Gaming

XBOX 360 Kinect

Gets gamers active and all the way involved with their games. However, unlike the Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect recognizes users body motions and facial expressions without the help of a controller. Now it’s just you, your friends and your TV. No controller, no cords everything is completely hands-free.  Welcome to the future. Available at ‘Games On’ in Pacific Beach 299.

SONY Playstation 3

PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it’s high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you’ve never dreamed possible – a place where you can play beyond. All consoles, accessories and every game in the world Available at ‘Games On’ in Pacific Beach

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!

Rock Band 3 features a new “Pro” mode, designed as a learning tool to accurately mimic playing of real instruments. The Pro Guitar the closest thing to a real guitar without being a real guitar. Pro Drums allows for three extra cymbals to be added to the drum kit NEW! For the first time ever, a keyboard is added to the band. Up to seven players can rock together for the ultimate social gaming experience. www.gameson.us

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood PS3

The critically acclaimed single-player experience of Assassin’s Creed is back and better than ever as Ezio returns in an epic struggle against the powerful Templar Order. Now a legendary Master Assassin, Ezio must journey into Italy’s greatest city, Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy. Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood that will rally to his side. Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood offers a never-before-seen multiplayer layer. Players can help the Templars by using Abstergo to train in the art of Assassination to eliminate the Assassins once and for all. Players can choose from a wide range of unique characters, each with their own signature weapons and assassination techniques, and match their skills against other players from all over the world in different game modes. Genre: Action – Publisher: Ubisoft -Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Available at Games On: 59. Rated M for Mature: Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence

Call of Duty: Black Ops Xbox360 / PS3 / Wii / PC

Hear the call of duty once again with this seventh entry in this blockbuster first-person shooter franchise. Call of Duty: Black Ops takes you deep behind enemy lines into the world of deniable operations as a member of an elite special forces unit engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts across the globe. With access to a variety of exclusive weaponry and equipment, your actions will tip the balance during the most dangerous time period mankind has ever known. Genre: First-Person Shooter – Publisher: Activision – Developer: Treyarch

Rock Band 3 Wii / Xbox360 / DS

Rock Band 3 is a classic music game. In fact it’s quite possibly the best party game on earth, a great solo pastime, and a potential entry-point into a lifelong artistic pursuit – how many games can you say that about? While no game can be all things to all people, Rock Band 3 comes close. It is both a great party game and an entirely hardcore music game experience. Up to seven people (three vocalists, keys, guitar, bass and drums) of any skill level can jam at once. The ultimate social and interactive music game. Featuring innovative game modes and instruments,  Rock Band 3 has something for everyone. Master an instrument through the gameplay fun of Rock Band Pro, add another member to your band with a keyboard controller, or experience 83 new hits from 83 unique bands, along with your current library of songs from the over 1,500 songs available to date and counting.  Genre: Music – Publisher/Co-Publisher: MTV Games / Electronic Arts – Developer: Harmonix