Broken Halo

Halo 3 is finally out and gamers can finally finish the fight.

Unfortunatly not without some problems.

There are three versions of the game and people wanting the Limited Edition may find a cruel surprise when they open the case.



That's right, scratch-o-rama. The prongs holding both the game and the bonus disc are extremely weak. This has led to the above situation happening, which is unacceptable in my mind for a game of such magnitude.

Gaming Web sites witnessed this while opening their legendary copies this week. This IGN video shows just how bad the problem can be. Both discs are off the prongs and Hilary Goldstein even comments on how bad they are scratched. Gamevideos also has a video of their unsuccessful unboxing.

For the record, the legendary version that the press received consisted of the limited edition case in the Master Chief helmet. The legendary available to consumers comes in two seperate (and well made) dvd cases.

Thankfully some retailers have reported no problems with their copies of the limited edition. However, the problem does exist and people must decide if the extra content is worth the risk of a scratched game.

For me it's not.

Welcome

Welcome to the first entry in my blog dedicated to the world of technology and video games. Each week I will provide you with the current news from the world of gaming. I will also discuss the releases for the week and post reviews of games I have played.

A week of exciting announcements is ahead of us with the Tokyo Game Show taking place this week in Japan. Ninja Gaiden 2 has already been announced for the 360, and it looks to be just as special as the original Xbox hit. Capcom has already promised a slew of new games to be unveiled on Wednesday. I will touch on all the big announcements next week.

Tony Hawk has reason to fear as a new skateboarding game has emerged. EA has a hit on their hands with skate., which came out last Friday. The game plays very simulation style, which will please fans looking for a real skating game. The demo on the Xbox Live Marketplace helped to push hype to a new level. The innovative flick-it control scheme makes the game play more precise and fun.

A Tony Hawk Proving Ground demo was also released, and you can almost tell that the developers at Neversoft mailed it in after seeing skate. in action. The game feels extremely flat in comparison, and even has less animations than before. We'll have to see if Proving Ground can polish up in the next month. It's going to take alot to overtake the new guy.

I leave you this week with a short preview of what to expect in next weeks entry.