Hot Deal: Assassin’s Creed $29.99 NEW

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When Assassin’s Creed came out in 2007, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the game.  Looking back on it, I’d say the complaints about AC probably fell into the “Fable problem”.  Basically that means that sometimes a game is so hyped by the media and publisher that you feel cheated once you play the game.  Fable was one of those games I waited years for and felt upset when I finally got my hands on it, even though it was still a pretty good game.  The same thing went for Assassin’s Creed.  I guess I was expecting medieval Sam Fisher assassin on crack and just got a regular medieval assassin experience with a sci-fi twist. With that said, there were still plenty of sites that gave AC praise from the jump.  I simply expected more at the time.

If you didn’t get a chance to play AC, it’s currently selling for $29.99 at GameStop which is truly a steal for what you are getting.  Forget what the critics said back in 2007 because it’s certainly worth 30 dollars now. The game (’Assassin’s Creed’ Director’s Cut) still looks and plays better on the PC, but if Xbox 360 or Sony PS3 is your platform of choice, this is the way to go. 

The great things about Assassin’s Creed:

• The graphics were awesome.  This was perhaps the most visually appealing game of 2007.
• Sound effects and music were spot on.
• Environments were huge and made you feel like you were in a real city.
• The controls were fairly fluid.
• Free running environment is great for the adventurous type.
• Missions can be completed through various methods.
• The main plot was interesting.

Lian Li Launches PC-XB01: the Xbox 360 Chassis Replacement

Press Release

Unique Features for the PC-XB01

• Cooler Xbox 360 alternative chassis
• Black, hairline brushed anodized aluminum chassis
• Sound dampening foam and silent fan (120mm@1500RPM)
• Vertical or horizontal positioning
• Replaces original chassis completely (DIY skills needed)

Lian Li launches PC-XB01: the Xbox 360® Chassis replacement

Lian Li shows Microsoft how it’s done!

14 August 2008, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd will launch the PC-XB01 chassis for the Xbox 360 today. The XB01 is a chassis replacement for the XBox 360 chassis, which alleviates heating issues from hot components and reduces noise from vibrating optical drives in the original case design. The PC-XB01 requires DIY knowledge for the transfer of components, but once completed, heat will no longer be a factor in dampening your XBox 360 gaming experience.

Lian Li is an executive upper-class aluminum PC chassis manufacturer, well renowned as the ultimate brand for modding and stylish designs. Those same attributes are incorporated in the PC-XB01. Including an all-aluminum black hair-line brushed anodized chassis. The case has the traditional filed edges to reduce sharp corners, as well as folded and handcrafted aspects synonymous with Lian Li’s superior quality and high safety standards.

The PC-XB01 is 160 x 250 x 415mm (W, D, H), giving lots of space for copious cool airflow. The 120mm (1500RPM) rear fan draws off the heat from inside the case effectively and silently, while the ODD region is encased in stylized foam to reduce noise experienced from spinning disks in standard units.

All the Xbox 360 ports are hidden behind stylish dust covers and the ODD bay also has a spring loaded dust cover for aesthetic appeal and convenience. The unit can be placed horizontally, or vertically, depending on your needs, and the water cooling pipe holes are an option to use should you be inclined to do so. The case is designed to fit the entire Xbox 360 internals similar to the original, with the power transformer attaching from the outside.

The Lian Li PC-XB01 is the perfect complement to the Xbox 360 to alleviate heating issues. The stylish exterior gives your product a sense of class and will fit in with almost any living room environment. Microsoft Inc is very strict on warranties, so it should be noted that you will not be able to return your product if you use the Lian Li PC-XB01 alternative. With that being said, you are less likely to have overheating.

For more details on features for the PC-XB01 please go here:
http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=261&cl_index=1&sc_index=35&ss_index=87

Word of the Day: “Bitchassness”

We decided to start a new segment on the site called “Word of the Day”. Our challenge to you is to find a way to use each word of the day to enhance your life. I’m a huge fan addict of Dictionary.com’s “Word of the Day” but we’ll be choosing terms that you are unlikely to find there. Today’s word of the day is “bitchassness” coined by P Diddy on Making The Band. I find that this particular word is appropriate for the gaming world as well. If you play a lot of online games, you certainly run into numerous people who fall into this term.

The term basically refers to negative actions towards others through words and expressions. If you think you are better than those around you, like to lie or are just a shady individual, you probably suffer from bitchassness.

Roblox Soccer (Video)

I’ve been a big fan of Roblox since it came out. For those of you who have never heard of the game, it’s basically a free virtual playworld for kids. Even though it’s for kids, I still find a lot of enjoyment with the game. If you love LEGOs, you’ll certainly love this game. Check out the game’s website sometime!  The following video shows an interesting creation of a soccer game with Roblox.  We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on new videos, considering the possibilities are endless with the title…

Final Fantasy VII: Voices of the Lifestream

Overclocked Remix decide to offer gamers “Final Fantasy VII: Voices of the Lifestream”. The album features free fan arrangements of FF songs with over 45 tracks from 40 various artists, all based on the official FF VII soundtrack.  While fan-made albums are often terrible, this one is certainly worth the free download.  In many ways, it’s superior to the official product.

The styles include jazz, new age, techno, rock and classical. In other words, there’s something for everyone on Voices of the Lifestream.  If you love music and love Final Fantasy, there’s no reason not to download this!  You can download this album at FF7:VotL Torrent (2.32GB).

I’d like to thank Shawn of Gaming Today for discovering this gem.  

Mortal Kombat Kollection, coming this Fall to PS2

Special three-pack includes fan favorites: Mortal Kombat: Deception®, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon® and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks® for $29.99.

I’m not a fan of putting K’s where all my C’s go when it comes to Mortal Kombat, so you won’t see me do that here.  What you will see is a lot of pointless MK phrases being thrown around like beads at Mardi Gras.

So, “Get Over Here!” and read the description on what Mortal Kombat Kollection comes bundled with.  I’ve always like the word ‘bundled’.

Exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Mortal Kombat: Kollection features Mortal Kombat: Deception®, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon®, and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks®. Packing more punch, fatalities and characters into one box than ever before, Mortal Kombat: Kollection is expected to be available this September for a U.S. MSRP of $29.99, just in time for players to refine their skills before the scheduled release of the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe this holiday season.

About Mortal Kombat: Deception

Mortal Kombat: Deception takes martial arts-style fighting and the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long-time Mortal Kombat fans as well as current-generation gamers. The game features lightning-fast, hand-to-hand and special weapons combat; secret and returning characters; new moves and combinations with death-dealing battles, and all-new life-threatening environments.

About Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an Action/Adventure title driven by intense single- and multi-player gameplay that is set in the period between the franchise’s original title, Mortal Kombat, and Mortal Kombat II. As in Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions e.g. acid pits, spiked ceilings, etc., multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles play an important role in the player’s quest for an “outstanding” victory as they maneuver through remodeled, classic Mortal Kombat environments. In franchise tradition, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks also features an impressive line-up of well-known characters that make frequent appearances as enemies, in boss battles and during several additional in-game interactions.

About Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is the latest chapter in the award-winning and Midway’s best-selling video game fighting franchise. With the most complete character roster ever, including every character from the Mortal Kombat fighting universe, revolutionary create-a-fighter and create-a-fatality modes, plus a brand-new Konquest mode, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is the most complete, intensely lethal, fighting experience ever!

Star Wars™ The Clone Wars™: Lightsaber Duels™

Being the avid Star Wars fan that I am, I’m disappointed to say “I did not know there was a new Theatrical Star Wars movie coming 8/15/08″  After my brother researched the movie, I then realized, “Is that why there’s a new Star Wars: The Clone Wars game coming out?”  So after Captain Obvious hit me with a kendo stick, I woke up from my 27 year nap.  Yes, this will be a movie inspired game.  Those types of games ALWAYS fail.  Example: Hulk, Superman, and E.T.  But after reading up on Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels, there’s a couple things I’ve noticed for this upcoming title.

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Ninja Warrior: The Game

We’ve been waiting a while for the Ninja Warrior video game and it’s finally here. While it does provide a little challenge, the game itself probably should have been tweaked a little more before being released. For a free flash game, there’s really not much I can complain about though. The sound effects are interesting and certainly get you in the Ninja Warrior mood. Any fan of the show will probably find this game enjoying for short bursts.  Being good at the game completely depends on your ability to time jumps.  When jumping over a gap, you almost have to press the space bar after you have already stepped off the edge.  

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