Tag Archives: Reviews

Game Review: ‘Super Meat Boy’ for XBox Live Arcade

Posted on October 25, 2010 by John Carle

Games have just gotten too easy. It’s a fact. Back in the NES days, players were given limited health alongside limited lives in an effort to have players spend more time playing levels over and over again due to the … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock’ for XBox 360

Posted on October 19, 2010 by John Carle

Guitar Hero is the game that helped define the music rhythm genre with its release in 2005. The series has taken a Madden-like approach with its sequels, updating playlists and adding subtle changes with each iteration (the only exception being … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Rubber’

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jane Almirall

When I read the synopsis for Rubber – an experimental film about a psychokinetic, automobile tire that goes on a killing spree in the desert – I thought it sounded like an awesome idea for a short film.  Then I read that … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘Comic Jumper: The Adventures of Captain Smiley’ for XBox Live Arcade

Posted on October 7, 2010 by John Carle

Last year, Twisted Pixel earned a place in our hearts with ‘Splosion Man,  a quirky game that turned a simple platforming adventure into an hilarious meat filled romp in a secret laboratory. Last year, Twisted Pixel released news on their … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Stone’

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Shannon Hood

If you’ve been following the marketing for Stone, you are no doubt poised to see a psychological thriller, of sorts. Unfortunately, Stone plays more like a  psychodrama than a psychological thriller.  The movie does a bang-up  job of establishing that … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Buried’

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jane Almirall

I remember when I saw the trailer for Buried (directed by Rodrigo Cortés and starring Ryan Reynolds), I thought it looked horrifying – though I was curious how the film would play out for it’s 94 minute running time.  While conceptually interesting, … Continue reading →

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Game Review: ‘Hydrophobia’ for XBox Live Arcade

Posted on October 4, 2010 by John Carle

Hydrophobia is one of the most ambitious new titles for XBox 360’s XBox Live Arcade. Using the HydroEngine to power the game, Dark Energy Studios creates a dark future with some of the most impressive water technology ever seen in … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fest Review: ’30 Days of Night: Dark Days’

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jane Almirall

30 Days of Night: Dark Days (directed by Ben Ketai and starring Kiele Sanchez, Diora Baird and Mia Kirshner) is the sequel to 30 Days of Night, both of which are adapted from the Steve Niles’ graphic novel series of … Continue reading →

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