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Game review: Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Game shares blockbuster film's clumsy flaws. The worst part of the game, however, is that it is entirely pointless.
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Game review: Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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The Arcade Edition adds four new characters to the mix. This makes the roster count to an impressive 39 fighters.
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Game review: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Multiplayer Beta)
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Seeing the success of the campaign in Uncharted 2, Naughty Dog has tried to include more ‘cinematic set pieces’ inside the multiplayer.
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Game Review: F.E.A.R. 3
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Theme parks tend to feature a number of rides that, save for a few different props, are essentially the same ride.
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Game review: Hunted - The Demon's Forge
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Hunted: The Demon's Forge intrigues with charismatic leads and humour but falls short with repetitive gameplay and uninspired levels.
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Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Infamous 2 electrifies the PS3 with its enhanced gameplay, setting a new high for open-world action. A must-play sequel that outshines its predecessor.
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Review for Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 enchants with its fidelity to the classic card game, inviting veterans and newbies alike.
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Review: Steel Diver 3DS
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Steel Diver 3DS's gameplay sinks under frustrating controls, despite a promising start and unique features, leaving much to be desired.
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Game review: Rage
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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RAGE, from the creators of Doom, blends FPS and RPG in a post-apocalyptic world, setting sights on being the year's top title with award-winning visuals.
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Game review: Portal 2
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Portal 2 review: Valve's sequel elevates the beloved puzzle adventure with co-op play, promising more innovative gameplay in an expanded world.
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Homefront: a first-person shooter with a huge difference - and it's not too far fetched
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Homefront redefines FPS gaming with a near-future US invaded by Korea, mixing gripping realism with innovative gameplay. #gamingnews.
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Dead nation
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Dead Nation hits PS3, offering players a thrilling zombie apocalypse with co-op mode and global leaderboards. Time to face the undead!.
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Game review: Fable lll
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Fable III: Charming and fun, but marred by bugs. The most mature installment yet with a thought-provoking final act.
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Gran Turismo 5 scores 87 on Metacritic
Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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Gran Turismo 5 rides into controversy, snagging a Metacritic 87, despite its PlayStation-3-exclusive hype and lengthy build-up since E3 2005.
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3D Penalty Shootout
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Experience a hyper-realistic 3D football penalty shootout, with lifelike player movements and various game modes, set to revolutionise sports gaming.
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Super ScribbleNauts
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Super Scribblenauts amps up creativity with adjectives, enhancing its unique puzzle-solving universe where almost anything can be conjured.
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Game review: Tumble
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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If you like spatial puzzles then Tumble is for you. Ingenous controls, a time vacuum - what more could you ask for.
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Game review: Mafia II
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Mafia II brings a genuine cinematic adventure to gamers, recounting a WWII vet's journey into the mob, set in the detailed Empire Bay.
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Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days launch trailer
Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days, eagerly awaited with its launch trailer unveiled, hits stores Aug 17th amidst high hopes of redemption.
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FULL METAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood reimagines the beloved series with closer manga adaptation, improved art, and a lighter tone, though not without some flaws.