The Master Chief's iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience where each game is delivered over time. Whether you're a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.
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For the amound of content this collection has it is definitely worth the money. Not only do you get to play a remastered version of Halo 2, but you get to enjoy every single games original multiplayer experience to it's fullest. All maps ever released for the series and even a couple extras thrown in. What more could a fan ask for. :3
My Best Buy number: 570678500
What's great about it: 4 full games for the price of 1
What's not so great: They only remastered Halo 2 this time around
Fans of the Super Smash Bros franchise love the action-packed, fast-paced combat the games deliver, as well as the opportunity to take on some of the most beloved Nintendo characters in heated battle. Where else could you fight Mario, go head-to-head with Mega Man or take on Pikachu? Get ready to step into the ring once more in a stunningly rendered world where you — and your friends — can smash the competition.Return to an exciting world of epic battles with Super Smash Bros. as you fight your way through a host of fan-favorite opponents. Journey through striking stages inspired by the most popular classic Nintendo games. Challenge a host of familiar faces to battle, including Mario, Link, Samus and Pikachu, or take on new contenders, such as Mega Man, Little Mac and Palutena, the Goddess of Light from the Kid Icarus games. Leap into battle as your own personalized Mii characters. Wage intense battles using a variety of control methods, including Nintendo GameCube controllers, the controller of choice for hardcore players. Connect with amiibo for even more fast-paced fun. Customize your fighter's move sets for when you're playing locally or online. Experience all the stunning beauty of the Super Smash Bros. world rendered in vivid high-definition. Challenge family and friends locally or online, or seek out new competition from around the globe in online For Fun or For Glory matches. The battle is on — are you ready to fight your way to victory?
Sanctuary is a place of peace and safety, but you know this hasn't always been the case. Two decades ago the Prime Evils plagued your world, but thanks to the tireless combat waged by the Barbarians, Demon Hunters, Monks, Witch Doctors and Wizards their reign of terror came to an end. Now whispers are circulating in the city of Tristram, the place where it all began, and rumor has it that a new menace is coming. Heroes must rise to the call of battle once more and defend Sanctuary against the demon hordes. Raise your weapon, sharpen your skills and join the quest — before it's too late.Return to the world of Sanctuary to wage war against the forces of evil in this action-packed Ultimate Evil Edition, which combines the thrilling Diablo III with the critically acclaimed Reaper of Souls expansion pack. Choose your identity from one of the five original customizable classes, including Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor and Wizard, or select the all-new Crusader class that lets you don fortified armor and rain down holy vengeance on the powers of darkness. Jump into the action of Reaper of Souls when you set out on an epic quest through frightening and awe-inspiring landscapes where peril lurks around every corner on the journey to the legendary city of Westmarch. Decimate demonic foes in fast-paced combat as you fight your way to the ultimate opponent — Malthael, the Angel of Death, a terrifying enemy bent on the ultimate destruction of the innocent denizens of Sanctuary. Feel the freedom of an expansive open world with Adventure mode, which lets you unleash your powers anywhere at any time as you strike down any demon foolish enough to cross your path. Track down the elder evil in randomized objectives that allow you to explore Sanctuary in new ways and earn bounties. Descend into the depths of fully randomized dungeons with Nephalem Rifts that deliver hours of replayability and tons of loot. Quest with advanced players and boost your stats with Apprentice mode. Personalize your loot by seeking out The Mystic, a mysterious artisan who takes your gear to the next level. Fight alone or with friends in four-player same-screen mode or online multiplayer mode. Receive the Infernal Pauldrons with pre-order — exclusive transmogrifiable shoulder plates honed to a deadly sharpness that are wearable in level one and provide enhanced health, life regeneration and cooldown reduction. Your might is needed to defend Sanctuary from the malevolent drive of a demon army — it's time to shoulder your weapon and leap into the fray once again.
Twenty years have passed since the Prime Evils were defeated and banished from the world of Sanctuary. Now, you must return to where it all began — the town of Tristram — and investigate rumors of a fallen star, for this is an omen that the End Times have begun. Pre-order Diablo III and get an exclusive Infernal Helm in-game item to outfit all five mortal heroes of Sanctuary — the Witch Doctor, Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Wizard and Monk — from level one. The Infernal Helm confers a +EXP bonus to help you whip your characters into tip-top shape.
Prepare yourself for the next generation in multiplayer gaming, envisioned and brought to life by the co-creators of the mega-successful Call of Duty franchise and Vince Zampella and Jason West, co-founders of Infinity Ward. Get ready for innovative, immersive and awe-inspiring first-person action in an all-new universe that juxtaposes the ideas of small vs. giant, natural vs. industrial and man vs. machine. Choose on which side you fall, arm yourself, and prepare for battle. Explosive combat moments and an entirely new experience are coming your way.Prepare for action like never before as you step into an elevated multiplayer combat experience you have to experience to believe. While maintaining the fast-paced online action that you love, Titanfall introduces the heroic Campaign mode-style set pieces to the multiplayer experience for intense rounds that take you deeper into the game than ever. You have the freedom to choose between becoming an elite assault pilot or fighting your way as an agile, heavily armed, 24' Titan in gigantic-size battles that will get your adrenaline pumping. Titanfall creators studied fundamental combat and movement and provide players with the ability to change tactics on the fly, attacking or escaping depending on the situation, for a more realistic experience. By combining a proven pedigree and long-lasting game-design experience with an entirely new approach to first-person gameplay, Titanfall ushers in the next era of multiplayer gaming action.
I'd wait till this game drops in price before you decide to purchase. As it stands now it is not worth the full price when it is just half a game. It is fun though.
My Best Buy number: 570678500
What's great about it: Fast paced online multiplayer
What's not so great: it's ONLY online required multiplayer
Microsoft Xbox One: The Xbox One is your all-in-one media center. Its powerful hardware delivers impressive graphics and detailed game worlds, plus it also offers an impressive lineup of video streaming apps to bring you movies, TV shows, sports and more in HD.The wireless controller was refined through hundreds of tests to emerge as Microsoft's most advanced controller to date. There are more than 40 improvements over the Xbox 360 controller, including everything from a more comfortable design and improved response time to additional rumble motors that can deliver more dynamic haptic feedback.Kinect is bundled in, delivering motion capture technology that allows you to step into your games and control them by moving your body. It also includes voice recognition, so your games and apps respond to the sound of your voice. Navigating the Xbox One's dynamic menus is simple and convenient; just swipe your hand, speak commands or use the included wireless controller.Advanced TV hardware required. Games, add-ons and media content sold separately. Initial setup and some games and features require broadband Internet; ISP fees apply. Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately). Multiplayer between Xbox 360 and Xbox One not supported. See Xbox.com/XboxOne.
This new generation of consoles should not have any problems running at resolutions almost a decade old. Why people choose to ignore this major flaw is beyond me. It is a nice system and the games that do run at 1080p look great, but it should be expected as the standard every time.
Prepare yourself for a whole new level of entertainment with this PlayStation 4 Console Destiny Bundle, which features a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, headset and Destiny game disc. Experience thrilling virtual worlds in arresting clarity, plus a host of streaming media waiting at your fingertips. Team up with your friends to execute missions and dominate the court, or brutalize the competition by connecting with gamers around the world with PSN and PlayStation Plus. There's never a dull moment when you're armed with this entertainment powerhouse.In the ruins of a destroyed solar system, only one city remains in what used to be Earth. Accept the role of a Guardian in Destiny and wield their amazing powers as you work with your Fire Team to explore the red dunes of Mars, lush jungles of Venus and all the other mind-blowing landscapes left behind in the devastation of what once was. Team up with friends to carry out co-operative Strikes and explore exciting multiplayer maps. Arm yourself to the teeth with an enormous arsenal of weapons sure to destroy even the most lethal foes. Wage epic battles with other online players in the struggle to salvage humanity's future. Our planet is depending on you — can you return Earth to its former glory?
Everything changed with the arrival of the Traveler. It sparked a Golden Age when our civilization spanned our solar system, but it didn't last. Something hit us, knocked us down. The survivors built a city beneath the Traveler, and have begun to explore our old worlds, only to find them filled with deadly foes.You are a Guardian of the last safe city on Earth, able to wield incredible power. Defend the City. Defeat our enemies. Reclaim all that we have lost.
New IP that seems very promising. Having played the beta the mechanics and premise of the game are fun. Only thing that is worrisome is the possible lack of content. With only 4 worlds to explore at launch, the game might end up feeling a little too repetitive too soon. Other than that it seems like a must have for 2014.
My Best Buy number: 570678500
What's great about it: Co-op friendly
What's not so great: Not as vast as it was made out to be
Long before he tore down the walls of Olympus, before he was known as "The Ghost of Sparta" and before only rage consumed every fiber of his being, Kratos was a mere mortal. After being tricked by Ares into murdering his wife and child — the only people he ever loved — Kratos has broken the blood oath that bound him to Ares and has sworn to avenge the deaths of his family. But oaths to Olympus are not so easily broken.Return to Greece and become the legendary Spartan general, Kratos, in God of War: Ascension. Embark on a gut-wrenching journey for salvation from the guilt that tortures your soul as you fight to punish those responsible for taking what's most precious to you and avenge the deaths of your wife and child. New combat and puzzle mechanics build on the epic God of War gameplay, and now for the first time in the God of War franchise, you can take the battle online and fight in brutal eight-player, objective based combat. Align yourself to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon or Ares and earn their Favor to gain unique customization options. Fight through the madness that plagues your mind as you spill the blood of the guilty to free yourself from the chains that bind you. When you've lost everything, the only escape is through Ascension.
The wind blows freely down the corridor of what was once a canyon of skyscrapers populated by million-dollar businesses, employees in suits and citizens on cell phones. A constant stream of yellow taxi cabs used to flow steadily down the asphalt streets. Now, Mother Nature has reclaimed what was hers, and vegetation engulfs the massive cities in patches. A modern plague outsmarted our civilized medicine, so now our cities now lie abandoned, and what's left of the American population is forced to do whatever it takes to survive. Neighbors who were friends, now kill each other for a loaf of bread — or a rifle — whatever they can get their hands on to help them live another day. In this decimated democracy, two individuals join up to work together in order and attempt the dangerous journey across the country. Will these two be able to survive the trek — or will they be The Last of Us?Developed by Naughty Dog, the creators of the popular Uncharted franchise, comes The Last of Us. Carefully blending elements of survival and action, The Last of Us defines a genre by placing you in the heart of the adventure to outlast a modern plague on your journey across the decimated United States. Playing as Joel, a survivor, and Ellie, a teenage girl who is much braver and wiser than her age would suggest, you must work together to fend off dangerous foes, terrifying enemies and other survivors who will do anything to save themselves. Every minute of every hour of every day is a struggle to outlive the next person you encounter — do you have the mental and physical strength to make it?