X-Box and Lexus Bringing the Game On

A new and innovative video game has been swooping down on most auto junkies and gamers alike as Atari, Inc. (develops interactive games for all platforms and is a third-party publisher of interactive entertainment software in the U.S.) has announced a free download that’s dubbed as “Lexus Car Pack”.

The free download is available on Xbox Live Marketplace for Test Drive Unlimited. Most gamers will be thrilled to experience an automotive rush that Xbox has contributed by hooking up with the Lexus brand. The Lexus Car Pack is one gaming ride for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Atari has unleashed the Lexus GS 450h hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan and Lexus LS 460 premium luxury sedan on Xbox Live Marketplace for free download. Supplementary Lexus vehicles coming soon to Test Drive Unlimited include the SC 430 hard-top convertible and the all-new 2008 LS 600h L which will be the world’s first full hybrid V8 luxury sedan alongside its innovative Lexus parts.

Nique Fajors, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Atari, Inc. enthused that Lexus vehicles are among the finest vehicles on the market nowadays and are appropriate for Test Drive Unlimited, one of the hottest racing games today.

“Atari is committed to providing consumers with a top-notch automotive experience and this free, downloadable Lexus Car Pack for Test Drive Unlimited is another example of that commitment.” Fajors quipped.

Test Drive Unlimited is M.O.O.R. (Massively Open Online Racing) and is loaded with 90 vehicles and one thousand miles of open terrain and a host of online options are also available. Online and offline gamers will have a familiarity of the world’s most impressive and swiftest vehicles around on Test Drive’s Unlimited Hawaiian universe.

It definitely has an enormous online content where racers around the world can challenge other gamers to join them in the virtual paradise of the game’s unrelenting online racing world. Gamers will slot in online challenges and build communities by crafting or joining exclusive members clubs to chat, race and trade cars.

Sure enough, Test drive Unlimited has an unlimited racing possibilities and one of the most comprehensive online racing experiences to date.

Armed Assault ArmA-Geddon

The renowned European developer Bohemia Interactive has meshed a totally great war-like strategy game much to the delight of action-hungry gamers. The tactical shooter ArmA: Armed Assault 1.05 is already available worldwide. The original ArmA was released last year and has created enough buzz for game freaks.

Game description: the game provides players incredible and impressive virtual realism, solid tactics and intense strategy and a whole lot of smashing action. A gamer should rely on basic instincts pertaining to keen insight, gut intuition and a sharp strategic mind if one is to survive on the expansive battlefields. Feeble attempts are discouraged since every decision a gamer makes could mean a life-and-death issue for oneself and for the troops.

ArmA’s several features include extensive multiplayer modules and matches which serve something for every online FPS gamer. Also, it comprises of a large slection of playable military and civilian gear vehicles. The large wheels of those battle tanks will surely be a death-defying thrill for crushing opponents. Most of the vehicles’ auto body parts have been enhanced with great features that are capable of gunning down the forces of evil.

The game also consists of a brand new storyline (fight for freedom), new map covering over 400 sq. km in extreme detail, new modified game engine, comprehensive multiplayer support with join in progress and a customizable game with built-in mission editor.

So if frag-fests and strategizing is your thing, better head over to your nearest game shop and purchase this nifty FPS online game. ArmA’s already garnering an armada from the PC gaming community.

Cheater Mode: Need for Speed Carbon

Remember the previous post I made last month regarding the newest sequel of Need for Speed (NFS) game series? The game was a lot more exciting than I thought with these unlockable cheat codes. New vehicles with aggressive auto body parts will be available in the game depending on the cheat code entered. The Need for Speed: Carbon was the first NFS game series from Electronic Arts to be featured in all of the latest gaming platforms ranging from consoles like PS2, PSP, GBA up to personal computer (PC) version.

Well, forget about the console versions of the Need for Speed: Carbon. Here are some PC cheats for the game (from www.cheathappens.com) to make your gaming experience more exciting (but less challenging). All you need to do is type these cheat codes below at the 'CLICK TO CONTINUE' screen or in the main menu screen of the game. All cheat codes are lower case letters, followed by the cheat result. Enjoy cheating!

canyonalltheway - All Tracks
shinycarsarethebestcars - Chrome Cars
5grand5grand - Castrol Cash
friendlyheadlocksapplied - Unlimited Crew Charge
nosforeverever - Unlimited NOS
slowitdownwhenyouwant - Unlimited SpeedBreaker
givemethechargersrt8 - 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8
givemethedb9 - 2005 Aston Martin DB9
chasingheadlocksappliedrashtalk - Mazda Dealership
speed3foryou - Mazda Speed3
watchoutthebigtruckishere - Dump Truck in Quick Race Mode
bigredfiredrive - Firetruck in Quick Race Mode
trashtalking - Rhino in Quick Race Mode
guesswhoisback - Cross Corvette Z06 in Quick Race Mode
chasingmobile - Corvette Z06 Interceptor in Quick Race Mode
cooperlogofreeforyou - Cooper Tire Logo
pharrellvinylgogo - Pharrell Vinyl
lotsoffreevinyls - NFS: Carbon Special Vinyls
lotsoffreelogos - NFS: Carbon Vinyls
syntecskin - Castrol Syntec Vinyl
inthezoneski - Autozone Vinyl

The Car in Age of Empires I

When I was in high school, the very first version of the Age of Empires and the expansion version, Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome was released.

You probably already know this game but for those who doesn’t, Age of Empires (AoE) is a real-time strategy, multi-player PC game developed and published by Microsoft in 1997. The game is based from the historical happenings and settings of ancient civilization, from the early stone age up to the iron age. The major objectives in the game is to build your chosen civilization type, create your fortress with your peasants, train warriors, upgrade weapons and artilleries, and finally, conquer other fortresses and tribes. Of course, you will also defend your fortress to some other invaders when playing multiplayer online over the internet or in local network.

So what is the most interesting part of this game (but least challenging)? Well, it is the cheat codes for God-like modes. Yeah right, Age of Empires, just like any other game got a bunch of cheat codes to make the game much easier. There are cheat codes to boost your gold and other supplies, build barracks and military units more faster, and even make your foes weaker.

But the weirdest cheat in the game is when you type “big daddy” as the cheat code on the game’s chat box. What would happen if you do this? Well, a type cheat will be activated and a gas-guzzler muscle car that fires missiles from the side view mirror will appear in front of your command center, ready to fight!

The car can be used as your major killing machine during battles. Whoah! Imagine a medieval battlefield with warriors armored with plate mails going on a skirmish bearing only swords, spears, axes, bows, and arrows, and then you’ll see a car launching bunches of missiles at your enemies and buildings. The car can even bump and destroy fortified walls units without even damaging its headlights and tail lights.

Unfortunately, the cheat code was disabled during the release of newer versions of the Age of Empires game series.

Carbon: A New Series of Need for Speed

Do you know the latest installment in the "Need For Speed" series? Well, I haven't yet satisfied my gaming impulses for this new installment but I assure you, this thing you will surely love.

I am talking about "Need for Speed: Carbon", the first from the series to be released for all next generation consoles. The new game is featuring new cars from the world’s famous car makers. You will see how they manage to design the cars identical to the car models they choose. Even the wheels and rims are perfectly made to show a replica of the real life cars.

The Carbon game also features the voice of the Canadian actress and model Emmanuelle Vaugier who gave the life and the voice to the games' new character Nikki, who is the main source of help and ally in the career storyline. Nikki is using a Ford GT and she plays the role of a drafter.

Other characters include the game's chief antagonist Darius who is a stacked deck and is using an Audi Le Mans Quattro and Cross and he is a former Police Sergeant of the Rockport Police Department who lost his job after failing to stop you from escaping Rockport in NFS: MW. Another is Angie, the boss of the gang called 21^st street. She will be using her 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept. Kenji is the leader of Bushido gang who is using Mazda RX-7Mitsubishi as well as a Lancer Evolution IX. And lastly, Wolf who will be using an Aston Martin DB9 and is also a Lamborghini Murcielago owner. Wolf is the boss of the gang called TFK.

Carbon reached the number one spot upon its debut. The game is also available for UK All Format Gaming Chart on its first week of release, beating Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 6.Sony Playstation, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. The particular game is called "Need For Speed: Own City".

Cars and Criminals

Rockstar Games has gotten some flak lately for releasing Bully, another violent game set in a school where your task as a player is to bully school kids while thwarting bigger bullies. But even more controversial (not to mention bloody) is Rockstar's other game, Grand Theft Auto. In a capsule, Grand Theft Auto is The Fast and The Furious crossed with The Godfather. Or better, The Godfather on wheels. You start by doing some legwork for criminal rings and as you climb the ranks, the tasks assigned to you becomes more difficult.

What's Grand Theft Auto without the cars? To explore and move around the vast world of Liberty City, you get to choose from a wide selection of vehicles ranging from vans to ambulances. My favorites, of course, are the sports cars: very useful in outrunning the police and demented rival gangs on wheels.

All these sports cars are speed demons and can take you out of a sticky situation in a cinch. The problem, however, is the controls. It can be a pain when turning corners and dodging turtle cars on the streets. Avoid death by car accident by fine tuning the car controls and other in-game options. Click here for GTA: San Andreas cheats hehehe.

Downgrade: Warcraft 3

I just replaced my computer with an HP Pavillion laptop - it's bye bye to 3d intensive games like Halo for me. Oh well, maybe it's for the best: less distraction from work you know, considering I'm no longer some zit-faced teenager. But darn it! I'm having withdrawal symptons.

Anyway the HP laptop was a good bargain, its got lots of features I didn't expect from a laptop. It can play DVDs without booting up which is kind of cool. The only downside is the laptop can only survive for 2 hours on battery which is really a pain when you're in transit with no power outlets to plug the laptop into.

Anyway, the Pavilion is a media laptop so I tried installing old Warcraft 3 to pacify my itchy fingers. Whadayknow?! It worked just fine! This is why I like playing Blizzard games so much - they publish games that are quite easy on computer resources. I also installed the Frozen Throne and played the Founding of Durotar bonus game on hard for the nth time. I haven't had any decent sleep for the last two days.