Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Sports    6. Outdoors   

Reviews (8)

Stay Clear of Intex Pools
Last season we purchased a self filling Intex pool.It was defective and the company said "sorry you warranty is up".So we thought we would try a metal frame Intex pool.We got it up filled it with 6700 gallons of water and found it had a seam leak.We drained it, returned it and got another thinking this can't happen again.Well guess what another seam leak. We were smart this time and only filled it up with ten inches of water.Save yourself some stress, time and the need to repair your yard.DON'T GET THESE POOLS!!!

Great Summer Fun
This pool is as large as a regular size pool.Of course it will need a lot of maintenece because it is so large.Its just like having a above ground pool.Of course it needs to be level, but you really dont need sand.We used the rotertiller to soften up the ground and let it settle a bit first.Price wise yes, Walmart is cheaper but you have to order online and pay shipping.I beleive Meijer's has it cheaper in there stores(no Shiping costs then!)(both Walmart And Meijer include pool sprayer and vollyball set) It's big enough for pool parties, and family swims.Anything this large will take some time to assemble, if you want it to be right! Enjoy a bunch of summer fun.P.S. this is my 2cnd intex pool we went up in size because we were so satisfied!!!!Highly recommended!!!!

Love this pool!
This is a fantastic pool for the money. The best deal yet! We are really enjoying it. It came with everything!We bought ours at Walmart, cheap. You can't go wrong. Easy set up. Just took a while to fill, but this thing is huge!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play    2. Pools   

Features

• Use special cards to summon familiar characters from the original Kingdom Hearts.
• Combine different cards for a variety of abilities, spells, combo attacks, and tactics.
• Travel through highly interactive environments as you unlock doors and find treasures.
• Meet over 100 of your favorite Disney and FINAL FANTASY characters.
• Prepare for battle by raising your attributes through an innovative game system.

Reviews (135)

GO RIKU
i got this game for christmas and beat the sora part about 2 weeks later.I didnt really consider playing the riku mode(reverse/rebirth) until about 2 weeks ago.I thiught it woulg be exactly the same but with riku instead.boy was I wrong!!!It has a compleatly different story, different gameplay(you dont colllect cards!!) even new characters original to riku mode. I just beat it!!!It is worth buying the game just for the riku mode.BUY THIS GAME

Whoever doesn't like this game isn't sane per se
This is one of the world's best and growing series ever to hit the US. Although you must gather and find good cards in the game and build up your CP (card points)this is the best game of this generation to my opinion.
Pros: -You dont need mana to use magic
-The cutscenes or state-of-the-art for a GBA game
-Challenging and addicting puzzles
-Opponents need the wittiest strategies to beat
-You can play as Riku (when you beat Sora's game)
-Create combos not seen in the original Kingdom Hearts
-A mix of mystery and action/adventure
-Anything can happen with a false move
-No real Game Over
-It's Kingdom Hearts!
Cons: -You have to find good cards
-Missing some worlds
-Abilities need to be learned through level ups
-Donald and Goofy need to be summoned
-Donald and Goofy have no extra weapons or abiliies
-Many good cards are available through luck
-You make own storyline (you make your own suspense)
-Levels consist of three short parts
This is the best game and if you don't play it then you're missing out on the world's everlasting story of its fate!!!

Nainme review
I love this game a lot its very good graphiced and english too. i reccomened it if u like gba games with that little extra in it!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)    7. Strategy (Strategic)   

Features

• Rengoku takes advantage of innovative PSP handheld system technology, including wireless multiplayer and cutting edge graphics
• Enhance your battle android by trading equipment and upgrades with other players via the PSP handheld system's wireless connection
• Dungeon-crawling action with randomized levels and missions for tremendous replay value
• Strategic weapons upgrades defeating enemies will allow for armament upgrades for different parts of the character's body
• Up to four players can play in a death match mode through wireless multiplayer connection.

Reviews (3)

Only rented it and I still feel cheated
Wow.The intro movie got me excited.Neat robots with guns mounted in their foreheads.And then there's the gameplay.It's been said in other reviews--room after room of boxes and opponents.I can't remember playing such an un-fun game.Too bad, as it's one of the only true originals for PSP.Avoid at all costs.

What a let down..instant trade in...stay away
Ok here it is, I was anticipating this game b/c the description was very cool but unfortunatly that is all thats cool about it. First off you have to use the D- pad to control your character when the joystick would have been alot easier to use. The controls are horrible. From the first screen there were lost pixels and glitches. All the rooms look exactly alike except there might be a few more crates in one then the other. Anyways you cant save whenever you want and if you die you lose all your weapons that you picked up so you have to fight hand to whatever weapon your enemy has wich is very unfair. Anyways long story short...DO NOT BUY THIS GAME... I did and am going to get pissed when I go back to trade it in when all they will give me is 10 bucks after I wasted 40 on it.

Simply awesome
The game is just awesome,kicking android but,shooting fire off a gun and other weapons.The graphics are hot and the gameplay is beautiful.This game is about an android locked in a tower,what you have to do is find new weapons,up-grade old weapons,kill all enemys and get to the top of the tower,the android walks a little weird but that doesnt matter.The best is,you can play multi-player,I dont know if you get to choose different androids in story mode,but in multi,you get to choose different androids with different equipment.The game is just plain awesome.If you need any help with games or PSP games you can contact me to jeancarlo@libertypr.net ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Features

• Personalized Training Programs: Maya, the Yourself!Fitness personal trainer, will create a customized health and fitness program focused on your unique needs and individual goals.
• Dynamic fitness routines: To assure that no two workouts will ever be the same, each day Maya will build your personalized routine based on your progress and commitment level.
• Over 500 unique exercises: Maya will coach you through training sessions featuring Yoga, Pilates, Cardio Fitness, Strength Training, Flexibility Exercises and Targeted Weight Loss routines.
• Equipment Integration: Maya will integrate the fitness equipment you already own into your workout experience.
• Customized meal planning: As part of the Yourself!Fitness program, Maya offers nutritional advice with over 4,500 recipes, preparation instructions and shopping lists to make eating right an easy part of any lifestyle

Reviews (30)

Pretty Good Game
I purchased Yourself Fitness this January after my son got an x-box for Christmas.Overall a good fitness video game, but I do have a few problems with it.The trainer asks you what home equipment you have - and I don't have a step - but her cardio routines seem to be suited for the step.I do find most of her cardio warmups somewhat repetative and boring.She should work in some kickboxing type moves to get your heart rate up, but instead it is a lot of marching and side stepping.

The second issue is the whole rewards thing.I use this video to supplement my routine- it is not my regular thing.I have done many, many workouts, but because I don't schedule them I have never gotten a new workout space or new music.It would have been nice if you could have chosen a way to earn your rewards.So a good game if you use the whole package, not so great if you are looking for a supplemental video.

Meet Maya your personal Trainer!!
I've been using this game for almost four months now and have completed 60 workouts.(...)

As I'm always looking for something to inspire me to exercise it didn't take me long to come across this little gem. Yourself!Fitness is an Xbox "game" geared towards physical fitness. You are introduced to Maya who will be your personal trainer.

Maya starts you off by having you do a physical assessment where you are taken through a series of exercises and your resting and elevated heart rates are measured. You put in your height, weight and sex and from there Maya will customize a workout plan for you. Based on what your results are Maya will recommend a goal for you such as Weight Loss, cardio and other selections.

If you own hand weights, a balance ball or stepper, Maya can also incorporate those into your workout as well but you don't need to have those things to do it.

Y!F lets you set up a calendar to record when you want to exercise and for how long each session. For your initial fitness evaluation, Maya will recommend to you a weekly schedule but you can customize that for yourself. For instance, Maya recommended weight loss for me and had me scheduled every other day for 15 minutes to start. I am very overweight and I think "she" didn't want me to overdo it in the beginning. But I thought I could handle more and I adjusted the calendar to add in some 30 minute workouts. I'm entering my third week of workouts and have been doing five to six workouts a week at 30 minutes each.

Each time you go to workout, you are greeted by Maya. Maya will ask you how you are feeling. You are giving three options for an answer. Paraphrasing here but here is an example: A. Nothing can stop me, B. Feeling okay today and C. You're lucky I'm here!

Now, based on your answer, Maya will set the intensity of the workout before you even start. As you are working out, Maya will again ask you how you are doing. You can than chose if you think the workout has been too hard or too easy and Maya will then adjust accordingly.

This is so much better than a dvd or video just for the above mentioned customization but there is also some more neat things. Like you can zoom the camera in and out and pan all around Maya to get a better look at how she is doing the exercises. There is also a tutorial that you can exit out of the workout and you get more detailed instructions on how to do the workout. When you are ready you can rejoin Maya! There are different work out settings and music to chose from so less chance of getting bored.

Each day, when you start your program, Maya will suggest a daily focus - Weight loss, Cardio, Upper body, Lower Body and Flexibility. She varies these so you aren't doing the same thing over and over again. Weight loss is my main goal but I do the other workouts too and they are geared more to help me lose weight. You have a warming up period in the beginning and then you do the targeted workout for the day and a few minutes of stretching near the end.

Y!F also has a "Meditation Garden". This is a "place" to go and do yoga exercises. I haven't tried this part out yet but others have really enjoyed it.

There is also a reward system. After you've completed three scheduled workouts, Maya will reward you with some bronze dumbbells, a new location and a new music choice. There are two more sets of dumbbells to earn after this and more locations and music to unlock.

The workouts use Yoga, Pilates, Cardio, Strength training, and flexibility exercises.

After a set amount of workouts, Maya will have you do another Physical Assessment to see how far you've progressed.

There is also a great support system at the Yourself!Fitness website where you can keep an open journal where other members can encourage you and you encourage them.

There isn't much negative I can say about this except maybe a better selection of music or music you can download into it would be nice.

The graphics for Maya are excellent! She looks almost like a real person and moves pretty realistically too. Sometimes her arms look a little funny or she seems to be floating a bit but other than that, she looks great. The background graphics could be a little better but maybe the next version will address that.

I own a ton of exercise videos, dvds and very expensive exercise equipment that I just don't use. I'm starting my third week with this and I feel almost addicted to the program. There's something about being greeted and asked how you are doing or being told you're doing a great job meeting your commitments. It also keeps you on your toes not knowing exactly what to expect because each workout is different. There are over 500 exercises and Maya usually adds one to two each workout.

There is also a meal plan for those who are looking for that sort of help. I haven't done the meal plan but folks on the Y!F website who have really like it. You can download recipes from the website that you will find on the game.

This also comes in a PC version and a Playstation 2 version as well.

I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a home fitness routine.


Recommended
Yes

lmao
sorry but in my opinion just the idea of this is stupid....go work out for real, you dont need a game to tell you how to lift a dumb bell,or how to roll you flabby self on a stupid ball....sheesh what will they think of next....oh wait yourself eating!!! that be great you can eat all you want in a virtual world..lol ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Xbox (x box)    3. Microsoft    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Features

• Experience the hunt from the perspective of the Predator kill at will or hunt with honor
• Original story ties into established Predator mythology, including back story about the origins of the Weyland-Yutani empire
• Arsenal of quintessential Predator weapons such as wristblades, plasmacaster, combistick, speargun and smart disk
• Highly responsive combat system that enables the Predator to stylize its attack moves for different prey
• Four different vision modes to enhance the hunting experience: Thermal Scan, Neural Scan, Prey Scan, and Tech Scan

Reviews (8)

THIS GAME ROCKS
I dont care what anybody says this game is awsome. You play as predator and yor arsonal gets better and better as you go along. The graphics are good and so is the story line. I rented this game and wished that i bought it it is so fun to play and watch the story progress.

Pretty good
This game got some bad reviews from IGN.com but I really like the predator character and I figured I'd give the game a try.Its no Halo 2 or anything close to a really great game, but its a lot of fun to play around with.Lots of controls and options that take a lot of time to master and configure.Once you learn and have it the way you want its easy to control.I wish they would take this predator idea and make a really great game out of it.It could be so much.i have heard good things about the PC game AvsP but never played it.Graphics are average and so is the game play.So unless your a fan you won't get much out of this game.But if your a fan then don't pass this up.

LIKE IT BETTER THAN I THOUGHT I WOULD
Predator Concrete Jungle sets up a new storyline with you playing the role as one of those great hunters.Seems you screwed up on Earth 100 years ago and left behind technology which the humans have now had a chance to figure out and use to build a great futuristic Metropolis run by street gangs, Voodoo Priests and other unsavory types.Your Predator clan now sends you back to Earth to clean up the mess.This is a third person actioneer where you play the predator and go about hunting down various objectives, killing them and taking parts as trophies.Unfortunately while trying to make a game that wasn't linear they succeeded in making one that was very confusing as far as figuring out just where you're supposed to go and who to kill.Now there are lots of neat abilities and weapons at your disposal as the Predator like plasma guns, spear guns, wrist blades and upgrades can be found throughout the game.You can also pull off a fairly wide variety of attacks and combos.This all leads to some cool, but ultimately repetitive animations of skinning bodies or beheadings which lose their cool factor pretty quickly after a few dozen times.You also have the Predator's stealth skills and cloaking at your disposal as well.There's even a pretty sweet voice mimicking trick you can use to lure your prey.

Graphics are fairly average.The scenery of the levels are a bit on the dull side although the Predator himself is quite awesome to behold.The sound is also somewhat average.It's not horrible but nothing stands out.

Overall it's just an ok game.It's not horrible in any one area but neither does it stand out in any area either.It's another fairly weak licensed game from a franchise that has never had a great game and may be time to retire.


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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Xbox (x box)    3. Microsoft    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Features

• Steal all-new vehicles, including bicycles
• Improved fighting elements -- smoother hand-to-hand combat, plus the ability to hold a weapon in each hand
• New graphic elements as cars get dirty and even rust, the longer you drive them
• Drive through the largest GTA environment ever -- The game has three cities players can explore, for a gaming area 5 times larger than Vice City
• Recruit new characters into a street gang and take over by leading drive-by shootings against rivals

Subjects:  1. Xbox (x box)    2. Microsoft    3. Action    4. Adventure    5. Racing    6. Flying    7. Video Games   

Features

• Devour your enemies and absorb their devastating powers and special abilities!
• Strategic battle system! Switch between your human and demon to take advantage of your opponents weaknesses.
• Customize and develop your characters using the unique Mantra Flow system.
• All new Break system allows you to protect you from an enemies attack and even reflect it back at them.
• Discover special link attacks to unleash the power of your party!

Reviews (1)

Great Game!!!
Great Game!!!I purchased this game with high expectations only to find that those expectations were right on!

It has a great story in that you are a gang struggling in a place called the junkyard to survive.Each gang (there are about 7 of them) must fight with each other, and the last gang standing gets to a place called Nirvana.That's where the game starts, but it takes a twist right off the bat!

The graphics and sound are great!If you order the game now, you may be able to get the boxed set, which actually comes with the soundtrack, so you can't go wrong!The graphics are the cell-shaded type, but it's very well done.The tone in the game is a very run down civilization, raining all the time, and Atlus does a great job at giving that feel.In my opinion, the dungeons are one of the best in a long time in a RPG.It has a mix of puzzle and exploration mixed together perfectly.The puzzles are very minimal but really add a great experience to the game.There are a lot of places to explore, and there is actually some mini games mixed in as well!

The combat is where this game really shines!It is turned based, but thank goodness it is!With all the RPGs now going to real time combat (even FF XII is going to be real time), this game is a diamond in the rough in that it brings the turn base combat back with a challenge.You MUST use strategy each and every time you fight, and if you don't, you won't last long.

The leveling up system in the game is also very well done.Your character earns experience points after each battle just like every other RPG you've played along with currency.The twist that Atlus has done to make each character very customizable is that you need to buy what powers your characters will use!This adds incredible depth to the leveling up experience!The faster you defeat your enemies, the more currency you get, so again, the strategy you use really plays a big part in the game.

If you are looking for a great RPG, with a unique feel, you can't go wrong with Digital Devil Saga.It's a deep rewarding experience that any fan of the RPG genre will enjoy.
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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sony Playstation (Play station)    3. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    4. PS2 (PSX2)    5. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    6. Playstation2 (Play station2)    7. Action    8. Adventure    9. Role Playing Games (rpg, rpgs)   

Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Collectible Action Figures   

Editorial Review

After the incredible success of the original, fast-paced sci-fi shooter, Unreal Championship, Xbox gamers have eagerly anticipated the sequel. The wait is over; Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict continues the franchise and introduces an evolutionary new gameplay style to the traditional first-person shooter genre: acrobatic melee combat.

The new, bone-crunching fighting style of Unreal 2 seamlessly melds hand-to-hand combat with Unreal's trademark frenetic shooter action. You can take on any one of the 14 characters, each with spectacular new adrenaline powers that give you new offensive and defensive combos. Your heart will race, and you'll be stunned with your character's unprecedented mobility as you fight your way to victory. Combat is blasted into a different dimension with the new third-person navigation, making it easier to pull off incredible, acrobatic combination attacks.

Each level is designed to allow you to maximize moves and take combat into the stratosphere with high-flying vertical action -- something never seen before in an action shooter. You can experience all the thrills of combat with the variety of skilled characters, and you can even take on the role of the heroic Anubis as he fights to reclaim his people's Rite of Ascension from the omnipotent Liandri Corporation.

With unparalleled multi-player action, the Unreal 2 Championship experience is optimized for Xbox Live. Just flip the switch and get online for Unreal 2 Championship combat against the toughest live adversaries from around the world. Plus, with the system link, Unreal 2 has the ability to link multiple Xbox consoles for closed circuit, multi-player LAN battles.

In Unreal 2, the action is where it's at. With the new adrenaline power moves, fast-paced combos and blocks, and intense Xbox live-action combat, this highly anticipated sequel delivers exciting gameplay and challenging battles. ... Read more

Features

• Bone-crunching melee combat - For the first time in an Unreal franchise game, players can battle using hand-to-hand weapon combat seamlessly melded with Unreal's trademark fast-paced shooter action.
• Unprecedented player mobility - Combat takes on a whole new dimension. New third-person navigation makes it easy for players to pull off incredible acrobatic combo-moves. Levels are designed to allow the players to maximize their movement skills and take combat to a high-flying vertical level, never seen before in an action shooter.
• Adrenaline Powers for fighting - New Adrenaline Powers enable players to deflect projectiles and invoke powers for new offensive and defensive tactics.
• Unparalleled multiplayer action - The Unreal experience is optimized for Xbox Live, enabling players to take on adversaries from around the world. System Link provides the ability to play against others by directly linking Xbox consoles.
• Intense single-player excitement - Players are immersed in a two-part, single-player tournament experience that allows the player to take on the role of a variety of uniquely-skilled characters, as well as the role of heroic Anubis as he fights to reclaim his people's Rite of Ascension tournament from the omnipotent Liandri Corporation.

Reviews (10)

I wanted to like this....
but..nah. Well to be fair the game isn't that bad, it would be a really good game if the Story mode was more interesting and more fun, and not required to unlock the rest of the characters...and if 3rd person melee mode wasn't a requirement, but a choice...and if fatalities from mortal kombat weren't included (the hell?)

You know where I have the most fun? Doing things I did in the original Unreal Tournament. The deathmatches..capture the flag...etc. And I have to turn off some of the new features just to enjoy the game which leads me to think that too much new crap was added. It just seems over complicated, and seems not to know what kind of game it wants to be. Sometimes less is more.

I will say that the graphics and sound is superb, and you can indeed have a lot of fun with this playing against others. I would rent before buying.

awesome...
UC2 is a very sophisticated shooter... what do i mean by sophisticated?

- balanced gameplay: this is THE FIRST shooter to incorporate melee combat in a way that you can actually beat a guy carrying a rocket launcher (or even a sniper rifle!) with your sword... u need to play it to believe it!!

- balanced weapons: ever tried using ure assault rifle against a shotgun/rocket launcher carrying player in halo2? its one sided and hopeless... not so in UC2. Every weapon is potent, though you might need to change your tactics to get the full mileage out of it...

- multiple characters - there are 3 categories of characters - high strength/low mobility, medium strength/medium mobility and low strength/high mob. The way you play the game will change based on the character you choose. You will need to adopt different tactics based on the strengths & weaknesses of the character...

- 3rd person to 1st person toggle - for one-on-one shooting match the 1st person view is better while for high mobility melee combat the 3rd person view is better - and you can switch on the fly...

perhaps the low ratings given by other reviewrs is because this game has a steeper learning curve than normal shooters... it takes time to explore the multitude of options available to you...plus tactics need to be changed based on the type of character/weapon/map you choose. The good thing about this is that the replayability of the game increases.

overall one of the best shooters for xbox....if you have any interest in tournament shooters - just buy UC2.

online is fun
First off, let me just say that the only reason I'm giving this game a 4 out of 5 is only because of the online portion of this game.The single player in this game sucks. I beat it in less than 5 hours.Online is a different story.It has a variety of different game modes, and it is just more fun to play people than the stupid computer. If you don't have xbox-live, then DON'T get this game. If you do, get it because you will have a lot of fun. Single Player= 2.5because it has good graphics. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Xbox (x box)    3. Microsoft    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Features

• Interactive environments where traps catch enemies and prey
• Rely on camouflage, combat, hunting and instincts to survive
• Set in the 1960s where politics and war are shaping real world history
• Blockbuster musical score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams

Reviews (141)

It just keeps getting better...
I own each of the current-gen consoles for one reason:exclusives.For xbox, it's the Halo series.For Gamecube, it's Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, and (recently) Resident Evil.And for Sony, it's the Metal Gear Solid series.The original MGS was the reason I bought a PlayStation.MGS 2: SoL was the reason I bought a PS2.The Twin Snakes was just another reason to buy a Gamecube.And now I'm here with the greatest game in the series, Snake Eater.This is one of those few games that lives up and often surpasses the hype before it.Snake Eater takes everything you know about the MGS series, and totally mixes it up.No radar anymore, you have to rely on your eyes and ears this time.You better shoot that bird and eat it, because your stamina is getting low.Make sure you're wearing the right camo, because if you get spotted, there is no running to an old area and back to reset the spotted timer.This takes the realism of the series to an all new high.But that's just the beginning.

Any MGS fan will tell you they play the game for the cinematic style the game possesses.Yes, you will still sit through 10 minute cut scenes, but that's part of the beauty of the game.It immerses you into the world instead of over it.Kojima and co. have definitely done it this time with the story, as well.If you don't feel SOMETHING at the end of this game, there is definitely something wrong with you.

Another wonderful aspect of the MGS series is the bosses.You will experience everything from invisible tree leaping bosses to (possibly) an hour long sniper battle that covers various areas of the game.And the final battle is perhaps one of the most memorable, not to mention beautiful final boss battles.Ever.

If you call yourself a MGS fan, you need to own this game.

This is pac man
I liked the other Solid games a lot, but I just couldn't enjoy playing this one.The number one reason, like other reviewers have said, is the camera angles.All the enemy soldiers have such an advantage over you, as they are walking around AND can see everything in front of them, while you can only see above you when moving.It's like the enemy soldiers are playing Doom, and you're playing Pac-Man.

Oh, and the controls... who's idea was it to make, like, every button do two or three different funtions, depending on the length of the press, the force of the press, or the friggin temperature of your thumb, I suppose?Go ahead and try to grab that soldier you just snuck up on and interrogate him.See if you can do it and not slit his throat or throw him to the ground.

And Snake can't auto-target with the handguns anymore?Didn't he used to adjust his aim if the enemy was a foot or two to the left or right?Not any more, pal.You gotta go into first person now, making it very easy to be snuck up on from behind.

The enemy soldiers will always find you.The camo is crap and a waste of time.You either just go guns blazing through an area, or find a nice spot in the weeds and wait in case MAYBE there's an enemy somewhere nearby.You never know.But you DO know that if they're there, they'll sure see you before you can do much else.

I couldn't even make myself get that far in the story, the gameplay was such a turn off.

Metal Gera Solid 3
I have been a fan of the metal gear world since the NES days. That being said I hate Snake Eater, the controls, the camera, the story line, the fact that fifty percent of the game is killing animals and designing camouflage patterns. This was a game I looked forward to for a long time and one of the first games I bought when I returned from my deployment a couple weeks ago. But I was sorely disappointed in the installment. I prefer to have another go through the PS1 game or the Twin Snakes on GC than sitting through this travesty again. Here is hoping that number four will bring MGS back to its roots. Until then I can only recommend the amazing Splinter Cell games. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Strategy (Strategic)   

Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Collectible Action Figures   

Editorial Review

After the smash success of the arcade version of Area-51, Midway Entertainment has answered the calls for a console version of the game. With a cool, sci-fi storyline that includes terrifying aliens and mutants, and the sickest arsenal of human and alien weaponry imaginable, Area-51 is a gory, first-person shooter loaded with action.

Area-51, also known as Groom Lake, is a secret military facility about 90 miles north of Las Vegas. The name refers to a large, six-by-ten mile block of land that contains a covert, U.S.-military air base. The government refuses to comment on the nature of this air base, and since the 1950s, Area-51 has been a hotbed of UFO conspiracies and rumors of governmental cover-up. Now, because of a catastrophic viral outbreak, all the secrets are about to be blown wide open and only you -- Ethan Cole, HAZMAT Specialist -- can control the chaos, contain the outbreak, and save planet earth.

The research facility at Area-51 has been shut down because of a viral outbreak. The distress signal received by the U.S. Army has activated the automatic quarantine procedures, locking all scientific and military personnel inside. It will be your mission to dive into five massive levels within the secret confines of the mysterious Area-51 to try to keep the virus contained.

Stacked with an arsenal of human and alien weapons, you will battle scientists and military personnel who have been infected by the outbreak, as well as an ancient colony of aliens buried deep beneath the facility. Along the way, you will also unearth chilling conspiracies, such as the infamous extraterrestrial crash at Roswell and the faked lunar landing.

Once you've mastered the weaponry and completed your mission, you can take your skills to the global level and compete with others HAZMAT Specialists online with your PlayStation2. With cool guns, fast-paced action, and fun gameplay modes, Area-51 delivers awesome single-player and multi-player action. ... Read more

Features

• For 1 player
• First-person shooter
• Explore five levels set in the U.S. government's most secretive and secure military facility
• Play as HAZMAT specialist Ethan Cole investigating a viral outbreak
• Use both human and alien weapons to control the chaos and contain the outbreak

Reviews (6)

Area 51 is creepy, fun and addicting
This is one of the best FPS games I've ever played (Halo was the best). The only thing I don't like is that the game is kind of short. It's pretty long, but still short, I love games that take a long time to complete so it mught be just me.

The one thing i love is that the blood stays the whole time and doesn't disapear, it's so much more realistic. The gore is great. It's not overload, but when you hit something blood comes out, so it's just perfect, not too much, not too little.

THe people who do the voices are great. David duchovny sounds exactly like he would if he were actually the guy in the game, and Marilyn Mason is the creepy voice that Edgar has.

This game is also creepy. There's a lot of dark places, so you use your flashlight often. The only bad thing is when you reload in a dark place, your flashlight is hidden by your arm and you cant see if youre in a big battle. the scariest thing is when you walk around a dark corner and an enemy jumps down from the ceiling.

THis is one of the funnest games ive ever played and the storyline is creative and is intriging.
BOTTOM LINE: BUY THIS GAME!

Great concept, good game
I have long anticipated this titles release, and i wasnt dissapointed that i paid about 50 dollars for it before i even rented it. For the playstation version, which i have, it has great graphics, especially in the campaign mode. There are a few problems, some of which can be easily fixed. You are started with an inverted view, meaning you move up when you press to go down, which is easily changed in options. Next, it takes the longest time to get online because you have to go through multiple downloads and sign-ons. When you get online, there is relatively no lag, but there is an odd points system that makes little or no sense at all. There are some really interesting game modes, my favorite being the last human mode where you try not to be mutated by the "chosen one" and his victims.

The campaign however, is the best part. It isn't short by any means because i can normally beat them in most games in a few weeks. Even at easy, it is fairly challenging. It has a well thought out plot line, very well thought out. It has very well placed check points and easy combat interface. The campaign will stretch your mind and poke at your problem solving abilities as there are many places that need further examination to pass on.

There are a good diverse group of enemies, each type being harder and appearing at specific levels in the game.

My ratings

Combat interface
9/10

Storyline
10/10

Multiplayer (up to 8 players)
6/10

Music and graphics
9/10

overall
8/10

A must for FPS fans
Well where do I start?Just like the game there are so many fun twists and turns that it's hard to pick out a good spot to start talking about this game.Anyway the storyline is your HazMat Specialist Ethan Cole, who is with HazMat Team Bravo, sent into the treacherous Area 51 compound to find out what exactly happened and why did HazMat Team Delta go missing.Once you step into the base things go from bad, to worse, then to just downright ugly and hellish.

I am a huge FPS and shooter fan, and have played the original Area 51 and Area 51: Site 4 arcade machines.When I heard Midway was coming out with a FPS Area 51 game I couldn't wait.As soon as I got it and popped it into my PS2, I was immersed from the start.The graphics are jaw-dropping and the fluidity of the character movements were just downright smooth as hell.The action is far from lax too.From the get go you're thrusted into the mayhem that the mutated inbatitants of the base throw at you.Mutants, leapers,and later on in the game Cloned Human Spec Op soldiers, come at you out of nowhere at the most unexpected moments of the game, thus making you stay on your toes and making your finger hover over the R1 button at all times.Bottom line:You just never know when something will come at you from around the corner of a hallway.

The plot and the story of the game itself is great also.Conspiracy theories, plot twists, and sudden changes in the game that will shock you will keep any gamer from putting down that controller, yes it is THAT good.I can't say much about it because I don't want to spoil anything, but I can surely say that you will always be surprised at what occurs during the game as you make your way down through the base.In Area 51 you'll always want to find out what happens next.

Of course, no FPS is complete without a set of AI controlled teammates.But sometimes those teammates hamper you more than help you.In Area 51, these teammates actually give you cover fire, shout at you where enemies are coming from, and actually shoot to kill and not just weaken enemies for you.

What about controls?Controls are a snap to learn and easy to use.Nothing too complicated here.

The voice acting is an excellent point too.David Duchovny plays the role of Ethan Cole real well, giving the gamer the impression that yes Cole may seem like a soft-spoken HazMat specialists, but can sure prove his worth during battle.And Marylin Manson compliments Edgar real well.I feel that Manson does the job right by voicing the creepy looking Edgar and giving the game a chilling feel everytime his character speaks in the game.

Overall I love this game and the action is second-to-none and I feel that this is 50 bucks well spent.If you're a FPS fan or a fan of the Area 51 series, I highly suggest you buy this game.You won't be sorry, and chances you won't leave your PS2 until you finally complete the game.

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Features

• Experience the hunt from the perspective of the Predator kill at will or hunt with honor
• Original story ties into established Predator mythology, including back story about the origins of the Weyland-Yutani empire
• Arsenal of quintessential Predator weapons such as wristblades, plasmacaster, combistick, speargun and smart disk
• Highly responsive combat system that enables the Predator to stylize its attack moves for different prey
• Four different vision modes to enhance the hunting experience: Thermal Scan, Neural Scan, Prey Scan, and Tech Scan

Reviews (4)

PREDATOR : CONCRETE BUNGLES
PLAYSTATION 2: This review is mostly for fans of the Predator franchise and not particularly to hardcore gamers who find this stuff a breeze. I bought this because a few people said there was a roaming feature which I wanted to just wizz away the time with one of my favorite monsters. I'm not a serious gamer, so I had hoped this sucker would be fun yet still challenging on easy/'unblooded' on the game. HELLO creators...some of us don't want to make a career out of playing these things, we just want to have a little fun, thank you very not. Anyhow, I can't seem to find a roaming feature yet...lol. But lotsa frustration came free of charge.

...Casual gamers take note. I'm literally stuck towards the last quarter of levels at "Ten Thousand Ways To Die" right before the you're sposed to kill the Hooker Boss Lady (Yes, you heard right)....where you start off with full health & energy and *some* weapons. But must progress through, oh five-ish sub-levels with mobs of soldiers with devastating firepower....Police Craft and hidden rocket launching Soldiers shooting at you on each....with only ONE power up(that I've been able to find so far before dying) and near impossible weapons upgrades that you can get to (tucked high up or near a pack of soldiers) if you plan your strategy right...if not...you get mobbed by bullets and die rather quickly. You'll find it takes little firepower from your enemies to bring you down. And as an added frustration: Your enemies many times when it's crucial, can see you WITH your Stealth camo on. That, plus it takes YOU...the Predator, what seems an INSANE amount of wacks to kill your opponents (those who watch the movies will quickly see *this* aspect is nearly ridiculous)...and this doesn't include the Bosses (remember: attack from behind;-)...plus your weapons are useless at the worst times. For example...you can shove your spear thru a person twice, whack them a few times with your arm blades, they'll fall and will soon get up (so don't walk off from Prey until their blip disappears or you'll be sorry). In many instances I'd wonderedwhy the creators of this game made the Predator this weak in comparison to foes. For the challenge, I spose...but sometimes it seemed a bit overkill and really not fun after awhile. Really. And there's NO checkpoints...I haven't seen one yet through this game (nor can you save til a level completes). Plan on redoing a number of levels several times until you figure out how they're laid out. You'll need to especially take note of where the cameras are you're trying to avoid or you'll be redoing things quite often...so get used tousing the green colored visor sensor thingy often or else...lol
On a good note...some levels are remarkably easy. Seriously....you'll be saying...'uh...that's it?' Then proceed onto the next level and be stuck there until you're ready to smash the disc into pieces (which is why I gave up for today and decided to write this review:-)
DIALOGUE: At some point your going to think some of the lines are incredibly stupid the fifteenth time around...wait til you here "Sacrifice my Bruddah" over and over in the Voodoo Posse part. You'll be repeating it in your sleep. In theOld Church-Goth-Punk-Concert level (yes, again, you heard right), wait til you hear the Boss dudes endlessly try their best Trent Reznor/Marilyn Manson lines on you. You'll be wanting to 'Kill the Pain (or whatever those lame laments were)" and slit *someone's* wrists if you don't die laughing first. The biggest beef with the dialogue is the amount of profanity. I have no problem with cussing. But on the Hooker/Porno Star-weapons dealer level (Yes...I'm not lying)....I think the schoolgirl looking gunwomen said f** more times than I've said it in my life! And that's pretty impressive cuz me and the F' word are nearly married.
TIMED MISSIONS: Oh...forgot about those. I also forgot about the jumping. Yes...jump around, jump around, jump up and up to get down . Really....it's endless. And I thought American McGee's Alice wasa pain. PCJ makes her jumps seem like hopscotch. Remember: If you find you can't figure out where to go...look up...you'll probably hafta jump to get there (*if* you can see...yes...it's also a dark game...lol). If you like lotsa jumping, this is for you. If you're looking for lotsa combat....well...if you like to jump lots to engage in combat...this is for you.
Well...this sounds like such a ragfest on this game. But I like alot of it, but think it's so inconsistant. With no checkpoints, the levels just drag insanely, though many times you can breeze quickly thru them once they're mentally mapped out. The graphics are gorgeous by the way. The cutscenes are very well done.The Pred never looked better in a game. If you were looking for more free roaming/killing/hunting (the timed Bonus 'Rituals' don't count, as those are basically dash here/dash there before time runs out), then be warned. It's pretty linear so far.
OVERALL: Beautiful looking game. Some levels too easy. Some too hard and too long. And I haven't found a level yet that I'm just dying to replay. Which is sad for a Pred game......but I've replayed Return Of The King and Two Towers mega times....but all this jumping junk just seems to outweigh the combat options so far (Hello creators....Preds don't just jump and stalk for days.....eeeergh!) So dunno once done,how much replay value *this* bugger will have.
So that's it. If you've read this entire manifesto, I hope it's helped.

DUDE, it's awesome!
Being a huge predator fan, I found out everything I could about this game. The game follows you from 1930 through 2030. You hunt the mafia because they try to expose your race and start a universal war.The game brings all the old and new weapons and vision modes. But, since the game is in 3rd person, I don't know how you use them.

it looks awwwsome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in predator cj you have a big problem with the mafia and as predator you have to kill them in the 1930s and then the 2030s this game looks awsome ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Features

• All-New Branch Point Technology (BPT) Only BPT gives gamers the ability to field the ball and pre-load a throw with seamless fielding transitions impacted by footwork and momentum. This new technology is also used for base running allowing smooth and fluid transitions from a run or slide.
• All-New Pitcher Confidence MLB 2006 brings baseball fans the ultimate duel with a revised pitcher/batter interface by binding player rating attributes with a gamer's skill. While easy to pick up and play, yet difficult to master, MLB 2006 is a game within the game. Additionally, Pitcher Confidence plays a role in a gamer's ability to hit spots in the strike zone, while frequency of mistakes will impact the confidence level of a gamer's hurler, making it more difficult to hit paint the corners
• All-New Fielding Zone Marker With an all-new fielding interface that brings the player attributes together with the user's skill level, players will really need to make the play. In the past gaa player with the Franchise Mode Player Editor.bats, check swings and more.
• AAA / AA Minor Teams & Stadiums MLB 2006 features 60 teams and 5 stadiums from the Minors.
• Old-Time Players & Stadiums Unlock and play with Silver Era and Golden Era players like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, then play in old-time stadiums like Forbes and Polo Grounds.

Reviews (28)

Game Freezes!!!!
Do not buy, listen to everybody when they say the game freezes!!!It always does.Dont waist your time, and especially your money!

MLB 2006
It is a good game, but it is a little to cartonish for me. I am glad you have Mark Elis on the game. I liked the graphics and the game play

Game Freezes
Sony...read one of these reviews why don't ya? Every single person who has written a review says that this game freezes...and so do I. Jeez! I've been a faithful fan of MLB since it came out, but this game is so frustrating! I'll get into the 8 or 9th inning and wham...the game freezes. It locks up, so you can't play it and have to restart. I've even won games and been in the process of coming back to the main menu when it freezes.Never again will I buy this game. Never never never never never never.



If Sony would just fix this problem the game would kick butt!!! ... Read more

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Features

• Trade or battle Pokemon among Ruby, Sapphire, and Colluseum editions of the series
• Breed Pokemon to take advantage of evolved characteristics
• For 1 to 4 players
• Card-style role-playing game
• Includes wireless adapter so you can join up to 39 other trainers for battle

Reviews (89)

I can't believe i'm going to write this...
OK, I'm 18 years old and i'm obsessed with pokemon, have been ever since I was 11. but after a long wait I finally got my hands on firered and i'm afraid to say I was disappointed, not because it was poor quality, because it was excellent, but because it lacked a challenge, everything was the same as the original but it had just been revamped, don't get me wrong I love it and everything but I want something new. if you haven't played the original then definitely buy this game but otherwise don't expect something new

freakin fun!
i have so much fun with these games, it's like the #1 thing to play during travel, or just when you have a boring time at the airport. the funniest thing i did was name my pokemon and rival funny names. my rival's name is mud. while my pokemon have names like dumpface. this game will blow you away with the new islands
and hidden pokemon from new pokemon games.

great game!
you know, it's strange. when two pokemon games come out, one eventually outsells the other one! this may be a remake, but has added features, like the six islands you can venture to and find new pokemon from silver, gold, ruby, and sapphire! yipee! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Editorial Review

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance took co-operative action role-playing to new heights on the Playstation 2 console. Alone, or with a friend, you could tackle giant rats, undead monsters, dark elves, and even a white dragon, as you uncovered a plot against the good city of Baldur's Gate. But the ending indicated there was more adventure to come. Fans were worried that the sequel wouldn't live up to original's promise when the original design team jumped ship to work on Sony's Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest. They need not have worried; Dark Alliance 2 is a worthy successor, retaining the weapons, monsters, Dungeons and Dragons action and rules, sharp graphics, responsive controls, and high adventure of its predecessor.

The plot is a bit darker this time, but you're given a wider range of character classes to help face the elevated threats. There's the mighty barbarian, a dwarf rogue, a cleric, the monk (a martial artist), and a necromancer. The quest is huge and there are character-class specific side quests you can embark on--an extra incentive to play again as a different character. The level design tends to be a little too maze-like, and there's lots of boring backtracking, but the annoying jumping puzzles from the first game are gone.

The biggest problem with Dark Alliance 2 is that it doesn't measure up to the competition. It's a 2-player game, while Dungeons & Dragons Heroes (on the Xbox) and Champions of Norrath (on the PS2 and Xbox) allow four-player play. Then again if you plan to play solo, or with a single friend, that shouldn't keep you from coming to the city of Baldur's Gate's aid once again. --Andrew Bub ... Read more

Features

• 3 character types, each with unique skills and abilities
• Explosive spell effects and amazingly detailed environments
• For 1 or 2 players
• Action/adventure game based on the Dungeons & Dragons campaign Forgotton Realms
• Faithful to the 3rd edition Dungeons and Dragons rules

Reviews (72)

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2
I really enjoyed this game.I have it for the Xbox and the graphics are well above average.This installment was much harder than the first and longer too.There are 5 characters to choose from ranging from the necromancer to the barbarian.The adventure is fairly long ranging from 7-12 hours depending on if you get everything.Another great feature is that each character has his or her own side quest which you can complete which will help rack up the experience points.I think the best adition to this game is the ablility to create and customize your equipment with magical gems you find.They gems all give you special ablilites and you can tweak it to fit your character perfectly.You can also play with a friend witch adds great replay value to the game.Overall it is a solid RPG that isn't hard to get into but may dissapoint hardcore RPG fans. I give it 4 out of 5.

dark aliance
dark aliance was awosme!! it had awsopme graphic mostly at the cript those zombies look like they were real i mean some have no heads come after ya or no arms and no head or be cut in have and still chase you any way it just sum people i bet who are reading this are saying a kid says this he dosent know whats good well listen, if you dont beleave me whatever but you people out there who do rent i tell ya me ansd my friend stayed up all last night playin the game we couldnt stop and u have mutliple choice on wepons and amour it likesomthing so advice you could on dream of it. words cant really descripe the awsomeness!! of the game the only way is to play it! imean i just wish everyone new how greatthis game is i mean i search the web all the time llokin for the game like this i've been search for 4 years but fially sumthin pops up . this , this is like so cool so awsome so changelling but not hard or boring its so fun to beat the living crap out of the monster you just feel , you feel like your fighting itwhen your only one player or with a friend you just feel like your there kickin' butt! it so much fun eveyr body who dosen't like middle ages games or fighting it like nothing u ever experniced you just get so , so in to it you fighting and then a enmey hiding and pops out at you your like oh my god! then you fight it and the. and getting your tea mmate after he/she dies is easy and the things each certain people get out of them is so awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its a huge envirtoment but not too huge you can interact with most people. i just hope everyone can get an chance to this play this awsome thing you you i cant explain it its just so awsome and so.. awsome... i cant just stop and its not too addciting but its adicting

Return to Baldur's Gate.
DARK ALLIANCE: BALDUR'S GATE 2 has a plot that begins fairly soon after the end of the original BALDUR'S GATE video game. At the end of the original BALDUR'S GATE the three heroes found themselves surrounded by giant black creatures after jumping through the "last" remaining gateway portal. The game begins with your character on the outskirts of a village being asked to help a group of travelers who were attacked by orcs. The first stage of the game is more of a prologue and it takes a little while before actually reaching the city of Baldur's Gate. Visiting an inn (one different from the first game), your character is able to talk to some people and begin going on certain quests. Ultimately, your character is to rescue the three adventurers from the first game and defeat the vampire lord.

I really enjoyed playing DARK ALLIANCE. I like action-adventure type of games and tend to play them more because of the story rather than their difficulty. I found DARK ALLIANCE to be a bit more difficult than BALDUR'S GATE. There are a couple of really tough bosses (especially the octopus-face lady in the caves beneath the one castle) which require some critical thinking and strategy to defeat.

There are a few changes in DARK ALLIANCE from BALDUR'S GATE. The player has 5 characters to choose from instead of 3. Though the game is pretty much the same no matter which character you choose, there are side quests that only each character can partake. There are also some characters in the game who won't talk to certain characters.Like the first game, each of the five characters has their own special skills and talents. Personally I liked the dwarf rogue the best because he's able to carry the most loot and has this nifty ability of being able to automatically able to disarm all traps. Another change in the game is the ability to modify weapons into special magical weapons, but it costs a lot of money and jewels to make anything really worthwhile.Another difference is that characters who shoot arrows don't have to constantly buy those arrows; once you have a bow, it remains armed all the time. This saves on both money and the amount of weight being carried around. Some of the levels are the same as in BALDUR'S GATE, but there are many more new ones. The game also takes much longer to beat. Once beating the game, an extreme mode opens up in which you can take your character from the end of your first game and start over at the beginning of the game, but with everything being extremely difficult to kill. If you choose to play extreme mode, your character keeps his experience and levels, but looses all possessions. It's fun to try, but very hard to beat some of the bosses in this mode.

Overall, I found DARK ALLIANCE to be a fun game and a good sequel to BALDUR'S GATE. Expert gamers will be bored by it, but most anyone else who likes action-adventure/role play games will probably enjoy it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. PS2 (PSX2)    2. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    3. Playstation2 (Play station2)    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Role Playing Games (rpg, rpgs)    7. Video Games   

Features

• Execute hundreds of special attacks, spells, and combos
• Dozens of mini-games and side quests
• For 1 to 4 players
• Command real time battles in a 3-D battle system with full control over the characters
• Fully customizable character growth system to suit your fighting style

Reviews (110)

Good things come to those who wait
some people have said the story is too cliched. I'm writing this review to say that good things come to those who wait. To those that said the game isn't 80 hours, I am so hooked on this game that I am on playthrough 2 at 83 hours. This game has such good replayabiity. I'll leave details to other guides, but don't let people complaining of a cliched storyline. The enemies get better too. I found myself on the verge of tears a few times. Just remember, you will experience one of the best gaming experiances ever 1/4 into the game.

Great game
Awesome game! Tons of characters, moves, and weapons. the storyline is long enough, but through in hundreds of sidequests, and you have yourself over 80 hours of gameplay. Myself I only did a couple sidequests, so it took me 44 hours! I would recommend this game to anyone who loves RPGs. Especially long ones with a great storyline!

Wow
I didn't purchase this game until a few months after it came out cause I didn't think it would be a whole lot of fun.However, I decided to purchase it and this game blew me away.It took me a while of figuring out how to play it and even starting it a 2nd time, I still find new stuff.This game has become a gem in my video game collection.

The bosses are fun and intresting, the character and thier design are phenominal (they have to be since they were done by the creator of Oh! My Goddess), the story has so many twists and turns that it left me speechless at times, and the dubbing is superb which is a weak area in most dubbed games.As well, the battle set-up is intresting and different, the character technqiues are superb, and the weapons in the games are some of the best i have ever seen.

A most awesome game. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure