Game Reviews

Battle of the Bands Wii Review

When THQ announced Battle of the Bands, the first thing that came to mind was a Wii-exclusive "me too" band game a la Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Yeah, yeah, it would use the Wii Remote rather than a peripheral…  Read More
3.8
out of 5

Wii Fit and Nintendo Wii Balance Board Review

For decades, videogames have been lambasted by mothers who blame stationary "thumb aerobics" for turning their children into pudgy lethargic couch potatoes. Kids who "gamed" were unjustly classified non-athletic while mothers who dare not get caught spying a videogame enjoyed…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue PS3 Review

Sony knows when it's got a good thing going, and so do most of its fans. The Gran Turismo series, for example, has a rabid following due to its graphical excellence and top-notch simulation gameplay, and Sony's own PlayStation team…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

Dark Sector Xbox 360, PS3 Review

It's a shame a modern videogame based on Krull has never seen the light of day. The campy 80s fantasy flick has a myriad of game-worthy elements like horses that run with fire under their feet, a Cyclops with attitude,…  Read More
3.7
out of 5

Mario Kart Wii Review

There's an unmistakable adrenaline rush when firing up a new Mario Kart game for the first time, fueled by a nostalgic return to a gaming phenomenon running 15 years strong. There's also the anticipation of wondrous new features that elevate…  Read More
4.3
out of 5

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Review (Wii)

The Gamecube gave us some truly spectacular Nintendo titles, although it didn't exactly give us the same from third parties. So, odds are high that if you owned a Gamecube, knew someone who owned one or came within 100 feet…  Read More
4.5
out of 5

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