Xbox 360/PS3/Wii Metal Drum Pedal Rock Band & Guitar Hero

Xbox 360/PS3/Wii Metal Drum Pedal Rock Band & Guitar Hero

Xbox 360/PS3/Wii Metal Drum Pedal Rock Band & Guitar Hero

Binding : Accessory
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Nyko
Brand : Nyko
Label : Nyko
Publisher : Nyko
Model : 83067
Platform : Xbox
Studio : Nyko
ReleaseDate : 2009-01-02
List Price: USD $19.99
Lowest New Price: USD $19.99
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Features:
  • Works with all drum controllers for Rock Band 1 & 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour
  • Metal plating provides lasting durability
  • Includes adaptor for using two pedals simultaneously
  • Wide base for stable footing and consistent response
  • Coiled wire helps keep your setup tangle free
Product Description
FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH ROCK BAND(TM) & GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR(TM); UNIQUE HEAVY-METAL DESIGN; COILED WIRE KEEPS CABLES ORGANIZED; RUBBER FEET & WIDE BASE FOR STABLE FOOTING; INCLUDES ADAPTER FOR USING 2 PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY
Customer Reviews


AWESOME!!!!!!! (2009-02-03)
This pedal is awesome! Just received from Amazon and i started playing and wow does it work great! I have both the Rockband and The Guitar hero Drum sets and it is better than both of them by tenfold.[...]


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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Lucas Arts Entertainment
Brand : Lucas Arts
Label : Lucas Arts Entertainment
Publisher : Lucas Arts Entertainment
Model : 23272326753
Platform : Xbox
Studio : Lucas Arts Entertainment
ReleaseDate : 2004-12-06
List Price: USD $19.99
Lowest Used Price: USD $12.99
Lowest New Price: USD $49.25
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Features:
  • Multiple Jedi classes to choose from, to start each game with unique Jedi abilities
  • Incredible new Force powers, weapons, locations, characters and classes add to the richness of the game
  • As your character makes choices through the story, you'll choose the Light or Dark sides of The Force
  • Cameo appearances characters in the first game enhance the continuity and story flow
  • Special content will be available for The Sith Lords via Xbox Live
Product Description
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is the next chapter to Knights of the Old Republic saga. It's five years after the first game and the Jedi are being crushed by the Sith. The twisted wreck named Darth Sion will bring down the Republic, unless a lone Jedi can reconnect with the Force. You will guide this Jedi and make an important decision: Do you follow the Light or succumb to the Dark?
Customer Reviews


Don't know...didn't work (2009-01-07)
My son has played it before and loves it. That is why we tried to purchase it even though it is an older game. Still lots of fun to play.

Bought it from "onlinedrivein" and he won't replace it or contact us, so now we will try and buy it again from another source.


star wars enough said (2009-01-04)
the game was scratch free, worked great, and i didnt pay much at all, all in all i was satisfied.


a fun but unworthy sequel (2008-12-21)
This game is the sequel to the original Knights of the Old Republic which was and still is one of the best games I've ever played. Unfortunately like most sequels this one doesn't quite measure up. There are some gameplay elements that were improved upon from the original, most notably the influence system, but in most other areas, the game was either no better or a step back.
The games two main problems are that is was clearly rushed to market before being properly finished and the storyline just wasn't as good. Some levels are two long, while others are clearly cut short or scraped altogether. The ending is largely unsatisfying and obviously patched together.
That's not to say that it's not a good game, as it is in fact one of my favorite rpgs. Its just unfortunate that Obsidian chose to rush this game to market.
Overall gameplay elements are preserved or improved upon from KOTOR and this was an enjoyable game and certainly worth a playthrough if you enjoyed the original.


Dissapointing when inevitably comparing it with the original (2008-09-25)
The original is one of my favorites ever. When I beat this I couldn't help feel disappointed. It just lacks on so many levels. First off the story is no where near as good as the first, but its not terribly bad. They probably could have made it better but it is often confusing and not all that interesting.

This one is much darker than the first which might please people. Everything else though isn't an improvement over the first though. The graphics are actually worse than the first. The game was rushed for the holidays though, still there's no excuse for the weak graphics and glitches this game has.

The characters, while pretty good just don't compare to the original. My main issue with the characters though is one character, which shouldn't even be in the game is GOTO. He doesn't offer anything to the game and is useless. It could have been better but they didn't do anything with him. Another character HK you can barely use until midway through the game, and that's if your lucky, I didn't get to use him at all. You have to spend the whole game getting parts to fix him. The rest of the characters are decent though.

Another issue is you don't get your lightsaber until about half way through the game. You spend too much time getting out of problems the story gets you into. For instance, probably the worst start to any game I have ever played is you start off on a mining station called Peragus. It takes a while until you get off and it's really frustrating. Then when you think your out you get blamed for the destruction of it, so you become under house arrest and it takes too long for the game to get going.

While this game may be more challenging overall than the first, the sith lords aren't even difficult or challenging. The game builds up for nothing. The other huge problem is the ending. I wont ruin the details but nothing happens. It's an extremely disappointing ending. You think that since you put so much time and effort into the game they would give you a decent ending but they don't. So play the original and don't buy this unless it is decently priced, it doesn't end up being worth 40 or 50 bucks.


Better then the 1st. (2008-08-11)
When I played this game the 1st way through I'd give it 3 stars, but each time i play this game, I get a better experience and learned to love the different characters, new features, and locations more and more. Anyone who gives it 3 or below hasn't played it twice, or spent time exploring the new features such as Influence(stroke of genus) work bench buff's and overall game interface. But there are negatives, it was rushed, the game play curve can take up to 3 entire play throughs, but this can be a good thing.


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Actor Vijay friend Sanjeev to marry Preethi

Not many would have known the love between Sanjeev & Preethi.Both,Television actors have acted in various tamil serials,with Sanjeev hosting the Dance show 'Maanada mayilada' in kalaignar tv & Preethi playing the lead character in many serials & has participated in Vijay tv`s,'Jodi no.1'.Now the confirmed news is out that the lovers are going to marry on March 12th at a Temple in Besant Nagar,

Halo: Combat Evolved

Halo: Combat Evolved

Halo: Combat Evolved

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Microsoft
Brand : Microsoft
Label : Microsoft
Publisher : Microsoft
Model : 659556745165
Platform : Xbox
Studio : Microsoft
ReleaseDate : 2006-06-15
List Price: USD $9.99
Lowest Used Price: USD $3.93
Lowest New Price: USD $9.16
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Features:
  • Control a character during massive firefights as you eliminate as many Covenant soldiers as possible
  • Engage in guerilla warfare against the enemy, using whatever is at your disposal on the station
  • Use your tactics skills to command squads and eliminate the enemy
  • Role-based team & multiplayer combat with over 25 characters onscreen at a time
  • A wide variety of vehicles & locations designed in perfect detail
Product Description
Bent on humankind's extermination, a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant is wiping out the Earth's fledgling interstellar empire. You and the other surviving defenders of a devastated colony-world make a desperate attempt to lure the alien fleet away from Earth. Shot down and marooned on the ancient ring-world, Halo, you begin a guerilla-war against the Covenant. Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo.
Halo takes you deep into the future, with the fate of planet Earth hanging on your shooting skills. After a massive battle, only one ship is left and its crew is stranded on an abandoned space station. You must do whatever it takes to keep the Covenant from reaching Earth.

Experience the ultimate Halo challenge with all-new online multiplayer for up to 16 players. Take on the world in any of the 15 multiplayer maps including 6 brand new maps never before seen. Unleash destruction with incredible weapons and vehicles including brand new armaments for intense online multiplayer games. Voted Game Of The Year by IGN.com, Electonic Gaming Monthly, and Xbox Magazine.
Amazon.com Review
More often than not, when a game is in development for more than three years, it does not live up to the hype. Bungie's Halo is the exception. Not only does it meet expectations, it greatly exceeds them. This sci-fi first-person shooter is a nearly perfect blend of gameplay, graphics, and sound.

The story revolves around the conflict between humans and an alien race known as the Covenant. The aliens have discovered a powerful artifact--on the ring-shaped planet called Halo--that will shift the balance of power, and it's up to the player to stop them. In addition to several first-person-shooter levels, the game offers numerous opportunities to engage in vehicular combat. Both the enemy and allied artificial intelligence are extremely impressive. Enemies will use the terrain and layout to put you in tight spots. Allies will know when to cover and aid you. For instance, if you hop into a jeep, an ally will know to jump in and man the turret on the back of it.

The graphics are exquisitely detailed, but only move at 30 frames per second rather than 60. The sound effects and voice acting are superb. The level design is among the best ever; most of the game is engaging and challenging without being frustrating. There's also high replay value thanks to the built-in single-player, cooperative, and deathmatch modes.

Much like the outstanding GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo 64, Halo raises the bar for console first-person shooters. All console action games will be measured against Halo for years to come. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

  • Outstanding game design
  • High replay value
  • Impressive AI
Cons:
  • Several maps are used multiple times
  • Save functions could have been better implemented
  • Graphics move at 30 frames per second, not 60

Amazon.com Product Description
This action shooter takes place on a mysterious alien world. It offers a combination of team-based first-person-shooter gameplay (reminiscent of Tribes) and third-person vehicle combat elements. Gameplay kicks off with the player heading down to the planet's surface in a troop carrier, à la Aliens. As the player and fellow marines exit, the remaining troopers form a flank in reaction to an oncoming onslaught of human and alien enemies.

It's this smart AI system that makes for a noticeably unique gameplay feel. Another very nice feature is the seamless transition into vehicular elements. As you venture through mission objectives, a variety of enemy flyers and on-ground buggies are yours for the taking. Come across a vehicle and the camera will pull back to a third-person view as you strap in and motor through crossfire. A co-op mode allows a friend to join you in the single-player missions. For chaotic fighting action, up to four players can duel in split-screen deathmatch mode or link systems for LAN play. However you choose to hero your way through Halo: Combat Evolved, the action should break in your new Xbox in explosive style.

Customer Reviews


The Best Game for the Xbox (2009-02-04)
Halo: Combat Evolved is an instant classic, bar none. The gameplay is addictive, the graphics are great, the score is incredible, and the story is truly epic. If you are looking for something good in a game, Halo has it.

First off, the single-player campaign is great. The gameplay so much fun that you'll find yourself playing each level over and over. Next, the multiplayer picks up where the campaign leaves off. The customization of each gametype allows for a great deal creativity that is sure to launch many late-night LANs.

The other components (soundtrack, graphics, story) are just as incredible as the rest of the game. If you own an Xbox, your library is not complete without a copy of Halo.


MY FIRST GAME (2009-01-28)
This is the first game that I, Master Chief, ever starred in.

While it's a bit rough around the edges and I've got a new look and more personality, the original "HALO: Combat Evolved" remains one of my favorite projects of all time.

Please take a chance and try my earliest project. I think you'll like it.


Best FPS Xbox has. (2009-01-16)
NOTE:THIS WILL WORK ON 360!
Halo has everything a game should need. Awesome story, responsive controls, great graphics, and an awesome main character who kicks (bad word) and takes names.
STORY:
You are Spartan-117, a lone Spartan(all the others were killed) created for war. You are aboard the marine flagship the Pillar of Autumn. The ship is boardered by the Covenant, a race of aliens bent on the destruction of the human race and Earth. You are awoken from a cyro-chamber and ordered to report to Captain Keyes. He gives you the ship's A.I. and tells you to find an escape pod.The game is picked up from there.
GRAPHICS:
Nothing short of amazing. Detailed environments, detailed weopons, human and Covenant designs, vehicle designs, and cinematic scenes all blow you away.
SOUND:
From the music(which will at least give you goosebumps) to the sound of death and guns everywhere, the sound was phenominally done. Voices are incredible and the death screams for humans and Covenant are both realistic and satisfying. The vehicles sound great as well.
GAMEPLAY:
The gameplay flows realisticly. You can only carry two guns at a time and there is no alt. fire for weapons. You can melee when the Covenant get up in your grill and try to kill you. You can jump, crouch, fly, drive, shoot, run, and blast your way to victory. Each of the 10 levels(except the first)is at least an hour long but the ability to save last checkpoint and exit is a lifesaver. Checkpoints appear frequntly which is good and are placed very well.
Now go out and buy the game for yourself.It won't dissapoint.


Awesome (2009-01-01)
I played HALO a few weeks back and it's still fun to play. coop is still fun. and multiplayer also.

I didn't think I would spend 10 minutes with it! yet I played it to the end with a friend and we had lots of fun. then we decided to contintue halo 2 & 3 campaign the day after, which we never did.. we went straight to matchmaking :)


A standard-setter (2008-12-11)
Much like the N64's Goldeneye and the PC's Half-Life and Rainbow Six, Halo is one of those yardstick first-person shooters that people will be comparing games to for years to come.

That's not to say the game is without its faults. Some levels are very repetitive - gee, I've only been down this corridor or one that looks just like it FIFTEEN TIMES! - and the allied AI is downright frustrating sometimes. There are some other minor things that get on my nerves, but they're relatively minor.

That said, Halo is one of my favorite shooters ever. Enemy AI is top-notch, especially on the harder difficulties, and the outdoor environments are amazing, particularly the beach level and the snow valley. The weapons are varied and, amazingly, are all useful. Also, the plot, while a little on the thin side, is engaging. I especially love Cortana, the wisecracking AI that accompanies the player throughout the game (truly, the little voice inside your head).

If you're looking for a very good first-person shooter, Halo is a great choice.


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LGJ: Piracy and the economy

In the last LGJ, a discussion of Piracy as it relates to the economy.

Read on!

Game::Business::Law Conference Audio/Video Now Available

I was just forwarded a press release (which appears below) notifying me that all of the sessions from the Game::Business::Law Conference are available for download via iTunes, or can be requested on DVD from the Guildhall at SMU. The iTunes U link is: http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/smu.edu.1925295653
(requires Apple iTunes be installed, available for free at Apple.com). The iTunes downloads are available at no charge, so enjoy! If you are looking for my portion of the presentation, download the 'Games and Gaming Litigation' segment (Direct Links: Video and Audio).


Press Release

Second Game::Business::Law Summit Slated for January 27-28, 2010 in Dallas at SMU
DVDs and Audio Downloads of 2009 Panel Sessions Now Available at www.guildhall.smu.edu

SMU/Plano-February 23, 2009- The success of this year’s Game:: Business::Law, an international summit on the law and business of video games, has prompted sponsors of the event to begin planning for next year’s event by announcing its conference date of January 27-28 in Dallas.

The event was hosted by SMU Dedman School of Law, The Guildhall at SMU and The Center for American and International Law. A group of approximately 165 game industry leaders, developers, publishers, lawyers and members of the venture capital and financial industry were on hand to discuss in depth the latest business trends and legal issues of the game industry.

“The conference exceeded our expectations,” Dr. Peter Raad, executive director, The Guildhall at SMU, a graduate video game development program, and co-chair of the summit. “It looks like the conference fulfilled a need for the business and legal side of the game industry to get together and take a long, hard and personal look at our future.”

“Attendees came from all across North America and as far away as Asia and Europe. We were glad to see representation from major game publishers such as Activision and EA as well as independent studio business development leaders and their attorneys. In addition, we had good representation from a nationally known research analyst and venture capitalists,” Dr. Raad added.

The Guildhall at SMU has made it possible to download the Game:: Business::Law Summit video and audio through the program’s website at: www.guildhall.smu.edu.

On the home page, under Guildhall Journal, are instructions and a link to hear the individual summit’s keynote speakers and panel sessions through SMU’s iTunes U. Alternatively, if you would like to order a complete DVD set of the Game:: Business::Law Summit keynote speakers and panel sessions, there is a link on the home page as well.

Notable speakers at the Game:: Business::Law Summit included:
• Chris Baker, Wired Magazine
• Zach Bishop, Hunton & Williams
• Edward A. Cavazos, Fish & Richardson P.C.
• Roxanne E. Christ, Latham & Watkins
• John W. Crittenden, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
• Dan Ferguson, Blockdot, Inc.
• J. Holt Foster, III, Thompson & Knight LLP
• Richard Garriott, Astronaut and Game Industry Legend
• Christian S. Genetski, Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal LLP
• Dan Hewitt, Entertainment Software Association
• Mike Hogan, GameStop Corporation
• Jason Holtman, Valve
• Zack Karlsson, Sr., NAMCO BANDAI Games America, Inc.
• Michael Klotz, NPD Group
• Mitch Lasky, Benchmark Capital
• David L. McCombs, Haynes and Boone, LLP
• Mark Methenitis, The Vernon Law Group
• Steve Nix, id Software, Inc.
• Xuan-Thao Nguyen, SMU Dedman School of Law
• Joseph Olin, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
• Patrick Pugh, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• JJ Richards, Microsoft Corporation
• Barry Seaton, Barry C. Seaton, P.C.
• Rob Seaver, Vivox
• Colin A. Sebastian, Lazard Capital Markets
• Greg Short, Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR)
• Edward Williams, BMO Capital Markets
• Michael Yatsko, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Jerry Zhang , Shanda Games

About The Guildhall at SMU:
The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University is the premier graduate video game education program in the US. Many of the school’s founders are industry icons, and classes are taught by industry veterans. In five years, the program has graduated over 250 students and alums have worked at more than 80 video game studios around the world, with several graduates now serving in leadership positions. SMU offers both a Master’s degree and a graduate Professional Certificate of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development, with specializations in art creation, level design, and software development. For more information, visit guildhall.smu.edu.

Contact: Ron Jenkins, jenkinsr at smu.edu, 972.473.3546

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights - Get Back To GTA Today!

There is alot of dispute online about whether or not you can really fix your Xbox 360 from home? Well the truth is yes you can if you get yourself a good Xbox 360 Repair guide.

You see there are many out there as I am sure you have seen but after testing all of the main ones we could only find one that worked EVERYTIME!

The guide in question has also been featured on the news in this Xbox 360 Repair article and it is very simple!

You see, the most common reason why people do not want to attempt to fix their Xbox 360's with errors is because they believe it will be too much hard work!

And who can blame them?

Well if you look at this Xbox 360 Repair guide it makes it very simple because believe it or not the problem does not require a technical genius to fix!

What is causing the problem is the GPU and the CPU overheating very slightly and this causes the motherboard to bend and then you get all sorts of errors such as the 1 red light error, 2 red lights error, 3 red lights error etc...

So the guide helps by showing you how to fix it with simple household items and it is a permanent fix!

This is not the towel trick!

It is a lasting fix that ANYONE can do in 30 mins and get back to gaming!

Check out the site below and see how easy it is:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights