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Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Electronic Arts Genre: Rhythm/Music Release Date: Aug. 7, 2007 Buy it at Amazon “It’s far too easy, the tracklist isn’t very good, karaoke is straight-up busted, and the dancing just isn’t much fun.” –Aaron Thomas, GameSpot “Even though the visuals don’t exactly match the pace of the game, it does not hinder the gameplay, which is where this game really shines.” –Amanda L. Kondolojy, Cheat Code Central

“The singing aspect is great, accurately measuring both pitch and timing, but it’s nothing new to anyone familiar with the Singstar series. And we really wish that Boogie would’ve incorporated the karaoke with the dancing, instead of separately…” –Chris Antista, GamesRadar “Where the game fails incredibly playing alone, it succeeds playing with friends. It’s a blast making fun of your pal for looking like an idiot and singing a bad pop song.” –Brendon Lindsey, GamerNode “Boogie presents an interesting mix: a music/rhythm game, a karaoke game and a party game all in one, but it just doesn’t execute any of those genres all that well.” –Stephen Riach, Game Over Online

“The biggest problem is the lack of difficulty and subsequent lack of replayability, but while it lasts Boogie offers a pleasant distraction from the usual crop of rhythm and action games on the market. ” –Bryn Williams, GameSpy “Controlling your characters is fluid and accessible so you actually enjoy busting out the ridiculous dance moves that the game requires.” –PapaFrog, GamePro “Boogie’s biggest failing is that it won’t keep you dancing for long.” –Gamers’ Temple “Right now, the so-so karaoke and gameplay that sags doesn’t make Boogie a must own.” –Ryan Olsen, Wii Advanced

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Boogie

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 – Manhunt 2 will be released for the PlayStation

Publisher: 2K Games Developer: 2K Boston Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: Aug 21, 2007 Buy it at Amazon “It builds an amazing atmosphere by using terrific graphics and sound to set a creepy mood.” –Jeff Gerstmann, GameSpot “The team at 2K Boston/Australia are no slouches in the art department; BioShock looks like no other game ever made.” –John JCal Callaham, Firing Squad

“BioShock stands as a monolithic example of the convergence of entertaining gameplay and an irresistibly sinister, engrossing storyline that encompasses a host of multifaceted characters.” –Charles Onyett, IGN “Bioshock has got everything that a great triple-A title needs, and it’s got it in spades. Intense combat, amazing and deep story, beautiful graphics, awesome sound – yes please.” –Sam Sollars, Game Almighty “Bioshock is that rare game where the plot, environment, and combat are all steps above the normal video game experience.” –Colin, Game Revolution

“The atmosphere, the water, the story, the architecture, and the perfectly tuned challenge all come together to create one of the greatest experiences of this generation of consoles. Rapture is awaiting. Bliss is inevitable.” –Game Trailers “BioShock is all about placing yourself in a wonderful, heavily detailed environment filled with memorable characters, cool enemies, and creepy atmospheres reminiscent of an HP Lovecraft tale.” –Brendon Lindsey, Gamer Node “BioShock is the ultimate rarity: not only does it live up to its lofty promise, but exceeds it through simple, old fashioned talent and imagination – not to mention verve, style,class, wit, and sheer bloody-minded ambition.” –Kristan Reed, EuroGamer

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Wed, 22 Aug 2007 –
This summer’s Rockstar Desktops Collection has been formatted into customized MySpace page theme designs, featuring both the Downtown photo and the Deconstructed series. Style on ‘em… just in time for that brutally competitive fashion show known as ’school’. Downloadable at www.rockstargames.com/desktops.

Look for the all-new Fall 2007 collection of original wallpaper designs from Rockstar’s resident loons coming in the next month.

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ROCKSTAR END OF SUMMER MYSPACE THEME DESIGNS

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 – Your first look at the first true next-gen street racer. Midnight Club: Los Angeles is here.

View the debut trailer instantly in Flash at the official Midnight Club: Los Angeles splash page.
Or click here for Hi-Definition Windows Media format.

Much more to come.
www.rockstargames.com/midnightclubLA

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Midnight Club: Los Angeles Debut Trailer & Screenshots

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Metroid Prime 3 Comes Out Today!
Nintendo busts counterfiters in Mexico
Gabe from Vermont reviews “Resident Evil 4″ and “The Bigs”
Interview with Jon Dugan from Goozex.com

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Metroid Prime 3 Comes Out Today!
Nintendo busts counterfiters in Mexico
Gabe from Vermont reviews “Resident Evil 4″ and “The Bigs”
Interview with Jon Dugan from Goozex.com

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The Wii Show #21 – Going Solo!

We are almost upon the release of “Metroid Prime 3: Corruption”. The third and final chapter in the Metroid Prime trilogy. It makes it’s debut on the Wii tomorrow(8/21).

This month has been coined by NOA(Nintendo of America) as “The Month of Metroid”. And they have delivered. First was the release of first classic title on the NES early this month. Followed by “Super Metroid” on SNES through the virtual console.

There has been a lot of people gankin on the game, saying “it was a GameCube game, not a Wii game”. My answer to that is….so what, it’s Metroid. One of the best Nintendo franchises.

Now I can’t help but mention that tomorrow there will be some stiff competition for Samus. Out on the DS tomorrow is the sequel to the hit brain trainer “Brain Age”, which will be called, you guessed it, “Brain Age 2″, but not only that, Nintendo will be bundling it with their new colored DS Lite, which is crimson(dark red) on the top half, and onyx(black) on the bottom half.

Another HUGE release, which I have played and have a review up at Liveforxbox.com is “BioShock”. This game has been gaining and gaining more and more steam. This is going to be a trifecta of competition, so if you have the coin i recommend all three.

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We are almost upon the release of “Metroid Prime 3: Corruption”. The third and final chapter in the Metroid Prime trilogy. It makes it’s debut on the Wii tomorrow(8/21).

This month has been coined by NOA(Nintendo of America) as “The Month of Metroid”. And they have delivered. First was the release of first classic title on the NES early this month. Followed by “Super Metroid” on SNES through the virtual console.

There has been a lot of people gankin on the game, saying “it was a GameCube game, not a Wii game”. My answer to that is….so what, it’s Metroid. One of the best Nintendo franchises.

Now I can’t help but mention that tomorrow there will be some stiff competition for Samus. Out on the DS tomorrow is the sequel to the hit brain trainer “Brain Age”, which will be called, you guessed it, “Brain Age 2″, but not only that, Nintendo will be bundling it with their new colored DS Lite, which is crimson(dark red) on the top half, and onyx(black) on the bottom half.

Another HUGE release, which I have played and have a review up at Liveforxbox.com is “BioShock”. This game has been gaining and gaining more and more steam. This is going to be a trifecta of competition, so if you have the coin i recommend all three.

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When I have a really good experience with something I’m going to write about it. No question whatsoever. Jim told me about this site called Goozex which is a peer to peer game trading site.

Here is how it works. Lets say you have about 10 games you no longer play and you don’t want to get the crappy trade in values that certain game stores give you. Well, you to Goozex, post your games in “Your Library” section. Now from there you will see what the point value of the game is; they don’t use a dollar value. You will also see your turn. The turn is your place in line to trade your game.

Once it’s time to trade your game, Goozex sends an e-mail to both you and the buyer indicating that a match has been made. Goozex provides address information, etc. You mail it off, then wait for your positive feedback. In the beginning of your account you need positive feedback to get your points. After a few trades you don’t have to wait.

Once you have points, you need to pick up trade credits which are a buck a trade and sell in blocks of 5. Now pick your game, wait in line. Now you may say “Hey! I’m in the 50th spot, well that may not hold true because the people ahead of you may not have credits or points and they will be skipped. But this is REALLY cool, I have no complaints, this is something to check out.

By the way my first trade was for “Halo 2″ for 300 points, which equates to $15 bucks! How can you not go wrong. But do research on the game you want, and make sure you’re getting the deal.

*UPDATE*
Brian is on vacation so am I, but I did have the opportunity to interview founder Jonathan Dugan. We are having that interview on the next show, which may be me doing it solo.

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When I have a really good experience with something I’m going to write about it. No question whatsoever. Jim told me about this site called Goozex which is a peer to peer game trading site.

Here is how it works. Lets say you have about 10 games you no longer play and you don’t want to get the crappy trade in values that certain game stores give you. Well, you to Goozex, post your games in “Your Library” section. Now from there you will see what the point value of the game is; they don’t use a dollar value. You will also see your turn. The turn is your place in line to trade your game.

Once it’s time to trade your game, Goozex sends an e-mail to both you and the buyer indicating that a match has been made. Goozex provides address information, etc. You mail it off, then wait for your positive feedback. In the beginning of your account you need positive feedback to get your points. After a few trades you don’t have to wait.

Once you have points, you need to pick up trade credits which are a buck a trade and sell in blocks of 5. Now pick your game, wait in line. Now you may say “Hey! I’m in the 50th spot, well that may not hold true because the people ahead of you may not have credits or points and they will be skipped. But this is REALLY cool, I have no complaints, this is something to check out.

By the way my first trade was for “Halo 2″ for 300 points, which equates to $15 bucks! How can you not go wrong. But do research on the game you want, and make sure you’re getting the deal.

*UPDATE*
Brian is on vacation so am I, but I did have the opportunity to interview founder Jonathan Dugan. We are having that interview on the next show, which may be me doing it solo.

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Getting Goozex?d

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This show was recorded on Monday and it’s been uploaded on Brian’s birthday, let’s celebrate the occasion by shooting Brian a Happy Birthday e-mail at The Wii Show [at] Gmail [dot] com

Here is the starting lineup:

VC Releases
Super Mario Strikers Charged
Pokemon with Tristan
Review from Menhen in the UK for Resident Evil
Alien Syndrome and how we want to use a real gun in a Wii game finally

Music for the Wii Show is composed and performed by Daphne Kafon, Thanks Daph!

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(MP3 24:05)

This show was recorded on Monday and it’s been uploaded on Brian’s birthday, let’s celebrate the occasion by shooting Brian a Happy Birthday e-mail at The Wii Show [at] Gmail [dot] com

Here is the starting lineup:

VC Releases
Super Mario Strikers Charged
Pokemon with Tristan
Review from Menhen in the UK for Resident Evil
Alien Syndrome and how we want to use a real gun in a Wii game finally

Music for the Wii Show is composed and performed by Daphne Kafon, Thanks Daph!

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(MP3 24:05)

This show was recorded on Monday and it’s been uploaded on Brian’s birthday, let’s celebrate the occasion by shooting Brian a Happy Birthday e-mail at The Wii Show [at] Gmail [dot] com

Here is the starting lineup:

VC Releases
Super Mario Strikers Charged
Pokemon with Tristan
Review from Menhen in the UK for Resident Evil
Alien Syndrome and how we want to use a real gun in a Wii game finally

Music for the Wii Show is composed and performed by Daphne Kafon, Thanks Daph!

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The Wii Show #20 – It?s Brian?s Birthday!