January 2008

Do you like driving really fast? Do you like crashing into just about everything? If you answered yes to any of these questions then Burnout Paradise is for you. The game offers a huge free roam city that players can look for shortcuts, compete in a number of race events, and of course crash into anything that moves, or doesn't move. Online is a blast too, simply because of how seamless the online component is integrated into the single player game. Just one press of a button and your in.

JSlug83

February 2008

Lost Odyssey is a very traditional Japanese RPG. Some people will most likely find it boring or just see a game that is behind in the times. But the game offers a great story with interesting characters and a very refined yet familiar combat system. If you every played a JRPG then you know the drill - explore towns - random fights - level up - dungeon followed by a boss - repeat. If this sounds boring to you then stay away, but if you know what your getting into or you have urge to try out a JRPG then this is great place to start.


JSlug83

March 2008

Super Smash Bros Brawl is a Nintendo fans dream. Nintendo has managed to put every Nintendo character in the game one way or another. There is tons of stuff to unlock like new characters, trophies, and stickers. You can build your own levels, download user created levels, save replays, and even take screenshots. There is a single player mode and even online play (when it works). Brawl is the complete package for Nintendo fans and if you have a Wii this should be a game in your collection.

Runner Up: Bully Scholarship Edition

JSlug83

April 2008

It’s been awhile since a game has held my attention for this long. GTA IV has one of the best videogame stories in recent times, and its mulitplayer is surprising good with about 16 types of modes to tryout. Liberty City is a great place to kill some time; there is a lot to do and you’ll defiantly want to try everything out. It’s still GTA, but when was that ever a bad thing. Speaking of Libetry City the city may not be as large as the city in San Andreas, but the detail that Rockstar went into for GTA IV is amazing. You will notice a lot of little things for example when it begins to rain people in the city will pull out umbrellas, or use suitcases to sheild themselves from the rain. These little things will make you feel like Libterty City is a more real place than other ciites in the GTA series. Wether you have a 360 or PS3 this game is a must have, or at least a must play.

JSlug83

June 2008

The final chapter for Solid Snake is the best in the series. The gameplay doesn't stray far from what you would expect from a Metal Gear game, but the refinements made to the controls are a welcome addition. Most notably for me the ability to control the camera and the over the shoulder, a la Gears of War, view when going into aiming mode. Besides the controls the cut scenes are amazing and the story for the Soild Snake saga is wrapped up nicely. If your new to the series I have to wonder how much you would get out of the games story since there are are many throw backs to the pervious games, and the cut scenes can run a little long. You may even feel like your watching an interactive movie rather than playing a game. If your fan of Metal Gear and have played the pervious games this is no doubt a game you should pick up.

JSlug83