OXM #73 - August 07
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OXM #73 - August 07
I hadn't posted about an OXM magazine for some time but with such great games featured in it I thought I would let people know the content.
Demos:
Eternal Sonata
Dirt
BlackSite Area 51
Forza 2
Live Arcade:
Double Dragon
Jetpac Refueled
Luxor 2
Video Showcase:
UT III Trailers
Tour UT III
They have a article about Halo 3 but anyone who was in the Beta would not find too much new info. Other games covered in minor detail are SC: Conviction, Mercenaries 2 and COD4.
The Bourne Conspiracy and BioShock get some nice coverage.
Now I'm off to try out Eternal Sonata!
Demos:
Eternal Sonata
Dirt
BlackSite Area 51
Forza 2
Live Arcade:
Double Dragon
Jetpac Refueled
Luxor 2
Video Showcase:
UT III Trailers
Tour UT III
They have a article about Halo 3 but anyone who was in the Beta would not find too much new info. Other games covered in minor detail are SC: Conviction, Mercenaries 2 and COD4.
The Bourne Conspiracy and BioShock get some nice coverage.
Now I'm off to try out Eternal Sonata!
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Originally Posted by TimeandTide
Are these just demos?
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I've thought about picking this up a few times, but most (if not all) of these demos are available for free on the marketplace (in one region or another). I just can't bring myself to spending $10 on a couple exclusive gamerpics and that other ongoing game thing they have on there which I know next to nothing about.
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
I've thought about picking this up a few times, but most (if not all) of these demos are available for free on the marketplace (in one region or another). I just can't bring myself to spending $10 on a couple exclusive gamerpics and that other ongoing game thing they have on there which I know next to nothing about.
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
My theory is that I'd rather spend money on knowing about upcoming games than spend that money of shitty games that I regret buying. 20.00 for a year isn't too bad since it informs me on what games are like and what will be worth my time. I subscribe to IGN as well. While I may not always trust their reviews I love having access to guides and a steady stream of info.
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
My theory is that I'd rather spend money on knowing about upcoming games than spend that money of shitty games that I regret buying. 20.00 for a year isn't too bad since it informs me on what games are like and what will be worth my time. I subscribe to IGN as well. While I may not always trust their reviews I love having access to guides and a steady stream of info.
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
My theory is that I'd rather spend money on knowing about upcoming games than spend that money of shitty games that I regret buying. 20.00 for a year isn't too bad since it informs me on what games are like and what will be worth my time. I subscribe to IGN as well. While I may not always trust their reviews I love having access to guides and a steady stream of info.
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Originally Posted by taffer
The "news" in magazines has usually been posted online a month before.
Case in point, I just got the new Nintendo Power today with a full page on Manhunt 2! Wow. What's that game about?
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Case in point, I just got the new Nintendo Power today with a full page on Manhunt 2! Wow. What's that game about?
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Originally Posted by taffer
I wonder... was it strictly a preview or did it mention anything about the AO rating and UK banning? Maybe that will be their "news" for next month's issue.
Magazines do get exclusives though. In fact, I believe that print-magazines were the only ones able to get a recent hands on of Metroid Prime 3 at Nintendo Gamers Day.
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There's still some exclusives that are reserved for magazines, such as Fallout 3 in Game Informer with some info that isn't really online. But in those cases, it's easier just to stop by Barnes & Noble and read any specific articles.
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Originally Posted by taffer
I wonder... was it strictly a preview or did it mention anything about the AO rating and UK banning? Maybe that will be their "news" for next month's issue.
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Originally Posted by SteelgearX
I love magazines... I don't have a computer in the bathroom, yet.
I tend to pass the disc off to a few buddies so they can all check out the demos. Then the magazine after a nice read heads to the bathroom.
And it's very true about magazines always getting special info. There are always people posting scans of magazine articles that include info we haven't seen online yet. I just wish they were always high resolution scans that I could read without the help of a magnifying glass.
Today I was dying to have The Darkness show up in my mailbox. It didn't but the OXM showing up was a nice surprise that made up for it....for now. Most of the pages I'll skip over and I'll disagree with some of the reviews. It almost seems like a waste till I realize that 2.00 for this magazine each month saved me from total boredom today.