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Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
“The lineup is amazing. Not because of its size, but its variety. Most folks will recognize Ryu, Chun Li, and Morrigan; those three represent some of the most popular series in the fighting genre. More experienced gamers will be delighted with the appearance of Alex and Batsu, the heroes of…” Read more »
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
“Three years. That’s how long it’s been since Travis Touchdown became the world’s greatest assassin…and vanished without a trace. It’s ironic. You’d think someone as socially inept as Travis would revel in his hard-earned glory. But he left it all behind, and no one knows why. Maybe he got bored;…” Read more »
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex Edition
“It’s been an additional two years in the making but Activision have finally given Wii gamers the chance to play the much loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. However, have they destroyed an epic title in the process of porting it to the Wii? The campaign mode is a direct…” Read more »
Farewell Nintendo
“Nintendo is gone. Well, not gone as in vanished or destroyed entirely, but gone as in changed – transformed. Gone is the company that shaped the industry as we currently know it. Gone is the company that pioneered ideas that have become integral to the way we play games. And…” Read more »
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
“The magic is gone. It vanished over a thousand years ago, when the Yuke Tribe lost the war and was wiped off the face of the planet. With no one around to cast spells or summon monsters, technology took center stage. Civilization has progressed from a bunch of warring factions…” Read more »
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
“Hearing about another light-gun game for Wii isn’t always the most exciting news. While the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles get endless streams of AAA titles from the canons of their favorite franchises, most Wii owners are left with quick cash-ins and side stories. With the success of Resident Evil:…” Read more »
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
“It’s hard to say which of Muramasa’s protagonists has it worse. Princess Momohime is possessed by a sociopathic demon spirit. She might look innocent, but there’s a murderous fiend controlling her every move. All Momohime can do is watch helplessly as her body is used to massacre everyone in sight….” Read more »
Overlord: Dark Legend
“When playing a videogame with the goal of ultimately conveying your opinion to an audience, it’s usually fruitful to consider what game developers make of the consumers who play their product. When attention to the most minor of details reveals a palpable love of the craft, or when series in-jokes…” Read more »
Virtua Tennis 2009
“Being English, to me tennis comprises of two weeks in June with lots of strawberries & cream, Pimm’s and rain. Like many I find myself itching to go out and play, but a mixture of being useless and lazy in equal measures mean I stay indoors. Of course technology is…” Read more »
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
“Anarchy. That’s all the Mushroom Kingdom has ever known…and it’s Princess Peach’s fault. It’s been decades since she’s taken the throne, and she’s got nothing to show for it. Her fungi-ridden subjects are forced to live in the squalor of tiny, mushroom-shaped shacks. The economy is in shambles; all the…” Read more »
Eurogamer Expo 2009: Indie Arcade Round-up
“The Indie Arcade at this year’s Eurogamer Expo 2009 sure is an eye-opener. In stark contrast to the games seen in the main hall, these indie developers have the space and opportunity to create some truly unique videogames. Garnering a positive amount of interest throughout the day, attendees flitted between…” Read more »
Ju-On: The Grudge
“Survival-horror is possibly the single-most depressing genre in the games industry. This is not a sad-yet-satisfying “So that’s why your wife’s dead, Mr. Sunderland,” sort of depressing; rather, it is depressing because no other genre has as much unrealized potential. No other games are so intrinsically human: in order for…” Read more »
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
“The downfall of mankind began with a meteor shower. Those little space rocks were a bad omen; not long after they fell, legions of monsters swarmed across the countryside. Millions were slaughtered, society collapsed, and the few remaining survivors of the various races banded together to save what was left….” Read more »
PAX ‘09 - Muramasa: The Demon Blade
“From developer Vanillaware and released in America by Ignition Entertainment comes Muramasa: The Demon Blade, the spiritual successor to Odin Sphere. Like Odin Sphere, Muramasa is a two dimensional side scrolling adventure, but it’s far from a straight follow up. Though those who enjoyed Odin Sphere should definitely check out…” Read more »
Gyrostarr
“You can’t let yourself get distracted. Not now. You’re too close. The end of the wormhole is coming; the dimensional gateway is looming ever larger. It’s still closed, too. You screwed up one too many times during your little interstellar joyride, and now it’s coming back to haunt you. If…” Read more »
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord
“Over the years, there have been a few Final Fantasy games. Perhaps you’ve heard of the franchise. Over the numerous highs and lows, there have been spin-offs in many different genres, including some unpredictable cross-over games tapping into the Disney universe. Then there’s the Crystal Chronicles sub-series, exclusively tailored for…” Read more »
Cocoto Platform Jumper
“WiiWare releases in general tend to be something of a mixed bag, arguably more so than downloadable games on PS3 and Xbox 360. Pound-for-pound, there is more dross cluttering up WiiWare shelves than perhaps we should rightfully expect from a company with such an illustrious history, especially when they are…” Read more »