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Aliens: Colonial Marines

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Thinking of buying a new computer game to play? Check out these recent releases and see if there is anything that peaks your interest.

Aliens: Colonial Marines

This time round sees the player put into the position of a United States Colonial Marine. You will be battling the usual suspects such as aliens, in the standard dark and menacing surroundings. This game is able to be played in single player mode or multiple player modes and is available for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.

Alice: Madness Returns

For those of you who love the book and the movies, now you can enjoy this follow up to the first game. 1o years after the conclusion of the original game, Alice is released from an insane asylum. She is then set to battle the crazed world of wonderland that awaits. Can you help her overcome her fears? Available for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

If you’ve ever wanted to know what the world was like before Darth Vader, then this is the game for you. It enables a player to choose from a range of characters enabling him or her to follow them through their journey with the dark side of the force. Play by yourself or team up with friends to battle evil. Available on Pc, and MMORPG.

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime

Get your slime on with this second installment of Ghostbusters. This game is available to download, so you can play it by yourself, with friends, or with people on the other side of the world! Available on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.

 

Top 10 Best Games of 2010

The year 2010 for games started out very prosperous, but many of the games released in the later half were not up to par for most experts. However, there were some top-notch games released for all types of game consoles.

  1. Red Dead Redemption: A game made for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 that combines almost flawless game play and control with amazing cut scenes and great voice acting.
  2. God of War III: Regarded as PlayStation 3’s greatest-looking game that features a lot of vicious action and an array of mythological creatures.
  3. Super Mario Galaxy 2: A Wii game that features a bigger and more challenging setting that the first Galaxy.  It introduced Yoshi, innovative battles, and sharp level designs.
  4. Mass Effect 2: Made for Xbox 360 and PC. It is a highly improved version compared to the original with an outstanding character cast with unique behaviors and personalities.
  5. Call of Duty: Black Ops: Released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and had record-breaking success.  It includes all the great features of all Call of Duty games into one game and features excellent single-player and online multiplayer modes.
  6. Halo: Reach: Regarded as the best Halo game created for Xbox 360. The setting takes place before the first Halo game and includes innovative graphics, online multiplayer modes, and overpowering customization.
  7. Heavy Rain: Made for PlayStation 3 that involves game play that is similar to the sequence of a movie with a thrilling mystery storyline and unique control styles.
  8. Starcraft II: A real-time PC strategy game with restored graphics that made sure all players could experience a great game regardless of their PC setup.
  9. Limbo: An independent download-only Xbox Live Arcade game that was 2010’s breakout game featuring invigorating gloomy scenes that keeps players on edge throughout the game.
  10. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West: Made for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with a unique title. It included amazing storyline paired with motion-capture cut scenes.

“Your Shape Evolved” Promotes Exercise And Fitness For Xbox 360 Gamers

Those who want to combine exercise with video gameplay should look no further than Your Shape Evolved for the Xbox 360. Players will be led through a variety of interesting and interactive workout routines that make excellent use of the Kinect game controller. People who are unfamilar with workout routines or just starting to begin an active lifestyle will find that their uncertainty disappears, thanks to on-screen assistance from fitness professionals, offering encouragement every step of the way.

The Kinect offers critique of players movements in its own way, too. Since it offers tracking of movement throughout the entire body instead of just a portion, players will instantly realize when they need to shift their position or reach higher to achieve the proper form. Players will see a rendition of their own body that appears right alongside that of the personal trainer. This makes it very easy to emulate the movements on-screen while cutting out any frustration that might ordinarily otherwise come from trying to learn unfamiliar techniques. Also, the Kinect sensor is able to track over a million dots across your body which helps to ensure that your movements are tracked accurately and also eliminates any lag periods.

The high degree of customization allows users to set exercise goals and themes in order to achieve the maximum results. Graphics change in accordance with the type of exercise that is being attempted. For example, the yoga exercise activities occur in a tranquil setting that helps to encourage relaxation.

Finally, in addition to the hundreds of exercises that come with the game from the beginning, it is possible to download other options online, making it so players will never get bored with the same old exercise routines. Also, goals and achievements can be shared online with others, so that gamers can share their progress with others.