Rock Band will be in Short Supply

EA CEO John Riccitiello commented recently that the highly anticipated music game Rock Band will be in short supply for the holidays. He said that even though they've got "a lot of inventory," he's not anticipating EA/MTV being able to meet demand here or in Europe this calendar year or even this fiscal year through March. The game, which retails for $169 on Xbox 360 and PS3 (it ships on PS2 for $159 in Dec.), is "one hot product", said Riccitiello. He advised consumers that unless they "wait in line outside their favorite retailer" on November 19, they're going to have a very hard time finding the game this holiday season.

Be certain that www.videogame-king.com will have some. :)

Call of Duty 4

Modern Warfare-(Wiki) involves the widespread use of highly advanced technology. As a term, it is generally associated with technologically advanced weaponry and tactics.


Just when you thought gaming innovation was stagnant, Infinity Ward/Activision re-creates their WWII best selling game into a tactical menace that will pull many gamers from Halo 3.


Yes I said it. This game will pull gamers AWAY from Halo 3. This game delivers the most intense tactical shooting game to date. For the first time in the series, Call of Duty moves away from the WWII era that brought it much success to the modern battlefield. Armed with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, players are transported to treacherous hotspots around the globe to defeat enemy rogue groups threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefront where speed, accuracy and communication are critical to your squad's success. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistence, addictive and customizable gameplay.

We rate this game a 9.8 crowns out of 10.

By Antonio R. Davis

The Future Gamer's Tour

Attention Atlanta area gamers. The Future Gamer's Tour is coming to the Gwinnett Center on October 6, 2007. This tournament will feature such games as Halo 3, NBA Live 08, Madden 08, Heavenly Sword, Metroid Prime 3, and many more. For more information call 678-492-8169.

Oct. 6: Sonar Entertainment presents: The Future Gamers Tour, noon. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gwinnettcenter.com.

Directions: From Downtown Atlanta Take I-85 North to Sugarloaf Parkway exit. Make right off exit and cross back under I-85. Travel approximately 1 mile and entrance to Gwinnett Center is on the left.

Bioshock Review

I asked my good friend D. Benson to write a review of Bioshock. This is what he had to say about the game.

A. Davis
President
www.videogame-king.com

This game is unlike any first person shooter I have ever played; And I mean that in a good way. First, the environment is unlike any I've played in. Its kinda hard to describe but I'll try... Dark, spooky, damp, mid 1960's but futuristic if that makes sense. (You'll see what I mean.) The sounds and the music help to make this game an instant classic and give you the feel of a past era that you want to know more about. There are somewhat dramatic yet ere indications in the soundtrack notifying you of impending danger. You seem to appreciate the game (or movie) more when the composers can create music that fits the theme. This game accomplishes that task flawlessly.

Now on to the good stuff...The graphics on an HDTV are awesome! The scenery and everything in it will grab your attention from start to finish. Think about how difficult it is to show damage on just about everything when you strike anything with your trusty pipe wrench. Their are some unique weapons like the chemical thrower and crossbow and of course the familiar guns like the shotgun and pistol. Your weapons can be upgraded either to do more damage, hold more rounds or to consume less fuel or ammo. Choose wisely how you upgrade because it will affect your game strategy down the road. No two players will play the game the same way. Why you might ask? Ammo is kinda hard to come by here. In order to be successful, be sure to use your environment to damage your enemies. You can electrocute enemies standing in water, blow up oil filled barrels, and "hack" things such as turrets and security cameras to make them work for you. This come in very handy and is fun to see unsuspecting enemies taken down in a barrage of gun fire from weapons they thought were their allies. Blood and guts are standard of course! Another plus is you have no radar. No radar actually enhances the feel of the game forcing you to constantly keep your head on a swivel to see where the next foe is attacking.

The most unique and vital part of this game is the use of genetically altering plasmids used to give you various superhuman powers to use against your enemies. I wont give them all away but telekinesis rocks! Especially when using it to hurl grenades back at those who just hurled them at you! Surprise, surprise, surprise! This is truly what makes this game different and not run of the mill. I think everyone will enjoy this game in part because everyone who plays will probably use a different strategy from the next gamer. Yes indeed, there really is more than one way to skin a cat!

I admit, I was skeptical when asked to check this game out but about ten minutes into the game I found that I did not want to put it down. Maybe its the graphics, or the inherent enjoyment of blowing stuff up, or maybe its just time for a break from "traditional" first person shooters. In any case, bottom line is Bioshock can and will keep you happily, satisfied and occupied..... At least until Halo 3 comes out 9/25/07. (hey, lets keep it real).

D. Benson
Ellenwood, Ga.