tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230410522026-04-02T17:08:24.006-07:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-26565520791965329672008-04-28T04:56:00.000-07:002008-05-03T05:04:20.363-07:00

Race to become top of the pops with this innovative indie gameBottomline: It might lack the polish of big-budget commercial titles, but the highly original and very addictive Audiosurf is pure arcade gaming at its best. And it only costs a fiverManufacturer: ValveOne of the great things about computer gaming is that for every expensive, samey shooter there are several instantly playable free

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-28141560493455577892008-04-17T04:38:00.000-07:002008-05-03T04:41:15.348-07:00

Fun while it lasts, but not challengingBottomline: Impressive visuals and audio, but this is definitely a game with niche appealTelevision programmes tend not to get the computer game treatment as frequently as feature films do and there’s probably a good reason we never see desktop adaptations of Coronation Street or Antiques Roadshow.As it happens, however, the desert island drama Lost lends

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-40225083174263393222008-04-15T04:31:00.000-07:002008-05-03T04:36:44.262-07:00

After almost 20 years, the cult hit returnsBottomline: Good for an instant adrenaline hit, but it has limited long-term appeal and a woeful single-player modeManufacturer: Ascaron EntertainmentThe original Speedball arrived on the Amiga back in the late 1980s.A couple of years later, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe was released and became an instant cult hit. Now, after almost two decades, we have

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-34042226889103168272008-03-31T04:41:00.000-07:002008-04-09T04:44:29.756-07:00

Pros: Great value; plot is as good as many single-player gamesCons: Takes a long time to get to the Eye of the NorthBottomline: It's definitely one for long-term players but it's rewarding nonethelessManufacturer: Guild WarsGuildwars is a multiplayer role-playing game in which players form teams to complete missions or compete in pitched battles.This pack contains both the original game and the

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-8808344216396036052008-03-31T04:31:00.000-07:002008-04-09T04:36:05.294-07:00

Bottomline: Indulge in a spot of murder and subterfuge – medieval styleManufacturer: UbisoftAssassin’s Creed is a very strange kettle of fish indeed.Originally released for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 towards the end of last year, it has taken several months for this third-person action title to come out for the PC.There’s nothing particularly unusual about that, nor about the fact that very

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-55493967246235373392008-01-23T00:25:00.000-08:002008-01-25T00:42:01.551-08:00

Alpine skiing makes the best use of the remote/Nunchuk combo, but that's not saying a whole lot.If the wait for the 2010 Winter Olympics is killing you, this ho-hum collection won't make time go by any quicker.Specifications: ESRB: Everyone; Genre: Sports; Number of players: 1-4 Players.Price: $43.20If you were to look at Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge and see it as a shoddy attempt to

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-50906038079894706742007-12-29T02:44:00.000-08:002007-12-29T02:47:40.063-08:00

This game includes the software, guitar controller, drum controller and mic. Rock Band has versions available for PS3, Xbox 360, PS2 and Wii.Rock Band is at its best when you have one or two other people available to form your own band. However, solo artists will also find challenging gameplay good for hours of fun.Review Excerpt: “Both single player and multiplayer modes are available in the

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-88176456492958501352007-12-28T02:25:00.000-08:002007-12-28T02:30:44.140-08:00

Microsoft’s popular Xbox shooter shifts gears towards the desktopVerdictThe GoodFantastic graphicsRefreshing take on third-person shooter gameplayExcellent multiplayer optionsThe BadThe storyline is a bit ‘heard it all before’Some players may experience an early technical glitchOverallIt’s easy to overlook this ex-Xbox 360 game next to all the other great PC shooters that have come out recently,

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-14849062556975033682007-10-11T18:53:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:54:30.230-07:00

Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast is one in a very long line of half-baked Mario Kart wannabes, and it's one that just so happens to be published by the Mario Kart maker itself, Nintendo. It's one thing when some other publisher apes the formula for the sake of cashing in, but Nintendo ought to know better than to release something so shoddy and genuinely unpleasant to play, especially considering

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-30294864750739817392007-10-11T18:50:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:27:01.512-08:00

Although the NBA Live series is winding down a long and successful run on the PlayStation 2, it's also in what should be its prime years on the PSP. Despite this difference, the two games are extremely similar. They have the same strengths: solid gameplay and a respectable list of features. Yet they also have the same weaknesses: Both seem to have peaked and offer very little in the way of new

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-58725224387730746112007-10-11T18:49:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:50:16.926-07:00

If Neverwinter Nights 2 was a movie, it'd be a typical summer blockbuster. After all, last year's fantasy role-playing game was packed with tons of colorful characters, humorous dialogue, and, above all else, nonstop action as you battled your way through the game. On the other hand, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, the newly arrived expansion, is a much darker and more cerebral

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-36917650030139543562007-10-10T18:22:00.000-07:002007-12-26T01:38:23.812-08:00

It's hard to talk about what Valve's The Orange Box offers without immediately falling into an impression of some sort of late-night pitchman for fantasy knives and alternative cleaning products. That's partially because the name "The Orange Box" sounds more like some kind of citrus-scented bathroom cleanser than a video game, and partially because this five-games-in-one package is the kind of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-83440831355127678232007-10-10T11:28:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:27:01.515-08:00

If you liked Star Wars: Battlefront II on the PSP, you will love Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. It's got everything its predecessor was missing: a real campaign, online play, and true customization. It's still got some control issues and doesn't stray very far from the formula, but all told, this is a satisfying action game that will provide dozens of hours of enjoyment to people who

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-14071080820131048702007-10-09T20:21:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:20:35.576-08:00

Although the Spider-Man movies have been credited with helping comic book movies mature and take a more sophisticated turn, the problem with all of these complex, serious heroes and villains is, well, that they're all so complex and serious. They lose sight of the fact that Spider-Man is far more entertaining when he's wheelin' free and crackin' wise rather than stressing out about the whole "

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-74552967622428853372007-10-09T19:05:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:23:17.476-08:00

Sega Rally Championship 2 for the Dreamcast was the last time North America saw a release of a Sega Rally game, back in 1999. Now, eight years later, the franchise is back in Sega Rally Revo for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and you may be shocked by how little things have changed. Sure, the technology has leapt over a skyscraper or two, but when it comes down to the fundamental arcade style of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-17874644168235478132007-10-08T19:07:00.000-07:002007-12-26T01:38:23.814-08:00

The newly released FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage is actually just a reworking of 2006's demolition racer FlatOut 2. It's got the prerequisite shiny new graphics and additional on-track carnage. However, it also comes with some new modes and vehicles to help flesh out the package a bit more. While you can't help but feel like developer BugBear might have just been better off making a proper FlatOut

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-78197600852035322082007-10-08T11:33:00.000-07:002007-10-15T11:34:02.430-07:00

After finding early success on the Wii with last year's release of Elebits, a first-person hide-and-seek game aimed at a younger audience, Konami is back with another Wii exclusive with Dewy's Adventure. Developed by the same team, Dewy has a lot in common with Elebits, from its sincere cuteness to its novel use of motion controls. Unfortunately, Dewy's Adventure lacks the strains of weirdness

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-57151273255199798932007-10-08T11:30:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:27:01.525-08:00

Without a shadow of a doubt, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror was one of the most impressive sleeper hits of 2006. It combined a decent single-player campaign with robust online multiplayer and rejuvenated an aging PlayStation series all while scoring a headshot for the struggling PSP. So its recently released sequel, Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, has a heck of an act to follow, which is exactly what

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-81348261832874550562007-10-05T14:23:00.000-07:002007-10-07T14:25:19.623-07:00

As with far too many adventures, your enjoyment of Undercover: Operation Wintersun depends almost entirely on your tolerance for nonsensical puzzles. This Sproing Interactive game really knocks it out of the park when it comes to that sort of thing. It boasts a greatest-hits collection of maddening adventure-game absurdities, such as digging a potato out of the garbage to distract a crow in order

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-25935489063105677382007-10-05T14:21:00.000-07:002007-10-07T14:23:34.145-07:00

EA proved with Madden that it could tailor a sports game to take advantage of the strengths of the Wii. Unfortunately, it has proved the exact opposite with NBA Live 08. It's ugly, the controls are terrible, and the game is nearly unplayable.Like Madden, NBA Live offers "family style" controls that require only the remote, as well as "advanced play" controls that utilize both the remote and

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-13247787636005236252007-10-05T13:00:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:27:01.530-08:00

Dead Head Fred is an ambitiously large action adventure game that puts you in the role of a private investigator who has fallen on a bit of bad luck. Specifically, you've crossed the wrong bad guy and he's cut off your head. But of course, that isn't the end of the story. You're given a batch of new heads to use, each with their own unique abilities. Wackiness ensues in a long adventure that is

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-4522476753299921512007-10-05T12:47:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:27:01.534-08:00

Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play (otherwise known as Brian Lara Pressure Play for gamers in the UK) is the first appearance of Codemasters' long-running cricket series on the PSP, although the UK-based company has handed over development reins on this game to Australian development house IR Gurus. Pressure Play is, in essence, a stripped-back version of the console games released earlier this

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-51423722036702791382007-10-04T20:24:00.000-07:002007-10-14T20:26:25.771-07:00

Although the Spider-Man movies have been credited with helping comic-book movies mature and take a more sophisticated turn, the problem with all of these complex, serious heroes and villains is, well, that they're all so complex and serious. They lose sight of the fact that Spider-Man is far more entertaining when he's wheelin' free and crackin' wise rather than stressing out about the whole "

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-83850266332204552782007-10-04T14:37:00.000-07:002007-10-07T14:38:36.647-07:00

The world is a grim place: All across the planet, parks are being transformed into barren wastelands by pollution, and flowers have been driven nearly extinct. Only you stand in the way of a complete global catastrophe, as the happiness of the entire planet is in your hands. Or something. Though this may sound like a bad episode of Captain Planet and the Planeteers, it's actually the plot behind

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-48202285051612889622007-10-04T14:36:00.000-07:002007-12-26T01:38:23.816-08:00

Playing Ubisoft's CSI games has always felt more like taking part in a truncated version of one of those cheesy murder mystery getaway weekends than actually solving a realistic crime. At every turn, these games find ways to clue you in on and push you toward exactly what you need to do next to proceed. You don't so much investigate as you go through a number of mundane motions to get to the

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