Category Archives: Arcade Games

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Two new Guitar Hero games this year, yes!

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Steve

Good news everybody! The upcoming versions of my current favorite video game Guitar Hero finally has some tangible information! First the Eighties version is going to happen which was puzzling. Was the third release going to be this or GH3? … Continue reading →

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StarCraft II coming to Apple at the same time as Windows

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Steve

To all those PC naysayers of Apple, I say “Ha!” Seems that games will no longer be the software achilles heel much longer for Apple. My intial reaction to the announcement of StarCraft II was really, “about time!” Seems that … Continue reading →

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I do like the Van Halen modification on the controller

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Steve

We all knew this was bound to happen, the question was always…when? I was impressed since the Gibson replica for the game only has a limited number of combinations with the buttons and flipper, 360 according my math. A real guitar … Continue reading →

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Guitar Hero II obviously rocks

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Steve

Right there with the Grand Theft Auto and Dance Dance Revolution series, the Guitar Hero franchise is one of the titles that makes the PS2 (and eventually PS3) the best of the three gaming consoles around. Definitely something that creates a tipping point … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: Battle Front

Posted on November 26, 2005 by Steve

Yes, yes, yes, this game was hot last year but it was finally released for the Mac and I have played it enough times (on Mac and PS2) to write a review to my satisfaction. Personally, I hate first-person shooter … Continue reading →

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Leisure Suit Larry Returns

Posted on October 24, 2005 by Steve

Way back in 1987, the original Leisure Suit Larry appeared for personal computers in all its 320 x 240, 256-color glory. I remember it was the first R-rated game that emulated the gross-out/sex comedies of the Eighties. There had been … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons Hit & Run is a Must Buy

Posted on March 21, 2004 by Steve

Woo hoo! A me-too game that really rocks! Combining the Simpsons with Grand Theft Auto makes the perfect marriage of violence, mayhem and humor. The overall story is something about an alien invasion but who cares! You get to drive … Continue reading →

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Futurama is only for Fans

Posted on March 21, 2004 by Steve

The show may have been cancelled on Fox but Futurama gets a temporary reprieve through this video game. Despite it being unoriginal (run, jump, shoot and gather), it is dedicated to the program’s humor and perspective which appeals to the … Continue reading →

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Rygar: The Legendary Adventure, still two-dimensional

Posted on March 16, 2004 by Steve

It’s hard to find a reason to complain about a new PS2 game that only costs $15 but somehow the people behind this updated version of Rygar succeeded! At first, it looks pretty exciting because a well-loved sidescroller (2-D) from … Continue reading →

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