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Mario Tennis Open Review

Mario is the hardest working mascot in gaming. This is his fifth game in the past 6 months. He’s always busy, when he isn’t saving Peach from one of Bowser’s evil plots; he’s somewhere competing in a sports event (or throwing an epic party). Here are my thoughts on his latest endeavor. PRAISE: Addictive Gameplay [...]

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Art Imitating Life: How COD Multiplayer is Like a Loyalty Rewards Program

I recently reached level 80 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer. The first time I have ever done so in the Call of Duty series. I know what some of you may be saying, “Weak! I’ve gone to level 7 Prestige already and am well on my way to reaching level 10 Prestige before [...]

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Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) Review

Mortal Kombat is now available in the palm of your hands with this new port. Fast action, killer combos, and all the gruesomeness you remember as a child return to make this an instant classic, for any Mortal Kombat fan or fighting fan alike. The Story – Earth realm’s warriors are back, but their mission [...]

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6 Things I Wish Were Still in First Person Shooters

Change is inevitable. Over time, old conventions are shed in favor of a new set of rules that can seem entirely idiotic by those from the old school. First Person Shooters are not immune to this rule, and have suffered as a result. That is not to say modern shooters are shabby, they are quite [...]

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The Avengers Review

It’s official, the summer blockbuster season has started. The Avengers is the first of many superhero movies coming to theaters this summer, so it’s tasked with setting the bar for its peers. Now, on paper this shouldn’t be hard, after all six heroes are better than one, right? PRAISE: Action Packed – If you’re a [...]


 
 

 
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Sankarea Episode 7 Micro-Review

Minor Spoilers Ahead I’m always happy to see an anime take time to give some background on their characters. Viewers shouldn’t have to constantly wonder what motivates a someone to take certain actions. “Child… Childhoo...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Of the Dead Episode 7 Micro-Review

Spoilers Ahead The plot kicks back in on “Yep, Teacher’s the Strongest”, but the jokes don’t stop. Chris is back on the scene, and the school festival is coming to a close. Will Ayumu be able to enjoy his “youthful da...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Coming to PS Vita

Today Sony announced that Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time will also be coming out for the PS Vita. It was announced last year for the PS3, but now it’s getting some portable love too. You’ll be able to resume your PS3 s...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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Medaka Box Episode 7 Micro-Review

Minor Spoilers Ahead Wow, I’m actually starting to like Medaka Box. Maybe the plot is getting better or I finally stopped judging everything so harshly. No that last part isn’t true, this is actually getting better. Thi...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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You Don’t Want This Lollipop Chainsaw Special Edition

The Lollipop Chainsaw hype train continues, in this latest video for the upcoming game we get a look at the “Special Edition”. It includes a life size version of Juliet, sounds awesome right? Well, boys, maybe you s...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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Mario Tennis Open Review

Mario is the hardest working mascot in gaming. This is his fifth game in the past 6 months. He’s always busy, when he isn’t saving Peach from one of Bowser’s evil plots; he’s somewhere competing in a sports event (or th...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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The Irony of Those That Are Tired of Hearing About COD

Do you remember that song that was everywhere on the radio a few years ago? The one that you absolutely hated? I’ll bet you that if I asked you what it was called, you wouldn’t remember, instead answering with ̶...
by Daniel Hill
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Childhood Renewed: Toonami Returns May 26th

If I wasn’t in a house full of sleeping people and surrounded by a sleeping neighborhood, I’d be dancing and singing “The Real Folk Blues” off-key at the top of my lungs. Cartoon Network announced earlie...
by Damion Julien-Rohman
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Art Imitating Life: How COD Multiplayer is Like a Loyalty Rewards Program

I recently reached level 80 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer. The first time I have ever done so in the Call of Duty series. I know what some of you may be saying, “Weak! I’ve gone to level 7 Prestige already ...
by Paddy Gilliland
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Jormungand Episode 6 Micro-Review

Minor Spoilers Ahead On “African Golden Butterflies phase 1” we’re introduced to Doctor Miami — she’s exactly like Koko (tantrums and all), but instead of selling weapons, she chases butterflies. Meanwhile Valmet is t...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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This Lollipop Chainsaw Commercial is 100% Grindhouse

This new Lollipop Chainsaw commercial is basically like one of those cheesy grindhouse movie trailers. It has everything, tons film grain, words flashing across the screen, and that guy that voices all those other b-movie trail...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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The Last of Us: Joel & Ellie Get Ambushed

Well, this comes as a surprise. I wasn’t expecting anymore news on The Last of Us until E3 2012. But today Naughty Dog released a new trailer for their upcoming end of days game. In this trailer Joel and Ellie get ambushe...
by DeShaun Zollicoffer
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Diablo III and Max Payne 3 Midnight Release

Here is a video showing everyone’s excitement for Diablo 3 and just a couple people for Max Payne 3. It was a great night and everyone had a blast. Thank you to Gamestop for all their contributions and allowing us to film...
by Steven "Sphyriel" Mari
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