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Posted on September 1, 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum at IGN.com I won't be playing Batman: Arkham Asylum anytime soon because I don't have the console required to do so, but that doesn't mean I haven't been looking forward to it. It's a mix of excitement...
Posted on June 15, 2009
Prototype is out. Is it good? Is it playable? Do the controls suck? Does it turn you into a god? Video Games | Prototype | ReviewXBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii The key thing to remember here is...
Posted on March 18, 2009
What's better than Lara Croft? The latest DLC for Tomb Raider: Underworld answers that: two Laras! The formidable explorer is taking the back seat to make way for her doppelganger in Lara's Shadow. In the game, you play as...
Posted on March 4, 2009
My first introduction into the Star Ocean series was through the third one, Till the End of Time. I feel a certain attachment to it because it provided the distraction I sorely needed at the time. Because of that, I...
Posted on February 23, 2009
Puzzle Quest is the puzzle/RPG hybrid that proved to be a hit among casual and hardcore fans. The premise was ridiculously simple: match gems like any other casual game out there and you get your points. The RPG element...
Posted on February 22, 2009
Dawn of War 2 has a lot to live up to. The original and its expansions have all been critically-acclaimed, raising the bar for RTS games. Its emphasis on squad-based tactics brought gameplay down to infantry units instead of...
Posted on February 20, 2009
We've been previewing it for months. One of the highly-anticipated titles of the year is finally here. Street Fighter 4 is out. Here are excerpts from a review: Loved Controls It only takes a moment with the game, a...
Posted on February 16, 2009
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball is among the top guilty pleasure games out there. It's a prime example of the questionable genre, but it's there to appeal to male gamers everywhere. Following its footsteps is OneChanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad,...
Posted on February 2, 2009
To say that Resident Evil 5 has big shoes to fill in is an understatement. The last installment, Resident Evil 4, resurrected the troubled series from the depths of repetition. The game that was synonymous with survival horror recycled the...
Posted on November 26, 2008
The game may look a little quirky and a little kiddy, but it turns out that Ninjatown for the Nintendo DS is actually a really good game. In essence, it blends certain elements from games like Starcraft and SimCity,...
Posted on November 25, 2008
Chrono Trigger has been released for the Nintendo DS. How did it fare? Here's the review: GamesRadar (100/100) "If you've never played Chrono Trigger, you owe it to yourself to finally give this gaming touchstone a whirl. And if...
Posted on November 24, 2008
The Last Remnant. It's an RPG from Square Enix. Why is it a big deal? Because it's not a Final Fantasy title. Is it really that different? Is Square Enix actually capable of starting a new franchise? The video will...
Posted on November 20, 2008
Well, I shouldn't paint the entire 1Up editorial team with the same brush, because the review of Castlevania Judgment comes solely from Richard Li. I guess it would be more appropriate to say that Richard Li despises the first...
Posted on November 19, 2008
While I'm not a huge fan of the series, I've always kept a close eye on Tomb Raider. It's not just because Lara Croft is a pretty sight to look at, but I find the lore fascinating too. Indiana...
Posted on November 18, 2008
You know, I actually had pretty high hopes for Animal Crossing: City Folk, because I thought the developers would bring something new to the franchise. Whatever this new thing may be, I was hoping that it would motivate me...
Posted on October 30, 2008
Fallout 3. It's out, but is it worth it? Despite the fact that this is my first experience with a Fallout game, I was completely enthralled with story and game play, the plot of which I have been careful...
Posted on October 28, 2008
Rock Band 2 may have gotten the head start (at least on the Xbox 360), but it seems like Neversoft and Activision have come forth with a very valiant effort in Guitar Hero World Tour. As you know, World...
Posted on October 21, 2008
Fable 2 is out. Here are excerpts from a review: It may not be entirely "sandbox" in nature, but its uncanny ability to shape itself around you rather than forcing you to cope with it is rare, and it's...
Posted on September 23, 2008
I have to admit that the reviews for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed bothered me in a sense that I couldn't determine whether it was a good game or not. Ratings have been mixed, yes, and it's pretty narrow-minded...
Posted on September 17, 2008
The reviews for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed are coming in, and to tell you the truth, they've been disappointing. Kotaku has a compilation of them and it summed them up with "Ahh, the Force is inconsistent in this...
Posted on September 8, 2008
Looks like Spore is hitting two bumps on the way to gaming history. First, the reviews are disappointing. A game like this should be scoring top honors across the board, yet it's getting "very good" instead of "excellent". Second,...
Posted on August 27, 2008
Mario and the rest of the Nintendo mascots are no strangers to the diamond, having already played America's favorite pastime in Mario Superstar Baseball for the GameCube. Having made their way over to the controller-waggling Nintendo Wii, can Mario,...
Posted on August 20, 2008
Do you still go to Gamespot? I still do, but I avoid the reviews section. It occurred to me earlier today that I've become less dependent on game reviews ever since the website came under fire over the whole Gerstmann...
Posted on July 30, 2008
Here's IGN's video review of Soul Calibur 4: The video review only covers the new aspects of the game, which include the bonus Star Wars characters and first-time cast members. Additional gameplay elements, such as critical finishers, are also mentioned....
Posted on June 14, 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4 is out and the reviews are literally just coming from everywhere. Thankfully Kotaku has a compilation of them and it looks like it's receiving high marks across the board. Here's the one from Gametrailers: Recognizing the...
Posted on June 10, 2008
Fans of Indiana Jones and LEGO: Star Wars will be happy to note that the review for LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures gives high marks for the game. The game covers the first three movies of the series,...
Posted on May 27, 2008
If we're to believe the hype, Age of Conan is an MMO that has the potential of challenging WoW's current dominance. Here are excerpts from a review: My adventure into Age of Conan is still only at its beginning—but...
Posted on May 25, 2008
If you're in the market for new Wii accessories, Wired's Gadget Lab has a review of the Nyko, Wiimore Wireless Adapter. It basically removes the cord attached to the nunchuck. Now that's all fine and dandy, but how does...
Posted on April 29, 2008
Well, it's out. The reviews are coming in. Here's one that you can watch instead of read: Just for the fun of it, here's the game's Metacritic page, in case you want to know more about it. The irony here...
Posted on April 21, 2008
Mario Kart Wii launched in Japan last week, but we're not going to get our hands on the North American version until this Sunday. Is the Wii wheel really revolutionary? How is the handling? Do you miss snaking? These...
Posted on April 7, 2008
Those of you who remember Jeff Gerstmann and the subsequent exodus of senior Gamespot staff know that it was rumored to be because of CNET's questionable new policies regarding reviews. The 'suit' behind the move is a man named Josh...
Posted on April 3, 2008
Did you really expect anything else? While Mario Kart Wii may not be quite as stellar as Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it seems that the initial press response to the upcoming cartoon racing game is overwhelmingly positive. NGamer UK...
Posted on March 27, 2008
Final Fantasy fans know that the English version of Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core for the PSP was released recently. Does it give justice to the original or does it disappoint? Destructoid has a review: Crisis Core is a...
Posted on March 16, 2008
CVG has a review of Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War: Soulstorm. As the final chapter of a critically-acclaimed series, does it provide a satisfying conclusion or is it simply milking the cash cow? Excerpts: Such has been the wait...
Posted on February 5, 2008
Devil May Cry 4 was released this week. We've seen the reviews, and even Metacritic is showing favorable scores at the moment. My only question is this: will it be a system-seller for the PS3? This is the first...
Posted on January 29, 2008
Destructoid has a review of the Advance Wars: Days of Ruin. Here's the verdict: Advance Wars: Days of Ruin is built upon some of the most startling changes in the series to date. But unlike other evolutions of similar...
Posted on January 23, 2008
When you think about it in mathematical terms, maybe even going as far as writing it down as an equation, it doesn't add up. Nintendo, with its casual approach to gaming, is certainly not the first place you'd imagine an...
Posted on January 16, 2008
Reviews of Devil May Cry IV are starting to arrive. We've got a video review in German. I'm posting it to give you an idea of the gameplay and visuals. Besides, some of you might actually understand it, so here...
Posted on January 11, 2008
Gamespot just lost another staff member. I don't think I need to say anything further at this point. Long time video game reviewer Alex Navarro, a frequent contributor to GameSpot's podcast The HotSpot and go-to video review narrator, will be...
Posted on January 9, 2008
You guys know I've been keeping a close eye on Gamespot ever since it fired Gerstmann because of his review of a certain game and inadvertently put its integrity on the line. Fast forward a few weeks later and you've...
Posted on January 5, 2008
CNet's (mis)management over Gamespot has claimed another victim. Frank Provo, an 8-year contributor/reviewer for the popular gaming website, posted his farewell letter recently and he's not shy about spilling the details. I believe CNet management let Jeff go for all...
Posted on January 1, 2008
CVG has a review of No More Heroes, a Wii title that isn't recycled Virtual Console material. What is it? It's an ode to videogames, and it isn't ashamed to be one. No More Heroes is always true to...
Posted on December 21, 2007
IGN's Year In Review is complete. Here's your chance to take a look at what happened in 2007, regardless of what platform you're on. Now that 2007 is almost behind us, we have a little time to reflect on the...
Posted on November 26, 2007
Chris Kohler from Game|Life reviewed Assassin's Creed recently. It's notable because it's the antithesis to all the articles that praised the game. Why didn't he like it? Read on. The team then failed to support their presentation with any...
Posted on November 23, 2007
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings was finally released this week and Destructoid has a review: At the end of the day, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a fine alternative RTS that expands upon an already fantastic universe and...
Posted on November 19, 2007
It's not very often that come across a video game that receives a perfect score from a reviewer. You'll have fanboys that dish out scores of 11 out of 10 for their favorite games, but we know that we...
Posted on November 13, 2007
Gamespot has a review for Assassin's Creed. The first paragraph sums it up: Assassin's Creed will stay with you long after you finish it. Here is one of the most unique gameworlds ever created: beautiful, memorable, and alive. Every crack...
Posted on November 8, 2007
My thoughts on Mega Man ZX Advent: Expect the difficulty to be up a few notches. The game has a tendency to be punishing at times, but nothing will frustrate you more than the save system. If you run...
Posted on November 2, 2007
Joystiq has reviews of Dementium: The Ward, a horror game for the Nintendo DS. The DS isn't supposed to do FPS horror right? Those were our initial thoughts too, as you start out in a dark room with a...
Posted on October 31, 2007
Gamespot has a review of the controversial Manhunt 2. Their verdict: It may not have the same primal impact as the original Manhunt, but the sequel features plenty of tense stealth gameplay to complement its violent subject matter. The...
Posted on October 30, 2007
Kotaku has a review of The Witcher, an RPG appearing on the PC. It's a rare title for two reasons: first, it's not multi-platform (yet) and second, it's not an MMOG. With that said, The Witcher is a solid...
Posted on October 25, 2007
I don't watch a lot of gaming-related shows, whether it's on TV or on the Web, but I've seen enough to know that reviewers usually don't dress up for the occasion. With that said, here's a video review of The...
Posted on October 23, 2007
Gamespot has a review of Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations, giving it a score of 7.5. Here's what they had to say: With the next game in the series set to focus on a whole new cast of characters,...
Posted on October 9, 2007
IGN has a review of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 2 for the PSP. If you're in the mood for some card battles, here's the conclusion: Should you actually invest the hours into learning the quirks of the game, the...
Posted on September 10, 2007
Gamespot has a video review of Heavenly Sword. To address the comparison with God of War, yes, the similarities are there, but it looks like this title can stand on its own. The production values are top-notch, which is one...
Posted on September 7, 2007
I'm beginning to think this curse thing surrounding Lair could be real after all. Sony sent copies of a Lair Reviewer's Guide to, well, game reviewers to instruct them on how to play the game. Lair was critically panned...
Posted on August 29, 2007
When the Nintendo Wii was first launched last November, many purists scoffed at the mini-games and the traditional kiddie-like nature of Nintendo's offering. They saw cutesy titles like Wii Sports and said that the the motion-sensing was little more...
Posted on June 27, 2007
I'm having a hard time thinking about what to write today, so I'll tell you what I read and eventually end up writing about (mostly) nothing. It isn't really surprising news, but the movie tie-in Transformers: The Game scored a...
Posted on June 6, 2007
CVG has a review on the Wii version of Resident Evil 4. Does it survive the horrors of translation? You can read the full review after the jump, but I have the really juicy part quoted below: The pointer...
Posted on April 18, 2007
Custom Robo Arena (CRA) is comparable to the result of an unholy union between Pokemon and the arcade mech combat game Virtual On. You play as a kid who lives in a world where toy robots known as Robos...
Posted on April 13, 2007
Earllier this month, I had a look at TMNT for the Nintendo DS and while I was sincerely hoping that the new CG-animated movie and accompanying video game would revitalize the franchise, it unfortunately came up short. But about...
Posted on April 9, 2007
One-liner description: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a puzzle game with more than a few RPG elements tossed in. If you like a stiff challenge, I recommend you read further for the details. The core gameplay of...
Posted on February 20, 2007
Gamespot posted its reviews for Supreme Commander and Virtua Fighter 5. If you've been waiting for reviews about those games, you can read them now. I had a chance to play Supreme Commander a few days ago and it delivers...
Posted on February 5, 2007
A lot of hype was buzzing around Hotel Dusk: Room 215, and there’s good reason. It looks real purdy. The screenshots may appear nice, but if you’ve never seen the game in action, you’ve seen nothing yet. If you’re...
