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Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy

by Patrick Hufford on July 2, 2008

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If you love spy thrillers, chances are you’ve probably heard of Robert Ludlum’s Bourne novels, made popular with the Hollywood adaptations starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. The well choreographed and brutal hand-to-hand combat portrayed was the hallmark of the films,…

Army of Two

by Patrick Hufford on June 20, 2008

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There was a lot of hype surrounding Army of Two, so I was pretty excited when it finally came out.  After watching a lot of the trailers and commercials, and then actually playing the game, I can assure you that…

Endless Ocean

by Peter Berger on June 19, 2008

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I have been known to be obnoxiously dismissive of “sandbox games”.  “GTA III isn’t really a game,” I’d sniff over a glass of port and a bit of Stilton, “but more of a toy.”  It’s thus with some embarrassment that I…

Super Mario Galaxy

by Wil Meloche on June 18, 2008

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For some, this was the next venture in a line of 3-D Mario titles; others were anticipating the true successor to Super Mario 64. One thing’s for certain, we all were excited. Mario is once more tasked with saving Princess…

Team Fortress 2

by Lorien Faulkner on June 17, 2008

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I have a simple mission.  Jump out the window without getting shot, land without breaking a leg.  After that I need to swim under the enemy bridge and find my way into the sewer system spilling from their base.  Finally,…

Assassin’s Creed

by Lorien Faulkner on June 16, 2008

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From my perch on the highest point of the synagogue, all of Jerusalem stretches out in front of me.

This is an experience that I shared with the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed countless times while I reviewed it.  Before we dive…

Patapon

by Dan Orlowitz on June 15, 2008

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When unexpected genres cross in the videogame world, it’s often a recipe for disaster.  However, in combining the real-time tactical genre with that of the rhythm game, Patapon has not only set out to be all things for all people, but…

Professor Layton

by Peter Berger on June 14, 2008

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I recently tried to explain to a friend about the fox, chicken and the worm.

“It’s a classic puzzle.  You’ve got a fox, a chicken, and a worm on one side of a river.  You can only carry two of them…

Bus Driver [Indiescene]

by Peter Berger on June 13, 2008

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All racing games are, ultimately, the same. Drive a route quickly. There are no surprises and very little originality, and then there’s Bus Driver

More akin to a flight simulator than a racing game, Bus Driver sees you driving a bus across…

Galaga [Retrograde]

by Peter Berger on June 12, 2008

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It’s the classic arcade game that no one thinks of, yet everyone’s played. It’s also a sequel that was infinitely better than its predecessor.  It’s name:  Galaga.  

It’s easy to forget just how successful Space Invaders was.  In 1978, it was…

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