Top 5 Wiiware games you can buy

Posted by Wayne Brown on October 20, 2010 0 Comments

 Top Five Must Have Wiiware Games

Since its introduction the wiiware service has grown. We do have several wiiware games that are worth every penny. The top five games include

World of Goo

This may seem like a choice that is obvious but it is a fantastic game. The game was released by 2D boy. The aim of the game is for the players to manipulate goo balls and build bridges and towers. As one moves up the levels, it becomes difficult though there are options to skip the levels. The game is never wrong and with a bit of analysis one is able to see the errors that they made. It has an amazing art style and soundtrack and also tone for the achievements of OCD. Believe it or not, the world of Goo was created by two people.

Lostwinds: Winter of the Melodias

For this masterpiece, there is a quest for wind – spirit Enrill and little Toku. This is a sequel of Lostwinds that was a must have in the Wiiware games. The first game could be completed in a day, but melodias takes much longer and has new features like changing summer o winter. The graphics are more enhanced and the puzzles demand the player to think harder of how to maneuver themselves in the world around them.

Swords and soldiers

It is a side scrolling game and has been given a captivating genre and is fun to play. With the single player you are bound to be kept busy for long periods of time and taking up achievements some that are almost impossible. With the splitscreen, you can stay entertained with multiplayer action all through. The game is really a worth the money.

Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations

It is a Ds game and not all that like games have had a chance to play it. With all the series out there, the trials and tribulations game is ranked the best. The music is undoubtedly very exceptional and artwork is of great quality. Phoenix is an attorney and the game revolves around courtroom drama.

Castlevania the Adventure Rebirth

It is a remake of the Wiiware and comes with added visuals and a soundtrack that has been remastered. It consists of 6 stages and is set in Castlevania. The game does not take long and one can replay it. Even on normal settings, it can be hard. If looking for adventurous fun, then this is the game to buy.

What is Xbox Live?

Posted by Wayne Brown on October 19, 2010 0 Comments

Xbox Live, What is all the excitement about?

Xbox live was created by Microsoft in 2002 and can be described as an online game and digital media. An Xbox 360 or Xbox is needed for one to be able to access the Xbox live games. There are two form of membership the gold and silver membership.

Xbox Live Silver is free but one cannot play online. Content can be downloaded from the Xbox Live Market place, chat with friends and also share your achievements and profile.

With Xbox Live gold, one needs to subscribe to this service and enjoy the same benefits as the silver membership. The difference here is that one can play against other players online, chat, download content and also be matched with people that have skills that are similar to theirs. Subscription for gold membership is either by purchasing a subscription card or use of a credit card to set an account on the Xbox 360. Subscriptions are done monthly, every three months or yearly.

Xbox 360 is a powerful system for the videogames that was launched by Microsoft in 2005. With the system one can play the DVD movies and also Xbox live. The system is of high definition and one does not require HDTV. Some of the features of the Xbox Live include:


The achievements one earns when playing

The game scores

A game card

Market place of the Xbox Live where one can download game demos or buy the arcade games.

Integration of the Windows Live Messenger

A family setting meant to control what the young players’ access.

A thorough research needs to be conducted before the purchase of the Xbox 360 so as to ensure that one is getting the value for their money. The Xbox 360 comes in several packages that include:

Arcade system- 256MB unit, wireless controller and the system

Pro System – 60GB hard drive, wireless controller and the system

Elite system – 120GB hard drive, a wireless controller and the system

The Elite and Pro system are the most recommended as the arcade one will need more space in the future.

One is not required to be on a similar game session to be able to chat. Every member has their profile that summarizes their personality online, achievements and their preferences. This profile can be used to match one to other players with similar skills and styles. The gamer profile is able to keep children from playing certain games and borings a lot of excitement to all using it.