GuideReviews Index
Madden NFL 10 Review (PS3)
Less over the top, more realistic, and slightly evil, Madden 10 is a double sided coin. It's a mature, much welcomed version of the game, but folks are scratching their head over why they are paying extra for things already on the disc.
Fight Night Round 4 Review (PS3)
Boxing returns in a big way with incredible graphics and gameplay. The sport is well represented, but the game is not without its flaws.
Resident Evil 5: Collector's Edition Review (PS3)
Resident Evil 5 is an amazing game that continues all that is great about the series and pushes it forward. It's not without it's faults, but Resident Evil 5 is still one of the finest games on the PS3.
Resistance 2 Review (PS3)
Resistance 2 is a superb shooter which features amazing, lag-free, 60 (sixty!) player online matches and an 8 player co-op campaign. This game shines in more than its online offerings, and is an excellent shooter in every respect.
Little Big Planet Review (PS3)
Gaming 3.0 has finally come to life. Little Big Planet is not only a peek at the future of gaming, but a darn fun title and, perhaps, the single hottest PS3 game this holiday season. Little Big Planet is truly a must-play PlayStation title.
Buzz! Quiz TV (PS3) Review
Buzz! Quiz TV is the latest (and greatest) offering in the "popular in Europe, just made it to America" trivia franchise. Unlike many games out there today, Buzz! is not only great, but generous. When you've had your fun with the 5,000 plus questions just hop online and download more made by other Buzz! players. While not perfect, Buzz! is literally a party in a box.
Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Review (PS3)
I really do love Madden, but this game fumbles too many times for me to fawn over it, despite the warm fuzzies a "20th anniversary" game should bring. Madden NFL 09 is like your favorite injured player, you know they'd be great if only they could...
Metal Gear Solid 4 (MGS4): Guns of the Patriots Review (PS3)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is simply a stunning videogame. Clever, beautiful, and fun beyond compare, MGS4 is one of the best games of the year, if not the best.
Battlefield: Bad Company Review (PS3)
Who decided shooters should be fun, again? From the sandbox gameplay and witty banter of the single player campaign to the all out madness of its multiplayer side, Battlefield: Bad Company is an honest to goodness fun shooter that shows excellence without taking itself too seriously.
Army of Two Review (PS3)
Please don't call this the "PS3 Gears of War Game." Army of Two is a solid start on a brand new property for EA. It's got some issues, but it's also a very good time, and a very different experience from Gears of War.
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box Review (PS3)
Hands down, this is one of the greatest videogame values of all time. You get Half-Life 2, HL2 Episode 1, HL2 Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2 all for the price of one. Any of these games could have been a stand-alone title (albeit perhaps a download) and many were, but value aside, how does this PC classic franchise fare on the PS3? Well, that's what this review is here to answer.
Rock Band PlayStation 3 (PS3) Review
Rock Band, the greatest game to ever be held back by iffy hardware and bad politics. As a game, Rock Band is the zenith of rock games, but the hardware seems to constantly be breaking down and unlike the Xbox 360 version, you can't use your Guitar Hero guitar as a bass. Great game, but too many issues for a $170 title.
Guitar Hero III: (3) Legends of Rock Review (PS3)
Guitar Hero III (3) not only has a new developer in Neversoft, but all sorts of new gameplay modes, including boss battles and battle modes bring a much needed twist to the falling pucks game. Despite some graphics issues GH3 is a blast to play with a great song list to boot. Only time will tell how well Guitar Hero III (3) stands up against Rock Band. This is one PS3 game you don't want to miss.
Madden NFL 08 Review (PS3)
Madden NFL 08 on the PS3 is actually different this year, and different, this time, means better.
The Bigs Review (PS3)
Yes, The Bigs is more arcadey than the true baseball sims out there, but not by much. With defense being so broken in the baseball sims, and steroid accusations in the MLB, The Bigs may not be all that far off.
Medal of Honor Vanguard Review (PS2)
Medal of Honor Vanguard is the latest WWII shooter brought to us by EA. In it, you fight members of the Axis of Evil (the old school one that is), blow up tanks, so on and so forth. Sound familiar? Well, it should, as Vanguard does so little to change a diluted genre, sticking to tried a true mechanics that are starting to come off as lazy and boring.
The Darkness Review (PS3)
The Darkness is one of the most cinematic FPS games I think I've ever seen. Yes, the graphics and art direction are superb, but the storytelling in The Darkness is second to none. The Darkness is truly a next-gen game, both in terms of tech and design.
Dragon's Lair HD Blu-ray/PS3 Review
Dragon's Lair HD Blu-ray brings Dirk the Daring back, again, to rescue the Fair Princess Daphne from Singe the Evil Dragon. This is the best looking version of the game to date. Don Bluth's signature style shines brighter on Blu-ray, more-so than even the original arcade laser-disc version. But how does it play? Read on adventurer, your quest awaits.
Kingdom Hearts 2 Review (PS2)
[i]Kingdom Hearts[/i] was one of the most memorable PS2 RPGs. The sequel, [i]Kingdom Hearts II[/i], works out the gameplay kinks of its predecessor, and manages to retain all of its charm. Oh, and there's a whole [i]Tron[/i] level. [i]Tron[/i]!
Full Auto 2: Battlelines Review (PS3)
Think Twisted Metal Black, only with better racing and worse arena combat and you've got yourself some Full Auto Battlelines 2.
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom Review (PS3)
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom seems to be travelling the wrong way. We rarely see franchises grow from handhelds to consoles, but here we are with a PSP property seeing a next-gen game.
Resistance: Fall of Man Review (PS3)
Resistance: Fall of Man is the PS3's killer app. While the PS3 has had a decent launch lineup, Resistance may just go down as one of the best launch games ever. Simply put, Resistance is the finest shooter any PlayStation has ever seen. Is it a Halo killer? That's a matter of taste, but it certainly belongs on the same shelf.
Gundam Crossfire Review (PS3)
So I wonder if the folks who make Gundam games ever watch the Gundam anime... The anime are great, but the games, yeah, not so much. The mobile suits in the anime are fast and armed to the teeth, in the game they are essentially stumbling tanks with two to three weapons. Shame really, there's lots of potential, but not much delivery.
Bully Review (PS2)
[i]Bully[/i] is certainly one of the most controversial games of the year. However it is a light-hearted romp, a sort of GTA for kids. There's little to be scared of here, other than a very good time.
Okami Review (PS2)
Okami is a stunning action/puzzler that brings Japanese mythology to life in a game that is very likely going to be remembered as one of the PS2's best.