Portal Review

Does the length of a game matter if it provides the user with an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience throughout its entirety? Analogically, is a short film as viable as a piece of that medium as a feature-length film? Most would… Read More »

Team Fortress 2 Review

Since the day the Team Fortress 2 beta went live, I’ve never gotten so into an online FPS before. Sure, the game is extremely fun, but there was another reason why I was attracted to the game. TF2 was an… Read More »

Half-Life 2: Episode 2 Review

Let’s open with this analogy: Halo is to consoles as Half-Life is to PC. While there have been crossover platforms between the two franchises, they’ve both laid solid foundations on their respective platform. With that said, while Half-Life 2 was… Read More »

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Review

There’s always something multiplayer games can offer over single-player games: teamwork. Of course, you won’t find teamwork on every server you come across, but if you’re in a capable team the game’s experience is increased tenfold. Trust me, there’s a… Read More »

Yaris Review

Dear Xbox Live Arcade, We have always had a great relationship. The day I met you, you sent me Geometry Wars. Now, you send me Yaris. Does this mean you are breaking up with me? Sincerely, Kyle Stallock   Let’s… Read More »

Last year, if you had told me a skateboarding game outside of the Tony Hawk titles would catch on as quickly and as suddenly as EA’s skate, I would have said you were an idiot. And if I had told… Read More »

If you’re looking towards Spider-Man: Friend or Foe to fill the hole after you’ve completed Ultimate Alliance, don’t. While the games look similar (they are the same genre and share the Marvel universe, after all) they’re completely different.  The biggest… Read More »

Dewy's Adventure Review

Dewy’s Adventure, from the same team that brought us Elebits, is a simple game. Some might even call it childish — and I’d agree with them. What I wouldn’t say, however, is that the game is solely for children. There’s… Read More »

It’s no surprise that NBA Live 08 is a big improvement from last year’s version, because quite frankly, it would be nigh-impossible not to be. What is a surprise, however, is just how much of an improvement NBA Live 08… Read More »

Project Gotham Racing 4 Review

As the year 2005 began turning the corner for a new lap, Microsoft released their new ultra-successful console along with a few hit and (mostly) miss game titles. Among one of the hits was the ever-expansive Project Gotham Racing 3…. Read More »