Joined on 08/17/08
Fallout 3
Pros: This is Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition It contains all of Fallout 3 and the 5 add-ons of Downloadable Content. It is really a great game, but at times can be way too easy even on the hardest difficulty especially later in the game. Plus the VATs system (auto-targeting) makes you invincible and gets you out of some tight jams if you decide to use it.
Cons: Bethesda was (probably still are) offering a free background for your XBox360 if you purchased all 5 DLCs. This disc does not count as DLC apparently. If you use this, you will have to pay the 240? points I think, if you want to get that. But believe me, it isn't worth it, considering you'll save close to 30+ dollars on buying this package.
Overall Review: Great deal! I'm glad I waited for this offer instead of buying Fallout 3 when I got my 360. Who even cares about backgrounds on your dashboard? I'm too busy playing the games to ever look at it.
New Vegas, Old Game
Pros: Lots of upgrades from the previous game (Fallout 3). Hardcore mode Tougher enemies Destinations are closer to each other and in abundance Tons of side quests Factions are a neat addition Food and edible plants added to recover health Perks are more important, since you get fewer and they can really give you an advantage Multiple safe houses Multiple companions to choose from Can have 2 companions at a time (1 main and 1 bot or dog) You don't have to find 'bobbleheads' to upgrade your skills and books are not as abundant (except magazines are everywhere some more than others)
Cons: Ok, so why would they create sub side quests that don't show up as real quests on your Pip Boy and don't give any hints on how to accomplish them? Hardcore mode isn't very hard, especially after you find a good gun, because caps are still abundant and ammo can be purchased from several vendors or made at ammo benches. Certain quests ask you to travel back and forth to the same places multiple times (annoying). Bugs galore. There really aren't any cool recipes/schematics, at least that I have found. The Rock-It Launcher schematic was found, but can't be made... Factions don't really have that much of an effect. Story isn't really that compelling. Lots of VATS perks, but that's just because I don't really like VATS
Overall Review: This is a good game (besides the bugs and the repetitive quests) and is a nice improvement over Fallout 3. It seems like there are fewer unique weapons and some are owned by NPCs which you'll have to kill them to get them (or disarm them and take it). There are several places you can call home, but you'll only want to use one. I wish hardcore was more hardcore, because what's the point of playing hardcore when you can buy/find doctors bags almost anywhere and you only need to eat once every couple days, drink a couple times a day (water is more frequent and clean), and sleep once a week before any detrimental effects take place.
Better, but still the same
Pros: If you like Mario, you will like this game. If you liked Mario Galaxy 1, you'll love 2. It's basically the same game except it's much better. The controls are smoother, the game is more polished, but it's still designed as a kiddy game. Some of it is pretty tough, but so far I haven't gotten to a level that was so frustrating I had to just walk away. Each level expects a few things from you: control, patience, and/or alert. The puzzles aren't by any means difficult, but some things require you to be observant to collect/unlock everything. The game isn't as repetitive as the previous one, but how many different ways can you get a star?
Cons: Childish, sometimes slow, a little too easy although I'm only about halfway through the game so far.
Overall Review: It's definitely a game worth playing if you're a fan of the genre or series. For hardcore players, it's a little too easy.
Mass Effect 2
Pros: Big improvement on the first game. It really has some interesting story plots and your actions have more effect on the storyline than in the 1st game. It is also great to import your character and gain some added benefits, but what really shines is the actions you made in the first one, have a rather noticeable effect on this game. You can play through several times with different characters and not have the same experience. The difficulty of the game, (I played on Insane) was very challenging. I got so frustrated at one point I started a new game on normal and thought it was way too easy. So I went back to my original and finally made it through.
Cons: Resource gathering can be time consuming, but beneficial.
Overall Review: It is truly a game worth your money, especially since it was very original. Your have more control over your friends this time around, and the enemies are much smarter. Definitely a single player experience that you can't pass up.
Mass Effect 1
Pros: A good game, and great story, especially since I got the game when the 2nd one came out. I heard it was a great game, so I just had to get it, especially when the 2nd one was revered as one of the best of the year. Playing through it once was fun, but after that it gets kind of tedious. Definitely worth it though, especially if you import your character into Mass Effect 2, and will probably affect ME3 when that day comes.
Cons: Areas are all similar and missions differ slightly, but all seem to be pretty much the same. It's a pain to drive around in your "Mako" (vehicle you use to traverse different planets and missions) on non-essential planets. By this I mean if it's not part of the main story, after one play through, it gets very tedious and rather annoying. The choices through the game are either good or bad, but none really affect the story. The dialogue changes slightly based on your actions, but that's about it.
Overall Review: It could have been a much better game, but it has a lot of potential, and it is worth it to get into the series. It is a somewhat long game if you go off the main path.
Disposable no more
Pros: You get 2 battery packs.
Cons: See below:
Overall Review: This battery charger does the job you want it to do. When your controller needs to be recharged you just place it in one of the two holder slots and the little light comes on and starts charging. One problem is the battery pack itself will not weigh enough to get charged, so if you have one controller like I do, you need to put something on top of the battery so it pushes the pack down to register and charge. Or just charge the controller when it is not in use. Other than that, you get the two battery packs.