Archive for the ‘Xbox 360 Reviews’

  • Forza Motorsport 3 Review
    Forza Motorsport 3 is the latest title in the Forza series and it definitely looks like the third time is the charm. Forza 3 is a tremendous racing title. Turn 10 Studios has done an amazing job this time around and there is very little that one can complain about. All of the car models look really nice and all of the cars are available to race right from the beginning....
    by Brandon Hofer at November 9th, 2009 at 05:11 pm
  • CSI Deadly Intent Review
    CSI Deadly Intent is the latest CSI title to be released and is part of CBS’s new push to have their most popular shows become games. CSI Deadly Intent is set in Las Vegas and you join the cast of characters from the show to help solve five different cases. As you progress through each case you will come across the cast of characters and get a chance to help them...
    by Brandon Hofer at November 8th, 2009 at 01:11 pm
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    Gaming for the Adrenalin Junkie
    Experience the rush of reaching a final table at a major poker tournament, where the prize money reaches 6 figures and you need nerves of steel to keep your cool. Certainly not for the faint-hearted when your own money is at stake.  Poker games for all kinds of players from experienced pros to beginners starting out on a new adventure.
  • Sam & Max Beyond Time And Space - Review
    Sam and Max Beyond Time and Space is the latest of the series to hit XBox Live Arcade and while it improves on some aspects over its predecessors there are also some problems that remain. This title features five episodes for you to play through sending you to various locales such as the North Pole, Easter Island and many more. The sense of humor is one of the things that...
    by Brandon Hofer at November 7th, 2009 at 03:11 pm
  • DJ Hero Review
    When I initially heard about DJ Hero I was excited because it sounded like it could be a great game if it was done right. Fortuntely, it was done right and Activision has given us a great new game that is a breath of fresh air in the music and rhythm genre. DJ Hero is a celebration of DJ culture and all of the “battles” that take place in clubs worldwide....
    by Brandon Hofer at November 3rd, 2009 at 09:11 pm
  • Fairytale Fights Review
    Fairytale Fights is a mixed bag. It has a unique premise and some potential, however, that potential is simply unrealized. There are many reasons for this, from some bad camera work, to the repetitive, mindless combat to the control scheme. The basic premise of Fairytale Fights is that some of our fairy tale heros from years past have been forgotten and they are no longer...
    by Brandon Hofer at October 30th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
  • Smackdown vs Raw 2010 Review
    When you have a popular annual series and you have been doing it for a while it is very easy to become complacent. Fortunately this hasn’t happend to THQ and this year’s version of Smackdown vs Raw is one of the best versions in a long time. In addition to tweaking what was already in the game to make it better, THQ added a bunch of new stuff this year to...
    by Brandon Hofer at October 27th, 2009 at 02:10 pm
  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers Review
    Bakugan Battle Brawlers is the latest franchise to jump from the card game to the the video game medium. In this game you battle with an opponent to try and acquire “gate cards.” The first person to get three “gate cards” wins the fight. The way that you fight is that, first of all, you have to pick a “gate card” to use. After that you...
    by Brandon Hofer at October 23rd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
  • Cars Race-O-Rama Review
    Cars Race O Rama is the third Cars title in this popular series. You assume the role of Lightning McQueen as you race around various environments trying to complete various quests. There are standard races, point to point races, monster truck races, mini car races and more. You also have events where you need to find a certain number of a specific item within a time limit....
    by Brandon Hofer at October 22nd, 2009 at 03:10 pm
  • Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising Review
    Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising is set in the future where you are helping Russia take on China. As you go through the campaign you will experience two different perspectives, one as a fire team leader of a Special Forces team or a traditional Marine team. Some of the missions range from taking out China’s early warning defenses to securing a beach head to rescuing...
    by Brandon Hofer at October 18th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
  • Brutal Legend Review
    Brutal Legend is an interesting title and, for some, is one of the more anticipated titles of the year. It is made by Double Fine Productions and Tim Schafer who is definitely not a stranger to gamers. In Brutal Legend you assume the role of a roadie named Eddie Riggs. While working at a concert some events transpire that cause you to bleed. As blood runs down your body...
    by Brandon Hofer at October 13th, 2009 at 12:10 pm