Import Review: Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta! (PS3)

Import Review: Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta! (PS3)

Tweet Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta was originally released to Japanese arcades on the NAOMI arcade hardware. Now, this unusual shoot-em-up with a mouthful of a title (translated literally as Little Mamoru Got Cursed!) finally comes to the PS3 with new enhancements to boot. The first disc-release...

Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (Wii)

Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (Wii)

Tweet Game: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters Publisher: EA Developer: EA Tiburon Genre: Golf Price: $49.99 Verdict: An accessible and content rich golf experience which, yes features the Masters. Pros: Precise motion controls offer the most immersive sports game experience...

Review: Dynasty Warriors 7 (PS3)

Review: Dynasty Warriors 7 (PS3)

Tweet Game: Dynasty Warriors 7 Publisher: Koei Developer: Omega Force Genre: Action/Hack and Slash Price: $59.99 Verdict: A repetitive and bland game set in an interesting and dynamic world Pros: Interesting setting. 60+ playable characters from 4 unique kingdoms. Panda Mounts (Yes, Panda Mounts). Cons:...

Review: MLB 11: The Show (PS3)

Review: MLB 11: The Show (PS3)

Tweet The sun is shining high in the afternoon sky, a pipe organ is ringing out a rousing rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” and the bleachers are full. The stage has been set for another exciting year of Major League Baseball. As the season opener has now come and went, it was high...

Review: Swarm (XBLA)

Review: Swarm (XBLA)

Tweet If this generation has moved us forward in any way, the progress is most noticeable with downloadable games. Downloadable games often consist of either the artsy niche titles that a publisher would never throw to retail in the age of eight-digit budgets or the simple, yet addictive designs evolved...

Review: Radiant Historia (DS)

Review: Radiant Historia (DS)

Tweet Game: Radiant Historia Publisher: Atlus Genre: JRPG Price: $34.99 Verdict: Challenging puzzles in a beautiful setting. Cons: Tired story with little replay value. Acquired via Publisher   I am a sucker for games with the Atlus logo on them. While I know they may only publish a lot of the games...

Review: Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (PSP)

Review: Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (PSP)

Tweet A relic from an age gone by is reborn for a modern era.  Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together was originally released in 1995 on the Super Famicom, during the twilight years of the console’s lifespan. Like many other Japanese RPGs of that era, it was destined to remain overseas due to its release...

Optimal Viewing Angle: Hands-On with the 3DS

Optimal Viewing Angle: Hands-On with the 3DS

Tweet Welcome to the next generation, indeed. I was fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with the 3DS over the last couple of days, and I came away a little disappointed. Based on the glowing impressions of Nintendo’s new handheld that came out of last year’s E3, I was expecting something...

Review: Torchlight (XBLA)

Review: Torchlight (XBLA)

Tweet Diablo Clone: Though many would consider this to be the mark of inferiority–showing that a game couldn’t establish itself enough to warrant its own description–others see this as a badge of honor. And who else would be more fitting to carry the Diablo torch than former members of...

Review: Dragon Quest VI (DS)

Review: Dragon Quest VI (DS)

Tweet Finally in the hands of US gamers after a 15 year wait, Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation brings a close to the Dragon Quest Zenithia trilogy following the earlier releases of of Dragon Quest IV and V for the Nintendo DS. Not to surprise anyone but Dragon Quest VI is a Dragon Quest game; for better...

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