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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Review (PS3)

January 31, 2008

Familiarity is a trait Playstation 3 has been lacking this fall with new potential franchises Lair and Heavenly Sword stealing headlines, for better or worse. This name recognition deficiency is about to vaporize with the release of Insomniac's Ratchet &… Read More

4.3

out of 5

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Review (Wii)

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January 31, 2008

In spite of the GameCube's performance, and before the Wii even thought about taking the gaming world by storm, Nintendo wasn't exactly known for poor products. Quite the contrary, Nintendo is easily responsible for one-third of the most revered and… Read More

2.5

out of 5

NBA 08 Review (PS3)

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January 31, 2008

Sony Computer Entertainment built a solid foundation in NBA 07 on Playstation 3 last year, most notably with the innovative all-new Game of the Week mode and stunning, albeit squeaky clean, 1080p visuals. This year, expectations ran high for all-around… Read More

3.4

out of 5

Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis Review (Wii)

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January 31, 2008

Sport season has arrived! It is time to bring out your foam fingers, prepare the big screen, and sit back to watch the excitement of...table tennis? Truth be told, this sport isn't usually followed by many sports-loving Americans. Sports fans… Read More

4.0

out of 5

EA Playground Review (Wii)

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January 31, 2008

For all the kudos gamers give to the social-gaming scene on Xbox Live, there's still something special about playing against someone in the same room. Maybe it's our arcade-spawned DNA, or maybe it's the competitive nature of humans, but going… Read More

4.0

out of 5

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Review (Xbox 360)

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January 31, 2008

If Maverick from Top Gun was judging the Ace Combat series prior to Xbox 360, he'd drop some suave remark about the graphics not being up to snuff with the real deal. Namco Bandai, in turn, would want to knock… Read More

4.0

out of 5

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Game of the Year Review (PS3)

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January 31, 2008

Although Bethesda Softworks may seem like a niche publisher, one could easily make the argument that its few releases are simply a matter of quality over quantity. Granted, the company has historically struggled with patching issues, but other than that,… Read More

4.8

out of 5

F.E.A.R. Files Review (Xbox 360)

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January 31, 2008

When it first appeared on PC, F.E.A.R. rightly earned a host of accolades, from its outstanding graphics to its crazy-good AI to its simple but fun use of slow motion in gunfights. The console version was equally well-received, and VU… Read More

3.4

out of 5

The Simpsons Game Review (Xbox 360, PS3)

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January 31, 2008

Now this is how you use a licensed property. The Simpsons Game is hands down the best use of a license this side of E.T. using Reese's Pieces, as EA has pulled from two decades of humor and parody to… Read More

3.9

out of 5

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Review (PS3)

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January 31, 2008

Inspired by the earlier nostalgic marriage of LEGO and Star Wars-branded toys, developer Traveller's Tales hit the jackpot with LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Star Wars II. Kids love the goofy accessible humor and simplistic blocky gameplay, while adults and… Read More

4.5

out of 5