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Sine Mora, a Steam Punk Shmup Exclusive to XBLA

Being co-developed by Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. and Digital Reality, Sine Mora is a shmup that is said to change the genre. A treat for casual and hardcore gamers alike with it’s scaling difficulty. Containing over 60 combinations of planes, characters and devices need for time manipulation. Time manipulation is key in Sine More although no details on how it’s used in the game have come out. Sine Mora is set within breathtaking levels backed by a beautifully...

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7Jurassic Park – Not All Mutations Are Good for A Species

Jurassic Park is a really great adventure of a game, if it may not be the best adventure game. Telltale has taken some interesting step in the genre with this game. Some of the steps, like single area puzzles, are a great addition. Some of the other steps, like quick time events, may not have been the best idea. If you are willing to look past Jurassic Park’s flaws it is quite an enjoyable game. The gameplay is very different to say the least. All the puzzles are in...

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7Voltron : Defender of the Universe – Can Voltron Save You?

Voltron is finally getting it’s moment to save the universe on this generations consoles via XBLA and PSN. Will the Voltron Force be able to stop Zarkon? Can the evil be purged from the PSN and XBLA universes? Well, let’s just see…. As  Voltron starts up, you’ll get a hit of nostalgia as the iconic theme starts. Cut scenes from the cartoon begin to fill your screen and endorphins fill your head. The story is guided by some of the original cartoon...

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Choplifter – Now with Zombies

I wonder how many of you played Choplifter on the Sega Master System? Not many? Well, don’t sweat it because Choplifter is coming back in HD. The basis of Choplifter was get behind enemy lines and rescue as many surviving POW’s as possible and it still is, for the most part. In Choplifter HD, you’ll take control of one of three choppers and head out to rescue survivors. You’ll need to be conscious of enemies, your ammo, fuel and of course trying not...

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4Zombie Apocalypse 2: Never Die Alone – More Like Never Fail Alone

“LOL! You guys, these zombies make me LMFAO!” says the nerd as he fires off his submachine gun. The old man fires off his last shotgun shell as he pulls out his tennis ball-walker and smashes a zombie in the face with it. “Ay yo my man lemme lay down some of those friggy fresh lines! Wikky wikky!” says the rap star. This sounds like a bad comedy, doesn’t it? Nope, this is Konami’s Zombie Apocalypse 2: Never Die Alone. If video games have taught us anything about...

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5.5War of the Worlds – It’s Almost Impossible to Survive the End of the World

If the Earth is ever invaded by aliens from Mars I sure hope I can move better than Arthur. That’s one of the many thoughts I’m left with after playing War of the Worlds, that and frustration. The beautiful destruction of the world, begins with you playing as Arthur. You’re riding a train heading into London for a wonderful family visit. When destruction rains from the sky in the background of the scene. Your train derails and you’re left with the...