Category Archives: Scroller

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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Rocket Knight – Playstation 3 Review

Posted on June 22, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

In 1993, Konami released Rocket Knight Adventures, a fun (yet challenging) cartoony side-scrolling platformer starring Sparkster the armored possum. Sparkster was another in a long line of animal mascot characters of the 90′s such as Sonic, Bubsy, and Crash Bandicoot. … 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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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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XNG Micro Reviews part 2: Sega Genesis Collection, FFXIII, The Darkness, Dead Nation, Marvel Pinball…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

Sega Genesis Collection – PS3 Remember the Sega Genesis? NO!? Well here’s the perfect chance to get reacquainted with more than 40 Genesis titles in full HD including all the Sonic, Golden Axe, Streets Of Rage, and Shining Force games. … Continue reading →

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XNG Micro Reviews Part 1: Oblivion, Bayonetta, Doodle Fit…

Posted on January 8, 2012 by ErinGoBrad

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – PS3 Open-world fantasy action role-playing at it’s finest. Recently made obsolete by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Still a great Bethesda game that’s worth playing. + Bayonetta – PS3 This game only further proves … Continue reading →

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Castle Crashers Review – PlayStation 3

Posted on November 12, 2011 by ErinGoBrad

From the makers of last gen’s hand-drawn sidescroller Alien Hominid comes the next offering of developer Behemoth, the four player arcade-style beat-em-up, Castle Crashers. Castle Crashers is much in the same vein as Alien Hominid as it is deceptively cute … Continue reading →

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