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SSX Tricky Review (PS2) |
January 24, 2002 |
Bigger and better. That pretty much sums up SSX Tricky, the sequel to last year's super
hit fantasy snowboarding game. Characters are a bit better rounded out, and the graphics
are a bit prettier, but basically Tricky stays close to its roots, just expanding on those
roots to offer a whole lot of new gametime for the fans. Click here. |
Frequency Review (PS2) |
Sony has scored a hit with their
latest innovation -- Frequency. This
is a music game that puts you in the creator's role. While it won't appeal to everyone, it
is sure to build a strong cult following. Who knows? With Sony's plans to make Frequency a
flagship online playable title, it could be the next big thing. Click here. |
The Fast and The Furious Review (DVD) |
It's not going to change your world,
but it might make a Saturday night go faster. Odds are you won't be a huge The Fast and The Furious
fan unless your Nissan is dropped and modded beyond recognition. This is strictly stock
Hollywood action fare. Rent
cautiously. |
Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction Review (PS1) |
Oh no! The Powerpuff
Girls have been stuck in a horrible videogame and it's your job to... No, wait, let me
correct myself. The Powerpuff
Girls: Chemical X-Traction is a horrible game and you should just stay away.
Maybe Mojo Jojo will blow it up. Click here. |
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WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It! Review (PS2) |
January 22, 2002 |
THQ brings their
highly successful wrestling franchise to the next generation with WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It! for PS2.
The new graphics are pretty as hell, and the create-a-wrestler is thoroughly badass, but
it just doesn't have that je ne sais quoi we were looking for. Check it out here. |
Myth III: The Wolf Age Review (PC) |
Amazing visual effects and
a great storyline peppered with fun missions make Myth
III: The Wolf Age a worthy successor to the series. Battles are waged on a whole new
scale, and everything just fits together perfectly, although there are some control issues
to annoy you. Click here. |
Prehistorik Man Review (GBA) |
Titus brings us
some great GBA titles, and Prehistorik
Man is the first to make its ways to the pages of GF! This action-adventure platformer
will have you carrying out a wide range of tasks in compelling gameplay. It's so much fun
you'll almost forget about the crummy save system. Click here. |
Planet Monsters Review (GBA) |
Kind of like
Bomberman would be the best way to describe this one. Planet Monsters offers up some
incredibly cute, as well as addictive and strategic, gameplay that is sure to attract
gamers of all ages. You might check it out skeptically, but if puzzlers are your thing,
you don't want to miss it. Click. |
Consoles as Communal Entertainment (Guest
Editorial) |
One of our
good friends from across the pond, David Hancock, wrote a delightful guest editorial for
us called Consoles as Communal
Entertainment. Inspired by the same kind of game-bashing in the British papers as we
get in the US, David takes on the notion of gamers as isolated timebombs sitting in their
parents' basements. Oh, and we take no responsibility for his "English" style of
English. Click. |
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Metal Gear Solid 2 Review (PS2) |
January 17, 2002 |
Sure, it's been out for
awhile, but better late than never has always been our motto. Metal Gear Solid 2 is everything it was cracked up
to be. Copies have just been flying off the shelves, so if you haven't gotten informed
yet, do it here. Get the whole twisted story. Click. |
Dragon Warrior VII Review (PSX) |
Enix brings possibly the
most popular RPG series in Japan to the US, and Dragon
Warrior VII has a lot going for it. A huge game, it incorporates tons of story,
sidequests, and mini-games. But those graphics will make you think you're playing it on
Genesis. Click. |
American Pie 2 Review (DVD) |
It's
finally available on DVD, so we can all quit wringing our hands worrying about when we
will have to chance to watch American Pie 2
whenever we want. Oh, wait a minute, we weren't really that excited about it because AP2
is a horrible film. Let me explain. |
Farscape Review (DVD) |
From the bowels of Jim Henson's legacy creature shop comes
what might be the coolest sci-fi series since ST:TNG. Farscape offers up a great story and nice
visuals without becoming a parody of itself, which is more than a challenge. And the new
DVD releases of the series are perfect for the fans. Click here. |
Neon Genesis Evangelion vols. 0:1 & 0:2
Review (DVD) |
ADV
Films brings the ultra popular series Neon
Genesis Evangelion to DVD. While the story of Shinji, the reluctant Eva pilot, and the
troubled Earth around him is pretty dang slow in parts, the pretty animation and great
giant mecha scenes keep it moving. It's not for everyone, but those who love it want this DVD. |
Generator Gawl vols. One & Two Review (DVD) |
Coming
in just under our radar, Generator
Gawl has shocked and amazed all of us. Its a phenomenally good series that combines
action, drama and a healthy dose of humor to break the mold of the standard "we've
got to save the world" story. Anime fans of all kinds will love this series. Check it out here. |
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Pikmin Review (GC) |
January 15, 2002 |
Nintendo's latest
brainchild is a cute little game called Pikmin.
Combining elements of action, strategy, adventure, and puzzle games, this is a breath of
fresh air on the console. It's just the right amount innovative and plenty cute. Click here. |
NBA Live 2002 Review (PS2) |
EA fails to score with it's
latest courtside offering, NBA Live 2002.
While the boards look as shiny as ever, and the knee braces and sneakers have never looked
so good, the gameplay is atrocious and the air looks completely hokey. Get the full story here. |
Azurik: Rise of Perathia Review (Xbox) |
Some of the
graphics are nice, and the world design isn't half bad, but Azurik: Rise of Perathia still manages to come
off as a thoroughly sub-par game. Fans of the fantasy genre will have to keep waiting for
an Xbox title to hit it. Click here for more. |
All-Star Baseball 2002 Review (GC) |
It sure looks sweet, but
the baseball franchise that ruled on the N64 is now simply the only game in town for the
GC. All-Star Baseball 2002 isn't bad, except
for that really crummy AI and some choppy animation. But GC-owning baseball fans don't
really have a choice yet. Click here. |
Getter Robo Armageddon, Vol. One Review (DVD) |
Based
on the classic 1970s anime series, which was based on the manga by Go Nagai, Getter Robo Armageddon, Vol. One seeks to
resurrect the Getter Robo series. Super cool retro big transforming robot fans only, all
others will probably be turned off by the nearly incomprehensible plot. Click. |
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Final Fantasy X Review (PS2) |
January 8, 2002 |
Square brings us the
long-awaited next installment in the Final Fantasy series, and Final Fantasy X does a whole lot of things right.
With an entirely new combat and skill development system, FFX manages to maintain the
classic feel and incorporate some innovation. Click
here for the review. |
Half-Life Review (PS2) |
1998's classic
FPS, Half-Life, has made its way to
the PS2. After much hype and anticipation, the finished product just isn't what we were
looking for. The story is still great, but the gameplay and technical execution is just
dated. And don't even bother with those multiplayer modes. Click. |
4x4 Evo 2 Review (Xbox) |
Take Two brings
their off-road PC hit to the Xbox, and it looks very sweet. Lots of detail and real
vehicles make 4x4 Evo 2 an off-roading
fiend's dream, provided that off-roading fiend loves fairly straightforward racing and
isn't too hung up on driving Fords. Click. |
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Max Payne Review (Xbox) |
January 5, 2002 |
The folks at
Rockstar have brought one of the most popular PC games of the summer to the Xbox. Max Payne is a cinematic third person
shooter that sports a slew of cool effects and is a helluva lot of fun. Blaze through
loads of ammo as you make like Chow Yun-Fat. Click
here for the scoop. |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Review (PS2) |
Interplay brings their
fave PC RPG series to the PS2, and it's a whole new thing. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is a beautiful and really
enjoyable RPG, plus it supports two player cooperative gaming. All the glory is checked,
however, by the brevity. Click here. |
Gun Smith Cats: Bulletproof Review (DVD) |
Continuing
our DVD coverage, check out the DVD release of an anime classic. Gun Smith Cats: Bulletproof
offers a trilogy of episodes based on the very popular manga series. In addition, a newly
buffed up making-of documentary gives you an inside look. Otaku and casual anime fans
alike should enjoy this one. Click. |
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