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Learn more about Madden NFL 08. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn 1989, John Madden Football decleated its rivals, changing the face of football video games by being the first to offer authentic 11-on-11 action and player statistical ratings. Nineteen years later, the all-time longest-running sports franchise presents the most exciting edition to storm your living room. Madden NFL 08 is ready to fly off your screen with astounding next-generation graphics, in-depth play calling, amazing player likenesses and more that will thrust you into the world of professional football.Lead your favorite team to the Super Bowl as you manage your roster, customize your playbook and conquer a grueling schedule. Take the field as your favorite NFL superstars, and experience the rush of launching a game-winning pass or making a quarterback eat turf on fourth and goal. Relish the genuine sights and sounds of the NFL as you sprint for pay dirt in authentic stadiums. It's pain and passion; chemistry and catastrophe. It's watching your dreams go out on a stretcher and fighting for inches that feel like miles. It's the hard-hitting world of NFL football as only Madden can deliver.
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5
The Best Madden On Next Gen Systems
on January 18, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
I gave this game a five just because of how much better it is compared to 06 and 07. Going back to the old Playstation 2 versions of Madden this is the first next gen attempt that can actually hold it's own. You can create and edit players again, and you can actually change your players numbers if you want. So no more weird numbers for your players anymore. It is amazing that it took EA three attempts to finally get all of these small, but important updates into this game. I had heard that the game had a lot of flaws upon release, but buying the game now I have an update that downloaded and the game has played fine. If you do not have the ability to update the game, I would be wary as the issues sound like they are pretty widespread. Also though the newer game discs may contain the update, but I wouldn't take my chances. If you are a fan of Madden and are looking for the best NFL next gen game this is finally the one. A must have for Madden players who have been struggling with the previous lack luster next gen attempts.
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Learn more about Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. (Flash demo) SynopsisEmbark on a journey of danger and suspense in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. In this pulse-pounding adventure, you assume the role of Nathan Drake, a modern-day fortune hunter. After discovering a 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake, you set out in search of the fabled treasure of El Dorado. Your travels lead you to a forgotten island in the Pacific Ocean, where you end up stranded and hunted by ruthless mercenaries. Can you and your companions survive to tell the world of a treasure no one knew existed?Use maps and ancient artifacts to explore the strange, unfamiliar island. As you make your way through exotic locations, such as living jungles and 400-year-old ruins, you'll uncover clues that reveal the mystery behind the elusive treasure. Use guns to blow away the mercenaries and take advantage of the environment to shield yourself from their weapons. Intense hand-to-hand fighting and high-speed chases in moving vehicles add to the excitement.
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5
Must Have For The PS3
on January 18, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
This is one of the best games out right now for the PS3, if not the best. It is a single player only with no online, but it still is definitely worth your time. The gameplay is great in this game, the controls are perfect, storyline perfect, and besides a few hiccups here and there that have no effect on the gameplay, this game is pretty much perfect. The graphics are top notch for the systems that are out right now. You will also not believe how human Drake's reactions, and comments are to what's going on around him. This is a really great mix between Indiana Jones, Nicholas Cage in National Treasure, and Tomb Raider. If you are looking for a top of the line adventure game this is a must have. Also as an owner of the Xbox 360, I have to say just like achievements I like the fact that they put in trophies in this game for head shots and kills with certain guns that award you with cool unlockables. Also beating the game on the different difficulty settings will get you more unlockable content like infinite ammo and one shot kills. All together a great game and a must own for the PS3
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![The Island [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7547/7547997_sa.jpg)
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4
A Grim Look At The Future
on January 18, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
This is an action movie in disguise of a movie that is trying to show you the bad side of human beings. The Island is about people living in a secure environment convinced that they are the sole survivors of a contamination to the outside world. But are they? The Island touches on the touchy subject of human cloning, and how strong really is the human desire to live, and live as long as you possibly can. If you want to get into a film that will definitely get you thinking about your morals and ethics, while delivering some pretty huge action scenes, then The Island is a must have. A scary movie about what the future of technology could possibly lead to. A must see.
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![Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines [Blu-ray] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8579/8579987_sa.jpg)
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3
A Suprise Ending I Didn't Expect
on January 18, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
The third installment of the Terminator movies was pretty much the answer, and finality to all the questions you still have from the first two movies. T3 also contains the first female Terminator Kristanna Loken, who does a really great job portraying the movements, and the lack of feeling typical to the Terminators. T-X (Loken) also has some really cool new weapons, and abilities that make T3 a little more interesting. In my opinion the best part of the movie is the ending (No Spoiler), in which what happened just wasn't really what I expected to happen, which was nice to see. I don't really follow the Terminator series to closely so I don't know if the ending was obvious to bigger fans, but I thought it was well done. If you are looking to have some finality to this series then T3 is a must watch. Some of the action scenes are massive and cause an outrageous amount of carnage. I just think this movie fell short, without having Sarah Connor and a largely unfamiliar cast to the previous two movies.
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![A History of Violence [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7633/7633304_sa.jpg)
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4
Cronenberg Delivers Again
on January 18, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
I'm a big fan of David Cronenbergs films, and this is another good one. You are put into a small town setting with the family man of all family men. Eventually he stops a robbery of his family owned diner, and becomes a local hero. Then more people start showing up that are trying to hurt his family, and especially him. You have to make the decision between if this is his past catching up to him, or a case of mistaken identity. A History of Violence has a great plot twist, and you are not sure of what you think, until the very scene that lets you know you were right, or wrong the entire time. It also plays on the idea of not knowing a person as well as you think you know them. Without ruining two much, A History of Violence was a great movie and a must watch. It is very gory, and contains nudity, but still delivers a great movie with great acting.
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![The Boondock Saints [2 Discs] [Unrated] [O Ring] [DVD] [1999]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8199/8199914_sa.jpg)
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5
Great Movie
on January 18, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
Boondock Saints is one of the better movies I've seen. First you have to get past the plot of the movie. You have to understand that the two brothers and crew have taken on the role of religious vigilantes, that go on a massive killing spree of criminals, because they believe it's for the good of the people. With that in mind Boondock Saints has some great shooter action, and in no way gives you the typical these guys are invincible feel, that you sometimes get from your other action heroes in Hollywood. Boondock Saints also offers some mild comedic scenes in the way that they get the killing done, as the stars are far from professionals at what they are attempting to do. The Boondock Saints also carries with it a huge controversy around the director Troy Duffy, this being what I believe was his first and last shot at directing. If you want to find out more about what happened with him look into renting Overnight. A documentary made by his friends about his overnight rise and fall in fame. Despite all that, Boondock Saints is very well made and an enjoyable movie. You won't regret picking this movie up.
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Learn more about Resistance: Fall of Man. (Flash demo) For decades, populations across Europe and Asia have felt the fury of Chimera: a rapidly mutating parasite that infects other forms of life, rendering its victims into new Chimera. The unstoppable spread of this deadly disease has made its way to the shores of England in Fall of Man. It's now 1951, and while playing the part of U.S. Army Ranger Nathan Hale, you must fight alongside a group of British resistance soldiers in a last-ditch effort to free England and the rest of the world from the stranglehold of this ruinous plague.Exotic weapons and vehicles team with proprietary physics to create a unique human and Chimeran arsenal. While on your mission, you'll encounter lifelike characters and creatures who display sophisticated behaviors and interactions in complex environments for an immersive experience. You'll be subjected to the chaos of large, crowded battlefields in close combat within infested military command centers and decimated urban landscapes based on actual locations in Great Britain.
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4
Good Shooter Title
on January 4, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
Resistance Fall of Man has a great single player campaign. You will be surprised at the array of weapons that you can choose from, and the different abilities each one has. Also, the plot and storyline flow very well for a video game. The general idea of the game is good right from the start. As the world is at war, and then is abruptly interrupted by the invasion of an unknown species. Thus forcing the humans to join forces to fight the Chimera. Multiplayer online is also a great part of this game, and you can join into some pretty big online matches with this game. This is one of the first year titles that came with the PS3, and it's a must buy if you are just getting the system now. The only con to this game is despite very popular opinion, I feel the graphics are not as good, as what other games have shown on the PS3.
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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction brings back our heroes in a brand new series for the PS3. This time Ratchet & Clank must embark on an galactic adventure to unravel the mystery of Ratchet's origin. This epic adventure will introduce new characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds for Ratchet & Clank to explore.
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5
Play A Pixar Movie
on January 4, 2008
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
This game is just like it has been reviewed, just like playing a Pixar movie. The graphics are done amazingly and you will be amazed by how many things are moving on the screen at one time. The storyline is very well done, and the cut scenes have some comic relief that even adults can find humor in. The controls are done very well, as this is pretty much a pick up and play title. There are also a ton of things to unlock in this game, so there is really a reason to play through more than once, giving the game a little more depth. This is definitely the best game in the series so far. A must buy for anyone interested in this genre of game.
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4
Good CSI movie
on December 21, 2007
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
This movie is based of the book by the same name. I've never read it so I can't give compare the two. However, the movie is filled with stars and the acting is very good. The story is about a serial killer taxi driver, and you have to try and figure out who did it. Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington work together as CSI's trying to figure out the criminal mind. The interesting story line is that Denzel Washington is handicapped and has to tell Angelina Jolie what she needs to do to properly collect evidence. In the end there is a great twist when you find out who the killer is. A great overall movie. 4 stars because of the movies lack of ability to show Angelina Jolie's relationship with Denzel more in depth throughout. You're not really sure if they like each other or what's going on. Overall though a great movie that you won't regret buying.
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4
One of the best Christmas movies
on December 21, 2007
Posted by: Throwdown918
from New Jersey, NJ
We all know this classic film. Jim Carrey does an awesome job as the Grinch in this movie. Back to his Ace Ventura type roles where he really gets to do what he wants with the role. The make-up and costumes in this version are also really great. Seeing it in HD was nice as well, as everything looks very nice. The only downfall to this movie is that the extra features for some reason are on the other side of the disc. So you have to remove the disc and flip it in order to get the extra features. Not sure why they did that. A great movie never the less, and a must buy for your Christmas collection.
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Xbox 360
Xbox 360
can i get the internet on the xbox 360 with a wireless router
If you mean can you connect to the internet with the Xbox 360 with a wireless router yes you can. You can either hard wire with an ethernet wire that connects to your router and then to the back of your xbox. Or you can buy the microsoft wireless adapter that will pick up your wireless routers signal. This is typically a 100.00 item but can be purchased in some places for much less. If you are asking can you use the 360 as a internet browser it is the only console that does not have one.
14 years, 6 months ago
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New Jersey, NJ
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
My Playstation 3 is freezing on me.
I just got my playstation 3 for x-mas and if i play more than 1 game of Madden 09 in a row it freezes at the begining of the second game in the screen where u make your play choices. Is this a problem with my system or the game?
This can be both the system or the game. I would attempt to borrow someone elses Madden and see if that disc is working.
If you have any other games are they also doing this? If they are then it's more likely the PS3 and not your game. If your other games do this then I would call Sony and report the problem to them. You may need to send your PS3 in for repair. The majority reason the PS3 freezes is it's too hot. If your PS3 out in the open and able to breathe? Or is it enclosed in a entertainment center? If it's a 60 GB version there has been some minimal reports of failures regarding freezing as the first sign.
If none of your other games are doing this then your game may be the problem. Is the game updated or are you canceling the updates and just playing? If you borrow someone elses Madden 09 and it works then it's your disc. Try calling EA or returning it. Unfortunately you are likely not going to get much help if it's the disc. EA may send you another one. Good luck with that.
A side note is that EA games especially Madden has been released with a lot of flaws including ones that made the games unplayable. I would search the internet for information regarding this.
If you have any other games are they also doing this? If they are then it's more likely the PS3 and not your game. If your other games do this then I would call Sony and report the problem to them. You may need to send your PS3 in for repair. The majority reason the PS3 freezes is it's too hot. If your PS3 out in the open and able to breathe? Or is it enclosed in a entertainment center? If it's a 60 GB version there has been some minimal reports of failures regarding freezing as the first sign.
If none of your other games are doing this then your game may be the problem. Is the game updated or are you canceling the updates and just playing? If you borrow someone elses Madden 09 and it works then it's your disc. Try calling EA or returning it. Unfortunately you are likely not going to get much help if it's the disc. EA may send you another one. Good luck with that.
A side note is that EA games especially Madden has been released with a lot of flaws including ones that made the games unplayable. I would search the internet for information regarding this.
15 years, 3 months ago
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Throwdown918
New Jersey, NJ
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
ps3 and wii
I love to buy a ps3 before that i want to make sure that I can play tennis on ps3 like I do on my wii using the wii remote like tennis racket??
The PS3 does have motion sensing controllers. However, they do not use them in the same way as the Nintendo Wii does. So you will not be able to play tennis on the PS3 like you do on the Wii.
15 years, 3 months ago
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Throwdown918
New Jersey, NJ
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
wireless controllers
does the wireless controller have to be pointed directly at the console like an IR remote? or can it be used with console in an open front stereo rack that is not infront of tv but on adjacent wall. No walls in between but console would be off to the side in the stereo rack facing perpendicular to tv.
The PS3 uses blue tooth in it's wireless controllers which do not need to be directly pointed at the system in order to work. Therefore, you should be able to place the PS3 where you want and still have it work.
The only problem I could see is if you had the PS3 extremely far away.
The only problem I could see is if you had the PS3 extremely far away.
15 years, 3 months ago
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Throwdown918
New Jersey, NJ