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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Soundtrack Review

Game of the Year are probably the four most coveted words amongst those in the game design world, especially when that award comes from their peers at the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves recently took that, plus nine other honors given out at DICE 2010. Amongst that huge win was the award for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, going to composer Greg Edmonson for the game's soundtrack. Turn up your speakers and come inside for a listening ...

DS | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Review

Smooth controls and a bunch of awesome tracks make this an exciting kart racer. Score: 8.0 / great Get the full article at GameSpot "DS | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Review" was posted by Tom Mc Shea on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:22:22 -0800

PSP | Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Review

This great remake gives a timeless role-playing classic the luxury treatment. Score: 8.0 / great Get the full article at GameSpot "PSP | Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Review" was posted by Nathan Meunier on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:59:43 -0800

Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce Review

It’s hard to believe, but here we are again with yet another review of a Dynasty Warriors game. The hack-and-hack-and-hack-and-slash franchise keeps chugging along, and judging from X-Play’s review, it appears that the latest installment, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce throws in some much appreciated variation to the formula the franchise has stuck with so closely year after year, but it ends up being like so many a Dynasty Warrior enemy: expendable. “Gone are the massive, wi...

God of War III Lead Combat Designer Interview

Combat. Pure, unadulterated combat. That, has been the core of the God of War series, but how can a developer possibly look to top themselves after two grisly and gratifying installments? Join lead combat designer Adam Puhl as he explains the dynamics of bringing Kratos' legendary brutal gameplay up to an even higher level of quality in the upcoming God of War III. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version

Xbox 360 | World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars Review

Like the sprint cars it features, this budget-priced racer gets the job done but isn't much to look at. Score: 6.0 / fair Get the full article at GameSpot "Xbox 360 | World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars Review" was posted by Justin Calvert on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:49:20 -0800

Yakuza 3 Demo Discussion

If you're half the kingpin Kazuma Kiryu is, then you've probably had your hands on the Yakuza 3 demo, Sega's latest installment in the crime-saga franchise. Now, word on the street is that the fans are a highly-devoted bunch, so we'd like to hear your opinion on the demo. What works? what doesn't? And everything in between. If it's been some time since your last playthrough we offer a humble direct-feet portion of the demo. As always, please, use it only as a visual aid to jog your noggin. PlayS...

Talkabouts: Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M And More

It's time to be jealous of Abbie Heppe. She was in San Francisco this week to check out the Nintendo Media Summit, where she not only glimpsed much of Nintendo's upcoming lineup on Wii and DS, but went hands-on with two of their biggest upcoming games. I sat down with Abbie to pick her brain about Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M, Photo Dojo and more. Should we be worried about Metroid? Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version For more, check out our Metroid: Other M preview or this ...

Sid Meier’s Civilization V Debut Trailer Continues The Pedigree

Sid Meier continues his critically-acclaimed strategy franchise with Civilization V. The ivy-league society of gaming rejoices. Watch the new debut trailer and inhale the historical epicness that will likely follow. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version

The Verdict: Assassin’s Creed II: The Bonfire of the Vanities

Much ado has been made regarding Ubisoft’s decision to slice out two chapters of Assassin’s Creed II and deliver them as downloadable episodes post-release. Many gamers feel that they’re getting the short end of the stick when it comes to a complete experience. However, after completing both January’s The Battle of Forlí and the recently-released The Bonfire of the Vanities (320 Microsoft Points or $3.99 at launch), I’m not so sure that the assertion holds m...