Better late then never for a review right? Kevin and I decided to combine our powers and each to part of the review. Kevin covered the single player and the intro to the review and I covered the online part. I have to say Kevin’s is really good…mine…well sounds like a drunken sailor wrote it.

In April of 2008, The Conduit was announced to the world. As a first person shooter for the Wii, many believed it to be a godsend for hardcore gamers. High Voltage Software, the developer of the game promised unparallel graphics as well as creating a top-notch experience that was truly lacking from the majority of most Wii games. Since then High Voltage has done their best to showcase what can be done on the Wii. Now that the game is out, did The Conduit hold up to the standards HVS promised or does this overhyped game crumble upon gamers’ expectations?

The Conduit- Single Player Campaign

The Conduit begins in what appears to be the aftermath of a subway explosion. Michael Ford, a secret service agent, regains consciousness; he then quickly discovers he must fight his way past waves of aliens, known as “The Drudge,” in order to survive. As he navigates through the subway system, he encounters a giant conduit (alien teleportation devices). As Mr. Ford enters the conduit the story flashes to five days in the past.

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Video Games – E3 2009 – Attack of the Show

You’ve got a great idea for a video game movie, but playing video games has ruined your attention span …
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San Mateo, Calif. – Aug 10, 2009 – Time to put your game face on! Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, will release DECA SPORTS™ DS in Spring 2010. Following the landmark success of the original DECA SPORTS and the upcoming release of the sequel DECA SPORTS 2, DECA SPORTS DS is an all-new sports compilation title with ten new games that can now be played on the go! Players will also be able to battle up to six friends in exciting multi-sports competition.

“With the original DECA SPORTS title shipping two million copies worldwide, we felt strongly that the franchise would translate to Nintendo DS™.” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing at Hudson Entertainment. “With ten completely new sports and game sharing, DECA SPORTS DS is going to give gamers and sports enthusiasts everywhere the same great experience they have come to know and love on Wii.”

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — As sports fans and gamers eagerly await the Aug. 14 arrival of Madden NFL 10, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is preparing for what is always one of the biggest video game releases of the year. This week, the retailer is prepping more than 2,500 24-hour stores for a 12:01 am Aug. 14 midnight release of the game. In addition, the retailer is adding celebrity advice on its web site for how to challenge opponents, introducing special offers, and even rolling back the price of flower bouquets to help guys smooth things over with their loved ones once “Madden madness” strikes.

To celebrate the game’s release, Walmart is adding an extra level of fun, with new elements and tips for gamers getting ready for Madden NFL 10:

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