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Xbox Review - 'NHL 06'

by Tony Jennings on Oct. 12, 2005 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

With NHL 06, players can score like a superstar, express themselves through their shooting style with the new EA SPORTS Skill Stick and light the lamp with highlight reel moves such as spinoramas, toe drags, bat-ins, and between-the-legs shots. Classic deke control adds to the arsenal of moves allowing maneuvers around defensemen before snapping off dangerous shots that can ripple the twine and knock the water bottle off the net.

NDS Review - 'Madden NFL 06'

by David Wanaselja on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Madden NFL Football franchise has revolutionized its passing game—giving Madden NFL 06 the most groundbreaking and innovative offensive arsenal ever created. The new QB Vision Control lets you scan the field, look off defenders, and make perfect throws within your quarterback's unique field of vision. QB Precision Placement lets you put the ball exactly where you want it.

PS2 Review - 'Armored Core: Nine Breaker'

by Agustin on Oct. 10, 2005 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

It’s all about the battles with Armored Core: Nine Breaker, taking you straight to the action with two modes of play, hardcore training and arena combat. Design your own customized AC with over 400 parts to choose from. The possibilities are endless.

GBA Review - 'Majesco Kid's Cards'

by Katarani on Oct. 9, 2005 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Majesco's Kid's Cards brings all your favorite classic card games to the Game Boy Advance. Play in single player mode or link up with 3 of your friends to enjoy five different card classics. Includes Go Fish, War, CrazyEights, Old Maid, and Slap Jack. The perfect companion for along trip or a rainy day.

PC Review - 'Singles 2: Triple Trouble'

by Keith Durocher on Oct. 8, 2005 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Featuring a host of new relationship possibilities and life quests to manage, Singles 2 is true relationship gaming experience. Using a stunning new 3D engine, Singles are totally interactive, with highly unique detailed expressions and can be dressed in a whole range of freaky or fancy outfits.

PS2/Xbox Review - 'Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'

by Eric on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action/adventure title driven by both intense single and multi-player action. Similar to the recently released Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles will also play an important role in the player’s quest for an “outstanding” victory.

PC Review - 'Day of Defeat: Source'

by Alanix on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Day of Defeat is a World War II multiplayer first-person action game that pits players in Axis vs. Allies battles in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944, remade using Half-Life 2's Source engine. Players enlist as snipers, infantrymen, machine gunners, riflemen and sergeants, and then hit the frontlines running using authentic weaponry.

PS2 Review - 'Bomberman Hardball'

by Alan Knight on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Bomberman Hardball innovates on the brand's classic puzzle-based bombing action with new baseball, golf and tennis games each of which has single-player and multi-player modes. A new 'life' mode tied to the PS2 system clock provides a dynamic view of your character's day-to-day activities, and side challenges allow you to customize his or her appearance.

PC Review - 'Advent Rising'

by Tim "The Rabbit" Mithee on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe.

PS2/Xbox Review - 'Burnout Revenge'

by Kris Graft on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge takes the series' blistering speed and spectacular destruction to dizzying new heights with an all-new Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic.

PS2 Review - 'Pump It Up: Exceed'

by Alicia on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Pump it Up: Exceed brings the Korean arcade sensation to American home gamers for the first time. With 101 songs, three different gameplay modes, and a custom dance pad packed in with every game, Pump It Up offers everything a rhythm game fan needs to have fun. Pump It Up offers a unique song selection that blends electronica, American pop, and an extensive collection of Korean pop songs.

NDS Review - 'Advance Wars: Dual Strike'

by Hugh McHarg on Oct. 2, 2005 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Advance Wars is a turn-based strategy game making its debut on the Nintendo DS. Players lead their new Commanding Officers to fend off the Black Hole Army's latest invasion. With massive battles that sweep across both of the DS screens, Advance Wars: Dual Strike will change the face of war forever.

Hardware Review - 'Logitech PlayGear Pocket'

by Hank on Oct. 2, 2005 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Logitech PlayGear Pocket is protective polycarbonate armor for your PSP. This portable case is packed with versatile features and an innovative design that gives you full control. Anyway you choose, PlayGear Pocket has you covered!

NDS Review - 'Pac 'n Roll'

by Alicia on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Have fun with Pac-Man in a whole new way with Pac 'n Roll. This challenging and unusual platformer lets you roll your way through Pac-Land, fighting ghosts and chomping power pellets. Use power-up hats to give Pac-Man new powers, and send him rolling and leaping through loops, platforms, and streams.

PC Review - 'Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne'

by Dan Barrow on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Based on the premise of Verne's novel, Voyage follows as a group of scientists create a space capsule with the intent of landing on the moon's surface. As scientist Michel Ardan, players are able to wander the surface of the moon and witness the explosion of plant life at dawn.

PS2 Review - 'S.L.A.I.: Steel Lancer Arena International'

by Katarani on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

S.L.A.I. is a fast-paced mech action is the sport of the future, where players pilot their customized mechs to win cash and worldwide dominance. Over 1 million possible mech configurations and phantom stealth abilities make this one mech party you'll have to crash.

PS2 Review - 'Urban Reign'

by Katarani on Sept. 29, 2005 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

In Urban Reign, players assume the role of a gritty street brawler who has been hired by one of the city's dominant gangs to protect its leader. Players are thrown into a full-blown turf war, involving gang corruption and street justice that spans from the neighborhood block all the way to the upper levels of city government.

PS2 Review - 'Inuyasha: Feudal Combat'

by Evan Kaigle on Sept. 28, 2005 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Inuyasha: Feudal Combat allows fans of the television shows and fighting games alike to partner two characters from the series to duke it out in ancient Japan. Featuring 12 playable fighters from the dog demon Inuyasha to the evil shape-shifter Naraku, Inuyasha: Feudal Combat promises an original battle system in a sweeping fairy tale setting where demons and magic roam freely in feudal Japan.

PS2 Review - '187 Ride or Die'

by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 27, 2005 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

187 Ride or Die tells the story of a reluctant urban hero named Buck, a young man living a thug's life seething with money, fast cars and beautiful women -- with danger lurking around every corner. Set in the underworld of Los Angeles, Buck must defend the territory of his mentor Dupree from a menacing nemesis and his gang of bandit roughriders, led by Cortez (N. Gugliemi), who are determined to take control of the streets.

PS2 Review - 'Namco Museum 50th Anniversary'

by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

Bring a classic retro arcade into your home with the Namco Museum 50th Anniversary collection. All of the usual favorites like Pac-Man, Mappy, and Galaga are here in arcade-perfect form, along with rarities like Galaga '88, Pac-Mania, Rolling Thunder, and Bosconian. Save high scores to your memory card to compete with friends long after a game gets turned off.