Gaming Reviews

SIN Episodes

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

SIN Episodes

The highly anticipated first episode of SIN titled Emergence has arrived from Ritual and it is poised to usher in a new wave of software distribution as the game is available via download on the Steam Network as well as by purchase in the traditional formats.
While downloading games directly from the net is not a […]


Half-Life 2 Episode 1

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Half-Life 2 Episode 1

Picking up at the end of the phenomenly successful Half Life 2, the first in a series of episodic sequels has arrived. Available via retailers or direct download at www.steam.com Half Life 2 Episode 1 has arrived.
The game continues the story of Gordon Freeman, a former scientist at the ultra secret Black Mesa facility […]


PREY

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

PREY

Originally planned in 1995 and shelved around 1999 PREY has had a long journey to consumers. Resurrected in 2001 the talented designers at Human Head Studios working with 3D Realms undertook the challenge of making the vision of PREY a reality.
Since the scope of the game and concept was considered to be to ambitious […]


Company of Heroes

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes is a refreshing wake up call to a genre that had in many ways grown stagnant. The Real Time Strategy (RTS) genre has become to many gamers more of the same, just packaged with splashier graphics.
While the graphics and sound quality of many RTS games has improved, many games still suffer […]


F.E.A.R. Extraction Point

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

F.E.A.R. Extraction Point

After winning numerous awards and crafting the best 3D shooter since Half Life 2, one would think that the folks at Sierra would have a real challenge following up the success of F.E.A.R.
Thankfully, Timegate Studios has stepped up to the challenge with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point.
Picking up where the first game ended, players […]


Playstation 3

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Playstation 3

After much speculation, hype, anticipation, and delays, Sony has released its next generation gaming console the Playstation 3 (PS3) to the delight of the gamers everywhere.
The system is a very impressive piece of hardware that offers gamers the highest standards of gaming and versatility and is anchored by the inclusion of a Blu DVD player […]


World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade

What do you do when you have millions of subscribers and have one of the hottest games ever created when you need to go to the next level? If your Blizzard Entertainment, you release a loaded new expansion entitled “The Burning Crusade”
After downloading and installing several patches needed to play the game, we were […]


Rogue Galaxy

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Rogue Galaxy

One of the best Fantasy Adventure games to appear on any system has landed on the Play Station 2. Rogue Galaxy is a vast and deeply rich game that will offer countless hours of gameplay thanks in part to the sheer size of the game.
Cast as Jaster, players go from dreamer to adventurer when […]


Supreme Commander

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Supreme Commander

I wish to note at the outset of this review that THQ ignored numerous requests for information on the game as well as media information which I thought was necessary to answer some of questions and concerns I had about the game. I mention this as usually a company is more than happy to […]


F-1 Championship Edition

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

F-1 Championship Edition

As many Americans are not as experienced with the F1 Open wheel racing as they are with NASCAR, at first glance, many may label Sony’s new F1 Championship Edition game for the PS 3 as a niche product.
To do so thought would be to miss out on one of the best racing games ever developed […]


Dragons Lair

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Dragons Lair

PS 3 owners are in for a special treat with the release of the classic arcade game “Dragons Lair” on Blu-Ray DVD. Digital Leisure (www.digitalleisure.com) has lovingly crafted the classic adventure game for a new generation of fans but has wisely retained the classic images and sounds that made the original game such a […]


Microsoft Vista and Office 2007

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Microsoft Vista and Office 2007

Harnessing the latest in software technology, Microsoft has crafted the latest in the Windows operating system line, with the impressive Windows Vista. While it does take some hefty system requirements to fully take advantage of Vista, they payoffs are more than worth it.
At first it may seem daunting, as this is a radical leap […]


Motorstorm

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Motorstorm

has come to the PS 3 with Motorstorm. While I am not usually a fan of racing games, this one grabbed me from the start and never let go thanks in large part to its intense action and fun.
Players can select all manner of rigs from semis, bikes, and dune buggies as they race […]


F.E.A.R. PS3

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

F.E.A.R. PS3

Showing off the power of the Blu Ray DVD by not just giving gamers a simple port, F.E.A.R. for the PS 3 comes with more levels and a new weapon than the PC counterpart.
F.E.A.R. is not only the best shooter of the year, it is hands down the best game of […]


MLB 07 The Show

June 21st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

MLB 07 The Show

Just in time for the Baseball Season Sony has released MLB 07 The Show for the PS 2, PSP, and PS3 gaming systems.
For my review, I used the PS 3 version and was immediately gripped by the strong graphics and lifelike animation of the players.
The game is stocked with full rosters […]