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• 2,807 Views Article Posted June 12, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Metal Gear Solid 4: Finally!

  

  With Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, the story of Snake, who has become one of the most popular characters in the industry, is coming to a close. Repeating a familiar pattern, everything that’s been teased by writer/producer/director Hideo Kojima in numerous trailers is about to become reality as it lands in the hands of players. Impressive and uncompromising, it’s sure to inspire just as much love, hate, discussion, and debate as any other game in the series. Read More

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• 358 Views Article Posted July 07, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Build it. Destroy it. Video Game Bliss. The Blast Works Video Game Review

  

  In 2004, a little known shooter entitled Tumiki Fighters was released for the PC and MAC. Flash forward four years, and Majesco has revived the title in the form of Blast Works, a side-scrolling shooter for Wii. Blast Works has had a lot going against it--especially as a retail release. Is it well-suited as a value-priced Wii game, or would it have been better off as a downloadable title for WiiWare? Read More

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• 1,653 Views Article Posted July 04, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Subway Riding Air Guitarists Rejoice - Guitar Hero Moves to the DS

  

  From favorites like Elite Beat Agents to overseas mavericks like Ouendan, Daigasso, Band Brothers, and Taiko Drum Master, music and rhythm games have proven that the world’s most popular system also has a captivated audience.
  
  Not one to pass up an opportunity for an encore, Activision and Red Octane have teamed up with Vicarious Visions to bring their flagship franchise to the the DS with Guitar Hero: On Tour. Down a button--and down several notches--in the peripheral department, On Tour seemingly puts on an impressive show, but is this curtain call worthy of applause? Read More

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• 939 Views Article Posted June 26, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Alone in the Dark: Are You Afraid?

  

  The original Alone in the Dark was a genre-defining, technical marvel, with cinematic cameras, a haunting story, and, unbelievably, these things called polygons that would later become all the rage. A mishmash of action and adventure, the prototype for survival horror was forgiven for its stiff controls, sometimes illogical puzzles and cheap deaths. Developer Eden has drawn on the original source, bringing the original protagonist into the 21st century with a new attempt at innovative, genre-blending gameplay. But is it just as desirable when the lights are on? Read More

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• 534 Views Article Posted June 24, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Don King's Prizefighter: Will You Get Punch-Drunk?

  

  Famed boxing promoter Don King owes his fame to two things. One, he managed past boxing greats such as the ear-biting Iron Mike Tyson, and two, his hair is a spectacle in and of itself. Now, the King plays host to 2K's Prizefighter, a realistic boxing sim that strays away from Fight Night's infamous dual analog control scheme, and brings back the old-school face buttons to lay down the smackdown. Does this ringer have what it takes to be the next champ, or is it all glitter and no glam? Read More

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• 3,381 Views Article Posted June 23, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Is The New Hulk Game Incredible Or Will It Just Make You Angry?

  

  Loosely based on the new film in theaters, The Incredible Hulk continues the partnership between Sega and Marvel that brought players Iron Man in May. At a glance, Sega’s green monster bears a strong resemblance to Vivendi’s acclaimed Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, featuring an open world design with plenty of buildings to smash and cars to weaponize. But does the latest title muscle past the last-gen hit, or is this one game that should make Hulk angry? Read More

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• 1,611 Views Article Posted June 18, 2008

  NASCAR 09: Faster is Better

  

  Like other sports, NASCAR's first foray into the “next generation” of consoles last year was shaky at best. Rather than suffering from the lack of features curse that has afflicted other sports, NASCAR was hit with complete overhaul that alienated players with a convoluted and confusing career mode, and wonky car handling. Can they retake their position this year?
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• 452 Views Article Posted June 20, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  Hot Shots Golf: Fore!

  

  One standout title from the lean days of the PSP launch was Hot Shots Open Tee, the portable version of the long-running fantasy golf series from Sony. The title took a casual approach to the sport without skimping on deep, rewarding gameplay. With Open Tee 2, portable players get a sequel to one of the best, early PSP games ever made. Read More

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• 886 Views Article Posted June 11, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  The Bourne Conspiracy: Feel What It's Like to be a Human Weapon

  

  Pop culture properties don't normally equate to good--or even average--video games. The most insipid are the neutered retellings; the best are prequels and side-stories, which try to supplement more than complement the mythos. Either that or it's GoldenEye. And now the world is graced with the Bourne Conspiracy--riding the wave of the film trilogy and book series. Will it prove that franchise folly is a conspiracy theory or help cement the thesis? Read More

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• 650 Views Article Posted June 09, 2008 in Games & Gadgets

  LEGO Indiana Jones: Video Game Review

  

  Successfully converting both Star Wars trilogies into LEGO form, Travellers Tales has turned its attention to Indiana Jones, employing the same quirky humor and block-busting gameplay that made its last project a fan favorite. Swinging through jungles, mountains, and lava-filled caves in search of the world’s most valuable treasures, Indy has always had trouble keeping one step ahead of the bad guys, but can he survive being transformed into a plastic plaything? Read More

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