January 2010

  • Resident Evil 5 Review

    By akgoemans on 1/27/10 3:41am
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    Is it RE5 or Fast & Furious 5?Is it RE5 or Fast & Furious 5?
    So … I finished Resident Evil 5 last week. I've been a fan of the game series ever since the first polygonish Umbrella-kicking adventure and thus, was eager to play the most recent one in the series. And given that I had not played the fourth part, I didn't quite know what I was in for. Now I know.

    Graphics


    Alright, so RE 5 is incredibly pretty; it's realistic and sparkling fresh (but not in a vampire in sun way), right down to the executioner's gritty look. And it's not just the people and environment that grab your attention. The folks have added in little details into your surrounds (like when you smash boxes, hack away at apples … as you do) which adds to the overall look of the game.

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  • Vandal Hearts and Death by Cube

    By akgoemans on 1/20/10 8:47am
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    Vandal HeartsVandal Hearts
    This week sees the start of a fun phase of game releases (Vandal Hearts and Death by Cube). There are also weird little rumors about upcoming features for the Xbox. Does anyone really want to watch sports on their console? Well, maybe.


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  • Why Don’t Men Play Video Games?

    By erika on 1/15/10 11:34am
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    Men Can Be Gamers Too!Men Can Be Gamers Too!Fellow gamers, I have called you here today to discuss why there aren't more men among us.  As we all know, most gamers are female.  This is supported by statistics from both the most successful gaming companies in the world (such as PopCap) and the occasional break-out platform specific games like The Sims franchise.


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  • Xbox Live Arcade: Serious Sam HD

    By akgoemans on 1/14/10 2:56am
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    Serious SamSerious Sam



    Firstly, can I just say that the Xbox site had a very enthusiastic description of the game. 'Sweet, sweet achievements'? What exactly are we selling here, hmm, hmm?

    Serious Sam

    The game in question is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, a fast-paced shoot-them-up sort of game. It is a remake of the classic game and now comes with jazzy new graphics. On a side note: is it just me or does the lead look a bit like a beefed up Kevin Bacon? The game also features multiplayer capabilities (up to 4) which is the highlight of action games today, isn't it? Grab it for 1200 MS points.

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  • Matt Hazard and Playable Avatars

    By akgoemans on 1/6/10 8:01am
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    Matt Hazard:Blood Bath and BeyondMatt Hazard:Blood Bath and Beyond

    Here's a great way to start the new year – trying out Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond on XBLA. Yea, Matt Hazard is the arcade release for this week, where folks can grab for 1200MS points.

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