Reliving A Grand Age
It’s been a while since anyone has seen an epic game set in Roman times. And Grand Ages Rome is just the thing to temp you to break out your horsehair helmet again.
Category Archives: Reviews
Lara Is Back
Fresh off of Anniversary, Eidos strikes again with Tomb Raider: Underworld. And this time around, Lara is more realistic than ever. Plus it’s a pretty good game.
A Beautiful Fighter
Street Fighter IV is a marvelous addition to the series, combining stunning visuals, great controls and a host of old favorites and new characters. It’s perhaps the best fighting game ever.
It's Not Worthy!
Rock Revolution probably could have added a third competitor to the profitable rhythm game market, had it not come out years late and without needed features, like vocals or master tracks.
Play It Again, Simon
The Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol Encore 2 offers some new songs, but forces you to pay an extra $10 for a microphone you probably already own.
Return of the Prince
Think of the new Prince of Persia as a total reset of the series, taking the game in a fascinating new direction that for the most part is a refreshing wind of change.
Finally Evolving
After a few lackluster seasons, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 hits the ground running. Not every flaw of the past two years is fixed, but PES 2009 pushes back towards the king of the hill.
A New Type Of Platformer
Mirror’s Edge brings a new type of gaming to the field, that of the popular new parkour sport. Despite some flaws, games that Mirror eventually spawns or inspires might be the real prize.
North To The Future
The Operation: Anchorage DLC has been released for Fallout 3, and despite some minor flaws, adds exciting gameplay to an already great game.
The Horror"The Horror (Part 2)
F.E.A.R. 2 hits the shelves today, and we find a vastly improved world ripe with horror and intrigue – and plenty of things to blow up in spectacular ways.