The Top 10 Exclusive Xbox 360 Games You Must Own!

September 25, 2011 by  
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Xbox 360 has become a major hit amongst video game players all over the world due to its awesome HD graphics, ease of use and ability to connect live with other players around the globe. There are many different games to choose from and in this article I will briefly highlight the top 10 exclusive Xbox 360 games around calculated by number of sales.

Halo 3 – 8.1 million copies sold

Halo 3 is a first person shooter and the 3rd title in the Halo trilogy concluding the story arc that began in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued in Halo 2. Halo 3′s story centres on the intergalactic war between 26th century humanity, led by the United Nations Space Command, and a group of alien races known as the Covenant. The player once again assumes the role of enhanced supersoldier Master Chief as he wages war in defence of humanity. The game features new vehicles and weapons not seen in the previous games as well as an array of new features.

Gears of War – 5 million copies sold*

A third-person shooter game, Gears of War concentrates on the troops of Delta Squad as they wage war against an unrelenting subterranean enemy known as the Locust Horde on the fictional planet of Sera. The player assumes the role of Marcus Fenix, a former prisoner and war-hardened soldier. The game is based on the use of cover and strategic fire for the player to advance through the scenarios.

* Gears of War sales may include the PC version of the game.

Gears of War 2 – 5 million copies sold

Gears of War 2 is the 2nd game in the Gears of War franchise and players take control of Marcus Fenix who leads Delta Squad against the Locust Horde, who this time are attempting to sink all cities on the planet Sera by using a giant riftworm to eat the ground beneath them but instead they discover the true intent of the Locust actions. New guns and gameplay mechanics such as “hockey fights” and the ability to use defeated foes as “meatshields” were incorporated into the game.

Halo: Reach – 3.7 million copies sold

Halo: Reach is another first-person shooter in the Halo universe. Humanity is locked in a war with the alien Covenant in the year 2552 as players control Noble Six, a member of an elite supersoldier squad, during the battle for the world of Reach. As the Covenant start their assault on the planet, the UNSC begin their heroic yet ultimately futile effort to deter the alien invaders.

Fable II – 3.5 million copies sold

Fable II is an action role-playing game & takes place in the fictional land of Albion, 500 years after Fable’s original setting. Weapons are still primitive, and large castles and cities have developed in the place of towns. Unlike the original, the player may choose to be either male or female, while also choosing a character’s sexuality, allowing for marriage and sexual liaisons with male and female NPCs.

Forza Motorsport 2 – 2.6 million copies sold

Forza Motorsport 2 is a realistic racing simulator and the 2nd title in the Forza Motorsport franchise. Including downloadable content, there are 349 cars available in the game which are divided into 6 production classes and 4 race classes with the races a car is eligible for being limited by its. All cars have multiple settings for damage and physics characteristics and most of the cars can be visually customised with both aerodynamic parts as well as graphics. 1000 layers of graphics can be created to draw shapes, letters and pictures onto a car. Forza 2 contains real world tracks for circuit racing including – Silverstone, Laguna Seca, Sebring International Raceway, Suzuka Circuit, Road Atlanta, Tsukuba, Mugello Circuit, and Nrburgring Nordschleife which are all licensed and included.

Forza Motorsport 3 – 2 million copies sold

Forza Motorsport 3 is a racing game and sequel to Forza Motorsport 2. The game includes over 400 customisable cars (Over 500 cars in the Ultimate Collection version) from 50 manufacturers and over 100 race track variations with the ability to race up to 8 cars on track at a time. New additions to the game include a rewind feature, an in-car driving view, updated physics engine which includes tyre deformation, one button assisted driving, vehicle rollover with detailed undercarriages, real-simulation drifting and drag racing. Also new to the series is the addition of stock cars, albeit generic and the inclusion of some SUVs. The new single-player season mode puts the player through a completely tailor-made racing calendar that includes more than 200 different events, including circuit, oval, drag, drift, and timed events. New circuits added to the series are the Circuit de la Sarthe and Circuit de Catalunya tracks, with these joining the already impressive list from Forza 2.

Mass Effect – 1.6 million copies sold

Mass Effect is an action role-playing game which takes place in the year 2183. The titular mass effect is a form of inertia-suppressing technology; allowing faster-than-light travel for the player, who assumes the role of Commander Shepard, an elite human soldier who sets out to explore the Galaxy in a starship – the SSV Normandy. Mass Effect 2 (not an Xbox 360 exclusive), was released later and takes place two years after the events that transpired in the first game. The sequel directly uses players’ completed save data from the first game basing certain events and narrative threads on decisions and actions that the player made in the first game.

Dead Rising – 1.6 million copies sold

Dead Rising is a sandbox, action-adventure, survival horror game and centres on Frank West, a photojournalist who ends up trapped in a shopping mall infested with zombies. Frank must rescue survivors, contend with crazed psychopaths, defend himself from zombie attacks and stay alive while still attempting to uncover the truth behind the incident. The player controls Frank as he explores the mall, using any available object as a weapon and can complete several main or optional missions to earn Prestige Points to gain special abilities. The game features several endings depending on decisions the player makes along the way.

*A Wii remake was released in February 2009 titled Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop.

Crackdown – 1.5 million copies sold

Crackdown is a third-person shooter set in an open world. The player controls a biologically enhanced Agent tasked with overcoming 3 crime lords and their crime organisations. The player’s abilities improve by defeating the crime lords and their supporters, as well as completing optional activities, such as street races and scavenger hunts. The gameplay is nonlinear, instead of adhering to a set mission sequence, players are free to select the approach to completing their missions and activities as they wish.

N.B. The sales information based on total games sold has been collated from Wikipedia and is correct as of April 2011. The definition of exclusive games in this article is meant to denote games that have not appeared on any other console (i.e. Sony Playstation 3 or Nintendo Wii).

The need to include the sales from the PC version of Gears of War is due to the Wikipedia article indicating it was not possible to distinguish between the sales from the Xbox 360 and the PC version.

Dead Rising made the list as an exclusive Xbox 360 title because a ‘remake’ for the Wii console (which was released under a different name – Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop) had several changes from the original Xbox 360 version and so believe this an acceptable ‘exclusive’ title for the Xbox 360.

PhenomenalAJR has been an avid Xbox 360 gamer since it was released. He put this article together to give gamers an idea of what they may like to play next or add to their games collection. Please visit PhenomenalAJR’s Xbox 360 games website for more reviews, opinions & discussions.

XBOX360 Gaming Performance

September 17, 2011 by  
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A great change in entertainment was made possible through man’s innovation and continuous discovery. Televisions now replaced the theater plays and operas while robots arise as new opponents in games like chess testing human’s mental abilities.

Gaming has evolved into more interesting format from the simple dice throwing or playing tag into entertaining game plays available in different video game consoles. Ever since video game consoles have landed on the shores of the global market, the term home entertainment has changed drastically.

Of all competing gaming consoles, two stood out being referred as one of the most remarkable units to have been ever created, forever redefining the gaming experience: Sony’s Playstation 2 and Microsoft’s Xbox. But the question remains unanswered to which game console should be recognized as the top performer and the only way for us to know is to make a thorough comparison of each console’s features both good and bad.

To start with, Xbox has a remarkable processing power and graphic capabilities, much great compared to what the PS2 has. In addition to that, XBOX has built in hard disk drive allowing you to save game’s progress instead of using memory card as opposed to PS2.

In addition to these features, Xbox has the raw power and includes additional features which the PS2 does not have. One example is being able to rip music from a standard audio cd and use it to customize the soundtrack of some games which have the option to have its soundtrack be modified.

Setting system specs aside, both the XBox and PS2 have multi-player capability. While the Xbox uses home LAN system similar to how a desktop works, the PS2 in turn, can utilize the same system by using a link cable. Playing online can be done with both gaming console but XBOX has an edge since it has an online community called XBOX Live and everything is possible there. If you prefer playing with a group of friends, you can go for Xbox since it is guaranteed for that purpose.

Always consider the availability of the games you want to play. With this in mind, Xbox is still standing competitive. Xbox games are more inclined towards the adult market and comparing Xbox’s latest games to PS2 games, it can be said that the Xbox’s graphics are far better.

Don’t forget to consider their peripherals like the control pads.The appearance of a control pad may seem trivial but it is actually a significant factor, especially for those people who have a specific preference when it comes to gamepads. Since XBOX 360 is primarily for adults, it has a larger control pad containing several buttons.

Though Xbox may be more expensive, it has a better quality in terms of performance and has more games directed to the adult market to enjoy. You’ll love it.

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Halo 3

September 15, 2011 by  
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Recently, while searching the Internet for information on the Halo 3 weapons cheats, I came across a number of what-if scenarios? What if Master Chief fought different famous characters from films, comic books, and legends? Here is a list of some of these battles and my idea of the result.

While technically not a Halo 3 weapon cheat, the match-up of Master Chief versus Robocop would be interesting. According to the information on the Internet both have several similarities. They’re both human, they’ve both been improved on, they both have amazing armour and they are both veteran fighters. Most respondents thought that Master Chief would beat Robocop, but let’s face facts here, Master Chief can be put down with a hand-gun, whereas Robocop kept on going after being blown up at a petrol station. The verdict has to go to Robocop.

If Master Chief took on the next fighter he would do well to have a Halo 3 weapon cheat. I’m talking about MacGyver. Master Chief has a lot of advantages. He is proficient with a variety of weapons; he has that amazing armour; he has some incredible vehicles at his disposal; he’s a Clint-Eastwood-type loner and he can repair himself. However, in short, MacGyver has brains. It would probably boil down to the same thing in a fight between Batman and Superman. However, if it’s a closed arena where it’s man against man, Master Chief is going to win. But put this battle in the real world with Swiss army knives and plastic tape at his disposal, and MacGyver’s going to murder our futuristic friend.

Up until now Master Chief is 2-0 down, and it’s starting to seem like he could definitely use a Halo 3 weapon cheat or two. But we’ll give him another opponent. This time it’s going to be Master Chief versus the Terminator. We already know Master Chief’s powers, the Terminator’s are an ability to master any weapon, relentless willpower, doesn’t get tired, amazing detrermination to kill his target. It all comes down to the Spartan laser weapon. As one respondent pointed out, if Master Chief can destroy vehicles with this weapon he can certainly blast a sizeable hole in the Terminator too.

Let’s have another contest before Master Chief discovers his Halo 3 weapon cheat. What would he do against Boba Fett from Star Wars? The main differences between Master Chief and Boba Fett are that Boba has no shields, owns his own ship and has a jet pack.

Many people believe Star Wars comes out on top in this battle, but Master Chief’s weapons are much more powerful than those shown by the bounty hunter. This one makes it two all, Master Chief goes 50-50.

So, there you have it. In this small poll that we read on the Internet, Master Chief is your average sort of super hero, who is not guaranteed to win every bout, unless he finds his weapons cheats or the story writers want him to, that is.

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Halo 3: Screenshots

September 11, 2011 by  
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When a video game series is as widely famous as the Halo series, which includes Halo 3, of course, then it’s bound to result in there being thousands of screenshots available. This piece concentrates on some of the weird and wild Halo 3 screenshots.

Before getting on to the Halo 3 screenshots specifically, let’s take a look at the figures that generate all of this media. Over 9 million copies of Halo 3 have been sold to date. That means that if each person who purchased the game plays for only 10 hours, there are more than 90 million hours of game time from which to make screen shots. A lot can take place in 90 million hours, and with all the picture-uploading websites available to people, loads of it has been documented.

One of the issues in Halo 3 that has frequently been copied in Halo 3 screenshots is the identity of Master Chief or more specifically, what his face looks like. If you use Google to find the top 10 Halo 3 screenshots, you’ll find a picture of Master Chief lying dead on the ground, clearly not showing a face inside his helmet. This explains why we never see his face, say many players, because he does not really have one.

Another one of the Halo 3 screenshots appearing in the top 10 Halo 3 screenshots is the one of a Marine getting hammered on a floodgate. Someone commented that it looked a little bit like Han Solo when he was frozen in Carbonite. And do you know what? – they’re absolutely right.

The designers of Halo 3 decided to make it a lot easier for players to grab Halo 3 screenshots and to post them all over the Internet. In order to accomplish this, they created a ‘Saved Films’ feature in the video game. This feature permits players to slow down the action, or even to freeze it, change the camera angles and even move the camera around to get exactly the screenshot they would like to see. Generally speaking, the ‘Save Films’ feature records all the action that takes place in the game, so it can later be converted into videos are screenshots.

Another feature that has a lot to do with Halo 3 screenshots in the ‘Save Films’ feature, is the watching of previously saved films. You see, the saves are not just images or video, they’re actual game data. This means two things: 1] the file size is pretty small and 2] the whole game can be watched from different angles on the Xbox 360.

This means to say that a player can replay a game again and again, finding new things in new places every time they watch it. That’s a great deal better than plain Halo 3 screenshots.

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The Most Excellent Top Rated Games For The Xbox 360

September 5, 2011 by  
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For anyone who desires to have or buy an Xbox but just isn’t really sure about which games are hot for the Xbox 360 ought to keep reading. You might have some of these games currently in your library or maybe you want to enhance and increase you game library; the games listed below are perfect for any Xbox 360 fan.

The Fable series of games offers Fable three. Fable fans that are familiar with Fable is going to be very happy and pleased with this latest installment of the series.Fable is really a role-playing game that allows the player to determine how you can defeat the current King of Albion by creating up support and making allies to lead a revolution. If the player is victorious, they are crowned the monarch and rule and lead Albion the way they see feat. Fable was released in December 2010 and is becoming released for computer in May 2011.

A initial person shooting game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is one more great game. Between 2007 and 2009, this game was released for different game formats including the Xbox. It was the best selling game in 2007 and 2009.

The goal of this game would be to eliminate all the war opponents in several different kinds of fight backgrounds. You’ll be able to battle opponents located in different parts of the world or collaborate with other gamers to develop teams for your war game.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) is a racing game that’s the 16th installment in the game franchise. In late 2010 this game was released not only for Xbox 360 but for other formats too. It is one of the very best and most well-liked racing games in the world.

Another well-liked shooting game is Left four Dead 2. As the name implies, it is the sequel to the award winning Left 4 Dead game. First released within the USA on November 17, 2009 for Windows and also the Xbox 360, it was introduced throughout the world three days later. This game happens after a pandemic has destroyed most of the world’s human population.

You will find four individuals who survived the annihilation and they have to fight zombies to arrive at rescuers. A unique feature of this game is the automatic adjustments in the scenarios which are triggered by how nicely the player is advancing by way of the game; this feature definitely enhances the problem for the player.

There are lots of other leading rated games for the Xbox 360 obtainable, from many diverse genres so you will find games for everyone. Ultimately, the best games are the ones you like probably the most.

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What Is A Halo 3 Mod?

August 29, 2011 by  
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Usually, a Halo 3 mod is thought of as any software modification that alters the game play in the very popular video game for the Xbox 360, Halo 3. But the terminology also encompasses many other modifications, such as hardware changes made to the Xbox 360 console to show the world that you are a hard-core Halo 3 fanatic.

However, before someone can create a Halo 3 mod, they must have the right tools, together with some technical knowledge. These tools usually include a number of bits of software that allow people to de-construct, edit, and reconstruct Halo 3 files. It would also include some hardware to permit the Xbox 360 hard drive to be read into a PC and the files to be downloaded to that hard drive.

You have to do this because the Xbox 360 is not a platform on which files can be modified. In the past, the hardware developers, in this example Microsoft, made the tools available to people who paid the licence fee. But over time, especially with Halo 3 mods, the public has developed a number of tools and techniques to achieve what needs to be done for modification.

A Halo 3 mod also includes, as written earlier, physical alterations to the Xbox 360 console itself. For instance, some people might remove the case and actually carve the words ‘Halo 3′ into it. They might also accompany this by painting the console red, blue or green to match the colour of the armour of the heroes in the game.

It’s a pretty extreme way to say to the world – I love Halo 3 – in that sometimes it could result in actual damage that renders the Xbox 360 unplayable. People often display their customized Xbox 360s on photo-sharing sites such as Flickr and when they go toattend live LAN events.

One of the stipulations that people who are interested in the world of the Halo 3 mod try to focus on is that these should not be created for the purpose of cheating. Modifications are fun to get a new twist on Halo 3 play or a new feel for certain levels. But if they’re used to make the game unfair in favour of one person or team, they ruin the overall game experience for everyone.

One website where a person can find many a Halo 3 mod is H3mod.com. The site calls itself the ‘future of Halo modding’. It seems like a good place to start if you want to learn about a Halo 3 mod.

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