Talk box on the DS would make Bon Jovi proud

December 13, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Miscellaneous, Video Games

It’s been a crazy week! Between playing Exteel (a PC MMO), WWE Smackdown vs. Raw (PSP version), Mirror’s Edge (PS3 version), and Luminous Arc 2 (DS), I also needed to write an article about each one. In between the mad rush, I found this video that would surely make Bon Jovi proud. Or Peter Frampton.

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The Legend of Zelda horseback battle is one of the best out there

December 3, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Video Games

The Legend of Zelda franchise is known for its epic boss battles. Twilight Princess, the latest Zelda installment, continues the tradition with one of the most compelling and innovative battles this side of the Nintendo Wii.

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DS vs. PSP: The rant continues

November 25, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Gadgets, Video Games

My honeymoon with the PlayStation Portable is over. I admit I was enamored with the impressive hardware. What’s not to love? The PSP comes with a big-ass screen, sleek design, and an analog nub, among other things. The games are PRETTY. One look at Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII’s cinematic sequences is enough to make one forget, albeit briefly, that the system needs more good games this holiday season.

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DS vs. PSP: the debate continues

September 30, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Gadgets, Video Games

My recent purchase of a PlayStation Portable hasn’t stopped me from spending extended periods of time with my Nintendo DS. Admittedly, there were a couple of weeks that I played the PSP nonstop, but this was because of its sheer novelty than anything else.

DS vs. PSP - the debate continues.

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Spore Creatures reviewed at Daily Nintendo

September 25, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Shameless Plug

Spore Creatures is too cute.

Spore Creatures is too cute.

I have a new review out, and it’s for Spore Creatures over at Daily Nintendo. Spore Creatures is the Nintendo DS spin-off of Spore, another masterpiece by The Sims-designer Will Wright. Is the handheld version any good? Read the review and find out.

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Sony plays Zelda theme at Malaysia PlayStation 3 launch

September 23, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Shameless Plug

If you’re to believe what happened, Sony has just released the PlayStation 3 in Malaysia. Yes, they’re late by almost two years. What’s even more unbelievable was the music that Sony decided to play while Sony Malaysia’s managing director Naoi Sudo was being called to the stage.

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