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God Mode – PC Review

For a $10 game, God Mode might be worth the price of admission. The ruined temples and cities are nicely detailed, the creature design is superb, the controls are tight and the fast-paced action can be addictive. However, even if one is … Continue reading

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La-Mulana – PC Review

Despite the overall difficulty, La-Mulana is one of the best games in its genre. It’s a polished (and hidden) gem that’s sure to satisfy nostalgic gamers craving some old-school adventure, and accessible enough to pique the interests of a younger gaming crowd. … Continue reading

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Lego City Undercover – Wii U Review

Lego City Undercover isn’t a bad game, it’s just an unfortunate one. The large city, GamePad integration, humorous narrative and imaginative puzzles certainly make the game a welcome addition to the Wii U’s sparse library. However, the flaws limit the experience … Continue reading

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Star Trek: The Game – PC Review

Fortunately, the writers were smart enough to make Star Trek’s story have nothing to do with Into Darkness. It is canon, and it does take place between the first two films, but nothing will be lost if it isn’t played. … Continue reading

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon – PC Review

It might be easy to view Blood Dragon as merely a re-skin, but I definitely did not find this to be the case. It’s a fast, clever, hilarious, action romp that knows when to slow down and allow the player … Continue reading

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Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate – Wii U Review

It’s a shame that this series really hasn’t caught on like it should here in the West. The reasons for this aren’t clear, but the harsh barrier of entry and limited Western releases probably have something to do with it. … Continue reading

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Remember Me – PC Review

Remember Me is effective in certain areas, and lackluster in others. Dontnod’s ambitions aren’t fully realized, however, and the flaws stick out too far to make them forgivable. The hit-and-miss gameplay and rote storytelling keep the game from reaching its … Continue reading

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The Last of Us – Playstation 3 Review

While the gameplay could have used a little more polish, it’s still riveting, and I think it’s a safe bet to say that The Last of Us contains Naughty Dog’s best writing to date. Its heartfelt delivery emphasizes the complicated … Continue reading

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New Super Luigi U – Wii U Review

NSLU may have the appearance of a reskin, but it’s truly not. The little changes that have been made have lead to a deeper, more polished experience that plays like a love letter to the 8-bit era. It’s a rewarding … Continue reading

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Deadpool – PC Review

I suppose it’s fitting that Deadpool’s game is just as “take it or leave it” as he is. This isn’t an awful experience by any means; fans will probably get some thrills, but those on the fence will walk away … Continue reading

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