Friday November 21, 2008

Need for Speed goes back to its roots with Undercover after last year’s ProStreet experiment failed pretty miserably. Undercover brings back the police chases, open world city, and arcade-style gameplay that made previous titles in the series, and in particular Most Wanted, hits. Does Need for Speed Undercover recapture that old NFS magic? Find out right here in our full review.
Need for Speed Undercover Review (X360)
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New Xbox Experience Out Now
Wednesday November 19, 2008
The announcement back at E3 was massive - Microsoft was going to update the Xbox 360 dashboard and completely change the way we play games. After all of the hype and build up, that day is finally here. Rest easy, my friends, the New Xbox Experience is good.
Major Nelson has a list of The Top 10 Things To Do With The New Xbox Experience that does a good job of covering the basics.
Wednesday November 19, 2008

Mirror’s Edge is, at its core, a relentless pursuit of perfection. It is all about getting from Point A to Point B as fast as possible, but there are a hundred variables in between and you have to figure out the fastest way through them. A perfect run gives you a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. A failed run can leave you frustrated and angry. The highs are generally stronger than the lows, however, so no matter how many times you miss a jump you keep going back in search of perfection. Mirror’s Edge delicately balances fun and challenge to craft a unique experience that, provided you have the right temperament, is among the best games of the year.
Mirror's Edge Review (X360)
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Tuesday November 18, 2008

The James Bond film franchise has been effectively rebooted with a more realistic tone and a great leading man in Daniel Craig and now the Bond videogame license is looking for a fresh start as well. Activision has the license now, and for now at least it seems like it is in capable hands. Quantum of Solace looks and plays great thanks to the use of the Call of Duty 4 engine as its foundation and is solid overall. Too bad it only lasts 5 hours or so. Find out if Quantum of Solace is worth your $60 right here in our full review.
James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace Review (X360)
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