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PC Preview - 'Joint Task Force'

by Thomas Wilde on April 23, 2006 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe. The game’s exacting attention to detail – from buildings that dynamically collapse to military vehicles modeled down to the last rivet – will create a new benchmark for modern-day RTS games.

PSP Preview - '50 Cent: Bulletproof'

by Thomas Wilde on April 19, 2006 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications.

PSP Review - 'Me and My Katamari'

by Thomas Wilde on April 18, 2006 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Me and My Katamari is the third installment in the Katamari series and delivers more of the simple and addictive game play enjoyed in Katamari Damacy and We Love Katamari, this time for the handheld platform.

PSP Review - 'Pinball Hall of Fame'

by Thomas Wilde on March 6, 2006 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Pinball Hall of Fame for the PSP features a compilation of 11 of Gottlieb's greatest tables recreated in a 3D environment, authentic visuals and sound effects takes players back in time to when pinball machines ruled the arcades.

PSP Preview - 'Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 10, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror will not only see the return of Gabe Logan, but also Theresa, Lipan and Lian Xing. The PSP version will allow you to give commands to the rest of your team a la SOCOM, and a multiplayer wi-fi mode is also par of the new features.

PS2 Preview - 'Shadow Hearts: From The New World'

by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 12:50 a.m. PST | Filed under Previews

Shadow Hearts: From The New World takes place in the US during the Great Depression. With an improved Judgment Ring System, a gripping and inspirational storyline, players can expect to run into a unique set of characters at famous, real-world locations including Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and New York.

Xbox Review - 'Samurai Shodown V'

by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 18, 2006 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

The Samurai Shodown series has also been known for its willingness to tinker with its unique fighting system, and has resulted in a number of changes over the years. This installment is no different and offers several new features for the dedicated player. Characters can meditate in the heat of battle to affect their stats, and even slow down time for their opponent. Old faithfuls return, and talented gamers can throw their weapons down and fight unarmed.

PS2/Xbox/PC Review - 'Sniper Elite'

by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 7, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Spring 1945: World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory.

PSP Preview - 'Half-Minute Hero'

by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2009

Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages. The 8-bit graphics and story elements provide a unique style and humor, while the hard-rocking soundtrack keeps pace with the breakneck speed of gameplay.

Xbox Review - 'Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth'

by Thomas Wilde on Dec. 27, 2005 @ 12:03 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is an eagerly anticipated first-person horror adventure based on the award winning RPG from Chaosium that in turn is based on the writings of the acclaimed American horror author H. P. Lovecraft...