""Risen is a solid game brought down by a shoddy port to consoles. While there’s still a lot of fun to be had with the deep missions that foster exploration, the game’s technical presentation is subpar and there are some gameplay issues as a result of the move to the Xbox 360.""
2010 is becoming one of the busiest first quarters that gaming has seen. This week will be the debut of the much talked about Heavy Rain along with some playful party games and RPG's in the mix.
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"While most PC games are also released for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xboox 360; they normally offer a different experience than their console counterparts. This games offer the ability to modify your gaming experience or play other people's mods. There are also games that are only available for the PC. Here is a guide to five of the PC version's games, ones that stand out from the console ones and ones only for the PC."
Ah it's that time of year again, when you're going to be browsing websites or running to the mall for last-minute gift-giving. I mean, really, who does Christmas shopping before the week of? Pfft.
So here's part one of our annual holiday guide. In these pages you'll find hardware and video game gift ideas. Basically we look at our reviews from 2009 and gather them up if our staff liked the products. If you're wondering why we haven't included any of the major upcoming titles, keep in ...
After a ton of 3-6 hour play sessions, I've completed my review of the RPG known as Risen, the true successor to the Gothic games.
The long and short of it is pretty well all RPG fans need to play this one, and even some not into the genre. Feel free to check out the gallery and the demo after reading the review. If you like, buy it instead of pirating! This one'll entertain for years, really.
For console gamers, Risen will be coming to Xbox 360 Q1 2010.
Looks like our user frostyhudson's 411mania site has ceased their great release lists, so it's back to shacknews.
Shed a tear, then remember Risen, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, the Wizard of Oz RPG (really, it's gonna be good -- check for Neoseeker's review shortly), Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga, Gran Turismo PSP, Obscure, and lastly (phwew), the PSPGo are coming out (plus a few other highlights).
In response to the recent banning of Risen in Australia, OXCGN revives the long debate that an R18+ rating is needed in Australia, since it is the only country that doesn't have one for games...
"The ESRB describe the sex and drug content as follows:
quote""During the course of the game, players can interact with prostitutes (referred to as "whores" in the game) at a local brothel. Players can trigger a lengthy dialogue to engage in their services; sexual activity is strongly implied, but never depicted on screen"
Many of the characters in the game smoke a fictional drug called "brugleweed." The "wood reefer" plant is described as having a mild relaxing effect on users, and can ...
OXCGN writer Beth Sasagi has a look at another PC title that's now come across to the Xbox 360 and wonders - What were they thinking when they released these video clips.
It's great to see more PC titles heading to consoles, one would ask where is the level of quality control on many of them of late, especially given that "This-Gen" equipment is far better than the earlier ones. Yet some games still look like they belong on Last-gen gear.
Take a look at the videos and the screens and th...
![Box shot of Risen [Europe]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvWGJveF8zNjAvQWR2ZW50dXJlL0ZhbnRhc3k=/risen_frontcover_small_a0aT1ZpQ4kFqsYr.jpg)