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Hearthfire offers an interesting experience, but fails to expand Skyrim

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: Creating your house provides a unique experience Offers some interesting quests Hearthfire DLC is at a nice, low price Cons: The building process is a bit repetitive Not as many customization options as there could have been Hearthfire doesn't add anything of substantial importance to the game Hearthfire is a Skyrim DLC that allows you to build your own house. On the surface this sounds like a fun idea, and in…

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The Walking Dead2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: Impressive art direction and visuals Story line is deep and emotional Lot's of replay value Decisions can be tough to make Cons: Each episode is a little short Occasional bugs The Walking Dead has long been a very successful graphic novel and television series due mainly to it's intense setting and deep character portrayals, and now it is making it's debut in the game industry, and fortunately the transition…

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent2006

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Impressive visuals -Campaign is good and features player choice and multiple endings -Intense gameplay -AI is good and provides a solid challenge -Multiplayer is fun and easy to pick up -Missions have good variety Cons: -The PS3 version is not as good of a port as it's 360 counterpart -Some choices don't have a very big impact -Story line is a little disappointing Sam Fisher has finally arrived on next gen…

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BloodRayne: Betrayal2011

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Good art direction -Combat is solid and brutal Cons: -Too Short -Enemies lack variety -Controls take getting used to -Gameplay becomes overly repetitive -Too difficult in a "cheap" kind of way Blood Rayne Betrayal is a side-scrolling beat em' up that fails to stand out from the crowd. It doesn't introduce any new aspects and for what it does do, it does average or worse at best, resulting in a generic…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II2012

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Epic campaign between two different time periods that features player choice and a good storyline -New additions to gameplay -3 great zombie modes: Survival, Grief, and Tranzit -Feature rich multiplayer experience -Gameplay is solid -Lot's of replay value -Good visuals -Stike missions are fun -Sandbox moments provide a good change of pace -10 point class system is a good addition Cons: -Highly addictive Black…

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A beautiful and stunning RPG

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Storyline and characters are engaging and highly immersive -Battle System is great and strategic and fun to play -Beautiful art direction and music -The world is beautiful and fun to explore -A lot of content and side missions will keep you busy Cons: -It ends -No "full map exploration" like classic FF games Final Fantasy X is probably the single best RPG ever made, it's quality transcends time and is still…

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Killzone 32011

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Stunning and jaw dropping gorgeous graphics -Amazing game play, easily the best in FPS history -Fun and intense campaign with good variety -Enemy Helghast AI is almost genius and provides a very brutal and tactical challenge -Weapons all feel powerful and are great to shoot -One of the most technically advanced games ever made -Multiplayer is highly addicting, strategic, varied, and creates a feeling of being…

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BioShock2007

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great storyline and setting -Big Daddies are fun and challenging -Innovative gameplay with great variety -Good art direction -Freedom to play and upgrade however you want Cons: -Hacking mini game can become tedious BioShock is an intelligent game. Not only in terms of it's fantastic and deep gameplay, but also in terms of it's story and setting. No other game has portrayed political and social themes like the…

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Castle Crashers2008

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great art style -Humorous and creative gameplay -Great co-op experience -Lot's of replay value Cons: -Enemies can be cheap and frustrating -Doesn't offer much of a single player experience When it comes to 4 player beat em' ups, you can't really do better than Castle Crashers. It is unique, funny, creative, and just down right fun. It's a game that you and your friends will laugh long into the night with, and…

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Assassin's Creed III2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great graphics and setting -Huge open world to explore -Good attention to detail -Interesting storyline and characters -Naval combat is epic -Game runs at a constant high frame rate -Parkour elements are much improved -Cities offer plenty to do Cons: -Combat is still too easy -A bit buggy -Lack of side missions in Frontier is disappointing Assassin's Creed 3 is an ambitious sequel, and while it may make not…

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Killzone 22009

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Amazing visuals; some of the best ever made -Campaign is intense and fun -Multiplayer is deep, addictive, and very fun -Guns feel and shoot great -Enemy AI is highly intelligent and provides a great challenge -Cover system is unique and solid Cons: -Weak storyline and forgettable characters Killzone 2 is quite possibly one of the most technically stunning games ever created, but great tech and visuals alone…

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Resistance 22008

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Guns are unique and creative -Campaign is fun -Multiplayer is great and features 60 player battles -Co-op is fun -Boss battles are epic -Good map design -Chimera are excellent enemies Cons: -Weak storyline and characters; terrible ending -Doesn't do much different from other shooters First person shooters are a dime a dozen and it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, and while Resistance 2 may not succeed…

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Assassin's Creed: Revelations2011

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Constantinople is fun to explore and full of interesting things to do and see -Multiplayer is addicting and more refined this time around -Main Story is interesting and has good variety -Lot's of different side quests -Desmond segments are a interesting and provide a nice new change of pace Cons: -Tower Defense is awkward and lacks finesse -Combat is still too easy -Game engine is starting to show it's age…

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Sonic Generations2011

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Good visuals -Great soundtrack -2-D and 3-D Sonics are both great to play -Lot's of challenges and extras -Stages are dynamic and fun Cons: -A bit short -Last boss is confusing Modern day Sonic games have a bit of a muddy reputation, some fans appreciate them, others absolutely loath them, however in the case of Sonic Generations, SEGA has made a great game that will please all the fans, both the old and the…

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Saints Row 22008

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Fun open world sandbox game play -Tons of customization -Packed full of content and side missions -Lots of variety -Online co-op is a blast -Just crazy fun as hell game play Cons: -Weak storyline -Stupid AI -Animations are a bit stiff and not the best -A bit too easy -Controls feel a little awkward and take a while to get used to -Outside of co-op, online is a bit lackluster Saints Row 2 is at it's core a…

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception2011

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Amazing jaw dropping graphics, the best ever made to date -The great Uncharted gameplay is even better this time around -Epic and cinematic Single Player -Fun and addicting Multiplayer with tons of features to keep you busy -Puzzles are more challenging -Shooting and cover system is solid and well refined -Platforming and other gameplay aspects are well perfected -Hand-to-hand combat is much improved…

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves2009

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Beautiful graphics, best ever made Game play is great and varied and well refined Online is fun and addicting Storyline and characters are great and engaging Cons: Puzzles are a bit easy Uncharted 2 is certainly a game with alot of praise and hype, but are people simply over exageratting and just blinded by it's stunning graphics? I am here to tell you that they are not, and that if you enjoy games at all you…

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl2008

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Massive character roster -Lengthy and fun single player -Hundreds of hours worth of unlocks -Insane amount of features -Variety of ways to play; Motion Control Wii-Mote, or standard controls Cons: -Online is broken and limited -Too many "clone" characters Super Smash Bros. Brawl marks the return of Nintendo's highly fun and successful party fighter, and this time it has expanded on every feature making Brawl…

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Tokyo Jungle2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Funny and clever gameplay -Unique design choices -Ton's of unlocks to keep you busy -Controls and combat are a solid experience -Large roster of animals to play as Cons: -Bad Graphics -Can become quite difficult -Combat can be unbalanced at times Tokyo Jungle is probably one of the most unique games to come out this year, hell it might be one of the most unique games period. It has an interesting concept and…

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Gears of War2006

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great graphics -Excellent cover based mechanics -Multiplayer is solid and has lot's of features -Weapons are fun to use and feel great to shoot -Campaign is solid and of decent length -Co-op is excellent -AI is intelligent and challenging Cons: -Weak storyline and characters Gears of War may not have an impressive or engaging storyline, it may not be a game that you come away with thought provoking ideas,…

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Final Fantasy XIII2010

1 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great graphics Cons: -Boring and bland storyline and characters -Rediculously weak and unispired combat system -Some annoying voice actors -Repetitive and dull linear gameplay There is no good way to put this, so let's just be blunt. Final Fantasy 13 is a complete letdown, it is bland and soulless, it lacks everything that made Final Fantasy great. It is as if all of SquareEnix's talent was thrown out the…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 32011

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Campaign is solid and well done with good variety and intense cinematic action. -Multiplayer is fun, addicting, varied, expansive, and full of features. -Spec Ops is back and better than ever, with all new Survival Mode -Same great COD game play Cons: -Not much has changed. COD has become a household name, it is a staple in the market place and is arguably the best in it's genre. Ever since the series made…

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Assassin's Creed2007

2 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Nice graphics -Good atmosphere; the Holy Land is accurately depicted and detailed -Storyline is strong and engaging Cons: -Combat is way too easy -Enemy AI is dumb -Game play is far too repetitive and offers little variety in it's objectives Assassin's Creed is a game that has a lot of potential, but holds it's self back by poor design choices. The game has a lot of good ideas; an engaging storyline based…

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Left 4 Dead2008

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Co-op game play can be fun -Zombies attack from random spots which keeps you on your toes -Some interesting game play design ideas Cons: -Too short and not enough levels or content to justify a purchase -Little variety in zombies, weapons, or environments -SP mode is a joke -Friendly AI is terrible -Game play grows repetitive Left 4 Dead takes a classic idea and tries to make it it's own, 4 survivors trying…

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Twisted Metal2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Insanely fast and fun paced game play -Great old school feel -Weapons are all fun and unique and feel powerful -Game runs at a sweet and smooth constant 60 fps -AI is great and provides a brutal challenge -Multiplayer is addicting (when the online portion works) -One of the best game soundtracks out there -A good variety of different game play types -Vehicles control great and feel unique (once you get used…

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim2011

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review is being written after the updates on PS3, so the frame rate issue along with other bugs has been fixed and will not be in the review as they are no longer an issue. Pros: -Huge and beautiful world to explore that is filled with great variety and detail -Dragon fights are epic -Combat, Magic, and Stealth gameplay mechanics are solid -Complete freedom to play who you want and how you want -Insane…

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The Saboteur2009

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Large open world to freely explore -Lot's of mission and gameplay variety -Great amount of content that provides countless hours of gameplay -Great and stylish soundtrack -Black and White effect is a nice touch Cons: -Weak stealth elements WW2 has been used as a backdrop for so many games that it has become somewhat of a routine, and it makes it hard for many games that have this setting to stand out from the…

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Battlefield: Bad Company 22010

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Nice graphics -Destructible environments is a cool feature -Vehicles are fun -Bullets dropping over long distances is a nice touch -Gameplay is solid Cons: -Campaign is short and forgettable -Maps are too large making it hard to find people and reach objectives -Lack of multiplayer features is disappointing Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a game that has a lot of good ideas and promise, but doesn't live up to…

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Grand Theft Auto IV2008

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great visuals -A technical masterpiece -Good storyline and characters -Insane amount of gameplay and variety -Multiplayer is fun -Driving is solid -Solid combat system Cons: -Checkpoint system could be better -Not as expansive as past installments -Cover system is a little clunky Rockstar has done it again! Grand Theft Auto 4 is a bold and ambitious game that shows off the power of next gen systems, and while…

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Batman: Arkham Asylum2009

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Excellent combat system -Good graphics -Amazing atmosphere and story -Great and memorable boss fights -Challenge rooms are fun -Excellent voice actors -Great stealth gameplay -Good variety in Gadgets -Upgrading and unlocking new moves and gadgets is great -Detective Mode is helpful and a nice touch -Riddler challenges are fun Cons: -A little short Comic based hero games have had a muddy past, often times they…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops2010

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Campaign is solid and varied -Good storyline -Zombie mode is fun -Wager Matches provide a fun and unique experience -Great multiplayer that is packed with features -Same great COD gameplay Cons: -Doesn't do much different from past installments Call of Duty Black Ops may not change the COD formula much, but it still gives you an action packed experience that will put you on the edge of your seat. It has a…

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Soulcalibur IV2008

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great graphics and art direction -Gameplay is solid -Vast amount of character creation options -Online is a fun and smooth experience Cons: -Lacks many features from past Soul Caliber games -Story mode is short -Tower of Souls is weak and dull -Lack of character creation classes and level up system is disappointing Soul Caliber 4 is a game that is heavy on flash, but light on substance. While it takes a step…

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PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Awesome character roster -Gameplay is fast, addictive, and fun -Combat system is deep and unique for each character -Tons of unlockables -Online is flawless and fun -Super Move system is strategic and works very well -Stages are dynamic and fun -You Get the Vita version for FREE Cons: -Weak story mode -Some missed character opportunities PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is a dream come true! While it was…

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LittleBigPlanet 22011

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Endless amount of content and replay value -Co-op is great -Great level and item creation tools let you create anything you can imagine -Lot's of customization -Fun and solid gameplay -Good story mode -Excellent community features Cons: -Some levels can take a little long to load -Creation Tutorial can be confusing -Can be a little laggy during co-op Little Big Planet 2 is by far one of the most unique and…

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BioShock 22010

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great atmosphere and setting -Having a gun in one hand and a plasmid in the other makes for an excellent combat system -Playing as a Big Daddy provides a good and unique experience -Multiplayer is fun Cons: -Storyline is not as engaging as it's predecessor -The Big Sister is not as threatening as she appears to be -Lack of final boss is disappointing -Single Player is a little short Ever since the release of…

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Far Cry 22008

2 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Nice graphics -Interesting setting -Extremely large open world to explore -Great map maker -Some interesting gameplay ideas Cons: -Overly repetitive gameplay -Too much focus on realism makes the game frustrating -Storyline and characters are weak -Lack of fast travel options -Stupid and annoying AI Far Cry 2 is a game that has good ambition, but flawed execution. Some of it's ideas could have been beneficial,…

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Journey2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: Beautiful graphics and artwork Amazing soundtrack Immersive and memorable atmosphere A great experience that you will come back to again and again Unique co-op experience makes it Journey even more engaging Cons: Short length (it lasts about 2-3 hours on average) A little over priced (it's 15$) Not really any challenge to it. Journey is a different type of game, the best way to describe it would be…

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Metal Gear Solid HD Collection2011

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Three great classics that look and play great in HD -Just as epic as you remember -Several hours of gameplay -Great and in-depth storyline full of social and political themes -Great stealth gameplay Cons: -Some dated gameplay elements Metal Gear Solid was (and still is) a revolutionary set of games that changed the industry forever, they created not only the stealth genre but also influenced many other…

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Fallout 32008

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Massive world to explore -Nearly endless amounts of gameplay -Freedom to make who you want, go where you want, and do what you want -Insane amount of content and variety -VATS is great -RPG elements are deep, expansive, and addicting Cons: -3rd person perspective is clumsy -Some combat mechanics are clunky -A little buggy/glitchy Fallout 3 comes from the same team that brought us the amazing Elder Scrolls…

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Dishonored2012

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Interesting storyline and setting -Great art direction makes the world feel alive -Talented voice acting -Freedom to play how you want -Lot's of replay value -Gameplay is unique and solid Cons: -Weak graphics -A bit on the short side -Disappointing ending Dishonored is one the most unique and ambitious games ever made, it implements bold ideas and succeeds in just about all of it's gameplay aspects. And while…

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Fable II2008

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Beautiful graphics and art style -Lot's of charm and funny gameplay -Good sized world to explore -Great soundtrack -Dog/Pet element is very well done -Co-op is fun -Great character customization options Cons: -Weak RPG elements -Combat is too easy -Main story is too short -Moral system is too black and white Fable 2 is a game that's heavy on charm, but too light on gameplay. It has plenty of good aspects to…

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Resident Evil 62012

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great graphics -Lot's of content -Co-op is fun -Improved shooting mechanics -Great boss battles Cons: -Game's lighting is too dark, even at max brightness -Agent Hunt is awkward -Lack of pause while playing online -Some Quick Time Events are cheap and annoying -Bad cover system -A bit too focused on action and not survival horror The Resident Evil series has long been a staple in the survival horror series,…

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Starhawk2012

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Impressive visuals -Game runs at a constant high frame rate -Building structures adds a strategic element -Vehicles are fun -Combat is solid -Multiplayer is fun and features epic 32 player battles Cons: -Single player is weak, repetitve, and way too short -Multiplayer lacks content Starhawk is a game that had the potential and the cool ideas, but failed to fulfill them. And while Starhawk is by no means a bad…

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Dragon Age: Origins2009

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Origin backgrounds are excellent -Combat is solid and features good variety -Excellent soundtrack -Great storyline and characters -Good replay value -Impressive art style Cons: -Graphics could be better -Some bad pacing -Unorganized menu and managing system -Dumb AI Bioware is no doubt a master of the RPG genre, with great past titles such as Knights of The Old Republic and Mass Effect series they have become…

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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune2007

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Great graphics and art direction -Excellent storyline and characters -Great voice acting -Enemy AI is highly intelligent and provides a good challenge -Cover and shoot mechanics are good and solid -Platforming elements are fun -Hand to hand combat is intense -Amazing set pieces will make you want to replay Uncharted again and again -Character animations are very well done Cons: -Puzzles are a bit easy…

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DCU has some good ideas, but it feels a bit shallow

3 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Good character creation and customization -It's free -Open and massive world to explore Cons: -Combat is dull and lacks depth -Quests lack variety -Item and menu system is confusing and unorganized DC Universe Online is a free open world MMO that let's you create any kind of character you choose. While the game has some great ideas, it's execution is flawed, and it hinders what could have been something truly…

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inFamous 22011

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Good Storyline and Characters -Open world environment is fun to explore -Good variety of powers -Some moral decisions are tough to make -Good freedom of choice -High Replay Value and Lot's of content will keep you busy for a while Cons: -Not the best looking game on PS3, doesn't show off it's power. -Combat can be frustrating and awkward when fighting multiple enemies at once. -Some other moral choices are…

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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind2002

4 out of 5 stars

Pros: -Insanely huge and immersive world to explorern-Freedom to play who you want and how you want -Great soundtrack -Hours upon hours of content and gameplay will keep you very busy -Interesting storyline and lore Cons: -Some gameplay mechanics are clunky and bad -Can be a bit buggy -Journal can be confusing When it comes to open world games and RPG's in general, very few can do it as well as Bethesda, and…

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