Riding off the currents of last week’s release of Modern Warfare 2, gamers can barely come up for air as some more anticipated games release on Tuesday 11/17. It’s pre-Thanksgiving into the Christmas season. Looks like game machines will shift into high gear.

The most eagerly awaited game for mature gamers is the sparkling sequel, Assassin’s Creed 2, for X360 and PS3. Discover an intriguing & fascinating new epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set in a pivotal moment of History: the Italian Renaissance. An action filled adventure, meet myriads of macabre characters ready to kill at a wrongly pointed breath of air. Suspicious backgrounds reveal lascivious acts beyond imagination. Due to violence, blood, and sex, this game has an ESRB rating of M (Mature) for age 17 and over.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum has been garnering critical acclaim from critics. It has been unanimously praised. This is not an easy task for a game based on comics. Comicbook and film translations into videogame territory for the most part are abysmal. Most come out just in time, or close to the release of the film counterpart to drive sales. Creativity is usually an afterthought, so what makes it to the shelves are soulless, lame, buggy games that was most likely the brainchild of a marketing exec, and not a game developer.
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While students are scurrying back to school and the autumn equinox approaches, Microsoft is offering some unique opportunities. We reported that Windows System 7 is expected in October 2009. Now the Zune HD is coming to stores in September offering an attractive alternative to Apple’s digital media player as we approach the holiday season.

Zune HD, the next generation of Microsoft Corp.’s portable digital media player, is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Combined with unparalleled PC software and online services such as Zune Pass, Zune provides a rich and meaningful connection to music, videos, podcasts and more.
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Finally, a music game that’s not just aimed at the rock market! DJ Hero, coming on October 27th, will finally bring gaming joy to all of the wannabe DJs out there!

Players will simulate using the turntable, which was created exclusively for the game, to score points. The controller will also let the player scratch, cross-fade, and beat match. There will also be options that allow the player to customize their mix with samples and special effects.

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Microsoft announced Project Natal yesterday at E3, and it has shocked the gaming world. The core base of Xbox 360 owners are young males who typically play FPS and action games. With Project Natal, Microsoft is looking to expand the reach of the 360 ownership beyond the typical young male crowd.

Project Natal is a revolutionary new way to play games and enjoy entertainment via the 360 sans a controller. You can move, kick and do whatever you want simply by body gestures. It works by connecting a nine-inch wide horizontal bar with a sensor designed to be positioned lengthwise above or below your video display. Continue Reading »