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Starhawk Review (PS3)

One of two Sony PS3 exclusives this month (Sorcery lands on 5/22), Starhawk is an action, sci-fi, shooter, run-and-gun, strategy game. Sound like too much for one title? Read on to find out if it is...

Prototype 2 Review (PS3)

2009's Prototype was a decent action game that still paled in comparison to the similar inFamous. Three years later, Radical Entertainment returns to the world of Alex Mercer with a more ambitious, action-packed, impressive game that defies all of the complaints and criticisms of its predecessor. It's the action release of 2012 to date.

Sniper Elite V2 Review (PS3)

Sniper Elite was a hit 2005 World War II sniper game that has now been rebooted and upgraded for a new generation in Sniper Elite V2. With shooter games arguably both the hottest and most divisive genre out there, does this one stand up to the competition or go prone in comparison?

The Walking Dead Review (PS3)

With months between the recent finale of AMC's The Walking Dead and new episodes, what's a fan to do? Telltale Games, the geniuses behind the recent Jurassic Park and Back to the Future games, have revealed their prequel to the action of the show in a series of five monthly episodes. Does The Walking Dead, Episode 1 -- A New Day offer something worth waking up to for fans of the show and comic?

Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat Review (PS3)

345 Games released two downloadable fighting games based on the hit Spike TV show Deadliest Warrior -- Deadliest Warrior: The Game and Deadliest Warrior: Legends -- and now they have been combined with all DLC in to one bundle called Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat. With so many acclaimed fighting games on the market, can this oddity stand out or does it face the sharp end of a bloody blade?

‘The Pinball Arcade’ Review (PS3)

PlayStation players already have the addictive Marvel Pinball. Can The Pinball Arcade, now available on the PlayStation Network, compete with its initial offering of four life-like tables or will it tilt in comparison?

'Mass Effect 3' Review (PS3)

EA and BioWare deliver the most anticipated game of the year and one that closes out a trilogy that fans adore. Is it "The Matrix Revolutions" or "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King"?

'Twisted Metal' Review (PS3)

It took a decade to bring a new Twisted Metal to the PS3. Was it worth the wait or should this series have been sent to the video game junkyard?

'Street Fighter x Tekken' Review (PS3)

Capcom tries to replicate the success of their hit "Marvel vs. Capcom" franchise with another crossover fighting game, "Street Fighter x Tekken." Is it another smash hit or does twice the fighters fail to equal twice the success?

'MLB 12 The Show' Review (PS3)

The MLB The Show franchise, a Sony PS3 exclusive, has been an award-winning sports series for years. Does MLB 12 The Show keep the reputation intact or even improve on what many considered perfection?

'Journey' Review (PS3)

ThatGameCompany, the developers that made the landmark flOw and Flower, return with their highly-anticipated new downloadable title, Journey. Is their attempt to change the expectations of the average gamer notable or not worth your time?

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13' Review (PS3)

Tiger Woods returns to the forefront of the golf game market with the latest installment in his hit franchise, "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13." Is it a hole in one or a double bogey?

'I Am Alive' Review (PS3)

Ubisoft brings their acclaimed survival action game "I Am Alive" to the PlayStation Network, hoping to join the list of the most essential downloadable games for the PS3. Does it survive a critical analysis?

Madden NFL 2004 - PS2, Xbox, GameCube

Boom! I don't know how they do it, but this game gets better every year. Madden NFL 2004 is the best looking, best playing, and most addictive football game yet. The new owner's mode is reason enough to run out and buy the latest instalment of the greatest videogame football franchise of all time.

Logitech Harmony Universal Remote Adapter for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) Review

Finally, an adapter that will allow you to use Logitech Harmony Universal Remotes with your PS3. This review explores how this near-perfect Bluetooth adapter works, and what keeps it from being a flawless solution for your PS3 home entertainment needs.

Dark Sector Review (PS3)

This was, arguably, the first next-gen game ever announced. However, Dark Sector was delayed in order to polish it up a bit for release. While Dark Sector is easy on the eyes, some wonder if the time was well spent.

Grand Theft Auto IV - GTA IV Review (PS3)

Quite possibly the biggest release of any summer Grand Theft Auto IV proves that it doesn't have to be Christmas to enjoy great gaming. This may very well be the next-gen experience we've all been craving. GTA IV plays and looks better than any Grand Theft Auto of the past, and that's saying something.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3) - Guest Review

Voted PS3 Game of the Year, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is an achievement both technically and in terms of gameplay.

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (PS3) - Guest Review

The latest installment in the never ending Tony Hawk Pro-Skater franchise offers some amazing new options, but is it enough to defend the skater crown from new-comer SKATE?

Guest Review: Assassin's Creed (PS3)

Assassin's Creed guest review. A rundown of the key strengths and weaknesses of this much hyped stealth action adventure game by Ubisoft Montreal.

Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Review: PS2, Xbox, GameCube

When Harry Potter returns with his friends Ron and Hermione to the magical world for his third year at Hogwarts, his magical school, he begins another adventure.

"God of War II" Review (PS2)

Guest Reviewer Jeremiah Chin rediscovers the meaning of ancient greek brooding in the triumphant return of Kratos in God of War II. Can Kratos yell his way through another game? Will it trump the first journey? Will he ever get a shirt?

Marvel Ultimate Alliance Review (PS3)

Ultimate Alliance is the ultimate dungeon crawl featuring many of your favorite Marvel comic book characters. With gameplay refined over two previous titles, Raven has made a game for both the hardcore and the casual. Unlockable characters and costumes, as well as alternate endings, add to the experience. Rent or buy, you should definitely check this game out.

Guitar Hero II Review (PS2)

Guest Reviewer Jeremiah Chin writes a review of Guitar Hero II from his hospital bed, recovering from an extremely severe Face Melting he received from playing Guitar Hero II.

Guest review: The Godfather (PS2)

EA throws its hat into the GTA ring with The Godfather. Though the game makes excellent use of the movie license and brings a few innovations to the crime-sandbox genre, the game falls short of being great. Repetitive gameplay and occasionally frustrating camera and difficulty keep it from being an offer you can’t refuse.

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