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An Untimely Review of the Now Not So New Super Mario Bros. (DS)

Lately, I've had to the urge to replay titles immediately before their sequels hit, so I couldn't break this routine that is soon to become tradition with New Super Mario Bros. I wasn't looking forward to the upcoming Wii release until recently, so to make sure that I really wanted ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Nov. 14, 2009

Is This Second Modern War Justified? (X360)

Note: Modern Warfare 2's plot is an important component of each individual's gaming experience, so I've decided to make this review spoiler-free. I will not be discussing the many locations players will travel to in Modern Warfare 2, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the read. I recently replayed Call ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Nov. 12, 2009

Since When Did Warfare Become Fun? (X360)

About a year ago, I played Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the first time and didn't think it was anything special. Don't get me wrong, I felt that the game mechanics were solid and recognized that Infinity Ward meticulously designed Modern Warfare's world, but I just never felt ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Nov. 10, 2009

Do Realistic Firefights and Visuals Make For A Great Game? (PS3)

If you're a fan of first-person shooters, there's a good chance that you have a Halo-playing Xbox 360 or a computer with a beefy one-thousand dollar graphics card. By the rare chance that you don't own either, it's likely that you spend your time gripping your Wii Zapper gangsta-style while ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Nov. 9, 2009

Final Fantasy 12's Vaan Reviews Dissidia: Final Fantasy (PSP)

Hi everyone! I'm Captain Basch! Just kidding. I actually got tired of that gig awhile ago. Still, I make sure to show off my sexy, hairless chest to the ladies at every opportunity. But now, I mostly spend my time imitating my girlfriend Penelo, and that hot piece of ass ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Nov. 9, 2009

Sometimes, Heroes Just Don't Have Enough Time (PSP)

In honor of one of the most unique RPGs the PSP (or any console) has seen in quite some time, I'd like to write a review in half a minute. Actually, scratch that. A thirty second review would be too brief to be of use to anyone, so instead, ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 20, 2009

I Don't Usually Roll With Thieves, But Exceptions Can Be Made (PS3)

With all the hype riding behind Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, most PlayStation 3 owners are likely already familiar with Nathan Drake's latest treasure hunting expedition, and for good reason. The first Uncharted was a brilliant Indiana Jones-esque action-adventure, so it would be reasonable to expect the same from its ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 19, 2009

One Fifteen Dollar Game, Psychologist Not Included (XBLM)

Over the years, I've come to realize that video games aren't that unusual. Yeah, we're controlling the lives of characters molded by artists and programmers, but rarely do these titles mess with our minds. Occasionally, a title will arise that breaks that trend (Silicon Knights' Eternal Darkness immediately comes ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 14, 2009

Living Life On The Edge (X360)

Let's be honest here: most gamers don't live life on the edge. Sure, a few of us may bust out 900s on a skateboard, rock climb sheer cliffs, or attempt to surf tsunamis, but most of us would rather perform those dangerous activities with our controllers. Still, we occasionally ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 14, 2009

This Game Shouldn't Be Left Uncharted (PS3)

Are you a fan of virtual jungle expeditions, but don't like leaving your cushy leather couch? Do you cosplay as the whip crackin' Indiana Jones? Did you enjoy ogling Lara Croft's enormous breasts in Tomb Raider? If you said yes to at least two of the above, there's a ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 14, 2009

This Persona Needs To Hit The Books (PSP)

If you've been following Japanese role-playing games over the past few years, it's likely that you've heard of a series called, Shin Megami Tensei. This series of games unabashedly caters to hardcore RPG fans who lap up each serving that comes their way. Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei series is ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 6, 2009

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Peggle In 300 Words (XBLM)

It's not often that I enjoy a "casual" game. Call me snobbish, but I usually like my games to contain plenty of depth. Still, I'll occasionally make an exception. Wii Sports Resort managed to impress me with its gameplay variety, and most recently, Peggle grabbed my attention with its ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Oct. 6, 2009

A Devilishly Difficult Two-Wheeled Ride (XBLM)

Forget the training wheels. Want a real man's motorcycle game? You've got it. Trials HD is one of the hardest motorcycle games you'll ever play. Like the classic Excitebike, you'll spend your time in two dimensions, maneuvering your motorcycle through a variety of obstacles. There ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 27, 2009

This Generation Spanning Quest Is One of Dragon Quest's Best (DS)

It's time to review another entry in the series that drives Japanese gamers wild. No, I'm not talking about Monster Hunter, or that series of games where you collect monsters in a ball. I'm talking about the legendary series of games that causes top-notch students to cut class--the one ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 27, 2009

This Dragoon May Be On Rails, But It Has Heart (SAT)

On May 11, 1995, the world should have momentarily halted, due to the North American release of the Sega Saturn and one of its best launch titles: Panzer Dragoon. But it didn't. If Sega hadn't broken so many hearts with console add-ons and screwed over third party developers with ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 27, 2009

Can Bungie's Flagship Shooter Survive Without Its Chief? (X360)

This review is divided into parts for the purpose of preserving those precious eyes you intend to use during your twenty-four hour gaming binges. You can choose whether to learn about my thoughts on the flavorful series that is Halo, ODST's vanilla campaign, its fruity multiplayer concoction, or all ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 23, 2009

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ActRaiser: For The God In You (SNES)

Until about a year ago, I believed that I had played all the great titles the Super NES had to offer (excluding Japan-only titles like Ys V). Once I played obscure titles like Terranigma and Cybernator, that idea was turned on its head. I don't usually like being wrong, but ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 21, 2009

Finally, An RPG That Is Truly For Everyone (Mario & Luigi: Bowser (DS)

Let's Begin With A History Lesson People who played video games during the 16-bit era may remember a title that resulted from an all-star collaboration between two powerhouse developers: Square and Nintendo. This title, known as Mario RPG, was loved by many due to the action and humor it ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 18, 2009

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The Super Nintendo's Best Kept Secret (SNES)

The RPG is now a diverse genre spread across multiple platforms with its own sets of sub-genres, but believe it or not, there was a time when RPGs were relatively unknown. There were a few series of RPGs that had managed to gain some recognition in the West by ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 15, 2009

Square, I Am No Longer Bitter (SNES)

Towards the end of the Super NES' lifespan, I played a groundbreaking title that remains as one of my favorite games to this day. This title, known as Secret of Mana, is still considered the pinnacle of the Action-RPG genre by many. Even Square's own successors failed ...

Reviewed by bshirk on Sept. 13, 2009