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    by Published on 03-20-2012 08:14 PM
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    Journey

    Developer:
    Thatgamecompany
    Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
    Platform: PlayStation 3
    Genre: Adventure
    Rating: Everyone
    Release Date: March 13, 2012

    Take a journey into a world of simplistic, yet breathtaking, settings by the developers of Flow and Flower. With captivating music that will glide you through your traverse, your voyage will never be the same.

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    The player will find himself traveling to his ultimate goal. Why the player is on his way there is unknown, but he knows he must go. This journey can be viewed in many different ways. The way Journey is presented to you, you can take it as ...
    by Published on 03-19-2012 12:43 PM
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    Major League Baseball 2K12

    Developer: Visual Concepts
    Publisher: Take-Two Interactive
    Platform: Xbox 360 (Multiplatform)
    Genre: Sports
    Rating: Everyone
    Release Date: March 6 2012

    In the neverending struggle to remain relevant in the world of sports videogames, Visual Concepts and Take-Two Interactive are once again trying their hand with their baseball franchise. Sporting 2011 American League Cy Young and MVP winner Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander on the cover, and super-hot model Kate Upton in its marketing campaign, Major League Baseball ...
    by Published on 03-15-2012 12:45 PM
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    MLB 12 The Show


    Developer:
    San Diego Studio
    Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
    Platform: PlayStation 3 (Also on PlayStation Vita)
    Genre: Sports
    Rating: Everyone
    Release Date: March 6 2012

    Every die-hard baseball fan out there needs to know(and they should already) that nothing comes closer to the real thing than Sony's MLB The Show franchise. Like clockwork, as spring training begins and hope springs anew for fans of the MLB's 30 franchises, a new iteration of The Show releases. MLB 12 The Show continues the legacy as the best baseball ...
    by Published on 03-12-2012 04:40 PM
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    Mass Effect 3

    Developer: BioWare
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
    Genre: Action RPG
    Rating: Mature
    Release Date: March 6, 2012

    For a while now, I’ve considered Mass Effect to be one of, if not the most important science fiction universe of our time. Some like Star Trek, some like Star Wars -- I like Mass Effect. I read the books, I read the comics, I absolutely love the mythology of it all. I also love how, unlike in the other franchises, humans are borderline insignificant in the grand scheme of things...much like how I believe the universe truly works. We’re only one race, on one planet. There’s a lot more out there.

    However, Mass Effect is not 'just another' interpretation of WHAT is out there -- it’s a benchmark ...
    by Published on 03-12-2012 04:12 PM
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    Michael Jackson: The Experience HD

    Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
    Publisher: Ubisoft, Triumph International
    Platform: PlayStation Vita
    Genre: Music, Rhythm
    Rating: Everyone
    Release Date: February 15th, 2012

    Ubisoft’s take on music and rhythm gaming with Michael Jackson: The Experience is now available to own for the PlayStation Vita. Now you can take an HD video game based on the King of Pop’s most memorable songs and dances with you in your very hands. With unique features made especially for ...
    by Published on 03-11-2012 11:27 PM
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    Unit 13 Developer: Zipper Interactive Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Platform: PS Vita Genre: Single player, 2-player co-op Rating: Teen Release Date: March 6, 2012 The curiosity swarming in the minds of PS Vita owners about how a handheld shooter would feel on the system has now been ...
    by Published on 03-11-2012 10:02 PM
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    Army Corps of Hell

    Developer: Entersphere
    Publisher: Square Enix
    Platform: PlayStation Vita
    Genre: Real Time Strategy
    Rating: Mature
    Release Date: February 22nd, 2012

    Square Enix wants you to go to Hell... in their new title for the PS Vita, Army Corps of Hell. The game is developed by Entersphere, most notable for being founded by Motoi Okamoto, writer for the games Pikmin and Pikmin 2.Though criticized early on for being a Pikmin clone, Army Corps of Hell means to separate itself from ...
    by Published on 03-04-2012 11:38 PM
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    Asphalt Injection

    Developer: Gameloft

    Publisher: Ubisoft
    Platform: Playstation Vita
    Genre: Racing Simulation
    Rating: Everyone
    Release Date: February 15th, 2012

    
Don’t you love having the rush of going 150 down ...
    by Published on 03-04-2012 10:02 PM
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    Touch My Katamari

    Developer: Namco Bandai Games
    Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
    Platform: PS Vita
    Genre: Third person action puzzle
    Rating: E10+
    Release Date: February 22, 2012

    The Prince is on a roll again, in attempts of pleasing the King of Cosmos. Not only does he have to make the King of Cosmos happy with his rolling, but now he has to make sure that he is gratifying some in-game Katamari fans to keep them content. Will the Prince keep everyone in the universe jubilant? Let's get rolling and find out!

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    The game begins with a quick dialogue that brings in the story of previous Katamari titles, for those who have never played ...
    by Published on 03-04-2012 12:07 PM
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    Dungeon Hunter: Alliance

    Developer: Gameloft
    Publisher: Ubisoft
    Platform: PlayStation Vita
    Genre: Action/Adventure, Role-Playing
    Rating: Teen
    Release Date: February 22nd, 2012

    Mobile gaming veterans Gameloft make their PS Vita debut with Dungeon Hunter: Alliance. As a sequel to their iOS game "Dungeon Hunter", Alliance brings hack n’ slash to Sony’s new handheld gaming powerhouse. With the PS3 version already out, a release on Vita seemed only natural, though amazingly no connectivity ...
    by Published on 03-01-2012 07:56 PM
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    Developer:Atlus
    Publisher: Atlus
    Platform: Nintendo DS
    Genre: Role-Playing Game
    Rating: Teen
    Release Date: February 28th, 2012

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    A mysterious website Nicaea is said to foretell the deaths of those who join, complete with videos as proof. It would be easy to dismiss such a hoax, yet the strange predictions are deadly accurate. Truly this cannot be real, many think. The protagonist and his classmates soon find ...
    by Published on 02-29-2012 04:31 PM
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    Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

    Developer: Capcom
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: PlayStation Vita
    Genre: Fighting
    Rating: Teen
    Release Date: February 22, 2012

    Capcom’s renowned Marvel vs. Capcom fighting series makes its way as the first handheld port on the PlayStation Vita. The experience of the console versions is jam packed into the small Vita cartridge, and fans should find the game favorable as what the “Ultimate” edition of the game had to offer also works well for the Vita. If you’ve desired the game on the go and have a knack for the game’s finer learning curve, the Vita ...
    by Published on 02-28-2012 10:20 PM
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    Escape Plan

    Developer:
    Fun Bits Interactive
    Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
    Platform: PS Vita
    Genre: Puzzle
    Rating: Teen
    Release Date: February 22, 2012

    The producers of Fat Princess are back to break in the PS Vita with a new title. Escape Plan allows the player to literally break boundaries of gameplay to escape the deadly grip of Bakuki. Are you ready to help the game's characters, Lil and Laarg, escape the dark claws of death?

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    Lil and Laarg are planning their adventurous escape from their captor, Bukiki. He has set up rooms with booby traps to keep them from departing ...
    by Published on 02-28-2012 01:40 AM
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    Rayman Origins

    Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
    Publisher:Ubisoft
    Platform: Playstation Vita
    Genre: Platformer
    Rating: Everyone 10+
    Release Date: February 14th, 2012

    Michel Ancel's favorite limbless creation is back again returning to his roots to 2D platforming. An amazing game from start to finish this is not a run and jump you can avoid. Rayman Origins is a perfect gift for early Vita adopters.

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    You get the bare essentials when ...
    by Published on 02-26-2012 03:58 PM
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    Review: Twisted Metal

    Developer:
 Eat Sleep Play
    Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
    Platform: Playstation 3
    Genre: Vehicle Combat
    Rating: Mature
    Release Date: February 14, 2012

    
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  • Review Scale

    Score 10- Flawless Victory: A score not handed out to every game. Games earning this rare score sit at the very pinnacle of excellence. These games act as the examples for which all others should be measured with. They are instant classics from the beginning. These games not only deliver what was expected of it, but also exceed the player’s expectations. The game’s features are innovative and original. No game is without its absolute flaws, but the finished product you bring home surpasses the anticipation the game has formed. A day one buy is a must. The game you hold in your hands with this score is a video game jackpot.

    Score 9 - 9.5- Outstanding: Games earning scores such as these absolutely must be played. Games that achieve this high ranking do so because they define the genres that they are in. Flaws are few and barely noticeable. Features seen in the game have been renovated to provide something new and fresh. The story, gameplay, graphics, and lasting appeal are all fantastic and is reason enough to bring the game home and to enjoy with family and friends. Every penny you spend on the game is so worth it.

    Score 8 - 8.5- Great: Any flaw the game may possess is overshadowed by its fun factor. These games would be great for gamers to play. These great games appeal to gamers more and more outside its normal player base because of what it brings to the table.

    Score 7 - 7.5- Good: Flaws do exist in these games, but the positive features of the game can counterbalance the flaws. Additionally, players who are predisposed to liking a game of a particular series or genre with this score should enjoy the game. These are in no way bad games, and much fun can be had with them. An overall good game is worth taking a look at, whether you are willing to buy the game or rent it first. That or you can also wait for the game to reach a good price.

    Score 6 - 6.5- Decent: Games falling into this category may suffer from numerous flaws (for example, graphics or gameplay), but are still worth playing. Granted, the player should be aware that a game with these scores may not guarantee them full satisfaction.

    Score 5 - 5.5- Average: An average game is one in which a game’s features are neither good nor completely terrible. Instead, the finished product is manageable. Little has been done to hold the player’s interest. If anything, rent this game before you consider buying it so that you can at least get a feel for the game’s overall experience.

    Score 4 - 4.5- Poor: Games falling into this category may only keep gamers entertained for a short while. While the game may seem enjoyable for moments at a time, it can quickly grow old and may never be revisited again. The game’s overall function is lacking in quality and may not hold the player’s attention for long. The game leaves little or nothing else to return back to.

    Score 3 - 3.5- Bad: If any positive qualities about a game in this category exist, it is not enough to redeem the game for its shortcomings. Sure you may find yourself playing it, but for how long? You will wind up not giving the game a second glance.

    Score 2 - 2.5- Horrible: Games such as these may not be totally unplayable, they nearly are. Additionally, they may lack, or greatly suffer in, the fundamental functionality of the software as a whole. The game simply does not come close to meeting industry standards at the time of its release.

    Score 1 - 1.5- Appalling: Gamers should avoid this game at all costs. The game was clearly not ready to make its way to store shelves in its status. Save your money and find something else. See it in the bargain bin? No! Stay away! Keep moving and look for something else.