Category: 7
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007 Legends
There have been as many Bond games as there have films. There have been as many developers for those games as there have been Bond actors. From the sublime in Goldeneye to the below average Nightfire. There hasn’t exactly been a dreadful game, but fans of the films set the bar high when it comes…
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.hack//INFECTION – Part 1
As the first part of a series of instalments, .Hack Infection should capture and invigorate the player – forcing them to purchase further releases. After all, such a concept will reward those who commence from the beginning, and don’t join half way through. Bandai has attempted to create the feeling of each release being an…
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Madden NFL 2004
Madden NFL 2004 takes the field for an unprecedented 14th season, poised to add another year to its dominance of virtual gridiron. While EA likes to tout their sports games with the ‘It’s in the game’ tag, in the case of Madden that falls short of describing how much a part of the football season…
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Devil May Cry 2
God’s, demons, leprechauns and such no longer strike fear into the hearts of common folk. Continuous absences and lack of reliable proof are substantial enough evidence to disprove their existence. But despite this, demonic fables about them rising from hell and such have a certain sinister, fear inducing coolness, which will always probably remain one…
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Everblue 2
The original Everblue was one of those releases, which was overlooked by many, despite offering many redeeming qualities. The fact that the press immediately dismissed it as slow, outdated and niche didn’t help greatly. Fortunately Akira and Capcom have seen fit to release the sequel, although it must be said that Everblue 2 represents a…
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Shinobi
I ask should great games be brought back for a new generation to enjoy? This is something I asked myself once more when inserting Shinobi for the first time. Surely it is best to leave one of the finest Sega games ever alone in peace? I still have mixed thoughts after completing the latest Shinobi…
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Ratchet & Clank
While there may be no Jak and Daxter 2 this year, Sony is doing their damndest to make sure that these 2 new oddballs more than fill the rather large gap. On first tentative looks, they seem to have succeeded; there’s a gorgeously refined Jak and Daxter graphics engine and a new pair of mismatched…
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Everblue
New combinations are now being tried in videogames today with such invention and concoctions being sorely needed. Everblue from Capcom and Arika offers a startling mix of adventure and exploration as an RPG with underwater diving in an attempt to bring something new to gamers. Does Everblue prove to be a magical or poison potion?…
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
For some strange reason whenever I’m around at a mates we’ve been playing Tony Hawks 3 on the Playstation 2. Perhaps this is an indication of how bad his games collection is or rather a quick two-minute blast on the skateboard leaves you gagging for more. With that said I’ve never been a big fan…
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Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland
Games are sometimes more fun when you’re not meant to be playing them. The whole idea of doing something more exciting than studying, work or just household chores brings that naughty element that gives the gaming a little more buzz. The GBA is especially guilty in this area, seeing as you can use it in…