Category Archives: Retro

Doom 3 BFG Edition Review – PS3/XBOX/PC

Posted on November 9, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic and ground-breaking fps Doom, comes the Doom BFG Edition package which includes the original two Dooms, a re-mastered Doom 3 with the Resurrection Of Evil expansion, and the all-new … Continue reading →

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Retro City Rampage Review – PS3/XBOX/PC/WII/VITA

Posted on October 31, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

What do Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Back To The Future, Metal Gear, and Ghostbusters have in common? They all are lampooned in the new downloadable 8-bit throwback title, Retro City Rampage. Developed primarily by Brian Provinciano, RCR takes everything you … Continue reading →

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Double Dragon Neon Review – PS3/XBOX – free with PS Plus!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Just in time for Double Dragon’s 25th anniversary comes Double Dragon Neon, a 3D modern day take on the original 8-bit beat-em-up classic. Double Dragon Neon doesn’t try to alter the style or feel of the original series, but rather … Continue reading →

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XNG Micro Reviews Part 5: The Sims 3, Fuel, Virtua Fighter 5: The Final Showdown…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

The Sims 3 – PS3 This is the same as the other Sims games, but good though. The only real negative is Sims 3 Pets isn’t available as an add-on. Instead if you want pets in your game you have … Continue reading →

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Beyond Good & Evil HD – PS3/XBOX Review

Posted on June 8, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

2003 saw the release of an overlooked and under-appreciated multi-platform action adventure title called Beyond Good & Evil. Produced by a multicultural team, Beyond Good & Evil featured colorful characters, polished gameplay, and a gripping story. The game’s protagonist; Jade, … Continue reading →

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PlayStation Plus – more than $200 of free games for June 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Last week I purchased Infamous 2 from the PlayStation Store fully-loaded with all DLC packs for 23 bucks as part of the ultimate deals PS+ sale. Just one week later the PlayStation Store offers Infamous 2 to PS+ subscribers for … Continue reading →

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Silent Hill HD Collection – PS3/XBOX Review

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Remastered HD collections of PS2 favorites such as Sly Cooper, Devil May Cry, and Tomb Raider have begun to appear on the PS3, complete with updated visuals and trophy capability. A recent addition to these collections is the Silent Hill … Continue reading →

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Trine 2 – PS3/XBOX/PC Review (PlayStation Plus Free Download)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Note – This review was written without the reviewer having played the original Trine. After the 3-D gaming revolution it seemed as if side-scrollers would go the way of the dodo. Popular titles such as Angry Birds and Plants v.s. … Continue reading →

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XNG Micro Reviews Part 4: Metal Gear Solid 4, Silent Hill Homecoming, High Velocity Bowling…

Posted on March 21, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots – PS3 The epic conclusion of the main Solid Snake storyline which began back in 1987 on the NES. Superb story, superb graphics, and plenty of replay value with lots to unlock. … Continue reading →

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XNG Micro Reviews Part 3: Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection, Infamous, Red Dead Redemption…

Posted on March 6, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Red Dead Redemption – PS3 Without a doubt the best western themed game to date. Hunting, gun slinging, horseback riding….everything you expect to find in a western and in an open environment similar in style to Grand Theft Auto. Nothing … Continue reading →

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