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- First reviewAugust 17, 2009
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![Dead Space: Downfall [DVD] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9004/9004472_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Entertaining...
on March 25, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
This was a fun movie to watch. I just recently even discovered the Dead Space universe, but I love it. This movie explained a few things that I was wondering about after playing the game. It was sad to see the main lady die because she was such a strong character. If you are a fan of Dead Space, this is a must buy!
What's great about it: Story, Strong characters
What's not so great: A bit short
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Very Best of Jackie Wilson [Ace] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2077/2077291_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Timeless music, and Classic artist
on March 18, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
There are some artists whose music are timeless. Their music transcends generations, and is listened to years and years after it is released. Jackie Wilson is one of those artists. The oldest track on this album is from 1957 and the newest is from 1968. It is 2010, and just listening to this album gives me a feeling of the music sound then. All of his hits are here. Lonely Teardrops is my favorite. Higher and Higher, To Be Loved and Doggin' Around are also beautiful songs. His voice really brought life to the tracks. He had a beautiful voice. Jackie Wilson was a top artist whose life, and career were cut too short. If you love classic music, you can not afford to miss out on this album.
What's great about it: Lyrics, His voice, The melodies
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Atonement [WS] [DVD] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8740/8740918_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
A striking, memorable story of love...
on March 18, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
I am not sure why this movie did not get more recegnition when it was released. I had not even heard about it until it came out on DVD. This is definitely a movie to add to your collection. If you love sad love stories, this is the movie for you. I have never read the book, but judging by the quality of the movie it has done the book a service. The story is sweeping, and involving. You will feel sad when the characters do, and so forth. The acting is top notch, especially from James McAvoy and Keira Knightley. It is the best acting that I have seen from him, and she plays her role perfectly. The supporting cast is memorable as well. The camera pans are breathtaking at instances, and deliver a sense of scale. If you want a move that tugs at your heart buy Atonement.
What's great about it: Acting, Writing, Adaption
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about God of War III. (Flash demo) In an age of Gods and men, the ex-Spartan warrior Kratos refuses to cede power to the deities of Olympus. Betrayed and enraged, Kratos is determined to wreak his vengeance on the callous Gods. Over the course of his quest, he will solve complex puzzles and face off against some of mythology's darkest and most dangerous creatures. But these will only whet his appetite for annihilation, for Kratos has a larger goal in mind: toppling the mighty Zeus, the ruler of the Gods, and destroying Olympus once and for all.Return to the brutal world of ancient Greek mythology in God of War III. Take on the role of the powerful Kratos and arm yourself with his deadly double-chained blades as you pursue your goal of ultimate destruction. Picking up where the action of God of War II left off, this epic conclusion to the mythological trilogy thrusts you into battle against the Army of Olympus at the re-ignition of the Great War. Scale the heights of Mount Olympus on the back of the mighty Titan Gaia to rain carnage on the Gods of the Greek pantheon and achieve revenge against all those who have betrayed you.
Customer Rating
5
EPIC is an understatement...
on March 17, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
This is by far the best action game that I have played. The graphics are breathtaking as has been the case on the PS3 lately(FFXIII, U2). The storyline is straight forward, yet explores the past two games, as well as bring about new revalations. The ending was the only hiccup. It dragged on a bit, and was kind of abrupt an ending for this famous character. That is minor though. The combat is the best yet in the series. Every weapon is fun to use, and has diferent effects and magic. For the first time in all 3 of the games, I found myself not primarily used the Blades.The boss battles are too EPIC for words, so I will just say that you will enjoy them. My only complaint is the length. I beat it today after picking it up yesterday, and I play for about two hours at a time. It is about 9 to 12 hours depending on your skill level. I beat it in nine. There are multiple difficulties, and new modes unlocked once you beat it so there is replay value there. That does not include the EPIC campaign. While it is on the short side, you would be hard pressed not to fire it up again, and do it all over. It is fun. I hope that I helped.
What's great about it: Graphics, Storyline, Combat, Boss battles
What's not so great: Length
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse. Along the path to discovering your destiny, you will encounter diverse allies who will fight beside you. You will have to summon all of your expertise with weapons and magic, as well as all your courage, to determine your fate in the latest action-packed installment in the renowned Final Fantasy video game series.Face your destiny as you travel through the worlds of Cocoon and Pulse in Final Fantasy XIII. Discover diverse allies who will join you in your fight, and execute punishing attacks with powerful weapons and magic. Summon the enigmatic Eidolons with the evolved Active Time Battle system. With seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics, Final Fantasy XIII draws you into the mystery and the magic of the series like never before.
Customer Rating
5
In top 3 FF's in my opinion...
on March 11, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
I am an avid fan of Final Fantasy. I have played VII, VIII, XI, X, X-II, XII, and now XIII. I am about 18 hours in, and am in love with this game. As I mentioned earlier, I am very familiar with the series. I say that because I have heard a lot about veteran FF players complaining about this entry, and I am here to give my insight. Square has taken a lot of liberties to cater to new fans of the series. The thing is, that has not changed the fact that this game is fun. The battle system is exhilirating, and gives you a feeling of accomplishment once you have mastered it. You will need to as some enemies will truly test you. I understand the change to control one character. The pace is so fast, there is no way that you could control three characters. The graphics are in the best of this console generation. I sometimes could not tell the difference between the in game, and CG graphics. They sometimes look like real people. I am tired of hearing of this linearity thing. This was for the sake of story. This is possibly the darkest entry yet in the franchise. The main characters all have stong, individual personalities. This makes them seem more human, and relatable. I do not see why people would need to spend time exploring areas, and meeting NPC'S that have no effect on the story or gameplay. I do agree with the grunting, and gasping thing. That is fine. It is a Japanese game after all. :-) The one minor complaint would be the story is hard to comprehend at times. That is also classic FF, believe it or not. It will all make sense over the course of the game. This is a must buy game if you are a fan, or new to the series. You will not regret this purchase. I hope that helped with your decision. :-)
What's great about it: Graphics, Battle system, Characters
What's not so great: Storyline at points
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition Greatest Hits. (Flash demo) Enter a game where the only limit is your own imagination. In LittleBigPlanet, the world is yours to create and share. From the uniquely styled and customizable SackBoy to awe-inspiring tools that give you the power to build your own one-of-a-kind levels, LittleBigPlanet invites you to draw on your own imagination to design amazing creations that thrill, inspire and challenge.In LittleBigPlanet, next-generation gaming ascends to a new level with a game that not only engages you with a variety of thrilling and challenging levels, but also inspires you to create your own. Customize your SackBoy character to reflect your personality, then play your way through 50 awe-inspiring levels. Along the way, you'll be able to collect more than 500 objects that you can use to create your own dazzling and imaginative worlds. You can even share your levels with others online so they can experience the joys of playing through a world of your creation. This exciting Game of the Year Edition comes packed with even more content designed to fuel your imagination, including 18 new bonus levels designed by LittleBigPlanet community members and bonus costume and level packs, including the Metal Gear Solid level pack.
Customer Rating
4
Fun with friends, Will get old playing alone
on March 8, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
This game is a great example of what taking a chance on an idea can bring. At first glance, it will turn off most gamers, but it it worth playing. It will challenge you like few games will. Fast reflexes are needed. The level creation tool is neat, and essentially gives the game an infinite length. The gameplay is fun, and fresh. It is only best realized though when playing with friends. Single player is fun, but your interest will eventually wade to other games. Buy this game, and make sure to enjoy it with friends.
What's great about it: Cutesy graphics, Gameplay
What's not so great: Gets boring if playing single player
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Riot! [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8359/8359812_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
The best album of 2007 in my opinion...
on March 8, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
This is far and away the best album by Paramore being 2nd of their 3. Every artist has a defining album that they will never be able to top. This is that album for them. The album saw 4 singles released from it which shows how populuar it was. Hallelujah is one of the best arranged, and produced songs that I have ever heard. Hayley's voice is so beautiful. Misery Business is catchy, and will cause you to sing along every time. Even people who were not fans of the genre had heard, and liked Misery Business. That's What You Get, and Crush Crush Crush are catchy as well. The album is so good that any track could have been released as a single, and would have been successful. The album also went platinum. That may not seem like a big deal, but one million is a big number. For them to be relatively unknown before this album, that is a huge accomplishment. Finally the last track is titled Born For This. It sums up their carrer, I think. They were born to make great music, and they are just getting started. BUY THIS ALBUM!!!
What's great about it: Lyrics, Catchy songs, Production,
What's not so great: Not a single thing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Final Riot! [Deluxe CD/DVD] [CD & DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9107/9107183_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
excellent debut...
on March 8, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
This was an excellent debut that is worth having in your collection. Singles Emergency, and Pressure are energetic songs that anyone can relate to. My Heart is a great romantic song. The entire album is great, and this is an album that can not be missed. If you are not familiar with paramore, buy this album. You will love it.
What's great about it: Lyrics, Energy, Sound
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Law Abiding Citizen [DVD] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9694/9694588_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
A gret movie
on February 27, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
I very much enoyed this movie. The plot was clever, and it had a couple moments that made me jump, and cringe. The acting was good despite a few hiccups. Jamie Foxx could have done better, but he could have done worse. His Academy Award does not lie. Gerard Butler was actually good as a maniacal guy. He just needs to learn to mask his accent better. Besides those things this is a movie worth watching, and adding to your collection.
What's great about it: Clever plot, Tense, and unexpected moments
What's not so great: Acting, or directing hiccups
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Heavy Rain. (Flash demo) SynopsisStep into the suspense-filled environments of Heavy Rain and experience innumerable twists and turns, where even the most unintentional actions and choices can result in dramatic consequences. Your job is to hunt the Origami Killer, known for his calling card of leaving folded paper shapes on victims. Help four different characters, each with their own motives, in a desperate attempt to put a stop to a twisted mastermind.Heavy Rain thrusts you into an emotional experience in which you really feel as if you're in a crime thriller. Stunning graphics, animation and technology, combined with a powerful narrative that delivers a movie-like feeling, immerse you in all the action. Travel through realistic settings loaded with powerful themes. The intuitive, contextual controls and interface allow you to become part of the Origami Killer's world as you pursue this deadly criminal.
Customer Rating
5
A 5 star quality game...
on February 24, 2010
Posted by: Essential
from Little Rock, AR
This is a great game, and a breath of fresh air. First off the graphics, and facial animations are some of the best seen to date. The storyline is paced perfectly, and actually kept me guessing till the reveal. The interactions among characters are most times believable, and nicely animated. The gameplay is very fun. The QTE's are placed perfectly, and the sequences are adrenaline pumped. I am in love with the mature theme. I have to agree with some others reviewers, and say that most games nowadays are mindless shooters or half done. It is nice to see a game with this much attention to strory, and gameplay. The length is nice as well, and there are lots of ways for scenes to go and choices to make. Multiple playthroughs are a must. Buy this game!
What's great about it: Graphics, Storyline, Gameplay
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Consoles
What console is for me?
I want to buy a xbox 369 console for my 10 years old boy. i see different options: elite, 250GB, 4GB, arcade 256MB... i'm driving crazy!
we don't want to storage stuff like music and movies, we just want to play and have fun.
need help please.
we don't want to storage stuff like music and movies, we just want to play and have fun.
need help please.
It all depends on how much you are going to store on it. A 10 year old most likely will not be playing most games on the system as they have ratings for a reason. I would suggest the 4GB model, but you never kow what you will want to download in the future. To be on the safe side, I would say get the 120GB, but if that is out of your price range, get the 4GB. The hard drives are removable, so if you decide you want more space you can always buy a new hard drive. There are also customers reviews that you can read about the 4GB console to hear other's opinions who own it.
Products from my answer
Microsoft - Xbox 360 - 4GB - Black
Microsoft - Xbox 360 - 4GB with Kinect
13 years, 7 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Consoles
What are the exact differences between new xbox and elite xbox?
so, the wireless? that doesn;t make noise? pretty? Hdrive?
is there a difference in speed?
they both can use Kinetic right?
is there a difference in speed?
they both can use Kinetic right?
The new slim model has built in Wifi. I believe that it does run quieter, and produces less heat. It is obviously smaller, and takes up less space. There most likely is not a difference in speed. It is just a redesign of the console. They will be Kinect ready out of the box. I am not sure, but I think that you will need to buy an add on to use Kinect with older models.
13 years, 8 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Consoles
what dose 4gb mean in the xbox360?
That is the amount of space that the system has to store files. If you are a casual gamer, then 4GB could hold you over. If you download files frequently, you will need more space.
13 years, 8 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
Gamers magazine
i saw that best buy was selling gamer magazines and was wondering if they sold it in stores or online only
You can buy them in store. If you do not subscribe, you can buy them monthly.
13 years, 10 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
will there be a 3d ps3 that will go on the market? anytime soon ?
will there be a 3d ps3 that will go on the market? anytime soon ?
That will not be necessary because 3D capabilities will be added to existing PS3's via a downloadable patch. The main thing to worry about if you already own a PS3 is a 3D capable TV.
13 years, 10 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Consoles
Did the Xbox 360 Elite take over for the Xbox 360 Pro?
As far as I know the Pro SKU has been discontinued. The Elite. and Arcade SKU's are the only two available now.
14 years, 2 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
PS3 Games
PS3 Games
Which game is better assassins creed2 or the sabatur
I dont know which game to buy assassins creed2 or the sabteur?
I have never played The Saboteur, but I will say that Assassin's Creed 2 was one of the best games last year. The reviews share that sentiment. The Sabotuer has received somewhat mixed reviews. It really depends on your preference in games. You may enjoy either. The best bet is to try, and find a demo of each, or rent both first. My opinion is AC2 though.
14 years, 2 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
PS3 Games
PS3 Games
pleasee helpppppppp
i need to buy ps33 but its said its sold outtt do u know when its ganna come up ?????? cuz i wanna buy one :)
Sony has stated that they are working hard to get PS3's to stores. There should be some on shelves within the next couple weeks, with a big exclusive release coming next week.
14 years, 2 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
PS3 Games
PS3 Games
i just wanted to ask how manyweeks does new games come outt????
i just wanted to say that i wanna buy ghostbuster but i dont know when the bestbuy shpes ganna have it and when they ganna have a new games ?? thanks :)
New games are released every Tuesday. I am not sure about Ghostbusters though. You should be able to type it in the search bar, and if it is on the site it will come up. You should then see the release date. It will be on a Tuesday though. That much is for certain.
14 years, 2 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR
Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Consoles
can you install a xbox hard drive into a arcade console, take the hd out of elite syst & put in arcade sys
You should be able to. As far as I understand, both of the systems can have hard drives installed, or swapped out in the case of the Elite.
14 years, 3 months ago
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Essential
Little Rock, AR