Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

• Ubisoft
• Ubisoft Montreal
• Modern Action Adventure
• Release: Apr 13, 2010 »
• ESRB: Mature

Sam Fisher is out for blood. In Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, this normally cool cat has honed some extra-sharp edges, but that's what happens when you mess with a man's brood. At one point in the game, a voice-over tells us that the boorish brute is "pure Sam, pure Sam when he's mad," but that simple explanation doesn't say the half of it. The franchise's gruff star is a changed man, and with Conviction, Splinter Cell is a changed series. This is not the challenging stealth purebred you'd expect, but rather a more approachable kind of stealth-action mongrel. You still silently snoop about in the shadows, but features you'd expect in a Splinter Cell game, and even in stealth games in general, simply aren't present. You can't move bodies out of plain sight, you don't pick locks, and you can't choose to knock your foes out--only kill them outright. Yet the new mark-and-execute feature helps make up for a bit of that lost spark by providing tense thrills of a different sort, and fantastic storytelling will keep you invested in the campaign. But if you really want to see Conviction at its best, you should grab a buddy and sneak your way through the shadows of the cooperative campaign. The joys of coordinating attacks and wriggling out of a tough jam make co-op play a knockout, and its flexibility will keep you coming back again and again.

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Prison Break: The Conspiracy (XBOX360)

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Prison Break: The Conspiracy

• Deep Silver
• ZootFly
• Adventure
• Release: Apr 1, 2010 »
• ESRB: Teen

Prison Break: The Conspiracy is an action-adventure video game based on the first season of the Fox television series Prison Break, released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

It was released on March 19, 2010 in Germany, March 26, 2010 in the United Kingdom and Europe, and March 30, 2010 in North America. The game had been in development for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for release in February 2009, but was canceled when Brash Entertainment closed down. However, ZootFly continued the development and self-funded the project for 13 months. Once the game was polished and nearly finished, it was picked up by new publisher Deep Silver

Prison life is difficult to emulate within the realm of video games. Because you always have the choice to turn off a torturous game and move on to something more fulfilling, the feeling of being locked away in a suffocating cell with no hope for freedom is hard to accurately convey through digital media. However, Prison Break: The Conspiracy does an admirable job of making every moment within its world mimic the utter hopelessness one must feel when trapped behind bars. This claustrophobic reenactment of the now-defunct television series never even reaches the level of tolerable. There's no reprieve from the boring fist fights and tedious stealth missions that constantly assault you throughout these eight-hours of grueling monotony. The story may appeal to fans of the series who long to interact with virtual representations of their favorite characters, but even the most ardent Prison Break fanatic should stay far away from The Conspiracy.

The Conspiracy cannot even give fans of the show the pleasure of controlling one of their favorite characters from the television series. Instead, you assume the role of Tom Paxton, a character created just for this game. Although he appears to be an ordinary prisoner--one convicted of first-degree murder--he is really a covert agent working for The Company. Your job is to do some sleuthing around the big house to figure out why Michael Scofield is really behind bars and ensure that his brother, Lincoln Borrows, goes through with his electric-chair execution. The various alliances and under-the-table dealings you must engage in may pique the interest of those who are intrigued by the shady lives of convicts, but the abrasive voice acting and stilted animations make it difficult for the uninitiated to be pulled into the layers of underhanded partnerships.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4

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Developer(s)	Dimps, Sonic Team (co-developer)
Publisher(s)	Sega
Composer(s)	Jun Senoue
Native resolution	1080p (PS3, 360) 480p (Wii)[1]
Platform(s)	PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, WiiWare[2]
Release date(s)	Episode 1: Summer 2010
Genre(s)	Platformer
Mode(s)	Single player
Rating(s)	ESRB: E[3] OFLC: G[4]
Media	Digital download
Input methods	Gamepad

There are few gaming franchises that are as polarizing as Sonic the Hedgehog. On one side, you have fans that are fiercely devoted to the Sonic of old--the fast-paced, side-scrolling games that were immensely popular on the Sega Genesis. On the other side, there are equally devoted fans of Sonic's most recent 3D outings. Somewhere in the middle exists a horrible no-man's-land where the two sides of fans continually clash over what the franchise is doing right and what it's doing wrong. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I seemingly functions as a compromise between the two legions of fans--perhaps leaning a bit more toward old-school Sonic fans. It has the classic gameplay of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games, but its portrayal of Sonic himself falls more in line with the recent 3D games.

Gameplay

Gameplay screenshot of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, of the "Splash Hill Zone".

The game will be a two-dimensional side-scrolling platformer reminiscent of the original Sonic games with an emphasis on speed. Players will control only Sonic the Hedgehog, using control mechanics such as the original spin dash and power-ups including Speed Shoes, alongside moves such as the homing attack seen in the 3D entries in the series. Players will be able to use the online leaderboards to compare their fastest times and high scores. Certain parts of the game, such as Special Stages based on the original Sonic the Hedgehog's bonus areas, require player to tilt the playing field in order to affect gravity. This is done via motion controls on the PS3 and Wii versions, whilst the Xbox 360 version uses standard controls.

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How to Train Your Dragon

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Publisher: Activision Inc.

Developer: Griptonite Games

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/23/2010

Based on the upcoming film from DreamWorks Animation, the How to Train Your Dragon™ video game launches gamers into a third-person action-adventure as a Viking hero where they must embark upon an epic quest to become the ultimate dragon trainer. Gamers can play as characters “Hiccup” or Astrid” on the vast Island of Berk, which features expanded locales from the film including Vikings’ Village, Wild Zone, Training Zone and Fight Arena. In this truly larger-than-life adventure, players will train dragons, explore environments and battle in prestigious dragon tournaments as they battle for Viking victory. Plus, gamers can become the Dragon hero of their living room as they square-off with friends and family in endless head-to-head multi-player combat.

• Create Your Very Own Dragon – The “Create Your Dragon” feature allows players to customize six different types of dragons, providing virtually unending combinations of ways to modify your dragon’s appearance.
• Train your Dragon for Battle – “Level Up” your dragon’s speed, power, fire and other abilities through intense training to face the critical Viking challenge of becoming the ultimate dragon trainer. Then use your arsenal of trained dragons to battle friends in a variety of unique environments.
• Pick up Where the Movie Left Off – Players enjoy an all-new post-movie adventure as they jump into battle as their favorite characters. Explore the picturesque Island of Berk as Hiccup or Astrid in Adventure Mode or experience fierce battle action in Arena Mode as you fight for your crown as ultimate dragon warrior.
• Head-to-Head Multiplayer Mode – Arcade mode allows friends to select their dream team of four individually customized dragons or dragons chosen from the arcade roster, then jump in and battle against each other. In addition to Astrid and Hiccup, additional characters are playable in Multiplayer Mode including Tuffnut T., Ruffnut T., Fishlegs, and Snotlout.
• Mini-Games – Mini games include Ice Sculpting, Looping Race, Flying Sheppard, Memory Torch, and Puzzle Dragon. Excelling in Mini-Games earns players experience points toward leveling up your dragon, winning gold and other items to help care for dragons

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MotoGP 09/10 (PS3, XBOX360)

Publisher: Capcom Entertainment

Developer: Monumental Games

Category: Sports

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/23/2010

Also available on:
• PS3

MotoGP 09/10 takes the series in an exciting new direction rewarding players for their racing style and skill on the track. Gamers will get all the riders, tracks and teams from the official 2009 MotoGP season AND free downloadable content from the 2010 season as it unfolds. The free update means gamers will be able to play the most up to date MotoGP season content earlier than ever before.

MotoGP 09/10 will feature an all new ‘Arcade’ mode where players must complete different race challenges before the time runs out. Time bonuses will be awarded for those who take risks on the track but losing concentration will mean you face time being deducted making this an exciting gameplay addition for racing game fans. Run out of time and your chances of living the MotoGP dream will be over.

Complementing Arcade mode is the introduction of a fully realised ‘Career’ mode which provides an expansion to the MotoGP experience. Players take control of their MotoGP championship both on and off the track competing in the races and managing their team as they try to build their career as a racing pro.

Gamers can compete in a full championship season across all three MotoGP bike classes and pit their skills against players around the globe with the robust online mode.

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Battlefield Bad Company 2

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Title: Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Release Date: Mar 2, 2010
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Digital Illusions CE
Genre: Action - First Person Shooter
Theme: Modern Military
Game Series: Battlefield
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Also Available On: Xbox 360, PS3

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the seqeul to the modern military first person shooter Battlefield Bad Company. Like the first game in this Battlefield sub-series, Bad Company 2, will include a full single player campaign that follows Company 'B', a misfit group of soldiers sent into the heat of battle in a fictional war between the United States and Russia.

Players will fight through all sorts of fully destructable environments from snowy mountain tops to thick jungles. The game also features dozens of weapons and vehicles which the players will need to get through anything they come across. Battlefield Bad Company 2 also features the same multiplayer mode that you have come to expect from a Battlefield game. The multiplayer mode of includes four playable kits, customized weapons, and experience points which allows for leveling and ranks.

Gameplay

Gameplay in Bad Company 2 resembles that of the original and is set in various environments from South Americaand the mountainous regions along the borders of Russia. Like its predecessor, Bad Company 2 features destructible environments. The system is dubbed "Destruction 2.0," and the level of destruction is extended—players can now completely collapse a building as opposed to only blowing out walls. The video game also introduces bullet drop, a gravitational effect that causes shots from most weapons to drop over long distances. Along withBattlefield Vietnam, Bad Company 2 is one of only two games in the Battlefield series to have blood^[10] without third-party modification.
Bad Company 2 features 15 vehicles, including new additions, such as the UH-60 Black Hawk, a quad bike, a two-man patrol boat, a personal watercraft, a ZU-23 mounted on a BTR-D light tank, and a UAV helicopter controlled via remote computer terminals.

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Scrap Metal (XBOX360)

• Slick Entertainment
• Racing
• Release: Mar 10, 2010 »
• ESRB: Everyone 10+

Source by: www.gamespot.com

Games like Scrap Metal aren't nearly as common as they used to be. Many modern racing games focus so completely on realism that even with hundreds of licensed vehicles on their rosters, there's no room for vans equipped with rocket launchers, muscle cars that come with four machine guns as standard, or even hover cars sporting twin flamethrowers. Scrap Metal features all of these and more. It also affords you ample opportunities to put all 20 of its vehicles through their paces in varied campaign missions and multiplayer races that can be raced either locally or online. The action is frantic and fun, but it's also flawed and frustrating enough that the 1,200 Microsoft points asking price seems steep.

Your garage is another source of irritation. It only has room to accommodate four vehicles, but by the time you beat the 60-plus single-player challenges, you have access to 20. Prize money is used to upgrade a vehicle's speed, grip, armor, and firepower ratings. And given that Scrap Metal is a challenging game, purchasing the right upgrades for the right vehicles is sometimes the only way to progress. As you unlock new vehicles by completing certain challenges or by destroying them during races, you inevitably need to take others out of your garage to make room for them, at which point all of your hard-earned upgrades are lost forever--even if you decide to recall the vehicle from the junkyard later. It's possible to hang onto a favorite vehicle or two throughout your entire career if you choose to, but the first thing you want to do when you unlock a new ride is take it for a test-drive, and there are several challenges that force you to use vehicles that you might otherwise ignore.

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