Posts Tagged ‘impressions’
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WWE All-Stars Hits and Misses
There hasn't been a great arcade-style sports game since The BIGS released in 2007. WWE All-Stars hopes to change that with its over-the-top action, varied match types, and multiple modes that tie in current superstars with the rich history of the WWE. Continue on for what WWE All-Stars got right and where it came up short in this "Hits and Misses" review. (more…)...
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Brief WWE All-Stars Online Impressions
As an arcade-style game WWE All-Stars has a lot riding on its head-to-head experience and in particular online play. THQ has struggled with online in other titles due to severe performance issues and a lack of options. In the case of WWE All-Stars it appears they may have turned a corner and delivered an all-around enjoyable experience. (more…)...
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MLB 2K11 Hits and Misses
MLB 2K is a series on its last legs. The third party exclusive MLB license has just a year left and 2K Sports can't wait to get out of it having publicly regretted the decision to enter the agreement which loses them tens of millions each year. With MLB 2K11 it has become readily apparent that some combination of the necessary resources not being provided and the effort and care not being present are resulting in a product that fails to reach today's standards. MLB 2K11 has some really gr...
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MLB 11: The Show Hits and Misses
SCEA's MLB series has arguably been the most consistent sports franchise this generation. There is a reason why baseball gamers have flocked to it, and it isn't just because the competition has struggled so mightily. For MLB 11: The Show the introduction of new analog controls represented the most significant shift for the somewhat risk-adverse series in years. Continue on to check out where the game succeeded and where it misstepped in this "Hits and Misses" review. (more…)...
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Fight Night Champion iPhone Review
By Brian Sipple George Foreman once said: “Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it.” Boxing video games have definitely come a long way since the days of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!, yet the presumption among many in the industry is that they are a dying breed. Fight Night Champion represents EA Sports’ attempt at revamping its long standing franchise – which has lost its luster over the years - and it also includes the company’s first boxing entry for th...
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MLB 11 Road to the Show Impressions
Road to the Show in SCEA's MLB series has always been one of the better sports gaming career modes. Despite that it has faced its share of issues and a tedious nature that has grown tired over the last few years. With MLB 11: The Show changes have been made to the mode and the result is a much more enjoyable experience. (more…)...
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MLB 2K11 Demo Impressions
The demo for MLB 2K11 released earlier this week and has been met with mildly positive though somewhat indifferent reactions. With some hope still of locating a copy of the game for full coverage to take place over the weekend here are some brief thoughts that come from spending time with the demo and accompanying videos. (more…)...
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Fight Night Champion Hits and Misses
The highly anticipated Fight Night Champion arrives in stores today. While the marketing push has centered on the "Champion" story mode numerous improvements were made to gameplay, feature additions to online play, and the 'M' rating (the first ever from EA Sports) makes its presence felt throughout the game. Continue on to check out where the game succeeded and where it misstepped in this "Hits and Misses" review. (more…)...
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