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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ["AO" Version]
by Rockstar
Rockstar Games' cornerstone Grand Theft Auto series returns... More for a third run through the 128-bit generation, with this violent, mature-themed third-person shooter and mission-based driving game. Set in the early-'90s gang culture of "San Andreas," a fictional U.S. region modeled after California, the adventure plays out across the entire virtual state, with action centered in its three main cities: Los Santos (based on Los Angeles), San Fiero (San Francisco), and Las Venturas (Las Vegas). Like its immediate predecessor, Vice City, San Andreas strives to provide a wide, deep foundation for its free-form criminal gameplay by setting the story in a slightly exaggerated representation of a familiar (if not glorified) American subculture. As Vice City seemed inspired by Miami Vice, and the pastel-decked, "me generation" ideals of the early '80s, San Andreas is set in a time and place suggested by films like Boyz N the Hood, Menace II Society, or Colors, where riots eventually brought a whole city to a halt and awakened new consciousness across the country. Players take the role of a young man named Carl "C.J." Johnson, who thought he had escaped the gangland lifestyle by moving away from his Los Santos home. When his mother is murdered, he returns to the neighborhood of his childhood, only to become embroiled with threats and danger from all sides. Because of his family and friends who remained in Los Santos, he's considered an enemy-on-...
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock -- With Guitar Controller
by Activision
The Guitar Hero series offers its biggest lineup of songs... More to date with Legends of Rock, the first game developed outside of Harmonix. Fans of the finger-fiddling franchise will rock out to over 70 tracks, many of which use master recordings from the original artists. The core play mechanics are nearly identical to previous iterations, with players using a guitar-shaped controller to quickly match colored notes as they cascade down the screen. By keeping up with the song, hitting the right chords at the right time, and strumming to the beat, players will rack up points and advance to more challenging tunes. Once again players can embark on a career, earning money to unlock new characters, guitars, songs, and other surprises while competing in an assortment of colorful venues. For the first time, players will test their technique against real-life guitar gods. Rock stars :Slash, :Tom Morello, and others will confront players at various points, where the object is to drain their "rock meter" by outperforming them at their own songs. Players can also directly challenge a nearby friend. Completing tricky "star power" riffs earns players random power-ups to use against rivals at any time. Player-sabotaging power-ups include doubling the number of on-screen notes, switching control to left-handed play, and more. Non-competitive types will appreciate the career co-op mode, allowing two guitarists to work together through each song list. Among the featured tracks ar...
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007
by THQ
Madden NFL 08
by Electronic Arts
Larger photoFor 16 years it has been embraced by its fans, honored by... More critics, and envied by its rivals. It has endured the test of time and satisfied a demanding public like no other game in history. Its been recognized as the game the players play, the benchmark in sports video gaming, and the number one selling football video game in history. It is Madden NFL Football.Since its inception, the Madden NFL Football franchise has reigned supreme as the preeminent sports title in the video game industry. Selling more than 51 million units, the all-time best in North America, and bringing home a countless number of gaming awards, its the most critically acclaimed sports title in history. This year the Madden NFL Football phenomenon celebrates its 17th Anniversary.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes
by Namco
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes invites gamers to create... More their own power-trio of players and then engage in several varieties of 3-on-3 gameplay. By creating teams of three with 20 different characters from the show, gamers may work their way through eight stages of single-player action, or challenge friends through an Ad-hoc connection. Each party of avatars can execute hidden cooperative skills that are only available during group play. Players may also level their character's attack, defense, chakra, speed, and special abilities by spending power-up points earned in battle. ~ Gracie Leach, All Game Guide