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Sonic Riders
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Sonic RidersSegaGameCube/PS2/Xbox*Overview: The evil Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic to a hoverboard Grand Prix, so sit back, relax, and watch Sonic strap on and go to work.Gameplay: I'm not sure where the idea of hoverboarding came from, but this game is just as dumb. The Grand Prix is a series of courses full of floating rails, highways, and golden rings. Granted, Sonic Riders is meant for a much younger audience, but the tricks don't take any skills at all, so if you're looking for an easy victory, push buttons at random... Read more...
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
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OutRun 2006: Coast 2 CoastSegaPC/PSP/PS2/Xbox*** (3.5/5)Overview: The arcade hit OutRun celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, so Sega decided to add some modern flavor to the original. Gameplay: Things are basically the same: drive wicked fast and don't crash. And don't expect a driving simulator like Grand Turismo, but rather a modernized version of the original arcade player. OutRun 2006 essentially compiles the best of the OutRun 2 and OutRun SP games, while adding PSP Internet and Wi-Fi play, a new mission mode, plus a bunch of new officially licensed... Read more...
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced WarfighterUbisoftPC/PlayStation2/Xbox/Xbox 360****Overview: It's 2013 and an insurgence has moved into the heart of Mexico City. As a part of the U.S. Army's Special Forces, you are sent in to regain control.Gameplay: Ghost Recon puts you in the middle of realistic warfare with advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices, and wall-piercing counter-snipe rifles. The missions are hard and mastering the controls is even harder. This is probably the most complex game I've ever played, and in the end, I felt like it was overloaded with options-it... Read more...
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, The Warriors, Star Wars Battlefront II, Top Spin
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Tony Hawk's American WastelandActivisionGameCube/PlayStation 2/Xbox****Overview: Midwest Johnny takes a journey to Los Angeles to avoid being hassled by the police. (Pretty funny, because in reality it's easier to skate in the Midwest than in L.A.)Gameplay: T.H.A.W. walks you through Story Mode, unlocking the various skateable areas of L.A. and introducing different skills and tricks along the way. Most of the objectives are rather simplistic and shouldn't take more than a couple tries to complete. T.H.A.W. has added a couple things—like Bert slides, and BMX bikes are available to jump on... Read more...
The Warriors
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RockstarPlayStation 2/Xbox*****Overview: Well, it's the video-game version of the movie, and if you ain't seen the movie, you're slippin'.Gameplay: Basically, you're kicking the shit outta people all over New York City. Coney Island is home turf, but there're dozens of gangs in the five boroughs to bop through. Don't think it gets repetitive: You can also jack cars, smash up jewelry stores, mug pedestrians, and handcuff hookers. Just watch out for cops-actually, you can whoop them, too.Graphics: Permanent midnight in the slums of Gotham is the perfect setting for this... Read more...
Star Wars Battlefront II
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Lucas ArtsPlayStation 2/Xbox*****Overview: The sequel to one of the most popular Star Wars titles ever makes slight improvements on its already successful infantry team-based third-person shooter.Gameplay: Playing as part of the infantry during land battles, you take out the opposition by capturing command posts or completing specific objectives depending on the single-player game mode. Because you're part of the infantry, if you're killed in battle, you'll re-spawn as another player to continue. The space battles are of epic proportions: Jump into a choice of an X-wing, Y-wing, or a Tie... Read more...
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
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ActivisionGameCube/PlayStation 2/Xbox****Overview: Midwest Johnny takes a journey to Los Angeles to avoid being hassled by the police. (Pretty funny, because in reality it's easier to skate in the Midwest than in L.A.)Gameplay: T.H.A.W. walks you through Story Mode, unlocking the various skateable areas of L.A. and introducing different skills and tricks along the way. Most of the objectives are rather simplistic and shouldn't take more than a couple tries to complete. T.H.A.W. has added a couple things-like Bert slides, and BMX bikes are available to jump on at any time.... Read more...
Is Xbox 360 A "10?
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Microsoft released its latest offering to the gaming world, but if your name isn't already on a reserve list, you'll have to wait 'til February (or later) to get your hands on one. The 360 comes in two versions: The core system and the pimped-out system. Think of the core version as a stock car: no radio, no air-conditioning, no leather seats, and no extra cup holder. The pimped version has all the bells and whistles included. For an extra hundred bucks, the pimp system gets you a hard drive,... Read more...
Game Over
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187 Ride Or DieUbisoftPlayStation 2/ XboxOverview: Blast fools and win the race is the basic objective. Actually, it's the only objective.Game Modes: Whip Race (race to win), Minefield (Whip Race with mines), Deathmatch (arean battle), Death Race (at the end of each lap the slowest player blows up), Escort (protect a car), The Hit (destroy a car before it loses you), Bomb (your car will blow up if you drive under the speed limit), Survivor (survive in an arena by killing all opponents), The Lot (escape from a parking lot),... Read more...
Colosseum: Road To Freedom Sid Meier's Pirates! NCAA 06 Football Rise Of The Kasai
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Game OverColosseum: Road To FreedomKoeiPlayStation 2Being a gladiator during Roman times was a tough gig! Not only are you a slave, but you also had to fight for your survival constantly. Colosseum is a third-person action role-playing game featuring six types of battle scenarios ranging from dueling tigers and bulls to surviving the attack of fifteen or more attackers, as well as dueling one on one versus famous gladiators. At least you have the opportunity to master fighting techniques and prepare for battle on the training ground, which strengthen your... Read more...
THUG Remix Lumnines Fight Night Round 2 Destroy All Humans! FIFA Street
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THUG RemixActivisionPSPTony Hawk's video game empire continues to grow and this time it coincides with the launch of Sony's PSP handheld. THUG Remix's only variation from THUG 2 includes four additional levels (Santa Cruz, Kyoto, Las Vegas, and Atlanta) incorporated into the story mode. For THUG 2 activists the story mode is the same-it's the world destruction tour starring Bam Margera's team versus Tony Hawk's team. Each level (city) has a list of goals personalized for your skater as well as one other pro skater and two additional secret skaters... Read more...
Forza Motorsport Area 51 Lego Star Wars Medal Of Honor: European Assault Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil
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Game OverForza MotorsportMicrosoftXboxForza Motorsport is Xbox's answer to the PlayStation 2 dominated racing simulation game series Gran Turismo. And the areas that GT is lacking-there're actually a couple-Forza does a good job of incorporating into its game engine. For one, Forza has introduced a damage engine, which of course means you can't run head on into a wall without some consequences. Not only will you see cosmetic damage, but your car will handle poorly severely reducing lap times. Another area that Forza shines is in the rarity classification of every... Read more...
Munchie Heaven Gran Turismo 4 Brothers In Arms: Road To Hill 30 Star Wars Republic Commando Devil May Cry
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Munchie HeavenPSPThis past March, Sony launched its newest device to the gaming world, the PSP-the PlayStation Portable handheld entertainment system. It not only plays games, but you can watch movies, listen to music, and play games online. It retails for under 250 dollars and includes a 32-megabyte Memory Stick Duo. For the tech heads: It weighs ten ounces and is just over six inches long, under three inches wide, and less than an inch thick. The PSP screen is the largest in its class, displaying full color-its over-four-inch-wide screen and... Read more...
Mercenaries: Playground Of Destruction, The Getaway: Black Monday, NFL Street 2, Vans Skate And Slam Featuring Geoff Rowley, Colin McRae Rally 2005
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Nintendo DSNintendo has come out with its newest product offering since updating the GameBoy with the GameBoy Advance. The new dual-screen handheld is larger than the GameBoy and features a touch screen to navigate through various menus and games. The DS also has a wireless feature that allows you to communicate or play games with other people without the use of a cable. There's even a PictoChat mode where you can send and receive wireless messages and pictures from other DS users-up to sixteen people at one time. There're plenty... Read more...