Game Review: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Fate of Two Worlds (PlayStation 3)

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If you’re a fan of either the world renowned Marvel comic book heroes and villains, or the trusted Capcom gaming characters, this will be right up your alley.  For someone who is an avid fan of both these brands, you’ve hit the frickin’ jackpot!  The spectacular opening sequence (with a great blended 3D & comic 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 »

DC Universe Online (PC/Playstation 3)

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Your favourite DC comic book characters come to life in this Massive Multi-player Online action gaming experience.  But it goes beyond legendary heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and the Green Lantern, or villains like Lex Luthor, The Joker, Cat Woman, Mr Freeze and Brainiac – you also get to create your own unique Read More »

Mindjack (Playstation 3)

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It is a technologically advanced future (around 2031). As Jim, a member of a team of rogue agents (assisted by Rebecca), you have to crack a high profile conspiracy (with corporate nasties at its core). The undercover world of action adventure with a tech-angle remains popular, and what this third-person shooter offers the gamer is Read More »

Lost Planet 2 (PS3)

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In this sequel, the setting is still the planet E.D.N. III, only, it’s a decade later.  This third-person shooter takes the player to a strange world with a lot of action and things to blow up, but also mission objectives, with Snow Pirates, Mercenaries, Carpet Baggers, NEVEC troops, and of course the Akrid monsters.  Thermal Read More »

Yakuza 3 (PS3)

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The third in this high-octane story-based Japanese criminal underground action game further expands the trials and tribulations of Kazuma Kiryu (an ex-Yakuza and former chairman of the Tojo Clan) who can’t seem to escape his past.  If you’re unfamiliar with the series, the stories of these two games can be viewed with a concise recap Read More »

King of Fighters Xll (Playstation 3)

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The 12th chapter of this Arcade favourite born in the mid-’90s brings the ass-kicking franchise to its most advanced stage yet (while retaining the flavour of its trademark 2D horizontal scrolling action). Another feature of KOF is of course the 3 on 3 fighting structure which has you selecting 3 characters of your choice, tagging Read More »

Singstar Motown (Playstation 3)

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It’s always a pleasure when a SingStar title comes along with serious pedigree and not just a collection of current passable pop songs for a night of karaoke. Almost all of these Motown songs from across the label’s illustrious reign are classics in their own right, whether they were chart toppers or not, remain fantastic Read More »

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