Monday, May 31, 2010

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Video Game)

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Video Game)
By Lucas Arts Entertainment

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Lego Indiana Jones DS

Your Favorite Hero in Lego Form

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Dr. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy’s entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run.

Of course, pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist will whip through all the classic moments with the help of a host of supporting characters including Marion Ravenwood and Short Round. Players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes just as they could in the best-selling LEGO Star Wars games.

Lego Indiana Jones

Key Features

  • Everyone’s favorite fedora wearing hero returns to theaters this May in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and families can celebrate the humor and excitement of the original films with LEGO Indiana Jones.
  • Tongue-in-cheek humor presents The Original Adventures in a manner only LEGO can whip up, with comical reinterpretations of classic Indiana Jones scenes and elements.
  • Use Indy’s signature whip as a multi-purpose tool to attack, disarm, swing across gaps, activate levers and interact with a world of LEGO objects and puzzles.
  • For the first time, LEGO Indy characters are fully immersed in their environment; swim, climb, shimmy across rock ledges and pick up and carry objects.
  • Use a variety of weapons from the environment to fight enemies (e.g., chairs, guns, swords, bottles).
  • Unlock more than 60 playable characters, including villains and supporting characters (Marion Ravenwood, Short Round, Rene Belloq, Willie Scott, Marcus Brody, Jones Senior and Mola Ram).
  • Character specific abilities include excavation by Satipo, an umbrella slide by Marcus Brody, and monkey access by Marion Ravenwood.
  • Create unique playable characters like Sallah Scott or Mola Round by mixing and matching the LEGO body parts of all playable characters.
  • Explore the globe and solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations only possible in a LEGO world.
  • Cooperative gameplay encourages parents to share the legacy of Indiana Jones with their children in a fun and humorous way.
Experience the Adventure as Indiana Jones
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Avalon Code (Video Game)

Avalon Code
Avalon Code (Video Game)
By Xseed

Buy new: $19.99
16 used and new from $18.40
Customer Rating: 4.3

Customer tags: video games(25), nintendo ds(10), ds rpg(2), adventure, blue dragon

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A crimson sky… You stand tall atop a tower looking down upon a world consumed by flames. An old man beside you opens his mouth to speak; “Time has expired for this world, but the records of this book shall create the next...” Your eyes snap open. You jump out of bed, covered in sweat. It was only a dream. “That dream again…” You’ve been having this strange dream quite often lately. Was it really only a dream? Dazed, your eyes wander about the room when you notice a book atop the desk. The pages in it are all blank… “What is this?” A spirit arises from the book and enlightens you on the prophetic nature of the book you behold. Upon the insistence of the spirit, you leave on a journey to complete the book and change the world.From the creative minds behind Rune Factory and Harvest Moon with the development studio responsible for the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV DS remakes comes Avalon Code, a single player action RPG boasting incredible graphics, a deep and engrossing story and innovative game play mechanics. Using the main character’s ‘Book of Prophecy,’ players can save items and modify the rules of engagement during battle as well as change weapon and monster attributes. The player even has control over the story as it changes, depending on which gender the player chooses to play as, enhancing the ability to immerse themselves into the story.

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The Book of Prophecy opened to the Fire Sword page from 'Avalon Code' for DS
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Combat in 'Avalon Code' for DS
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The Story
From out of nowhere as you look around and all you see a crimson sky. You stand high atop a tower looking down upon a world consumed by flames. An old man beside you opens his mouth and speaks:
“Time has expired for this world, but the records of this book shall create the next...”

Suddenly your eyes snap open and you jump out of bed, covered in sweat, but not necessarily surprised. It was only a dream, but unfortunately an all too familiar and frightening dream that you’ve been having quite often lately. Dazed, your sleep-filled eyes wander about the room as they always do when you wake, but something is different this time. There is a book atop the desk, a book full of blank pages. But this no empty tome. It seems that a spirit of sorts named "Rempo" is bound to this book and as you are drawn closer it enlightens you on the nature of the book you behold. It is known as the "Book of Prophecy" and upon the insistence of the spirit, you leave on a journey to to fill its pages and in the process make an impact on the world, the likes of which you never could have foreseen.

Gameplay
The connection between your dream as the main character and the book you are shown by Rempo is that the world has been slated for destruction, but only temporarily. The powers that be intend to recreate what they destroy, but require a blueprint for this, which is the purpose of the book. It is your job to seek out all the things that are to be recreated and note them in the book. But nothing is so straightforward in an RPG. There are forces in the world that would keep you from your appointed task. You must foil them by using the book itself.

Although the Book of Prophecy does serve as a storage device, it is much more than that. It is player's main tool, having a part in almost every aspect of the game. It takes a comprehensive snapshot of whatever it comes in contact with. This can be things as different and disconnected as a blade of grass and a sword. But as this is happens players will see that nothing is quite what it appears. All items are made up of a collection of attributes, many of which go unnoticed in their natural state. Once broken done into their separate pieces and laid out in the book, not unlike LEGO in the hands of a child or genes under the microscope of a scientist, these can recombined as the player sees fit to alter the strengths and weakness of enemies, solve puzzles, etc. Another added gameplay element that players will enjoy relates to the gender of the playable hero/heroine they choose. Although the beginning scenarios faced by either will be very similar, their end points may be quite different, allowing for hours of extra game time and replayability.

Key Game Features:

  • Top-Level Development Talent - The experienced Nintendo DS development team behind the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV remakes, Matrix Software, is at the helm together with the creative minds behind the Harvest Moon and Rune Factory series.
  • Alter the Game World to Your Advantage - By collecting information on the various monsters, inhabitants, plant and locations found in the game world and filling out the pages of the mysterious Book of Prophecy, players can influence a myriad of parameters, from monster attributes to weapon strength.
  • Enticing Graphics and Game Play - Highly detailed characters, landscapes and monsters fuel the addictive nature of capturing different monsters to complete the book’s collection.
  • Immersive Story - Players can lose themselves in the game’s grand, sweeping storyline. Choosing between either a female or male protagonist, start on a quest to either save or doom the world. As the main character, players can make enemies, alienate friends, and even fall in love.

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Blue Dragon Plus (Video Game)

Blue Dragon Plus
Blue Dragon Plus (Video Game)
By Ignition Entertainment Ltd

Buy new: $9.98
39 used and new from $6.41
Customer Rating: 4.1

Customer tags: video games(24), nintendo ds(14), blue dragon(5), adventure(4), rpg(4), kids(2), dragon quest(2), ds

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The DS sequel is set one year after the original Xbox 360 title and returns players to the story of Shu and his companions, who control powerful phantom shadows. In the DS title, they will have to deal with new enemies spawned from the devastation wrought in the first title. At first glance, you might mistakenly believe Blue Dragon Plus to be a strategy game in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics, with little hand-drawn heroes and monsters arranged on an isometric 3D stage. But once the fight begins, everything starts happening in real time and you must feverishly put together your plan of attack, because those enemies aren't waiting for your turn. You command your units around the field with quick but simple controls that rely totally on the touch screen. You tell your units where to go, who to fight, when to heal, and when to move to special areas on the map. It seems like your attention is constantly needed everywhere at once, but the game gives you some room for error by providing a high number of healing items. Also, as you progress through each map, the game occasionally pauses to let some part of the story play out. The game will feature a thirty-hour quest as well as the ability to control up to sixteen humans and Mecha Robos in real-time battles and shadow fights. The single player campaign can also be used as a gateway to the world famous massively multiplayer online game WarBirds through the free month's worth of playing time included. Requires - 128MB Minimum graphics card, Direct X, Mouse or Joystick, Broadband Internet access for online play in MMO modeThe DS sequel is set one year after the original Xbox 360 title and returns players to the story of Shu and his companions, who control powerful phantom shadows. In the DS title, they will have to deal with new enemies spawned from the devastation wrought in the first title. At first glance, you might mistakenly believe Blue Dragon Plus to be a strategy game in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics, with little hand-drawn heroes and monsters arranged on an isometric 3D stage. But once the fight begins, everything starts happening in real time and you must feverishly put together your plan of attack, because those enemies aren't waiting for your turn. You command your units around the field with quick but simple controls that rely totally on the touch screen. You tell your units where to go, who to fight, when to heal, and when to move to special areas on the map. It seems like your attention is constantly needed everywhere at once, but the game gives you some room for error by providing a high number of healing items. Also, as you progress through each map, the game occasionally pauses to let some part of the story play out. The game will feature a thirty-hour quest as well as the ability to control up to sixteen humans and Mecha Robos in real-time battles and shadow fights.

Blue Dragon Plus
The Blue Dragon
The Blue Dragon
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Fast-paced action
Fast-paced action
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Control 16 Humans and Mecha Robos
Control 16 Humans and Mecha Robos
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Synopsis
Following their defeat of Nene, a tyrannical remnant of the Ancients, Shu and his friends hoped the battle was over. After one year passes, the world consists of a myriad of "cubes" that exploded from the planet's depths when it split open in the course of the battle with Nene. And when King Jibral spies a strange phenomenon emerging from a mysterious, distant cube — the enormous and sinister Shadow of a Balaur, a three-headed dragon — it proves to be a harbinger of further turmoil to come.

Key Game Features:

  • Enter a thrilling single-player campaign featuring more than 30 hours of gameplay
  • Control up to 16 humans and Mecha Robos in your quest to defeat your enemies
  • Strengthen your units by altering their composition and equipping them with items
  • Engage in thrilling real-time battles and shadow fights
  • Enhance the fast-paced action with compelling RPG elements, including item collection, character progression and robot customizations
  • Features a storyline created and directed by Final Fantasy series director Hironobu Sakaguchi, characters created by Akira Toriyama of the DragonBall universe and music composed by Final Fantasy's Nobuo Uematsu
Exclusive to the Nintendo DS
The excitement of the hit Cartoon Network series comes to life with Blue Dragon Plus. Leap into battle, commanding up to 16 humans and Mecha Robos to fight against a horde of enemies, and revel in the edge-of-your-seat action of the game's explosive real-time battles and shadow fights. Complete a thrilling single-player campaign that spans more than 30 hours of gameplay and incorporates engaging RPG elements like item collection and character progression. High-quality dual-screen FMVs showcase more than an hour of gripping story events, immersing you fully in the Blue Dragon world. Read more


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Universal USB Power Charger for iPod, iPhone, Nintendo DS, PSP, Motorola, Blackberry, Tom Tom and more.

Universal USB Power Charger for iPod, iPhone, Nintendo DS, PSP, Motorola, Blackberry, Tom Tom and more.
Universal USB Power Charger for iPod, iPhone, Nintendo DS, PSP, Motorola, Blackberry, Tom Tom and more.
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Recharge most of your portable gaming, music, iPods, GPS devices and and phones with this handy multi-device cable AND also use it for Charging and data transfer with your ipod or Iphone. The Cable charges devices by using any standard USB SLOT found on any Notebook or Desktop computer. All in one cable. Eliminate the hassle of multiple cables. USB 2.0 High-Speed data transfer for iPod / iPhone 3G / 3GS. Read more


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1 Vs. 100 (Video Game)

1 Vs. 100
1 Vs. 100 (Video Game)
By Zoo Games

Buy new: $12.70
29 used and new from $8.96
Customer Rating: 3.5

Customer tags: nintendo ds(10), video games(9), nintendo ds games(2), stay away from this, quiz, boring

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1 vs. 100 puts you in the hot seat as you play against 100 mob members! Answer the questions correctly and eliminate the mob members. If you give the wrong answer, the game is over! 1 vs. 100 for the Nintendo DS recreates the fun of the hit TV show, while 4 additional game modes bring on new and competitive excitement. The multiplayer aspect is key; competition will add to the nerve-racking decision-making of the traditional TV show. The game features TV host Bob Saget. Read more


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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Scrabble (Video Game)

Scrabble
Scrabble (Video Game)
By Electronic Arts

Buy new: $53.99
6 used and new from $36.79
Customer Rating: 3.5

Customer tags: nintendo ds(33), scrabble(28), word game(15), ds lite games(8), board game(7), family game(6), nintendo ds games(5), ds game(4), nintendo ds game(3), word games(2), educational video games, ds

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Scrabble crossword game for Nintendo DS...Become the great SCRABBLE player you've always wanted to be! Like never before you can strengthen your vocabulary pattern recognition and point strategies through fun training exercises. You then can apply your newfound skills in real games against your friends and family as well as our adaptable computer A.I.With this update of SCRABBLE for Nintendo DS, players take on the challenge of becoming the great word wizards that they have always wanted to be. First, hone your skills by strengthening your vocabulary, pattern recognition, and point strategies through fun training exercises like never before. Then, when ready, apply these newfound skills with the tiles in real games, either in single player mode, or against friends and family in Nintendo wireless DS single-card download play and multi-card play. At every turn adaptable computer A.I. help and onscreen reminders of the last words played ensure that this will be the most accessible and exciting version of SCRABBLE you have ever experienced.

'SCRABBLE' game logo Key Game Features:
  • Improve Your Game - Immerse yourself in six in-game exercises designed to hone your skills with the tiles, and track your improvement game after game.
  • More Ways to Play - Three exciting game modes: Classic, Speed, and the new SCRABBLE Slam.
  • Great Learning Tools - Game includes a complete Merriam Webster SCRABBLE dictionary, as well as 'SCRABBLE Word Finder' which finds the best word in any given situation.
  • Compete Anywhere - Challenge friends and family anywhere in DS single or multi-card play using six levels of artificial intelligence help.
SCRABBLE (DS)

Players:
1-4

Wireless options:
DS single-card download play, DS multi-card play.

Multiplayer action in 'SCRABBLE'
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Score and strategy training excercises in 'SCRABBLE'
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Three gameplay modes in 'SCRABBLE'
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