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Braid Review
- XBLM
- PS3N
Braid asks that you forget everything you know about time.
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Scribblenauts Review
- DS
In spite of its wonderfully unique concept, Scribblenauts struggles to fulfill its potential.
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DiRT 2 Review
- X360
- PS3
Improvements on the original in every area make Dirt 2 the one to beat when it comes to off-road racing.
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Trials HD Review
Physics and sadism combine to great effect in this motocross action game on Xbox Live Arcade.
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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection Review
- X360
Eagle-eyes will notice a few rough spots, but there's enough good, solid virtual pinball here to keep players satisfied.
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Muramasa: The Demon Blade Review
- WII
Vanillaware's lush and layered visuals and the game's razor-sharp combat elevate Muramasa well beyond your average brawler.
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Dead Space Extraction Review
- WII
Extraction gets a lot of mileage out of the Dead Space setting, with a decent light-gun campaign that's worth playing through... once.
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Zombie Apocalypse Review
- XBLM
- PS3N
Zombie Apocalypse brings dual-joystick shooting and zombies together in a really unimaginative way.
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Katamari Forever Review
- PS3
Katamari Forever doesn't change much about this quirky, long-running series, and you know what? That's totally OK.
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review
- PS3
Nathan Drake's latest outing is one of the most exciting and memorable action games in years, and one you need to play for yourself.
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SAW Review
- PS3
- X360
Saw captures the rusty, sadistic aesthetic of the films well enough, though like the series, the longer it goes on, the less interesting it is.
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Lucidity Review
- XBLM
With an excellent visual style and middling gameplay, Lucidity tries hard to be more than average.
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Brütal Legend Review
- PS3
- X360
The heavy metal fantasy world of Brutal Legend and the characters that populate it are far more well-realized and engaging than the ambitious-but-flawed gameplay.
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Forza Motorsport 3 Review
- X360
Whether you're on the track racing or off the track tuning and designing cars, Forza Motorsport 3 is incredible.
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South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play! Review
- XBLM
Almost in spite of itself, this is both a solid tower defense game and a good piece of fan service for South Park fans.
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Borderlands Review
- X360
- PS3
Borderlands' blend of first-person shooting and role-playing works because it puts the shooting first, resulting in a satisfying action game with enough depth and skill development to keep you hooked for 50 hours or more.
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A Boy and His Blob Review
- WII
A Boy and His Blob is a charming all-ages affair that one-ups the game it's based on in virtually every conceivable way.
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WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2010 Review
- PS3
- X360
The gameplay is pretty clunky, but everything else surrounding it makes WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2010 a really interesting package for wrestling fans.
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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Review
- PS3
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time manages to play to its strengths while adding enough to make this the best in the series.
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DJ Hero Review
- X360
- PS3
DJ Hero's gameplay is challenging and exciting with a feel all its own, making it a welcome addition to the world of peripheral-based rhythm games.
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Review
- DS
The third installment in the Mario brothers' handheld RPG series is the funniest and most engaging one yet.
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Dragon Age: Origins Review
- PC
- X360
- PS3
Even the most nostalgic Infinity Engine stalwarts will find a lot to love in this story-heavy RPG.
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Torchlight Review
- PC
Runic's Diablo-like debut drills straight down to the core of what makes a great dungeon-crawling loot grind.
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Grand Theft Auto IV Review (DLC)
- X360
Without strong characters or story to rely on, The Ballad of Gay Tony highlights the ways in which open-world games have been refined and improved since the original release of Grand Theft Auto IV.
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Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion Review
- PS3
- X360
Tekken 6 is a great fighting game, but it's bogged down by a lot of extraneous baggage.
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Band Hero Review
- X360
- PS3
It's Guitar Hero 5 with different graphics and a more diverse setlist. If you like these 65 songs, you should probably get Band Hero.
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Rabbids Go Home: A Comedy Adventure Review
- WII
The Rabbids get a fresh lease on life by abandoning the minigame format that they're known for in favor of a single-player experience that still capitalizes on both their oddball charm and the unique capacities of the Wii.
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Modern Warfare 2 Review
- X360
- PS3
To outsiders, the changes in Modern Warfare 2 might sound minor. But if you've played a significant amount of Call of Duty 4, they range from "neat idea" to "totally mindblowing."
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Review
Chinatown Wars doesn't attempt to fully duplicate the console GTA experience, and the end result is a much better game than what PSP owners have received in the past.
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LEGO Rock Band Review
- X360
LEGO Rock Band's charming premise crumbles under the weight of a scattered track list and a clumsy execution that doesn't do justice to either LEGOs or Rock Band.
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Review
- WII
While technically accurate, the "New" in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is surrounded by all of the classic 2D platforming mechanics from Mario's past, making it more of a nostalgic product than something truly new. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Left 4 Dead 2 Review
- PC
- X360
If more Left 4 Dead is what you're after, this sequel has it. A lot of it.
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Assassin's Creed II Review
- PS3
- X360
Assassin's Creed II elaborates on the good ideas of its sneak-and-stab forebear, making an experience that requires far fewer excuses to enjoy.
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Buzz! Quiz World Review
- PS3
Quiz World has some rough spots, but if you've got a group of trivia fiends in your home, Buzz! has your back.
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Tony Hawk: RIDE Review
- X360
- PS3
Tony Hawk: RIDE's shoddy hardware and ill-conceived software merge to form something completely abysmal.
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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Review
- WII
Darkside Chronicles is a fine fit for those enamored with the fiction of the Resident Evil series. It's competent enough as a guided shooter, even if it doesn't do much to improve on the hoary old format.
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God of War Collection Review
- PS3
Thanks to the high-res treatment and bloodily timeless gameplay, these PS2 action classics hold up better than you might think.
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Borderlands Review (DLC)
- X360
- PS3
It won't offer any additional opportunities to build your character, but if you're looking for new places to visit on Pandora, Zombie Island is a fun new twist for Borderlands.
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Rogue Warrior Review
- X360
- PS3
Rogue Warrior is probably the most foul-mouthed game of all time, but that's not enough to distract you from the poor shooting and sometimes-ugly visuals.
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The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Review
- DS
Spirit Tracks is filled with good moments that tweak the series' standards in interesting ways.
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