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Articles tagged "playstation 3" NewsDebut of ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ drives debate anewby Eric Benderoff [Chicago Tribune (MCT)][28.Apr.08] :. From the rocket-propelled grenade that shoots down a police helicopter to the punch in the face delivered to a former friend, the depictions of realistic violence in the newest “Grand Theft...  Multimedia ReviewTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2by Arun Subramanian[11.Apr.08] :. Vegas 2 almost serves as a companion piece to the original, with its events occurring before, during, and after those of the first game.  Multimedia ReviewLost: Via Domusby Arun Subramanian[31.Mar.08] :. Meet Elliot, one of the few heretofore faceless survivors of the ill-fated Oceanic Flight 815. Featured Article Multimedia ReviewDevil May Cry 4by G. Christopher Williams[28.Mar.08] :. The Devil May Cry series takes neither violence nor sex seriously, intending to see both as merely the vehicle to a very basic form of visual stimulation. Moving PixelsAn Axis of Evil to Get Behindby Mike Schiller[27.Mar.08] :. In this edition of Checkpoints, we blast off with Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. Moving PixelsLearning to Dance for Flannigan’s Ballby Mike Schiller[20.Mar.08] :. Checkpoints take brief looks at downloadable and independent releases. Today we throw back a couple o' pints and take on the Dropkick Murphys Guitar Hero III track pack. Turokby G. Christopher Williams[3.Mar.08] :. Turok has some sneaky ways of getting the dinos to do his bidding by luring them with flares to enemy forces, allowing the player to sit back and watch the carnage ensue. Burnout Paradiseby Arun Subramanian[11.Feb.08] :. Burnout Paradise strives to be more than traditional, and in many ways it succeeds, but some of the design choices may prove unappealing for people who simply wanted a modest update to the franchise. Tony Hawk’s Proving Groundby Darwin Hang[7.Feb.08] :. The online play in Tony Hawk's Proving Ground fares well, because you can take people on while you psychoanalyze their avatars. Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destructionby Arun Subramanian[5.Feb.08] :. Tools of Destruction excels in squeezing personality not just from ancillary characters, but from the levels and environments themselves. Featured Article Multimedia ReviewAssassins Creedby G. Christopher Williams[7.Jan.08] :. While the word jihad is never spoken, its frightening theological implications as a physical struggle as well as its more disarming theological definition as a spiritual struggle are both on display. Super Rub-a-Dubby Darwin Hang[14.Dec.07] :. Super Rub-a-Dub may be a cute name, but the game is deceptively violent. Conanby G. Christopher Williams[16.Nov.07] :. Through its focus on a character bound by no law coming into conflict with encroaching civilizing advancements, Conan finds some parallels in the classic tradition of the American Western. NBA 08by Darwin Hang[12.Nov.07] :. The biggest complaint is not with gameplay, but with the fact that there are players missing from rosters. E for Some But Not Allby Ryan Smith[31.Oct.07] :. I felt at times like a kid at an amusement park on a rainy, drizzly day where the weather scares most people off, so the lines for the roller coasters are practically nonexistent. |
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