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SOCOM: What’s the new patch like?

SOCOM: What’s the new patch like?

Dec 12, 2009

I recently wrote a post on whether SOCOM: Confrontation was worth a look-in while we wait for new toys to play with at Christmas (Yes, I am still waiting for Modern Warfare 2!) It really does seem like now is as good a time as any to get into SOCOM if you missed out the first time round. The new patch has added a decent amount of fresh playability and cleaned up...

Assassin’s Creed 2: World’s Shortest Review

Assassin’s Creed 2: World’s Shortest Review

Dec 11, 2009

Sometimes, here at NZ:RAW, it’s time to go to the pub. For that reason, I have decided to write the world’s shortest review. Assassin’s Creed 2 is what you get when Shakespeare, The Matrix, The Da Vinci Code and Infamous all get together and have a child. And the child likes parkour/free running. This is a good thing. Enjoy this quick video...

How To Get Free Playstation Demo Codes

How To Get Free Playstation Demo Codes

Dec 8, 2009

Today we got an e-mail from Playstation with an exclusive free download code for the God of War 3 demo. I spoke to some mates and they said they hadn’t received any e-mails from Playstation since opening their PSN account. Not getting any promo codes yourself? Here’s what you need to do to get beautifully crafted promo e-mails: First off, obviously,...

SOCOM: Confrontation – Still worth a look?

Can’t afford MW2 just yet? Need something low-cost to satisfy your thirst until Christmas? Haven’t tried SOCOM yet? Now is the time! Search through the PS3 or SOCOM forums and you’ll find a hell of a lot of people that have a problem with SOCOM. SOCOM Confrontation is the child we all love to hate. Ask any veteran players if it’s worth a...

Borderlands Review

Borderlands Review

Nov 22, 2009

Borderlands. The bad-boy of current releases. We’ve all heard of it but how does it stand up against the current competition out there? I’m now up to around level 22 and can understand the ins and outs of the game a lot more than when I started. At the beginning, it’s pretty tough to do any decent damage to anyone. Despite starting with the...

Borderlands First Impressions

Borderlands First Impressions

Nov 20, 2009

As my local DVD/Game rental store had run out of MW2 copies, I figured I’d finally give Borderlands a go. I’d heard a lot of positive feedback from clan mates and so was keen to check it out. While I was downloading the latest (frikkin’) PS3 system update I set up a single player game and got stuck in. The intro video was pretty smart and was a...