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FIFA 09 (PS3)

from: Electronic Arts

October 03, 2008
I have bought both games, and I have reviewed PES 2009 (look for dentistTubster). I cannot be bothered to review Fifa, but here is roughly what I think:

- There are about 3 different ways to score:
1) The through ball/lofted through ball followed by a tap of finesse shot if the keeper stays back, or a chip if he comes out.
2) The set piece option - corners, free kicks and penalties.
3) The classic PES goal - run to the byline, cut it back with the pass button and hammer it into the basically empty net whilst the keeper is still fishing about at the near post.

That is it. It is literally almost impossible to score outside the box, because you have to get the power perfect for it to go anywhere near ... Read More:

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Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

from: Rockstar

April 29, 2008
The GTA series is one ive always loved on ps2 and spent so many hours playing since I first got my hands on the amazing GTA3 to the still amazing GTA:SA.

However, this latest installment is not as good for several reasons including the very weak and boring storyline which at several times had me yawning and the missions all felt repetitive and not so GTA like. It mainly consisted of: go there, kill this person, chase this person, kill this person, check this place out, kill some people. There was no fun missions like the old rc helicopter or burning down a cannabis farm or bike hopping along loads of buildings etc. The missions were very repetitive and boring.

This wasn't helped out by the very dull city which although ... Read More:

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Top Spin 3 (PS3)

from: Take 2 Interactive

June 20, 2008
Have to say this is a lot harder to play that some of the others, as timing the hit can be quite difficult. However saying that, it probably what makes this a little more realistic and less arcade than some of the other games around. The graphics are nice as well, as you get more tired, your player sweats and your accuracy etc. decreases. Very good soundtrack as well. Just could be improved in a couple of areas, would like to see the training area give to some points to improve your player and not just through tournaments and matches. For that Virtua Tennis seems a little more complete......

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (PS3)

from: Konami

October 17, 2008
After the decable that was PES2008 on the next-gen consoles, have Konami managed to get their act together for PES2009 ?

The answer is yes ... and, er, no.

It looks better, it plays better; but of course these things are relative.

PES2009 has a new 'funkier' front-end, replacing the 'Playstation 2' style of all the previous games. Sadly, it now looks like it was created by somebody who's computer skills are limited to 'Right-click, cut. Right-click, paste' and is still no match for FIFA's polished presentation.

What else - oh yes, in an homage to 'FIFA' there is a now a selection of tracks that play in the background while you while away the time editing all the non-licensed clubs and players. Maybe it's my imagination, ... Read More:

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (PS3)

from: Electronic Arts

August 29, 2008
There are three fundamental problems with this game:

(i) The frame rate is abysmal, which is ironic considering the graphics are decent but nothing special. Compared to Gran Turismo Prologue, it is very poor. This also makes using the 3-click system very frustrating.

(ii) There is nothing radically different from Tiger Woods 2008. If you can play 2008 well, you will instantly be good at this game.

(iii) In general terms, the game is far too easy. You can hit the ball much too far. You can make ridiculous scores, even with the putting assistance turned off. When you play online, it is just not much fun because everyone whacks the ball 400 yards off the tee, and most of the clubs are obsolete most of the time.

It's quite an enjoyable ... Read More:

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)

from: Sony

March 28, 2008
I got this game with my PS3 40GB, and I thought it was astonishing. The graphics were really good, the cars were fast(after you unlocked them), the tracks were numerous, good looking, and fun. It was a big jump from my PS2 Pro Street. However; after a while, the cars started to look a bit plasticky, and when the cars crashed into a wall or another car, they didn't break, but stayed exactly the same. I thought this for thirty pounds was good, but I thought that the PS3 had more potential. I tried a few other racing games, such as Race Driver Grid, and they were awesome. The graphics looked better, and more realistic in Grid, and really crashed when I crashed. This game is now reduced to £18 pounds, but if you're looking for a really good car racing game for your PS3, get Grid, or wait ... Read More:

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HDMI Cable (PS3)

from: 4Gamers


What a joke that the cable's length is not stated!
Is it 1m, 1.5, 2m, 3m.....
How can anyone buy this without knowing?

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)

from: Konami

June 12, 2008
This could very well be the best video game ever made. Never before has a game shown so much character development and such a great job of storytelling - yes, it's linear, and yes it does use a lot of cut-scenes; and simply, that's why it's so darn good. The gameplay is solid but the cut-scenes make this title something far more than a game.

Hideo Kojima is the only one who truly gets it. He's the Spielberg of video-games.

I was blown away. You owe it to yourself to buy this game.

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Call of Duty: World at War (PS3)

from: Activision

November 14, 2008
The offline single player game is good but it is let down by the online multiplayer. I can't comment about the online co operative game as to date since the launch i have been unable to connect to any friends on PSN to find out.
There is no information from Treyarch about what is being done to fix this and there are thousands of people suffering the same problems.
Personally i will not be buying any more Treyarch products and am considering returing this game as it does not work correctly.

Please don't buy this until it has been fixed or get it for the XBox360 instead like i wish i had.

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DualShock 3 PS3 controller (PS3)

from: Sony

June 27, 2008
This controller is great the only differences from the sixaxis are the obvious weight difference which isnt to much of a problem feels like you have something to hold on to, if you get what i am saying. The rummble fuction is perfect too small a vibration and not over doing it. The big difference i have found with this controller is the battery life which after a week and several hours playing i havent lost a bar of battery life, unlike the sixaixs which i found i was charging up every time i wanted to play. 5/5