Archive for December 1st, 2008
Prince of Persia Preview
The Prince is reborn. Ubisoft Montreal breaks the mold, and GamePro has all the details on the new Prince of Persia.
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
When Square Enix re-releases RPG games, they often tread a fine line between creating thoughtful remakes or hatred-inspiring rehashes. I’m happy to report that Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, a PS2 port of a GBA game, falls in the former category-it’s a worthy addition to the much beloved franchise as well as a compelling choice for diehard fans as it sheds some much needed light on events from past entries in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Series noobs, however, might find themselves a little lost in the intricate plot that Kingdom Hearts has spawned thus far.
THE BOTTOM LINE: For people new to this title, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories takes place during the timeskip between Kingdom Hearts and KHII. More importantly, the story sheds some light on the origins of Namine, Organization XIII, and why the heck Sora, Donald, and Goofy were encased inside of weird bubble capsules prior to the events of Kingdom Hearts II. If you only played the PlayStation 2 KH titles, KH Re:COM ties everything together in one nice big (if slightly convoluted) package.
GameGirl names the top 7 games to play with your family
With the holidays in full effect, these are the best games to play in large numbers, says Game Girl.
Video games receive high marks in annual report card
A controversial media watch group has released its 13th annual report on the state of the video games industry, handing out three As, a single B+, and one nebulous “I” for “Incomplete.”
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
An enormous fan of the past installments in the Persona franchise, I’ll be the first to admit that I was a tad skeptical when I heard that Persona 4 was dropping as soon as the end of 2008. Wrapping up my fourth run-through of Persona 3: FES, I was starting to feel like there wasn’t anything else the series could throw at me that I hadn’t seen before - and certainly not in such a short time span With the announcement that P4 would also be releasing on the Playstation 2, I couldn’t help but worry; would this just be Persona 3 with a fresh coat of paint and a new cast of cookie-cutter characters? I’m happy to report that while Persona 4 does hold quite a few similarities to its predecessor, it proves itself as a brand new experience from the ground up with unprecedented levels of innovation, character, and outright charisma. Persona 4 may very well prove to be the shot in the arm that the RPG genre is in such dire need of.
THE BOTTOM LINE: An expansive and engaging experience, Persona 4 is quirky, original, and innovative enough to set it apart from an army of mediocre RPGs. With an amazing cast of characters and fantastical game world, P4 is an experience any role playing aficionado shouldn’t miss!
GamePro Goes Avatar Crazy!
You’ve read their words, watched their videos, now look at the GamePro staff in all its Avatar glory!
Left 4 Dead: 19 Ways to Survive Zombie Hell
GamePro unearths nearly twenty tips to staying alive (or undead) in the zombie-shooter, Left 4 Dead!
Quieter, Cooler Xbox 360s Spotted with ‘Jasper’ Chips
So long red ring of death? That’s what some are asking now that slightly (and stealthily) revised Xbox 360s are finally trickling into the market. New on the inside, anyway, though without so much as a twinge of marketing pomp or circumstance.
Monster Lab - DS
“It’s alive… Alive!” Dr. Frankenstein’s famous quote has never been more prevalant in a title than Monster Lab, a
new role-playing title that puts you in the shoes of a like-minded mad scientist looking to create life. Much like Frankenstein himself, Eidos’ Monster Lab allows you to construct various forms of monstrous life through a combination of limbs, parts, and special attributes. With so many options, what will you end up creating?
THE BOTTOM LINE: A charming detour, Monster Lab is a fantastically tongue-in-cheek adventure that has just enough charm in its gameplay to overshadow some lackluster controls.
Top 7 Video Games to Play with Your Family
With the holidays in full effect, these are the best games to play in large numbers, says Game Girl.
Fallout 3 DLC Available Q1 2009
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Professor Layton Movie On-Track for 2010 Release
Fans of the clever DS puzzle game are in luck.
Prince of Persia
The Prince is reborn. Ubisoft Montreal breaks the mold, and GamePro has all the details on the new Prince of Persia.
