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Vancouver 2010

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Vancouver 2010 falls short of reviving the Winter Olympics' video game legacy, with standout graphics but lacking depth in gameplay.
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MAG (Massive Action Game )

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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MAG's bold promise of 256-player battles in a future PMC war zone is marred by lag and unclear gameplay, despite its ambitious scope.
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white knight chronicles

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Although the colour palettes used are bright and vibrant, it's the detail and overall realism of the graphics that seem to be lacking.
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Mass Effect 2

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The hotly anticipated sequel to BioWare's 2007 space opera epic is here, and for the most part it has been well worth the wait.
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family game show

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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wii
If there's one console that's particularly suited to gameshow titles, it's the Wii. It's a social console after all.
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes PSP action to new heights, blending intense gameplay with deep weapon customisation for an unmatched experience.
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dante's inferno

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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The game is graphically sharp, the environment is imaginatively realised and there is plenty of variety to soak up on the journey.
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God of War III

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.
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final fantasy XIII

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Final Fantasy XIII dazzles with unmatched visuals and a gripping narrative, setting a new standard for the RPG genre.
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Eraserhead

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Diving into Eraserhead's labyrinth will leave you questioning if cinema has ever been as eerily bizarre. A Lynch classic that defies norms.
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SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING DARKSIDE

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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film review
Family Guy lampoons Star Wars again with 'Something, Something, Something Darkside', blending iconic sci-fi with irreverent humour.
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Game review: Dark Void

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Dark Void soars high on promises but crash-lands with monotonous gameplay and lacklustre presentation, marking a disappointing debut for Airtight Games.
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Blood bowl

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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I would hope that the game feels better to play on a PC or PSP, but I really cannot recommend Blood Bowl to anybody. It hurts.
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Game review: Bayonetta

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Bayonetta dazzles with combat finesse yet stumbles on fetishistic portrayal and repetitive gameplay, leaving its brilliance dimmed.
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Aliens vs. Predator demo inbound?

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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SEGA's Aliens vs. Predator to release multiplayer demo on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, offering deathmatch mode across species.
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Game review: Tekken 6

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Apart from the Game Boy advance release of Tekken Advance in 2001, the Tekken series has always been made exclusively for the PlayStation brand.
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Game review: Eyepet

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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nintendo
No more accidents on the carpet and hefty vet bills! Imagine a future where household pets are virtual entities that exist within your home.
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Game review: DJ Hero

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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xbox 360
Activision's much-touted Hero franchise has returned in time for the Christmas season, with perhaps the most intriguing addition to the series yet in DJ Hero.
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Movie review: STAR TREK

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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New Star Trek film dazzles with action-packed freshness, appealing to newcomers while dividing purists. JJ Abrams' reboot energises the classic.
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Game review: Soosiz

Sat, 26th Dec 2009
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Soosiz review: A gravity-defying platformer with innovative mechanics, offering a blend of challenge and simplicity. Master 65 levels across 7 worlds!.