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Preview: Brütal Legend

October 14, 2009 by William Saw Headline, Originals, Previews No Comments
Preview: Brütal Legend

To be blunt, Tim Schafer’s the man. Boasting a repertoire of creatively imaginative titles such as Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango, and Psychonauts – they were often overlooked due to poor sales and marketing. This time, a brilliant combination of heavy metal, Jack Black, and the mind of Schafer have culminated into something that appeals to a broader audience. The folks at Double Fine Productions have been hard at work perfecting this heavy metal masterpiece and while I was unable to obtain a review for the site, my impressions of the demo should satisfy your need to rock. … Continue Reading

Preview: DiRT 2

September 8, 2009 by William Saw Originals, Previews No Comments

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Codemasters is renowned for quality racing titles and its latest entry, DiRT 2, looks to be no exception to the roster. I had a chance to check out the demo for the Xbox 360 and here are my impressions upon playing the game. … Continue Reading

Preview: WET (the game)

September 7, 2009 by William Saw Originals, Previews No Comments

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After years of publisher troubles, WET is finally about to see its release on September 15. The stylishly blood laden game by A2M has released a demo and I had a chance to check out the work-in-progress. … Continue Reading

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Microtastic Reviews: Zombie Edition

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Microtastic Reviews: Zombie Edition

Plants vs Zombies
Developer: Popcap Games
Price: $3 Dollars
Platform: iPhone
Genre: Tower Defense
There is something delightful about the charming simplicity of Popcap’s titles, and Plants vs Zombies continues this legacy. Much like Peggle and any of its past franchises, Plants vs Zombies takes a single round to comprehend all of its basic rules. Though it never becomes difficult [...]

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond Review

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Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond Review

The original Matt Hazard had the potential to be a great game, good voice work with the likes of Neil Patrick Harris and Will Arnett. A brilliant backstory and marketing campaign which broke the fourth wall entirely, and the story while thin was entertaining and amusing. The sole problem came in the gameplay department which [...]

SB Plays The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

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SB Plays The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

When the newest entry in the beloved Zelda series was announced earlier this year, people were both excited and skeptical. How well would a train in the Zeldaverse go over with fans? Would the gameplay be a replay of Phantom Hourglass, with its infamously numerous trips through the Temple of the Ocean King?
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