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World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack (PC/Mac)

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from: Blizzard Entertainment

November 13, 2008
Having played the beta from it's opening in July, I have had an oppertunity to see what the developers have been hard at work doing since Blizzcon last year. To my surprise, the results are extroindary. As they have stated on many an occasion, they have taken the good from Burning Crusade and ran with it. The quests and storyline are fresh and rarely feel tedious, the environments are stunning and the music really helps you feel immersed in the experience.

Alot of people were dissapointed with Burning Crusade and I can happily say that Wrath of the Lich King has looked back, seen the issues that the previous expansion had and moved in the opposite direction. The Death Knight hero class, which at first to me seemed inappropriate ... Read More:

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FIFA 09 (PS3)

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from: Electronic Arts

October 03, 2008
This is the first Fifa that I have played for about four years now as I have been a Pro Evolution fan during this time. I didn't buy any last year but heard that PES 2008 was disappointing so thought it was time to give Fifa another chance. After playing Fifa 09 both online and against the computer, I can see why I have avoided Fifa all this time.

Yes there are improvements from a few years ago but it still has that Fifa feel to it.....the feeling that you're just playing some video game that could go either way and the feeling that it is too easy to score from the same place each time. I have seen the keeper beaten too many times at the near post for my liking. In real life, this would be a big talking point for the keeper. On Fifa, ... Read More:

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Nintendo Wii Console (Includes Wii Sports)

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from: Nintendo

December 08, 2006
I've never been into consoles but at 28 i decided i wanted to try.

And i am hooked, its such a compulsive gadget that you just have to keep picking up and playing with, superb graphics and the range of games suits all tastes.

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Spore (Mac/PC DVD)

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from: Electronic Arts

September 05, 2008
I must say that I was taken aback by the comments on the forum and thought that perhaps the issues with the protection were exaggerated and it was just a 'flame war' but having bought the game I have to say I am also hugely disappointed. Kudos to Amazon though for not trying to close all discussion - better that Amazon protect its' reputation rather than attempt to save EA/Maxis. But to be honest even thought I was furious when I found out (only after buying the game) that it had such an invasive protection I can't see myself playing the game more than once or twice anyway. The games themselves are so simplistic that there are some superb freeware games that I would recommend way before suggesting that anyone buy this. The cell stage in particular ... Read More:

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FIFA 09 (Xbox 360)

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from: Electronic Arts

October 03, 2008
Best fifa yet! It's now miles ahead of PES (played the PES demo and it feels horrible compared to Fifa 09, ignore the PES fanboys) I was a huge PES fan years back and Fifa was a no go for me. But with last years and this years fifa effort, it's just got so much better. It feels fluid to play, it's not easy, it really feels like a real game of football.

The only downside is the limited customisation this year....it's even less than last year! You can't do things like create teams, or change player numbers in manager mode an the transfer system is still not great. I think for next years Fifa, they need to catch PES up on it's very customisable manager mode.

All in all, great game.

You need this!

4/5

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Wii Play (includes Wiimote controller) (Wii)

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from: Nintendo

December 08, 2006
For little more than the price of a controller, you get this beginers game to get you going. Quite entertaining and very easy to use

It talks you through step by step how to use the remote with different games, practicing skills that will come in useful on other games.

It should entertain the kids for a while

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii)

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from: Activision

September 19, 2008
Rented it last week and completed it within days. Far too easy and repetitive. Loved it at the start but looking back, it really not the game I hoped for. I recommend renting it for a couple of days before spending your hard earned money on it!

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Wii Fit (Wii)

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from: Nintendo

April 25, 2008
My husband bought this for my birthday, I'm 36 and a bit on the chunky side. I love it, I noticed a difference in myself after only a week of using it. The instructor is encouraging and it makes you feel good to beat your own record. The balance games are really fun and I love the yoga. I have a joint condition and the vast majority of exercises are easy on my joints, although at first on a couple of the muscle exercises my knees got a twinge, I found I could still achieve the goal without bending so deeply, which causes me pain. Now I rarely have a problem. The aerobic exercises are fun and work up quite a sweat without being harsh on your joints. Perfect for people who want to exercise but cannot for medical reasons join a gym or go for a real jog.

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Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? (Nintendo DS)

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from: Nintendo

June 09, 2006
This was the first game me and my sister bought (we went halfers on it) and i have to say we were excited abut it. First, let me say, in my opinion, is good about it...
1) The variety of puzzles: I liked how many different puzzles were in here, especially the maths puzzles (i ot down to 15 seconds for 30 and 45 for 100) and did see a big improvement on my maths. The clock challenge makes you think, but my personal favourite is sudoku. Before, i couldn't get into it, now i love it and i look forward playing to it.
2) The tests: the tests you take beofre you start and during your progress, although you have to enter it manually, and think that it would have been better if test were done in timed intervals.

Now for the bad points...
1) Voice recognision/ ... Read More:

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Mario Kart (Wii)

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from: Nintendo

April 11, 2008
As several people have already stated, this game is fun in a multi player race. If you play it by yourself you will get so angry you are liable to throw the wheel at your tv screen. The flying shells that blow you up right before the finish live, getting knocked off track from behind, actions like these get old really quickly, espeically when you are trying to unlock new courses. Overall, alot of fun to play with your partner or the kids, just don't play it alone!