Dead Space Extraction

Dead Space Extraction is a Wii game that will be released on 9.29.2009 and is one of the few adult Wii games rated M for language, violence, blood, and gore.  Here is another partial review from IGN.  If you want the full review go to IGN.com.

Presentation – 8.5
All the same storytelling mechanics are used, and while the script can be a little silly and cliché the overall package is a great one. Extraction lives up to the Dead Space name.

Graphics – 8.5
The environments are impressive, animation slick, and the necromorph models look especially nice. What really pushes limits, however, is the dismemberment. Nice.

Sound – 8.5
There’s a bland line here and there, but for the most part Extraction brings some great audio to the table. Sound design is chilling, and there are some great lines to boot.

Gameplay – 8.5
Every facet of the Dead Space world is represented, be it stasis, weapon fire, telekinesis, or the truly awesome strategic dismemberment. Bottom line, it’s fun

Lasting Appeal – 8.5
The main story clocks in at around eight or nine hours, and while there’s no online leaderboards challenge mode is a nice addition too. Take or leave the motion comics.

OVERALL – 8.5
(out of 10 / not an average)

Halo 3: ODST

Halo 3: ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper) is just an expansion to Halo 3. It is going to be released in the US this Tuesday, September 22, 2009 as an attempt to tie the Halo Fans over until the next Halo, which will be released in late 2010. IGN gave it a 9.0 here is a partial review from IGN.com. To read the full four page review go to IGN.com.

Presentation : 9.0
A tight story and well-crafted world make for one of Bungie’s best efforts to date.

Graphics : 9.0
The Halo 3 engine is starting to show its age, but the art team has done its best to make this one a looker.

Sound : 10.0
Another Halo game, another fantastic soundtrack.

Gameplay : 9.0
The campaign might be a tad short, but it sure is satisfying. The fresh approach to Halo is a winner.

Lasting Appeal : 9.0
Firefight is awesome. It would be even better with matchmaking.

OVERALL : 9.0
(out of 10 / not an average)

9/9/09 Magic

Here’s just a few mathematical things about the number 9 that I thought were pretty cool:

The sum of the two-digits resulting from nine multiplied by any other single-digit number will equal nine. So 9×3=27, and 2+7=9. 9×4=36, and 3+6=9 etc.

Multiply nine by any two, three or four-digit number and the sums of those will also break down to nine. For example: 9×62 = 558; 5+5+8=18; 1+8=9.

September has 9 letters

Wednesday has 9 letters

Sept. 9 also happens to be the 252nd day of the year (2 + 5 +2)…

Guitar Hero 5 Released Today In The US!

The newest installment in the guitar hero series was released today in the US.  I haven’t played it yet but have heard that it has gotten great scores and is a great game so if you are a fan of the guitar hero franchise definitely pick this one out.  If you want to read a full review of the game go to:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/102/1020394p1.html