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OVERLORD 2
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Overlord 2 wreaks havoc again, offering gamers the delicious chance to dominate in a cheekily evil fantasy world.
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Killzone 2
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Killzone 2 delivers explosive action on the PS3, immersing players in a battle-hardened campaign against the glaringly vulnerable Helghast.
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F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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F.E.A.R. 2 enchants with a blend of Japanese horror and FPS genius, setting a new bar for survival horror thrill-seekers.
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Game review: Halo Wars
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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The first Halo title since the Xbox 360’s flagship Halo 3 is upon us, and there’s not a Master Chief in sight.
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Game review: Skate 2
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Skate 2 review: EA's latest offers an unmatched skateboarding sim, outplaying Tony Hawk with intuitive controls and innovation, despite a tedious career mode.
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Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts shatters expectations, unveiling a vehicle-building adventure that diverges boldly from its platforming roots.
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Kirby Super Star Ultra
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Put simply: Kirby is a fat pink puffball. Did we mention how adorable he is? No? Well, he’s cute enough to kidnap.
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GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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The only thing that annoyed me about World Tour was having to spend a lot of time fiddling around with the peripherals to get them working perfectly.
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TOMB RAIDER UNDERWORLD
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Tomb Raider Underworld reignites Lara Croft's legacy with stunning graphics and epic puzzles, reviving the series' former glory.
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CALL OF DUTY WORLD AT WAR
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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If your addiction to multiplayer action games needs some serious attention, Call of Duty: World at War will certainly satisfy your appetite.
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Game review: Legendary
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Legendary reminds me of cheesy old horror shows like Hammer House of Horror, just minus the entertaining tongue-in-cheek humour.
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Command & Conquer; Red Alert 3
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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While seemingly short and perhaps limited in replay value and storyline, Red Alert 3 is a worthy addition to the series.
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WARHAMMER AGE OF RECKONING
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning storms the gaming world, offering a fantastical escape with dedicated oceanic servers for seamless play.
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Game review: Rock Band
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Rock Band review: Guitar Hero's successor lets you unleash your inner rock star, offering drums and vocals in addition to guitars.
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Sid Meier’s Civilization IV Colonisation
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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At some stages it felt like I was cramming for an exam. There was no enjoyment at all; it was just a battle to get the task done and be free of it.
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DEAD SPACE
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dead Space takes shooting into the dark realms of sci-fi horror, where slicing off limbs is your grim key to survival.
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brothers in arms HELL’S HIGHWAY
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway reignites the first-person shooter genre with its gripping, story-driven portrayal of WWII.
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Game review: Fable II on Xbox 360
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Fable II dazzles on Xbox 360, blending magic, choice, and adventure in a world where your actions forge your destiny. A must-play.
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MIRROR’S EDGE
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dive into Mirror's Edge, a thrilling game where you navigate secretive worlds as Faith, a runner battling a tightly controlled society.
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Game review: FRACTURE
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Fracture review: A weapons bonanza in a tepid tale of a future America divided. Perfect for artillery aficionados, not for story seekers.