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Other M is the latest game in the Metroid series

New ‘Metroid’ a solid game

By Joshua Michaelson | August 31, 2010

RATING: 4/5 This year seems to be the year for Nintendo to strike back. Earlier during E3 they announced several classic franchises that would be returning to the Wii, including "Metroid." "Metroid: Other M," ends up being a mixed bag of "amazing" and...

Old-school feel and timeless value

Old-school feel and timeless value

By Joshua Michaelson | August 25, 2010

The Xbox Live Indie Arcade is definitely a hit-or-miss shop for gamers. Once in a while a little gem shows up, but might be completely overlooked because of its low asking price. "Platformance: Castle Pain" is one of these games. Costing only one dollar,...

Two different thoughts on the ‘Madden’ Series

By Tony Martin and Joshua Michaelson | August 25, 2010

Tony Martin  John Madden football. The name itself conjures up hours upon hours of wasted time on a couch, achy trigger fingers, and countless empty soda cans and half-smoked cigarettes. "Madden" is not only an annual rite of passage, but a cult of gamers...