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Ninja Gaiden 2: A Fanboy Review by Ninja Dog

Okay, let’s get this straight here and now, so I don’t have to repeat myself. Itagaki-san did not make this game for you, he made it for me. I like it… and that’s all that matters.

Still, I find it hard to keep my thoughts to myself on such a rare gem of a gaming challenge, so I humbly offer a review you won’t read anywhere else, rest assured. Most of the reviews I’ve read seem to lead the reader to believe that NG2 isn’t really all that great. Unimpressive cinematics, obscure plot, impossible-to-control camera, more of the same in terms of gameplay, et cetera et cetera ecetera. I’d like to debunk these myths as incisively as possible, as I’m not a pansy-ass milktoast American game reviewer who’ll just play a game for a week and talk like he knows what’s up. Well, I am American. I’ve been playing this game for two months now, and I’ve had the Mission Mode content for the past week, so I hope to offer a more informed outlook on a game that really demands that kind of time from you. Continue reading ‘Ninja Gaiden 2: A Fanboy Review by Ninja Dog’

Turtle Beach X4 wireless gaming 5.1 headphones

I just bought the new X4 wireless headset from turtle beach a few days ago and have been running it through it’s paces. I have used it in Gears, COD4, Battlefield:BC, Rock Band, Guitar Hero 3, etc as well as several movies. and can say that although it has a steep price tag at 200 bucks, it’s well worth every penny.
This headset offers rich and clear sound which often leaves you glancing over your shoulder at some sound you heard behind you. The 5.1 is extremely accurate and is just as good as my exisiting pioneer 5.1 dolby digital set. I can pinpoint where sound is coming from pretty easily, and having that kind of audio in a comfortorable on-ear package really can’t be beat in my opinion. Continue reading ‘Turtle Beach X4 wireless gaming 5.1 headphones’

Gran Turismo 5 - Prologue

If you’ve ever played a Gran Turismo game you’ll know the basis of any of the games. Over the years not much has changed in the style of gameplay, it’s still and hopefully always will be one of the best simulation racing experiences to date. The only real changes to any of the games are cars, tracks, music and of course vehicle mods. Continue reading ‘Gran Turismo 5 - Prologue’

Logitech Driving Force GT Steering Wheel Review

The Driving Force GT comes packaged with a force feedback steering wheel, as well as gas and brake pedals and standard wall plug in power supply. It’s designed to work mainly with the PS3 but is also backwards compatible with the PS2 as well as your PC. Controls on the Driving Force GT include a 24-position adjustment dial (for on the fly traction control, brake bias, etc settings), a plus and minus rocker, four standard PS buttons, D-Pad, sequential shifter, and four shoulder buttons and if the shifter isn’t to your liking it also has shifting paddles behind the wheel. Continue reading ‘Logitech Driving Force GT Steering Wheel Review’

Lost Odyssey Review (Xbox 360)

I have to admit my skepticism when I first heard about Lost Odyssey as a friend compared it favorably with Final Fantasy VII.  I’m one of those FFVII die-hards who insists that Final Fantasy VII is a landmark game that is pretty much the best JRPG of all time.  I didn’t believe that some game I’d barely heard of for Xbox 360 could compare.  That is, until I saw the game for myself

Lost Odyssey

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