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In “Halo: Reach,” players experience the fateful moments that forged the “Halo” legend. It’s the story of Noble Team, a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers, and their final stand on planet Reach, humanity’s last line of defense between the terrifying Covenant and Earth. This darker story is echoed by grittier visuals amid a backdrop of massive, awe-inspiring environments. Characters, enemies and environments are rendered in amazing detail by an all-new engine designed to deliver epic-scale encounters against the cunning and ruthless Covenant.
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Halo Reach

Once the campaign is over, the battle continues online with an unparalleled multiplayer experience that expands on the award-winning suite of features that helped define the Xbox LIVE experience.1

The “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta, on track to be the largest beta program of its kind on any console, is expected to see millions of participants when it begins May 3. Players can access the multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE through the “Halo 3: ODST” disc.2

Synopsis
Get ready to plunge into the lush and deadly world of the Italian Renaissance, an era of arts, riches and murderous conspiracy. Assassin’s Creed II introduces you to Ezio, a new assassin carrying on the deadly lineage of his forebears. Confront an epic tale of power and corruption as you hone your assassin’s art, wielding weapons and instruments designed by the legendary Leonardo da Vinci himself in this gripping and deadly sequel.

Key Game Features:

* Explore the deadly, shadowed world of the assassin with new assassin Ezio
* Roam freely through the lush and dangerous world of Renaissance-era Italy
* Do whatever it takes to complete your missions in the game’s all-new open world and mission structure
* Thrive in an environment rich with power, revenge and conspiracy
* Practice your assassin’s art with all-new weapons and instruments created by Leonardo da Vinci

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Assassins Creed II

This is the first and apparently complete guide on Final Fantasy XIII. For your money, you get over 270 glossy, 8.5×11″, full color, beautifully illustrated pages that, as far as I can tell cover EVERYTHING that you’d ever want to know about the game except for most of spoilers – the assumption is that you do NOT want to see spoilers.

The book is divided into six main section and an Index:

- QUICKSTART – things you need to know as you start the game and for the first few hours of play.

- WALKTHROUGH – the bulk of the book (over 120 pages). It has all the maps, all the scripted encounters – and much of FFXIII is tightly scripted. It’s a good thing to have whenever you get stuck and discouraged. The authors promise that spoilers were kept to a minimum.

- STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS – here you get hints on tactics and strategy, hidden games mechanics are covered, everything there is to know about the Crystarium and Paradigm features. It’s page after page after page of illustrated data that help you get insights on how to develop your character and how your team is likely to perform under various paradigms. I can’t say that I understand all the graphs and charts at this time but I expect to visit the chapter more and more as I advance deeper into the story.

- INVENTORY – every item you equip affects the outcome of the battle and this chapter has it all, complete with tips and with the mind-boggling charts where dozens if not hundreds of items are analyzed and evaluated. In addition, each character’s weapons are analyzed separately.

- BESTIARY – If you didn’t know, it turns out that there are 240 monsters you are likely to meet and here you can see exactly what they look like and what their strengths and vulnerabilities are.

- EXTRAS – it’s a checklist of side and optional quests. There are also a few pages on trophies but, most interestingly you get the actual story of the 13 FFXIII days, all followed by a few more pages dedicated to ‘analysis and speculation’. And, if you are someone who bothers to actually read ‘the signs’, you get a Cocoon-to-English alphabet decoder.

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Final Fantasy XIII: The Complete Official Guide

From the Manufacturer
Redeem points through the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace to crank your favorite games up a notch with add-ons like new songs, maps, levels and more. You also can download HD movies or TV shows for an instant movie night or pick up and play arcade games the whole family will love.

Xbox LIVE 1600 Microsoft Points gives you ability to redeem on Xbox LIVE:
# Game add-ons: songs, maps, levels, characters and more
# HD movies and TV shows in 1080p
# Connect with friends using Facebook
# Full Xbox 360® Games on Demand
# Xbox LIVE Arcade games
# Avatar fashions and Props

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Xbox 360 Live Points Card

Product Features
Edition: 120 GB

* HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality that provides both 1080p output resolution, and instant in-synch connectivity between your PS3 and other Sony HDMI enabled products without the use of multiple remote controls.
* A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient.
* Includes a Dualshock 3 wireless controller and a built-in 120GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos.
* Built-in Wi-Fi for connectivity anywhere and multiple media format compatibility, including Blu-ray for crystal clear video on High-Definition TVs, CD-ROM, DVD, and others.
* Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN).

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PlayStation 3

Product Features
Color: Black

* Pressure sensors that rumble with each action making every impact feel like you’re right in the game
* Sixaxis highly sensitive motion technology senses your every move
* Features Bluetooth technology for wireless game play
* The PlayStation 3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time
* Can be charged at any time through the PlayStation 3 system using the controller’s USB cable

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DualShock 3 Wireless Controller

Story and Gameplay
Like the original Battlefield: Bad Company game, Bad Company 2 is a first-person shooter following the exploits of Company “B” of the US Army’s 222nd Battalion. In this new adventure, the more mature yet still infamous company of misfits are tasked with interceding in a series of conflicts that have the potential to ignite of a new World War. Game environments cover snowy mountains, all the way to jungles and deserts.

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Story
The storyline of Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare left off. The ultranationalist Russian leader Zakhaev has been eliminated, but it seems that his lieutenant, Vladimir Makarov, is an even bigger danger. Having made a successful play for power, Intel indicates that he is extending the reach of his influence well beyond the borders of Mother Russia, causing a stir in the international community and prompting the involvement of Task Force 141. Task Force 141 is an elite multinational unit made up of Navy Seals, Delta Force operatives, British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are Sergeant Gary “Roach” Sanderson, with the hero of Call of Duty 4, “Soap” MacTavish, promoted to Captain, making an appearance as an NPC (non-player character) and your commanding officer. The elimination of Makarov and his underlings at any cost is your number one priority, regardless where the fight occurs.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Product Features
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

* All playable Street Fighter IV characters are unlocked right out of the box, and traditional “2D” Street Fighter six-button gameplay.
* Enhanced online play featuring new modes: Team Battles, Endless Battle and Replay Channel.
* More classic Street Fighter characters re-imagined for a new generation of gamers, including favorites DeeJay, T Hawk, Guy, Cody and Adon.
* Utilize the Tae Kwon Do style for the first time with the new challenger, the mysterious female fighter Juri.
* The return of the classic car and barrel bonus stages made popular in Street Fighter II. (available in both arcade and challenge modes)
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Super Street Fighter IV

Product Features
Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Standard

* A unique co-op mode known as “Prologue” featuring an exclusive story mode full of new characters, settings, four exclusive maps and more. It is only available within Conviction’s Co-op mode.
* A full arsenal of cutting-edge technologies like the Last Known Position system, that allows you to outflank foes and set traps, and the Mark and Execute feature that allows you to tag enemies and environments for elimination.
* A unique storytelling style that keeps you on the edge of your seat as you navigate the explosive world of a renegade agent where trust is impossible and justice requires you to go above the law.
* A revolutionary new graphic direction delivering an utterly seamless gameplay experience that¿ll keep you totally engrossed in the story of Sam Fisher.
* Xbox LIVE support made up of addictive multiplayer modes, content downloads, messaging and voice support and more designed to amp up the dramatic intensity like never before.

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction