GTA gets rating change

Apparently because of someone's mod (called "hot coffee"), ESRB has revoked the Mature rating given to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and replaced it with an Adults-Only rating. The mod unlocked sexually explicit minigames within San Andreas, thus the game's rating changed to "AO". This will effect games already produced. Rockstar will stop production of that version of the game, delete the content, and re-produce the game for an "M" rating.

Worms are invading!

Worms is invading a portable system near you! That's right, Worms is coming to the PSP and DS in two all new Worms games in classic 2D style! No details were given, but here are some screens of the PSP version in action!




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What if the 360 was black?

It would probably look like this. Although this is not an official picture, but rather a fan-made render, it could paint some picture of the future. There is a chance of the 360 getting released in black. After all, it's the color of the beta kits (as seen in the picture below- compared to the Xbox beta kit).

The DS gets Rare!

It's official! The company Rare (now owned by Microsoft), has set up a team to develop games for the DS! Now maybe we'll see a true hand-held Banjo-Kazooie!

Xbox gets TLC!

The Lost Chapters, that is! That's right, Fable: The Lost Chapters will be available for the Xbox this September as a Platinum Hits title for $19.99! This is great news because I really wanted the game- but not on the PC!

Jade Empire

Just a quick note: Jade Empire is now $30! If you don't already own this one, get it now! Not only was it voted the best RPG on Xbox, but it's also the highest rated Xbox game* (9.9)! I suggest getting the Limited Edition (it's the same price).



*Views only reflect those of the IGN staff. Although, the game got stellar reviews from every magazine and website.

It's here!

The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack was released today (online; it'll be in stores Thursday)! Get the final five maps for $12, and the other four (if you don't already have them) for free! Mine's downloading right now! So what are you waiting for!? Stop playing Conker for a few minutes and boot up Halo 2!

I've been holding out

Sorry I've been holding out on the reviews. I've actually got a lot of 'em. I've done so because of a recent merger proposition with my good friend Raider Bear (bearsreview.blogspot.com). Keep in mind that this will only effect Viewpoint. Gameweb will remain the same. The new site should have twice the content as well as movie reviews. I'll keep you updated on that.

In other news: I just realized last month was Gameweb's half birthday! If you recall, Gameweb was created on December 22 of last year. The perfect Christmas gift for any gamer! June 22 was the six month mark. It'll be one in December. I hope to continue the excellent coverage (Go ahead, check around the web. You won't find any site with as much news!), and I hope for many more birthdays to come!

Happy half birthday Gameweb!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Fourth of July everybody! Here's some ways to celebrate:
1. Go read my new reviews.
2. Go to your local Circuit City for the Fourth of July sale. They have games on sale for $10 that are usually $50!
3. Eat junk food!
4. Watch the Twilight Zone marathon on the Si Fi channel.

And remember; it's good to live in America... unless you live in Japan. Because they get more games than us, and they come out sooner!

Review- Kirby Canvas Curse

Brilliant.

Lowdown:

Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Stylus Platformer
Price: (varies) $30-$40
Players: 1

The mold has been broken, and I love it! There should be more games like this! The whole point of the game is to get Kirby through levels of the game using only the stylus to build rainbows for him to ride on. Tap an enemy and they get stunned. Tap Kirby and he speeds up. Speed into an enemy to copy his power and tap Kirby to use it. The whole system works beautifully. The game itself is pretty easy until you get into the later levels (where Kirby is being pushed to the right side of the screen, and you have to tap bombs to blow up walls to prevent him from getting smashed). Boss battles are a little different. Each time you beat a world (three levels), you get to choose one of three boss games. There's a breakout style game, a racing game, and a drawing game. Once you beat it twice, it becomes availabe as a minigame in which you can try for some high scorage. Another cool aspect of the game are the collectible medals. There are six in each level. Three you find and three you win by completing the level in a certain amount of time or using the least ink possible. With these you can unlock cool extras like bead lines, instead of rainbows, music, and even the ability to play as Meta Knight.
I enjoyed Kirby very much. Even though it's short and kind of easy, it's a unique title that should not be missed! The only downside? No multiplayer. Bummer.
Breakdown:
Graphics: One of the best looking Kirby games ever! - 10
Sound: Awesome! New tunes, remixed ones, and classics! - 10
Control: Stylus control is awesome! - 10
Lasting Appeal: Short. Unlockables will last you a while-but not too long. - 8.6
Overall: 9.5