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Roll out to the city of Port Carverton, and get ready to throw down your best tricks as you shred the city's streets, parks and plazas. In Skate 3, you say goodbye to running from security guards and fighting with skate stoppers and prepare to enter the skater mecca where there is no limit to the tricks you can unleash. Team up with your friends as you take on challenges and pull off sick tricks to take home bragging rights.Skate 3 rolls into the brand-new city of Port Carverton. The city features unique districts, new plazas ready for shredding and endless lines. Team up with up to five of your friends as you strive to become a legendary skater while creating a brand empire. Watch your team's logo plaster the city as your team's popularity grows. No matter what you do in the game — compete in online challenges, create a skate park or have your content downloaded by other gamers — it only increases your progression and your popularity. Take advantage of the all-new Skate School to learn the finer points of skating and to hone your skills. The Hall of Meat is back and all-new total body control bails let you brutalize your skater in the harshest ways imaginable. Grab your board and get ready to change the face of skating.
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Way too familiar...
on June 17, 2012
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
When the first skate came out i immediately was interested to see how it was. When I bought it i was hooked instantly. Pulling off crazy flip tricks in a realistic setting and with realistic physics was a blast. Then the second came out offering a bit more with a much more interesting world and the very useful ability of getting off the board and interacting with objects in the environment. I loved these games and have a ton of recorded in-game footage and photos to prove it.
I was excited to get this one as well since it was yet another skate game. Unfortunately for me, however, I found this game a bit too familiar for me. Yes, there have been refinements and a few new additions to the formula, but largely for me it felt the same.
I don't hate this game, however. I still think this is the best in the series quality wise. If you are a newcomer to the skate franchise then definitely start out with this one. It's not dumbed down or anything like that, but more accessible. There are a bunch of useful and in depth tutorials to help you get the basics down with more advanced ones to help you nail the more difficult tricks. Visuals, gameplay, and other aspects of the game have been refined as well for a better skate experience.
Being able to customize pretty much everything about your skater is still great. There are plenty of options. Being able to customize your own parks is a neat addition as well. I do like the structure of the "story-mode" in this game too.
I just found the experience a bit stale only because I had felt like I had played the game before. There just wasn't enough of new content to keep me interested for very long. I am confident, however, that EA can do new things with the next installment to make it a fresher experience.
I fully recommend this game to those who want to get into the skate series.
I was excited to get this one as well since it was yet another skate game. Unfortunately for me, however, I found this game a bit too familiar for me. Yes, there have been refinements and a few new additions to the formula, but largely for me it felt the same.
I don't hate this game, however. I still think this is the best in the series quality wise. If you are a newcomer to the skate franchise then definitely start out with this one. It's not dumbed down or anything like that, but more accessible. There are a bunch of useful and in depth tutorials to help you get the basics down with more advanced ones to help you nail the more difficult tricks. Visuals, gameplay, and other aspects of the game have been refined as well for a better skate experience.
Being able to customize pretty much everything about your skater is still great. There are plenty of options. Being able to customize your own parks is a neat addition as well. I do like the structure of the "story-mode" in this game too.
I just found the experience a bit stale only because I had felt like I had played the game before. There just wasn't enough of new content to keep me interested for very long. I am confident, however, that EA can do new things with the next installment to make it a fresher experience.
I fully recommend this game to those who want to get into the skate series.
What's great about it: most comprehensive skate,refinements all around, more accesible to newcomers
What's not so great: not much of a change from the second
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisIn the near future, the political climate is as volatile as the battlefield — one wrong move could mean the end. A new breed of soldier has risen from the ashes of the scorched society. A soldier who is trained to be better than the best, a soldier that is outfitted with an arsenal of the most high-tech gear ever assembled — a soldier that can disappear. As Kozak, a soldier in an elite U.S. unit, you're the nation's best and only means of retaliating when a nationalist coup unseats Russia's legitimate president. In these fast-paced, high-stakes missions, the future is now. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier places you in the elite squadron of Ghost Recon. Entrusted with missions that no other soldier can handle, your special training in combat, survival and discretion allows you to ensure your mission's success while remaining invisible. Prepare to enter some of the world's most explosive warzones and spectacular locales, from Africa to the Arctic Circle, and protect the world from an ever-present threat. Fight the battle without stepping foot on the battlefield as you control all-new, heavily armed, unmanned ground and air combat drones. Unleash the devastating firepower of your personal mortar to take out multiple guided rockets simultaneously. Arm yourself to the teeth with an arsenal of more than 50 high-tech weapons, fulfill your mission objectives — and disappear.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
I have always been a fan of tom clancy games. There is usually a ton of polish to each one in terms of gameplay and visuals. GR:Advanced Warfighter is probably the best example of this with the tom clancy name for me.
Unfortunately, future soldier shares none of these characteristics with other tc titles. Right as i got into the single player campaign I could tell that a few things were off.
The visuals are very mediocre. They aren't terrible but they are noticeably bland. I really can't believe how the visuals took this much of a step back when past tom clancy titles from forever ago look a lot better. Now a game doesnt have to be the best looking in order for me to say its a good game. I can still enjoy a game with basic graphics. However, some visual hiccups are less forgivable for me than others. Pop-in in future soldier is a pretty big problem. There were multiple occasions within just an hour of playtime when entire buildings would appear 20-30 feet in front of my character. This is a visual flaw that I can't get used to. It kills the experience for me. As you can imagine, this also means draw distances take a hit as well and in a shooter that's a problem.
It doesn't help that the environments are very uninteresting either. There is hardly any detail added to these levels. They are pretty boring to play through. Nothing exciting to see whatsoever. Thankfully, however, that's not the case with the actual ghosts in your team. Your character and your teammates look pretty good. Each one has their own unique look and they look pretty cool. I think all of the attention went designing them.
I guess i could have looked passed the visual flaws if the game was fun to play. Unfortunately, I didn't find the action very exciting either. The firefights are basic and just end up being more get into cover, pop out, shoot, move up, etc. This isn't really even the problem though. The level design is very linear most of the time offering very little in tactical decision making. There were plenty of firefights i got myself into where I found an alleyway that looked perfect for a flanking opportunity. As I moved into it,however, I saw a indicator in the middle of the screen telling me that I was about to leave the battlefield or something and to return immediately.
There are missions that do focus on stealth as well. These do offer up something better than the firefight focused ones but they are still flawed. There is some satisfaction in crouching to enable your stealth camo and taking out a guard from behind with a stealth kill. Some of the satisfaction is lost, however, when you realize the enemy AI isn't very intelligent at all. There were multiple occasions when I would take out a guard walking around a few yards a away from a group of guards chatting to each other and they wouldn't notice. One of them would have a perfect viewpoint of the dead body and he somehow wouldn't see it.
In some missions you wont have to try very hard at all to avoid the enemy all together. There will be paths in some levels with very low to no enemy population whatsoever. This proves to be boring. There were 2 missions that I remember when I didn't run into more than two enemy guards. I just crouched to activate my stealth camo and then ran through the whole level hardly having to stop to let a guard pass by. Not my type of fun in a game.
When you do have to take out multiple targets, however, you and your teammates are up to the task. You can tag an enemy for each of your squad to take out, give the order to fire, then watch as each of the guards die in a synchronized fashion.
I can't really say much for the multiplayer. I bought the game used and I didn't feel like shelling out 10 more dollars for the multiplayer just to find that I didnt enjoy that part of the game either. I did play the beta for it awhile back and had a decent time with it but 10 dollars is asking a bit too much from me.
I was really excited for this game. It has the tom clancy name on it so of course I'd be interested. For me, however, it didn't have any of the quality I've come to expect from the tom clancy name. If you want to try it to see if you like it definitely rent it first. At least wait for a discount.
Unfortunately, future soldier shares none of these characteristics with other tc titles. Right as i got into the single player campaign I could tell that a few things were off.
The visuals are very mediocre. They aren't terrible but they are noticeably bland. I really can't believe how the visuals took this much of a step back when past tom clancy titles from forever ago look a lot better. Now a game doesnt have to be the best looking in order for me to say its a good game. I can still enjoy a game with basic graphics. However, some visual hiccups are less forgivable for me than others. Pop-in in future soldier is a pretty big problem. There were multiple occasions within just an hour of playtime when entire buildings would appear 20-30 feet in front of my character. This is a visual flaw that I can't get used to. It kills the experience for me. As you can imagine, this also means draw distances take a hit as well and in a shooter that's a problem.
It doesn't help that the environments are very uninteresting either. There is hardly any detail added to these levels. They are pretty boring to play through. Nothing exciting to see whatsoever. Thankfully, however, that's not the case with the actual ghosts in your team. Your character and your teammates look pretty good. Each one has their own unique look and they look pretty cool. I think all of the attention went designing them.
I guess i could have looked passed the visual flaws if the game was fun to play. Unfortunately, I didn't find the action very exciting either. The firefights are basic and just end up being more get into cover, pop out, shoot, move up, etc. This isn't really even the problem though. The level design is very linear most of the time offering very little in tactical decision making. There were plenty of firefights i got myself into where I found an alleyway that looked perfect for a flanking opportunity. As I moved into it,however, I saw a indicator in the middle of the screen telling me that I was about to leave the battlefield or something and to return immediately.
There are missions that do focus on stealth as well. These do offer up something better than the firefight focused ones but they are still flawed. There is some satisfaction in crouching to enable your stealth camo and taking out a guard from behind with a stealth kill. Some of the satisfaction is lost, however, when you realize the enemy AI isn't very intelligent at all. There were multiple occasions when I would take out a guard walking around a few yards a away from a group of guards chatting to each other and they wouldn't notice. One of them would have a perfect viewpoint of the dead body and he somehow wouldn't see it.
In some missions you wont have to try very hard at all to avoid the enemy all together. There will be paths in some levels with very low to no enemy population whatsoever. This proves to be boring. There were 2 missions that I remember when I didn't run into more than two enemy guards. I just crouched to activate my stealth camo and then ran through the whole level hardly having to stop to let a guard pass by. Not my type of fun in a game.
When you do have to take out multiple targets, however, you and your teammates are up to the task. You can tag an enemy for each of your squad to take out, give the order to fire, then watch as each of the guards die in a synchronized fashion.
I can't really say much for the multiplayer. I bought the game used and I didn't feel like shelling out 10 more dollars for the multiplayer just to find that I didnt enjoy that part of the game either. I did play the beta for it awhile back and had a decent time with it but 10 dollars is asking a bit too much from me.
I was really excited for this game. It has the tom clancy name on it so of course I'd be interested. For me, however, it didn't have any of the quality I've come to expect from the tom clancy name. If you want to try it to see if you like it definitely rent it first. At least wait for a discount.
What's great about it: some good ideas, good character models
What's not so great: mediocre graphics, pop-in,unexciting action,bland story
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Logitech Wireless Keyboard K270. Reliable wireless-wherever you use your keyboard. The tiny Logitech Unifying receiver is small enough to stay in your laptop. Plus, you can easily add another compatible mouse or keyboard-without the hassle of multiple USB receivers. With Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, you'll enjoy virtually no signal loss from up to 33 ft away. Eight hot keys and plug-and-play setup that takes just seconds add to the simplicity. The familiar, full-size layout-including number pad-gives you all the right keys right where you'd expect them. And it's built to last with the high quality and reliability Logitech is known for-with a spill-resistant design and UV-coated keys for durability.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
A few weeks ago my 100 year old keyboard finally died on me and I figured it was time to just spend the money on a brand new one. As my luck would have it, Bestbuy sent me my daily deal email with this keyboard half off.
This is the best keyboard Ive ever had. I have had no problem with it whatsoever. It's wireless so picking it up and taking it across the room is easy. The connection hasn't gone out once during the few weeks Ive had it. I love it.
I guess if I had to say anything bad it would have to be that the keys are little small and close together. My last keyboard had bigger keys that were spaced a bit apart. It just took me a few days to get use to it, however, so no big deal.
I would have liked a few more programmable buttons also. I liked my last one because there were some for my music and then for pc functions of my choice. This one just had a play button for media but no next or back button. I had to forsake the pc functions of the other keys and program them to do something else I thought was more important. That wasn't a very big problem for me either.
Bottom line is that it's a great wireless keyboard. Setting it up is as easy as plugging in the usb receiver into a port in the computer. The quality is also very good for the price you pay.
This is the best keyboard Ive ever had. I have had no problem with it whatsoever. It's wireless so picking it up and taking it across the room is easy. The connection hasn't gone out once during the few weeks Ive had it. I love it.
I guess if I had to say anything bad it would have to be that the keys are little small and close together. My last keyboard had bigger keys that were spaced a bit apart. It just took me a few days to get use to it, however, so no big deal.
I would have liked a few more programmable buttons also. I liked my last one because there were some for my music and then for pc functions of my choice. This one just had a play button for media but no next or back button. I had to forsake the pc functions of the other keys and program them to do something else I thought was more important. That wasn't a very big problem for me either.
Bottom line is that it's a great wireless keyboard. Setting it up is as easy as plugging in the usb receiver into a port in the computer. The quality is also very good for the price you pay.
What's great about it: Simple to use,light,good deal
What's not so great: keys a little small, more programmable buttons would be nice
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy [Extended Edition] [15 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2629/2629119_sa.jpg)
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
this is definitely a purchase that I will never regret. I recommend this set to anyone that hasn't purchased 1 or more of the movies on blu-ray already. Im pretty sure that this is as good as these movies are going to look and sound. They did an amazing job on this box set.
What's great about it: the best the LoftR movies can look and sound, a ton of extra content
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Austin Powers Collection [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9124/9124636_sa.jpg)
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
I have always been a big fan of the Austin Powers movies. All of them make me laugh with their high-class potty humor(if that makes sense) and the characters are hilarious.
If your an Powers fan then no need to read anymore. You need to buy this set. If you have never seen austin powers then rent them and then buy them.
These blurays are great. I wasn't expecting much of an improvement especially from the first 2 since they were released quite a long time ago. I was surprised,however, to see that 1 and 2 received great improvements to their video and audio quality. 3 still looks the best but 1 and 2 still look amazing for when they were released. Rest assured great care went into these blurays.
If your an Powers fan then no need to read anymore. You need to buy this set. If you have never seen austin powers then rent them and then buy them.
These blurays are great. I wasn't expecting much of an improvement especially from the first 2 since they were released quite a long time ago. I was surprised,however, to see that 1 and 2 received great improvements to their video and audio quality. 3 still looks the best but 1 and 2 still look amazing for when they were released. Rest assured great care went into these blurays.
What's great about it: Great price, 3 great movies, quality blurays
What's not so great: A lot of extras that aren't that interesting
I would recommend this to a friend!
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