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Wolf of the Battlefield: Command 3 a hit on Xbox 360

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Capcom Co.’s Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 is a top-notch arcade shooter for the Xbox 360 that deploys classic arcade shooting action with new 3D graphics and online co-op play.

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Final: Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit a blast on Xbox 360, PS3

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Atari Inc.’s Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a snappy fighter with plenty of flair for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3. The player dexterity, specials, and graphics round out a top fighting package for fans.

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Final: NBA Ballers: Chosen One no-frills on PS3, Xbox 360

June 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Midway Inc.’s NBA Ballers: Chosen One is a no-frills one-on-one basketball title for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3. The arcade gameplay relay a basic basketball experience for fans looking for quick non-strategic b-ball.

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Final: Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 scores on PSP

June 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp.’s Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is a solid entry in the hit golf franchise. The sequel’s impressive physics, quirky customizations, and brand new online multiplayer options round out a fantastic on-the-go golf game.

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Final: Wii Fit a great daily workout routine

May 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Nintendo Co.’s Wii Fit is a solid entry in the fitness genre for the Wii. The range of exercises, from easy to hard, can provide a framework for a daily workout routine that will pay off for players who invest in it.

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Final: Persona 3 FES a high school haunt on PS2

April 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Atlus U.S.A.’s Persona 3 FES is a welcome re-release of the supernatural high-school RPG. The title includes new bonus features, including an extension of the storyline that veterans and newcomers will enjoy.

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Final: Mana Khemia decent alchemic fare on PS2

April 16th, 2008 · No Comments

NIS America’s Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is a decent RPG that combines classroom alchemy with standard battles. The title includes many magic gameplay options to spruce up new items and weapons for a light, efficient RPG experience.

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Final: Silent Hill Origins a fright night on PS2

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Konami Corp.’s Silent Hill Origins for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is a solid entry in the supernatural series. The prequel relays disturbing atmospheres, puzzles, and combat found in previous outings in a refined package.

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Final: Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds a nice shot on PS3

March 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp.’s Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds is an excellent golf offering for the Playstation 3. The new Advanced Shot System and new online modes offer top golf action for casual and enthusiast players.

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Final: Lost Planet hot as ice on PS3

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Capcom Co.’s Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 is a solid action offering that includes on-foot and in-mech action. While the title loses some visual flair from the Xbox 360 counterpart, the strong action gameplay controls remain intact.

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Final: Downstream Panic! a decent slide on PSP

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Downstream Panic! is a decent puzzler for Sony Corp.’s PSP that offers simple action to handheld fans. While many of the levels incorporate similar solutions, the concept is easily accessible to puzzle fans.

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Final: Professor Layton a top puzzler on Nintendo DS

February 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Nintendo Co.’s Professor Layton and the Curious Village for the Nintendo DS is a top puzzler that will charm players of all ages. The brain-teasing puzzles, eccentric characters, and hand-drawn artwork create a must-have handheld title.

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Final: TimeShift decent on PS3

December 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Sierra’s TimeShift is a decent first-person shooter for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3. The title features next-generation graphics to render a believable apocalyptic world, though the scripted use of time controls offers little new to the genre.

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Final: Geometry Wars: Galaxies a blast on Wii

December 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Sierra’s Geometry Wars Galaxies is a fun casual title for Nintendo Co.’s Wii that offers new motion-sensitive play and classic arcade blasting. While the new point-and-shoot play may take some challenge out of levels, new multiplayer modes and Nintendo DS connectivity round out a solid product.

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Final: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 solid on Wii

December 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Atari’s Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Nintendo Co.’s Wii is a solid fight fest for fans of the popular series. The title boasts an army of characters, locations, for a brutal showdown between cel-shaded heroes and villains.

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Final: Godzilla: Unleashed a late night rental on PS2

December 10th, 2007 · No Comments

Atari’s Godzilla Unleashed for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is a monster mash-up for die-hard fans only. The monsters are hard to control and have a hard time getting around in the big city.

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Final: Blacksite: Area 51 dazed on Xbox 360

December 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Midways Games Inc.’s Blacksite: Area 51 is a decent first-person shooter that excels in visuals and stumbles in action. The hit and miss AI for squad-based action and enemies take a hit to the high production value.

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Final: F.E.A.R. Files solid on Xbox 360

November 28th, 2007 · No Comments

F.E.A.R. Files for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 is a solid port of two expansion titles originally released for the PC. While dated, the freaky first-person gameplay and atmosphere, including fast multiplayer action transfer well to the next-generation console.

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Final: Disagaea: Afternoon of Darkness rich on PSP

November 27th, 2007 · No Comments

NIS America’s Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness for Sony Corp.’s PSP is a top strategy title that features plenty of battle options. The title’s dark humor and comical characters round out a rich tactical strategy handheld offering.

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Final: MotoGP 07 no frills, no thrills on PS2

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Capcom Co.’s MotoGP 07 for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is an average motorcyle simulation game that provides a decent race on the console. Developed by Milestone, the game features basic motorcycle physics and a variety of game modes, however the product is dated compared to previous offerings.

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