05.10.07
Posted in Game Previews at 11:42 am by earl
The Simpsons
The simpsons are back in this long-awaited sequel for the 360, Wii, PS3, PS2, PSP, and DS to commemorate their 400th episode. This game will have 16 levels, each taking the form of one of the series’ many episodes. The player will take control of two characters, or two players can jump in for split screen. In the game, the family realizes that they are trapped in the video game world, and while they are there, they might as well have superpowers-Bartman, Homerball, etc. And I think this will play uniquely into the gameplay.
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Spore
This game wowed us back at E3 in 2006, and we hoped for an earlier release date than 2008. But I think it will be worth it when this Sims-like game hits the market. This game had some great creation gameplay, with details a plenty. You can create your own a creature, then send it out into the world where it can interact with other pokemon, I mean monsters. Look forward to this one when it comes out in early 2008.
 
 
CRASH of the Titans
Crash Bandicoot is back in a new adventure. He will be coming out in October hopefully with his new game, “Crash of the Titans” for the 360, Wii, and PS2. This time there is a new system where the player is able to “latch on” to the enemies and use their powers. Overall, this looks like a very interesting game and I look forward to playing this game, especially on the Wii. Spin Attack!
 
 
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Posted in The Way Earl Sees It at 7:06 am by earl
 
Usually I just talk about video games in this category, but I felt like I needed to address this issue. Some of you may notice that today’s music has a lot of profanity, sexual content, and sometimes both. I am a big fan of Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers, Rascall Flatts, and more, and I honestly hate a good 3/4 of today’s music. But honestly, besides cruisin’ with your buddies, have you ever really listened to the singer? “Musicians” like Bkon (It was either that or Akon, I can’t remember), Snoop Dog, etc. can’t sing!!! And, last time I checked, that’s a prerequisite in music, isn’t it? I think so. I hardly ever really enjoy the songs on the newer stations, with the exception of The Fray, Snow Patrol, etc. Don’t get me wrong, The Fray, Snow Patrol, hey, even Beyonce,  can sing, it’s just most of the others can’t.
Final Verdict-Â Music like Akon, Snoop Dog, and other rap and some pop songs should not be out due to the fact that those people can’t sing, it’s just dirty talking.
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Posted in Hands-On with Earl at 6:45 am by earl
Recently I was able to play a few rounds with Fight Night Round 3, and I must say it is one of the best games to play, look at, or play. Of course the gameplay is awesome, each button representing a certain hit, and the blocking system also works well, the knockout are especially revolting due to the spit, blood, etc. coming out of the mouth. This game has a lot to choose from, you have your featherweights, heavyweights, and even your Muhammad Ali. Overall, this is a great game for the PS3, but I could see where it could get old.
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