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As with other well-regarded classic games that have come to the Virtual Console, it would be easy to continue to sing Secret of Mana's praises for many more pages -- there are many more reasons it's been named to the Top 100 Games of All Time, so many times, over...
World of Goo
World of Goo is an amazing WiiWare game that you simply must buy, for this is exactly the type of software that needs both recognition and support. A three-man team has created a title that is not only significantly cheaper than most retail Wii games, but a hell of a...
Dead Space
Call it science fiction survival horror, but Dead Space does the genre proud with an engaging story; action that's tense, fast-paced and extremely violent; as well as atmospheric qualities that will get under your skin and make you jump. It may be a newcomer, but the seeds of an incredible...
The true test of an MMO is the one of time. Theres simply so much to see and do that it would take months to experience the entire game. You can explore different factions and character classes, explore different parts of the world, and play as both Order and Destruction....
The Airborne soldiers that fought and lived through the horrors of World War II, and particularly that Operation Market Garden deserve respect, honor, and tales that highlight their sacrifices on the field of battle (as all soldiers do). Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway does an excellent job of presenting...
So Forza 2 has brilliant physics, great customization options, and solid online play. So why isn't it earning greater esteem from IGN? As I said early on, a racing game is about more than just the cars. Much like its predecessor, Forza 2 lacks soul. The only personality you'll find...
Carnival Games
To be honest, I wasn't expecting to get much out of Carnival Games on the Nintendo DS, so my lowered expectations probably helped lift my enjoyment of the product. The product doesn't quite hit the target in a lot of places, but it's pretty clear that the developer put a...
de Blob
There's a well made, fun, unique, gorgeous platformer to be found here. If you're a Wii fan, I strongly recommend that you support this caliber of third-party effort so that we can see more games like this. Specifically, a sequel that addresses the few concerns that I've mentioned, adds Wii...
Spore
I think that Maxis has made an impressive product that does so many incredible things. Spore will serve as an introduction to gaming for many; it's clear that many nontraditional gamers will check it out. As such, this feels sort of like a sampler plate to gaming, introducing newcomers to...
Mercenaries 2 is like a newsstand; it has a lot of issues. Still, I can’t deny that there were some hootin’ and hollerin’ moments. For every time I cursed the stupid AI, I cheered at the demolition of another building. For every bug that got me stuck in some bushes,...
If you don't have a huge budget and you need to get a lot of play time out of a single title, Disgaea 3 is certainly a great option, as you'll be playing it for months -- even years. But having to sacrifice so much in terms of graphics and...
You probably shouldn't judge a game by its title, but in all honestly, Infinite Undiscovery tells you everything you need to know. It only half makes sense -- and only when you squint your brain. That is the design approach in a nutshell. Some of the choices tri-Ace made don't...
