By Guy Cocker
Posted Nov 26, 2008 2:13 am PT
Tomb Raider Underworld will satisfy fans of Lara’s previous adventures, but it does little to address previous games’ problems.
When Eidos handed development of the Tomb Raider franchise to Crystal Dynamics, it was a risky but ultimately wise decision. The team managed to reinvent the series while staying [...]
By Kevin VanOrd
Posted Nov 25, 2008 6:24 pm PT
A boldly refreshing strategy RPG that is both beautiful to look at and fun to play.
You haven’t played anything quite like Valkyria Chronicles. At first, you might think this is due to its striking visual design, but this is a case when beauty isn’t just skin deep. [...]
By Aaron Thomas
Posted Nov 12, 2008 4:14 pm PT
Even though Rock Band 2 plays it safe with only minor improvements and additions, it still rocks.
The first Rock Band revolutionized the way music games were played; however, its sequel is more of an evolutionary step forward. A huge song list and the ability to play World [...]
By Justin Calvert
Posted Nov 10, 2008 10:33 pm PT
This enjoyable anime-inspired fighter nails the look and feel of the source material but places too much importance on mediocre minigames.
Naruto Uzumaki is a colorful ninja who excels in combat but can be kind of annoying. It’s therefore fitting (if unfortunate) that while Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm [...]
By Chris Watters
Posted Nov 5, 2008 7:21 pm PT
Resistance 2 is bigger, better, and broader–everything a stellar sequel should be.
Almost two years after Resistance: Fall of Man gave PlayStation 3 owners their first great exclusive shooter, Resistance 2 has arrived bearing more great news. No, humanity hasn’t gained an edge in its desperate fight [...]
By Tom Mc Shea
Posted Oct 28, 2008 5:34 pm PT
Intriguing moral choices and a chilling story make BioShock a must-play adventure, even a year later.
When BioShock was released for the Xbox 360 and PC last year, it redefined what people could expect from a console first-person shooter. The intricately designed Rapture–a utopian city that had [...]
By Kevin VanOrd
Posted Oct 23, 2008 6:02 pm PT
More content and clever courses make Pacific Rift everything you’d want in a Motorstorm sequel.
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift is a rush, which should come as no surprise to fans of its predecessor. It’s rip-roaring fun to speed through fields of sugarcane and race dangerously close to a cliff’s [...]
By Chris Watters
Posted Oct 21, 2008 6:29 pm PT
The excitement and tension of SOCOM’s signature combat are blunted by technical issues in the series’ multiplayer-only PlayStation 3 debut.
SOCOM fans who have been eagerly awaiting the venerable series’ return to consoles should be warned: You may not get all that you’ve hoped for in Confrontation. The [...]
By Shanker Srinivasan
Posted Oct 17, 2008 5:48 pm PT
Despite the inclusion of The Life story mode, NBA 09’s lack of depth and numerous gameplay flaws cause it to fall short.
NBA gaming enthusiasts are fortunate to have three simulation titles to choose from every year. The least prominent of the three basketball simulations on the market, [...]
