Gifts For The Christmas Holiday (2005)
No, I don't feel the urgent need to say "Christmas" every other post, unlike certain factions who seem to think that there's some sort of "war" on Christmas and everyone must be forced to say "Christmas" or display nativity scenes to prove their holiday spirit. I did like it how those in the Christian equation of it seem to not like the thing about everyone wanting to be inclusionary... makes sense since they would absolutely die if they ever had to include gays and lesbians in anything of theirs.
But since we're smarter than the bickers and their pissing matches about Christmas and the "war" on Christmas because we all celebrate the holidays equally be it Christmas, Channukah (sorry if I mispelled), Kwanza (again sorry), New Years, and whatever other holidays I missed (sorry) here's my list of games to check out for each system.
GameBoy Advance
Dynasty Warriors Advance
If you enjoyed the console version you'll come back to take your favorite Koei game on the road with Dynasty Warriors Advance for the GBA.
Final Fantasy IV Advance
The latest Final Fantasy on the little GBA is here, and that's all I need to say. Final Fantasy. GBA. Nuff said.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
I guess if you have to fill a undeniable Potter fixation then try the GBA version. At least the damnable "Action emphasis" fixation EA has works on the GBA version (because you expect the portable to emphasis the action, meaning you'll get what you're looking for and then some on this version). With some added gimmicks like the rhythm game at the Yule ball, the fact that this time the card collecting unlocks useable abilities, as well as unlockable extras? This might be the best GBA version of Harry Potter I have seen to date (and I might even like this better than the PS2 console version!)
Need for Speed (GBA)
There's a Need for Speed on the GBA, and for once it isn't using the over the head Spyhunter viewing mode like Midnight Club. I haven't played this yet but I have hopes this will not disappoint. Guess I need to review this soon.
GameCube
Batallion Wars
Believe it or not this game is tied to the Advanced Wars series, despite the fact it seemingly has nothing in common with the Advanced Wars series! Go out and destroy the enemy in this bliss filled shooter that just cooks for the GameCube! Another reason why GameCube ownership isn't always a bad thing (despite the fact most of the games are bad).
Fire Emblem : Path of Radiance
If you've played Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem : Sacred Stones for the GBA then you know why you've come back to play the first Fire Emblem for the GameCube... if not then this is as good a chance as any to play this fan fave game.
Resident Evil 4
Best game of 2005 and one of the reasons why people own a GameCube in the first place! Though games that rock for the GameCube are few and far between this is one of those games that rocks.
Super Mario Baseball
Yeah, you'd think I would never ever have a Mario title on this list, but this is a good game and if you are burned out playing classic baseball games then this might be the cure for the common baseball game.
Nintendo DS
Animal Crossing : Wild World
The addiction that adults are not afraid to admit that they play is back, and now on the DS. Take your village into the world, and link to other players near and far using either the infrared link or the Wi-Fi connection! It's your favorite 24/7 addiction advanced and improved, oh joy!
NintenDogs
While it's not going to be my cup of gaming, you might find the virtual experience of owning a "dog" in cyberspace to be something you might like. With a version for every dog lover, containing just about every dog type known (make sure to buy the version that fits the owner's personality the best), you should be able to find the NintenDogs that is right for you.
Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney
Because legal wrangling should be portable, a game that makes the act of screaming "OBJECTION" a joy to behold!
Trauma Center : Under the Knife
Cut cut paste paste operate oper -- quick! Sketch a pentagram to slow time to buy more time to operate!! Ok... cut cut stitch stitch close close... whew! Yeah, a game about virtual surgery is actually fun! Oh, yeah!
PC
Battlefield 2
This works out far better on the PC than the PS2 or XBox! Because the console versions are way stripped down the only way to fully enjoy this military shooter is on the PC, where you get the full monty of wonders which you'll enjoy to the fullest! Yes, if you want you can still check out the console versions but if you have an ultra beefy PC that can handle the job, then go for it.
Rome Total War : Barbarian Invasion
Along with Rome : Total War this expansion pack brings more ancient bang for the buck! If you played the original you'll understand why this is going to be a treasured part of your collection. If not? Then you'll need to get both the original and expansion (for twice the fun)!
Serious Sam II
I haven't played this, but I heard only good words about this PC shooter. And if you can get this nice slice of shooter for only $30 that's all the more incentive to check this slick gamer out. It's not as deep as either Half-Life 2 or HALO 2, mind you, but for $30 it's still worth owning.
PS2
Incredible Hulk : Ultimate Destruction
Hands down the best MARVEL game of 2005 (next to X-Men Legends 2) you'll finally get a freeroaming Grand Theft Auto clone that actually lives up to the promise of being a Grand Theft Auto clone worth playing! Take the Hulk out and go SMASH things, and have fun doing so! Joy, SMASH, joy!
Ratchet : Deadlock'd
Ok, it's got an emphasis on arena combat this time out (unlike previous Ratchet & Clank games) but it's still a solid gaming experience. If you've played the last three games (like I have) then you'll be getting this one!
Resident Evil 4
Because it was fun on the GameCube, it's going to be fun on the PS2. One of the best games of 2005, this is going to be worth owning if you love well made 1st person shooters with a survival horror slant. It's the game that reinvented the RE franchise, and it'll reinvent the way you play survival horror games! The only thing that'll make it better is the PS3/XBox360 release of Resident Evil 5 in the near future (inspired by... what the... Black Hawk Down?!? You're kidding me... you're not? What the...)
Sly 3 : Honor Among Thieves
The finale of the PS2 Sly series, it's the best of the three and closes the franchise up in grand style. It's the kiss off, but what a kiss off! So long, Sly! We loved you on the PS2!!... now hurry up and get a PS3 version ready!
We Love Katamari
Because we loved the original, we return for a whole new round of rolling up the contents of the world (so they may be burned up to create the stars in the sky... or in this case the planets). The sequel brings you back to the Katamari of old with a few new tricks and new cousins to roll up and use.
X-Men Legends 2 : Rise of Apocalypse
If you loved the original then go out and get the sequel. If you haven't played the original then here's the best time to do so, especially since you can get it in Greatest Hits format for $20 (a savings in my books)!
XBox360
I know nothing about the XBox360... but I know what I think looks good.
Call of Duty 2 : Big Red One
Dead or Alive 4
Kamino
Perfect Dark Zero
But that's just what I think looks good. You better do some homework on these before you buy, just to make sure you find the game that is best for you.
What did I miss...
50 Cent : Bulletproof
Merry Christmas! A third person shooter starring 50 cents that seems to... be a clone of The Punisher (THQ)... say what? I guess if you are a 50 cent fan then you should like the game, but only because there's a ton of music videos and stuff with him in this. Otherwise it seems to be a so-so shooter, and if you are looking for a good shooter there are so much better ones than 50 Cent : Bulletproof.
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Despite the fact quite a few reviewers seem to be so enamoured with this I am not so sold on this game. It's halfway fun, but not my favorite.
The Matrix : Path of Neo
Oh, joy, ANOTHER game "starring" Keanu Reeves. Did he at least actually DO this game? Considering he didn't have the time to "Star" in Constantine I'm wondering if he had the time to "Star" in the game that's all about the Keanu... sheesh.
Well, that's that. The rest is up to you. Happy gaming!
But since we're smarter than the bickers and their pissing matches about Christmas and the "war" on Christmas because we all celebrate the holidays equally be it Christmas, Channukah (sorry if I mispelled), Kwanza (again sorry), New Years, and whatever other holidays I missed (sorry) here's my list of games to check out for each system.
GameBoy Advance
Dynasty Warriors Advance
If you enjoyed the console version you'll come back to take your favorite Koei game on the road with Dynasty Warriors Advance for the GBA.
Final Fantasy IV Advance
The latest Final Fantasy on the little GBA is here, and that's all I need to say. Final Fantasy. GBA. Nuff said.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
I guess if you have to fill a undeniable Potter fixation then try the GBA version. At least the damnable "Action emphasis" fixation EA has works on the GBA version (because you expect the portable to emphasis the action, meaning you'll get what you're looking for and then some on this version). With some added gimmicks like the rhythm game at the Yule ball, the fact that this time the card collecting unlocks useable abilities, as well as unlockable extras? This might be the best GBA version of Harry Potter I have seen to date (and I might even like this better than the PS2 console version!)
Need for Speed (GBA)
There's a Need for Speed on the GBA, and for once it isn't using the over the head Spyhunter viewing mode like Midnight Club. I haven't played this yet but I have hopes this will not disappoint. Guess I need to review this soon.
GameCube
Batallion Wars
Believe it or not this game is tied to the Advanced Wars series, despite the fact it seemingly has nothing in common with the Advanced Wars series! Go out and destroy the enemy in this bliss filled shooter that just cooks for the GameCube! Another reason why GameCube ownership isn't always a bad thing (despite the fact most of the games are bad).
Fire Emblem : Path of Radiance
If you've played Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem : Sacred Stones for the GBA then you know why you've come back to play the first Fire Emblem for the GameCube... if not then this is as good a chance as any to play this fan fave game.
Resident Evil 4
Best game of 2005 and one of the reasons why people own a GameCube in the first place! Though games that rock for the GameCube are few and far between this is one of those games that rocks.
Super Mario Baseball
Yeah, you'd think I would never ever have a Mario title on this list, but this is a good game and if you are burned out playing classic baseball games then this might be the cure for the common baseball game.
Nintendo DS
Animal Crossing : Wild World
The addiction that adults are not afraid to admit that they play is back, and now on the DS. Take your village into the world, and link to other players near and far using either the infrared link or the Wi-Fi connection! It's your favorite 24/7 addiction advanced and improved, oh joy!
NintenDogs
While it's not going to be my cup of gaming, you might find the virtual experience of owning a "dog" in cyberspace to be something you might like. With a version for every dog lover, containing just about every dog type known (make sure to buy the version that fits the owner's personality the best), you should be able to find the NintenDogs that is right for you.
Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney
Because legal wrangling should be portable, a game that makes the act of screaming "OBJECTION" a joy to behold!
Trauma Center : Under the Knife
Cut cut paste paste operate oper -- quick! Sketch a pentagram to slow time to buy more time to operate!! Ok... cut cut stitch stitch close close... whew! Yeah, a game about virtual surgery is actually fun! Oh, yeah!
PC
Battlefield 2
This works out far better on the PC than the PS2 or XBox! Because the console versions are way stripped down the only way to fully enjoy this military shooter is on the PC, where you get the full monty of wonders which you'll enjoy to the fullest! Yes, if you want you can still check out the console versions but if you have an ultra beefy PC that can handle the job, then go for it.
Rome Total War : Barbarian Invasion
Along with Rome : Total War this expansion pack brings more ancient bang for the buck! If you played the original you'll understand why this is going to be a treasured part of your collection. If not? Then you'll need to get both the original and expansion (for twice the fun)!
Serious Sam II
I haven't played this, but I heard only good words about this PC shooter. And if you can get this nice slice of shooter for only $30 that's all the more incentive to check this slick gamer out. It's not as deep as either Half-Life 2 or HALO 2, mind you, but for $30 it's still worth owning.
PS2
Incredible Hulk : Ultimate Destruction
Hands down the best MARVEL game of 2005 (next to X-Men Legends 2) you'll finally get a freeroaming Grand Theft Auto clone that actually lives up to the promise of being a Grand Theft Auto clone worth playing! Take the Hulk out and go SMASH things, and have fun doing so! Joy, SMASH, joy!
Ratchet : Deadlock'd
Ok, it's got an emphasis on arena combat this time out (unlike previous Ratchet & Clank games) but it's still a solid gaming experience. If you've played the last three games (like I have) then you'll be getting this one!
Resident Evil 4
Because it was fun on the GameCube, it's going to be fun on the PS2. One of the best games of 2005, this is going to be worth owning if you love well made 1st person shooters with a survival horror slant. It's the game that reinvented the RE franchise, and it'll reinvent the way you play survival horror games! The only thing that'll make it better is the PS3/XBox360 release of Resident Evil 5 in the near future (inspired by... what the... Black Hawk Down?!? You're kidding me... you're not? What the...)
Sly 3 : Honor Among Thieves
The finale of the PS2 Sly series, it's the best of the three and closes the franchise up in grand style. It's the kiss off, but what a kiss off! So long, Sly! We loved you on the PS2!!... now hurry up and get a PS3 version ready!
We Love Katamari
Because we loved the original, we return for a whole new round of rolling up the contents of the world (so they may be burned up to create the stars in the sky... or in this case the planets). The sequel brings you back to the Katamari of old with a few new tricks and new cousins to roll up and use.
X-Men Legends 2 : Rise of Apocalypse
If you loved the original then go out and get the sequel. If you haven't played the original then here's the best time to do so, especially since you can get it in Greatest Hits format for $20 (a savings in my books)!
XBox360
I know nothing about the XBox360... but I know what I think looks good.
Call of Duty 2 : Big Red One
Dead or Alive 4
Kamino
Perfect Dark Zero
But that's just what I think looks good. You better do some homework on these before you buy, just to make sure you find the game that is best for you.
What did I miss...
50 Cent : Bulletproof
Merry Christmas! A third person shooter starring 50 cents that seems to... be a clone of The Punisher (THQ)... say what? I guess if you are a 50 cent fan then you should like the game, but only because there's a ton of music videos and stuff with him in this. Otherwise it seems to be a so-so shooter, and if you are looking for a good shooter there are so much better ones than 50 Cent : Bulletproof.
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Despite the fact quite a few reviewers seem to be so enamoured with this I am not so sold on this game. It's halfway fun, but not my favorite.
The Matrix : Path of Neo
Oh, joy, ANOTHER game "starring" Keanu Reeves. Did he at least actually DO this game? Considering he didn't have the time to "Star" in Constantine I'm wondering if he had the time to "Star" in the game that's all about the Keanu... sheesh.
Well, that's that. The rest is up to you. Happy gaming!
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