All posts tagged 'Game Reviews'

Game Review: Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack (Wii)

Shoot your way down memory lane with two of Sega’s classic arcade light gun games. Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns are now on one Wii Arcade Hits Pack. Use the remote to aim at the screen and fire at enemy targets. It’s as simple as that.

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Disney Sing It: Family Hits

When I had babies, I refused to play children’s music for them. If it wasn’t on television – The Wiggles, etc., – they didn’t hear it.  Instead I gave them a steady diet of mild/pop/rap, some classic rock and a huge helping of Beatles. The closest I got to kiddie fare was the kind that wins Oscars. Disney signature pile of hits fit the bill and here it is, in karaoke form!

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Game Review: Ys Seven (PSP)

Pronounced like ‘ease,’ the Ys series has provided gamers with fast action adventures and quests since 1987, even though it’s not as well received or recognized like Zelda titles are. In Ys Seven, join fiery red-haired Adol and his pal Dogi as they venture to a new land: Altego. Upon arriving, the two adventurers discover the area is being plagued by calamites and giant monsters. It’s up to Adol to harness the power of five legendary dragons to save this magical country.

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My Most Memorable Metroid Moments

Back when Super Mario Galaxy 2 was about to be released earlier this year, I wrote a blog in anticipation of it, sharing my most memorable and favorite Mario moments and games. With Metroid: Other M being released at the end of this month, I figured I would do something similar. So here’s a blog sharing my most memorable Metroid moments and games.

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Starcraft II

Blizzard always makes an impact. It began when Warcraft: Orcs vs. Humans and then Starcraft defined real-time strategy forever. Diable became the top action RPG and you’ve probably heard of World of Warcraft. Warcraft 3, many years ago, basically just updated the traditional gameplay and added better graphics. That’s exactly what Starcraft II does. Updates the formula without changing it.

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Toy Story 3

My love for Pixar is deep and abiding. They provide the best entertainment for my kids each year and all through the years and I admire just about everything about the company. Movie tie-ins tend to borrow adequate gameplay and then shoehorn it into the narrative and the results are typically mediocre. That’s not what happened with Toy Story 3, the game.

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Game Review: Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure (DS)

It’s Nick Jr.’s starlet Dora the Explorer’s 10th anniversary on TV (Has it really been that long?). To celebrate, your kids can join in on a Nintendo DS quest with Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure. Help Dora get out of Wizzle World so she can make it to her birthday party on time!

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Game Review: Wedding Dash 4 Ever (PC)

If you enjoy causal time management games, you might just fall in love with Wedding Dash 4 Ever. Play as wedding planner Quinn as she helps seat guests, collect gifts, and keep the bride and groom happy. Luckily, Diner Dash’s own Flo is on hand to help serve the entrees and cake! Guide them both at the same time to make the most memorable weddings ever!

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Singularity

Singularity feels a lot like Doom 3 and Raven obviously meant it to. That’s why I’m writing about it even though I don’t like it. They achieved their goal with style and panache, it’s not their fault I’m sick to death of any game that lazily tries to beguile me with recordings.

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Prime Pixel Picks!

So last weekend I was over at a friend’s house and we were playing an Xbox LIVE indie game called Protect Me Knight. It’s a new game, but visually and musically appears like a NES 8-bit title! We played it nearly the whole time I was there, and it got me to thinking about other new games done in 8-bit style. So I figured I would write a blog about other notable 8-bit styled new games. Now, these aren’t remakes of old games or anything, so keep that in mind.

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