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Game review stories - Page 19

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Mass Effect 2
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The hotly anticipated sequel to BioWare's 2007 space opera epic is here, and for the most part it has been well worth the wait.
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family game show
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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If there’s one console that’s particularly suited to gameshow titles, it’s the Wii. It’s a social console after all.
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes PSP action to new heights, blending intense gameplay with deep weapon customisation for an unmatched experience.
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dante's inferno
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The game is graphically sharp, the environment is imaginatively realised and there is plenty of variety to soak up on the journey.
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God of War III
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.
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final fantasy XIII
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Final Fantasy XIII dazzles with unmatched visuals and a gripping narrative, setting a new standard for the RPG genre.
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Blood bowl
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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I would hope that the game feels better to play on a PC or PSP, but I really cannot recommend Blood Bowl to anybody. It hurts.
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Aliens vs. Predator demo inbound?
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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SEGA's Aliens vs. Predator to release multiplayer demo on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, offering deathmatch mode across species.
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Game review: Eyepet
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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No more accidents on the carpet and hefty vet bills! Imagine a future where household pets are virtual entities that exist within your home.
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Game review: NBA 2K10
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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NBA 2K10 review: Despite its 10th anniversary, the game struggles with technical issues, overshadowing new modes and exciting gameplay.
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Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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No elaborate plot, no dark forces threatening a kingdom – just fighting your way through a dungeon, as the title implies.
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Game review: FIFA 10
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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FIFA 10 review: With enhanced graphics, fluid 360-degree dribbling, and a natural ball game, EA Canada's latest offers a deeper football experience.
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Game review: NHL 10
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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NHL 10 review: EA Canada raises the bar with sublime gameplay, an exhilarating new fighting engine, and innovative modes. A must-play for sports enthusiasts.
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Review: Rock Band: Unplugged
Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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I’ve developed what I consider, as a veteran gamer, an unnerving appreciation for Rock Band and its stable-mate Guitar Hero.
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Blog: Delayed reactions
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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In a playful nod to its content, Blogger Leggetron admits to intentionally delaying a post on the vast number of game title delays this year.
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WOLFENSTEIN
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Wolfenstein is a first person shooter by the numbers, feeling more like a contractual obligation rather than the careful updating of a classic.
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G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game disappoints on all fronts. A dreadful experience for fans and newcomers alike. Avoid at all costs.
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Game review: Canabalt
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Canabalt is a rather fun (if simplistic) platformer in which the goal is to run as far away as you possibly can from a city under attack.
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The bigs 2
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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The Bigs 2 dazzles with an arcade twist to baseball, offering a larger-than-life experience that's both hard to master yet rewarding.
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WANTED WEAPONS OF FATE
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Warner Bros. turns a mediocre movie into a subpar game in Wanted: Weapons of Fate, failing to break the curse of bad film adaptations.