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Toobin’

Craig — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:55:07 +0000

Toobin’ is one of those classic games that didn’t get all of the attention it really deserved. A clever concept, you were on an inner tube floating down river trying not to pop your tube on various obstacles while racing an opponent to the finish. Collecting the letters to spell Toobin’ for a bonus was a great ongoing challenge. When something got in your way you chucked a soda can at it (which happened to be floating around randomly in the river). The graphics were the classic pixel look (like Donkey Kong, Pitfall, Burger Time, and all of those other games I used to love as a kid) but it was just so much fun to splash to the finish, even in the dead of winter!

Sam & Max Hit the Road

Craig — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:45:15 +0000

Sam & Max hit the road is a lesser-known adventure game released by LucasArts. This 2D adventure game follows rabbit Sam and his pal Max the dog (who oddly resembles McGruff the “Take a bite out of crime!” crime dog). The characters make their way through a cartoon world solving puzzles, collecting items, and interating with other characters and environments. The game was actually based on a 1989 comic book. I wonder if anyone actually read it?

Tie-Fighter

Craig — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:36:34 +0000

The game designers really thought about this long and made it. Based on the popular version of X-Wing. You finally get to be a part of the Federation. They finally figured out that there is a huge group of people that want to be part of the bad guys. You have an option of flying the different types of craft that the Federation has in their arsenal. You can fly and the infamous Tie-Fighter, Tie-Fighter, or Darth Vader’s own Tie-Interceptor. Somehow they figure out how to make the Federation’s craft faster and more versatile. A big thumbs up for this game.

X-Wing

Craig — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:31:35 +0000

This by far is the ultimate flight simulator. I am a huge Star Wars fan so this game was the ultimate. The designers put a lot of thought into it. You’ve got to worry about your shields, targeting, and which weapons you want to destroy the enemy with. I can’t count how many times I sat there and thought I was really part of the rebel alliance. You can sit there and pretend you are Luke Skywalker and pretend you’re taking on the Federation.

Major League Baseball 2K5

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:17:01 +0000

If you like baseball, you will love this game. What is really neat about this game is the stats. This game gives you loads of stats that help you throughout the game. Talk about giving the player control, you can even control the way you slide in this game! This baseball game really goes above and beyond what any true baseball fan l would want. The camera angles in this game are fantastic too. You really get a ton of different perspectives and the camera angles. It is just as exciting as watching a game on TV.

Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:00:23 +0000

Search the globe for the ultimate way. Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer is all about hanging 10 in busting the ultimate tricks on the waves around the world. Very similar to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. This game takes a surfing twist to it. Learn to do all the awesome moves that a pro surfer would do. What I find really fun about this game is learning all the tricks and executing them with great combinations.

Justice League Heroes

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:40:28 +0000

Take control of your favorite comic book superheroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Man Hunter, and many more of your favorite in this action adventure videogame. You choose your hero and his/her unique abilities to help save the universe. With an interesting one on two cooperative player combat mode this game doesn’t disappoint any Justice League fan.

Jackass the Game

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:32:48 +0000

Join your buddies Johnny and the Jackass crew for their latest stunts and pranks. You are in charge as you take control of the gang in this interesting concept for a videogame. Get injured doing your stunts as you take control of the crew. This interesting game concept was fun and challenging believe it or not. In my opinion this game is a good rental not purchase.

The Hobbit

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:23:00 +0000

This game introduces you to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Follow the hero Bilbo through Mirkwood Forest to get to Lonely Mountain. On your journey you will acquire items, knowledge, and courage to fight the enemies that you encounter on the way. Come face-to-face with elves, trolls, orcs, spiders, and wolves on your journey to accomplish your mission. Get excited for the story that started it all.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Race to the Rally

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:17:12 +0000

Who doesn’t dream about racing Harley-Davidson’s? This simple motorcycle racing game is great if you’ve ever dreamed about writing on a Harley with your hair blowing in the wind. Are you worthy enough to write a Harley-Davidson? Find out when you can customize your bike and raced coast-to-coast in this motorcycle lovers dream game.

Half-Life

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:09:22 +0000

Deep inside a government research facility is where this game takes place. As a junior research assistant you get caught up in an alien invasion that takes you on a huge adventure. While you have is your intelligence to help you get through the facility as the aliens invades you also stumble upon some weapons to help you out. Your weapons range from crowbars to pistols and grenades to rocket launchers. This game has several modes for you to choose from, multiplayer mode to coperative mode. The action rarely stops with Half-Life.

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

Craig — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:54:19 +0000

The ultimate racing game is back and better than ever! Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec has enhanced graphics, over 150 different types of cars, a rally mode, and prototype automobiles. What is really cool about this game is if you have an Ilink adapter up to six players can race at once. Of course, you need multiple TVs to use this mode but if you have a big game is never been better. The graphics are smooth and attractive. The gameplay is great just like its other two versions. You got to love this one!

Crash Twinsanity

Craig — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:50:35 +0000

Crash is back and ready to play! Your old friend is back from his PlayStation days and joins the company on PlayStation2. In this version of a game Crash teams up with his arch nemesis to try to save the world! With this version of the game you can use your enemy as a weapon and you can become one of four characters to play as. This silliness continues with this game and hopefully you can save the world!

Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2

Craig — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:42:03 +0000

It’s amazing that with all this great technology that come our way over the years that the classics still amuse us. Capcom put together 20 of their game classics for you to sit back and reminisce about yesteryear. What I really like about this set is the fact that there are plenty of multiplayer games so you can grab your buddy and just sit around and play all the games you used to play.

ToeJam & Earl

Craig — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:32:37 +0000

I love this silly game for the Genesis. Help out two music loving aliens named ToeJam & Earl find all the pieces to their spaceship so they can return home in style. With a unique cast of characters like hula girls and nerds this game definitely had its own unique style. With a unique list of tools that you use on your journey likelwings, rocket skates and inner tubes also come a unique list of villains as well like bees, tomato rain and school books. So grab a buddy and sit around to play this ultimately silly game.