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Battlefield: Bad Company (Xbox 360)

from: Electronic Arts

June 27, 2008
This game is great as long as you don't try to compare it to COD 4.

COD 4 is serious and trying to get the gamer gripped into a situation.

Bad Company is a much more relaxed, fluid game. The controls are still easy but the emphasis is more on fun and blowing stuff up rather than dramatic music killing a world menace.

Your NPC comrades are great fun, all taking advantage of stereotypes. You have a computer nerd with specs, a sarg with attitude and a hill billy, red neck who has some of the funniest lines of dialogue I've come across. I was actually laughing at some of his comments during the game, which is rare " i've got this cousin who's got a great voice but a face like a can of dog food!" All the ... Read More:

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MADDEN NFL 09 (PS3)

from: Electronic Arts

August 15, 2008
I must admit that although I am a huge fan of the Madden NFL series, over the past few years I haven't really noticed any differences, other than graphics and rosters, when I have purchased the new game each year, leaving me feel a little ripped-off for trading in last year's edition for less than a tenner to fork out £40 or more for the new one, but with Madden 09 it is completely worth it.

There are now so many more updates than previous years (as well as updated graphics and rosters) including the" My Skill" difficulty setting which assesses you while you play to give you a personalised difficulty, so when playing either on single player or online, it gives you opponents at a similar skill level as yourself. There is also the Virtual Training ... Read More:

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Smartypants (Wii)

from: Electronic Arts

November 23, 2007
I bought this quiz game so the family could do something different but together, at first we went with the settings that first came up and realised 'tugs of war' etc to gain more points or make the quiz harder or easier for the other person was a bit naff. After altering the settings we could actually hold a quiz without too much 'sillyness'. The questions are ok but not what you would expect from the topics you choose. After a while it gets boring as it takes too long to 'play'.

I thought it would be a bit like trivial pursuit where you have questions to answer - end of but is not. Mind you its not TP and has not stated it is anything like it.

It is fun if you like a long drawn out quiz with daft bits in but if you are looking for ... Read More:

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The Sims 2: FreeTime Expansion Pack (PC DVD)

from: Electronic Arts

February 29, 2008
I put of buying this game because of the DRM issues these games have after the Seasons Expansion.

I gave in however and bought it and then spent three days backing up my computer incase anything did go wrong. (I highly recommend backing up your system in any case). Do your research into the issues caused by SecuRom and be informed when taking such risks so you can take preventative measures or be ready incase of a system re install.

I love the new features. You have new items that add interest in hobbies, theres a dance bar, violin and you can even fix up your own car, hunt for bugs etc. It makes it easier to be abducted by aliens and to get pregnant with twins assuming your sim has the necessary interest in those aspirations.

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Sony Rock Band Band In The Box (PS2/PS3)

from: Electronic Arts

September 12, 2008
I put of buying this game because of the DRM issues these games have after the Seasons Expansion.

I gave in however and bought it and then spent three days backing up my computer incase anything did go wrong. (I highly recommend backing up your system in any case). Do your research into the issues caused by SecuRom and be informed when taking such risks so you can take preventative measures or be ready incase of a system re install.

I love the new features. You have new items that add interest in hobbies, theres a dance bar, violin and you can even fix up your own car, hunt for bugs etc. It makes it easier to be abducted by aliens and to get pregnant with twins assuming your sim has the necessary interest in those aspirations.

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Dead Space (Xbox 360)

from: Electronic Arts

October 24, 2008
I put of buying this game because of the DRM issues these games have after the Seasons Expansion.

I gave in however and bought it and then spent three days backing up my computer incase anything did go wrong. (I highly recommend backing up your system in any case). Do your research into the issues caused by SecuRom and be informed when taking such risks so you can take preventative measures or be ready incase of a system re install.

I love the new features. You have new items that add interest in hobbies, theres a dance bar, violin and you can even fix up your own car, hunt for bugs etc. It makes it easier to be abducted by aliens and to get pregnant with twins assuming your sim has the necessary interest in those aspirations.

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Madden NFL 09 (Xbox 360)

from: Electronic Arts

August 15, 2008
Over the years, I feel that where new Madden games have gone wrong is a lack of something new year after year. Sure, we've been given Superstar mode in which you create a player and use him individually on every single down, we've been given create-a-fan which was quite original and we've been given fantasy mode in which you select a team, using points and the better you do the better players you can get. These aside, there have been editions that didnt really include any changes.
This year we are treated to one of the best new features I personally have ever seen; The Madden IQ test. This tests your skill in run offense and defense and pass offence and defense. Depending on how well you partake these challenges will adjust CPU AI in each aspect of your game and will change ... Read More:

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The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff (PC CD)

from: Electronic Arts

April 18, 2008
Apparently EA weren't satisfied with the millions of dollars they've already made from the Sims series, so they've resorted to very clever marketing to squeeze yet more money out of their customers.

This Stuff Pack, like all the others, contains no new gameplay elements and just adds some objects to the game. This one adds, as you would expect, various furniture to the game, along with some hairstyles and things.

Basically, guys, you're being ripped off. There are hundreds of thousands (probably millions by now) of custom items available on the internet to download for The Sims 2, quite legally and for free. Better still, if you download only your own choices you won't be burdened with useless junk you'll never use padding out your hard drive.

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Wii Rock Band Band In The Box (Wii)

from: Electronic Arts

September 12, 2008
If you have ever tapped your fingers to a song you have to try rock band drums. They are as close to a real drum kit you can get without buying a real one. The songs at the beginning are easy enough for most people then gradually get harder and harder to challenge everyone.If you have a full band of four people you need quite a big tv to see your part clearly. I bought the Wii rock band but used to play guitar hero on play station 2. They are both well made but I like the graphics of the play station more. I would recommend rock band.

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The Sims 2: Pets Expansion Pack (PC DVD)

from: Electronic Arts

October 20, 2006
Really good. i love creating what animal i want, and looking after them, the only thing what not so good is that you can't contol the pets, but overal Brilliant game.