Of course, you won’t catch me dancing. I tried it and this game is not too friendly, in a dance sense, for the gamer with a disability who has limited arm movements. That’s okay because I have a lot of fun watching and can sometimes be heard singing (though not in these videos).

The cool thing about Singstar Dance is that everyone can enjoy the game because it allows for grading on both dancing and singing. Even those who do not feel their dancing capabilities are up to par, can enjoy making a fool of themselves on vocals!!!

As you can see, none of us are professional singers or dancers (ok, the singer part is a lie for me – I have years of vocal training, but then I am not singing in this set of videos!). But, we still manage to have quite a bit of fun. This game is a blast to play alone, with a few, with a party. SingStar Dance is awesome in any environment, so check it out!

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Perhaps these other reviewers did not gather a group of friends to rock out to tunes like “Uprising” by Muse, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, and “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard, as I did. Perhaps they do not like these particular songs. I do not know why they do not like this game as much as the others, but I can say with quite a bit of certainty, as a party game, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, truly ROCKS!

The big issue seems to be with the Quest Mode. While that is all fine and good, I must say just choosing QuickPlay, selecting a song, and going to it is a lot more fun than any other option.

I had a get-together with my friends, Anthony, Joey, Andy and Katie. Ash (my longtime girlfriend/partner, for those new to this blog) and I hosted this shin-dig, and we had a blast.

I’ve included two videos, featuring the gameplay, as we talk and sing in the background.

I hope you enjoyed seeing how much fun we had. For fans of Guitar Hero, I implore you to give Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock a try. It’s a lot more fun than other reviewers are claiming.

Note: Just for reference, this was played on the Playstation 3.

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In The Betrayal of Jimmy, players get to see the mob through Jimmy’s perspective. Jimmy is a mercenary and a finisher. You’ll play through multiple missions exclusive to this content. The more missions you complete the more missions you unlock. You’ll gain points from skill shots, overall performance and power slides and scores will be tallied for a leaderboard, where players can compete over and over (replaying missions) to get higher scores and top placements.

I’ve included screenshots from The Betrayal of Jimmy. Don’t forget, it is exclusive to PS3 and will be available when Mafia II comes out on August 24, 2010.

Will you be playing as Jimmy?

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I found what Caiazzo to say interesting, but not necessarily anything new. The game continues where “God of War II” left off and the action is aided by the legendary battle of the Titans versus the Olympians. The Gods look wicked sick, you can battle up to 35 enemies at a time (sounds dangerous), and the design seems to compliment what PS3 is capable of.

If you happen to be in San Diego, you can check out a live, working demo of the game at Comic Con. Otherwise, feel free to share your thoughts on this game in our comment section.

“God of War III” will be released for Playstation III in March of 2010.

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I like how Henning focused on discussing the multiplayer for this game and how the fans helped to create a better multiplayer experience. She seemed genuinely thrilled by the creative masterpiece she helped to create. This game looks excellent. This is another, visually stunning game that shows off the PS3′s visual capabilities.

What do you think of “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves?” Is this a title you are looking forward to playing?

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Here is the trailer:

This trailer looks pretty cool. It almost makes me wish I had a PSP. It’s the only game system I don’t currently own.

I’ve also included some gameplay videos you can see what the game is all about. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Just leave a comment letting me know whether you plan to purchase “Soul Caliber: Broken Destiny” or not.

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How cool do you think this game looks? I cannot wait for its release, personally!

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Sony, like Nintendo did not open with a game trailer. It was a display of the systems it offers, at the very beginning. However, it is showcasing some of the games available on the system in the latter half of its intro. It is one heck of an impressive display.

Sony is so beautiful graphically. While I prefer the Xbox 360 hardware more, it’s hard to be upset with the kind of quality Sony PS3 can display.

11:13 AM Jack Tretton, the president and CEO of Sony is here to introduce what Sony has to offer. Tretton is far more charismatic than those introducing Nintendo. He joked about rumors and was ‘surprised’ people showed up to see what people had to offer since the rumor mill might have spoiled all the surprises for the big three.

Over 600 games will be premiering on Sony systems this year. Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Batman Arkham Asylum, Heavy Rain and The Beatles: Rock Band are titles coming out in 2009 for Sony systems.

11:16 AM: PS2 retails for $99 USD. Nearly 100 new titles will be available for PS2 in 2009.

11:19 AM: “Infamous” has become this summer’s biggest title. It’s exclusive to Sony. Sony will have 35 exclusive titles coming out in 2009.

11:20 AM: “Uncharted 2:Among Thieves” Tonight, you can join us in the “Uncharted 2″ Multiplayer beta. The demo shows how beautiful the world is. It’s stunning. This FP Shooter game looks like it’s going to a great edition to the Sony platform.

11:26 AM: “MAG” is being shown by Zipper Interactive. 256 players are pitted against each other on the battlefield. This brings the kind of worlds you’d see in computer MMOs to Sony PS3. The graphics are better than most MMOs.

11:32 AM: PSP has sold over 50 million units. There are a variety of PSP bundle packs. “Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines”, “Hannah Montana” with new, pink console for little girls in a partnership with Disney, “Rock Band: Uncut,” and “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children” will all be bundles.

The “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children” PS3 bundles go on sale at Gamestop today.

11:35 AM: The new PSP Go is, as expected, the new evolution in PSP design. It’s smaller and more portable. It has integrated WiFi. It’s build for the digital lifestyle. It’s 50% smaller and 40% lighter than the original PSP. You have plenty of room to store games. There is the ability to add more memory to the PSP Go.

Media Go is replacing the application to access files and move them between the PSP Go and the Computer.

Sense Me is new to the PSP. It will analyze your music library to make a music playlist based on your mood.

There will be an 80% reduction in the cost of tools for the PSP.

PSP Go will be available for $249 USD on October 1, 2009.

It will be easier to download media content directly to the PSP.

Today, Playstation Store will be releasing content from Showtime, E!, Magnolia Pictures, G4, and a variety of other media companies.

11:43 AM: “Gran Turismo PSP” has been announced. This will work well with the new PSP Go. There are features added specifically for a portable system. You can race together with up to four players. You can trade and share cars from your garage with the garages of your friends. The demo shows some of the most realistic car racing. These cars look real.

11:50 AM: Snake is coming back on PSP. The title has been announced as “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.” The setting is 10 years after “Metal Gear Solid 3.” It’s a true sequel set in the 70s. It will take advantage of the PSP elements. Kojima Productions is showing a demo trailer. The government of Costa Rica has no army and Snake is there trying to keep the peace.

The game will be available in 2010.

11:59 AM: “Resident Evil” is a franchise that has demanded strong demand from Sony gamers. It’s will be available on PSP next year.

12:00 AM Coming to PSP in 2009: “Little Big Planet,” “Jak & Daxter,” “Motorstorm,” “Petz,” “Echochromo,” “Hannah Montana,” and “Harry Potter” amongst other titles. There was a montage of many classic Sony titles that will now be available on Sony PSP.

Sony PSP Go will be available in multiple colors.

12:03 PM: PSN is adding at least 50 classic games from PS1 to the store. Today, “Final Fantasy VII” will be available.

12:04 PM: Playstation Network Home is available on the PS3. Over 100 virtual items will come to Home each month. A video shows how games are impacting the Home environment.

12:08 PM: A video is showing what is in store of PS3. This is another montage. It’d be nice if there were some titles. I feel bad for those new to gaming who might like a trailer, but are unsure what the game is. I noticed “Madden NFL 10,” “Brutal Legends,” “Ghostbusters,” “Batman: Arkham Asylum,” “Uncharted 2,” “Saw,” “Tiger Woods Golf,” “NCAA Football 10,” and way too many other titles to keep up with listing.

Capcom’s “Lost Planet 2″ is shipping in 2010.

12:14 PM: A new offering from Rockstar games, “Agent,” will be exclusive to Playstation.

12:15 PM: There is a demo of “Assassin’s Creed 2″ on PS3. This is kind of a funny choice for a demo. We’ve seen this before, yesterday. Why not show an exclusive PS3 title? At least they aren’t giving the same demo.

It will have over 30 unique weapons. Six additional weapons can be unlocked from the “Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines” PSP title, which can be ported to your PS3. Da Vin Both the PSP and PS3 “Assassin’s Creed” titles will be available Holiday 09.

12:22 PM: the “Final Fantasy: XIII” trailer is being shown. It is going to be available 2010.

12:25 PM: Sony has reclaimed the franchise back. PS3 will be the only console where you can play “Final Fantasy: XIV”. It, too will launch in 2010. The first teaser trailer is premiering at E3 right now. It actually looks better then “FF VIII.”

12:28 PM: Playstation Motion Controller is being shown. There is a prototype for the new controller looks like a round Wiimote. The design is probably going to change. The controller moves and shows an image of you with whatever you are tryingto play. It actually looks pretty fun. I just hope it doesn’t become the primary controller of the PS3.

They want to enable hardcore gamer games with this. It might work best with First Person Shooters. There is a lot that can be done with this new controller.

12:40 PM: Pirate Jack Sparrow is coming to “Little Big Planet!” My nephew will be so excited!!!!

12:41 PM: ModNation Racers is new and exclusive to the PS3. You can design your own Mod. This will be reliant on user created content. You can create your own tracks and then share your tracks with others. You can add weapons, barrels, bonuses and sheep to your tracks!

12:51 PM: “The Last Guardian” is debuting its trailer on Sony PS3. It’s a beautiful, mystical looking trailer. It quite reminds me of what we saw for “Fable 2″ last year.

12:56 AM: “Gran Turismo 5″ for the PS3 is debuting its trailer. These cars look awesome. I’m looking forward to this title.

12:59 AM: The trailer and live demo for the much anticipated “God of War III” is premiering. This looks sweet!

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Key Features
Infinitely accessible, instantly addictive — Turn dials, open paths, and don’t let the droplitz go to waste! Casual and hardcore gamers alike will be mesmerized as they rotate and connect puzzle pieces to let the droplitz flow and earn high scores!

Four unique game modes — Distinct layers of complexity keep the challenge fresh with Classic, Zendurance, Power Up, and Infection modes! Learn how to deal with sluggish, infected dials; strategically use bombs to clear sections of the game board; speed up the action or just aim for the highest score in a limited amount of time.

Endless replayability — The timeless satisfaction of making combos, clearing boards, and earning top scores will keep you coming back for more. Ever increasing speeds and larger boards ensure that there will always be a challenge ahead!

Compete for high scores — Online leaderboards and 12 trophies/achievements mean that when you’re the best, everyone will know it. Score-based gameplay makes every game a competition to get to the top of the charts!

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Santa Monica, CA – April 14, 2009 – Hailed as “Activision’s best Guitar Hero® yet” by AOL/GameDaily and “a must-play for fans” by IGN.com, Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero® Metallica® is now available at retail outlets across North America for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. PlayStation 2 system rock stars can now experience the intensity of musical icons Metallica and over 20 additional bands. Shred on the guitar controller, rip on the drum kit controller and wail on the mic to a killer set list of over 45 explosive hits from both Metallica’s illustrious career and a wide variety of legendary artists personally selected by the band, such as Alice In Chains, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Foo Fighters, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Queen.

“Guitar Hero Metallica has garnered critical acclaim across the industry proving the widespread appeal and accessibility of both Guitar Hero and Metallica,” said Will Kassoy, Head of Publishing for the Guitar Hero franchise. “With a very successful launch on Wii™, Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, we are excited to bring the game to the huge PlayStation 2 system gaming community and expect it to quickly become a fan favorite for that platform.”

Guitar Hero Metallica allows fans to “spend an evening with Metallica,” and more than 20 popular artists, while performing in venues reminiscent of their epic album covers, themes from their music and real world locales. The all-new Expert+ drum difficulty setting, available for all platform versions of the game, features two bass drum kick pedals, offering an authentic Metallica experience with note-for-note tracking, and Metallifacts, which, after nailing a song, lets players enjoy a virtual concert filled with on-screen facts and trivia about the song being played.

Guitar Hero Metallica is now available for the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems across North America. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero Metallica, please visit guitarherometallica.com

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