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Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time: A Review

Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time: A Review

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The Great Clock, the center of this installment in the Ratchet and Clank Future series keeps time itself. “Time is not to be tampered with!” Orvus would say. A Crack in Time delves into the pasts of both Ratchet and Clank. Could the Lombax race be saved? Does Clank have a new purpose in life, that doesn’t involve Ratchet? Does Qwark get a new quirky outfit? Does Dr. Nefarious go into those random fits? Is the Plumber present?

All of these are pretty much answered in this game. “Pretty much,” because a loose end that gets tied up for this game, doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll stay tied in another. Which isn’t a bad thing, it could set up the story for other games. And with what a success this game was, I wouldn’t be questioning, “Another installment?”

The game starts out with Clank, which is a refreshing part in this game. Many people for whatever reason hate on Clank parts, but who can blame them when it’s pretty much the same thing over and over? Previously Clank parts included controlling other bots and getting from Point A to Point B. Not that bad, killing baddies in between was fun. And then others had Clank just do mini Ratchet levels in essence.

This is no longer the case, with entire sections of the Great Clock up for Clank’s discretion. One activity is fix time on planets.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

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2 years ago Infinity Ward brought us Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and they set a new bar for singleplayer set-pieces and multiplayer. They’ve been working tirelessly on Modern Warfare 2 and it does not disappoint.

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

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If you own a Playstation 3 you need to own Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

In 2007 Naughty Dog introduced us to their new IP Uncharted and it was well received. It blended Tomb Raider platforming/puzzles with Gears of War style shooting sequences all wrapped up with an Indiana Jones inspired story. … Continue Reading

Demon’s Souls Review

Demon’s Souls Review

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Let’s get this over with quick. Demon’s Souls is hates your guts and isn’t afraid to show it. Think of it like your very jealous ex-girlfriend who just found out you got a new girl.

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Batman: Arkham Asylum Review

Batman: Arkham Asylum Review

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As you’re walking down the street you hear something rustling up above you. As you look up all you see is the crisp night sky but you still have this feeling of being watched. All of a sudden a fist connects with your face and a man dressed as a bat tells you “I’m the goddamn Batman and I want you to buy my new game.”
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Ghostbusters Review

Ghostbusters Review

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I think I can speak for all Ghostbusters fans when I say we’ve been waiting for a game worthy of having the Ghosbusters logo on it. Most people(myself included) are hesitant on film-games and grow a little anxious of a game based off a dear childhood film for fear of it failing like pretty much all of them tend to do. Worry not Ghostbusters fans, this game is good.
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