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Avatar Boogie by Joel Spencer | 12-03-10
Avatar Boogie on Xbox 360
Xbox 360
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Ever since the introduction of Avatars - no don't get excited we're not talking about James Cameron's nausea inducing blockbuster in late 2008 (try sitting on the front row of the cinema if you don't understand), developers have been attempting to justify the existence of these misshapen representations with a plethora of other similar ideas. Joining this pointless quest is developer Danimal with Avatar Boogie.

Shooting Gallery Review on PC, Mac, iPhone
PC | Mac | iPhone
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Shooting Gallery Review by Joel Spencer | 04-03-10

Edgar Vigdal, founder of EMV software has a penchant for revitalising arcade classics, he did it with Galaga, Pacman and even Qix. His games capture the essence of what Square Go was created to comment on: fun. They may not have epic stories, groundbreaking cinematic vistas or Hollywood level voice talent but they are always fun and addictive. Like many independent developers he has turned his attention recently to the iPhone and Shooting Gallery is another retake on a familiar classic.


Resident Evil 5 DLC: Lost in Nightmares on Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC
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Resident Evil 5 DLC: Lost in Nightmares by Joel Spencer | 01-03-10

Fans of the original games have often lamented the change in pacing and direction taken by Capcom since Resident Evil 4. For them then, Lost in Nightmares, the first of two substantial sets of downloadable content (DLC), seems to be a throwback to the classic survival horror routes of the franchise and features not a small amount of fan pandering. 


E4's Great British Summer of Games #8 :Ready Meals Quiz on PC, Mac, Linux, Free
PC | Mac | Linux | Free
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For the Love of...King's Bounty on PC
PC
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For the Love of...King's Bounty by Joel Spencer | 11-08-09

Modern Warfare 2 Preview on Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Xbox 360 | PS3 | PC
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Modern Warfare 2 Preview by Joel Spencer | 27-07-09

Champions Online Closed Beta Impressions on Xbox 360, PC
Xbox 360 | PC
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Strong Bad: Baddest of the Bands on Wii, PC
Wii | PC
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