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.
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.
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.
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.
The Operation: Anchorage DLC has been released for Fallout 3, and despite some minor flaws, adds exciting gameplay to an already great game.
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.
Birth of America 2: Wars In America focuses on the early days of the United States, when wars were still fought on the home soil. It’s fun and heavily historical.
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a puzzle game like no other, with lasers, flamethrowers, alien hoards and an addictive gameplay that will have you coming back for more.
After moving the series to a new developer and into the modern world, Call of Duty: World At War moves back to World War II. And you will find that WWII is still red hot.
Dracula 3: Path of the Dragon is a wonderful addition to both adventure games and vampire lore. It’s a highly researched title too, dripping with atmosphere, puzzles and even historical texts.
The World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King expansion adds so much content to WoW that it’s almost like a completely new game to explore. So addicted WoWers are set for a great 2009.