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FIFA 12 | First Impressions From Gamescom.

FIFA 12 is finally revealed to the public at Gamescom in Cologne. Hear what they think of the game.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution: NOW AVAILABLE AT SKOOBS

After blowing critics away, The long awaited sequel to one of PC gaming's most iconic franchises, Deus Ex, hits our shelves this Friday morning, big gaming rags have published their reviews for the game. Suffice to say that it has been met with an exceptionally positive response, with most publications giving it over 90/100.

 Deus Ex: Human Revolution is avalaible now at SKOOBS on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011: AVAILABLE NOW AT SKOOBS

Official video game of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, released today on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is now available at SKOOBS.


GAME REVIEW.

For the first time in the series of rugby games developed by HB Studios, the title will have a 'Player editor'. The game will feature all major international squads, including the 20 nations competing in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. 

 

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Nintendo 3DS Price Drop At SKOOBS

Core Gaming Systems has reduced the South African trade price of the Nintendo 3DS for you by a third since 12 August 2011, as part of a global trade price reduction initiative. The ultimate price to you is, of course, determined by retailers, however we look forward to you benefiting from much lower retail prices.

This may just be your chance to get your hands on a Nintendo 3DS at a cheaper rate and enjoy the current titles available in our store.

Existing and future 3DS owners can also look forward to new titles launching soon, which include Starfox 64 (16 September), Super Mario and MarioKart before the end of the year.

Our price for the Nintendo 3DS is now only R1899

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review Roundup

Human Revolution blows critics away, augmented-high-fives all around
The long awaited sequel to one of PC gaming's most iconic franchises, Deus Ex, hits local retail shelves this week Friday, and all the big gaming rags have begun publishing their reviews of the game. Suffice to say that it has been met with an exceptionally positive response, with most publications giving it over 90/100.

Billed as a first-person action-RPG, Deus Ex: Human Revolution takes place in 2027, 25 years before the original game. Biomechanical augmentations are the order of the day, and players will be able to customize protagonist Adam Jensen as they progress through the storyline. There will be numrous pathes to approaching objectives, including "combat", "stealth", "hacking" and "social".

Destructoid 9.5/10
With its flowing, open approach to mission structure, thoroughly engrossing story and gorgeous visuals, this is the kind of game that all others should strive to be. While there are some elements that don't feel quite as developed as they should have been, and augmentation is more Hobson's choice than true choice, Human Revolution provides a level of quality that only the most adamant cynic could fail to be impressed by. More importantly, it is everything a fan of Deus Ex could want in a game.

Joystiq 4.5/5
An imperfect, complex and ambitious reminder of what a game can be when it's unafraid.


Edge Magazine 90/100
From its sluggish, restrictive start, Human Revolution opens into a world of scintillating possibility in which your actions' significance reaches far into the future. And with something like that difficult future approaching fast, Human Revolution achieves a rare accolade: it's not just a great game, but a timely one.

PC Gamer 94/100
A dark, cool, and beautiful revival of an incredible game.

1UP A
It's rare that I play a game that doesn't just let me play the way I like, but actually showers me with prizes for doing so, and I love it.


Strategy Informer 9.5/10
Challenging, addictive, immersive... provided you like stealth-based action – there hasn't been an action/RPG this good in a long while.


Ars Technica "Buy"
Although the game world has plenty of room for more stories told by future titles, this story comes to a very definitive end. That's something rare in big-budget games today, especially when they take place in an established franchise. But a real conclusion just confirms why this game deserves so much praise: by the end of the game's impressively long run time, you're left satisfied by the story and the characters within it.

Eurogamer 9/10
But the important point is that Deus Ex: Human Revolution is one of those rare games that knows you can't be perfect all the time, and that you have the right to change your mind about your actions later. It just wants to be played with and enjoyed - and when you finish, you just want to play with it again.


IGN 9/10
While Deus Ex: Human Revolution can't be the revelation that Deus Ex was in 2000, it's an achievement nonetheless. It's a visionary, considered piece of work, and while my thoughts drift to the things that could have been and the compromises made due to the possibilities of video games in 2011, they're just as quick to consider playing through it again. Human Revolution is a smart, rewarding piece of transhumanist noir that does justice not just to Deus Ex, but to the fiction that inspired it.

Gamespot 8.5/10
This is an extensive (20-plus hours) game that by the very nature of its complexity invites replay. It is true that many of its individual elements don't withstand close inspection. But those elements add up to an impressive and absorbing adventure that invites you to improvise.


Videogamer 9/10
Perhaps the strongest compliment I can pay Eidos Montreal is this: with its grand design, dynamic play and sheer wealth of ideas - not to mention its old-fashioned pre-occupation with air vents - Deus Ex: Human Revolution is reminiscent of the best efforts from the golden era of PC gaming at the end of the 90s.



................Deus Ex: Human Revolution is being released on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.....................

FIFA 12 Trailer [HD]

* New player impact engine: EA Sports released the video of FIFA 12, demonstrating the new "Impact Engine." This engine improves the collision variety, accuracy and momentum preservation.
* Tactical defending: All-new Tactical Defending fundamentally changes the approach to defending by placing equal importance on positioning, intercepting passes and tackling.
* Precision dribbling: Players can now dribble whilst shielding, meaning you can still move around the pitch whilst holding players off, rather than being rooted to the spot. Close control has been added below jogging as a way of allowing players to take smaller, more frequent touches, keeping the ball closer and keeping tighter control. Players will now be much more aware of their surroundings. As an example, players in possession near the touchline will understand that they’re there, and keep tighter control of the ball to stop it running out of play.
* Localization: FIFA 12 will be the first in the series to be released in Arabic, with Essam El Shawaly and Abdullah Mubarak Al-Harby providing the commentary

Official FIFA 12 Covers

The next installment of the highly popular and extremely addictive football game that hits stores on September 30th. Once again it’s Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney on the front, though this time he is joined by Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, a deal which would suggest is a huge endorsement for the season he has had.

The international versions of the games will feature either Wayne Rooney or Real Madrid’s Kaka (those two were last year’s UK line-up) alongside Phillppe Mexes in France, Gerard Pique in Spain, Giampaolo Pazzini in Italy, Mats Hummel in Germany and more. ( whatculture.com )

Generic Cover (Wayne Rooney & Kaká)


Australian Cover (Wayne Rooney,Tim Cahill & Kaká)


Australian Cover (Wayne Rooney & Jack Wilshere)



Italian Cover (Wayne Rooney,Giampaolo Pazzini & Philippe Mexès)


Spanish Cover (Gerard Pique & Xabi Alonso)


French Cover (Wayne Rooney,Karim Benzema& Philippe Mexès)


Russian Cover ( Aleksei Berezutski & Kaká )


A little advice to FIFA 12 gamers… those players mentioned above are likely to be the best players on the game, an added boost in stats thanks to their sponsorship deal.


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