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| ?The announcement was made in Seoul today at the GSTAR 2006FIFA gameshow by Stephen Youngwood, Executive Vice President, Digital Media, MTVNKids and Family Group and Nexon Japan CEO David Lee.Nexon and Neopets will partner to create a newuser experience for MTVN’s Neopets in North America and territories throughoutAsia and Europe.This new service will enhance the current Neopets world, knownas Neopia, by providing users the ability to purchase premium level virtualitems for customization and personalization, in addition to those currentlyavailable on the site.Just before the holiday rush begins to really heat up, Activision is giving DS owners a new Tony Hawk title to sink their teeth into.Back when Nintendo was just getting the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service rolling, the Tony Hawk franchise was the first to offer online play with American Sk8land.The game was a hit and it gave FIFA gamers an early glimpse at what was going to be offered in future online-enabled titles for the Nintendo DS.Now, with the release of Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, we're getting a look at how voice chat can be implemented fully into online gaming for DS FIFA games while also providing a memorable gameplay experience.So does the experiment work, or is it more of a crash and burn? Keep reading to see how we felt.Facts and FeaturesTony Hawk's new adventure for the Nintendo DS.Tons of customization for each playthrough.Great online component.Sharp graphics and sound.Downhill Jam does a great job in the presentation department with rockin' tracks and suitably styled menus.Right from the get go you'll feel right at home if you're a long-time fan of the Tony Hawk franchise; based on the presentation of the game.The online modes are integrated smoothly and are easy to navigate through in order to get playing.From top to bottom the game is presented in a poppy and attractive manner while keeping things simple and intuitive.The gameplay in Downhill Jam is solid.The controls work much better on the DS than you would expect given that the DS hasn't had the best track record for 3D FIFA games that require precision movements.One shouldn't, however, go into the game expecting anything fut 16 coins too similar to what the Tony Hawk franchise has offered in the past.This can be a good thing for those that are looking for a fresh angle on the Tony Hawk franchise, but purists may cry out that it's nothing more than SSX on wheels (which is actually unfair).Instead of methodically approaching ramps, rails, and jumps to rip off your trick combos, you find yourself blasting down a steep hill in a variety of locations where you are a bit more focused on speed than you are on insane tricks.Downhill Jam has you competing against other skaters in a competition to cross the finish line first while racking up points as you descend a steep hill in a variety of environments.Several gameplay modes change up the pace a bit. |
Activision is giving DS owners a new Tony Hawk
