Spore Review
[singlepic=95,410,240,,] Spore is a game that had a ton of ambition. From The Sims and SimCity creator Will Wright, people were expecting a deep simulation game – from cell stage to controlling an entire galaxy. What they got was a fusion of a casual game and deep, customization toolset. That being said, these leaves people who were expecting a real simulation or strategic game elements sadly disappointed. [singlepic=94,115,100,,left]Before Spore was even released, the put out the Spore Creature Creator. This was pretty entertaining, it was full of customizations, different ways to make...
Read MoreFallout 3 Review
[singlepic=85,410,240,,] Post-apocalyptic games are becoming more and more common, but the Fallout series has always been a step above with its combination of retro styling, devastated landscapes, and a complete and realistic post-apocalyptic world. Fallout 3 continues this trend, but moves to a brand new engine, as well as a new perspective. Despite the changes to the series, is it still a groundbreaking phenomenal game? The answer, of course, is yes. [singlepic=86,115,100,,left]The single greatest quality that Fallout 3 achieves so perfectly is the atmosphere. The eerily futuristic world in...
Read MoreCall of Duty: World At War Review
[singlepic=81,410,240,,] Most people aren’t likely to be newcomers to the Call of Duty series – they know what to expect. But for those who are new, here’s a brief recap: It’s highly fast, cinematic and polished gameplay with dazzling visuals, intelligent enemies, realistic settings, arcade gameplay, and excellent map design. The Call of Duty series has long been the on the cutting edge of FPS games, only getting better and better with time. However, World At War is not a breath of fresh air. It’s more of the same – albeit, it’s a very good...
Read MoreMy expectations were shaken by Taken
[singlepic=78,410,240,,] Wow. what a fantastic surprise this movie was! I was accompanied by a group of friends when we went to see this flick. Even though the new Underworld was released this weekend, our group of young and action-seeking college students ultimately decided on Taken. I mean, the trailer really did look pretty cool, and that played a big role in picking the movie. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. There is something special about this movie. Sure, it has it’s faults. And it probably isn’t going to win any awards. But if you like action movies, you’re...
Read MoreEnemy Territory: Quake Wars Review
This is my first review I’ve written exclusively for this blog! I’ve been playing Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (ETQW) for a couple months now in the Beta and the Demo. Now, I’ve played the full retail game for about 10 hours, and I’ve played through all the maps and have some fairly extensive insight into the game. Here’s my thoughts! Also, be sure to check out the ETQW Gallery! Note that I break it up into three major parts. Gameplay tries to break down the game, combining facts and thoughts into one. Opinion is less fact, more thoughts about the game. This is...
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