Features

• Freestyle Air: The EA SPORTS: Freestyle Control continues to revolutionize your ability to play simulation basketballand, now more than ever, its about expressing your game in flight with Freestyle Air. In addition to all-new dunks, alley-oops, and adjustable jump shots in mid-air, new user-controlled put-back and tip-in technologies reward players who box out, wipe the glass, and go back up for a quick bucket. On defense, take more control over shot blocking to own the paint.
• NBA All-Star Weekend: Freestyle Air elevates NBA LIVE 2005 above the rim in the all-new NBA All-Star Weekend mode by allowing users to take complete control and create jaw-dropping, customized dunks in the Slam Dunk Contest. With thousands of unique dunk scenariosfrom bouncing the ball off the backboard, to jumping from the free throw line, to going between your legs in mid flightFreestyle Air lets you express your game on the court, and above it. Also featuring the 3 Point Shootout, the Roo
• Comprehensive Dynasty Mode: Be the architect of your own unstoppable dynasty, and watch your franchise flourish for 25 seasons. Jump into games with simulation intervention and use the customizable PDA to stay updated with important league news, team information, and other announcements. New free agency logic allows users to negotiate contracts and manage the salary cap using real dollars for the first time.
• Announcers: No voice says NBA basketball like Marv Albert. Teamed with on-air TV partner Mike Fratello for 5-on-5 action, these two hoops veterans dish out the most authentic commentary available. In NBA All-Star Weekend mode, TNTs Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith step up to the mic to bring their own unique flavor to the Slam Dunk Contest and 3 Point Shootout.

Reviews (15)

Hell Yah
Ths is the best one yet.The new players and the graphics was what impressed me. The only thing keeping it from getting a perfect score was the dynasty mode was very repeditive.


Players very good
dynasty mode not so good

Better than I thought
This is my first year buying NBA Live since the Sega Genesis Years.I played 95 -96 and then found 97 to be complete garbage.So I took a break from b-ball games for awhile until I played NBA 2k1 at a friends house one day.I immediately went out and purchased a Dreamcast.I was in love with this game and the following year's version.Dreamcast went out so I purchased a Gamecube.I purchased NBA 2k3 which was fun but I couldn't play a full game without the reported freeze.ESPN decided to discontinue their games for Gamecube and I was in trouble.I refused to buy Live again.

This year I said "what the hay, it's only $25".I must say that I am pleasantly surprised by this game.I haven't played 2k4 or 2k5 but this game is pretty realistic this year.If you crank that baby up to superstar level and increase the game speed to about 75, you have yourself a game.I have never seen a defense and offense so smart from the computer.on previous 2k editions, if you don't call a play the men just stand around looking like "what should we do next".Live doesn't have that problem, I just got finished playing and Jermaine O'Neal came up top and set me a screen and began to roll.I didn't have to "tell" him to do it. Post men go to work in the post and shooters work to get free (running around picks and subtly pushing their men off).On the old 2k games the computer offense would usually take some crazy shots and bail you out on defense.Not this Live here.Whatever defense you play they adjust.I switched to the 2-3 and the Lakers were working all of the holes in the zone.When I switched back to man they worked the ball around until they had a free shot.That's smart b-ballin'.The computer offense will always find the open man when you double down leaving you to scramble to find the shooters.On defense the computer doubles your hot scorers.I was getting hot with O'Neal but the computer didn't just bring some lame double from the entry passers defensive man.They were bringing doubles from all over the floor.The doubles were aggressive and if i brought the ball down around waist level I had to worry about Kareem Rush or Chucky Atkins wrestling the ball out of my hands.Once the ball hit the floor people started diving to gain possession.I said "that's it this game is great".

The only thing I have found that I hate so far is playing defense.It feels like you are on skates and at your opponents freestyle dribbling will.When playing your friends I suggest playing some zone for when you get broke down off the dribble.

Take it from someone who loves playingand watching basketball, this game is pretty good and very realistic.

Sounds great
it sounds great and I'm wanting to know if it has soundtracks on it ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)   

Reviews (15)

This game rocks!
This game is awesome! It is so fun making your own team and doing street challenge! You can create your own characters, shoes, and courts! The characters you make can get very deep detail! The game has great graphics! I like this game a lot and I suggest eveyone buy it. It is an awesome basketball game!

Nba Street V3 is the best basketball game ever!!!
This game is so cool! With the all new trick stick you can do a bunch of totaly awesome tricks. You can use any player from the NBA. You can use current players like Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, and LeBron James or old players like Kareem Abdul Jabar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. If thats not enough for you, you can customize your own baller with the more advanced customazation that makes your created baller look so real and so awesome. The new gamebreaker is so cool too. You can do a bunch of cool mid air tricks to do an awesome gamebreaker dunk. After you create your own baller you can create a court for him and try out the cool new street challenge and build your baller's reputation to the max. To top all of that off there is a new dunk contest which is sort of baised off of the gamebreaker dunk. So that's the basics of Nba Street V3 but there is still a lot of cool stuff on it so you should try it out.

This video game is great
I have played NBA Street and NBA Street Volume 2, but NBA Street V3 has got to be the best one I've played. I played this one in Nintendo Gamecube, and the gamebreaker has been even better than the original gamebreakers. It would have been even better if there was a Three-Point Shootout along with the Dunk Contest. I give this game a 10 out of 10. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoors    2. Video Games    3. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Sports   

Features

• First game to feature NASCAR's new point system
• Create-a-Driver feature allows you to customize your character and racing gear
• Single, multiplayer, and online multiplayer modes; race up to 43 cars on a single track through Xbox Live
• Sports racing game
• Develop your racing skills--and settle your disputes with other drivers--by racing cars through city streets

Reviews (14)

Perfect for Racing Fans!
I was apprehensive about buying this game.However, I went ahead and laid down the money and have been extremely pleased with my decision.First of all, the graphics are very good and the racing can get intense.The action is fast paced and all of the tracks look as they do on TV.

One thing I love is the Nascar 2005 can be a very deep game with a lot of replay value.Of course, if you just want to race one race at a time you can do that, but if you want to start a carrier, it is very detailed and involved.You start in the Featherweight division with little money and no fans.After you start winning some races, you gain money, fans, and notoriety among the other racers.You also have an agent who will help you climb the ladder of fame.If you do well in the Featherweight, you can move up to the Truck series, the Bush series, and then on to Nascar.However, you have to wait for offers to come across from car owners in that particular division.For example, if you are doing well in the Bush series Motorola may offer you a deal to drive for them in Nascar.You can take the deal, or hold out to try and get a better offer from another sponsor.It's totally up to you.You will also be challenged to street races by some of the Nascar drivers.These are pretty cool because they allow you to race with streetcars such as the new 2005 Ford Mustang!If you win, you will gain notoriety and the drivers will respect you more on the track.

Another aspect that I love is the gas pedal.With the gas being the right top button on the XBOX controller, you can use it just like an actual pedal.You can let off a little to make it through the turns then floor it on the straightaway's.It really gives you more control of your car because you are able to make it through the turns easily, while still applying a little bit of gas.Very nice!

Also, the addition of the "share draft" and "intimidate" buttons work nicely.If you are drafting someone that is on the inside of a two car wide draft, you can press the "share draft" button and it will suck you up on the car in front of you.This allows the driver to pass cars on the outside because the more cars you have in a draft, the faster you are.As for the "intimidate" button, you can press and then literally intimidate the car in front of you.If you have the button locked in and bump draft the car you are intimidating, he will usually move out of your way.However, if you are too rough you could tick him off and cause him to come after you.Yeah, I've been wrecked a couple of times for pissing off a driver.

This game is a blast and I give it my highest recommendation!

Great game for dedicated NASCAR fans
This game is for players that want a challenge (Not recomended for beginners).This game is good for NASCAR fans that under stand the season.You start out racing Ryan Newman on the streets and if you beat him you will get a race contract (Don't think you will start out in the Nextel series, but you will need to move your way up the to the Nextel series).This is FIGHT TO THE TOP mode, but that's not the only thing.You can go to race mode and do Race Now, Season, Chase For The Cup, Dodge Speed Zone, Lightning Chalange, and Race Online. In the Features mode there is What's New and Costom Car Garage.There are many other features in this game you can explore.Just a heads up it's a 1-2 player game unless online.Things to improve are when you race FETHERLIGHT and PRODUCTION there is no pitting or yellow flages.Also in FIGHT TO THE TOP once you put difficulty in and start you can't change it, but you can change how your person looks.You can save more than one game on it(X-BOX only).It could improve but it is still an awesome game.

Better than before, Still much room for improvement
I'm not a big NASCAR fan but I found this to be a pretty good game. The combination of driver/owner modes is a cool idea but both seem to be a bit under developed.

Owner mode pretty much consists of buying a team, buying all the upgrades for the car and the pit crew, then letting it run itself. In real life, most teams have more than one car. This is not an option here. You are also limited in the drivers you can hire and I have only seen one who has the capability to actually win a championship, sort of frustrating if you own two or three teams.

On the driver side, your car setup will rarely need to be adjusted. You should be able to get the pole in virtually every qualifying session without any adjustments (at the lower levels anyway). The allies / rivals feature is a nice touch but only works one way. If you want to 'share draft' with someone, you have to let him pass you then draft him. The AI drivers will not use this feature on you no matter how good your alliance is.

The production car feature is, in a word, silly. Just as an experiment I took the Mustang GT out on Talledega. I'm sure the new Mustang is a fine car, but I doubt it is capable of 190+MPH in fourth gear at 9000RPM. Last I checked, 9000RPM would send pistons flying every-which-way in 95% of production cars. As well, Last I checked the SRT-4 was Front Wheel drive, yet when you do a burn out on your 'victory lap' you quite clearly spin the rear tires madly. For the production cars, they clearly just put a different skin over the stock cars and called it a day.

The single most frustrating thing about this game however is the "Pit road problem" On occasion, there will be an accident on pit road which will get a car stuck sideways, blocking all access to the pits. The AI can't get the car unstuck. If you're entering the pits and this happens in front of you, your only option is to quit the race, otherwise you'll just be stuck there as the rest of the field drives laps around you.

All in all, it's a fun game to drive and the multiple series allow for a lot of playablility. ... Read more

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

Features

• Play a full game, Quick Anagram or Conumdrum round
• Extensive word list based on the official Scrabble word list
• 1 - 4 players
• Play against friends or the computer
• 10 ability levels

Reviews (2)

This is NOT Scrabble.
I bought this game with the understanding that the word "Srabble" coincided with that family game where you create words from random tiles.This game only allowes itself to be called Scrabble because it uses a gameboard and point system similar to a Scrabble board. Understand me when I say THIS IS NOT SCRABBLE.If you are looking for a Scrabble handheld, look elsewhere.This game is essentially fancied-up Boggle, where you have a Scrabble board filled with tiles and you attempt to make words by connecting tiles together.As the other reviewer said, I also would rather play Bookworm for the Advance.

You cannot save your game, and the cartridge keeps no high scores.Animation is cheap, as is the music and graphics. Avoid!

It's okay, but you can't save your game.
Not really like scrabble, hard to win against the game.I prefer Bookworm for gameboy advance.You can save your game, and you can take your time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Strategy (Strategic)   

Features

• Explore the strange BeanBean kingdom using a unique simultaneous-control setup
• Interact with other classic Mario characters and enemies throughout the game
• For 1-4 players over link cable
• Hilarious action roleplaying game featuirng Mario and Luigi
• Unique RPG elements allow you to level up Mario and Luigi, increasing their stats and powers

Reviews (113)

They finally star in a game, and it's good too
One could very rightly say that there is sort of a rivalry between the Mario Bros. Mario has starred in big games like Mario 64, Sunshine, Mario World, Mario 3 etc. Luigi however doesn't really have great games. He was in Mario is Missing and Luigi's Mansion and he only has co-starring roles like in Mario Party or Mario Kart. So finally they pair up and even then they reference the rivalry in the first game in awhile they star together in.

Story: Princess Cackaletta is bringing a gift to Princess Toadstool only she steals Princess' voice and replaces it with explosive vocabulary. Her words are literally bombs that explode. So off Mario and Luigi, a reluctant Bowser and some other cameos are along for the ride(sort of) has the Mario Bros try to rescue the Princess' voice.

Graphics: Some find it ugly, others say it fits perfectly in this context. I say it's both. It's not incredibly animated like Golden Sun and even one could say Mario RPG from the SNES looks better than this but it fits the atmosphere of the game.

Sound/Music: The ever popular Mario theme returns, as usual remixed too. There is little to no voice acting besides Mario's "let's go!" or Luigi's "alright!" and some other things. Mario games tend to have very little voice acting anyway.

Gameplay: You ONLY control the Mario Bros. This game is the spiritual successors to Mario RPG and Paper Mario, games where you controlled not just the Brothers, but here it's strictly a family affair. And so of course gameplay and battle screens A controls Mario and B controls Luigi always. It's kind of confusing at first, especially since RPG's were always one button for action commands but you'll get the hang of it.

The Brothers can team up on both play areas. Let's say that that platform is too high for them to jump. Put Mario in front and activate Luigi's power with the L and they can do a high jump. Likewise, substituting Luigi for Mario, they can do a Spin Jump which allows them to travel platforms too spaced out. Other abilities come your way like shrinking Mario or pounding Luigi into the dirt.

The game has a light-hearted feel with the dialogue and while not as sharply written as Paper Mario: TTYD, it's still enjoyable to read, especially to the nods to past Mario/Luigi adventures.

The game can be slightly challenging to the young-uns but then again even some stages in Super Mario World will drive anyone nuts but at least it's forgiving here and it's a good game too so it won't hurt to pick it up.

Like a Dream Come True! The top of the game pyramid!
I really mean FUN with this Mario Luigi game! I never knew about this game until I got it with my GBA SP (See my last review for info about GBA SP). It's a mix of fantasy, RPG, and wits! You keep doing RPG things. BUT.... You can press buttons for defense, attack, and many new attacks that you learn along the way. I remember playing on of the old Mario games on my Gameboy, This is a revolution for GBPs (Gameboy Packs) (Which means games to play on GB).

You are supposed to rescue not the princess, but her "VOICE". They were stolen by some wierd looking bean guys. You travel with Bowser and try to rescue her voice, but you got separated by him. Mario and Luigi must go to the Beanbean kingdom where the new enemy plans some tricks up her sleeve! This is easy with action, but you need to think in order to finish it. No brains, you won't even finish a level! Oops, gotta play Superstar Saga, I would like to say more, but that's all I'll say. Bye-bye!







You may read no longer of my review......

Pure joy
I have a theory about games like these. My theory is that their developers have secret access to a mysterious element called Happy, which they tuck into the microchip before shipping the game. This causes the strange effect of players not being able to cease smiling as they play the game. I have fallen under the effects of Happy, and here's why.


I loved the look of this game. Clear, sharp, and colorful, with gorgeous animation. I highly reccomend that you play it on a DS or GBA SP, as the extra light heightens the graphics to glorious levels.

The battle system is wonderful. You may not be able to believe that the superb Paper Mario combat system would translate well to a handheld, but ah, how wrong you'd be. Timing the button presses takes concentration, but is never frustrating or boring. You can use hammers, jumps, or even magical powers to attack, as well as an array of fun items.


Then there are the puzzles. This is where the Happy element is in its strongest form. As you progress in the game, you'll earn new abilities, and each and every one will help you solve the near-perfect puzzles. Use your hammer to whack the brother in front of you into the ground...light your partner's pants on fire to make him dash...or jump on his head to reach a high ledge. Whatever it is you have to do, it always makes sense. For this reason, I would reccomend playing without a strategy guide, since using one would ruin the fun of figuring the puzzles out.


The story, which is beautiful in its simplicity, has many twists and turns, so you never know what you might be doing next. One minute you could be hunting for beans to make Yoshis lay eggs, and the next you might be strategically using your hammer to help a fashion designer dye her clothes. This keeps the game fresh and exciting at every turn.

RPG elements are integrated masterfully. You can gain experience, level up, and even buy new equipment. These features add to the game, but never become a pain.

From the beginning, which features Mario running around in his underwear, to the end sequence, wherein Bowser is tied to the back of a plane in a gigantic gift box, this game is pure joy. So play it already. Feel the Happy. ... 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)   

Editorial Review

Nothing lends itself better to portable gaming than the arcadeclassics. They're addictive, replayable, and fun--plus it's nice not tohave to pump endless streams of quarters into them. That's what makesNamco Museum such a must-have title for the Game Boy Advancesystem. People too young, or too impatient, to enjoy a good coin-op hadbetter stop reading now.

Like the PlayStation and N64 versions, Namco has packed a few of itsbest games onto the cartridge. For the GBA we get only five titles(four are listed on the front of the box, but Galaxian is alsoincluded). We have two versions of Ms. Pac-Man (one that showsthe whole maze but is dreadfully small, and another that scrolls),Galaga, Pole Position, and Dig Dug. They arelovingly ported, complete with all the music and sound effects intact.What we don't get is the amusing Museum portion and trivia found onother versions.

Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga are the real winners here. Bothare perfect renditions complete with all the extras (music, colors,sound effects, and bonus stages/cartoons). The controls on these twoare also perfect. Pole Position is amusing, but features twitchycontrols and pales in comparison to other GBA racing games.Galaxian, on the surface, seems the same as its sequel,Galaga, but it isn't. The fire rate is much slower, so the paceof the game is different. Galaga is certainly better, butGalaxian is a nice addition regardless. Dig Dug is aclassic, pure and simple, and it still plays well. It rounds out thecollection nicely.

Arcade fans, especially those who used to line up (or line theirquarters on the machine) to play these games, will be very pleased withNamco Museum. Those unimpressed with retro gaming probably won'tbe converted. However, here's hoping we see more arcade classics in thefuture, because I can't think of a better platform for these than theGame Boy Advance. --Andrew S. Bub

Pros:

• Perfect recreations of arcade classics
• A nice, diverse slate of games
• Nice of them to include two versions of Ms. Pac-Man

• Pole Position isn't so hot anymore
• No Museum features, such as trivia questions

Features

• Platform: Game Boy Advance
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Action/Adventure

Reviews (68)

Fun,and a good game to start out with
The game is only $15 so if you do buy it, its not like your spending $30 for a game you wont like. I thought this game was really enjoyable, although i have played many games with far superior quality.The games are all pretty interesting and they all have their flaws,but when i learned that these games were invented so long ago, i cut them a little slack.I didnt "grow up" playing these games so its not a walk down memory lane for me, but they are still fun games.This was also the first game i got for gba and personaly i think its a good game to start out on, because the games are simple and easy to follow and the controls are relativly easy.Its especially good for kids who are not quite ready for hard and in-depth games yet.i also like the fact that its not just one classic game but 5.Pacman is my favorite game,but its a little hard to beat.There are two things that really get on my nerves about this game, one-you cant save any high scores,so there is absolutely nothing to beat in this game, and two-in galaga the screen is only half the size of the gameboy screen, they could have put the scores at the top and had the screen be double the size that it is.but overall this game is very fun when you just want a little something to keep you entertained.

Nameco Museum
I bought this game thinking it was a cheap game. When i played it it brought memories of the arcade up-rites that they had at the Pavilion in Myrtle Beach in my younger days. The Ms Pac-Man was the best and Dig Dug was also. The other 3 games i plade on the arcades and on the artari 2600. This is quiet a bit of nastalgia. Hours of FUN and ENJOYMENY at a very reasonable price. Check out the other games that i have rated Donkey Kong Country 2 , Legend of Zelda. ALL ARE GOOD....ENJOY
EngineMan Eric

this game is so old school and it rocks
if you like old arcade games like i do then you gotta get this game. it will entertain you for hours. it gives you a veriety of games to choose from so you dont get bored easly.ther is only on bad thing about this game on ms pacman. if you choose the full screeen its to little to even see and if you choose the larger screen it srolls when you go up and you cant always know if there will be a ghost when you go up but dont get me wrong this game rocks! you also get to choose how many lives you get for ms pacman. there is also alot of other options to choose from in the other games as well. its old school and it rocks! (so pimp)!!!*** ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Retro Arcade    2. Strategy (Strategic)    3. Video Games    4. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    5. GBA    6. Action    7. Adventure    8. Classic   

Features

• Compete in multiple exciting game modes like Arcade, Showtime and Karaoke
• Special technology rates the pitch and rhythm of your vocals
• Multiple mini-games that will keep you singing along all night
• Sing along to licensed hits and well known classics, then be judgedon your performance
• *Give it your best performance or you'll be humiliated by the crowd -- they react to your performance in real-time

Reviews (6)

Humiliation was never so much fun!
Got the game, connected the microphone, and was having a blast in less than 3 minutes.You pick a complex or simple song, choose plain karaoke, or get graded by the crowd or your friends.Connect to Xbox Live for more songs.Sure it'll cost you, but isn't singing "Jessie's Girl" to an adoring crowd worth it?

There is no mystery to this game, just flat out karaoke fun.The "bundle" part of Karaoke Revolution Bundle is the microphone that plugs into your joystick (just like an xbox live headset).

Awesome!!! Can't Wait for the next one!!
This is an awesome game!!! I love that you have to actually have some talent in order to play. I love how the microphone can pick up what note you are singing. (Isn't technology crazy?!?!) This game is fun for the person/people playing and for anybody who might be just watching. The characters get pretty animated and they glow when you sing really well. (It's pretty challenging to try to get your character to glow during the entire song! But trust me, it can be done!) The crowd watching your character also waves their arms and dances if you are doing a good job. If not, then the crowd leaves and your character gets pretty depressed. I hope that Konami comes out with more for XBOX!!!

Note: there is one downside to this game. You find yourself singing the same songs over and over again. (60 songs really isn't that many to choose from)

Needs more songs,but you can download if online w/XBOX Live
This game took me off guard. I expected just a simple little Karaoke game with lyrics on the screen and nothing more. I never played the ones on the PS2 and really never wanted to, but when it came out for XBOX, I figured, what the heck, I enjoy singing so I'll give it a shot. In 4 words, "what a party game!" First off, Konami did a wonderful job of replicating the actual music from the original artists. The music is nearly cloned perfectly. People with home theaters will jam to this with the 5.1 Digital. The way the crowd reacts to you really gets your adrenaline flowin, if you sing bad, you're character will get booed off stage, heck, you do bad enough, the music stops--- if you do well, they will go nuts for you. It really makes you feel like you're at a serious karaoke jam. But not only do you just sing, you're also being judged! The game judges you by tone of voice and timing. It's very picky at times and when you don't know the words by heart, prepare to have a mean crowd by your side.

The different venues like county fairs, outdoor stadiums, party palaces and local bars gives the game a very realistic feel. The characters available are comical to watch on-screen and they move their mouth with yours, downright funny. The males will get a kick out of choosing the "Britney Look Alike Girl" and doing Friends in Low Places.

Up front, the music selection is a mixed bag and I won't judge if it's good or bad because different people prefer different things. It mostly included a little country, some 80's, 90's and some recent stuff. I know it's hard to make everyone happy, but the thing to do is offer more music. And that is where XBOX Live comes in. With an XBOX Live subscription (which is already $49.99 a year) you can connect online to get new songs. Of course there is no mention of charging us in the instruction booklet, but not to my surprise, there is a $4.99 fee for each group of songs. Each group of $4.99 contains 5 songs. I'm sorry, $4.99 is a rip off, especially when we may only want it for 1 or 2 of the selections. And we're already paying Microsoft to go online for our yearly subscription. Sigh. More money out the door...

And considering we spent $59.99 for the game itself, Konami seems a bit greedy. I would have liked it more if you could buy in singles for .99cents. Seems more logical. At this time "Jan 05" the downloads are pretty weak, only about 6 groups availalbe and the stuff they do have is pretty skimpy. A few 80's songs, Jessie's Girl, more Michael Jackson, some Britney Spears, Madonna, etc. Good stuff, but we need a wider variety. Hopefully over time they will get that price down and get more for us.

As a whole, I still loved this game, I'm a karaoke fan and love to jam out, other fans will love it to. As with me, some music you're simply never going to sing, or want to. The problem, some of the modes force you to sing what it chooses to continue on to earn new characters and venues. It's annoying and if it was up to me to market this game, I would make different genres of music to sell seperately instead of putting a mix of music on one game. How about an all 70's, all 80's, all 90's and "Modern" releases so people dont' get stuck with songs they'll never use. But as a whole,it's good fun and I'm lovin' the songs I do like, and the ability to download new songs is nice, but $4.99 for 5 songs is greedy and they should let you choose them individually. Duh Konami? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Xbox (x box)    3. Microsoft   

Features

• Play as Rodney Copperbottom, the hero of Twentieth Century Fox's 2005 CG animated feature film
• Save fellow robots from a tragic destiny
• Hop on a train to a mechanical metropolis of moving gears and winding parts
• Meet an unforgettable cast of characters and battle evil machines
• Discover the many ways a robot can turn his parts into cool and unique gadgets

Reviews (3)

The Worst Game Ever!!!!!!!!
This game was terrible because it does not have a lot of things to do.Another reason I didn't like this game was because it is not exciting at all.

Unhappy


I bought this game for my eight and five year old, after we saw the movie. I wish that I would have waited to read some reviews on the game before we purchased it.It was too hard for my boys to play. They loved the movie, and they love robots.However, they both got bored very quickly with this game.My kid's friends also don't seem to play this one very long either.It was not worth our money.My boys have enjoyed the wratchet and clank games a lot.My older son really likes the spongebob games. I would try those and skip this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really fun but still rent it to see if you like it.
This game was really fun. There were easy parts,hard parts,and medium parts. This game is kind of short. I beat it in 3 days but I still thought it was a great game. I recommend that you rent it first to see if you like it. ... 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)   

Features

• Team-specific fan celebrations like the Gator Chomp
• Dynasty mode lets you monitor grades, recruit from high schools, and develop underclassmen
• Single player, multiplayer, and online multiplayer modes
• College football sports game
• New Match-Up Stick allows you to take advantage of key personnel mismatches

Reviews (95)

A great game
This game is probably the best college football game you can buy.Do not waste your money or your time on other games.If you love college football then you want this game.It has been mentioned that the game freezes and yes that is true, but you can always simulate those games if you are playing the dynasty mode (just keep simulating to get the result you want, if not restart and simulate again).This game allows you to pick your favorite team and have their theme song play on the main screen.The players in the dynasty mode do get into trouble often, but there is along with everything else a way to prevent that, put more money into discipline and scout your players better (look at discipline rating of each player).
This game overall is a really really good football game.Plus its made by EA Sports the best sports game maker out there.This game is defently worth the money if you love college football!

A mizzou tigers fan
I Love this game it alaways u to play as Any team In the nation including DivisionAA schools. This year you can also inport players to madden. Buy this And Madden and you will have agreat time playing your PS2

OK Game Plan... Poor Execution in Dynasty Mode
I enjoyed this game for a while playing single games, but once I turned to dynasty mode I started to notice problems.

The first thing I notcied was that the statistics were all wrong.The most noticable was a game where I scored every drive, but the red zone statistics kept going down.This doesn't matter so much with single games, but with a full season with a new team, you're fighting for respect.

Case in point, midway through the season, I was undefeated, had defeated two #1 teams, but I wasn't even in the top 25 in the coaches' poll.

The most frustrating thing, however, is when the game freezes up.Sometimes, it just does that randomly--you get over the frustration of losing out on any records you've broken, you play the game over, and you're fine.But during both dynasties, it got to a point in the second season where the console always froze no matter how many times I replayed it, and it just got way too frustrating to be enjoyable anymore.I've never had this problem with any other game, so I'm sure it's the game and not the console. ... Read more

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

Features

• Crazy maneuvers like Tongue Boarding, Underwear Bungee Jumping
• 10 huge 3D environments to explore
• For 1 player
• Help Spongebob and friends stop Plankton's evil plot to take over the world
• 3 playable characters: SpongeBob, Patrick or Sandy

Reviews (40)

funniest game I every played
I can't believe someone said this game was boring and had bad graphics. I think they are confusing it with another sponge bob game. the very 1st spongebob game for playstation (back in 2001) did have really bad graphics and was very simple, my 5 yr old could complete the game, and I was able to finish the whole game in One night.

But the new one 'Battle for Bikini Bottom' is Nothing like the 1st one, the graphic look like your watching the actual spongebob cartoon in 3-D. And you never get bored with this game each stage has so much to do!!! Like smashing enough tikki's, trading flowers with Mr. Krab's for a golden spatula, climbing hard to reach places to find extra underwear, fitting robots, bowling, bubble smashing, jellyfishing, bungee jumping and more. Best of all you really feel like your in bikini bottom!! My son thought smashing up squirdward's house and hearing squidward tell spongebob to get out, was a hoot. I was Never bored with this game, I really hated having to turn it off to go to bed because it was so much fun play and it took me 2 months to complete the whole game because there is so much to do.

If you like the cartoon you'll love the game

Spongebob Boringpants
Wow!I haven't seen any thing this boring since,well,ever.Just like Spongebob, this game is full of holes.The moves are boring (except for sandy).I mean,come on, how can you kill something with a jellyfish net?The graphics are average,the story line is trash,and the bosses are very unoringinal.Hmm,I wonder what character could look like a robotic squirrel?Basically,it's a mediocre game.Little kids will love it,but older gamers will definitely hate it.

battle for bikkini bottem
This game is very fun! You get to smash tikis, and break computers. You also meet robots. It's not very educational, but it doesn't break. My little brother (he's 6) plays for hours and hours. The game is a five-star game! ... Read more

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

Features

• Be the BaudelairesSwitch between the three Baudelaire orphans to utilize each of their special abilities: Violet, the inventor; Klaus, the brave intellect; and Sunny, the biting baby.
• Invent to prevailGather objects throughout your adventure to build ingenious inventions for solving tricky puzzles or for fending off Olafs creepy cohorts. Inventions include the Bopper to clear enemies from your path, the Stilts to maneuver through toxic goop and the Booster for jet-powered jumping.
• Vanquish the villainsDefeat Count Olaf and his wicked henchmen who assume many disguises in their never-endingpursuit of the Baudelaire orphans and their family fortune.
• Experience the adventuresEngage in over 20 different missions based on the adventures from the movie and the first three books: explore Count Olafs mysterious mansion, navigate through Uncle Montys intricate hedge maze and race from Aunt Josephines rickety house before it plummets into Lake Lachrymose.

Reviews (12)

Ok
This was an okay game. I beat in about 4 days. The end was the hardest for me. If you have alot of time get this game

Too Hard
I like this game but it's really hard. Also, the lights are too dim. I can hardly see where I'm going! But, if you like challenge and eat carrots (for night vision) you just might like it.

This is a coooooool game
This is a cool game.It has cool graphics, cool gadgets you get to build by finding stuff, and you get to play as all the Bauldelaires children. A good game to buy or rent. ... Read more

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

Features

• Avoid the many obstacles that Donkey Kong will throw your way
• Score extra points for picking up items dropped along the way
• For 1 or 2 players
• Classic video game originally created for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• Fight super ape Donkey Kong and try to rescue the girl he's abducted

Reviews (29)

To the last reviewer
Haven't you read at the top? It says "Classic NES SERIS"! Please think before writing.

This is just wierd?
Okay so since I heard from other reviews on this game saying that this one is missing a level here is something you may have not heard. In DK64 you can actually play the Arcade Version of the whole Game on the N64! Plus even when you play the NES Version what does it mean with 1+2 Player A or B? Nintendo Should've just added the Pie Level for the NES Version. I mean what the **** is Nintendo Thinking?

If you want to play NES games, use an NES.
This game is not bad. The E-reader version was much more affordable, though.
20 dollars? For 3 one-screen levels? I didn't think so.
If you still want this game, get the old black-and-white game Donkey Kong for the original Game Boy. It has all the levels from this, plus about 100 more. Fun. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action    2. Adventure    3. Classic    4. Retro Arcade    5. Strategy (Strategic)    6. Video Games    7. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    8. GBA   

Features

• Action and puzzle-solving gameplay
• Collect rupees to buy weapons and special items
• For 1 player
• Classic video game originally created for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• Save princess Zelda from the dark lord Ganon

Reviews (34)

Er, sorry to be the "dissenter" here...
...but I don't like this game at all. I'm a big Zelda fan and loved all the GBC, N64, GBA and GameCube games, but because of my age, I had never played the "classic" Zelda games. So I picked this up, aiming to be a full-blown Zelda aficionado.

Yet within a few minutes of play, I realized that the game was far too primitive for someone reared in the era of Link's Awakening DX and Ocarina of Time. There are no NPCs to talk to, no exploration to be done, none of anything that I had come to expect from the series. I am well aware that I was probably expecting too much, but whether that's true or not, I was disappointed.

Although I didn't find anything to enjoy in this game, I'm not saying that it's bad. I'm sure that it was a classic of its era, and those who grew up with NES games will probably fall in love with it all over again. But from the perspective of someone who relies only on what she has read and heard for info on this bygone time, it simply seems like a bland, watered-down hack 'n slasher.

A classic game now portable
The Legend of Zelda is one of my favorite NES games and now you can play it anywhere on the GBA. You can tell that this game is good because it is still alot of fun after all these years. I was fortunate to find this on sale the week it came out so even despite that, the price tag overall seems fair for such a great game although I don't think some of the other classic NES games are worth that price. Overall, if your a Zelda fan who wants to remember a great game or even if you've never played this before, you owe it to yourself to give this a try.

The original is back!
The Legend of Zelda began as a humble NES game that was first released in the '80s that single-handlely jump started a whole new genre of video games-the adventure games-a unique combination of the action and RPG genres!While the Zelda franchise has evolved over the years, adding more and more interesting characters, complex storylines, and improved graphics, none of those games (not even the Ocarina of Time) can compare with the kind of quality charm the original had.I guess the old saying's true, "The original is always the best!" and the same can be applied to Zelda.While thestoryline and gameplay may be simplistic compared to the Zelda games of today, and while the graphics may be "outdated", the original Zelda continues to remain as challenging and fun as ever.The Zelda games of today often give the players clues as to which direction you're supposed to head in next after completing a certain part of the game, but the original Zelda didn't offer any clues whatsoever.

You had to rely on either your raw instinct or a strategy guide to figure out what to do next.The dungeons weren't easy to beat, either.You had to wonder around complex mazes while battling against all sorts of strange creatures before you finally made it to the boss.A tradition that has always been handed down since the original was that you could find a special item in each dungeon that could be used to help defeat the boss, but unlike the Zelda games of today, there weren't any clues as to where that special item was located at, so you had to find it on your own.And an interesting fact is that if you register your file name as "Zelda", it'll unlock an even harder version of the game to play.I've always wished that Nintendo would re-release the original Zelda because my NES is broken now and I can no longer play it, so I was very happy to learn that this game was being re-released on the GBA!And not only is this re-release a faithful import of the original Zelda, but because it's on the GBA now, you can play it where ever you're at!Now I'll finally get to relive the glory days of the original Zelda and newbie fans can experience the original for the first time, too!So, if you're an old time Zelda fan like me and loved the original, I highly recommend buying this GBA re-release of it because it's perfect!Or if you're new to the Zelda franchise and have never played the original before, I highly recommend picking it up, too!Don't let the "simplisticy" of the gameplay or the "outdated" graphics fool you!This is the most unforgettable Zelda game of all time and the best video game ever, and it should not be passed up! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Classic    7. Retro Arcade    8. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)   

Editorial Review

Deceptively simple and completely addictive, Tetris Worlds adds colorful graphics, all-new gameplay variations, and intense multiplayer action to this classic game. Six modes of play challenge you with new rules, while its six different worlds evolve in complexity and difficulty as you clear one level and move to the next. Compete with up to four players to see which one clears levels the fastest. And best of all, this game is so straightforward that you can play it right out of the box. ... Read more

Features

• Six modes of gameplay, each with unique rules for playing Tetris.
• Multi-player game lets up to four players see who can clear levels the fastest.
• Play Tetris in six different worlds, each evolving as you clear levels.
• Increasing levels of complexity and difficulty as players complete each level.
• Simple gameplay, easy to pick up without instruction, and completely addictive!

Reviews (35)

Good tetris, Bad backgrounds
I just bought this Tetris game.I grew up with the black and white computer game "Nyet", before it was even called Tetris, so I love the Tetris game.The Tetris game itself was fine.

However, the backgrounds were horrible - mostly dark, with animated animals and an annoying flying cube with eyes getting in the way.The distractions might be good for building my concentration, but the backgrounds were so darkly colourful that I had trouble seeing the blocks properly.So they were a) cheesy, b) distorted the outline of the tetris blocks, and c) walked/swam/flew around a lot, so that it made the tetris blocks even harder to see.

I bought this game despite the mostly negative reviews because there wasn't another tetris gameboy advance game at the stores around my place.So it's enough to satisfy my Tetris fix, but I really wish it were better.That is, simpler, like white blocks on a black background, so I could concentrate on the game more than the bad graphics

Great game, new ideas...
This newest breed of Tetris starts out like any other. You have the option to play the classic Tetris game that everyone, including Homer Simpson, has played. But, there are also 5 new play modes, included Fusion which is the most unlike classic Tetris. Each of the games offers hours of reply.

This game also includes an outline option to help you see where your piece will land, for newer or less skilled players. As well as being able to see the next four pieces ahead.

Additionally you can swap out one piece by pressing the L or R button, and trade that piece with any piece later in the game... this option is very helpful for storing straight pieces.

Unfortunatly each game only has 15 levels, unlike the nearly limitless play of the origional title.

Another flaw on my system is that most of the backgrounds are so dark you have to be in a very well lit area to play, this is a typical flaw of all gameboy games without an SP, but the purple pieces are almost invisible without some serious overhead lighting.

All in all this game offers a new look at a great game, and offers at least a month of solid replayablity, plus it's great to pick up for a 5 minute distraction.

-- nemo54321 (3 1/2 stars)

Not bad
This game is okay.The game portion of the display takes up only 1/3 of the screen.The other 2/3 are graphics on the left and right side.At first I thought this would be a problem, since the tiny screen of the GBA gives me headaches at times.But it plays fine, and no problems seeing things.The controls are fairly smooth, but take a little getting used to.The "Ghost" feature is helpful.It shows you where and how a piece will lie, as it is still falling. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Classic    5. Retro Arcade    6. Strategy (Strategic)   

Features

• A collection of brand new moves put even more control in your hands
• Dynasty mode lets you build your team and watch your franchise flourish for up to 25 seasons
• For 1 to 4 players
• Become an offensive All-Star and dominate the court in NBA Live 2005
• Take on All Stars from around the country in online tournaments

Reviews (28)

Amazing!!!
I got this game a few days ago and have barely put it down. It is very realistic and has wonderful gameplay. It has ups and downs but overall it is great.

Pros:
Realistic and fun gameplay
Many cool gameplay modes

Cons:
Shots, do not look realistic at all

Ridiculous at lower levels, great at All Star level!
I owned the game about a month, won the championship with the Lakers(!) at the Starter level.All you had to do was steal the ball from the opponent, throw it up court on a fast break and dunk.Won most games by 20 while playing 8 minute qtrs.Fun for the first couple games, extremely boring after that.Then I tried the All Star level....way different ball game!...and much more enjoyable.It is very realistic in my opinion.Fast breaks are far less frequent but still possible, especially if you play like a real team (i.e. change individual match ups and defenses) and force turnovers.Offense is real challenging.The quick plays are great once you understand the purpose of each play.If you work for your shots and pass the ball you can get good open shots and finish with a high team shooting percentage (~50%).Now playing 12 min qtrs, and scores are realistic.I stunk, with the Lakers, to start the season, but I finally picked up on how to play and have had more success.I expect to be below 0.500 for the season which is what the real Lakers finished.2nd season should be more fun.

My only complaint is with the quick plays.I would have had a lot more fun right away if the plays were explained.You have to really know basketball to know how the plays work.After some research I learned how several of the plays work and I started to do better.And forget the Prima guide.I picked one up for cheap, but it did not discuss any of the plays either.It went over the basic functions (e.g. steals, fade aways) but that was it.It mostly covered the slam dunk contest stuff and individual ratings which is helpful if you are more interested in in-game functions.

ONE OF THE BEST...
THIS IS THE BEST BASKETBALL GAME OUT, IF YOU WANT A FASTPACED GAME THEN BUY THIS TITLE! THE FREESTYLE IS EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR AND EVERYTHING LOOKS BETTER THAN IT DID IN O4. iF I WERE YOU I WOULDNT PAY MORE THAN 25$ FOR THIS TITLE. tHE ONE THING I HATED WAS THE PLAYER RATUINGS, THEY GAVE LEBRON AND CARMELLO LOW RATINGS ALONG WITH SHAQ AND EVEN YAO MING, THEY BOLTH DESERVE 99 RATINGS THEY ARE UNSTOPABLE! ... Read more

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

Features

• Choose to play as one of ten different characters, including Donkey and Puss in Boots
• Use each character's special abilities to solve puzzles and accomplish objectives
• For 1 to 4 players
• Based on the movie, you guide Shrek and pals through this action adventure
• Explore Far Far Away and all-new areas like the Spooky Forest and Dwarven Mines

Reviews (9)

daughter loves it
My husband just bought this for my five year old daughter (preschool graduation gift:)). She hasn't been able to leave it alone. Now, she's a little more advanced in the world of gaming than some her age, and definitely better than me, her mom - so I can't recommend it for every kid - but if your kid is adept at x-box - they should enjoy this one. It doesn't hurt that she loves the movie as well.

Great overall but it needs work.
This game is fun and injoyable, but the bonus levels are questionable and it is almost better with less people.

Fun for kids and the not so hard core gamers.
We bought this for my 6 y/o daughter to go with the X-Box we bought for Christmas.We have not owned a game system except for a game-boy since the original Nintendo came out.This game has been fun for us all. We all play at the same time, which makes for some family fun. My daughter is able to play some alone without getting too frustrated and does well when we all play.Personally I enjoy the comedic elements that have been well thought out.If you are a hard core gamer you will probably get bored of it quickly.It may not be as challenging as you like.We have gotten over half way through without a cheat book, which is amazing for most games.
... Read more

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

Features

• The Wall is the 5th ManUse the wall at each venue for strategic moves and dynamic passes.
• Break the Game Wide OpenCharge your Gamebreaker to show-up your opponent with dramatic trick moves that earn unbeatable shots and big highlight moments.
• Rule the StreetCreate your own players, develop your characters, and earn respect. Unlock rewards and steal players from the opposition in this single-player game mode.

Reviews (4)

no title necessary
I have just played this game for a little over an hour, but already I can tell I'll be playing this game alot.It has a bit of a learning curve when you start out.Jumping right into a game out of the box can be frustrating if you don't view the street trainingvideo a couple of times.It's very satisfying game play once you understand how maneuver.The tricks are literally mouth watering.
After you learn how to earn your combo shots (the ones that are practically impossible to block)you don't feel so ripped when the AI rips one through w/out possible defense.
In general I despise sports games, because I suppose I despise most sports Excluding Soccer.
This is a top quality arcade soccer game.Even as it is arcadish you will find that you have to master play, and it isn't simply a button masher as many of the arcade style sport games are.
After playing this just briefly I can't wait to see what the other EA FIFA games have in store.I'm sure they are a bit more refined, but EA has won me over with this title.
I definitely recommend picking this up if you are a soccer fan.

Moves to make your mouth water
Ronaldinho is a living legend.....check out his moves

http://www.fifastreetmovie.com

Is he for real?

Good Player Roster, Graphics, but Poor Controls and Gameplay
I'm a big fan of the EA Big Street series.I'm also a huge fan of soccer.I was pumped to play this game.

Unfortunately I am underwhelmed.The game play seems a bit lame and static compared to what you would expect from the street series.Most of this comes from controls that are not responsive.The point of the game is to beat your opponent with wild dribble moves.Unfortunately when the opponent uses a move on you, you literally lose control of your player while the animation shows your guy getting schooled.The soccer AI in this game is so poor that none of your other players can be counted on to help out your stranded teammate.

I just don't see a lot of replay value in this as the controls and gameplay are so static and frustrating.

Also disappointing is the fact that when you create a new team to play through the single player mode, your team is ranked at level 13 and your first opponent is level 25.I played ten matches and won only once because my players are hopelessly outclassed.

Some redeeming qualities of the game... there is a huge roster of real life soccer stars from several countries.Fans of European soccer will be happy to see Beckham, Henry, Totti, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, etc.Unfortunately, if your favorite star does not come from one of the dozen featured countries, forget about finding him in the game, which means no Schevchenko, Van Nistelrooy, Ljungberg, and none of the Greeks who won last year's Euro Tournament.

The graphics in this game are very nice.The players look stylish and are dead-ringers for the real players.The environments are decent looking too.

The lack of XBox Live play is absolutely unforgivable in a sports title of this nature.This is a terrible oversight.

In the end, I cannot recommend FIFA Street to anyone besides the most avid of soccer fans, and even then, don't expect to get a lot of replay value out of this. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Xbox (x box)    3. Microsoft   

Features

• Play mini-games such as Buckbeak's Hippogriff Glide
• Connect to the GameCube to care for and race your own owl
• For 1 or 2 players
• Adventure game
• Play as Harry, Ron and Hermione

Reviews (20)

Harry potter 3 is the best game yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this game. After I get home from shool I play this game

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azakaban GBA Game
Very good game, excellent quality. The game sticks to the book more than the movie does! Easiest to play when you start at the begining and work your way up to beat the game. I got the game a few days ago and already I'm on the part where you have to go back to Hogwarts when you come back from the Shrieking Shack. Some parts are tricky though and take a couple of tries to accomplish (i.g. Whomping Willow, Crabbe + Goyle, mazes, etc.).
The game is fun to play and can sometimes be addictive!!!!

Why did you bloody cut out brooms?
I realy love Harry Potter.I think It's safe to say I'm obssesed. So naturally, I bought HP3 on Gamecube and on GBA.I loved them both quite alot, but I always loved QUIDDITCH.I played the game and you don't even see a broom in the Gamecube version, and you see one broom in GBA and you NEVER ride it.It's all Buckbeak.Not that it's not an absolutly wicked idea, I do love to ride Beaky, but I was realy looking forward to Quidditch 3rd year.The GBA version was definatly fun, and I advise you to buy it, but before you do, If you have a Gamecube, PS2, or XBox systom, play it on there first THEN if you like that version buy a portable version (GBA or GBA SP)of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Signed,
Haley (Harry's Girl 4 ever) ... Read more

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