Fans of the previous game will be very impressed with Assassin’s Creed II. Many has say that the previous game was quite disappointing. There are a lot of potential as a game but the repetitive gameplay and frame-rate issues made it a big let down. This time though things have changed drastically for the good.

The first thing you’ll notice is that the game has a very cinematic feel. The cutscenes are a bit lengthy and drive the story very well. The voice acting is pretty good and the lip syncing is almost spot on. Graphically the game is stunnning. The first Assassians creed looked very pretty but this one seems a notch above it. There is no denying the beauty of it all.

The gameplay has a very GTA style feel to it. You go from place to place to do a variety of different things. Unlike the last game where the gameplay was very reptitive where each section of the game required you to gather information in order to assassinate your victim (which only consisted of 3 or 4 different ways). Ubisoft have completely revamped that flawed style into a more enjoyable experience. Basically, think GTA but in the 15th century.

The freestyle movement is well done and easy to use. Although sometimes it had difficulty jumping up walls, Pressing the X button sometimes makes Ezio jump outwards rather than up. Having said that, its still an enjoyable experience, very much like the last game. Its also quite easy to navigate around your map.

The combat system hasn’t changed that much. There are a few minor modifications. Ezio can do a few different things this time round like snatch enemy weopons while fighting and thrusting them down there body. The combat is a lot of fun and quite easy to learn. Also Ubisoft have added a currency system in the game. You can steal money from passing citizens or search enemies for money or earn money by doing errands and missions. The money can be spent on buying weopons and armor or upgrading current items. It makes the game much more enjoyable and interactive.

One thing of note is that this game is not for kids. There is a lot of sexuality in this game. Ezio can hire whores to distract gaurds and there is a bit of dirty talk. Its fun but some might feel it to be offensive. The ESRB does rate it at 17+, young children should stay away from this game.

There are a few minor glitches in the game but nothing major. I had a problem picking up boxes in the beginning of the game but nothing major so far. Hopefully these issues will be fixed with a patch.

Overall this game is a lot of fun. Its way better than the previous game. Anyone who enjoyed Assassins Creed should pick this one up. They will not be disappointed.

Games Key Features

Google the company that for many has come to define the Internet, has quietly rolled out an online dictionary offering the meanings of words in more than two dozen languages.

A visit to a Google Dictionary service at google.com/dictionary shows a clean, simple webpage with a box for selecting languages from a drop-down list and a second box for typing in words to be defined.

I search the video demo from You Tube but I cannot find one. Anyway Google Dictionary is simple, and you can use it with ease. The dictionary service offered definitions of words in 28 languages and to translate terms for or into English. Cool and it is really helpful.

While the console wars have always been a pretty close battle, especially between the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and the Playstation3, this year without a doubt, the hottest game console to buy is the Playsation3 Slim.

The original PS3 was often criticized for being bulky beast than ran hot, noisy and cost more than any other console in the market, the PS3 Slim fixes all those shortcomings – it’s 33% smaller, runs quieter, cooler and goes for only USD299.

Indeed the lower price point puts the PS3 back in the race as the ultimate gaming console. It’s also one of the cheapest Blu-ray players in the market, especially when you consider that it comes with all the features that only more expensive Blu-ray players have, such as BD-Live connectivity and picture-in-picture, amongst others.

Product Features

For years and years, gamers have played many different Batman video games and have only been let down time after time. Now, Batman: Arkham Asylum IS that Batman game that you have always wanted to play. It satisfies every part of you Batman desires and really gives you the feeling that you ARE Batman.

From the strength and power to the gadgets to the stealth and surprise you can bring toward your enemy, it is quite a marvel that a game developer finally got it right.

The Joker has taken total control over Arkham island and Batman needs to hunt him down to stop him, but not without going through many of Batman’s familiar villians in the process.

Batman’s gadgets come in handy often, most of the time you will be using his ‘detective mode’ which is built into the cowl and gives you the ability to see important items in the room and clues to lead you in the right direction.

There will be some moments where you find yourself just playing with all of Batman’ gadgets for 10-15 minutes because there are so many of them to play with. (It feeds your inner dork so it’s okay!)

Gameplay mechanics are solid and I have yet to find a defect in them or any glitches. Fighting is very enjoyable, because you can be surrounded by 6-10 enemies and everytime an enemy is about to attack you hit the counter-attack button and continue to fight off all of them at once. Very fun.

The graphics are amazing and highly detailed like you would expect from a PS3.

Voice-over work is superb and Mark Hamill, as The Joker, really steals the show. If they gave out Oscars for Best Video Game Voice-Over Performance then Hamill would easily win it for this game!

All in all, Batman games have been so poor for so long, it is exciting to see a Batman game done right and this is worthy of a $60 purchase.

Go and get it and play it with the lights off in the dark with the sound blasting.

Key Features

• Utilize the unique FreeFlow combat system to chain together unlimited combos seamlessly and battle with huge groups of The Joker’s henchmen in brutal melee brawls.
• Investigate as Batman, the world’s greatest detective, by solving intricate puzzles with the help of cutting edge forensic tools including x-ray scanning, fingerprint scans, ‘Amido Black’ spray and a pheromone tracker.
• Face off against Gotham’s greatest villains including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc.
• Become the Invisible Predator with Batman’s fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies.
• Choose multiple takedown methods, including swooping from the sky and smashing through walls, and use the predator camera get a closer look at the action.
• Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island, presented for the first time ever in its gritty and realistic entirety.
• Experience what it’s like to be Batman using batarangs, explosive gel aerosol, the Batclaw, sonar resonator and the line launcher.
• Unlock more secrets by completing hidden challenges in the world and develop and customize equipment by earning experience points.
• Enjoy complete superhero freedom in the environment with the use of Batman’s grapple to get to any place you can see, jump from any height and glide in any direction.
• PlayStation 3 exclusive Joker Challenge Map DLC.

This game also available in Xbox360 and PC. Let’s enjoy the trailer, you will feel the vicious Joker.

You can take a look at this brand new digital frame Sony S Frame DPP-F700 especially for those who want to share photos with your friends and family. Not only stylist all-in-one digital photo frame, but it is also allows users to print and and share their photo.

It features a 7in LCD display with WVGA (800X480 pixels) resolution. It prints 4×6in photos in 300dpi quality in just 45 seconds; that’s what Sony claimed. S Frame also allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, hue and also add borders and crop photos. The digital photo frame also can display your pictures in portrait or landscape mode using its auto orientation feature. Cool huh!

S Frame supported various type of card formats including Memory Stick, SD, xD and Compact Flash. So no problem to transferring imange to S Frame. User also can load photos into the frame from external hard drive via USB connection. The device comes with 1GB of internal storage that can hold up to 2,000 photos.

S Frame also has Creative Print modes that let you create custom calendars with your photos, print an ID photo or creat a photo with multiple images on one sheet. The photo printer comes with 40 sheets of photo paper, a 2GB Memory Stick and cleaning cloth.

Brief product description:

Large 7-inch Wide (16:10) LCD Display
Large 7-inch wide (16:10) LCD display displays your photos with vibrant color and crisp detail in WVGA (800 x 480) resolution.

Quick Prints
Print photos as fast as 45 seconds

Get Creative
Creat calendars, photo layouts, photo ID

Plug-and-Play, PC-less Image Transfer
Plug-and-Play, PC-less image transfer is a snap with direct USB input from most digital cameras, as well as support for most memory cards.

Photo Display
Display your photos as a single image, in thumbnail view for quick searching, or as a slideshow.

1 GB Internal Storage Capacity
1 GB internal storage capacity with Auto Sizing feature lets you store up to 2,000 2 MP photos.

Auto Orientation Sensor
An Auto Orientation sensor automatically selects portrait or landscape view depending on the horizontal or vertical placement of the frame.

Clock and Calendar Modes
Clock and calendar modes provide added convenience for your home or office.

Remote Control
Supplied remote control lets you navigate the Digital Photo Frame without leaving the comfort of your couch or office chair.

PROS:
[+] Wide Screen high Quality Digital Photo Frame plus bonus 4×6″ Photo Printer built-in
[+] 1GB onboard memory for storing your favorite photos.
[+] Image sensor for automatic photo orientation in the frame
[+] No need for PC to load photos and print photos, it can import directly from SD/CF cards
[+] Good Quality Photo printout in less than 50 seconds

CONS:
[-] Slightly bulky and heavy
[-] Printer ink and photo paper print pack is optional

If you are looking for a comfortable Bluetooth headset, Novero’s The First One (TFO) is a small and compact contender. According to the company, TFO is all about delivering a comfortable listening experience and it comes with several interchangeable earpieces to ensure the best fit.

The headset also features noice cancellation, which comes in handy when the environment around us gets really noisy to the point the person on the other end of the line can’t hear us. Additionally TFO comes with a few handy accessories such as a car and desk charger in case you are on the go or at your desk. There’s also a wearable clip for you to keep the headset nearby when you need it.

The Bluetooth headset is said to have talktime of up to 4.5 hours. It is available in black or white. Visit www.novero.com for more information.