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Like kick ass video-games? Like Zombies? Well you’re in luck then, because Zombie Apocalypse is a kick ass zombie shoot’em up video game! We’re all familiar with the scenario, it’s the end of the world, the zombies are running, or walking, ragged on the streets and your only duty as a survivor is to do just that, survive.

The game will take you through 55 different levels and scenarios, all of which will be played between a junkyard or graveyard with different types of zombies and such thrown your way. Lighting effects will also differ where areas will be blacked out and your field of vision substantially changed.

Now, when it comes to gauging at these vicious zombies, like most other zombie games you’ll get your chainsaw, hand guns, flamethrowers and uzis, all dependent on the weapon drops throughout the game. When used accordingly and properly, you’ll be able to whipe out your zombie infestation with some ease. It’s also pretty cool that your infected foes can be tossed into wood chippers and other environmental hazards. Overall, the execution style of these zombies is pretty cool and enjoyable.

In the game you get unlimited lives and ammo, so when you die, you’re losing your spot on the leader board, not your actual progress. That’s great and all, but in the end, most people are playing for their leader board spot and bragging rights, so keeping close on your HP is still important.

A great Arcade Shooter at $10, it’s definitely worth purchasing the download if you’re into the whole “killing of the zombie hordes” type deal, otherwise, I’d leave it be. It’s great to be able to play 4 player online, or locally, with some buddies and give it a go, so socially, it’s definitely worth the $10 bucks.

8/10

Sorry to burst your bubble 2k sports fans, but this game isn’t going to be anything special for you avid hockey fans, but, if you’re just looking for a quick pick-me-up hockey game, you’ll have no problem with 2k10. The beauty of this release is you do not really need to know hockey in order to enjoy the game, so for those of you that get most of your hockey knowledge from the limited ESPN coverage, don’t fret, you won’t need to know much to play this one.

So, the game hasn’t changed to much from the previous year. You get most of the same features with added graphics and tweaks, so overall there is a slight improvement to the game. The online-mode has been improved with you now being able to invite a friend to play even in the quick-match mode. This helps so it’s not to big of a pain to play with your buddies. The only problem is lag, which, as well all know, is entirely dependent on how many people you have playing.

Other then the online-mode improvements you still have the ability to run your franchise mode and go for the Cup, or indulge yourself in a quick-match to get the puck going. The options for 3 on 3 hockey are still there, which is a nice feature to play some simple pond hockey, along with the 4 on 4 option.

The game itself has become less demanding control-wise while still having the ease for a fun pass-and-shoot gameplay. Stick tricks are easy to come by without doing massive button combination’s. All you have to do is fiddle with the right joystick to deak and shoot. The speed-boost button also offers a great arcade game feel, which makes setting up one-timers skating down the wing a sinch. Defensemen, no matter how great, aren’t the most formidable opponents, so maneuvering around them isn’t a daunting task.

Overall, the graphics have been improved, but are still behind their times as the goalies seem to have a stranger look to them, and the audio commentary is still a pretty big mess of repeats and funny comments. Since it’s not challenging enough, and changing the difficulty only makes for a faster game, rather than a more intense strategic game, 2k10 won’t keep your attention for long. If you’re looking for a real hockey game, go for NHL 10, otherwise, NHL2k10 isn’t a bad option for a social-non-hockey-loving player.

6/10