I play a lot of video games, natch, and since not all games (or gamers) are created equally I usually find it necessary to use various websites designed to give me a hand. I found a pretty good one the other day, it’s comprehensive and from what I’ve been able to discern, skips the bullcrap. I am personally tired of having to search through loads of text to find what I’m looking for. Like just the other day I was looking for GTA 4 Cheats and came across the site. I was immediately impressed with the layout of the site, it’s fun and chock full of good info you need to know.

I found myself looking around the site and digging the content for so long I almost forgot I was looking for GTA IV CHEATS. Cheat Planet is the cheat/FAQ resource section of a larger site called GamesRadar dedicated to all things gaming from news and reviews to cool polls, lists and random funny junk. The Cheat Planet side is mostly user contributed and is well organized and easy to navigate, a must for short attention span folks like me. There’s also a file download area where you can get sweet old school titles for free and even get some current-gen gamesave info for you achievement/trophy whores out there.

For those out there with a need to make your voice heard to the rest of the gaming universe there’s also a forum where you can”discuss the latest in gaming, news, YouTube videos, breakfast meats, and everything in between.” awesome. Best part? It’s free baby! Yep most jerk sites demand a signup fee or even a monthly membership to access all the really juicy bits but not Cheat Planet, all you have to do is register and you’re good to go.

I gotta say I was blown away by how good this site is. I’m usually pretty hard to impress when it comes to these things and this on really lives up to it’s potential. So if you’re like me and are looking for GRAND THEFT AUTO 4 CHEATS, or just a daily dose of all things gaming, give cheat Planet and GamesRadar a shot. GH recommended!

Keep on pwnin!

The Gamer Hero

I know this one came out about two years ago but I just got around to playing it this week and so here is my shiny new review of a slightly old game. Condemned: Criminal Origins is a first-person shooter/ survival-horror/ action title from Monolith studios. Though it might sound like a bit of a genre mash-up it actually turned out to be a pretty sweet game. I know I’m jaded when it comes to violence in games and movies so I’m sure some of the shock value of the game was wasted on me but that isn’t to say that I couldn’t appreciate it. I have to say that even though I didn’t get “scared” while playing I did get creeped out by some of the sound design and the sheer darkness the game is wrapped in.

So that said I’ll jump right in with the visuals of the game. Considering the 2005 release date of the game you have to be a bit forgiving. Monolith did a great job making the baddies in the game look scary as shit but when it came to the regular people in the game, including the main character, well, weird rubber mannequins come to mind. It’s no big deal though since the vast majority of people to actually see are the effed-up dudes you bash in droves with everything from a pipe to a shovel to a sub-machine gun. My only real complaint about the look of the game was how DARK it was. I mean, even with the bright turned up on my tv I still found I was only able to play after the sun went down. I know this may have been intentional by the developers to add to the “scare” factor but they would do well to remember that not all of us are insomniacs or live in the light-deprived basements of our parents. Oh well.

The story of Condemned is told from the perspective of FBI agent Ethan Thomas, one tough dude, all things considered. You start out at a crime scene and over the course of the first mission you learn that Ethan isn’t just any G-Man, he’s a top investigator and works serial killer cases. Nice. So then the game takes a left turn and heads straight to crazy-town. No not the sucky band, the place where scary things live and people like Leon Kennedy are populous. I love this genre so I won’t ruin any of the game’s many twists and turns, but now that the sequel’s out I feel safe in saying that the end’ll leave you wanting more.

Gameplay in this title is interesting and fun if a bit repetitive. You basically are in a first person shooter environment at night, with only a flashlight to light the game. And even though you do have the first person perspective, considering the very small number of guns to be found in the game and the even smaller amount of ammo for said guns, it seems more appropriate to call this one a first-person-brawler. You basically can pick up and swing just about anything you came across. Pipes, electrical conduit, 2×4 with nails or bolts, the list goes on and on. It’s a fun mechanic that when combined with the visceral feel of combat makes for a satisfying playing experience. That’s not to say that it’s easy, you do have to time your attacks and blocks pretty precisely to take on some of the later foes. All told though, you will get a real sense of accomplishment after finishing this one.

Sound design in the game is one of this title’s high points. The dark, claustrophobic feel of the game is intensified by the score, which is noticeably absent at times leaving you with only the sounds of your own footsteps and the odd crunch or laugh from the scurrying dark. Sweet. Voice work was on par with what you’d see on any network tv drama so I give it a pass.

All-in-all the good visuals, excellent sound, and balanced gameplay make condemned an easy thumbs-up for me. If you dig horror games and dark, dark FPS’s, give this one a shot. you won’t regret it.

Gamer Hero Score: 8/10

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The Gamer Hero

A few weeks ago BioWare released the first of what will hopefully be many downloadable content packs for Mass Effect, the amazing sci-fi RPG on the 360. Awesome. So I thought I’d go ahead and put my two cents in on this one since Mass Effect is one of my current-gen faves. The short description is this: it’s a one-off mission about saving a planet from an Armageddon-style asteroid.

The new DLC adds about 90 minutes of gameplay and a new race for you codex-junkies out there. All in all it was a nifty addition to the game but not quite enough for me. I’d say if you have already played the game, maybe wait until the next DLC comes out and get them both then as it might make for a more satisfying use of 400 MS points (hell by then it might even be cheaper). Folks new to the game should definitely pick it up right away though as it adds some new chances for EXP and a pretty easy achievement.

G.H.

Gamer Hero Score: 8/10

Halo 3 - everyone knows about this game already right? Well that’s OK, because I’m going to review it anyway. I know I’m not going to make any new friends by saying this, but I was a bit underwhelmed by this one. I know it’s probably just a result of year’s worth of hype and speculation but I’m gonna just say it, I wasn’t impressed.

Don’t get me wrong - I did enjoy the single-player campaign on the first trip through but the multi-player was over complicated coming from a Call Of Duty background. Also I am really just done with the whole Halo thing all together. I know I’m making enemies by saying that but this game didn’t break enough new ground to make an impression on this old, jaded gamer.

I get that the hardcore Halo-heads out there are just happy as pigs in shit to have more of their favorite shooter to play but that’s just the problem, it’s just MORE. More of the same gameplay we’ve been getting carpal-tunnel from since what 2001? I’m over it. Nowadays I’m looking for innovation in my games (still hard to come by) and a graphically updated version of a game I wasn’t that into when it was originally released seven friggin’ years ago just isn’t doin’ it for me.

The graphics are pretty good but you never see the Master Chief’s face so a shiny helmet is all you get. The characters whose faces you do see aren’t that impressive either. I’ve seen better voice matching on some Japanese RPG’s that are better than this. There’s also still the issue of texture pop-in that tends to take you out of the story. The enemies are poorly defined and are sadly just more of the same bad guys we’ve been killing for three games now.

The story in halo isn’t too bad if you’re a fan of overly cliched sci fi. I didn’t think I’d ever say this since I’m one of the biggest SF nerds around, but this one just didn’t do it for me. I guess it comes back to Master Chief not being a relatable character to me, and that is mostly due to his hidden face and the tired video game theme of the one man army saving the day. I’d say rent it from if you want to give it a shot. Don’t waste your sixty bucks on it until you try it though. Just to be safe.

I know that nothing pisses off a fan boy like a negative review of his favorite franchise so I’ll apologize to you folks now. I’m sorry, the Halo series has never really gotten me interested enough to give it the time that’s obviously required to get good at it. That being said I’ll admit to having my own guilty pleasures in gaming (Lego Star Wars, anyone?) so to fans of the series, more power to you, they made the game for you, not me. You go take on the flood, I’ll be over here killin’ Nazi’s. To each his or her own right?

The Gamer Hero

Gamer Hero Score: 6/10

Ok so everyone knows that most movie or TV based games suck serious wind right? Right and as a rule that still holds pretty true even in today’s next-gen gaming world. So why even bother reviewing The Simpson’s Game at all? Because it’s one of the few (very few) TV licensed games that DOESN’T suck, that’s right it’s actually pretty good! That’s not to say that it doesn’t have it’s flaws but as a Simpson’s experience you really can’t go wrong here.

So let’s hit the basics here, graphically, this is one of the best conversions from two to three dimensions that any ‘toon has received. You’ll get to roam a beautifully rendered Springfield as all four Simpsons (Marge carries Maggie on her back), and interact with the town’s colorful (sorry) cast of characters. Even the face-mapping to the dialogue is pretty good, sometimes better than the show. So no complaints here.

Sound is another great aspect of this game. All of the voice cast from the show are here to bring the residents of Springfield to life, and you can expect to see all your favorites, yes even Ralph. The writing is sharp and does a very good job of poking fun not only at the show but the gaming industry as a whole as well. You’ll collect video game cliches throughout the game reminding you that the developers were very aware of what they were creating.

Which leads to the gameplay. It’s not bad. It’s not GREAT, but it’s not bad. There are times when the camera gets in the way and the lack of vehicles is sorely felt. Any gamer worth his or her salt will find conventional gaming elements that range from classic platforming to GTA-style sandbox play, a breeze to pick up an master in about two minutes. That’s not to say that it’s a bad thing, they just didn’t break any new ground here.

So here’s what it comes down to folks, if you’re a fan of The Simpsons, get this game, you’ll love it, I did. If you’re a casual gamer looking for a light romp through a familiar world, rent it from GameFly. And if you’re a hardcore gamer looking for a challenge, you might want to look elsewhere. Just remember, easy games equals easy achievements.

The Gamer Hero

Gamer Hero Score: 7/10

Oh man, where did the idea for this game come from? I mean this is one dark and creepy em-effer of a game. 2K studios really out did themselves on this one. I’ve only had a working Xbox 360 for a few months but I’ve played a pretty good variety of games in that time and I have no qualms about placing this game at the top of the list in terms of quality.

First off let me say that this is one of only a few games that I’ve played that truly delivered on the “next gen” gaming experience. Every aspect of BioShock has been executed with the utmost of care and attention to detail. The first thing you’ll notice is the amazing graphics, I mean just looking at this game is a feast for the eyes. The dark, brooding nearly derelict underwater city of Rapture takes on a life of it’s own as you progress. You’ll find yourself searching every nook and cranny to find just a few more dollars to spend.

The sound in this title is probably my favorite aspect of the game (and that’s saying something). From the crazed ravings of the splicers (what’s left of the inhabitants of the city) to the low, whale-song moans of the Big Daddies heard from afar, creepiness abounds in Rapture. Then there’s the music. The game is set in 1960 so the soundtrack sounds like a tea-party at granny’s house (if granny and all her friends were insane). Awesome.

Gameplay is a half-and-half mix of standard FPS fare and “magic” powers gained from gene-splicing. The controls are tight and responsive but in today’s gaming market that’s to be expected. But BioShock does everything so well it’s worth noting anyway. Upgradeable weapons and powers lend a bit of role playing elements and the progression of upgrades is balanced and well executed.

Rarely in games do you find a true mystery based story (or at least one that you can’t figure out in the first five minutes), but this on will keep you guessing right through the final act. The story may be a bit confusing at first but the urgency conveyed by the voice acting will keep you hooked. I want to give you a good idea of what the story is about, but I really think I’d be doing you a disservice by giving it away. Suffice to say that it’s riveting, it’s creepy, and by the end it’s mind blowing.

I know this reads more like an ad for the game than a review, but I truly am hard pressed to find anything to gripe about when talking about BioShock. There is no question that this game deserved all the critical praise it received, multiple gaming sources touted it as game of the year including the Spike Video Game Awards and G4TV’s XPlay. I don’t know what else to tell you folks, if you own a 360 you need to own this game. If you can’t swing the $60 price tag, grab it used from Amazon (running around $30 now) or rent it from Gamefly. You won’t regret it, I promise.

The Gamer Hero

Gamer Hero Score: 10/10

360Voice. I was turned on to this site by one of the guys on the GH Forums and at first I didn’t think much of it. Then I registered my Xbox live gamertag (well TootieCarparts did) and a few days later I had a personalized blog from my 360’s perspective. Weird huh? I thought so too but after a few days of reading the snarky remarks it made about my gaming habits it got to be quite addictive. I not only actively seek out the blog every day but compete in the gamerscore challenges the site also offers.

So you can not only get the cool daily blog updates and a weekly recap that details not only your gamer score and achievements but keeps track of what games you play the most. You can also view your friends’ blogs and gamertags (if they’ve registered). There’s also a nifty badge system where you earn different badges for accomplishing various in and out of game tasks. Oh and I almost forgot to mention the forums that are packed full of people talking about games. It’s pretty cool.

The best part though is the gamer score challenges that you can take part in. Since 360Voice keeps track of your gamertag in real time they are able to host challenges based on point increases to your gamer score over a set number of days between several registered gamers. I personally just participated in (and won by the way) a challenge against four other gamers the took place over the last seven days. The challenge kept track of all our scores and even posted a daily blog update with the days results. There is even a nifty graph showing each contestant’s score next to each other.

Sounds good right? Well here’s where it got kickass. I thought I was just competing for bragging rights but after a few days I realized that there was a real prize involved. I investigated and found out that depending on how many challenges you participate in you qualify for a number of reward tiers with prizes ranging from 20 dollar gift cards from BestBuy (that’s what I won) and Xbox live points to a Xbox 360 HD DVD Player. No shit.

It doesn’t cost anything to register for 360Voice and compete in the challenges.So I can’t think of a reason not to sign up today. Give it a try.

Happy Gaming

The Gamer Hero

So this is it folks, this is the last installment of Gamer Hero’s list of must-have games on the last generation of gaming consoles. For those of you not paying attention, I’ve already covered the system-exclusive titles for each machine and the multi platform release list is almost complete. Today I’m going to list Sports, Racing and Role Playing games that you simply MUST play. So let’s do this huh? Right. Remember the games on this list are in no particular order and not every title is available on every system (sorry ‘Cube owners).

-Sports-

Madden - I’m not a huge pro football fan but I do recognize a good game when I see it. The Madden football franchise from EA is hands-down the best in it’s genre, every gamer that loves the gridiron loves this game. With new installments in the series annually, this is one you can get on board with at any time. Newer versions now support online play and who wouldn’t like to kick their friend’s ass at football without leaving your couch? Sweet. Xbox/Ps2/GCN

NCAA - This one’s a bit more my flavor as I AM a huge college football fan (go Bucks!). The only complaint I have about this one is that since the players are all students, EA can’t put their names on the jerseys without mucking up the real player’s eligibility to play. But the graphics and sound are gonna be proportional to the year on the box of the game you buy. The controls are another matter. Once you learn how to control this game you’ll pretty much have a fair grip on the rest of the games in the series (and Madden for that mater), so going from year to year isn’t a jarring experience. Learn on an old version, then step up to the current ones and see what I mean. Xbox/PS2/GCN.

-Racing-

Need For Speed Underground 1 & 2 - Super fast driving combined with sweet graphics and sound drew me to this game and the crazy addictive gameplay and nearly infinite car customization choices kept the disc in my machine for weeks. Pick from dozens of cars ranging from Import tuners to all American muscle, customize the engine, body, and paint job and go tear it up! I loved both of these games for all of those reasons but the real reason to play these two gems is the sheer sense of speed the designers were able to convey. You start with a pretty typical beater but before long you’ll be haulin’ ass through dense city traffic at a breakneck pace. You’ll wreck a lot and it will take some getting used to but you’ll be hooked after your first hour just you wait and see. Dig it. Xbox/PS2/GCN

Burnout 1-3 and Revenge - Criterion Games wanted to create a fun arcade style racer with a great sense of speed and tight controls. They succeeded in that endeavor but they also included a crash mode with the game that rewarded players for aggressive and destructive driving. It may seem like a gimmick but take it from me, after playing Burnout you’ll wish every driving game had a crash mode. This mode was expanded and improved as the sequels rolled out and the quality of each game went up and up. The latest release was Burnout: Revenge and let me tell you, it rocks really effing hard; just don’t start with that one or the rest won’t be as good. Xbox/PS2/GCN

-Role Playing (RPG)-

X-Men Legends & X-Men Legends II: Rise Of The Apocalypse - A role playing game featuring all your favorite characters from the comics in an exciting all new tale that takes you around the globe battling iconic bad guys? It sounded too good to be true to me too but this pair of games really delivered. The controls, visuals and gameplay were all solid and the sweet roster of playable characters (which got much larger in the sequel) only served to make a great game better. The only downside to these games is the lack of online multiplayer, but the offline multi mode for up to four players more than make up for it’s absence. So grab a friend (or three if you have XML2) and start kicking some Evil Mutant ass! Xbox/PS2/GCN

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - The same guys who made the awesome X-Men legends games got together again to create another hit. This time however the game wasn’t limited to the X-Men but included the entire Marvel Comics universe and most of the characters that inhabit it. With a whopping 23 playable heroes to pick from and an epic story that will have you battling everywhere from the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier to the Halls of Asgard and even the Skrull homeworld, you’ll be thrilled and amazed to see how much Marvel goodness they crammed into this game. The tight controls and pick-up-and-go gameplay will be instantly familiar to veterans of the XML games and the voice acting is top quality. A serious must have for both RPG and Comic book fans alike. Xbox/PS2

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 1 & 2 - Cut from the same cloth as the two previous entries the big difference here is that instead of four superheroes at your fingertips you control a Dungeons & Dragons based adventurer. Both of these games offer solid graphics and sound as well as tight controls and gameplay you’ll dig if you liked XML or MUA. The selling price for both games is around 15 bucks for BOTH games so you really can’t go wrong if you’re in the mood for a good RPG but don’t feel like being a superhero. Xbox/PS2/GCN

Gladius - This one is a bit of a departure from the typical RPG. It has all the leveling and story aspects you’d expect from the genre but the gameplay mechanics are more akin to the grid-based strategy RPG’s from the last generation of consoles (Final Fantasy Tactics anyone?). The battles are large arena-style affairs that require a good bit of strategy and good reflexes since each attack has a corresponding timed button sequence to match in order to determine damage dealt to the bad guys. It sounds weird but it’s actually a lot of fun. So if you are looking for a gladiatorial combat RPG, buy this game. I loved it. You will too. Xbox/PS2/GCN

So that’s it, the list is done. Those are my picks for the previous console generation and if you follow my recommendations you will be in store for many many hours of gaming goodness. So what are you waiting for? Stop reading this and get gaming!

The Gamer Hero

Last time out we covered the First Person Shooter genre and half of the Action/Adventure games on the list. Today we’re going to finish the Action games and Fighting games. Remember, these are in no particular order and not every game is available on every system. Ok enough talk, on with the list!

-Action/Adventure (cont’d)-

Lego Star Wars & Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - This might seem like a kids game (and it is ok for kids) but trust me, the rest of you won’t be let down here either. There are two games, the first game covers the prequel flicks (Episodes I-III) and the sequel hits the Original Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI). The controls are outstanding and the sound is pure Star Wars, but the graphics are what make these games what they are, just picture all your favorite scenes from the movies acted out in pantomime by little Lego versions of everyone from Chewie to Vader. Awesome. Co-op play with a friend makes for hours of fun with even the noobiest of your non-gamer friends (you do have those right?), hell it’s so damn cute, your girlfriend might actually play this one with you. Xbox/PS2/GCN

James Bond 007: From Russia With Love - EA did a respectable job translating arguably the best film in the Bond franchise into a video game. You play as James Bond: Agent 007 out to save the world from SPECTRE (well, OCTOPUS in this case as some licensing issues complicated matters) and it’s evil leader Blofeld. The controls are pretty simple, the only real gripe I had with the game was the controls being a bit TOO simple, and the presentation is top-notch. The best part though is that unlike every other Bond game in history, you actually get to play as Sean Connery! Yep they even got him to do the voice-over work too. It makes for a unique and exciting Bond experience. If you love Bond, buy this game. Xbox/PS2/GCN

The Punisher - I’m not going to sit here and try to explain who the Punisher is. He’s a comic book character and if you don’t know him, play this game and you will. This third-person shooter takes many of the conventional gameplay elements you see in games if it’s type and cranks up the violence and gore to Punisher-esque levels. You can use enemies as human shields and even interrogate them using different things found in the environment. I loved every blood-soaked minute of this game and if you are a fan of the Punisher character you will too, but even if you don’t know Frank Castle, you’ll dig this. Xbox/PS2

The Godfather - EA makes you an offer you can’t refuse in this adaptation of Coppola’s classic film about the Corleone mob family. Instead of playing any of the characters from the movie you actually create your own character and (through some pretty clever writing on EA’s part) make the journey through the film’s story from a different perspective. A perspective just off camera as though you were there for all the important bits, just not in the main action. Remember when Michael get the gun from the bathroom and comes back out and kills those two guys? Well how do you think the gun got there? Or sneaking into the movie producer’s house to put the horse’s head in his bed. That’s the kind of cool stuff you get into. Cool use of an awesome license, good control and a large city to explore made this one of my favorites on the last gen systems. Xbox/PS2

The Warriors - Ok, I’ll admit that I hadn’t seen the movie this game was based on before putting it in the machine. That didn’t make it a bad game, not by a long shot and frankly it made me go out and buy the movie the next day. Granted it’s a bit of a throwback to beat-em-up games of generations past but it’s so good at what it does that you forgive it it’s few flaws almost immediately. My only real gripe here is that the graphics were a bit blocky compared to other games on the shelves at the time. But let me tell you, the fighting in this game is off the hook. I loved every ass-kickin, store-looting, car-stereo-stealing minute of it. Don’t miss this one people. Or should I say: can you dig it? Xbox/PS2

Destroy All Humans 1 & 2 - Oh man this one was fun. You actually get to be the evil little green men from space coming to destroy the world with your flying saucers and death rays. The controls and graphics are on par with the other games on this list, but what truly sets this game apart from the rest is the humor with which this dark tale of invasion is delivered. You can even shoot the filthy humans with an “anal probe” ray the make their brains burst from their heads. Nice. The sequel was pretty much more of the same but since the original was so good, who can complain? Good, clean, evil fun. Xbox/PS2

Gun - Not many western themed games were released on the last generation of systems and even fewer were any good, but this one almost makes up for the the crappy games that came before it. Almost. That’s not to say this isn’t a great game because it is. The graphics and voice acting were truly top of the line. The controls were a bit wonky on the ‘Cube but the PS2 and Xbox versions were tight and responsive, but the best part in my opinion was the wide-open world you got to explore on horseback. If you are a fan of westerns this is the game for you. Xbox/PS2/GCN

-Fighting-

First let me say that the number or fighting games released on multiple platforms was very small.

Soul Caliber II - I’m not a big fighting game fan myself but I know that many of you out there are so I’ll include the one title in this genre that I really enjoyed. Soul Calibur 2 is pretty much a graphically updated port of a 1999 Dreamcast game. It did sport some new features and the depth of combat and super tight controls were all great things. My personal favorite part of the game was the console-specific characters you could play as. If you play it on a PS2 you can be Heihachi from the Tekken series. On the Xbox it was Todd McFarlane’s comic anti-hero Spawn. The best one however was the Gamecube version which offered The Legend of Zelda’s hero Link as a playable character. Genius. Xbox/PS2/GCN

That’s it for today folks. Part deux is in the books. Tomorrow I’ll finish up the list with games in the Sports, Racing and Role Playing genres. Until then. Excelsior!

The Gamer Hero

So yesterday I finally jumped on the bandwagon and joined Xbox Live. I know that just about everyone who has a 360 has already signed up and are probably online killing each other as you read this. But there has to be a silent minority of folks who, like me, for whatever reason still haven’t joined. I personally was only waiting to get my Xbox back up and running, but I know that financial constraints and high-speed ISP access issues also keep good gamers down. So what do you need to get started? There are quite a few options available and not all of them are a requirement to playing online.

First up you need a 360. Duh. Got that? Ok next you’ll need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a high speed connection, no dial-up and here’s where it can get tricky. All of your major cable television companies offer a high speed option, this is probably the way to go. For those of you that live outside the service area you should look into a satellite provider like HughesNet or a similar brand. Note: if you plan on using both your PC and Xbox on the same connection at the same time you’ll need a router ($30 and up) as well.

Got your Internet runnin?All right, now do you have a credit or debit card? No? Go to your local retailer (GameStop, Target, wherever you get games) and get yourself a Xbox Live subscription kit or card. If you are trying to do this with a minimum of cash spent then just get a one month card for $7.99 (you can get 3 month and 12 month cards as well). You won’t get a headset but you can get one of those for like 17 bucks at Amazon and save some cash.

If you have a credit card and don’t want to make another trip to the store you can get Live going right away. Connect your console to the ethernet cable coming out of the modem your ISP gave you. Power up your machine and select the Xbox Live tab. Follow the simple instructions, fill out a few screens of info and pick your subscription amount. You will also need a Windows Live ID (a Hotmail account basically), if you don’t already have one it’ll walk you through creating one.

That’s it! Provided you could come up with an original Gamertag, you are all set to take on the world in your favorite games. Most games nowadays have an online multiplayer mode to enjoy, some however offer downloadable content instead. Be forewarned that the vast majority of content in the Xbox Live Marketplace needs to be purchased with Microsoft Points which cost real money to buy. You can add points to your Live account directly through the Marketplace or go to your game store and pick up a pre-paid points card. Points aren’t cheap and in future posts I’ll go over the stuff you should get and the stuff to avoid.

For now I have Perfect Dark Zero and Star Trek Legacy to play and both have online play. Next on my GameFly GameQ is Oblivion:GOTY and Call of Duty 4, so look for me online if you want to play my gamertag is flash3×3.

Here’s to the online revolution.

The Gamer Hero