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Archive for February 1st, 2008

Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy Hands-On

Now, here’s something completely different. Or more to the point, Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy for the Nintendo Wii isn’t exactly a completely new idea as much as it is an extremely compelling mash-up of already familiar game ideas distilled into something that’s very much a unique beast on the Wii. With elements of […]


Rock Band confirmed for Wii

Last February, an Activision conference call revealed the existence of the Wii edition of Guitar Hero. Though unsurprising, the announcement was welcome by owners of the still-scare console looking to embrace their inner Yngwie Malmsteen. Despite a very public disc recall, it was also immensely profitable. The Wii edition of Guitar Hero III: Legends of […]


Rez HD Review

While working at Sega, Tetsuya Mizuguchi produced Rez, a lock-on rail shooter infused with trippy music, scintillating graphics, and a healthy dose of weird. That alchemical formula became a critical delight and a collector’s dream. The good news is that Rez HD for the Xbox 360 has remained true to the original design after a […]


Brash aping Space Chimps

Yesterday, Hollywood-focused publisher Brash Entertainment gave horror fans a glimpse into the future with word that a game based on the next installment in Lionsgate’s Saw film franchise would spook store shelves in October 2009. On the heels of that announcement, Brash is tossing one out for the kids with the news today that a […]


Arcana Heart attacks US

Atlus has made a name for itself in the US by localizing an assortment of esoteric Japanese games, from the Trauma Center and Persona series to one-off efforts like Odin Sphere and Ontamarama. While the genres involved run the gamut from medical drama to rhythm action, it has been a considerable time since Atlus imported […]

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