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For the WWE fanatic, WWE 2k14 is a no-brainer. You want to see Hulk Hogan in a modern day Royal Rumble match, defeated by Triple H hitting the Pedigree from nowhere. You want to see insane Hell in A Cell matches. You want tables, you want ladders, you want chairs...
Arkham Origins feels a lot like Arkham City retooled with a new story and the inclusion of a few new gadgets – but that doesn’t really make it any less fun to play. Sure, revisiting locations from past installments can occasionally suck the freshness out of things, and the control...
Black Flag takes you where no Assassin’s Creed game has before, and we’re not just talking about the fact that boats are involved. A true open-world treat that will provide completionists with dozens of hours of gameplay, ACIV is the real deal, not to mention a real shot in the...
FIFA 14 is a potentially superb game that needs a tweak or two to push it close to the heights of sporting greatness. Solid gameplay, so many ways of playing that you’ll probably be confused for days, and that all-important “just one more match” draw that will keep you playing...
NHL 14
NHL 14 is a very, very iterative update to a stellar franchise. While this review sounds somewhat negative, it has to be said that the game as a whole still represents relatively good value to fans of hockey. It’s the only show in town for console players, and that’s not...
Foul Play plays the parts of both comedy and tragedy equally well. Funny, slick, and easy on the eyes, the game sure looks the part, but there’s simply not enough variety to the gameplay. Fun for a quick blast through, but you’ll be thinking about leaving well before the final...
While never a massive franchise, Army of Two was always a solid shooter that had its fair share of die-hard fans. Everything about Devil’s Cartel seems like a giant misstep for the series in every conceivable way, and it’s hard to recommend this game to anyone... If you're a die-hard...
Ultimately, BioShock Infinite feels like a shotgun blast to the face of ideas. So much is thrown at you that some things just fly by your peripheral vision, with very few of the themes ideas explored to their ultimate conclusion. The religious themes and issues of racism that are introduced...
Despite being somewhat repetitive and having more than its fair share of rough edges, Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is still a massive improvement over the first game in the series, and features some real tension-filled high spots. Some will adore it, others will feel as we do, that Sniper Elite...
There's no doubt that Gears of War: Judgment is a great game and one that will probably be used as the standard to which other third-person cover-based games will be measured. It's as solid as ever and the top-notch pacing makes it an exhilarating campaign to play through.
Crysis 3 is a polished and accomplished FPS that warrants its place among the Xbox 360’s top shooters. While the game is unbalanced and only offers a significant challenge on the higher difficulty settings, the quality of the visuals, the diversity it offers, and the focus on tactics and strategy...
Given the troubles that Revengeance had during its early development, with Kojima Productions all but giving up after finding it tough to work the swordplay in as the basis for a Metal Gear game, it’s surprising to see how well Platinum Games have actually done here. There’s very little wrong...
