This week players have two divergent music diversions: one- they can roleplay as everyone’s favorite litigious longhairs, or, conversely- use their Wiimote to lead a motley marching band of flowers, mushrooms, cuddly bears. Game mainstays, ...
Read More »Outrageous Feats on Spanish Streets- Wheelman Reviewed
Wheelman for the Xbox 360/PS3. Developer: Midway/Tigon, Publisher: Ubisoft With an ever-increasing abundance of debt, and a dwindling number of successful game franchises, many industry insiders are saying Midway Entertainment is on its last legs. ...
Read More »Lean, Green, Golfing Machine- Let’s Golf Reviewed
Let’s Golf for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Developer: Gameloft, Publisher: Gameloft Although I’ve only golfed only once, I’ve spend a substantial amount of time on the virtual greens. From Wailai Country Club for the Super Nintendo, ...
Read More »Silly Simian- Rasta Monkey Reviewed
There’s no denying that Rastafarianism is a unique religion. While it’s often found simply amusing by outsiders, Rastafarianism is considered by many to be no less than who they are. Like many religions or belief ...
Read More »Black, White and Crimson Swirled- Life Within the MadWorld
MadWorld for the Nintendo Wii. Developer: PlatinumGames Publisher: SEGA At last Spring’s E3 convention Sega unveiled two upcoming, headline titles: MadWorld and Bayoneta. Both looked derivative and needlessly hyperviolent, as if to mask some gameplay ...
Read More »Portable Pilgrimage- Oregon Trail Reviewed
The Oregon Trail for iPhone. Developer: Gameloft Publisher: Gameloft, The Learning Company If nothing else, most action or puzzle games can train one’s reflexes, logic, and spatial-relation skills. Still, the creation of educational games is ...
Read More »New Releases 3/22-3/28: Usual Suspects Edition
This week’s new releases bring a dependable cast of gaming characters together: samurai, ninja, monsters, aliens, kittens, and ride-pimper Xzibit all make a appearance. Additionally, Pikachu’s yellow visage will likely adorn DS screens across the ...
Read More »‘Roll’ Model- Marble Saga: Kororinpa Reviewed
Marble Saga: Kororinpa for the Wii. Developer: Hudson Soft, Publisher: Hudson Soft With variations featuring monkeys, mercury, and marbles, the Wii has several labyrinthine navigational titles in its expanding library. Super Money Ball: Banana Blitz, ...
Read More »“Meet Me in Outer Space”- Eliss Reviewed
No game system starts off as a success. Only the passage of time can really show what works and what doesn’t. Like it or not, a game system is truly defined by the games developed ...
Read More »Shopping Maul- Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop Reviewed
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop for the Wii. Developer: Capcom, Publisher: Capcom When Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop was announced for the Wii last July, the game industry reacted with a wave of ...
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