Gamertell Review: Schizoid for Xbox Live
Title: Schizoid
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (US$10.00)
System(s): Xbox Live
Release Date: July 9, 2008
Publisher (Developer): Microsoft (Torpex Games)
ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for mild fantasy violence.
Pros: Fun and addictive two-player game with good particle effects and smooth controls. Single-player two-ship “Uberschizoid” mode.
Cons: Single-player CPU teammate is occasionally idiotic.
Overall Score: Two thumbs up; 91/100; A-; * * * * out of five.
Schizoid is a game of dualities. First, the name implies that it is meant for a single player (remember that “schizoid personality disorder” is antisocial behavior where the person tries to be alone) yet is most definitely a two-player game. Also, it may be a killer two-player game but it also has an amazingly fun single-player mode where you control both of the game’s avatars with one controller.
It’s hectic, it’s confusing, it’s frustrating and it’s friggin’ fun.
Click through for the full review…
Gamertell Review: Sea Life Safari for Xbox Live
Title: Sea Life Safari
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (US$10)
System(s): Xbox Live
Release Date: June 18, 2008
Publisher (Developer): Sierra Online (Wanako)
ESRB Rating: “Everyone”
Pros: Some nice graphics and potentially entertaining for young gamers who like to collect stuff.
Cons: Too short, a bit too easy, promotes throwing stuff at fish and an awkward representation of photo judgment.
Overall Score: One thumb sideways, one thumb down; 69/100; D+; * 1/2 out of five.
Forget the breathing apparatus. Never mind chartering a potentially expensive boat. Don’t even worry about a stinky wetsuit. Sea Life Safari widdles down a tour of the colorful sea floor to a few voyeuristic minutes without the expensive hassles. Instead, you float around and simply take pictures of just about everything that moves and the entire game lasts about as long as your average diving cylinder.
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Free Xbox Live for certain games for a limited time
There are some free, online multiplayer Xbox 360 games and pigs aren’t flying. What’s going on? A special Microsoft promotion involving multiplayer Xbox 360/Games for Windows titles is what’s going on. In order to promote the joys of online multiplayer, Microsoft is allowing Silver level Xbox Live online play for Lost Planet: Colonies Edition, Shadowrun and Universe at War.
So for a limited time, Xbox 360 owners will be able to actually play some online multiplayer games without purchasing a Gold subscription. Microsoft hasn’t announced when this promotion will end, but has clearly stated that it is a limited time deal and will not be permanent.
Comic Con 2008: Warner Bros., Marvel releasing digital Motion Comics
Comic books have always been a way to experience a fantasy filled world with intriguing story lines and character development. Some comics are taking the leap from print to the land of digital media. Imagine a comic book that comes to life on your computer screen complete with voice overs, sound effects, and music while maintaining the nostalgic feel of panels. This is where Warner Premier steps in with motion comics.
Earlier in July 2008 the official announcement was made from Warner Bros. that motion comics will be made available through digital distribution. The first comic to get this treatment is The Watchmen, currently available for free through iTunes…
Warner Bros. making episodic Watchmen game
The upcoming graphic novel turned film The Watchmen will also be made into a videogame in 2009. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced July 24,2008, that the game will be based on the movie with an emphasis on the character personalities. Warner Bros. promises The Watchmen videogame will be an episodic experience available on Playstation Network, Xbox Live and PC.
Warner Bros. is taking a slightly different approach to producing a videogame tie-in to a movie. Given that history of movie-based games as being, well, less than stellar, Warner Bros. has decided to release at least two…
Soul Calibur IV news from E3
Namco Bandai discussed the marketing plan for Soul Calibur IV at E3, as well as mentioning that the Xbox 360 and PS3 game has gone gold. The latest title, which will feature three Star Wars characters (Yoda, Darth Vader and Darth Vader’s secret apprentice) and special characters from Japanese manga artists, will be released July 29, 2008 in normal ($59.99) and premium ($79.99) editions.
The first portion of the Soul Calibur IV marketing plan is a huge ad campaign. There will be 15 and 30 second commercials on cable stations in the US and Canada during July and August, 2008. There will also be ads online and in magazines, and supposedly retail partnerships.
Click through for a Soul Calibur IV trailer…
Free World of Warcraft song for Guitar Hero III
A free Guitar Hero III track is now available through both Xbox Live and the Playstation Store, and World of Warcraft fans should be pleased. Why WOW fans? Because the track is “I am Murloc,” by Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain.
On July 16, 2007, at the 2005 BlizzCon convention, Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain performed “I am Murloc” for fans. It was a heavy-metal style rock song about the World of Warcraft fish people. Now, to celebrate Blizzard Entertainment’s 2008 Worldwide Invitational on June 28-29, 2008, “I am Murloc” has been released for Guitar Hero III. The lyrics are available at the WOWWiki entry for the song (as of 11:34am CST, June 26, 2008).
Click through to watch the 2005 BlizzCon performance of “I am Murlock” on YouTube…
First GTA IV Patches released
Since its launch, Grand Theft Auto IV has shattered all previously held records for sales, and it has become the new king of Xbox Live, but there have been a few bumps in the road that gamers have voiced their concerns about. Thankfully, Rockstar has released the first patch updates for GTA IV’s online game play.
All updates should be automatic the next time you log online, either for the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3.
IGN posted the list of updates:
Free Civilization Revolution demo for PS3s and Xbox 360s
Another day, another demo. This time it’s a downloadable demo of Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution from 2K Games. Unlike the other demos this week, the Civilization Revolution demo are for PS3 and Xbox 360 users, and are available through the Playstation Network and Xbox Live.
The demo is somewhat brief, but gives users a chance to explore Civilization Revolution as either Cleopatra or Caesar and build and control a civilization. You also can face off against the computer or other North American players, or take part in a tutorial.
Less expensive Gears of War coming June 4, 2008
Microsoft is looking to squeeze a little more cash out of gamers’ pockets this June with reduced price and collector’s editions of Gears of War.
The Xbox 360 version of Gears of War will cost $39.99, while the PC re-release will run $29.99. These two editions are expected to hit store shelves…
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