SNK Summer School: Athena (PS Minis)
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Posted on July 25th, 2011 by
Next in our look at old SNK pre-Neo-Geo arcade classics that are now available to download on PS3 and PSP as PS Minis is Athena. It’s a colorful 2-D platformer starring one of SNK’s most popular characters.
SNK Summer School: Marvin’s Maze (PS Minis)
Posted on July 24th, 2011 by
Out of all the old SNK pre-Neo-Geo arcade classics that are now available to download on PS3 and PSP as PS Minis, I think Marvin’s Maze is my favorite. Of course, that comes as no surprise, since I’m a huge Pac-Man fan, and Marvin’s Maze is just a Pac-Man clone. But it’s a pretty good one.
SNK Summer School: HAL 21 (PS Minis)
Posted on July 23rd, 2011 by
Next in our look at old SNK pre-Neo-Geo arcade classics that are now available to download on PS3 and PSP as PS Minis is HAL 21. It’s a vertically scrolling classic 2-D shooter that bears more than a passing resemblance to Xevious.
SNK Summer School: Sasuke Vs. Commander (PS Minis)
Posted on July 22nd, 2011 by
The third in our look at old SNK pre-Neo-Geo arcade classics that are now available to download on PS3 and PSP as PS Minis is Sasuke Vs. Commander. Ever heard of Satan’s Hollow? It was a single screen shooter similar to Galaga, except the space ships and alien bugs were replaced with a fantasy background and demon enemies. Sasuke Vs. Commander is a lot like that, except it has a Japanese ninja motif.
SNK Summer School: Vanguard (PS Minis)
Posted on July 21st, 2011 by
Next up in our look at old SNK pre-Neo-Geo arcade classics that are now available to download on PS3 and PSP as PS Minis is Vanguard. It’s an old scrolling arcade shooter from the early 80’s.
SNK Summer School: Ozma Wars (PS Minis)
Posted on July 20th, 2011 by
When people see game maker SNK, they usually think of the Neo-Geo. But did you know they were making arcade games long before that? A large batch of their early pre-Neo-Geo arcade games have been recently released on the PS3 and PSP in the form of downloadable PS Minis. So every day for the next week, we’ll take a look at each one! First up is Ozma Wars, a very early arcade shooter.
Game Review: Ben 10 Triple Pack (DS)
Posted on July 15th, 2011 by
Ben 10 is a popular action animated series on Cartoon Network. It stars Ben, a teenage boy who uses a special wristwatch-like device to transform into all sorts of powerful aliens. Ben uses his abilities to stop intergalactic invaders from taking over Earth. Now your young Ben 10 fans can enjoy three adventures in one with the Ben 10 Triple Pack for Nintendo DS. It features Ben 10: Protector of Earth, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks all on one cartridge.
Game Review: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon (360, PS3)
Posted on July 14th, 2011 by
Giant ants, spiders, and other alien bugs are taking over the world, and it’s up to you to stop them. Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is an over-the-shoulder, third person shooter where you blast all manner of giant creepy-crawlies. It’s available for Xbox 360 and PS3 (360 version reviewed here).
Game Review: Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale (PC, XBOX Live)
Posted on July 13th, 2011 by
Nearly every computer RPG owes its roots to the pencil and paper Dungeons and Dragons game. Unfortunately, D&D has not always fared as well when brought into the digital realm. Some versions drew critical acclaim (the Gold Box series, Baldur’s Gate, etc…) but still others were more lackluster. The newest electronic entry, Daggerdale, falls somewhere on the spectrum between the arcade dungeon romp series, Gauntlet, and the more complex (but still a dungeon romp), Diablo series. Targeted at multiplayer gaming, allowing up to four players to play at once, Daggerdale provides a fun Gauntlet type experience along with the joys of “leveling up” one’s character, however it fails to completely grasp the gripping story or depth seen in larger games like Diablo. If you come to the title looking for some lightweight fantasy gaming action, it will serve you well.
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Second Opinion: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean (Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, DS)
Posted on July 12th, 2011 by
In GamerDad’s recent review of LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean, he glowingly relates how the newest installment in the LEGO adventure series just may be the best yet. I wanted to join the chorus and second his recommendation of the title for fans of the LEGO series, fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, or for anyone who is looking for a great two-player cooperative family game.
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