Mega Man, Proto Man Kubrick toy set hitting Japan
Man, I really want these! They aren’t going to land in Japan until February, and even then I’ll have to keep an eye out for import retailers that stock the figurines. Seriously, how great are these?!
Squeeballs Party - review
A portion of a Tech-Gaming review…
Younger or more casually-oriented gamers will likely be delighted by Squeeball’s Party’s comfortable challenge level, effortless controls, and effervescent charm. While the title can’t compare to the diversity or polish of, say Raving Rabbids TV Party, those looking for a easily accessible collection of mini-games could do far worse.
GamesTM - review scores
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - 8/10
Connected: Expanding the gameplay
Quad Damage: Mission mode allows up to four players to select a character and team up for a curious blend of co-operative and competitive action, with plenty of rewards to be earned.
Better than: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Worse than: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s inside Story - 9/10
Enhanced: Improving on the original
Next Step: The debate over whether this tops Superstar Saga will rage on, but Bowser’s Inside Story is a cut above Partners In Time proving the format can enhance the experience without sacrificing the basics.
Better than: Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time
Just like: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Ju-On: The Grudge - 3/10
Missing Link: What we would change
Controlling your fear: Wii’s motion contols have been poorly implemented. The camera often locks when turning, leaving you character wildly gyrating. Movement is also agonisingly cumbersome.
Better than: Silent Hill Play Novel
Worse than: Penumbra Overture
Dead Space: Extraction - 8/10
Fingerprint: what makes this game unique
Dead aim: Extraction is a new type of lightgun game - one concerned not only with shooting things and ranking up points, but also telling a good story in a consistent, atmospheric world.
Better than: Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
As good as: Ghost Squad
Muramasa: The Demon Blade - 8/10
Fingerprint: what makes this game unique
Analogue attack: Muramasa’s combat is really innovative. Fluid and expressive, it captures the feeling of elegant sword fighting without motion controls. Rival devs could learn from Vanillaware.
Better than: Odin Sphere
Worse than: Viewtiful Joe
Tales Of Monkey Island: Lair Of The Leviathan - 9/10 (PC version reviewed)
Better than: Tales Of Monkey Island: Launch Of The Screaming Narwhal
Worse than: Monkey Island 2 Lechuck’s Revenge
You, Me, And The Cubes - 7/10
Better than: Newtonica
Worse than: Art Style: Cubello