“Simple to learn but hard to master” is how RedLynx describes Trials Evolution, the sequel to Trials HD. They’re not kidding. There are many other soundbites they could have used to sum up this game: “Angry Birds meets (old Disney racing game) Pure” and “who needs sleep?” spring to mind.It might seem odd to compare a racing game to that global iPhone addiction, but in terms of addictive quality, .. more …
EA Sports has yet another very good sports video game: FIFA Soccer 12. As a former high school soccer player and current sports video game fan, I decided to try my hand at this latest version of the popular series’ soccer video game. Prices and Availability FIFA Soccer 12 retail prices range from $39.99 to $59.99, depending on the game console. The game is available for Playstation 2, 3, and .. more …
REVIEW: Kinect Star Wars sounds like a happy marriage of technology and film. After all, Kinect’s motion-sensing technology now allows you to live out the life of a Jedi – you can move like one, use the force like one and bust out your lightsaber to carve up bad guys like one. To some extent, it works. Kinect Star Wars’ campaign is not bad, which was a pleasant surprise. You start the game as a .. more …
‘Ridge Racer Unbounded’ Namco Bandai Microsoft Xbox 360 (PS3) $49.99 ESRB rating: Teen Review rating: 3.5 stars Fans of the “Ridge Racer” series expect each game to offer semi-realistic vehicular racing that rewards controlled drifting and clean runs. However, “Ridge Racer Unbounded” steers the series in the opposite direction. With an emphasis on controlled explosions and dangerous driving, .. more …
The game I Am Alive got a lot of attention during its development for its take on the post-apocalyptic action-survival genre. It’s a game with a lot of innovative ideas and interesting twists on modern game mechanics, but none get the attention and growth they deserve.The result is that many seem unable to decide what to make of the game. Receiving review scores like 4.5 from IGN and 8.0 from .. more …
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