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November 6, 2020November 7, 2020

CRASH BANDICOOT 4 – IT’S ABOUT TIME [Review]: Yes, It Is.

Here we are folks, IT'S ABOUT TIME! It's been close to 20-years -- and about 20 racing games -- since the last mainline addition to the Crash Bandicoot series. Was 20 years worth the wait? Let's find out. Crash has always held a little place in my heart as some of my favorite games on …

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September 5, 2020September 6, 2020

TONY HAWK PRO SKATER 1 + 2 [Review]: We’re Not Worthy!

Almost immediately after hearing about the upcoming release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 my initial excitement slowly became tainted with a bit of sadness and dread. As a massive fan of the series, I couldn't stand to see yet another nail driven into the coffin of the franchise. That's not to say …

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August 13, 2020

PRETENDING I’M A SUPERMAN [Documentary Review]: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story.

On the occasion of the highly anticipated demo release of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remaster tomorrow, yours truly was given the privilege to watch the brand new tie-in documentary, Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpOA1Dr6v8 This doc deals with the beginning of the urban skateboarding culture from …

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October 30, 2019

CALL OF DUTY – MODERN WARFARE [Face-Off Review]: The Hurt Locker.

Being the annual franchise that Call of Duty has become, it was inevitable that a year like 2018 was going to happen. Since the original Modern Warfare in 2007 raised the bar for console shooters with its explosive, blockbuster campaign the series has had to find a way to outdo itself. When the narrative, literally, …

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September 24, 2019

CALL OF DUTY – MODERN WARFARE [Alpha/Beta Review]: Get To The Choppa!!!

Jet packs and magnetic wall running boots all tucked away, boots on the ground is back. So is finally Modern Warfare. And I've had the great pleasure of testing the alpha and two betas for three weekends in total. So what did I learn about this upcoming Call of Duty game? Will this be a …

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June 30, 2019

CRASH TEAM RACING – NITRO FUELED [Race-Off Review]: Vigor & Victory.

Crash Team Racing (CTR) was a game changer for the original PlayStation back in '99. Finally a karting game that could not only challenge the old, Italian plumber but beat him silly at his own game. That ass-whupping was delivered by none other than Crash Bandicoot, Sony's own mascot and their answer to Nintendo's Mario …

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