Overheard at the local Gamestop, Part 3: Clerk: “Are there any games you’re interesting in pre-ordering today?”Customer: “Yeah, I probably want to get WET“Clerk (puzzled): “You mean you like water [based] games?”Customer: “No, WET. The ...
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Raiden IV for the 360. Developer: Moss Co. Ltd, Publisher: UFO Interactive ESRB: E10 DesertEagle’s Take: It was 1993 when I first fell under Raiden II’s influence. I had been wandering through the dim recesses ...
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Aaaaa! A Reckless Disregard for Gravity for the PC. Developed and Published by Dejobaan Games When it comes to thrill-seeking, there’s adventurous, reckless, stupid, and just plain crazy. There can be some overlap between the ...
Read More »Amazing, Dood!- Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days for the PSP. Developer: Nippon Ichi, Publisher: NIS America ERSB: T For the last seven days, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days has been eliminating the tedium of my daily train ...
Read More »Happy Birthday, Dreamcast
On this ten year anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast, the Tech-Gaming crew looks back on acquisition schemes, overshadowing competition, and Chu-Chu Rocket. DesertEagle: My early morning hours of September 9th, 1999 were filled with the ...
Read More »Joyful Jetpacks- Section 8 Review
Section 8 for the 360,PC Developer: TimeGate Studios, Publisher: SouthPeak Games ESRB: T A colleague in the gaming industry recently explained that he was taking an extended hiatus from reviewing first person shooters. When I ...
Read More »Tales of the Silver Sphere
I suffer from an obscure mental malady- whenever I pass a pinball machine, I feel exceedingly compelled to engage in at least one quick game. I could be late for an appointment or ravenous for ...
Read More »Love Me Do- The Beatles: Rock Band
The Beatles: Rock Band Developer: Harmonix, Publisher: MTV Games/EA ESRB: T In My LifeLike many others, the Beatles are part of my DNA. Despite having never purchased a single recording from the group, I know ...
Read More »New Releases 9/6-9/12: The Mystery of History Edition
This week’s new releases offer a number of opportunities for virtual time travelers. Darkest of Days recreates the ancient days of Pompeii, and offers player’s the ability to pursue Robert E. Lee’s army through Antietam. ...
Read More »Kommen Sie- Wolfenstein Review
Wolfenstein for the 360/PS3/PC Developer: Raven, Id, Pi Publisher: Activision ESRB: M In the seventeen-year history of the Wolfenstein franchise, the series has often been steeped in innovation. 1981’s Castle Wolfenstein was one of the ...
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