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Game Title	Genre	Release Date	Score (/10)
Assassin's Creed II	Action	11/17/2009	9
Alien Breed Evolution (Ep. 1)	Action	12/16/2009	7
Batman: Arkham Asylum	Action	8/25/2009	10
Battlestations: Pacific	Action	5/12/2009	9
Bayonetta	Action	1/5/2010	9
Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks	Action	10/27/2009	6
Bioshock 2	Shooter	2/9/2010	10
Borderlands	Shooter	10/20/2009	9
Darkest of Days	Shooter	9/8/2009	6
Fight Night: Round 4	Sports	6/30/2009	9
Forza Motorsport 3	Racing	10/27/2009	10
GTA: Episodes from Liberty City	Action	10/29/2009	9
Greed Corp	Strategy	2/24/2010	7
Halo 3: ODST	Shooter	9/22/2009	9
Left 4 Dead 2	Shooter	11/17/2009	9
Mass Effect 2	RPG	1/26/2010	10
NBA 2K10	Sports	10/6/2009	9
Need For Speed: Shift	Racing	9/15/2009	9
NHL 2K10	Sports	9/15/2009	7
Perfect Dark	Shooter	3/17/2010	9
Prototype	Action	6/9/2009	7
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen!	Trivia	11/17/2009	6
Section 8	Shooter	9/1/2009	5
Terminator Salvation	Shooter	5/19/2009	5
The Bigs 2	Sports	7/7/2009	8
Toy Soldiers	Action	3/3/2010	9
UFC Undisputed 2009	Sports	5/19/2009	8
Worms 2: Armageddon	Action	7/1/2009	8

	Type	Score (/10)
BioShock 2 Collector's Edition	Special Edition Game	9
Konnet Power Pyramid	Controller charging station	9
Xbox 360 Starter Pack	Headset, HDMI cable, Remote	9

Indie Game Title	Release Date	Score (/5)
Creed Arena	1/1/2010	3

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Review: Perfect Dark

The Digest: A Nintendo 64 classic makes its way to XBLA and retains all the wonderful qualities that made it a landmark title back in 2000. While the things that defined it as an innovative, landmark game a decade ago are now commonplace and even outdated, the game retains its charm and value as an extremely entertaining FPS with a super hot main character and tons of spirit. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: March 17, 2010 PUBLISHER: Xbox LIVE Arcade DEVELOPER: Rareware ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: FPS PRICE: 800 MS Points ($10) PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Many years ago, a game called Goldeneye 007 defined what multiplayer ...

Review: Toy Soldiers

The Digest: Signal Studios brings gamers back into the muddy trenches of World War One, promising a unique blend of classic RTS elements and real-time control of individual units. Mustard gas, flamethrowers, heavy artillery and even biplanes are all part of your arsenal as you face the enemy in wave after wave. Combined with solid multiplayer, Signal Studios delivers an arcade title that’s perfect for everyone. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: March 3, 2010 PUBLISHER: Microsoft Game Studios DEVELOPER: Signal Studios GENRE: Action ESRB RATING: "T" for Teen PRICE: 1200 MS Points PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Put your foot soldiers, snipers, cavalry, and fighter pilots to the test in ...

Review: Greed Corp

The Digest: A unique turn-based strategy game that will either thrill you to the core or make you want to jam freshly-sharpened pencils in your eyes. To put it right out there - Greed Corp is not a game for those new to the strategy genre. While the premise of the game is rather simple, it has many elements that will drive an unseasoned TPS player to madness without a lot of hesitation. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2010 PUBLISHER: Xbox LIVE Arcade DEVELOPER: Valcon Games LLC / W!Games ESRB RATING: “E” for Everyone GENRE: Strategy & Simulation PRICE: 800 MS Points ($10) PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Turn-based strategy ...

Insane Mass Effect 2 Class Guide

The recommendations in this guide are geared toward the Hardcore/Insanity difficulty. Since almost all enemies have an extra layer of protection or two (Armor/Barrier/Shield), this takes into account which combinations are most effective at stripping away an enemies defense. On the lower level difficulties, where you don’t need to worry about extra defensive layers, then feel free investing points into other abilities such as Pull, Throw, Cryo Blast, etc. When you mainly only need to take into account enemy health, then that’s where classes such as the Adept and Vanguard, shine. ...

Review: Bioshock 2

The Digest: 2K Marin dives back into the depths of Rapture to experience life like never before, as a Big Daddy. As a giant walking through the depths of the unknown, 2K Marin and Digital Extremes deliver all of the excitement from the original game, while improving it, and add a great multiplayer that will be sure to keep you playing this game for months. The Fact Sheet RELEASE DATE: February 9, 2010 PUBLISHER: 2K Games DEVELOPER: 2K Marin, 2K Australia, Digital Extremes, and 2K China ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: Shooter PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Step back into the unforgettable world of Rapture in BioShock 2, ...

Review: Bayonetta

The Digest: Somewhere in some secret lab, someone decided to combine the DNA of Dante from Devil May Cry, Ryu Hayabusa of Ninja Gaiden and Kratos from God of War. The result had to be the creation of one bad ass... Witch. I wouldn’t normally picture a witch carrying guns, but carrying guns on her boots? Yeah, only a witch could pull something like that off. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2010 PUBLISHER: Sega DEVELOPER: Platinum Games ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: Action PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Bayonetta™ is a cinematic, stylized action game from the creative mind of renowned game developer Hideki Kamiya (creator of the ...

Bioshock 2 Collector’s Edition Review

The Digest: I'd like to note right away that I won't be talking about the game at all in this review - one of our other team members is taking care of that soon. This review is specifically about the contents of the Collector's Edition set for Bioshock 2 and whether or not it justifies the additional $40 price tag. In short, the answer is yes. Read on to find out what all it includes, how it is packaged and see photos of the items. This isn't your normal junky bunch of plastic action figures and gimmick items, ...

Indie Review: Creed Arena

The Digest: Like all Indie games, Creed Arena uses a basic premise for the game. This works well as the focus is solely on game play. The dual shooter views come in handy, but they usually cater to the particular weapon you’re wielding. While it is a solid first attempt by developer Safari Studios, there are certainly improvements to be made. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: January 1st, 2010 DEVELOPER: Safari Studios Platform: Xbox LIVE® Indie Games GENRE: Shooter PRICE: 400 MS Points PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Creed Arena is a sci-fi shooter that allows the player to switch between top-down and first person modes. The player fights other ...

Review: Mass Effect 2

The Digest: Mass Effect 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The days of Square Enix ruling this market are long gone as BioWare continues to set the standard for future RPG’s. Improving upon all facets, while fixing many of the problems that plagued the first, the second chapter is leaps and bounds ahead. Using a combat heavy focus with a plethora of new weapons and powers, I can safely move this into one of my all time favorite games. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: January 26th, 2010 PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts ...

Review: Konnet Power Pyramid (Controller Charging Station)

Hello All! Today I’ve got another Xbox360 accessory review for you, this one though is for your controllers. Buying the charge and play kits can be expensive, and it’s cheaper to just buy a battery by itself as we know. The problem here is that you’ll need at least one charging cable, and then if you’ve got four controllers you have to share that cable with all of them so charging can take quite a while. Konnet has sent me over the Power Pyramid Xbox360 Controller Charging Station for review today. The Power ...

Review: Alien Breed Evolution (Episode 1)

The Digest: Famously known for their Worms franchise, developer Team 17 has gone back to their roots. This remake of the Amiga classic does what the title suggests. While improving upon the originals top-down view with an isometric camera angle and improved graphics and sound, Alien Breed Evolution will have you wishing Ripley was right by your side. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: December 16th, 2009 PUBLISHER: Team 17 DEVELOPER: Team 17 ESRB RATING: T (Teen) GENRE: Action PRICE: $10 (800MSP) PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Alien Breed™ Evolution (Episode 1) marks the rebirth of a gaming legend that has laid dormant for years. While the core gameplay remains intact, the technology, ...

Most Anticipated in 2010

With 2009 having wrapped up a strong year in gaming, you can expect more of the same in the next 12 months. While there are a plethora of other games that will garner plenty of attention and praise, here’s a list of what we here at Xbox 360 Digest are most excited for. In chronological order of release date (Confirmed & Expected), hit the jump to see the list. Mass Effect 2 [Editor’s Choice] Release Date: January 26, 2010 Notes: If you played the first Mass Effect, then you should easily understand the hype behind the sequel. However, if you were one of the ...

Review: Xbox 360 Starter Pack

Most of the reviews we’ve done here are games, but I think it’s time we got started with some accessory reviews as well. MobileFun is a company based out of the UK and they carry mobile stuff like phones and accessories. They also carry game related products so they sent me over a nice little, inexpensive starter kit for the Xbox360 for review. It’s aptly named the Xbox 360 Starter Pack and it includes a nice long HDMI cable, full sized headset and a remote that is similar to the Xbox one but only smaller. The price is about $30, ...

Review: Assassin’s Creed II

The Digest: Assassin's Creed II creates a phenomenal sequel, while incorporating the most lethal Italian on this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. The improvements made to the formula established in the first Assassin’s Creed are what will bring new fans into the fold. Now, me writing this review and you reading this review is robbing us of some valuable AC2 time!! THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: November 17th, 2009 PUBLISHER: Ubisoft DEVELOPER: Ubisoft Montreal ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature ...

Review: Borderlands

The Digest: Borderlands has to be one of, if not THE sleeper game of the year. If you’re not prepared, you’ll see the wrong game coming. This is a game that I felt took inspiration from the original Xbox title Deus EX with its brand of RPG/FPS gameplay or as those in the “know” call it, RPS (Role Playing Shooter). I’m not in the “know”, but it says it on the back of the box. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 20th, 2009 PUBLISHER: 2K Games DEVELOPER: Gearbox Software ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature GENRE: RPS (Role Playing Shooter) PRICE: $59.99 PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Featuring extensive co-op integration ...

Review: Forza Motorsport 3

The Digest: After much hype and promise, the Microsoft gem, Forza, has returned for another generation of simulation goodness. Turn 10 has been hitting hard from the very first Forza, and with this latest release, I can assure you that they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 27, 2009 PUBLISHER: Microsoft Game Studios DEVELOPER: Turn 10 Studios ESRB RATING: “E” for Everyone GENRE: Racing PRICE: $59.99 PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Product Overview: Whether it’s an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10, a classic American muscle car like the Ford GT or a hot Asian import like the Nissan 370Z, everyone ...

Review: Left 4 Dead 2

The Digest: Alright, fine... I'll put down my controller long enough to type a review... Today was a prevalent day for Xbox 360 owners, showing us the release of two heavy-hitting sequels. Assassin's Creed 2 was launched, the follow up to the ever-popular and ever-repetitive Crusade action game. Hopes were high that the sequel would retain the joyous elements of the first title, while fixing the things that made it a tedious punch in the face after a few hours. But alas, I am poor, so I am only here to comment about the other big-time release for today: Left ...

Review: Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

The Digest: Another amazing performance from Rockstar. Grand Theft Auto as usual, with a brand new storyline, weapons and vehicles all set in the massive, detailed Liberty City. For the $39.99 price tag, definitely a must-buy. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2009 PUBLISHER: Rockstar DEVELOPER: Rockstar ESRB RATING: “M” for Mature 17+ GENRE: Action PRICE: $39.99 PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City is a brand new standalone retail product that contains two games: -Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned, previously available for download only via Xbox LIVE, and requires a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play. -Grand Theft Auto: ...

Review: NBA 2K10

The Lowdown: The King is back. Several new layers of realism have been added to create the best basketball experience to ever make it to the console. While some minor technical issues hold this title back from reaching it's full potential, this 10th anniversary edition is the basketball game to own. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: October 6th, 2009 PUBLISHER: Visual Concepts DEVELOPER: 2K Sports ESRB RATING: “E” for Everyone GENRE: Sports Simulation PRICE: $59.99 PRODUCT OVERVIEW: NBA 2K10 is raising the bar again with another Championship season. Featuring Kobe Bryant, reigning Finals MVP as the cover athlete, you'll experience all-new gameplay components, out-of-this-world graphics, even more ...