because there was no heir to the Emperor's throne, during a bloody war between the Empire and the Elven "Aldmeri Dominion". The Blades had no one to defend, and gradually died, were murdered, or secluded themselves from the rest of the world. After the king of Skyrim was assassinated, a civil war broke out among the native Nord race the majority being those who wished for Skyrim to secede from the Empire, and the rest being those who wished for Skyrim to stay in the Empire.
As with previous Elder Scrolls games, Skyrim begins with the player character as an unknown prisoner, on the way to Helgen for their own execution for being mistaken as a member of the Stormcloaks, a rebel group founded by the king's assassin, Ulfric Stormcloak, the Jarl of Windhelm and pretendant to the throne of Skyrim. As the player character is about to be beheaded, a dragon arrives, destroying the town and interrupting the execution. The player eventually learns that Skyrim's civil war is last in a sequence of prophetic events foretold by the Elder Scrolls, which also foretell of the return of Alduin, the Nordic Dragon-god of destruction. Alduin is prophesied to consume the world with his servants, the Jills (a race of black Dragons). The player character is the last Dovahkiin (Dragonborn), a dragon hunter anointed by the gods to help fend off the threat Alduin poses to Skyrim and Tamriel. Aiding the player is Esbern (voiced by Max von Sydow), one of the last Blades.

Following the Dragon attack on Helgen, the player character can choose to escape either with an Imperial soldier or a Stormcloak rebel. Following the escape, the main questline has the player travel to the nearby town of Riverwood. The player is asked to travel to the city of Whiterun, to request aid from the Jarl. The Jarl agrees to send a detachment of soldiers to Riverwood, and asks the player to aid his court-wizard in return. The player discovers a Word-Wall in the process, learning their first "Thu'um", the shouts used by the early Nords.
Upon returning to Whiterun, the player is asked to help defend the city from an attacking Dragon. The player character absorbs the soul of the Dragon upon its death, and learns from the Whiterun soldiers that he may be a Dragonborn, able to naturally speak the dragon language and absorb their souls. After returning to the Jarl with news of the Dragon's defeat, the player is summoned to meet with the Greybeards, an order of monks who live in seclusion on the slopes of the Throat of the World, in their temple of High Hrothgar. The Greybeards further train the player in the Way of the Voice, teaching the player more powerful Thu-um's and instructing the player on the destiny and role of the Dragonborn. As a further test, the Greybeards instruct the player to retrieve the legendary Horn of Jurgen Windcaller. However, the player discovers the Horn has been stolen. The player discovers the thief to be Delphine, Riverwood's innkeeper, who turns out to be one of the last surviving members of The Blades. Delphine and the player witness Alduin awakening a Dragon from a burial mound, and after defeating the Dragon, she instructs the player to locate Esbern, another Blade, known to be hiding in the sewers of Riften.
The player character learns from the Greybeards leader that the ancient Nords used an Elder Scroll against Alduin, inadvertently sending him forward in time. The player is instructed to locate an Elder Scroll within a Dwemer ruin and uses it to travel back in time and learn the powerful "Dragonrend" shout to combat Alduin. Armed with the knowledge of how the ancient Nords defeated Alduin, the player battles Alduin on the summit of the Throat of the World. Overpowered by the player, Alduin flees to Sovngarde, the location of the Nordic afterlife. The player learns that Dragonsreach, the palace of the Jarl of Whiterun, was originally built to trap and hold a Dragon. The Jarl of Whiterun refuses to allow the player to utilise Dragonsreach and possibly endanger the city while the civil war between the Stormcloaks and the Imperial Legion still rages. With the help of the Greybeards, the player calls a council between General Tullius and Ulfric Stormcloak, succesfully calling for peace while the Dragon threat exists.
The player summons and traps a dragon named Odahviing in Dragonsreach, learning from the Dragon that Alduin has fled to Sovngarde through a portal located high in the mountains, at an ancient fort called Skuldafn. Odahviing, impressed with the player's Thu'um and ability to capture him, agrees to fly the player to Skuldafn, claiming Alduin has shown himself as weak and undeserving of leadership over the Dragons. Upon arrival at Skuldafn, the player is able to travel to Sovngarde and meets with Ysgramor, the legendary Nord who, along with his Five Hundred Companions, drove the Elves out of Skyrim. Ysgramor informs the player that Alduin has placed a soul-snare in Sovngarde, allowing him to gain strength by devouring the souls of deceased Nords arriving at Sovngarde. The player meets up with the three heroes of Nordic legend who defeated Alduin originally, and, with their help, confronts Alduin in Sovngarde and destroys him.

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Gameplay

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a game where you don't necessarily have a "set path". You may go as you wish, and roam wherever you desire. You can go on foot, or you can ride on a horse. You even have the option to "fast-travel" to cities that you don't feel like walking all the way to. During the game, you are given quests to complete. These quests may not be the same for every Skyrim player, as they could change depending on your actions with the Radient Story system. You will also notice in the game something which is called non-player characters, which are characters that are not necessarily important, but put a feel to the game. You can interact with these NPCs and have conversations with them. NPCs can either become with you, or against you, depending, once again, on your actions. You can also join something called factions, which are basically groups, or "clans". When you join a faction, you have your own base or headquarters where you can also complete quests there. Economy is also a factor in the game, which partly depends on your actions as well.

Now, let's move on to the development of your character. When you first start the game, you are presented with the liberty of choosing from either the human, elven, or zoomorphic human races. Each is different from the other, from skill to appearance. One of your main goals in Skyrim is to boost your player's skill. In Skyrim, you level up "naturally", so it goes along smoothly with the game as you play it, which wasn't the case in previous Elder Scrolls games. When you level up, you choose something called a perk, which is an ability in a specific field. You can also keep the perks for later on in the game if you wish. Once your player has reached level 50, this is when leveling up reaches its point where it takes extremely long to reach the next level.

The "heads up!" display is shown when one of your three attributes is low. Your player has three attributes: Health, Magicka, and Stamina. Health is lost from combat, and you can heal it with potions, spells, or by simply resting. When all of your health is gone, your player dies. Magicka is lost from using spells. Magicka will slowly increase back anyway by itself, but you can also increase it back with potions and such like Health. Stamina is lost through jumping, running fast (sprinting), or attacking with power. You can restore Stamina almost the same way you can restore Magicka and Health. Your player has something called an inventory, which is found by going to the menu. The items in the inventory are shown all around in 3D for you to see the full depth of them. When in battle, your weapon, armor, and magic determine how well you do. To improve weapon and armor, you can go to forges. For magic, that improves naturally. Weapons are in one hand, and Magic is in the other hand, and can be switched in the menu. You can also use shields to help defend yourself in battle. Blunt, bladed and hacking weapons are usually used for close combat fights. With magic, there are a total of 85 spells for you to use. All the spells have different functions and abilities. The bow and arrow, a special type of weapon, can be used both for short and long range attacks. You can also "pickpocket" in this game, by simply going up to someone and taking something from their pocket! You must do it in a sneaky mannar, as you don't want to get in trouble!

The wildlife in Skyrim varies from mere hounds, to dragons. Dragons can be a hassle to deal with, as they are difficult to slay. Some dragons are not enemies, some may be friendly towards your player. Dragons are "infinite" in the game, and may attack cities at any point in time. One last detail in Skyrim's gameplay that is different from previous games is how you must always be cautious of your items, as if they are damaged, you must either repair them or pay to repair them. They may even become so damaged that they are no longer usable.

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Graphics

In Skyrim, there are several characteristics in the graphical sense that distinguish it from previous games in the series. One that has been noticed as a dramatic change is the shadows; they are so detailed and precise, and just incredible to look at. The texture has also made a huge difference in the game. It is very detailed and looks like a lot of work was put into it. Other obvious changes such as just plain out graphics in general were improved as well, and makes the game a much more enjoyable experience.

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Controls

The controls are not that difficult to get the hang of, but here is a chart showing all the buttons and controls in Skyrim, for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC:

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Overall Comments

Although there is no Multiplayer experience in the game, the single player experience definitely makes up for that. This games seems like a lot of work was put into it, and it definitely paid off. Skyrim is the ultimate experience for someone who is into spells and old fashioned type of things. If you haven't played this kind of game, it's a game you will definitely want to try out. Overall, it is a game where you can play the game without getting infuriated, and just enjoy the ride.

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Overall Rating: 10/10


This game has completely NAILED it! I had a hard time trying to find something wrong with it! Definitely a game you want to buy as soon as possible!
This game is a must-buy!

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The game is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is based on Nevada, California, and Arizona, comprising three metropolitan cities: Los Santos, based on Los Angeles, San Fierro, based on San Francisco and Las Venturas, based on Las Vegas, with deserts, rivers, forests and a mountain separating the cities. Set in late 1992,[12] San Andreas revolves around the gang member Carl "CJ" Johnson returning home from Liberty City to Los Santos, San Andreas, after learning of his mother's murder. CJ finds his old friends and family in disarray. Over the course of the game, CJ gradually unravels the plot behind his mother's murder while exploring his own business ventures.

The gameplay of this Grand Theft Auto is much like the previous two. The gameplay consists of a third person shooter and driving game. Rockstar has allowed more customization than previous GTA's. It allows the changing of clothing, accessories, haircuts, jewellery and tattoos. They also allow players to use the new feature of going to a gym and "pumping iron". Like other GTA's players can take part in combat wether it is done by a gun or your fists. Players can use many forms of transportation. This involves driving, flying, walking, swimming, sailing , and biking. Your character can take part in missions within your "Gang" wether attacking rival gangs or stealing from the government. New things that were not in previous games
Gang wars
Car modification
Burglary
Minigames
Money
Multiplayer
Overall gameplay rating: 10

The graphics in this game are very good for the time it was released[2004]. The cars are very detailed and so is the city. But sadly it is not even close to HD.
Overall graphics rating: 7

Cities of California
San Andreas
Los Santos
San Fierro
Las Venturas