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ReviewPenny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode One

March 20, 2010
Witty adventuring
by: Psychphan available on: PlayStation Store, Macintosh, Linux, PC, Xbox Live Arcade
I love Penny Arcade. I remember years ago when Official PlayStation Magazine was still alive and printed a Penny Arcade comic each month. I still get a kick out of remembering the writers’ comments about Ico. Mainly because it’s true. At the same time, what makes Penny Arcade difficult to read is that it quickly rotates through bathroom humor, slapstick and college humor. I believe this makes the commentary more visceral. So imagine my delight when I finally got my hands on Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode One.

ReviewGlyder 2

March 20, 2010
Imagination flying wild
by: Rinjo available on: iPod and iPhone
Recently, I was introduced to what I think may be my favorite iPhone game to date: Glyder 2. Before I get into the review, I need to mention that I expect iPhone games to be easy to play, have mechanics that are quick to learn, and have addictive gameplay to quell the raging hunger for electronic stimulation for which my brain begs. I don’t expect iPhone games to have too much depth, nor do I anticipate them to keep my attention for longer than a couple of weeks. However, from the moment I started Glyder 2, my imagination was flying wild.

ReviewCalling

March 19, 2010
Understatingly creepy
by: Psychphan available on: Nintendo Wii
The word “calling” is awesome. That simple word conjures up various actions. I could simply call for help or to a friend. I could be referring to what lead me to my profession, or I could be referring to the act of making a phone call. All of this was swimming in my mind as I played through a horror game for the Wii aptly named Calling.

ReviewMini Ninjas

March 19, 2010
Everybody was ninja fighting ...
by: josephsmits available on: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox Live Arcade, Nintendo Wii
Games and music aren’t always mediums that complement one another. Although, think about the song “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas. Go ahead and dance for a moment. The song, like the game Mini Ninjas, is funky, fun and a tad goofy. I’ve also decided to put “Kung Fu Fighting” on repeat while I write this since the game and song work well together.

ReviewContra Rebirth

March 18, 2010
Made for nonfans
by: Psychphan available on: WiiWare
Certain series have roots in old-school gaming centers, such as arcades. Arcade games were tough because they were designed to absorb as many shiny quarters as possible. Console games in the late 1980s and early 1990s retained that spirit. If the timing was off on a jump, you would die. Hesitation meant certain death. For a game to be like that in this day and age is a rarity, unless it has the name Contra in its title.

Interview - Major League Baseball 2K10 producers, designers

March 14, 2010
Setting the record straight 

Review - The Omega Stone

March 10, 2010
Taking a look back at a 'classic' adventure game 

Review - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

March 10, 2010
Ever seen an incredibly handsome man rob a tomb? 

Review - Cryo S

March 9, 2010
A prince among laptop coolers 

Review - Borderlands

March 9, 2010
Too much realism is overrated 

Event - Audition Online media tour

March 8, 2010
Dancing with your fingertips 

Review - Lock's Quest

March 8, 2010
A highly accessible tower defense game 

Review - Novatel Wireless MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot

March 7, 2010
Internet when you want it 

Review - ZEN Pinball

March 7, 2010
It’ll calm you down then freak you out 

Review - For the Glory: A Europa Universalis Game

March 6, 2010
Proving that even simulated world conquest is impossible! 
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