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8.0/10
Sam & Max: Culture Shock
14/11/06 22:26:56 - Sam & Max: Culture Shock
"if you're primarily after light-hearted humor with a bit of thinking in between, then I'm sure you'll enjoy it. At $8.95 it’s a steal."
14/11/06 22:26:56 - Sam & Max: Culture Shock
"if you're primarily after light-hearted humor with a bit of thinking in between, then I'm sure you'll enjoy it. At $8.95 it’s a steal."
7.5/10
Test Drive Unlimited
14/11/06 22:03:42 - Test Drive Unlimited
"If all you want is to feel the tropical breezes as you cruise in the island sunset, Test Drive: Unlimited will be a gas."
14/11/06 22:03:42 - Test Drive Unlimited
"If all you want is to feel the tropical breezes as you cruise in the island sunset, Test Drive: Unlimited will be a gas."
8.0/10
Shin Megami Tensei - Devil Summoner
10/11/06 19:24:44 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
"This latest update to the Shin Megami Tensei RPG series from Atlus offers up a fresh dish of pet collecting madness."
10/11/06 19:24:44 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
"This latest update to the Shin Megami Tensei RPG series from Atlus offers up a fresh dish of pet collecting madness."
6.2/10
Chromehounds
03/08/06 17:32:00 - Chromehounds Review
"and Chromehounds is scant little more than a badly reared puppy that’s bound for the pound."
03/08/06 17:32:00 - Chromehounds Review
"and Chromehounds is scant little more than a badly reared puppy that’s bound for the pound."
7.9/10
Super Monkey Ball Adventure
22/07/06 20:39:29 - Super Monkey Ball Adventure Review
"Super Monkey Ball is simple, direct, and appealing in its 3D platformer delivery, and it successfully harks back to a time where gaming could be fun without hav"
22/07/06 20:39:29 - Super Monkey Ball Adventure Review
"Super Monkey Ball is simple, direct, and appealing in its 3D platformer delivery, and it successfully harks back to a time where gaming could be fun without hav"
7.9/10
Super Monkey Ball Adventure
22/07/06 20:37:59 - Super Monkey Ball Adventure Review
"Super Monkey Ball is simple, direct, and appealing in its 3D platformer delivery, and it successfully harks back to a time where gaming could be fun without hav"
22/07/06 20:37:59 - Super Monkey Ball Adventure Review
"Super Monkey Ball is simple, direct, and appealing in its 3D platformer delivery, and it successfully harks back to a time where gaming could be fun without hav"
7/10
Marc Eckos Getting Up Contents Under Pressure
15/07/06 08:12:08 - Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure Xbox Review
"When the pan is in danger of burning because Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure has boiled itself dry, the simple fact of the matter is that it really shouldn’"
15/07/06 08:12:08 - Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure Xbox Review
"When the pan is in danger of burning because Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure has boiled itself dry, the simple fact of the matter is that it really shouldn’"
5/10
Tenchu: Time of the Assassins
15/07/06 07:55:42 - Tenchu: Time of the Assasins PSP Review
"Tenchu: Time of the Assassins is a terminally faulty character camera away from being another solid addition to the Tenchu series."
15/07/06 07:55:42 - Tenchu: Time of the Assasins PSP Review
"Tenchu: Time of the Assassins is a terminally faulty character camera away from being another solid addition to the Tenchu series."
9.2/10
Table Tennis
20/06/06 03:37:09 - Table Tennis Review
"Rockstar Games did a fantastic job at creating an authentic ping pong simulator that may even be more appealing than Top Spin for many gamers."
20/06/06 03:37:09 - Table Tennis Review
"Rockstar Games did a fantastic job at creating an authentic ping pong simulator that may even be more appealing than Top Spin for many gamers."
9/10
Hitman: Blood Money
14/06/06 23:03:04 - Hitman: Blood Money Video
"A must-play for fans of the series and a perfect place for newcomers to jump in."
14/06/06 23:03:04 - Hitman: Blood Money Video
"A must-play for fans of the series and a perfect place for newcomers to jump in."
7.1/10
Shadowgrounds
12/06/06 23:03:17 - Shadowgrounds Review
"It is a pretty solid game if you treat it as what it is, a game where you collect and upgrade weapons, and use them to blow away aliens. "
12/06/06 23:03:17 - Shadowgrounds Review
"It is a pretty solid game if you treat it as what it is, a game where you collect and upgrade weapons, and use them to blow away aliens. "
7.3/10
Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked
12/06/06 23:01:30 - Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked Review
"Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked is a surprisingly well done button masher which should be even more appealing to anime fans."
12/06/06 23:01:30 - Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked Review
"Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked is a surprisingly well done button masher which should be even more appealing to anime fans."
8.6/10
beatmania
12/06/06 23:00:19 - Beatmania Review
"...you’ll find beatmania to be a rewarding and long-lasting game."
12/06/06 23:00:19 - Beatmania Review
"...you’ll find beatmania to be a rewarding and long-lasting game."
8.0/10
Football Manager 2006
12/06/06 22:58:43 - Football Manager 2006 Xbox 360 Review
"Football Manager 2006 includes all the features that prior PC series fanatics may well be hoping to experience..."
12/06/06 22:58:43 - Football Manager 2006 Xbox 360 Review
"Football Manager 2006 includes all the features that prior PC series fanatics may well be hoping to experience..."
5.5/10
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
12/06/06 22:53:04 - Dreamfall: The Longest Journey Xbox Review
"Dreamfall ultimately lacks any real driving motivation..."
12/06/06 22:53:04 - Dreamfall: The Longest Journey Xbox Review
"Dreamfall ultimately lacks any real driving motivation..."
8.2/10
Driver Parallel Lines
11/05/06 04:32:04 - Driver: Parallel Lines PS2 Review
"You’re out to make your fortune and this being a Driver game, you aren’t going to be doing secretarial work."
11/05/06 04:32:04 - Driver: Parallel Lines PS2 Review
"You’re out to make your fortune and this being a Driver game, you aren’t going to be doing secretarial work."
7.7/10
Samurai Warriors: State of War
27/04/06 03:21:28 - Samurai Warriors: State of War
"State of War’s battle elements are frantic but brief and perfectly befitting the mobile nature of the PSP platform."
27/04/06 03:21:28 - Samurai Warriors: State of War
"State of War’s battle elements are frantic but brief and perfectly befitting the mobile nature of the PSP platform."
6.8/10
Black
19/04/06 01:53:08 - Black - Xbox Review
"In closing, Black’s creators have certainly spared no expense in terms of production value—now it’s time for them to invest in purchase value."
19/04/06 01:53:08 - Black - Xbox Review
"In closing, Black’s creators have certainly spared no expense in terms of production value—now it’s time for them to invest in purchase value."
7.5/10
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Video Game
18/04/06 02:40:52 - Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Video Game - PS2 Review
"Essentially, this is a well-constructed game. It looks good. It plays well. It keeps you interested. But soon enough you’ll have finished it."
18/04/06 02:40:52 - Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Video Game - PS2 Review
"Essentially, this is a well-constructed game. It looks good. It plays well. It keeps you interested. But soon enough you’ll have finished it."
6.8/10
Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition
17/04/06 21:25:24 - Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition - PC Review
"Being very mildly priced, this compilation is a worthwhile purchase if you're interested in venturing into retro gaming on the PC"
17/04/06 21:25:24 - Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition - PC Review
"Being very mildly priced, this compilation is a worthwhile purchase if you're interested in venturing into retro gaming on the PC"
9/10
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
11/04/06 03:24:16 - OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (PS2) Review
"Because OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast offers up nothing more than a single focal point of arcade racing gameplay that’s polished and honed to perfection."
11/04/06 03:24:16 - OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (PS2) Review
"Because OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast offers up nothing more than a single focal point of arcade racing gameplay that’s polished and honed to perfection."
9.8/10
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
06/04/06 21:36:08 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC) Review
"There’s so much I could say about the game. I could go on and on about a whole lot, but I have to stop at some point."
06/04/06 21:36:08 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC) Review
"There’s so much I could say about the game. I could go on and on about a whole lot, but I have to stop at some point."
6.8/10
Sonic Riders
06/04/06 02:14:29 - Sonic Riders (PS2) Review
"And here with Sonic Riders, which is essentially a SEGA mascot racer in a similar vein to Sony’s Crash Tag Team Racing and Nintendo’s Mario Kart"
06/04/06 02:14:29 - Sonic Riders (PS2) Review
"And here with Sonic Riders, which is essentially a SEGA mascot racer in a similar vein to Sony’s Crash Tag Team Racing and Nintendo’s Mario Kart"
8.6/10
Me & My Katamari
31/03/06 03:46:51 - Me & My Katamari Review
"As a whole, Me & My Katamari does a fantastic job at bringing this fabled series to the PSP."
31/03/06 03:46:51 - Me & My Katamari Review
"As a whole, Me & My Katamari does a fantastic job at bringing this fabled series to the PSP."
7.4/10
Neopets: Petpet Adventures The Wand of Wishing
30/03/06 05:07:00 - Neopets: Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing Review
"Despite the low-level evolution of its RPG elements, Petpet Adventures still plays well, and its visuals and sound complement an easily accessible gameplay mech"
30/03/06 05:07:00 - Neopets: Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing Review
"Despite the low-level evolution of its RPG elements, Petpet Adventures still plays well, and its visuals and sound complement an easily accessible gameplay mech"
6.8/10
MS Saga: A New Dawn
22/03/06 03:39:17 - MS Saga: A New Dawn
"If you love the genre, this title won’t leave you disappointed, and if you love the Gundam series, this game will allow you to enjoy the mobile suits and weapon"
22/03/06 03:39:17 - MS Saga: A New Dawn
"If you love the genre, this title won’t leave you disappointed, and if you love the Gundam series, this game will allow you to enjoy the mobile suits and weapon"
6.5/10
Tycoon City: New York
16/03/06 03:25:08 - Tycoon City: New York (PC) Review
"Some people will probably find it very enjoyable, and by all means, the graphics and audio are perfectly adequate, but the gameplay is very poor once you’ve pla"
16/03/06 03:25:08 - Tycoon City: New York (PC) Review
"Some people will probably find it very enjoyable, and by all means, the graphics and audio are perfectly adequate, but the gameplay is very poor once you’ve pla"
7.3/10
Football Manager 2006
15/03/06 03:51:02 - Football Manager 2006 (PC) Review
"Best football management game on earth? It’s definitely in the lead for the title."
15/03/06 03:51:02 - Football Manager 2006 (PC) Review
"Best football management game on earth? It’s definitely in the lead for the title."
8.8/10
Condemned: Criminal Origins
07/03/06 04:54:33 - Condemned: Criminal Origins
"It is by far one of the scariest games of all time, and its innovative combat system and captivating storyline make this game one hell of a ride. "
07/03/06 04:54:33 - Condemned: Criminal Origins
"It is by far one of the scariest games of all time, and its innovative combat system and captivating storyline make this game one hell of a ride. "
8.6/10
Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll
26/02/06 17:12:51 - Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll Review
"...Touch & Roll is simply impossible to dislike."
26/02/06 17:12:51 - Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll Review
"...Touch & Roll is simply impossible to dislike."
9.5/10
Xpand Rally US
23/02/06 01:55:38 - Xpand Rally US Review
"If there’s a game to buy this year it’s definitely Xpand Rally."
23/02/06 01:55:38 - Xpand Rally US Review
"If there’s a game to buy this year it’s definitely Xpand Rally."
8.2/10
Perfect Dark Zero
16/02/06 20:28:30 - Perfect Dark Zero Review
"Perfect Dark Zero may be disappointing to some, but this doesn’t mean it’s a bad game by any means."
16/02/06 20:28:30 - Perfect Dark Zero Review
"Perfect Dark Zero may be disappointing to some, but this doesn’t mean it’s a bad game by any means."
6.2/10
True Crime 2: New York City
12/02/06 15:47:38 - True Crime 2: New York City Xbox Review
"...a host of disgracefully basic errors ruin any chance True Crime: New York City had of becoming what it should have been..."
12/02/06 15:47:38 - True Crime 2: New York City Xbox Review
"...a host of disgracefully basic errors ruin any chance True Crime: New York City had of becoming what it should have been..."
7.0/10
Pinball Hall of Fame - The Gottlieb Collection
06/02/06 10:18:01 - Pinball Hall of Fame PSP Review
"Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection is simply an instantly accessible and attractive pick-up-and-play experience..."
06/02/06 10:18:01 - Pinball Hall of Fame PSP Review
"Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection is simply an instantly accessible and attractive pick-up-and-play experience..."
8.0/10
Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4
06/02/06 10:14:15 - Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 GameCube Review
"Naruto 4 scores quite well in graphics, audio, and gameplay, even if it’s in a bit of a different league than, for instance Dead or Alive 4."
06/02/06 10:14:15 - Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 GameCube Review
"Naruto 4 scores quite well in graphics, audio, and gameplay, even if it’s in a bit of a different league than, for instance Dead or Alive 4."
6.8/10
Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
06/02/06 10:10:46 - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play PSP Review
"...this collection isn’t about wowing the ‘now’ crowd, it’s about tickling the remembrance of ‘yesteryear’ players. And it certainly succeeds there."
06/02/06 10:10:46 - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play PSP Review
"...this collection isn’t about wowing the ‘now’ crowd, it’s about tickling the remembrance of ‘yesteryear’ players. And it certainly succeeds there."
6.3/10
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
02/02/06 20:16:57 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe DS Review
"Narnia on the DS is an RPG which tries to innovate, but isn’t really worth stepping through the closet for."
02/02/06 20:16:57 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe DS Review
"Narnia on the DS is an RPG which tries to innovate, but isn’t really worth stepping through the closet for."
6.1/10
Neopets: The Darkest Faerie
02/02/06 18:41:23 - Neopets: The Darkest Faerie Review
"Neopets: The Darkest Faerie is too average of an adventure game to be interesting."
02/02/06 18:41:23 - Neopets: The Darkest Faerie Review
"Neopets: The Darkest Faerie is too average of an adventure game to be interesting."
6.9/10
GUN
25/01/06 13:02:13 - GUN Xbox 360 Review
"Neversoft will have to make a more focused effort with their next non-boarding title, as their GUN only fires blanks."
25/01/06 13:02:13 - GUN Xbox 360 Review
"Neversoft will have to make a more focused effort with their next non-boarding title, as their GUN only fires blanks."
7.4/10
Bleach GC: Tasogare Ni Mamieru Shinigami
24/01/06 09:18:27 - Bleach GC: Tasogare Ni Mamieru Shinigami Review
"Bleach isn’t a game you’re likely to buy instead of the big blockbuster fighter titles. It’s a game for Bleach fans..."
24/01/06 09:18:27 - Bleach GC: Tasogare Ni Mamieru Shinigami Review
"Bleach isn’t a game you’re likely to buy instead of the big blockbuster fighter titles. It’s a game for Bleach fans..."
7.4/10
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
21/01/06 11:09:29 - Call of Duty 2: Big Red One PS2 Review
"Call of Duty 2: Big Red One for the PS2 doesn’t do anything to reinvent this tired genre."
21/01/06 11:09:29 - Call of Duty 2: Big Red One PS2 Review
"Call of Duty 2: Big Red One for the PS2 doesn’t do anything to reinvent this tired genre."
6.1/10
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge
21/01/06 11:05:29 - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge PS2 Review
"Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge will really appeal to those who loved the movie."
21/01/06 11:05:29 - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge PS2 Review
"Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge will really appeal to those who loved the movie."
8.7/10
Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion
21/01/06 10:58:23 - Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Review
"Barbarian Invasion is a great expansion to one of the top strategy games of all time."
21/01/06 10:58:23 - Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Review
"Barbarian Invasion is a great expansion to one of the top strategy games of all time."
6.1/10
Frogger: Ancient Shadow
21/01/06 10:53:12 - Frogger: Ancient Shadow PS2 Review
"Frogger: Ancient Shadow won’t be a worthy title for most PS2 gamers out there."
21/01/06 10:53:12 - Frogger: Ancient Shadow PS2 Review
"Frogger: Ancient Shadow won’t be a worthy title for most PS2 gamers out there."
7.8/10
Frogger: Helmet Chaos
21/01/06 10:46:21 - Frogger: Helmet Chaos PSP Review
"Frogger: Helmet Chaos is a decent platform adventure game for the PSP."
21/01/06 10:46:21 - Frogger: Helmet Chaos PSP Review
"Frogger: Helmet Chaos is a decent platform adventure game for the PSP."
8.5/10
SSX 3
20/01/06 21:25:07 - SSX 3 Gizmondo Review
"What’s great about SSX 3 is that you can pick it up at any point and continue."
20/01/06 21:25:07 - SSX 3 Gizmondo Review
"What’s great about SSX 3 is that you can pick it up at any point and continue."
4.9/10
Crime Life: Gang Wars
18/01/06 10:28:43 - Crime Life: Gang Wars Xbox Review
"Crime Life: Gang Wars is barely worthy of the bargain bucket—and with its reduced price tag, it’s almost there already."
18/01/06 10:28:43 - Crime Life: Gang Wars Xbox Review
"Crime Life: Gang Wars is barely worthy of the bargain bucket—and with its reduced price tag, it’s almost there already."
7.1/10
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3
18/01/06 10:23:49 - Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 Xbox Review
"Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 is a satisfactory dancing game."
18/01/06 10:23:49 - Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 Xbox Review
"Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 is a satisfactory dancing game."
8.6/10
Infected
17/01/06 15:12:41 - Infected Review
"Infected is a breath of fresh air for the PSP’s game library."
17/01/06 15:12:41 - Infected Review
"Infected is a breath of fresh air for the PSP’s game library."