STARHAWK 7/10

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The title may sound like a cheesy ’80s space-action flick. It’s actually close, only if a movie looked like this back then, the budget to make it possible would’ve been unattainable. Related to the game Warhawk, in this space western 3rd person action game, valuable Rift Energy is being mined on planets across the galaxy. Read More »

GO VACATION (Wii) [4/5]

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If you’ve got Wii Sports Resort, then Go Vacation will ring a familiar bell. With some of us lucky to live in areas where these activities can be accessed, if you’re not, Go Vacation is not exactly the next best thing, but certainly a fun substitute. Select your Mii character avatar (you’ve by now certainly Read More »

TETRIS (NINTENDO DS) [5/5]

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My first encounter with Tetris was in the ’80s / ’90s cross-over, as one of the handful of games on my dad’s DOS word processor. While the graphics, various gaming modes, music and themes have been adapted and updated over the decades, it still boils down to the same basic addictive concept, whichever way you Read More »

Game Review: SAW II – Flesh & Blood [3/5]

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SAW II – Flesh & Blood [3/5] For those who don’t yet have Move controls, all games reviewed here (except UFC) can be played without it, but this one still depends solely on the joy-pad. With Halloween season, what better way to get into the swing of things than with this 2nd video game chapter Read More »

GAME REVIEW: Resident Evil – The Mercenaries 3D [5/5] and Nintendo 3DS System [4/5]

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Old-school and new generation gamers can both feel that the new 3D wave is simply another marketing ploy to galvanize consumers into a spending fit. But, once you pick up the new Nintendo 3DS portable system, you’ll wonder how you ever got by with its predecessor. The unique screen’s 3D look is quite remarkable and Read More »

GAME REVIEW: Marvel SUPER HERO SQUAD – The Infinity Gauntlet X-BOX [3/5]

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Old-school and new generation gamers can both feel that the new 3D wave is simply another marketing ploy to galvanize consumers into a spending fit. But, once you pick up the new Nintendo 3DS portable system, you’ll wonder how you ever got by with its predecessor. The unique screen’s 3D look is quite remarkable and Read More »

Game Review: Singstar – Afrikaans Treffers (PS3)

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The popularity of Afrikaans music is undeniable in SA (But… how many of those Afrikaans PS3 players have Singstar microphones, and like the more frivolous pop derivative selected for this collection?  The 25 song choices for this local flavoured karaoke ride includes radio fodder from cheesy pop and boyband extractions, to not-as-funny comedy tracks, crooning, Read More »

Game Review: More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima – How Old Is Your Brain? (Nintendo DS)

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The first Brain Training games on the DS were quite an eye-opener on how lazy our brains can get, and this edition reminds you how long ago you tackled those various brain tuning exercises (speaking from experience!). With some very well planned exercises to regain your brain’s actual age by keeping its various sectors active Read More »

Mario vs. Donkey Kong – Mini-Land Mayhem (Nintendo DS)

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Mario has opened his new Mini-Land fun fair. There is a free Pauline doll for each of the first 100 visitors. Donkey Kong arrives to claim his, but he’s number 101!  So, naturally he kidnaps the real Pauline!  With the villain almost always snatching the damsel in distress (usually Princess Peach) to kick-start the Super Read More »

Halo Reach (Xbox 360)

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The Halo Nation has been screaming for this prequel.  The super-popular sci-fi first person shooter series takes you to 2552 with humanity stuck in a vicious war with the Covenant, an alien conglomerate force that knows no mercy.  With the planet Reach as the war zone, you and your elite UNSC squad (known as Noble Read More »

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