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NBA Live 08

NBA ’08 for the PlayStation 3 returns with all the modes stemming from the previous title. As expected, the new version includes updated rosters and a few little tweaks here and there. This year’s game introduces the new Progression System, which uses skill points earned from various achievements to unlock more nicknames, jerseys, attributes, and accessories to customize your created player.

The game features a more in-depth online mode along with slight improvements to the Season, Playoffs, Replay, and Mini games. However, this game still lacks a Franchise mode which is common in most sporting games. After playing through one season, a text will pop up informing you that you won a championship and that’s it. No in-game celebration. No draft. No free agency. NOTHING!

Besides dropping the ball on a franchise mode, the game still lacks the unique NBA Life experience present in the PlayStation 2 version. Sony has had plenty of time to convert this unique athlete simulation into a next-gen version. We can only assume that it will be added next season as a “new” feature.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

TIME TO ROCK!
Review: 9 Stars out of 10
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock drops you into the spotlight of the largest and most legendary rock concert ever. The star-studded soundtrack includes master tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam, with added songs as made legendary by Kiss, Alice Cooper and Heart. Now drop that air guitar, tune your exclusive new Les Paul Guitar Controller and shred the night away with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
The NEW TO THE GAME
-All new guitar designs!
-Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock now will go out for the MAC and PC

Bungie Leaves Microsoft

Bungie has been independent since October 1st, although a long-term parternship is in place between the two companies. Microsoft will hold a minority equity interest in Bungie, and the two firms "have forged a deep and long-term development and publishing relationship focused on the continued success of the Halo franchise."

In addition, Microsoft and Bungie said that they will "expand their partnership to include new IP created and owned by Bungie." A new Bungie game/series...? Yessss!

"This exciting evolution of our relationship with Microsoft will enable us to expand both creatively and organizationally in our mission to create world-class games," said Harold Ryan, studio head for Bungie. "We will continue to develop with our primary focus on Microsoft's platforms; we greatly value our mutually prosperous relationship with our publisher, Microsoft Game Studios, and we look forward to continuing that affiliation through Halo and beyond."

"Working with Microsoft was great for us, it allowed us to grow as a team and make the ambitious, blockbuster games we all wanted to work on. And they will continue to be a great partner. But Bungie is like a shark. We have to keep moving to survive. We have to continually test ourselves, or we might as well be dolphins. Or manatees," said Jason Jones, Bungie founder and partner.
Source: G4

Assassin's Creed

Review: 9 out of 10 Stars
The setting is 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history
FEATURES

Be an Assassin - Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history’s deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape.

Realistic and responsive environments - Experience a living, breathing world in which all your actions have consequences. Crowds react to your moves and will either help or hinder you on your quests.

Action with a new dimension for total freedom - Eliminate your targets wherever, whenever, and however. Stalk your prey through richly detailed, historically accurate, open-ended environments. Scale buildings, mount horses, blend in with crowds. Do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.

Relive the epic times of the Crusades - Assassin’s Creed immerses you in the realistic and historical Holy Land of the 12th century, featuring life-like graphics, ambience, and the subtle, yet detailed nuances of a living world.

Intense action rooted in reality - Experience heavy action blended with fluid and precise animations. Use a wide range of medieval weapons, and face your enemies in realistic swordfight duels.

Next-gen gameplay - The proprietary engine developed from the ground up for the next-gen console allows organic game design featuring open gameplay, intuitive control scheme, realistic interaction with environment, and a fluid, yet sharp, combat mechanic.