Our thoughts go out to PlayStation fans. We understand the PSN is down for repair, which means those sexy Steam features for Portal 2 are useless. Giving your friends a proper fatality online for that new copy of Mortal Kombat is also out of the question. There is a reason to smile, however. For starters, it’s Easter Sunday. And, it’s another Reviews Spotlight!
Crysis 2 Review – Views of a disgruntled fan
By Alex Hann
A few weeks ago we put the Spotlight on Rick Knight's review of the multiplayer mode for Crysis 2. Rick felt the Nanosuit helped to create a fresh multiplayer experience. This week, we thought it would be fitting to follow up that spotlight with Alex Hann's opinion of the single player campaign. What did Alex think about this Metacritic marvel? Did you read the title?
Portal 2: Worst Game Ever
By Michael Rousseau
Speaking of Metacritic, Portal 2 is the highest rated game of the year. Granted, the year just started, but the critics are going crazy over Valve’s follow-up to the award-winning original. What does community writer Michael Rousseau have to say about Portal 2? Click on the title to find out, and be sure to read the comments underneath.
A double taste of Kombat: Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate MK 3
By Ryan Conway
To commemorate the release of the new Mortal Kombat, we’ve decided to feature Ryan Conway's reviews of two earlier releases in the series. It’s a very robust article, which includes a brief history of the series, YouTube clips of a few classic fatalities, and two solid reviews. Ryan even includes cheat codes. This is a must-read for Mortal Kombat fans and gamers who want to brush up on the lore of the series.
Heavy as a Feather
By Tony Capri
Apparently, Tony made three attempts to get into Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume, but he didn't enjoy it. His fourth try must have done the trick, because his review of this little DS title is an enthusiastic one. Tony talks about the lengths he took to better understand the title's idiosyncrasies. Once he discovered a connection between the story, and the gameplay he became a fan. I really like the message in Tony's review. Sometimes, we want a game to play to our expectations, but if we open ourselves up to the experience — we might discover a gem.
