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3D Dot Game Heroes Review

19. April 2010

The first impression I had when I started playing 3D Dot Game Heroes was the similarities to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. From the gameplay to the dungeon layout, I felt a strong nostalgic feelng for Zelda as I played through 3D Dot Game Heroes. Veteran gamers will look back in the past and link it with their memories. Although it is similar to The Legend of Zelda, there is more to it than meets the eye. Fans will get the classic feel, but everyone will see the charm the game has to offer.

A Witch’s Tale Review

2. October 2009

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A Witch’s Tale is the latest DS RPG from our friends at Nippon Ichi Software. The game is a classic dungeon crawler, following the story of Lidell, a young witch on a big adventure. We’ve seen many games like this on the DS before, but does A Witches Tale standout from the others?

After Burner Climax Review

19. May 2010

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After Burner Climax originated in arcades and won many people over while satisfying the loyal After Burner fans. Four years later and the game makes the transition from arcade machines to next gen consoles. For those unfamiliar with the game, After Burner Climax is a combat flight game that puts players in the cockpits of various fighter jets. If you have ever played a game like the original Star Fox, then you should have an idea of how the game plays. After so many years since the game's debut can an HD remake draw console owners away from the populated market for exceptional downloadable games?

AGAIN Review

12. April 2010

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If there is one developer out there who knows how to make a crime-filled adventure game, its Cing. This tiny Japanese studio is responsible for one of the most praised DS games games out there, Hotel Dusk. The newest adventure from Cing and KOEI Tecmo goes by the title Again, which traverses their familiar ground by investigating witnesses and trying to catch the killer. The catch? The crime scenes are set 19 years in the past. And the main character has psychic abilities that let him see things in the past and present simultaneously.

Alan Wake Review

5. May 2010

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After five long years of waiting, Alan Wake is finally here. It's now time for Remedy to bring the big guns out for the Xbox 360. Alan Wake is a psychological thriller that will take you through six dark episodes and challenge the fear of darkness lurking inside you. Inspired entirely by the famous author, Stephen King, the story of Alan Wake involves a mix of the supernatural blended with a dash of drama. The battle between Light and Dark will once again clash in this epic psychological thriller that I'm sure will be revered by gamers for many years to come.

Alan Wake: The Signal DLC Review

23. July 2010

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Following the climactic conclusion of Alan Wake, a new downloadable content is now upon us taking players into another nightmare that they will have to endure. The Signal DLC is the first of the few downloadable content that Remedy Alerts has planned to release on Alan Wake before the sequel comes out in a couple of years. Offered as a free download for anyone who purchased the Limited Edition of Alan Wake, we now delve into the Signal DLC and experience an unforgettable nightmare.

Alice in Wonderland (Wii) Review

28. February 2010

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When it comes to movie-based games, I try to get away from them as much as possible due to the fact that most of them suck. The last movie-based title that I played was Toy Story 2 and that was released on the PSOne back in 1999. Sure, I loved it because I was a fan of Buzz Lightyear during those years. Now that I'm in my twenties, I gave myself a try for another Disney movie based game; this time it's Alice in Wonderland.

Aliens vs. Predator Review

20. February 2010

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For years now, the Aliens and Predator movies have been a staple to every sci-fi fanatics collection. You can't even mention Predator today without someone yelling GET TO THE CHOPPAAAA!!! in their best impression of Arnold. Aliens and Predators first met on the battlefield was in the February 1990 issue of Dark Horse Comics Presents #36.

Alpha Protocol Review

28. May 2010

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Alpha Protocol is an espionage RPG where the only weapon that players have is choice. Similar to games like Mass Effect, the decisions that players make throughout the game have a huge impact on how the story turns out. It's all up to the player’s choice whether the characters in the game will be a friend or a foe. After delaying the game for so many times, Alpha Protocol is here, but the real question is: was it worth the wait?

Arc Rise Fantasia Review

5. August 2010

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The Nintendo Wii has been receiving a lot of love lately from the Japanese RPG genre. With Xenoblade and the Last Story coming to the Wii console in just a matter of months, Imagepoch releases Arc Rise Fantasia that offers gamers a true feel of a traditional Japanese role-playing game. Arc Rise Fantasia is no Final Fantasy but it has some of the things that will truly appeal to any hardcore RPG fan that want to have a classic RPG gaming experience. Originally localized by XSEED Games, Ignition picked up the localization rights and finally, it's now available in the United States.

Assassin’s Creed 2: Battle of Forli DLC Review

6. February 2010

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Assassin’s Creed 2: Battle of Forli DLC Review

For those of you who have completed Assassin's Creed 2 you might remember that during your journey you were desynchronized immediately after Sequence 11. When you were able to access the memories once again you were thrown ahead into Sequence 14 with no clue as to what had taken place in between or why your character started sporting a beard. The Battle of Forli DLC fills in part of the gap by adding Sequence 12, composed of 6 new memories, back to the story. This is one of two sequences that was left out of the retail copy in order to comply with the set release date of November 20th.

Assassin’s Creed 2: Bonfire of the Vanities DLC Review

23. February 2010

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Assassin’s Creed 2: Bonfire of the Vanities DLC Review

The final sequence to complete the Assassin's Creed 2 story has been released and it offers players 10 more memories to complete and synchronize. Bonfire of the Vanities' story picks up where the Battle of Forli left off and as last time you will be given a quick synopsis of the events that took place prior to your current task.

Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines Review

17. November 2009

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The journey of Altair continues on Assassin's Creed Bloodlines, but this time, on the PSP. Prepare yourself to embark again in another journey as Altair plans to stop the remaining Templars that went off in the island of Cyprus. The Templars is up to something and Altair will do anything to stop their madness.

Assassins Creed II Review

21. November 2009

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Remember back in 2007 when you just had the urge to sneak up behind someone, and simply take them out with no one even noticing? Well here is your chance to do it again! The follow up to Ubisofts 2007 hit Assassins Creed returns with Assassins Creed II!

Batman Arkham Asylum Review

21. August 2009

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When they first announced Batman: Arkham Asylum, my first thought was that this game would suck. Batman hasn’t exactly been known for it’s amazing video games, in fact the last good Batman game was on NES. I’m happy to say however that I was dead wrong about this game. Batman: Arkham Asylum was firstconceived after [...]

Battle Fantasia Review

10. January 2010

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Over the course of the PSN Store and XBL marketplace there have been few fighting games to come out. When somebody asks you to name the fighting games out on the network chances are that all you will be able to think of is Marvel VS. Capcom 2.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Review

8. March 2010

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DICE has released their sequel to their well received game Battlefield: Bad Company in 2008. The game takes everything it excelled at such as tactical decisions, addictive multiplayer, and amazing destruction and improves on them all while correcting its weak points to make this a true contender for the #1 spot for the FPS genre. Welcome back to Bad Company! Marlowe, Sweetwater, Sarge, and Haggard are taking charge once again in the infamous B-Company.