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Splinter Cell 4 gets 90% review from UK Xbox Mag.

Does this really surprise anybody here. Splinter cell always lives up to its hype.

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beans6501d ago

Well that's a good score but lower than I was expecting for there review! They rated pandora at 9.3 and chaos at 9.4 so I guess the only reason for this is because 360 games are rated on a totally different review scale! For instance if this exact game were on regular Xbox it would of probably gotten a 9.5 but since it's on 360 the expectations are higher and im sure this game came nowhere near pushing 360 multi core architecture! This game will be brilliant but I think that part 5 will finally give Sam the justice he deserves!

BURLY6501d ago

Since Chaos Theory, ...they changed their review system such that; they only score in intervals of .5 (i.e. 5%), or 1's (i.e. 10%) - I can't remember which one?

Any ways, they are usually harder on a game's score now (rounding down, rather than up) and it is probable that they may very well have scored in the same ball-park as Pandora / Chaos - using the old scoring system.

I do agree with you though, about the possibility of them forming a "tempered" score based on Ubi's persistant talk about: 1) how Splinter Cell 5 will blow everything else away; 2) how it can essentially only be done on the 360 hardware: 3) and how it is already in development, 4) ETC, ETC.

PS360PCROCKS6501d ago

Um this is a preview, who scores a preview?

Marriot VP6501d ago

if this was a preview it wouldn't of showed up on the website.

So games previewed and their scores don't matter, only the reviewed scores show up at the top.

Evoluti0n6501d ago

this is the OXM of the UK, not the US. 2) ALL the games reviewed by this magazine are ALOT more strict then OXM of the US. 3) I know this because I've purchased a few issues (they sell this mag at Barnes and Noble) and they've rated LOTS of games that got 8's, from US OXM, as 6's or 5's...So, a 9, from this mag, is basically an almost perfect game (9.5-9.8).

THAMMER16501d ago

Isn’t bad at all. I bet people who know how to play will love this game. It looks great I’m sure the controls are well put together like most Ubi games. So as gamers we do not have much to worry about.

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave323h ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6026h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro245h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro245h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Microsoft is discounting the Xbox 360 store up to 90% before it shuts down for good

Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.

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Tacoboto9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8

Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.

I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price

franwex6h ago

Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.

I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!

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Xbox gamers warned they've 72 hours before a ton of classic games are gone forever

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.

The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.

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shadowT15h ago

Phil Spencer: "Game preservation is critical to us at Team Xbox."

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darthv7211h ago(Edited 11h ago)

Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.

I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.

Lightning779h ago

Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.

They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.

Vits11h ago

Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.

Inverno9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.

hiawa238h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.

anast7h ago

They are holding games hostage so people spend more money. This is some sleazy stuff.

Reaper22_5h ago

No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!

anast5h ago

I'm not sure we are on the same page.

kennyg1232h ago

you guys will really defend xbox no matter what they do

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