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Wii Review - 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade'

by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 19, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a unique, highly stylized action RPG players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement.

Xbox 360 Review - 'Section 8'

by Sanford May on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.

NDS Review - 'The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks'

by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 18, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks, players assume the role of Frank and Joe Hardy who have been invited onboard the Royal Express, an extravagant rail line traveling from Paris to St. Petersburg.

PSP Review - 'Dissidia: Final Fantasy'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

PC Review - 'CrimeCraft'

by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

Xbox 360 Review - 'Wet'

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Wet is a highly stylized third-person shooter that seamlessly blends acrobatics, gun play, and sword kills. With dual pistols and a samurai sword, you can engage in combat while sliding on floors, running on walls, jumping, flipping, and performing amazing acrobatic moves – leaving a massive body count in your wake.

PSP Review - 'Warriors Orochi 2'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original, featuring an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.

Xbox 360 Review - 'Darkest of Days'

by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

PS2 Review - 'Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 7:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Mana Khemia evolves to a new level with the ultimate 2D graphics blended with anime influenced 3D environments. Game play is as excellent as its looks with plenty of action and tons of item crafting. Players can indulge in the hardcore world of gaming with the highest degree possible on the PS2.

PC Review - 'Tales of Monkey Island, Episode 2: Siege of Spinner Cay'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.

PS3/X360 Review - 'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey'

by Reggie Carolipio on Sept. 12, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.

Wii Review - 'Build'n Race'

by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Build’n Race is a game of high-speed stunt racing through some of the most reflex testing track designs - jumps, ramps, raised hairpin turns, half-pipes and a multitude of other challenges await the player all within beautifully realized environments.

NDS Review - 'Garfield Gets Real'

by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In Garfield Gets Real you not only get to play cartoon favorite Garfield, but you also take the role of the director by using props, lighting, sound effects and camera angles to make the action as entertaining as possible.

Xbox 360 Review - 'The Beatles: Rock Band'

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band will offer a limited number of new hardware offerings modeled after instruments used by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr throughout their career.

Wii Review - 'Brave: A Warrior's Tale'

by Sanford May on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Brave: A Warrior's Tale brings players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness.

Wii Review - 'Active Life: Extreme Challenge'

by Glenn "Otter" Juskiewicz on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Active Life: Extreme Challenge is the follow up to the successful Active Life: Outdoor Challenge game/mat bundle. Leveraging the "active gaming" trend, Active Life games use a mat controller along with the Wii Remote to incorporate the player's entire body into the gameplay.

NDS Review - 'C.O.R.E.'

by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 7, 2009 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

C.O.R.E. is a classic FPS game set in an underground laboratory complex in the year 2050, featuring an advanced graphics solution, multiplayer support, and makes maximum use of the NDS' dual screen and touch-screen control system.

Wii Review - 'Speed Zone'

by Sanford May on Sept. 7, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Speed Zone is a furiously fast and silky smooth futuristic racing game, running at a bar-raising 60 frames per second with terrains set on colorful planets, floating asteroids, and space stations. Speed Zone features three core game modes - Solo, Race, and Battle – each with multiple goals and a progressive, level-unlock structure.

PS3/X360 Review - 'Wolfenstein'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 6, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.

PS2 Review - 'SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom'

by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 6, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom is an action-packed adventure featuring 10 playable characters from some of the most popular Nickelodeon TV shows, as well as numerous iconic locations such as Retroville, Amity Park and Bikini Bottom.