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Recent Multimedia ReviewsFriday, October 10 2008
IjiThe thematic choice of the game is whether you wish to play Iji as she first starts out and refrain from violence, or use her newfound abilities to change her into a killer. Wednesday, October 8 2008
Infinite UndiscoveryAs much as Undiscovery's combat feels fresh, the plot feels like it was something taken from the Generic JRPG Plot discount rack. Monday, October 6 2008Friday, October 3 2008
Little League World Series Baseball 2008The game's target audience might not have much patience for a game that offers a frustrating challenge, especially when the perception is that the game mechanics are at fault for much of the frustration. Wednesday, October 1 2008
Mario Super SluggersWith the baseball postseason in full swing, Mario Super Sluggers steps up to the plate with a typically psychedelic take on America's pastime -- and hits an RBI triple. Monday, September 29 2008
Bangai-O SpiritsBangai-O Spirits shines because it's not easily classified as any given kind of game. Friday, September 26 2008
Mercenaries 2: World in FlamesThings like plot, moral compasses, characters and dialogue are all secondary concerns in Mercenaries 2. Wednesday, September 24 2008
Dracula: OriginDracula: Origin is one of those rare examples of the adventure genre that steadfastly avoids humor as if it will irrevocably damage its credibility. Monday, September 22 2008
Quest for Glory II: Trial By FireThis remake is such a precise recreation of the original, right down to all of the scenes looking exactly the same, that there are no real complaints to make. Friday, September 19 2008
SporeIdeally, Spore is more like a bucket of crayons than a copy of Candy Land -- it's a tool for creating, not a game to be won, lost, or even completed. Wednesday, September 17 2008
Wonder World Amusement ParkCarnival games on the Wii is a great idea whose time has come -- and apparently gone -- without any developer truly realizing the potential of the concept. Monday, September 15 2008
Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for BootyPerhaps Quest for Booty is meant to serve as a spiritual analog to the PSP title Secret Agent Clank, in which Clank was the star, but Clank's absence is certainly felt. Friday, September 12 2008
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2Geometry Wars 2 is the best game and best value available on Xbox Live Arcade. Wednesday, September 10 2008
The Immortals of TerraThe Immortals of Terra represents the collision of the niche audience of adventure gamers with the niche audience of Perry Rhodan fans. |
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