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Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver are remakes of the classic pokemon game for the gameboy colour. Even tho is a remake, the game doesn't stray to far away from diamond and pearl. This game does have the same story of the classic gold and silver games, but a few minor changes.


This game looks roughly the same as Diamond and Pearl, but it does look nice to see the classic 8 bit game in 3D. There is lots of depth in the building, but nothing really new. But they've also included more audio, even tho at times it seems to be a bit awkward. The Pokemon still make those weird buzzing sounds, and make the pokemon all sound alike.

The gameplay still remains the same, the standard RPG game style that we all love. Things haven't changed that much, but they did add a few new gameplay additions. They have now brought back events that go in hand with the time, and provide more off track little missions. Also just like gold and silver there are two regions, allowing you to get 16 badges. But the biggest addition was the pokewalker, the pokewalker allows you to steer away from the DS and allows you to find and catch random pokemon. This cool and all but doesn't really affect the gameplay that much.

Overall this is a very good game, it sticks to the roots of the original Gold and Silver games. Even tho this is a remake its not some sloppy port, there are a good amount of tweaks to make this game feel new. This is a must buy for all pokemon fans, even those who used to play and haven't played the new Diamond and Pearl games. I rate this game 8.5/10.

8.5/10 "AWESOME"

After being released in Japan a while back, Yakuza 3 finally hits American stores. Yakuza 3 is the Japanese version of Grand Theft Auto, and is a lot of fun to play. This bad ass fighter is a Japanese Mafia game, Kazuma has left the Mafia to care for his own orphanage. Later his old associate's become really irritated and threaten the kids, Kazuma has no choice but to kick some ass. The game really provides a solid story, and has lots of very interesting moments, making it a lasting appeal. Since this game was released a while back, the graphics are a bit outdated. There is nothing really special about the game, it does provide us with some nice cut scenes, but some area's of the game are really plain. The game does focus a lot on fighting, but the didn't do a lot of work on the environments. But this open world adventure does provide us with solid gameplay. They offer a lot of depth with the items and move combination's. This game does feel like a button smasher at times but is really fun to play, and I really enjoyed beating down some Japanese Mafia. The controls are pretty easy to understand and do provide enough depth to do really amazing combo's. Overall Yakuza 3 is a great game but would have been better if it were released earlier. I rate this game 8/10.

8/10 "GREAT"

We have been all waiting for the release of God of War 3, and trust me it's worth the wait. God of War 3 lives up to all our expectations, but it does have a few minor issues. The new addition to franchise is more epic, brutal and bloody, and right off the bat you notice the best visuals you will see in any game. This game looks sick, the environments are beautiful and looks like something out of Lord of the Rings. There is so much detail, you will have to play the game through many times to notice everything. Fratos is back, and is meaner and badder than ever before. I believe Fratos is one of the best looking character ever, never has a character looked more appealing. But some of the other characters don't fit, and look awkward. The story this time around is fun and amazing but the plot is not well done. There isn't much there to connect all the pieces, it is really hard to get the full story. But there is a lot great boss battles, the battles are more epic and there is plenty of action right off the bat right till the end. The gameplay hasn't really much changed since God of War 2. But that is what has made God of War great, the mechanics are probably the best for any action adventure game. But there are a few minor tweaks, now you can switch your weapons during the battle and while you are preforming a combo to provide more devastating moves. Also there are more weapons, and this time they are useful, but the four main weapons are very similar, they are just variants of the blade before. Overall this is a fantastic game, this is definitely a contender for game of the year. The story is really the only problem I had, but it doesn't take a whole lot away from the game. I rate this game, a 9/10.



 9/10 "FANTASTIC"

MLB the show last year was a really impressive game, and this years game only adds on to its success. This years game is by far the most realistic game in the series, there is plenty of emotion expressed through out the game. With the beautiful visuals, you get great cut scenes of the pitcher throwing his glove if you just blew the game in the dieing moments of the game. The games does provide great presentation, but the commentary could use a lot of work, there is a lot of repetitive phrases that you will hear through out the same game, these guys really sound like robots and not that good kind either. Maybe they will fix this next year. The gameplay is pretty much the same from last years game, but do have some minor additions. The batting mechanics remain almost the same, but they have made it much more easier and simpler depending on the difficulty you have set it to. The pitching has remained the same as well, but this year they incorporated fatigue, and it plays a huge factor at the end of the game, providing a realistic feel. Another great mechanic they've added is how you attempt a pick off. But this years game has a lot of issues with the AI, there are many bugs with how the computer reacts. The runners are to aggressive, the ball is over thrown and many more problems. This year they have brought back the home run derby, finally took them long enough. MLB the show still has franchise mode, Road to the Show, and Rivals and Manager mode.  But for the most part they remain the same. The franchise mode still offers a lot of depth, more customizable rules. and now offers a helpful transaction handbook for newbs who don't know the rules to the game. But more AI problems occur in this game mode, the computer makes many questionable trades and decisions. Also the Road to the show remains the same but this year you have the ability to call the game as the catcher, the mechanics are very similar to the pitching, and very fun to play. Also Sony has added more catching and pitching drills, and these are very beneficial since it offer many more experience points to help your character develop. Overall this game is very similar to last years, but has a lot of content to offer and a few minor tweaks. The mechanics are awesome, making this game very enjoyable. I rate this game 8.5/10.

8.5/10 "Superb"

The previous baseball game's haven't been that great, and is this years game any better? Well in some area's, yes and no. This year's game is better than lasts years game but it isn't what we expected it to be. This years presentation seems to be worse than last years. There are many sloppy graphic slips every now and than; also the batting and pitchers mound presentation is very crappy, and not well done. But with the decrease in graphics the games framerate is much, much better. The game finally runs smoothly and virtually no skips or lag. Also there are plenty of new additions to make the game feel fresh. MLB today incorporates all of today's stats and make the game feel very really. Also the commentary has gotten a nice upgrade, they no longer sound like robots, but talk about past games and real statistics. Along with this, they have introduce Hurry up, this is an option to skip all those boring and annoying cut scenes. Personally this is a major addition. The best addition is the new career mode. This is where you can create your own player and move up through the ranks and become a hall of famer. The idea of this is good, but there are a few problems. Starting off its impossible to hit the ball, and there isn't enough depth to make it feel real.  Finally the gameplay has gotten much better. The AI this time around is much smarter playing with you, but at times will overthrow the ball. 2K has also improved the batting and pitching mechanics, so its not that complicated. Last year at times it was impossible to pitch, seriously this game is rated E, for everyone even 5 year olds. The gameplay may have improved but there are plenty of new bugs, and these bugs appear quite frequently taking a lot away from the game.  Overall this game is pretty good, but could have been much better, for this year I  will stick to MLB the show. I rate this game 7/10.

7/10 "PLAYABLE"

Megaman returns with its 10th installment in the series, but this game feels like all the other games. Megaman 10 right off the bat looks like Megaman 9, this 8-bit game follows the same path as its predecessors. As always we have Dr.Wily but with a different take on the story. There are a bunch of mysterious robot attacks going on, a robotic virus called Roboenza, and this time Dr.Wily is not behind it, what? Other than this the game has remained the same with a few additions. The gameplay hasn't changed at all, it actually feels like your playing the first Megaman game. Even tho we only got a few additions, these new ad-dons are fantastic. Time attacks makes it returns, but this time with more depth and more challenging. To go along with Time attack, there is Challenge mode, its Megaman's version to get trophies and achievements, and is a really great addition. The challenges can be set to any difficulty and are clear cut, easy to understand. Finally the best addition is Proto Man, available in Megaman 9 as a DLC, Proto man is a playbale character right from the get go. But Proto Man has his disadvantages, he is much weaker and has balance issues. Overall this 8 level game is a great return to the series, it is much more challenging and just as good as the classics. But for a new comer, the presentation and the graphics won't be that appealing. For any Megaman fan this is a most buy, but for newcomers it may not be there first choice. I rate this game 8/10.

8/10 "GREAT"

There has been a lot of hype for this game, and the wait is finally over. Is Battlefield Bad Company 2 worth the wait, and can we compare it to Modern Warfare 2? Most definitely, Battlefield Bad Company 2 is what you expected it to be based off its predecessor.When first starting the campaign you are quickly reunited with some old friends, and yes they are as cheesy as before. But sad to say that the campaign isn't any better than before, it is much shorter and more linear. Not to say it is bad, the campaign is action packed but doesn't have the epic feel to it. Other than the campaign EA has put a lot of work into this game in making it look outstanding. The environments are more detailed and is just as destructive as before. The graphics are very well done, and the depth in the maps goes beyond belief. But the game has it awe inspiring looks taken away from its dreadful cinema-tic's, they move simply too fast and you will find your self shooting a machine gun from the worst possible angle. For the gameplay, Battlefield Bad Company 2 rocks. The controls are almost perfect, there is plenty of variety and there is a great multiplayer. This game offers a lot of content, there is more than enough missions and customization available. The truth be told, most of us probably won't buy the game for the campaign but strictly for the multiplayer. The multiplayer this time round is incredible. EA has added new features like perks, you will be able to add them to your class and on vehicles. This add more depth and strategy to this game. Also the maps are brilliant, they can hold up to 24 players online, and the destructive environment adds a whole new dimension to this game. The maps also change as the game progress. Finally the most important factor which separates this game from Modern Warfare 2 is the team strategy, in order to be successful and win you will need to act as a team and having a siting duck will surely hurt your chances of wining. This game is easily a contender with Modern Warfare for one of the best shooters out there, if you are more of a team player you will easily enjoy this game. Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a great game and is very hard to compare to Modern Warfare with its different style of play. I rate this game 8.5/10.

8.5/10 "FANTASTIC"

Dante's Inferno is a game based of classic literature, and actually feels like you are reading the poem Dante's Inferno. Dante's Inferno is Dante's journey through Hell, and is a faithful retelling of his adventure from the poem. Right off the bat you get the impression this game is very similar to the God of War games, but there are many things that make this game feel unique. This game looks similar to God of War at first, but as you play through the game you notice there is something "different". This game has beautiful graphics, but this game focuses it detail more on the torture, the gore, blood, violence and nudity. This makes the game actually feel like you are in Hell. But at times this presentation seems to get a bit bizarre,  at times you will be examining a nude blue girl on a table? There are also some sloppy scenes, but it doesn't take too much away from the gameplay. Through out the game you will be presented with many cut scenes, like some impressive CGI, detailed anime, and some comic strips. The gameplay is very similar to God of War games, making it not very unique. But there are some creative gameplay in this game, after killing of hundreds of enemies you will be presented with an option to parish or torture the enemy. This will also earn you unholy or holy power, using that to upgrade your weapons and power ups. This game provides good depth for weapons and power ups, decent customization but nothing really get hyped about. Just like God of War this game provides puzzles and challenges, but these challenges aren't that great. The puzzles are either too hard or too easy, and the way they presented them doesn't make you want to complete it any faster. Overall I enjoyed this game but I don't feel like it has reached it potential and they producer can create a really great game if they just fixed some minors issues. I rate this game 7/10.

7/10 "DECENT"

What happens when sonic and Sega's greatest characters come together? Well you get an awesome racer. Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing is a very good game, but it is very very similar to Nintendo's Mario Kart. Right off the bat you will notice that this game is visually impressive, the player models are nice; the karts are awesome; and the maps are just impressive since it incorporates all of Sega's best games. The variety in this game is impressive, there are plenty of characters for you to choose from, ranging from sonic and his pals to Banjoo Koozie and even your avatars and mii's. Sonic All Star Racing looks wonderful and also plays nicely as well, the controls are very tight and neatly put together. Drifting and attacking are all easily performed and gives you complete control over your racer. Even tho all this is nice, the game feels like I have already played it many times before. Almost every single aspect of the game you have already seen in Mario Kart, from the blocks where you acquire weapons to the boost and jumps. This game is very fun and enjoyable but it seems like Mario Kart racer with a Sonic theme. Finally this game doesn't offer a lot of game modes like Mario Kart does, Grand Prix is fun but only single player and there are no battle modes. Overall this is a solid game whether it is a rip off of Mario kart, it is still fun and a solid racer for the ps3 and xbox, but as a wii fan I will stick to Mario. I rate this game 7.5/10.

7.5/10 "ALRIGHT"

Do you own a ps3? If you do you must buy this game. Heavy Rain has done what other games has desperately tried to do; make a great story. The story for this game is by far one of the most interesting and compelling I have ever played. Heavy Rain's story is full of emotions, surprises, and it will suck you right in. This is a very capturing game, with it's amazing development and interesting characters. Along with that the game adapts to you and what you do. This game offers many options to change the outcome and how the story progresses, you can play this game over and over again and still play a different a story every time. As well the game becomes more than repetitive through out the game with the same cut scene seen more than once. With all that, the graphics could have been better, the environment and player detail is great but the surrounding objects and the interacting objects could use work, all being low resolution makes it feel out of place. Finally the game play is awesome, you play through four different main characters, and no matter what happens(even death) the game still goes on, you will just miss out on some clues. This one button action game feels great, and naturally adapts to you. The controls are great, but will take time for you to adjust to. This game is really great, and is surely a contender for game of the year. I rate this game 8.8/10.

8.8/10 "FANTASTIC"

10 years later, and the rapture is still the place to be. 2k's new edition of bioshock is simply outstanding, even tho the environment hasn't changed much and seems more familiar there are plenty of new additions and tweaks to make the game feel new. This cartoon and colorful art style is beautiful, but does not have the same attention to detail as the first. Bioshock 2 along with its stunning graphics the sound is just as good as ever, the sounds and how the story progresses with you listening while battling are amazing. There are still audio tapes scattered around the map to give you a more inside look to the in depth story. Even tho the story is not as mysterious as before it is more compelling and interesting. Another big change is you are now looking through the eyes of a Big Daddy! You are now teamed up with the strangest couple in gaming history, the little sisters. Along with being the Big Daddy 2k has tweaked with the gameplay, you are now able to use plasmids and your weapon at the same time, and adding a beat down option. There have been much more tweaks made to the game, but the most interesting one is to your plasmids. Upgrading your plasmids as the game progressed change and become much more powerful and sick. Finally the biggest difference from its predecessor, is the addition of the multiplayer. The mulitplayer is now in depth as other games, but this is mode is sure as hell fun. The similar upgrading system to COD, this game plays nicely and is fun with its many game types. The multiplayer is only a bonus to an already fantastic game. If you enjoyed the first game, you most definitely have to get this game, well even if you didn't play the first just buy this game cause it is just flat out awesome. I rate this game, 8.5/10.

8.5/10 "AWESOME"

What is there to say about this game? The most anticipated game of all time, has made more money than any movie has made in history, and has sold the more units than its predecessor Call of duty 4. First of all this game definitely lives up to all the hype, this game has everything you expected and more. The games visuals are absolutely amazing, the guns look dead on real, the environments are beautiful, and all the explosions you encounter are just mind blowing. This games look great, but the game play is even better. In this call of duty the AI is smarter, the game feels better, and still has the same game engine as call of duty 4. Also infinityward has fixed many of the little issues and bugs from call of duty 4. For this game, it seems infinityward focused more on game modes rather than the campaign. The campaign is great, but it doesn't live up to the call of duty legacy. The campaign is much shorter and the story is much harder to grasp on to. But yet again it is still fun to play, and fully action packed. Finally we come to the multiplayer, and yes it was possible to make it even better. This year they have introduced Spec Ops, where you and another friend can complete challenges and missions based off the campaign. Spec Ops is a lot of fun, and challenging. There are a variety of different missions you can complete, and you won't easily let go of this. The online game play this year is by far the best we have ever seen in many years. They still kept the same style, but just added bunch of stuff. Infinityward has introduced many new things as death streaks, custom kill streaks, titles, emblems and a bunch of new guns, such as the riot shield :P. The online game-play is much more balanced, and more fun to play.Also the game is more strategic do the custom kill streaks and the more diverse maps(more levels and depth). The death streaks help out a lot of the beginners, but really frustrate the other players who keep on killing them. Honestly you will have to shoot a whole clip on a person with pain killers. Also there are many glitches that were introduced early, such as the care package glitch, and exp glitches, these are really frustrating make the game unplayable at times. Other than some lag issues online, the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, and makes this one of the best shooters ever. This game is worth checking out to any type of gamer, I rate this game 9/10.

9/10 "SOO SICK!"