Mass Effect 2 is the newest epic from Bioware and the continuation of a very promising series. Bioware has promised for a long time that consequences do indeed matter in the universe of Mass Effect. Your actions during the first title could have profound implications on the sequel which would then carry over to the…
In a follow up to the full retail release of its predecessor, Matt Hazard Blood Bath and Beyond follows Matt Hazard once again as he attempts to save the world. If you like side scrolling shooters in the vein of Contra then you will probably enjoy this title, despite some of the problems. As one…
Alien Breed Evolution hit Xbox Live Arcade recently bringing in some old school top down action. This game is from the developer Team 17 who also make the popular series, Worms. The basic premise of this game is the ship you are on has collided with another ship and you need to figure out what…
Army of Two The 40th Day is the sequel to the original Army of Two. In this sequel Rios and Salem find themselves in Shanghai doing a job when all hell breaks loose and the city is devastated by constant attacks. An army is overtaking Shanghai and you need to find out what is going…
Darksiders is a game that isn’t getting a whole lot of hype for some reason, however, it is a game that everyone needs to try out. It is a fantastic game, mixing elements from some of the best games out there along with the developer’s own concepts. The basic premise of the story deals with…
MX vs ATV Reflex is the latest title in the long running MX vs ATV series and it is a whole lot of fun. One of the things that you will immediately notice when you are initially playing through this game is the amount of variety there is. As you progress through your “MotoCareer” you…
It has been many years since a Tony Hawk game has been relevant and, sadly, that doesn’t look like it is going to change this year. Activision and Robomodo took a year off last year to try and reinvigorate the Tony Hawk brand and came back with Tony Hawk RIDE, a game where you control…
Rogue Warrior is the latest first person shooter title to hit the market. It is set during the Cold War, a setting that most shooters neglect. There really isn’t much story in the game with the basic premise simply being to prevent Russia from winning the Cold War. Your team is taken out early so…
Following up on the success of the original title, Ubisoft has released Assassin’s Creed II and, quite frankly, it is what all sequels should aspire to. The original Assassin’s Creed was very divisive with some people loving it and others complaining about the repetitiveness. While I was on the side that really enjoyed the original…
Diner Dash is one of the latest classics to hit Xbox Live Arcade and it is one of those titles that is still fun today. For those unfamiliar with Diner Dash you are the host of your own restaurant and you have to make sure your customers are happy so that they will come back.…
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