It’s been a number of years since I’ve picked up and played a hockey game from 2K; my last jaunt was with the ESPN-branded NHL 2K3 on the first Xbox. The thing I remember most about the game was how impossible it was for me to score. Every shot I hit would go straight into the goalie’s glove, and I just wasn’t any good. Fast forward six years to NHL 2K9: my very first quick game was a shutout win 6-0.
I have been waiting to rip this game a new one for quite awhile, and now that I have a little free time on my hands, it is going to get what it rightfully deserves. What is up everybody, B4 here again to bring you a review of quite possibly one of the worst games that I have ever played for the Wii, Donkey Kong Barrel Blast.
Now you might be thinking “How could B4 review a game about the Wii and give it a bad rating, he is a nintendo fanboy?”. I am just as much of a fanboy as the next Nintendo gamer, but this game does not do the Wii any justice at all whatsoever. It is so bad that i am going to give every section of this game an F, and not even bother splitting it up into sections, simply because the game does not even deserve it. So before I tell you what is bad about this game, I will tell you one good thing about it, and that is the amount of modes that you can play.
Hey what is up everybody at PN and XBL Radio, Mr B4 here to give you the latest news as to what is going on in the gaming community. I do not have news for you today, what I do have for you is a review of a game that I recently played for the Wii. The game is called We Love Golf, it was developed by Camelot Software Planning, and published by Capcom. It is basically an arcade style golf game like Mario or Hot Shots Golf, but with Wii controls.
Before I get into my thoughts about this game, let us take some time to go over the modes available:
As many of you know, on July 29, Soulcaliber IV was released on the current generation consoles. This game has been anticipated by many fighting game enthusiasts not only because of its weapon-based fighting, but also for its significant quality that was done in past Soulcaliber games. This marks the fifth title in the series (Soulcaliber Legends was a spinoff) to be released after it made its debut on the Dreamcast nine years ago. With the cast of characters, the unique fighting style, and the stunning graphics, it is not a bad game to pick up, despite the few problems the game may have. Read the rest of this entry »
Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2:
The long awaited sequel to the game that saved/started the Xbox 360 Live Arcade has finally arrived, let’s take stock on the new gameplay modes and added co-op and versus play. There are now 6 gameplay modes each of which changes the standard formula of steer with left stick shoot with the right stick. Gone from every mode are the extra weapons from Geometry Wars. Bizarre Creations added geoms in this foray. Geoms add to your multiplier, and the multiplier does not go back to zero when you die. So let’s go over the new modes shall we. Read the rest of this entry »
If you have ever tried to play a Tiger Woods PGA Tour Game you will know that unless you are Tiger Woods it is going to take a lot of practice, or MS points, in order to compete. Golf: Tee It Up! would be the complete opposite from this; in fact my friend, Luck503, was getting eagles and long distance chip-ins on his second round of 18. This just demonstrates Golf: Tee It Up!’s casual pick-up and play style that would be a great addition to everyone’s XBLA library.
Golf: Tee It Up can be just your classic 3 A button click golf game, but for the golfer that wants a little more depth it has that also (see Controls). When you first start Golf : Tee It Up! you will notice the quick play option, for when you just want to get to hitting some balls, or you have the choice to pick from stroke, match or cup challenge modes. Add to this the option of 1-4 player local, multi- or co-op modes and, over Xbox Box Live, 2-4 player multi- or co-op play and what you have is one highly addictive golf game! Did I mention the Character Customization? No. Well it is in here also. You can pick between Male/Female Characters, as well as customize their clothing. Everything from hair, shirts, pants, shoes, and gloves is customizable; and sometimes even humorous, as choices range from bunny and monster parts to studious and work attire. Although more options would have been nice there is word of future DLC coming!
As stated above Golf: Tee It Up! can be played as just a 3-click A button style game that anyone could pick-up and play, or for the more in depth golfer this game has the detailed controls they would be looking for. Before your shot use the Left/Right Bumpers, for the map and flight of ball respectively. The Left Stick is used for the majority of movements, while the Right Stick determines the spin placed on the ball (see orange dot on ball in upper right of screen). The Left and Right Triggers move through the available clubs, while the B Button can add a boost to each shot, if you still have any Focus Time left (more on later). Once the shot is all lined up is when the 3-click A Button comes into play. Once to start the swing, once to set the power of the shot and one to set the accuracy.
Then after the ball is hit is when the Focus Time comes into play. Using the Left Stick you can make minor changes to the path of the ball, granted you have Focus Time left. This is limited to 4.0 seconds per hole and can be compounded from hole to hole (up to 12.0 seconds). While the Focus Time does not do major changes in the path of the ball, I would suggest the best time to use the Focus Time is with a putter in hand. After lining up your putt holding down the X Button will show you the path the putt will take. Since the putting is the hardest part of Golf: Tee It Up! this helps read the hills and valleys of the greens; making putting a lot easier!
Golf: Tee It Up! uses a detailed, cartoonist style which fits right in with its casual setting. Running in 720p, and with very little online lag, I have not experienced any issues with the graphics of Golf: Tee It Up! In fact I find myself getting lost in the scenario while playing looking for hidden easter eggs. Using 5.1 Surround Sound my friend and I experience what we thought to be a bird in the house, but soon realized it was the games. Also just a hint: if you see or hear a bunny hoping around, and happen to be wearing some bunny attire, hit your ball near the bunny for another “special sound”!
With 1-4 player local play, 2-4 player local/online/co-op play in a variety of modes like stroke, match or cup challenges Golf: Tee It Up! will have you playing over and over by yourself, with friends, and/or against random people over Xbox Live. The only issue I have with Golf: Tee It Up! is it launched with only two (2) courses, Caribbean and Parkland. As stated above, it has already been said that future DLC courses and character customization pieces will be release, not yet known if premium or free DLC, but one more course, at least, would have been a welcome addition.
I would say with its single player alone I would recommend to go download/play the trial and give Golf: Tee It Up! a serious consideration for purchase. But then add in all of its various local and online modes, the detail that two people on the same console can go online and play those various modes; I would say to stop reading this now and go purchase Golf: Tee It Up! its that good.
Then after you purchase it send a message to any of the XBLRadio Hosts and let play a round!
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What is up members of P*N and XBLRadio, Mr B4 here giving you the latest news as to what is going on in the gaming community. Instead of a news story for you today, I have a review of a game that I played recently for the Nintendo Wii, through their Wiiware service. The game is called Major League Eating: The Game, it was developed by Mastiff Games, and costs 1,000 Wii points ($10 USD).
Here is a quick rundown of the modes that you will find in this game:
1. Single Player: This mode basically plays out like a game of Mortal Kombat, but instead of moving up in ranks from fighters that you defeat, you will move up in ranks after you defeat each of your eating competitors. You have 10 characters that you can play as, four that you start with, and six that you have to unlock by completing this mode.
2. Versus mode: One-on-one versus play with a friend: same method of playing as single player mode.
3. Online Multi-player: Plays out the same way as both the versus and single player modes, with the exception of leader boards that allow you to track your win-loss record.
As you can already tell, this game does not have much to offer as far as modes go. Let us see if the gameplay can save it at all. Let us get right into the review.
Ah another week, another podcast. On this weeks edition of XBL Radio join X3R0 9 and Kemanswar in welcoming our new co-host KingL3pr3chaun. We also have a new segment for everyone to enjoy.
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-Fable 2 pub games on Arcade
-Lucas Arts layoffs continue
-Stream Netflix to your 360
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-Soul Caliber (arcade)
-Ticket to Ride
-Don’t mess with the Zohan (movie)
-Wanted (movie)
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