The flight action genre hasn't had quite the influx of new games over the past few years like others, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. And while flight action is becoming more of a component of 'modern' games rather then a staple itself (as in Battlefield, World War II Online, etc), it's nice to see an occasional flight action release dedicated to preserving the sheer enjoyment that can be had from the genre. Read More.
Halo, the game is among only a small handful that is widely recognized by both gamers and non-gamers alike. The game commends respect, not necessarily for its technical achievements, but for its massively popular culture and global success. There's no arguing that the single player portion of the Halo series has in the past, been nothing to write home about, but the online modes and various multiplayer options garners it the success that the franchise has achieved. Read More.
Pacific Storm is a game meant for strategic gamers, filled with a myriad of micromanaging options that'd make any grognard happy. Its expansion, Allies looks to add even more to the mix, giving you friends in the war, another side to fight as, and a few to options to the gameplay that'll deepen the tactical level of the game. Read More.
Released a few months after the launch of the Xbox 360, Full Auto is the kind of game you can step into for a quick battle with friends, or step online for some destructible racing. And while it had some flaws that detracted from the overall experience (much of the single player mode), Toronto based Pseudo Interactive has taken a lot of the feedback in stride. Read More.
Having recently just stepped off the ice with the X360 edition of 2K's latest NHL release, I had the opportunity to briefly try out the PS3 edition at Sony's PlayStation 3 launch event, and was quite surprised by the feel of the game. To get an overview of the game and its features, check out our full review of the X360 edition, released earlier this year. Read More.
EA Sports is set to release their latest in the Tiger Woods series for the PS3 the well-known launch day, and those who get their hands on one of the consoles will probably want to check this one out. Although the 2007 version has been out for some time on the Xbox 360, any fans who do not own Microsoft's console will be happy to get a copy as soon as possible. Read More.
The GamingExcellence team recently had the opportunity to take a quick look at this new game just before it hit store shelves along with the long-awaited PS3 console. Based on the PS2 title, Genji: Dawn of the Samurai, this PS3 launch title from Sony is set three years after the original is very similar in style and gameplay. Read More.
Which game did I run for first after the PS3 Launch Party in Toronto had got underway? Project 8. Why? Because I knew it was gonna rock. Now your asking, did it Warren? Did it really? Hell yes it did. Read More.
We've been awe-stricken for quite some time now, drooling at the idea of a vehicle smashing into hundreds of different parts after being swept off the road (or cliff) by another vehicle, that which could be possibly classed with fewer wheels than your current rig. Read More.
We recently had an opportunity to sit down with Resistance: Fall of Man, SCEA's launch shooter for the PS3, at the PlayStation 3 launch event in Toronto, and bring to you our zero-day impressions of the final build. Read More.
At the recent PlayStaion 3 launch event in Toronto, we had an opportunity to go hands on with the final release of Namco Bandai's latest entry into the Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire. There's a lot to say about this game, and not a lot of it is good. Read More.
At SCEA's holiday media event in Toronto, we had an opportunity to check out Ubisoft's upcoming Star Wars: Lethal Alliance on the PSP. Set for release in early December, the game takes place between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and Episode IV: A New Hope, with the goal to fill in the gaps that George Lucas left hanging in the movies. Read More.
The first known game to use Microsoft's new Live Anywhere technology is an online only first-person action game called Shadowrun. Based on the popular Role Playing Game, Shadowrun is an FPS that blends traditional gameplay with spells and magic, while allowing players on both the PC and Xbox 360 to go head to head online. Read More.
The Rainbow Six franchise has been around for a long time, originally based off the books by Tom Clancy, the series has evolved over the years into a more action-oriented style of play rather than the traditional stealth and strategic combat. This time around, Ubisoft has taken a different approach, going back to the roots of the series. Read More.
If you like a dark, story driven game with an abundance of blood and gore, is this ever one for you. Based on the popular comic book series by Top Cow, The Darkness follows the story of mafia hitman Jackie Estacado who was adopted by the don of a crime family. On his 21st birthday, Jackie finds himself possessed by The Darkness, a demonic entity that gives him supernatural powers. Read More.
