DS Review: Dokapon Journey

DS Review: Dokapon Journey

Publisher/Developer: Atlus/ STING Genre: RPG Board Game Price: $29.99 US Pros: If you like dice throwing and AI that cheats, this game is for you. Cons: Graphics are circa Gameboy color-esque, must have 2 cartridges to save multiplayer games, no end in sight. Verdict: Like Crack, this game might feel fine...

Review: Magic The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers (XBLA)

Review: Magic The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers (XBLA)

Publisher/Developer: Wizards of the Coast Genre: Customizable Card Game Price: 800 MS points Verdict: Best. Ten Bucks. Ever. Pros: Fast Paced. Strong AI and great multiplayer modes. Boasts 40 hours of play in campaign and challenge modes. Cons: “Customizable” is a strong word considering you...

Review: Terminator Salvation (360/PS3/PC)

Review: Terminator Salvation (360/PS3/PC)

“I’m 20 minutes into Terminator: Salvation the video game and I’ve hit 5, no make that 6, loading screens. I have also earned 160 gamer points. Please, make it stop.” - Violent handwriting scrawled into my composition notebook whilst playing Terminator: Salvation the video game. July 5th, 2009...

DS Review: The Legendary Starfy

DS Review: The Legendary Starfy

Publisher/Developer: Nintendo/ TOSE Genre: Platformer Price: $29.99 Verdict: All cuteness aside, this new hero shines bright. Pros: A true Nintendo “Marine Platformer” with a great story, brilliant mechanics, stunning visuals and plenty of extras. Cons: Hardcore gamers might be bored at first...

Review: Virtua Tennis 2009 (Xbox 360/PS3)

Review: Virtua Tennis 2009 (Xbox 360/PS3)

“Brace Yourself…” I have never been so frightened in my life.  Forget Resident Evil 5, forget PS3 update load times, HOME bubble dancers or broken Fallout updates…Virtua Tennis 2009 is hands down the most disturbing game experience of the last year. Picture, if you will, the serene...

Review: Cell Factor: Psychokinetic Wars

Review: Cell Factor: Psychokinetic Wars

Behind the Curtain Ubisoft has something to show you: While it might not completely revolutionize FPS multiplayer, it might be worth the dime to see what they have behind the curtain. You see, they have taken the Unreal engine, built a fairly decent multiplayer FPS and imprinted some nuances that will be...

Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game

UPDATE: Hit us with a comment below, and enter to win one of 10 Prima Strategy Guides for Ghostbusters: The Game, courtesy of the publisher! This Review is SPOILER and GHOST FREE with a dash of Evil for the 360/ PS3/ and PC Versions. “No Sense In Worrying About It Now…” When you fire...

Deconstructing Bioshock 2

Deconstructing Bioshock 2

Hot Water Rapture is an enticing place for gamers: Its an underwater Art Deco city knee-deep in psychopaths looking for original ways to die. The question that comes to mind today as multiplayer screens were revealed is whether fans of the original care enough for what many are considering a disastrous...

E3 ’09: Sony Keynote Deconstruction

E3 ’09: Sony Keynote Deconstruction

After the resounding thud that was Nintendo’s E3 conference, I was pacing nervously; wondering if Sony would pull the manhole cover over themselves upon completing their keynote today. Seeing as the PSP GO had leaked and everyone already knew God of War 3 was en route, it was important that Sony redeem...

Previewing Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Previewing Ghostbusters: The Video Game

It’s safe to say many of us have waited a long time to get slimed again. In fact, many of us thought it would never happen on celluloid, let alone in a summer blockbuster game.  But the marvels of technology that allow Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis to shed both 20 years and 75 lbs must have been a great...