Donkey Conga - Nintendo GameCube
Looking through one of my import supliers in Hong Kong I came across this up comming game title. It looks like another crazy beat related game like Bust a Move 1 & 2, All things Bemani (DDR, BeatMania, DrumMania, Guitar Freaks, etc...), Parappa The Rapper series and other now countless versions of "Uber-Simon." This game looks great. Just pure fun for the family ond the solitary alike. I can't wait for this game to be released!

Official Donkey Konga Commercial - .wmv format, approx 8.3 megs.
(Be sure to look at the whole family... Precious.)

Official Donkey Konga Website - Japanese


Donkey Konga Controller
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Need For Speed: Underground - NGC, XB, PS2
Official EA Games, NFS: Underground Website.

This racing title is amazing to say the least! The copious amounts of botty shaking music is probably the lowest point of this title. Though not as indepth as any part of the Gran Turismo series, it's still quite lush in it's own respects. Many OEM car companies to choose from and many more join the lot in the aftermarket scene. Most racing game buffs usually play their games with an "in cockpit" view, but it almost was impossible to find. In the options it was labeled "close" in the camera section. Once that was adjusted, the immediate removal of the Jean-Claude Van Damme-esque chase cam (for the large jumps and crashes ala Burnout) was the next best thing. Once those total continuity breaking, though fun, effects were removed this game it finally gave off one of the greatest feelings of realistic speed like no other title has given to date. Anyone who loves tuning cars, imports, racing or this "night life" should go out right now and buy this title. If not, at least go rent it and build up your late fees. ^_^

How about some pics?





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Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - NGC
Official Mario Kart: Double Dash Website

The latest in the Mario Kart series boasts some new concepts and ideas it seperates itself from the N64 version as that version did with the SNES version. One of the major additions is the cart and drivers. Yes, drivers. There are 2 characters in your cart now. There are different weight classes in the game. All seperated into light medium and heavy. These basic attriburtes will dictate what type of cart you will drive. Top speeds, acceration and basic cart weight will be determined when both characters are chosen. (This in itself can lead to a review article quite lengthy and beefy. You may want to check out your local game shop for a guide book or go looking on the web at your favorite cheat site.)

Graphically, this game is far superior or it's predecessor, but that's always a given going from one gen console to the next. Another great addition is to the game is ability to play doubles. 2 people, 2 controllers and 1 kart. Yes, one person drives, the other shoots. It's not all Driving Miss Daisy in the back seat either. You have to deal with incomming attacks from front and behind, Physically attacking any drivers riding along side your cart, (and the best part...) controlling the drift after your partner initiates it for that much needed mini-boost. That mode alone is worth it's weight in gold.

What would a new game be on a new sytstem without any type of networking compatibility? Fear not!!! This game can get 8 GCs and 16 people going nuts over one another. The only draw back is that you need 8 copies of the game and 8 TVs. Another, unconfirmed, feature is the usage of "The Warp Pipe" web connectivity feature. Many FAQs on the web refer to this, but nothing has been shown how to use it. If you are stuck with playing it with up to 3 other people,just be sure to play it on the biggest TV you can get. The split screen is pretty brutal on TVsin the 20" range... Even with 2 carts and 2 players. Bad things to find out, but the game is still worth play and even owning. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed at all!




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