Out today was released the first of three behind-the-scenes trailer of how Bionic Commando ReArmed was made. If you have been listening to The XBLRadio .5 Shows then you’ll know this is a game that I have been waiting and waiting and waiting… Well you get the idea!
Anyways, with the release of this, and the other trailers, it appears that the release date is approaching fast. While many have speculated BCR was due out in May, then June, and now the rumor being July 30th I can not state how excited I am at the moment.
With the recent release of WOTB: Commando 3 and 1942: Joint Strike it seems Capcom can do no wrong. I eagerly await the release of this title, but until its officially confirmed I will be happy with the below trailer!
Are you looking forward to Bionic Commando Rearmed?
Let us know here or @ xblradio@platformnation.com!
Hey everybody, what’s up? This is something new we’re trying that helps us let you know what’s new and exciting that concerns gaming or the community. You won’t hear any news ’cause, well that’s covered on the .0 and the .5 shows. What you will hear is Marketplace content, any PSN content, games that maybe coming out in the weeks ahead that need to be mentioned, and community news. So, if you like what you hear and would like us to keep it, let us know, we’re interested in what you think and we want to provide you, the gamers with the most information we can possibly give you. Oh, and if you have any ideas for names, let us know, we just might use it…if it’s okay with you of course.
Mixed in are Contests, Contests, & more Contests (see below also)! All this and more!
What is up XBLRadio listeners, it is Mr B4 here to tell you about an awesome giveaway that is going right now, right here, at XBLRadio!. What are we giving away you ask, well, we will be giving away a free 1-year subscription to Xbox Live to one of our loyal listeners/ blog posters.
So what do you need to do in order to win, well relax, and I will tell you. All you need to do is send us at XBL Radio your thoughts on how E3 was this year, good or bad. Make sure your description is around 300 words or less, and send it to us at either xblradio@platformnation.com, or in the comments section of this show post!
The winner of this contest will receive a subscription code for a free year of Xbox Live sent to their gamertag. The runner up will receive a 3-month Xbox live Subscription code.
Entries are due by August 5th, 2008 at 12:01 PM ET/ 9:01 AM PT, I will announce the winners a few days after in another announcement blog post, so be on the lookout for it.
That is all from me this time gamers, take care, and good luck in the contest
Take Care,
Mr B4
Thanks for listening, Please leave us a comment on the show or send us an e-mail at: xblradio@platformnation.com
If you have ever tried to play a Tiger Woods PGA Tour Game you will know that unless you are Tiger Woods it is going to take a lot of practice, or MS points, in order to compete. Golf: Tee It Up! would be the complete opposite from this; in fact my friend, Luck503, was getting eagles and long distance chip-ins on his second round of 18. This just demonstrates Golf: Tee It Up!’s casual pick-up and play style that would be a great addition to everyone’s XBLA library.
Gameplay:A-
Golf: Tee It Up can be just your classic 3 A button click golf game, but for the golfer that wants a little more depth it has that also (see Controls). When you first start Golf : Tee It Up! you will notice the quick play option, for when you just want to get to hitting some balls, or you have the choice to pick from stroke, match or cup challenge modes. Add to this the option of 1-4 player local, multi- or co-op modes and, over Xbox Box Live, 2-4 player multi- or co-op play and what you have is one highly addictive golf game! Did I mention the Character Customization? No. Well it is in here also. You can pick between Male/Female Characters, as well as customize their clothing. Everything from hair, shirts, pants, shoes, and gloves is customizable; and sometimes even humorous, as choices range from bunny and monster parts to studious and work attire. Although more options would have been nice there is word of future DLC coming!
Controls:B+
As stated above Golf: Tee It Up! can be played as just a 3-click A button style game that anyone could pick-up and play, or for the more in depth golfer this game has the detailed controls they would be looking for. Before your shot use the Left/Right Bumpers, for the map and flight of ball respectively. The Left Stick is used for the majority of movements, while the Right Stick determines the spin placed on the ball (see orange dot on ball in upper right of screen). The Left and Right Triggers move through the available clubs, while the B Button can add a boost to each shot, if you still have any Focus Time left (more on later). Once the shot is all lined up is when the 3-click A Button comes into play. Once to start the swing, once to set the power of the shot and one to set the accuracy. Then after the ball is hit is when the Focus Time comes into play. Using the Left Stick you can make minor changes to the path of the ball, granted you have Focus Time left. This is limited to 4.0 seconds per hole and can be compounded from hole to hole (up to 12.0 seconds). While the Focus Time does not do major changes in the path of the ball, I would suggest the best time to use the Focus Time is with a putter in hand. After lining up your putt holding down the X Button will show you the path the putt will take. Since the putting is the hardest part of Golf: Tee It Up! this helps read the hills and valleys of the greens; making putting a lot easier!
Graphics/Sound:A
Golf: Tee It Up! uses a detailed, cartoonist style which fits right in with its casual setting. Running in 720p, and with very little online lag, I have not experienced any issues with the graphics of Golf: Tee It Up! In fact I find myself getting lost in the scenario while playing looking for hidden easter eggs. Using 5.1 Surround Sound my friend and I experience what we thought to be a bird in the house, but soon realized it was the games. Also just a hint: if you see or hear a bunny hoping around, and happen to be wearing some bunny attire, hit your ball near the bunny for another “special sound”!
Replayabiltiy:B
With 1-4 player local play, 2-4 player local/online/co-op play in a variety of modes like stroke, match or cup challenges Golf: Tee It Up! will have you playing over and over by yourself, with friends, and/or against random people over Xbox Live. The only issue I have with Golf: Tee It Up! is it launched with only two (2) courses, Caribbean and Parkland. As stated above, it has already been said that future DLC courses and character customization pieces will be release, not yet known if premium or free DLC, but one more course, at least, would have been a welcome addition.
Overall:A-
I would say with its single player alone I would recommend to go download/play the trial and give Golf: Tee It Up! a serious consideration for purchase. But then add in all of its various local and online modes, the detail that two people on the same console can go online and play those various modes; I would say to stop reading this now and go purchase Golf: Tee It Up! its that good.
Then after you purchase it send a message to any of the XBLRadio Hosts and let play a round!
Please comment here or email xblradio@platformnation.com with any feedback!
What is up members of P*N and XBLRadio, Mr B4 here giving you the latest news as to what is going on in the gaming community. Instead of a news story for you today, I have a review of a game that I played recently for the Nintendo Wii, through their Wiiware service. The game is called Major League Eating: The Game, it was developed by Mastiff Games, and costs 1,000 Wii points ($10 USD).
Here is a quick rundown of the modes that you will find in this game:
1. Single Player: This mode basically plays out like a game of Mortal Kombat, but instead of moving up in ranks from fighters that you defeat, you will move up in ranks after you defeat each of your eating competitors. You have 10 characters that you can play as, four that you start with, and six that you have to unlock by completing this mode.
2. Versus mode: One-on-one versus play with a friend: same method of playing as single player mode.
3. Online Multi-player: Plays out the same way as both the versus and single player modes, with the exception of leader boards that allow you to track your win-loss record.
As you can already tell, this game does not have much to offer as far as modes go. Let us see if the gameplay can save it at all. Let us get right into the review.
This was attached to XBLRadio ver 70.5 post but did interview was not downloading so…
As a separate show is XBLRadio’s Interview with Scott Steinberg of Embassy Multimedia Consultants, Digital Trends, Players Only, and author of many books (see below). Scott sits down to talk to Mr B4, X3R0 9, and INFECTEDPB503 to talk about E3 and the future of gaming in general.
All the Players Only episodes, as well as Scott’s books, are FREE to download! So if you want to “Get Rich Playing Games”? Or Want to be a game journalist? Find out how!
Click the Book Cover For Your FREE Download!
Thanks for listening, Please leave us a comment on the show or send us an e-mail at: xblradio@platformnation.com
Topics Include: Too Human Demo! Go Play it NOW! 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit! All this and …
As a separate show is XBLRadio’s Interview with Scott Steinberg of Embassy Multimedia Consultants, Digital Trends, Players Only, and author of many books (see below). Scott sits down to talk to Mr B4, X3R0 9, and INFECTEDPB503 to talk about E3 and the future of gaming in general.
All the Players Only episodes, as well as Scott’s books, are FREE to download! So if you want to “Get Rich Playing Games”? Or Want to be a game journalist? Find out how!
Click the Book Cover For Your FREE Download!
Thanks for listening, Please leave us a comment on the show or send us an e-mail at: xblradio@platformnation.com
begins on Tuesday, July 15th, @ the LA Convention Centre but Microsoft and EA, as always, has to be out front and first with everything, will be having their press conference on Monday!
We at XBLRadio will be reviewing these press conferences as well as the content released on XBLM. Come join us on The XBLRadio’s E3 Coverage Shows! Add infectedpb503 to your Skype and call in to join the conversation!
The Following are the shows streamed on Ustream. Please listen to XBLRadio E3 Explanation Show for more details. Stayed tuned for XBLRadio 70.5, recorded with all 5 hosts and with a special interview to be released on Sunday, July 20th, 2008
XBLRadio E3 Show #1 - 7/14/08 XBLRadio E3 Show 2 - 7/15/08
So if your interested in obtaining some free points from Microsoft, click the link, follow the instructions and post links to your car designs in this post.
Make an XBLRadio car, post a link and the top rated will receive a “special prize” from us.
If you’ve never been to Unscripted360 then how can you call yourself a gamer?
[UPDATE]
It appears Microsoft is a little confused! They have a challenge to design cars but when someone creates a “work of art” they pull it for “Violating The Terms of Service”.
XBLRadio’s friend and loyal listner created the car below:
Not sure what “Term” it is “Violating” but GREAT work Silverthorne!
And if any listners need written permission, for this challenge, to use the XBLRadio logo, font type or other assets; THIS IS IT! Feel free to come up with your own XBLRadio Car and post a link, before they pull it!
Ah another week, another podcast. On this weeks edition of XBL Radio join X3R0 9 and Kemanswar in welcoming our new co-host KingL3pr3chaun. We also have a new segment for everyone to enjoy.
Topics include:
–Fable 2 pub games on Arcade
–Lucas Arts layoffs continue
–Stream Netflix to your 360
Reviews:
–Soul Caliber (arcade)
–Ticket to Ride
–Don’t mess with the Zohan (movie)
–Wanted (movie)
Don’t forget to drop us a line at xblradio@platformnation.com
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