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1. Game Review: Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond

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Author:Joshua Hyles

What concerns me most about Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is its price. There is no online muliplayer, only 8 levels, and you can blast through it without a need to stop in less than 2 and a half hours. You won’t feel like repeating the...

2. Game Review: Polar Panic

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Author:Philip

Polar Panic is an innovative game that delivers the thrills, but never truly passes the mark. While Story Mode is corny and can be skipped altogether, Survivor Mode is unfortunately a missed opportunity that could have made Polar Panic a shining...

3. Game Review: Defense Grid: The Awakening

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Author:Brandon Tabbert

Well worth the price of 800 Microsoft points, Defense Grid: The Awakening is one of the better arcade games of the year. Its scaling difficulty, impressive graphics and addictive gameplay make it a strongly recommended title by Loading Reality....

4. Game Review: Shadow Complex

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Author:Austin Ashby

While there are some problems I wish Chair had put a little more time into polishing up, it does not cover the fact that they developed a marvelous title which has the Summer of Arcade end on an excellent note. Any fans of the older Metroid games...

5. Game Review: TMNT Turtles In Time Reshelled

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Author:Austin Ashby

It is obvious that Turtles in Time should have simply been ported, and priced at 5 dollars like the first TMNT game. All the remake really provides is some mediocre graphical/audio “upgrades” while leaving everything else alone. In addition, I...

6. Game Review: The Secret of Monkey Island

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Author:Austin Ashby

I am a major fan of the Monkey Island franchise, so when I heard about this, I was excited from day one with high expectation. These expectations have been met by this excellent effort from LucasArts. This is a very faithful remake of the first...

7. Game Review: Peggle

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Author:Kyle (Monster)

Buy Peggle. Obviously download the trial version first, but you’ll end up enjoying it and wanting a little more plinko in your life. Also, with the possibility of an expansion of the current Peggle Nights expansion already released for the PC...

8. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

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Author:Aaron Marsh

I really am in love. Honestly, I feel very comfortable saying that this is the best $10 game that you will buy all year. And with the multiple modes, there's something for all Geometry Wars players this time around, not just the hardcore score...

9. Game Review: Schizoid

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Author:Ryan (U2)

This is one of those hidden gems on the Xbox LIVE Arcade that will never get respect among the big boys. But if co-op is your thing, then check it out and you will not be let down. XNA has a bright future on the Arcade and I can not wait for this...

10. Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3

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Author:Loading Reality

If you want a quick fix on a game you need to pick this one up. Or if you have a lot of friends over and want play something fast that doesn't require a lot of thought, you need to get this game. Don't get me wrong, I like the game and will be...

11. Game Review: Roogoo

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Author:Ryan (U2)

If you love puzzle games then Roogoo should be on your short list of new games to try out. It is unique right from the start and will put a smile on your face every time you play it. It's the perfect game to fire up for 5 minutes before you head to...

12. Game Review: Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

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Author:Brandon Tabbert

This is a game made by the guys at Penny Arcade for the fans of Penny Arcade, and it delivers amazingly. Game Details Loading Reality Scoring Format Xbox LIVE Arcade (all...

13. Game Review: Assault Heroes 2

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Author:Ryan (U2)

As I have stated many times above, if you enjoyed the first one buy this one without a second thought. If you are new to the series pick up AH1 and experience one of the best original games on the XBLA. Assault Heroes 2 is what we would call a safe...

14. Game Review: Bomberman Live

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Author:Aaron Marsh

This game is a must buy. It may very well be the best Live multiplayer game to ever be released thus far. All though it does not score points for originality, who can argue with a $10 price tag? Buy it you won't be sorry. Game Details ...