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  • Since 1996 (in Japan, 1998 in North America) GameFreak has managed to overtake the video game market with their portable Pokemon games again-and-again. This youth-friendly RPG series has never been one for innovation, but despite this, continue to sell millions...

    Review: Pokemon Black/White

    Posted on May 6, 2011 | No Comments
    Since 1996 (in Japan, 1998 in North America) GameFreak has managed to overtake the video game market with their portable Pokemon games again-and-again. This youth-friendly RPG series has never been one for innovation, but despite this, continue to sell millions...

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  • Our favorite blue hedgehog hasn’t had the easiest transition from 2D to 3D. While Mario was blowing the minds of children across America in 1997 when he moved from 2D to 3D, Sonic’s transition has nearly killed his franchise. One...

    Review: Sonic Colors

    Posted on December 19, 2010 | No Comments
    Our favorite blue hedgehog hasn’t had the easiest transition from 2D to 3D. While Mario was blowing the minds of children across America in 1997 when he moved from 2D to 3D, Sonic’s transition has nearly killed his franchise. One...

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  • I think it’s safe to say that every gamer has played at least one variation of Tetris in their lifetime. One thing that plagues Tetris games is that it’s hard for such a simple game to bring new aspects to...

    Review: Tetris Party Live

    Posted on December 5, 2010 | No Comments
    I think it’s safe to say that every gamer has played at least one variation of Tetris in their lifetime. One thing that plagues Tetris games is that it’s hard for such a simple game to bring new aspects to...

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  • Capcom has produced some high profile next-gen failures but you can always count on them for their superior internally developed 8-bit games. Mega Man 10 is the second retro game that Capcom has decided to continue the “Classic” Mega Man...

    Review: Mega Man 10

    Posted on November 21, 2010 | No Comments
    Capcom has produced some high profile next-gen failures but you can always count on them for their superior internally developed 8-bit games. Mega Man 10 is the second retro game that Capcom has decided to continue the “Classic” Mega Man...

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  • Back in 2007, IO Interactive released a new third person shooter IP to the market titled Kane & Lynch. Despite Kane & Lynch: Dead Men — the series first game — having much build up to its release, it ended...

    Review: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

    Posted on August 26, 2010 | No Comments
    Back in 2007, IO Interactive released a new third person shooter IP to the market titled Kane & Lynch. Despite Kane & Lynch: Dead Men — the series first game — having much build up to its release, it ended...

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  • Back in 1997, Tecmo unleashed a “virtual monster simulator” to the world. Being on the PS1 allowed for Tecmo to take advantage of the PS1′s ability to play CDs. Any readable CD you could stick in the PS1, could be...

    Review: Monster Rancher DS

    Posted on August 11, 2010 | No Comments
    Back in 1997, Tecmo unleashed a “virtual monster simulator” to the world. Being on the PS1 allowed for Tecmo to take advantage of the PS1′s ability to play CDs. Any readable CD you could stick in the PS1, could be...

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  • It all started with the Gameboy, and a little Russian game that could. After selling nearly 33 million on the portable system alone, everyone across America in the early ’90s was fitting tetrominoes together. Over the years, Tetris has made...

    Review: Tetris Party Deluxe DS

    Posted on June 18, 2010 | No Comments
    It all started with the Gameboy, and a little Russian game that could. After selling nearly 33 million on the portable system alone, everyone across America in the early ’90s was fitting tetrominoes together. Over the years, Tetris has made...

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  • What do you get when you combine the mascot for a Japanese mobile phone company and a platform puzzle game for the DS? The incredibly fun, and unique game by the name of Boing! Docomodake DS. The adorable little mushroom...

    Review: Docomodake Boing!

    Posted on June 3, 2010 | No Comments
    What do you get when you combine the mascot for a Japanese mobile phone company and a platform puzzle game for the DS? The incredibly fun, and unique game by the name of Boing! Docomodake DS. The adorable little mushroom...

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  • Wait, Bowser’s Inside Story? Yes, that’s right, a Mario game that actually features Bowser as the main character. You will still play as Mario and Luigi during parts, but instead of stealing Princess Toadstool, Bowser will be stealing the show....

    Review: Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story

    Posted on April 18, 2010 | No Comments
    Wait, Bowser’s Inside Story? Yes, that’s right, a Mario game that actually features Bowser as the main character. You will still play as Mario and Luigi during parts, but instead of stealing Princess Toadstool, Bowser will be stealing the show....

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