Game Preview 8 - Resistance:Fall of Man
Platform available: PS3Release date: November 17 (PS3 launch game)
Get this right! The aliens are descending onto Earth on November 17 and you will be given a PS3 controller to fight them off! Okay, I will cut the hogwash. Resistance: Fall of Man is a first-person shooter (FPS) PS3 launch game by Isomniac. The story of this game totally cancels out the occurrence of World War 2 and in its place, the game says that a war between humans and the Chimerans (the alien race that is bent on invading Earth) had broken out in 1951. You play as a US soldier sent to defend our beloved planet and at your disposal, are a wide variety of weapons. They include the usual ones like rifles and shotguns, as well as the weird ones like … … hey, what are their names? You have a rocket launcher that shoots like the one in real life, but upon pressing the secondary fire button, what you will be getting is the firing of multiple smaller rockets all at once. And there is this weapon that allows you to shoot a plasma ball. Immediately after shooting, change to another weapon and shoot all the bullets into that plasma ball. As far as I know, the plasma ball will burst and all the bullets will be scattered, killing the enemies in the vicinity. Another weapon splits out some kind of sticky goo, slowing down the process of the enemies. It has the ability to explode too and I think it works very much like a grenade. As I mentioned earlier, these are some of the weird weapons, which do not exist in real life. I love the idea of the BFG from Doom 3 reappearing in this game. That is a cool weapon. Talking about killing off enemies, there are also varied forms of the Chimeran race. Some look like spiders (image below), while others look like the Striders from Half-Life 2. You can expect some real funny-looking ones.
As promising as the single-player sounds, it is also believed that the multiplayer will support 40 players at one go. Big battlefield, indeed. When finished, the game will support the HD format of 1080p, which makes for truly amazing graphics. Perhaps you may have nightmares after playing this game. How real will the enemies look? All these information so far looks nice and I hope it will lead to a very nice game. Okay, just keep your fingers crossed.
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Get your first taste of next-gen gaming with the Xbox 360! Lots of accessories and cool games coming up for the Xbox 360. Accessories like the Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive, Racing Wheel, Live Vision camera and many more! Games like Forza Motorsport 2, Gears of War, Too Human, Mass Effect, Blue Dragon and counting! Possibly the best entertainment gadget -- until the PS3 and Wii enter the arrival hall for some competition.
Looking even slimmer and seductive than the first DS, and to a certain extent, the PSP, the DS Lite has the ability to win you over just with its good looks. The glossy white finish resembles an Apple product too. Okay, here are the upcoming games: Final Fantasy 3, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Mario Hoops 3-on-3, DS Air, Elite Beat Agents and many more! Oh, wait, the Opera Nintendo DS Browser, which allows you to surf the Internet on your DS/DS Lite, is also making a visit soon. And here's another piece of news: A DS Lite with Final Fantasy 3 characters printed on it (image above) is also visiting. Roll out the red carpet!
First, it was Pentium 4, which contains only 1 core. Then it was Duo Core, containing 2 cores. And now? Core2Duo, which means 2 times Duo Core -- okay, that's a powerful 4 cores in one. This is currently the most powerful chip in the market (it even tops the offering by AMD) and there is no reason for you not to get it -- unless, of course, the price. Fancy launching 4 or more games at once? You can and that is without lag. Fantastic!
You have a wide variety of mice to select from in the stores, from the Razer ones, to the Logitech ones, to the ones from Creative. It does not matter which brand you get. Just make sure that the mouse has a sensitivity of at least 1600 dots per inch (dpi) and some programmable buttons for you to toggle with. Otherwise, the more features the manufacturer squeeze in, the better, although some may be superfluous. Ckeck the specifications of the mouse at the back of the packaging box before buying. Good luck with your money!
Make your Xbox 360 an all-rounded entertainment system with this HD DVD drive. Although its sole function is to play HD DVD movies, it is still worth getting (so you can wipe the smug off the PS3 owner's face!). Sporting a design that looks just like the Xbox 360, it will be in stores in time for Christmas (or as many websites put it). Look out for it!
Packed with all the mouth-watering features you will ever need, the PS3 is one console to get -- that is, if you have the cash to spare. The sleek metal finish serves another function: Putting the PS3 in the category of fashion products. The only bad thing is that you need a HDTV to fully benefit from the power of the PS3. To be released on November 11 in Japan and on November 17 in North America, Europe and Australia. Asian countries near Japan can expect the PS3 to arrive between November 11 to November 17. Look out for Powerplay's PS3 pre-launch guide coming soon.
It is time to change the way games are played with the innovative Wii-mote (seriously, how many times have I said this before?) . As far as I know, the Wii will allow users to browse the web!?! Oh my, that's a first! Have you ever used your television set for Internt browsing before? And the Wii's online service, Wii24Connect, will be free -- just like the PS3's, but the only difference is that the Wii will stay connected even after you have switched it off. It is also known that the Wii will have 2 USB ports behind (Can I plug my MP3 player in?) and will be able to play DVDs -- but in a separate attachment. Look out for Powerplay's Wii pre-launch guide coming soon.
Equipped with the force feedback system, this device attempts to make your racing experience more heart-thumping (because it feels too realistic!). Comes with pedals and arriving in stores in November. You can't miss this -- unless of course, you already have another racing wheel for the Xbox 360.
Microsoft is attempting to create more uses for its new Xbox 360 gears with this device. Connect this device to a Windows PC and you will be able to use the Xbox 360 gears with your PC. Talk about value for money when you get the new Xbox 360 gears! Double uses! Get it in December.
Platform available: Wii
Dodging enemy fire has been made simple too. To dodge, just act like what you do in reality. Move your entire body to your right or left, and your character will do the same. It is that natural, thanks to the innovative Wii-mote. Oh yeah, sword-fighting. For the sword-fighting segment, and just like the dodging part, just act natural. Just imagine your enemy on-screen to be real person. What would you do if he's charging at you with a sword? Block, of course! Okay, now see the Wii-mote as a real sword. And just swing the Wii-mote accordingly, just like what you would do in real life. Oh, before I forget, to open doors, just slide the Wii-mote horizontally. From what I can see from the latest trailer, you will be fighting fellow human beings. No, not aliens, not demons, but the bad guys will be holding other people hostage to make the game more interesting and challenging. Ah, that is when the slow-mo comes in handy! As I mentioned earlier, the graphics look surprsingly beautiful. And they are (fortunately)! Look at the screenshot above again and tell me whether the ageing GameCube can achieve that kind of graphics. It just goes to show that the Wii is still capable of displaying impressive visuals, although it only supports the 480p format (the PS3 supports 1080p, the Xbox 360 720p - 720p is the minimum for HD images). If you are planning on purchasing the Wii, Red Steel, without doubt, is one of the must-have games. Absolutely. Perhaps it will be one of the Wii best launch games besides Legend of Zelda:Twilight Princess. Keep your eyes glued for more details soon.
Add a touch of cinematic feel to an already perfect game and you will get one of the best games ever. Playing the game feels like fighting in WW2. Alright, it really feels like it. The game totally transports you to another world, away from reality. And if your mood is down, the soldiers inside the game are on hand to crack some jokes that will make you want to laugh. Too bad the game only lasts 6-8 hours. Wait, there is still multiplayer! Number 3 position on my "all-time greatest Top 10 games".
The multiplayer keeps you coming for more action. Okay, this game in entirely multiplayer, so it has to be good, right? The variety of weapons and strategies that you can deploy make the game much more exciting. This game is just like a can of Pringles: Once you pop, you can't stop. Occupies a number 2 on my "all-time greatest Top 10 games".
Get the whole series of Half-Life 2 games. They are the best! Half-Life 2 is not about pace, but about the engaging storyline that keeps you playing. An acceptable variety of enemies and weapns improves the game. Alright, you have to play them all to experience HL for yourself. Here's the secret: The entire HL series currently occupies the throne for my "all-time greatest Top 10 games". Don't forget the music: It is just as memorable as Halo's, if not more.
Gears of War is a third-person shooter that many believe to be the Halo of 2006 (it is arriving in November). Players will work in teams to fight a race of creatures known as "Locust Horde". Players can even chat online to discuss strategies! The life-like graphics are there to complement the gameplay.
Gather your favorite characters like Snake from Metal Gear Solid and Mario and put them to a fight. What happens? This exclusive Nintendo game marks its debut on the Wii after a good showing as Super Smash Bros. Melee on the GameCube. New characters like Wario and Samus with her amour off will make the game even more exciting.
Feast your eyes on the gorgeous cars as Forza makes a return. The number of cars on offer here is even more impressive than in Need for Speed Most Wanted. If you do not own a car, this is one sure-to-be excellent game you should get in order to satisfy your inner speed demon. Okay, what's stopping Forza 2 from being a fantastic game when the first Forza is already amazing?
Ah, everybody's favorite PS game is back! Engage yourself in an even more exciting game with Snake the situations get more challenging. Oh right, you know it, don't you?
Are you ready to finish the fight with Master Chief? This is the last game in the Halo series and will certainly be ending off in the most fabulous style ever. The final episodes are always great, aren't they? Halo 3 is going to be no exception. Details are still vague right now as work on the game is still ongoing. Okay, just know it that it is going to end off in a bang!
I am talking about the Wii version here, not the GameCube version. With the Wii-mote, this game is going to a whole lot more interesting to play. Swing the Wii-mote and Zelda's sword will swing along. Use the Wii-mote to shoot an arrow just like what you will do in reality. Much is too be expected from this Zelda games. No doubt.
This is the first time that I have heard of the audience in the game reacting to situations (The people in this game will). Push through the crowd in a hurry and you will arouse suspicion. What a realistic game! Prince of Persia meets Splinter Cell? Awesome combination! Potential hit.
Who can deny that Call of Duty 3 is going to be a good game? You played Call of Duty 2 before? Then you should know that playing Call of Duty games beats going to the cinema to watch a WW2 film. With more impressive visuals and the ability to blast through the walls of buildings, expect this to be another extremely well-done WW2 shooter!
The notoriety system from Need for Speed Most Wanted carries forward into this new Need for Speed game, and the excitement tags along! Imagine police chases -- Holloywood style. What's more, this new NFS game boasts some new modes. Most Wanted's police chases plus mountain racing, drifting? Cool, you have to get this!
The second part in the Half-Life 2 episodic content that continues the story, you simply cannot afford to miss this! The episodic content is Valve's way of bringing Half-Life 3 to the players. And yes, there are new monsters to battle in episode 2! Now, keep your eyes wide open, because episode 2 is one of the sequels to one of the finest games ever made. I hope there are new weapons too.
Finally, after a long wait. Command and Conquer 3 is set in the year 2047 and a self-replicating alien substance, Tiberium, has infected Earth. Prevent Tiberium from falling into the wrong hands. In other words, the fate of the Earth lies in your hand. Good luck!
From Chris Taylor, the creator of Total Annihilation, comes another real-time strategy (RTS) game that is set to blow anyone off. Zoom in onto the battlefields and see the hundreds of units fight, be it the land, naval or air forces. Don't forget the strategic and tactical gameplay. Expect another amazing piece of work.
The upper screen will display the almost full, but heavily scaled down, webpage, which is obviously too small for viewing pleasure. You have to select a portion that you want to read and the zoomed in area will be displayed on the lower screen. Now, that sounds a little tedious. Fortunately, there is another method (image below). 
Using this method, both the DS screens will be utilized to display a portion of the webpage. No zooming in is required and the text can instantly be read. However, judging from the screenshot above, the webpage does not seem to appear the same as the one that is seen on the PC. The interface, although occupied by many icons, looks uncluttered, neat and well-organized. 
To input the URL, either the lower touch-screen turns into a virtual keyboad or that you have to wirte out each alphabet manually (image below), which I think may be quite a hassle. 
The Opera Nintendo DS Browser software comes in a package that includes the normal DS game card and extra RAM. Insert and the DS card and launch the browser just like any other game. Insert the extra RAM into the GBA cartridge slot and it will act as cache storage. Do not expect to download anything when using the web browser -- there is simply not enough space! Furthermore, you can only surf one webpage at any given point of time. According to IGN DS, a webpage will take quite a long time to load and the web browser does not even support Flash, movie files, Java and images except .GIF and .JPG formats. Oh, doesn't it defeats the purpose of web surfing then? PSP owners have a better life at web browsing. There is no need for any additional software because the web browsing mechanism is already built in. Not to mention that the PSP screen is bigger and more suitable for web browsing too. Is the Nintendo DS Browser an alternative from conventional web browsing? By the looks of it now, no. Is it just a novelty? I do not know for sure because I have not tried it out, but don't worry, once the English version emerges, I will be one of the first few to grab it off the shelves, and there you go, you will receive the full review of this web browser then. Watch this space!
There is this (non)-game in Japan known as 'Shyaberu DS Oryourinabi', which translates into 'Cook a meal with your DS' in English. However, the electronic cookbook is only available in Japanese, and so are the instructions. Never mind about that, because there are many colorful pictures on hand to help you along. Yeah, I am hoping that they release this (non)-game in English.
While GameBoy Advance Videos featuring cartoons at approximately 45 minutes long already exist, there is still no such thing as DS Video. If Nintendo can do that with the GameBoy, what's stopping it from doing it for the DS Lite? Come on, store the videos in the game cards! Okay, music. Now, I do remember that there is a DS/DS Lite add-on in the market that comes with a 4GB hard drive so that the handheld can be used to play videos and music. Hey, what's the name of the device?
