From the start it is very aparent that you have to work as a team, no running off on any kamikaze missions in this game as you are bound to be killed. It begins with a very hands on tutorial kinda throws you in there and you don’t really take any of it in you just do it. I found myself trying remember how to do everything in the beginning, but i got there

In easy mode (Recruit) it didn’t take long to complete the game but it is addictive! And ive already begun the next level.

Achievements are hard to come by there are a few for buying certain guns and for having agro on for a full minute.

I’ve yet to go on line against any others i’m not confident enough to do that yet plus it will be better once one of my friends catches up with me and we can then go on line as Army of Two

Some of the quirks i expected from the teaser videos released last year have been toned down but there are some fun things you can do like smacking your partner over the head and high fiving them when you want to congratulate them. Oh and if you remember Bill and Ted then you will like the air guitar playing

I’m a big fan of this game it is easy to pick up has a small plot which is easy to follow with some fun bits thrown in. I like the fact you have to work as a team.

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You must follow the lines as a beginner to find the right driving path and breaking distance for each corner.
When you get the hang of it you can up the level and it removes the help on the road.

As i had been racing with a friend on his XBOX for some time i had my own car on his machine so he gifted me the car so i could have it on my own game. This was very good as i was already used to racing the car.

Part of the game is to buy other different cars to race in different car classes such as the light weight class so you can’t get to used to the same car but for many of the races you can use your favourite car.

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The game is set in the future with the story line in the past… confused?

OK without giving too much away basically you are being held captive and forced to use a achine that reads memories. They want some information from your ancestors that you have in your memory. It is a bit like the film Minority report where you can jump in and out of memories.

As you progress through the game then you enhance the characters memory as to begin with you are not able to access everything because you don’t remember. By doing things such as climbing high building to “View Points” you enhance the memory which in turn lets you see more on your map.

As the game goes on you learn how to use certain weapons such as the sword and the hidden blade. You will also learn to interrogate and to pickpocket they do seem to of worked a lot on the way th characters behave. I won’t go into the story too much as if you are going to buy this game then it will take away some of the fun. I have read on some other sites that some don’t like the story but i quite like it, it makes it interesting.

This has to be the first game especially this type of game that i have ridden a horse, it is pretty funny at first but thank goodness they are in the game as you would have a lot of walking to do else!

Right now i am about to choose which city to go to which i believe is memory block 3. I wasn’t sure if there was a better city to go to first so searched for a walkthrough to give me an idea i found these which seem to all indicate that it doesn’t really matter but they all go for Acre so i may as well do that.

http://www.lunabean.com/guides/assassins-creed-walkthrough-4.php

http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6182618/index.html

http://uk.faqs.ign.com/articles/837/837411p1.html

They maybe useful to you if you are playing the game I will let you know hw i get on with the rest of the game.

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I am glad i got it as well, the graphics are superb and it is just a fun classic rally game that will be fun on single player, XBOX Live or with your mates.

One question i do have though is there any difference in the different cars you can pick from?
It seems that some cars a faster than other but i am not sure. Can someone clarify that for me?

There are 4 main types of racing Championship mode which is racing different tracks against computer cars which is where you get to race fst on rally circuits and learn to master the power slide.

There is the time trial mode where you get to race times that have been set by others around the world. ( i think it is live from XBXO Live but i could be wrong as i’ve only had this game for a few hours)

Then there is quick play which lets you jump right in a test your driving skills on a few tracks.

Finally you can logon to XBOX Live and go head to head against others who are online.

For £23.00 it i great and well worth it.

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I couldn’t agree more that the achievements help to make the user want to play more but i would never buy a game purely based on the fact the game has more achiements for me to get.

I have never reviewed a game to see what achievements it has that just seems silly to me.

I do feel this is one area that the PS3 is lacking in.

The whole PS3 on line experience is in my opinion totally rubbish at the moment. that is not to say the XBOX Live is much better but out of the two i do prefer XBOX Live.

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The goalkeeper AI is really really bad. The amount of goals scored from long range when the keeper is facing the wrong way is just plain stupid. Since when does a goalkeeper face the wrong way when the opposite team is racing towards goal?

What is up with the through ball? Is it just me or does it try and pass it to the other team unless the player you want to pass it to is in the box?

One major thing which i really hate is taking a free kick. I turn and face my team mate and press the pass button. It then passes it to the opposing team! Why does it do that?

Finally why is it when you really want to clear the ball and give it a good smack out of trouble that they touch the ball as if they are going to break it? I have lost count of the times ive needed to just clear it, but they just header to the opposite team for them to say “thanks ill take that” and put the ball into the back of the net.

Is it just me? Are there things i can do to stop these things fro happening?

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This sounds awesome so is it time to get to the shops and buy the latest PGR4 and start building up the Kudos?

Check out the trailer here: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21477.html

Right from the starting line, Project Gotham Racing 4 creates an emotionally-charged racing experience, where you become attached to your careers, profiles, and vehicles. There are several new features that embody this emotional experience, the most significant being the new career mode.

Get ready to be rewarded with a growing fanbase that cheers you on, reacts to your every move, and supports you through victory. Just imagine hearing the roar of the crowd as you cross the finish line with your own style and flair.

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Would you buy one?

I don’t think i would, it just seems to be a gimmick. I just don’t think i would use it enough to warrant buying it. The PC is for messaging my friends and rarely use the basic message features on XBOX Live let alone signup for MSN on the XBOX i want to play games!

Here are the features listed from XBOX:

• Chat on Xbox LIVE with ease featuring dedicated keys to letters and characters.
• Don’t hamper your style—the Xbox 360 Chatpad attaches seamlessly to your Xbox 360 Controller.
• Backlit buttons allow you to accurately type words even in dimly lit environments.
• Messenger Kit includes the Xbox 360 Wired Headset for the ultimate communication bundle.

It just doesn’t make me want to buy it.

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The video was very funny and much more for adults what do you think?

http://uk.gamespot.com/video/932860/6167205/army-of-two-official-trailer-3

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The adverts are simple but very effective. Using emotion and detail they capture your mind.

Many people say that TV ads are dead - an opinion that I usually support. But they do work if you make something as spectacular as the Halo 3 ads. They are some of the best I have ever seen.

Every time you watch these ads you see something new.

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