Archangel3371 said:

I DID IT!!! I finished Gears of War 3 on Insane and let me tell you it is exactly that, and I loved it. Most chapters were done with 4 player co-op, some with 2 or 3, and a few solo. Insane difficulty is freakin' intense especially with a full party of 4. The mutators that can be used to change various aspects of the game are awesome. I need to get me these things.

NGamer - review scores



Wii


x-men destiny 47%
go vacation 56%


dragon quest, 25th anniversary pack 50%


we sing: uk edition 56%


we dance 48%




US import


jerry rice and nitrus, dog football 55%


bit.trip complete 79%



japan import


super sentei battle, ranger cross 40%



DS


professor layton and the spectre`s call 83%


one piece giant battle 70%


x-men destiny 50%


mystery tales 2: the sprit mask 52%


the pnguins of madagascar: dr. blowhole returns - again 61%


suite precure: melody collection 50%


nicktoons MLB 45%



3DS


trtris 82%


frogger 3D 40%


thor god of thunder 38%


fifa 12 68%


blazblue continuum shift II 69%



japan import


senran kagura, shoujotachi no shinei 82%



WiiWare


kyotokei 1/5


escape vektor. chapter 1 3/5



eShop


3D classics: twinbee 3/5


cut the rope 3/5

Go Vacation is looking like a dud. 80% of GAF like it so far, I haven't checked today. It will be interesting, I wonder how NGamer managed to review a U.S game like a couple of days after it launched in the states? The US sites haven't even had time to give it a proper review, sadly.

Go Vacation Gamer Dad review

The only new review out there. Might be more relevant to Steelo or Robio with kids.

Gamer Dad said:

If you want to take a vacation, but can’t afford one, might I suggest dusting off your Nintendo Wii and buying Go Vacation, a new outdoor sports game from Namco. Many reviewers have said that Go Vacation is a rip-off of Wii Sports Resort, but I disagree. Go Vacation is really more of a sequel to We Ski and We Ski and Snowboard, which were also great sports titles. Except in Go Vacation, not only do you get to visit a snow resort, you’ll also explore beach, city, and mountain resorts, too!



In the beach resort, you’ll get to do all sorts of sunny water activities like Jet Ski & ATV racing, beach volleyball, surfing, water gun fights, skydiving, and more. Then at the hip city resort, you’ll get around town and do tricks on inline skates and skateboards, as well as try a handful of carnival games. You’ll also race cars in what may be the closest thing we get to a Wii version of Ridge Racer!


The snow resort will feel very familiar to We Ski veterans. But not only can you ski and snowboard here, you’ll also race snowmobiles, sled on inner tubes, make snowmen, have a snowball fight, and go dogsledding! And finally in the rustic mountain resort, you’ll ride horseback, play tennis, try your hand at various shooting galleries and skeet shooting, go kayaking and rapid river rafting, and more! There’s so much stuff to do that brother Jeff calls it “Namco’s Every Game Ever!”


What makes this game different from Wii Sports Resort is that you can actually explore the resort island as you play the game. As you sightsee, you might find a secret mini-game, photo opp or bungee jumping spot, or maybe even hidden treasure! As you play and win mini-games, you’ll earn furniture and goodies you can place in your very own villa on the island! So it’s a bit like Animal Crossing, too! Maybe Jeff was right about calling it “Namco’s Every Game Ever!”


You can use your own Mii or make an avatar in the game. I recommend the avatar option, as you can put more clothes and outfits on it. You can even make a dog buddy to explore the island with you! Up to four can play at the same time while walking around the island and during mini-games. You can even use a lot of the Wii accessories that have been collecting dust around your house over the years, like Wii Motion Plus, the Wii Zapper and Steering Wheel, and even the Balance Board! Classic Namco arcade fans may want to keep their eyes and ears open, too, as you might spot a bush shaped like Pac-Man, or hear a classic arcade tune from Dig Dug or Mappy.

You’d think that a title with so many mini-games (there are over 50), that a good majority of them wouldn’t be very much fun. But that’s not the case here. I found only a tiny fraction of games that were duds. Most of the others were a lot of fun. Definitely one of the best third-party Wii games to come out in a long time!




Kid Factor:


Go Vacation is rated E for Everyone with an ESRB descriptor of Cartoon Violence. You can bump into people while you drive around, or shoot water guns at them, but that’s about as violent as it gets. Reading skill is helpful for the text instructions, but there are also picture cues so it’s not always necessary. My brother Jeff, who mostly plays only mature popular titles like Call of Duty or World of Warcraft, really likes Go Vacation, too, so you know it has to be good. Go Vacation makes for a GREAT family game. If you have kids who enjoy any of these outdoor sports, they WILL have fun with this game. Definitely put it on your Christmas list, or better yet, get it now!

travo said:

I might can play for a few minutes.

The Last Remnant works great with my Dualshock 3 on PC. Looks nice as well. But I can't undertsand SHIT about the combat system.

SteelAttack said:

I wonder if BB would want me to pay more than the actual cost of the game in case I pull out the "gee, I think I misplaced your gaem!" /spongebob face

You call up and say that you "think" you have lost it and enquire how much it would cost you if you can't find it again. If it's too much, bail.

Dvader said:

Hello everyone, I missed NPD. Does no one post it unless I do?

Why are we talking about Go Vacation? I hear Batman is pretty good, maybe we should talk about that.

So RE Revelations has online multiplayer, wow, Capcom is going all out with that game. i wouldnt be surprised if that game is on consoles within 2 years.

I am going to finish Dark Souls today, just in time for Batman tomorrow at midnight.

I'd give it a year, knowing Capcom. Good luck with Dark Souls, and I look forward to your contributions to our Batman thread!