Week in Review: Feb.21-27, 2010

Topics: Aliens VS Predator, Fret Nice, Crap of Defense, Puzzlegeddon, & P.B Winterbottom

Intro music performed by “Incubus” off their album “Make yourself”
Outro music performed by “Bilithic” off their album “empire”

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Review: Fret Nice

Not only has Fret Nice developer Pieces Interactive prove they can put together an inventive and fun platforming title, they’ve also proved they aren’t afraid of trying something different. Busting out the ol’ plastic guitar to play a platforming game sounds like a lot more fun than it really is, but that doesn’t mean the game falls short of being “purchase-worthy”. (more…)

Crap of Defense Review

The video game market today seems to be filled with an abundance of tower defense games, with one not being too different from the other. Even though the concept is the same for the IPhone Game Crap of Defense, the style and (more…)

Week in Review: Feb.14-21, 2010

The original crew has disappeared this week, leaving MrB4 with the hosting duties. Community members TouchedGolf, and the rant master himself Pimp/Dark Method 10k share their thoughts(and rants, lots of ‘em) about the games that they have been playing recently. Oh and by the way, one of us decided to be king of the jungle, who is it?, listen to find out.

Topics include:

- Game & Watch Collection
- Trajectile
- Where’s Waldo: The Fantastic Journey
- Dante’s Inferno
- Bioshock 2
- Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo Impressions

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Crap of Defense hits Apple Store

IFun4All just announced today that their upcoming game “Crap of Defense” is now available for download in the Apple Store for $1.99.

In addition to that, IFun4All has released (more…)

NC Update 2/22

Here are the latest videos and DS Demos available for the Nintendo Channel. (more…)

DSiWare Update 2/22

Here is your weekly update of games coming out for DSiWare. (more…)

Wiiware/VC Update 2/22

Here is your weekly update of game releases for Wiiware and the Virtual Console. (more…)

BattleBlasters Review Iphone

Iphone review: BattleBlasters
Littleguy Games

BattleBlasters is a one on one “fighting” game. You have a small section of real estate to move at the bottom of the screen, your opponent has the same at the top. You can only move left or right as the swipe up and down buttons are commands to shoot or shield attacks. Combat can be fast paced and hectic or slow and methodical depending on which of the six playable characters you use. You start out with two characters unlocked while the remaining will be unlocked as you play the game.

Now while I would not normally categorize this as a fighting game, I believe I have no other choice as there is nothing else that fits. You and your opponent can only move left and right, you have quick attacks and strong attacks with the repel/shield move. Each character has there own special move used by tapping on the character. Players must battle each of the six charicters and win to unlock the remaining. The gameplay changes depending on which soldier you are using. “Space Marine 1″ is slow moving but very powerful, while “obligatory hot chick 1″ is fast with almost no defense or power. I found each playthough taken with a completely different approach and was very please that it made me stop and rethink my play style. Multiplayer is offered and has a quirky way of playing. You and your friend each hold an end of the iPhone and control your own character. This brings to mind violence at the airport while waiting for a flight. Overall a fun experience when you have a quick minute waiting in line.

(B+)

- Joe R

It’s Time to Wander!

Atlus announced today that their latest RPG entry entitled “Shiren the Wanderer” is now available in retail stores in North America.

After watching the trailer, and taking a look at some of the screenshots of the game, I have to say (more…)

Preview: Tropico 3

There’s really not a lot to say about Tropico 3 and its Xbox 360 release. If you’re a fan of sim games, you know exactly what to expect from this island simulator. Shaping the future of an island and attempting to become a legend in the ranks of Banana-republic leaders through economic and civil decisions, is not even close to crossing the thresh-hold of everything that needs to be managed in Tropico 3. (more…)

NC Update 2/15

Here are the latest videos and DS Demos available for the Nintendo Channel. (more…)

DSiWare Update 2/15

Here is your weekly update of games coming out for DSiWare. (more…)

Wiiware/VC Update 2/15

Here is your weekly update of game releases for Wiiware and the Virtual Console. (more…)

Week in Review: Jan.31-Feb.13, 2010

It has been a few weeks since the guys have gotten together to talk games. And it just so happens that community member, Pimp/Dark Method 10K, has come to take the whole WiR episode over. He had guns. Lots of em!

Topics include:

- Stoked: Big Air Edition
- Bittos+
- Drawn to life: The next chapter
- NBA 2K10
- Blood Bowl
- Army of Two: The 40th Day
- Mass Effect 2

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