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Gamecube Coverage Continues |
November 22, 2001 |
 We've told you what we think of the
Xbox, and we've given you a checklist for purchasing one. The same goes for the PS2,
although that launch already seems ages ago. Now we've got the scoop on the Gamecube. Get
our take on the system in Jeremy's Nintendo
Gamecube: The Little System That Could. And if you're buying a GC for somebody else
this season (parents, I'm looking at you), make sure you get the scoop on what you need in
our Gamecube Checklist. It's not all in
the box. Happy Thanksgiving, America. |
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Commandos 2: Men of Courage Review (PC) |
November 20, 2001 |
 The long awaited
sequel to 1998's cult hit, Commandos 2:
Men of Courage delivers about what you would expect -- beautiful visuals, deep,
complex gameplay, and an insanely high difficulty factor. Load 'em up and move 'em out for
this one. Click here. |
| Dexter's Laboratory: Deesaster Strikes Review
(GBA) |
 Dee Dee is at it again, and this time there are lots of her. Bam!
takes the franchise in the right direction with Dexter's Laboratory: Deesaster Strikes.
With actually decent puzzles and Dexter's trademark humor, this is a GBA hit. Click heeeeeere. |
| MadCatz 900Mhz Wireless RF Controller Review
(PS2) |
 MadCatz
offers up a wireless controller that might just be the solution to that ratty mess in
front of your entertainment system. The MadCatz
900Mhz Wireless RF Controller uses radio frequency to avoid line-of-sight problems,
and comes with a handy charging unit to avoid massive battery bills. Click. |
| Five Chances to Win! |
 We
introduced our Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Sweepstakes a few weeks ago, and the response has been great. However, we just found
out that we can expect FIVE PRIZE PACKAGES, meaning that FIVE lucky GF! readers will win
all kinds of great stuff. We were so excited we had to let you know. Now click here to enter. |
| Doctor Zhivago Review (DVD) |
 All the other
sites, from Gamerankings.com to Cheat Code Central, are covering DVDs, so we thought we'd
get our piece of the action. Since two of the three console videogame systems double as
DVD players, we think it makes sense. So you can expect us to cover movies with the same
insightful criticism we use on the games, and if that doesn't work we'll whip out some
kung-fu. So let's start with a classic film newly released on DVD, David Lean's Doctor Zhivago. It gives me chills just thinking about it. |
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HALO Review (Xbox) |
November 18, 2001 |
 The Xbox launch has
been dominated by a long-anticipated first person shooter: HALO is just about everything you could have ever
hoped for. With stellar AI, amazing graphics, excellent gameplay, and a great story, it's
just about there. Unfortunately, we're not willing to call this one finished. Find out why here. |
| Monopolies, Megacorporations and Myopia |
 With
all the discussion and debate about console systems going on these days, we hear a lot of
opinions. As a result, we often form our own opinions, although at GF! there is rarely
consensus among us, except that games come first. So in the spirit of lively debate, I
offer you Monopolies, Megacorporations
and Myopia, addressing one of the frustrating arguments I hear way too often: Xbox =
Bill Gates. Click. |
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Xbox Vs. PS2 Redux |
November 15, 2001 |
 Over
a year ago we posted the original Xbox Vs. PS2 editorial, and it's been incredibly
popular. However, it's also very out of date, so we've updated with a whole new editorial,
Xbox Vs. PS2 Redux. You can check it
out here. And if your mind is already
made up, you'll need to know what to get when you pick up your Xbox. To help out, we've
got a brief Xbox Checklist that
should help out. |
| ICO Review (PS2) |
 Possibly the most beautiful
game yet for PS2 is ICO, the strange story of a
little boy with horns growing out of his head. Normally, that would be cool, except in his
culture they sacrifice little boys with horns growing out of their heads. Click here for the whole review. |
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Devil May Cry Review (PS2) |
November 13, 2001 |
 We've had a great time
slashing, shooting, and dispatching of all kinds of demons and baddies in Devil May Cry, Capcom's latest survival horror
masterpiece. With beautiful graphics and some really cool gameplay elements, this is one
title you need to check out. Checkit. |
| Notes Scribbled in the Dark While Playing HALO |
 See that marine?
That's me, and I'm blowing away one of those little Covenent suckaz. I stayed up way too
late last night playing HALO, so do me a favor and read my Notes Scribbled in the Dark While Playing HALO.
Thanks. More coverage is on it's way soon. |
| Xbox Launches This Thursday |
| It's
finally time for the videogame console wars to begin. The Xbox launches this Thursday,
November 15, and we're right on top of it. Check GF! for reviews and recommendations. In
the meantime, check out our Xbox Roundup,
featuring all the news you need. Click. |
| GameCube Launches Sunday?!? |
 In a highly
unorthodox move, Nintendo's GameCube
will launch on November 18 -- a Sunday. We aren't sure why Big N picked a Sunday, but we
are sure we can't wait to log some serious playtime on a brand new GameCube. With some amazing titles,
phenomenal graphics, and the cutest little discs you ever saw, it's going to be a hit. Get all the details here. |
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Yuri's Revenge Review (PC) |
November 8, 2001 |
 EA
brings us an expansion pack for Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2. Yuri's Revenge adds a whole new set of missions focusing
on the rascal, Yuri, and his badass new soldiers. Once again, it's up to you to command
and conquer. Click here for the full story. |
| FPS on PS2 Previews (PS2) |
 This fall will
see a whole bunch of FPS titles come to the PS2. Some are original, some are ports, some
look great, and some stank. Get the whole scoop in Jeremy's roundup, FPS on PS2: A Look at Things to Come. He
covers Aliens, Deus Ex, Half-Life, Project Eden, and more. |
| Spiderman Review (PC) |
 This isn't the
first time our Spidey senses have tingled this year. Activision and Neversoft bring their
comic-based hit, Spiderman, to the PC.
It's still a bit easy and short, but that doesn't matter to all you true believers out
there. Click here for the scoop on your
friendly neighborhood web-slinger. |
| Waverace Blue Storm Preview (GC) |
 Waverace
was a cult hit on the N64, but never saw a sequel. Nintendo rectifies the situation with Waverace Blue Storm for GameCube. Fans
of jet powered watersports will get a jolt from this latest title, which sure looks pretty
if nothing else. Click, click. |
| Monopoly Tycoon Review (PC) |
 This ain't yer daddy's Monopoly game. Monopoly Tycoon mixes the
classic boardgame with Sim City styled play. It's a great combo, opening up new
possibilities for multiplayer and adding depth that makes you actually want to play
Monopoly on your PC. Click here.
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