Ever get the sinking feeling that you’re missing something in your game collection?  Well get ready to dive on in to the submarine world of Naval Assault: The Killing Tide.  Coming soon, as in June 15th, 2010, players will be able to test their skills in various watery battles.

All submarines have each been created exclusively for Naval Assault: The Killing Tide with varying degrees of speed, turn rates, depth change, weaponry and more. Players will learn to adapt their strategy as they utilize each craft’s strengths and weaknesses in battles against oil tankers, cargo ships, destroyers, frigates and battleships through multiple combat zones.

I’m not sure if there was a game like this on the last generation of consoles, but they’re saying that this is the first one for this generation of consoles.  Here’s some more about what the game will include.

Naval Assault: The Killing Tide tells the story of the Allied submariner effort against Axis forces across the key naval warzones of World War II. Players will captain an arsenal of Naval submarines against enemy warship assaults both above and below the water’s surface. In Naval Assault: The Killing Tide, players will need a healthy dose of stealth and cunning as well as sharp shooting deck gun and torpedo skills to successfully destroy the enemy fleets in the 30 missions throughout the game. Naval Assault: The Killing Tide will support single player and up to four player online multiplayer modes.

So ease those knots in your stomach by jumping headfirst into the waters of Naval Assault: The Killing Tide.

Ok, So here’s the deal.  Netflix sent me four 1 month trial codes for me to giveaway to friend and family.  Since none of my close friend or family are interested right now, I’d like to make some new friends to give these too.  If you’d like one of these codes, simply comment below.  Be sure to use a valid e-mail address or I won’t know how to send you the code.  Friday May 7th at 4:00 PM Central US time I will draw names.

A charging base for the PS3 arrived at my house not that long ago.  So I did what any person would do, I plugged it in.

Features:

• Rapidly charges 2 PS3 controllers simultaneously
• Store and charge your controllers in one place
• Includes 2 USB charge adaptors for quick and convenient use
• Plug into any wall outlet or place conveniently in an entertainment center
• Powered by a standard wall plug; no USB port required
• Compact design
• Keep your controllers fully charged, organized and ready for use

Pros:

• USB adapters stay firmly on the controller
• USB adapters are clear and allow the controller number indicator light to be seen through it
• Charger ac/dc adapter is removable (For whatever purpose that may have)

Cons:

• Indicator lights are extremely bright
• Extremely bright indicator lights stay on even while no controllers are charging

So this charger does everything it says it does.  The USB adapter they have fits very nicely into the port and is fitted to the curve of the controller.  I was surprised that it did not feel loose at all when it was plugged in.  This is much, much better than plugging into the PS3 itself.  I would say that this device is most definitely worth its price, which itself is an added bonus!

Another episode of Power Up! taking a look at Super Mario Bros 3.

I’m a big fan of using re-chargeable batteries and an even bigger fan of specially made re-chargeable batteries for my consoles’ controllers.  So without further ado,  I present to you the Nyko Charge Base 360, specially made by Nyko to keep your Xbox 360 controllers charged and ready to go.

Features:

• Drop-in design allows for easy and rapid recharging of wireless controllers
• 2 custom NiMH rechargeable batteries supply up to 25 hours of play time
• Rapid recharge base stores two wireless controllers
• Plugs into any wall outlet for a faster charge than USB
• LED charge indicator lights
• Design matches the décor of the Xbox 360 console and controllers

Pros:

• Setting the controllers in is really easy.
• Indicator lights display whether your controller is charging or fully charged with different colors
• Indicator lights do not stay lit when controllers are not on base
• 2 hour charge time per controller

Cons:

• Doesn’t allow for battery only charging, needs to have battery in a controller
• Bright indicator lights (only bad if you like dark rooms or don’t have an out of the way spot for it)
• 4 hour charge time for 2 controllers, wish it would charge one and then the other.

The pros for this device really do out-weigh the cons.  If you’ve got two controllers that need charging, this is a great way to always keep them ready to go.  I really, really appreciate the fact that the indicator lights don’t stay lit all the time.  During charging the lights can be bright, so if I were a person who preferred a darker room I would place this somewhere where the lights wouldn’t be intrusive.  You are almost better of charging one controller first, and then the other controller.  Sure, it is still 4 hours total charge time, but at least 1 would be ready after 2 hours.  Over all though, this is a great charger and I feel that is comes at a great price as well.