Reviews
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755.4KWhen adding more makes it just right – Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst
Having created 14 various games in the Naruto universe, including the four that make up the “Storm” series, it’s safe to say...
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804.3KThe Golden Spike of deckbuilding and railroad games – review of Trains
At a friendly, local, game store outside Osaka, Japan, board game night had one rule: First game fully set up on the...
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753.0KGet off my ship! – Walk the Plank
The Captain is angry. Angry enough that he has put all of you out on the plank. He wants everyone sent off...
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855.1KPost-Modern Warfare: Call of Duty: Ghosts
Ten years. Ten years ago a scrappy new developer born from questionable circumstances released their debut game. Ten years ago that game...
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755.2K“Legal Weapon 5” – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies is the fifth game in the series, and more importantly, the debut of the franchise...
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752.6KDon’t let the Wookiee win – Star Wars: The Card Game (Core Set)
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, a maverick executive at 20th Century Fox took a chance on an...
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803.7KBattlefield 4 raises the bar for multiplayer warfare
The Battlefield franchise has a history of setting the standard for squad-based multiplayer gameplay. With Battlefield 4, DICE has done it again,...
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504.8KHearts of darkness – review of Black Spy
How much do you enjoy playing the card game Hearts? If the answer is “I’d rather chew off my own leg than...
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904.6KIf they mean to have a War, let it begin here! – 1775: Rebellion
Back in the day, you may recall from history class, some dudes got tired of the King's laws and started a turf...
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755.2KYou won’t like me when I’m angry… — LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
A great many games have arisen from the playtime juggernaut that is LEGO, with some classics (remember LEGO Island?) and some that...
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805.9KReliving the past has never been more fun — WWE 2K14
A little over two years ago, the WWE video game franchise -- now published by 2K (formerly from THQ) and developed by...
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702.5KEncouraging violence against flamboyant animals – Piñata
Do you have treasured childhood memories of being blindfolded, spun around until disoriented, armed with a stick twice your size, and tasked...
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859.0KDrink up me hearties, yo ho! Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag review
All eyes are on the next-gen console launch. Almost every preview you’ll see this week is for the PS4 or Xbox One....
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405.7KGotham City impostor – Batman: Arkham Origins
I was thirteen hours in when Batman: Arkham Origins froze on me for the third (or was it fourth?) time. I’ve been...
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803.5KRace down raging river rapids in the game Whitewater
One of the more thrilling things you can do when you're not playing board games is go whitewater rafting. Actually that last...
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903.3KStay Awhile and Listen – the first chapter of Blizzard’s empire
If you’ve ever trolled through the official Battle.net forums, you likely understand what I mean when I say “reading the blue posts.” ...
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853.8KThis game’s anything but — FORCED
“Auuuggghh, I’m so close! Maybe I’ll just set it down for a little while, then come back to it.” This is a...
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553.0KEvolution is overrated – Defense Technica
Tower defense games have been a gaming staple for years now, and Kuno Interactive’s Defense Technica bills itself as the “the next...
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854.2KGet augmented with Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut
When Deus Ex: Human Revolution came out in 2011, it was considered by many to be one of the greatest science fiction...
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607.3KRabble and Ballots — Five Points Gangs of New York Review
The theme of Five Points: Gangs of New York appeals to people like me who are interested in American history. If you...
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503.2KThis scene is dead – Wii Party U review
There’s an episode of The Office where everyone forgets Kelly’s birthday, and it’s up to Jim and Dwight to throw together a...
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702.5KWar in the dismal future of 1989 — Armed Seven
The early days of gaming are littered with unexplained, hyper-violent death romps through space a factory a space factory, with the player...
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806.0KYou can always get better — Rocksmith 2014 “Experienced” review
I began to teach myself how to play guitar about fifteen years ago, following along with some of my favorite bands and...
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905.9KGreat performance! — Rocksmith 2014 “Novice” review
If you saw my preview for Rocksmith 2014 you realized very quickly that I’m not a guitar player - percussion is my...
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753.0KAll hail the German kings of adventure gaming! — Goodbye Deponia review
Daedalic Entertainment, a German developer based out of Hamburg, has been putting together some pretty serious (in terms of quality, not tone)...
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854.1K“I Herd U Liek Mudkips” – The Latest Evolution in the Pokémon Series – Pokémon X/Y Review
When I was growing up, Pokémon Red and Blue were the single best reasons to own a Game Boy, and after playing...
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805.2K“We’re up all night to get lucky” – Just Dance 2014 Review
I’ve competed at an International level with my martial arts and won. I move with grace and precision when I fight and...
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5.2KNope – Sonic Lost World (3DS) Review
Sonic Lost World on 3DS is a terrible, terrible game. You can take that sentence away with you and get all you...
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5.4KMario on speed – Sonic Lost World (Wii U) review
The spikey, blue haired, red boot-wearing hedgehog is back and he’s tearing up the speed limit in this Nintendo-exclusive title, Sonic Lost...
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3.5KHand-crafted charm — The Inner World review
Okay, so here’s the thing: I don’t really like Point-and-Click adventure games. Maybe it’s because I never played Zork, or any of...
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5.8K“I accidentally a game” — Airship Dragoon review
Airship Dragoon is a turn-based strategy game that takes place in the steampunk land of Pangaea. Players must strategically conquer the land...
