Now Playing: My review copy for Mirror’s Edge arrived at last

December 10, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Video Games

My review copy of Mirror’s Edge for the PlayStation 3 has finally arrived. My article is supposed to be included in PlayGround’s December issue, which is supposed to hit stands sometime in the middle of the month. Guess what? Because of the delay, my review would be included in the next issue instead.

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Home WLAN makes online gaming simpler

November 6, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Gadgets

This router makes my life much easier.

This router makes my life much easier.

Since I’ve managed to accumulate a range of Wi-Fi-ready gadgets (i.e. a Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, DS, and Nokia E61 smartphone), the next logical step in my personal tech and gaming evolution is to provide on-demand internet access without having to leave home.

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Far Cry 2 is well-received by critics

October 24, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Video Games

It’s been years since I’ve bought a copy of the now-defunct magazine Computer Gaming World, but I still get my share of reviews from CGW old-timers via 1UP. One of the latest video reviews from the trusted website is for Far Cry 2, which came out a couple of days ago.

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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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Hands-on preview – Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3)

September 10, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Video Games

Remember that problem I had when downloading the PS3 demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed? Yes, it took forever. Well, the download was finally accomplished last weekend. To make the most out of the effort, I plowed through the demo several times.

The Force powers in The Force Unleashed are simply BRUTAL.

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On Assignment: Reviewing Disgaea 3

September 4, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Video Games

That’s right folks, Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice has just been released for the PlayStation 3. Is it any good? That’s what I aim to find out.

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Watch the PSP version of Force Unleashed in action

August 30, 2008 by Mike  
Filed under Video Games

I wasn’t really that excited with the console versions of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, but the latest video of the game’s PSP version was enough to get me going. Watch the clip and see for yourself.

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