Sometimes I wonder if Microsoft is truly committed to making Live Arcade a place where great independent games can prosper. They have the service and they have the audience, but what they don’t have is a grasp on timing. One… Read More »

From the first time my friend Mark made me play a surgical simulator on the DS called Trauma Center, I’ve been enamored with the franchise. Second Opinion was the first game I purchased for the Wii, and when New Blood’s… Read More »

Rock Band Review

Rock Band is a big title. Too big for one man to talk about on his own. (Plus, so many people got it or played it for hours, it was tough picking only one person to do the review.) What… Read More »

There’s an extremely good chance you’ve at least heard of Dragon Ball Z. One of the most popular manga and anime series in the world, Akira Toriyama’s creation has stood the test of time, and has captivated viewers and readers… Read More »

Silent Hill: Origins Review

Silent Hill: Origins could just as easily have been called Silent Hill Jr. It is a portable rendition of the series’ horror-styled gameplay, and is inferior to the other games in the series in most ways. This is not to… Read More »

Mass Effect Review

There’s been a lot of hype over Mass Effect, and the first thing I have to say is go out and buy it immediately. Mass Effect is truly a unique experience which blends a rich story with high paced action… Read More »

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings Review

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is the latest spin-off title of a traditional Final Fantasy game, thanks to Square-Enix’s initiative to milk every penny they can out their franchise. Unlike previous games like Dirge of Cerberus, Revenant Wings is actually… Read More »

In just nine months, Gas Powered Games released the first standalone expansion pack for their RTS game Supreme Commander. Wait, just nine months? Doesn’t that sound a bit short to develop a full-blown expansion? Thankfully, GPG knew what they were… Read More »

I’ve always loved the Fire Pro series. Until it broke a few months back, I still had my Dreamcast hooked up just so I could play FPD. The series is (in my mind) the best out there for actual wrestling… Read More »

Soldier of Fortune has been a cult title from the minute its first installment hit store shelves. Played more for the intense action and gore than the actual gameplay, people knew what they’d get. Soldier of Fortune II came along… Read More »