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GreyOoze's Articles


PC Review - 'Disciples II: Servants of the Dark'

by GreyOoze on Aug. 22, 2003 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Released as part of a pair of stand-alone expansion packs for Disciples II, Servants of the Dark incorporates half of the content from the original game, as well as some new features and scenarios. The big question is whether or not this title offers enough new material to justify the purchase. Read this review for the answer.

PC Review - 'Age Of Wonders: Shadow Magic'

by GreyOoze on Aug. 15, 2003 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Long renowned for its highly developed fantasy setting and extremely addictive play, the third installment of this beloved turn-based strategy series is sure to please its loyal legion of fans. What does this new, standalone product bring to the table? Does it offer something new and refreshing, or just new maps and units? And what about players new to the series? If you own a PC, enjoy playing strategy games, and like a challenge, then you need to read this review.

PC Preview - 'No Man’s Land'

by GreyOoze on July 22, 2003 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

CDV and Related Designs new real time strategy game boasts its own graphics engine, 6 historically significant sides to play, and 3 full fledged campaigns. We took a look at a late build of the game to see how No Man’s Land is coming along, and what the final product might offer. Read more and find out ...

PC Review - 'The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon'

by GreyOoze on July 20, 2003 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Released a little over a year ago, Bethesda’s third offering in their venerable Elder Scrolls series, Morrowind, gets it second expansion pack, with the usual assortment of new areas, quests, and monsters. But how does this expansion pack add to the game, and will it make a follower out of any of the non-believers? Read on to find out.

PC Review - 'MVP Baseball 2003'

by GreyOoze on July 19, 2003 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

EA Sports has shelved the long-running Triple Play Baseball series and armed themselves with a totally new representation of America's favorite pastime. Really, there are only two questions that need to be answered here. How does the new game improve over the Triple Play series, and does this new MVP series have what it takes to top the PC baseball charts?

PC Review - 'Chariots Of War'

by GreyOoze on July 18, 2003 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Chariots of War is Strategy First’s follow-up to last year's turn-based historical conquest game, Legion. While Legion had a decent following, it was plagued by a host of issues that ultimately limited a lot of the game's strategic options. With this second offering, Chariots of War attempts to correct Legion's problems and give the game even more depth and complexity. The question is, does Chariots of War offer a legitimate alternative to turn-based strategy, or is it just Legion with a bigger map?

PC Review - 'Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide'

by GreyOoze on July 5, 2003 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

With a virtual treasure chest of awards and accolades to its credit, Bioware’s 2002 role playing magnum opus Neverwinter Nights finally gets its first expansion pack, complete with a brand new, original module, new tile sets, prestige classes, and several new monsters. But does the new addition enhance an already great game, or simply deliver more of the same? Read more to find out for yourself.

PC Review - 'The Hulk'

by GreyOoze on July 3, 2003 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Since his creation by Stan Lee in 1962, the Hulk has become one of Marvel’s most well known and popular characters around the world. Expanding from his comic-book origins, the Hulk has been seen in video games, books, TV and countless other media. Throughout gaming history, there have been a lot of attempts at movie tie-ins with video games. Unfortunately, where the movie usually does well, the game does not. So how does this latest blockbuster move fare? Read on, and find out.

PC Review - 'Rocko’s Quest'

by GreyOoze on July 1, 2003 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Rocko’s Quest is a fun-filled 3D action adventure game where you are Rocko, a big man of few words and even fewer thoughts, with a heart of gold. Rocko’s girlfriend has been kidnapped from right under his nose, and he is on a mission to get her back safely and rid the world of all the ugly creatures. Even though Rocko may have a big heart, his brain is the size of a pea so you’ll have to do all the thinking for him! Read more to find out whether the game is worth more than a pea ...

PC Review - '1503 AD: The New World'

by GreyOoze on June 12, 2003 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Throughout the game, real-time decisions are made and it is up to each player to apply the appropriate strategy in order to advance their nation and claim victory. Combat within 1503 A.D: The New World takes place on dry land as well as at sea, where a players fleet of merchant ships must defend against pirates determined to board and take over your goods. Sunflowers second installment of this beloved European title brings more buildings, items, and overall improved game play to the table to create a decent alternative to the standard city building genre. The question is, will this new version retain its European appeal, and attract American fans at the same time?