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Friday, January 23 2009

Prince of Persia

The effort here is to provide a fantastic experience, not at all intellectual but one driven by velocity and the player's own gut.


Friday, April 11 2008

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Vegas 2 almost serves as a companion piece to the original, with its events occurring before, during, and after those of the first game.


Monday, March 31 2008

Lost: Via Domus

Meet Elliot, one of the few heretofore faceless survivors of the ill-fated Oceanic Flight 815.


Monday, January 7 2008

Assassins Creed

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.


Wednesday, March 16 2005

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

The enemies, no longer Middle Eastern sand demons, are now largely populated by females with a bondage fetish.


Wednesday, July 28 2004

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

It is commonplace within all war games to see an erasure of death, blood, or the violent consequences of smart bombs on humanity. Pandora Tomorrow takes this to a new level by encouraging critical thought and creativity while battling terrorists.


Wednesday, April 7 2004

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

With its Middle Eastern setting, Sands of Time deserves credit for allowing Western gamers the chance to experience a different cultural atmosphere.


Sunday, January 1 1995

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

Playing as the Prince is somewhat akin to controlling a fully rendered Jackie Chan.


Far Cry: Instincts

What is instantly intelligible when playing this new game is that Far Cry: Instincts has been created with the Xbox's limitations in mind.


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