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7.5/10
Assassin's Creed Revelations
17/11/11 00:21:22 - Assassin's Creed Revelations
"Revelations provides for the same kind of experience as a yearly released sports title."
17/11/11 00:21:22 - Assassin's Creed Revelations
"Revelations provides for the same kind of experience as a yearly released sports title."
7.5/10
Saints Row: The Third
11/11/11 22:56:37 - Saints Row: The Third
"If more than unprejudiced violence and shootouts had wormed their way into the mix...Saints Row: The Third could've been exceptional"
11/11/11 22:56:37 - Saints Row: The Third
"If more than unprejudiced violence and shootouts had wormed their way into the mix...Saints Row: The Third could've been exceptional"
8.5/10
Gears of War 3
16/09/11 18:28:13 - Gears of War 3
"There are two ways to look at Gears of War 3: it's the best of the series; and, it's not a disappointing ending. "
16/09/11 18:28:13 - Gears of War 3
"There are two ways to look at Gears of War 3: it's the best of the series; and, it's not a disappointing ending. "
6.5/10
Dead Island
09/09/11 22:54:18 - Dead Island
"It can be fun for a bit, and the outdoor environments look gorgeous (the recycled human models, not so much), but Dead Island doesn't offer much else."
09/09/11 22:54:18 - Dead Island
"It can be fun for a bit, and the outdoor environments look gorgeous (the recycled human models, not so much), but Dead Island doesn't offer much else."
7.5/10
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
06/09/11 21:32:15 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
"Though the general gameplay might be shortsighted, have pacing deficiencies, and is fairly one-note, the mechanics behind it are sound."
06/09/11 21:32:15 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
"Though the general gameplay might be shortsighted, have pacing deficiencies, and is fairly one-note, the mechanics behind it are sound."
8.0/10
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
23/08/11 01:00:42 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
"Here and there it's in need of some attention, but the groundwork is certainly there to build upon."
23/08/11 01:00:42 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
"Here and there it's in need of some attention, but the groundwork is certainly there to build upon."
5.0/10
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
14/07/11 10:03:59 - Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
"With nothing to distract you from its single-track design, even its budget status is too weighty. It's a perfect bargain bin timesink, maybe."
14/07/11 10:03:59 - Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
"With nothing to distract you from its single-track design, even its budget status is too weighty. It's a perfect bargain bin timesink, maybe."
9.0/10
Shadows of the Damned
11/07/11 09:45:22 - Shadows of the Damned
"It's mature sexual content (and immature sexual humor) that's woven together with gore-splattered gameplay set to a unique and refreshing sense of style."
11/07/11 09:45:22 - Shadows of the Damned
"It's mature sexual content (and immature sexual humor) that's woven together with gore-splattered gameplay set to a unique and refreshing sense of style."
7.0/10
F.E.A.R. 3
29/06/11 22:28:25 - F.E.A.R. 3
"The game makes no major missteps, but neither does it surprise, innovate or evolve the genre in any significant way."
29/06/11 22:28:25 - F.E.A.R. 3
"The game makes no major missteps, but neither does it surprise, innovate or evolve the genre in any significant way."
8.0/10
Dungeon Siege 3
29/06/11 21:55:00 - Dungeon Siege 3
"Dungeon Siege III is not the Next Big Thing in action-RPGs, but it does the Old Thing pretty well."
29/06/11 21:55:00 - Dungeon Siege 3
"Dungeon Siege III is not the Next Big Thing in action-RPGs, but it does the Old Thing pretty well."
6.5/10
Red Faction: Armageddon
06/06/11 09:56:50 - Red Faction: Armageddon
"Armageddon works, and there's at least a functional, mindless romp to be had, but it's not a surprising one worth revisiting or meant to contemplate."
06/06/11 09:56:50 - Red Faction: Armageddon
"Armageddon works, and there's at least a functional, mindless romp to be had, but it's not a surprising one worth revisiting or meant to contemplate."
9.0/10
L.A. Noire
25/05/11 22:12:58 - LA Noire
"Though its gameplay is less successful or interesting than its presentation, LA Noire definitely advances the art of digital storytelling. "
25/05/11 22:12:58 - LA Noire
"Though its gameplay is less successful or interesting than its presentation, LA Noire definitely advances the art of digital storytelling. "
7.5/10
Dragon Age 2
11/03/11 20:34:55 - Dragon Age 2
"Without the thoughtful structure and fully realized world like that of Origins, it's one that exists in the hyphenated space of “action-RPG” where the first 5 h"
11/03/11 20:34:55 - Dragon Age 2
"Without the thoughtful structure and fully realized world like that of Origins, it's one that exists in the hyphenated space of “action-RPG” where the first 5 h"
9.0/10
Fight Night Champion
07/03/11 08:00:20 - Fight Night Champion
"Clichés or not, Fight Night Champion scores a KO."
07/03/11 08:00:20 - Fight Night Champion
"Clichés or not, Fight Night Champion scores a KO."
8.5/10
Rift: Planes of Telara
07/03/11 07:37:01 - Rift
"By sticking very closely to established conventions, the game is immediately accessible; but it's the wrinkles unique to the game that add welcome new dimension"
07/03/11 07:37:01 - Rift
"By sticking very closely to established conventions, the game is immediately accessible; but it's the wrinkles unique to the game that add welcome new dimension"
9.0/10
Bulletstorm
01/03/11 02:00:29 - Bulletstorm
"The game easily transcends its “return to roots” vibe for an experience that’s easily one of this year’s best."
01/03/11 02:00:29 - Bulletstorm
"The game easily transcends its “return to roots” vibe for an experience that’s easily one of this year’s best."
8.5/10
Killzone 3
01/03/11 01:20:09 - Killzone 3
"The story may disappoint you but squaring off against the Helghast is still remarkably satisfying. "
01/03/11 01:20:09 - Killzone 3
"The story may disappoint you but squaring off against the Helghast is still remarkably satisfying. "
8.0/10
de Blob 2: The Underground
23/02/11 00:29:22 - de Blob 2
"Without a doubt, de Blob is situated to become a marquee franchise for THQ and Blue Tongue."
23/02/11 00:29:22 - de Blob 2
"Without a doubt, de Blob is situated to become a marquee franchise for THQ and Blue Tongue."
7.0/10
Test Drive Unlimited 2
22/02/11 21:40:22 - Test Drive Unlimited 2
"The concept of a racing game that effortlessly integrates multiplayer looks great on paper, but the execution just doesn't cut it."
22/02/11 21:40:22 - Test Drive Unlimited 2
"The concept of a racing game that effortlessly integrates multiplayer looks great on paper, but the execution just doesn't cut it."
8.5/10
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
16/02/11 03:04:31 - Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
"There's a lot to love for longtime franchise fans and new challengers alike with fighting that's excitingly frantic. "
16/02/11 03:04:31 - Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
"There's a lot to love for longtime franchise fans and new challengers alike with fighting that's excitingly frantic. "
8.0/10
DC Universe Online
22/01/11 09:37:28 - DC Universe Online
"For certain though, fans of the beloved DC comics, action gamers, and MMO veterans will all find something to enjoy in DC Universe Online."
22/01/11 09:37:28 - DC Universe Online
"For certain though, fans of the beloved DC comics, action gamers, and MMO veterans will all find something to enjoy in DC Universe Online."
6.5/10
CrimeCraft: BLEEDOUT
13/01/11 23:52:09 - Crimecraft: Bleedout
"It's hard to recommend Crimecraft for the kind of long-term commitment an MMORPG typically requires."
13/01/11 23:52:09 - Crimecraft: Bleedout
"It's hard to recommend Crimecraft for the kind of long-term commitment an MMORPG typically requires."
9/10
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam
03/01/11 08:06:51 - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam
"Vietnam builds on the strengths of an already excellent game and provides the player with some incredibly well-made new content."
03/01/11 08:06:51 - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam
"Vietnam builds on the strengths of an already excellent game and provides the player with some incredibly well-made new content."
8.5/10
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West - Pigsy's Perfect 10 DLC
01/12/10 22:57:31 - Pigsy's Perfect 10
"Clever, entertaining, and generous, I only hope that Ninja Theory continues to create DLC as strong as this."
01/12/10 22:57:31 - Pigsy's Perfect 10
"Clever, entertaining, and generous, I only hope that Ninja Theory continues to create DLC as strong as this."
8.5/10
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
29/11/10 09:01:21 - Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
"A few rough edges during solo play, but brighter promise in leveraging tight mechanics for a socially minded multiplayer affair. "
29/11/10 09:01:21 - Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
"A few rough edges during solo play, but brighter promise in leveraging tight mechanics for a socially minded multiplayer affair. "
8.0/10
The Sly Collection
29/11/10 08:24:17 - The Sly Collection
"The Sly Collection continues to exhibit why good, older generation titles do well to bundle together in quality remastered editions."
29/11/10 08:24:17 - The Sly Collection
"The Sly Collection continues to exhibit why good, older generation titles do well to bundle together in quality remastered editions."
8.5/10
Call of Duty: Black Ops
18/11/10 02:04:18 - Call of Duty: Black Ops
"Good as it is, let's hope Treyarch or Infinity Ward break the CoD template after this one, crack open the window, and let some good fresh air into the series."
18/11/10 02:04:18 - Call of Duty: Black Ops
"Good as it is, let's hope Treyarch or Infinity Ward break the CoD template after this one, crack open the window, and let some good fresh air into the series."
7.0/10
James Bond 007: Blood Stone
09/11/10 23:02:03 - James Bond 007: Blood Stone
"Gameplay is straightforward and isn't composed of an enthralling story, but it's serviceable and more than playable."
09/11/10 23:02:03 - James Bond 007: Blood Stone
"Gameplay is straightforward and isn't composed of an enthralling story, but it's serviceable and more than playable."
6.5/10
Fist of the North Star
03/11/10 01:25:29 - Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
"Anything beyond the re-skinned Dynasty half only proves to be a chore."
03/11/10 01:25:29 - Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
"Anything beyond the re-skinned Dynasty half only proves to be a chore."
6.5/10
Fist of the North Star
03/11/10 01:23:19 - Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
"Anything beyond the re-skinned Dynasty half only proves to be a chore."
03/11/10 01:23:19 - Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
"Anything beyond the re-skinned Dynasty half only proves to be a chore."
7.5/10
ArcaniA: Gothic 4
27/10/10 00:49:16 - Arcania: Gothic 4
"For an RPG—as in life—just being pretty isn't enough. "
27/10/10 00:49:16 - Arcania: Gothic 4
"For an RPG—as in life—just being pretty isn't enough. "
9.0/10
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
26/10/10 01:08:34 - God of War: Ghost of Sparta
"It's been quite a year for Kratos fans, full of high-definition, and Ghost of Sparta is simply a cherry-on-top experience. "
26/10/10 01:08:34 - God of War: Ghost of Sparta
"It's been quite a year for Kratos fans, full of high-definition, and Ghost of Sparta is simply a cherry-on-top experience. "
7.0/10
Fallout: New Vegas
19/10/10 07:37:34 - Fallout: New Vegas
"By bringing little else new to the experience and with it being as buggy as ever, New Vegas could have been adequate as a smaller-sized expansion disc."
19/10/10 07:37:34 - Fallout: New Vegas
"By bringing little else new to the experience and with it being as buggy as ever, New Vegas could have been adequate as a smaller-sized expansion disc."
8.5/10
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
15/10/10 08:41:19 - Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
"Sure, it cribs, borrows, and steals from other games, but in the end, it still moves a classic in a great, new direction."
15/10/10 08:41:19 - Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
"Sure, it cribs, borrows, and steals from other games, but in the end, it still moves a classic in a great, new direction."
7.0/10
Medal of Honor
14/10/10 11:32:04 - Medal of Honor
"Ultimately, as an expansion franchise, Medal of Honor's debut in the Modern Warfare League isn't a championship run."
14/10/10 11:32:04 - Medal of Honor
"Ultimately, as an expansion franchise, Medal of Honor's debut in the Modern Warfare League isn't a championship run."
6.5/10
Dead Rising 2
11/10/10 09:39:31 - Dead Rising 2
"Killing zombies is one thing; killing our downtime with a poorly designed, nonsensical and patchwork game is another. "
11/10/10 09:39:31 - Dead Rising 2
"Killing zombies is one thing; killing our downtime with a poorly designed, nonsensical and patchwork game is another. "
8.5/10
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
10/10/10 23:43:39 - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (X360)
"Enslaved: Odyssey to the West deserves attention and rewards the player"
10/10/10 23:43:39 - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (X360)
"Enslaved: Odyssey to the West deserves attention and rewards the player"
5.5/10
Hydrophobia
01/10/10 10:01:34 - Hydrophobia
"Dark Energy has undoubtedly created some impressive technology and fiction, but neither are expressly enjoyable in what's playable. "
01/10/10 10:01:34 - Hydrophobia
"Dark Energy has undoubtedly created some impressive technology and fiction, but neither are expressly enjoyable in what's playable. "
8.5/10
Halo: Reach
13/09/10 22:26:41 - Halo: Reach
"As a Halo game it rivals the nostalgia Combat Evolved instilled in us nearly a decade ago"
13/09/10 22:26:41 - Halo: Reach
"As a Halo game it rivals the nostalgia Combat Evolved instilled in us nearly a decade ago"
7.5/10
Mafia 2
03/09/10 11:11:55 - Mafia II (X360)
"If you're in the mood for a playable story...it's easy to sink a few hours into the follow-up to one of 2002's greatest hits."
03/09/10 11:11:55 - Mafia II (X360)
"If you're in the mood for a playable story...it's easy to sink a few hours into the follow-up to one of 2002's greatest hits."
9.5/10
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
07/08/10 10:59:24 - StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
"When it comes to delivering a polished, artistically rendered, and enjoyable game, Blizzard is without peer."
07/08/10 10:59:24 - StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
"When it comes to delivering a polished, artistically rendered, and enjoyable game, Blizzard is without peer."
8/10
DeathSpank
20/07/10 05:01:09 - DeathSpank
"Like those summer cineplex comedies that get you out of the sweltering heat for a few laugh-filled hours, DeathSpank delivers the goods."
20/07/10 05:01:09 - DeathSpank
"Like those summer cineplex comedies that get you out of the sweltering heat for a few laugh-filled hours, DeathSpank delivers the goods."
8.5/10
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
13/07/10 00:13:10 - Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge (X360)
"Even after nearly 20 years, it's still funnier, more clever, and well-written than the vast majority of “blockbusters” lining the digital shelves."
13/07/10 00:13:10 - Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge (X360)
"Even after nearly 20 years, it's still funnier, more clever, and well-written than the vast majority of “blockbusters” lining the digital shelves."
8.0/10
ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead
12/07/10 23:54:30 - ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead
"If you've got a powerful computer...and a lot of time and patience, then Bohemia's ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead will scratch your itch"
12/07/10 23:54:30 - ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead
"If you've got a powerful computer...and a lot of time and patience, then Bohemia's ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead will scratch your itch"
8.0/10
RISK: Factions
09/07/10 00:57:44 - Risk: Factions
"At around ten dollars, Risk: Factions provides a lot of gameplay and another motivation for ditching the tabletop for the console"
09/07/10 00:57:44 - Risk: Factions
"At around ten dollars, Risk: Factions provides a lot of gameplay and another motivation for ditching the tabletop for the console"
4.5/10
Naughty Bear
09/07/10 00:20:55 - Naughty Bear (X360)
"As it stands, Naughty Bear is overpriced and undercooked."
09/07/10 00:20:55 - Naughty Bear (X360)
"As it stands, Naughty Bear is overpriced and undercooked."
6.5/10
7.0/10
Singularity
05/07/10 11:39:04 - Singularity (X360)
"If you can overlook its utter lack of new car smell, Singularity is a pretty good way to pass some time."
05/07/10 11:39:04 - Singularity (X360)
"If you can overlook its utter lack of new car smell, Singularity is a pretty good way to pass some time."