EGM Review Scores and stuff :D Lulz follow

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175237

^Taken from here.

lair: 6.0, 5.5, 5.0
crispin says the combat system is confusing, and the sixaxis controls don't always work the way they should. lock-on system is also jacked.
greg ford says the camera is frustrating in ground combat. the wide open levels hold a lot of potential but ultimately don't deliver
garnett says it's a "frustrating disappointment" with a few bright spots

mario strikers charged: 7.5, 7.5, 7.5
it's not really a soccer game so much as a hockey game with a soccer-like sheen. it's got body-checking, etc. it's "messier," in that it's more chaotic and arcadey than the gcn game. the new "sidekicks" are awesome, and have their own special moves. the motion-sensing controls add to the gameplay, not f*** it up. "over the top but balanced gameplay"

all pro football: 6.5, 6.5, 7.0
ncaa football 2008: 8.5, 9.0, 8.5
stuntman ignition: 7.5, 7.5, 7.0
dynasty warriors gundam: 6.5, 5.5, 5.0
nascar 08: 6.5, 6.5, 6.5
blue dragon: 6.5, 7.5, 6.5
it has neither strong characters nor gripping storytelling, the battle system is "stellar" but unaccompanied by any sort of interesting plot to hang your hat on. bryan is a bit easier on the story than andrew fitch (who had the lead review), and ray called it "safe."

persona 3: 8.5, 9.5, 9.5 game of the month
guitar hero rocks the 80s: 7.5, 6.0, 6.0
jeanne d'arc: 8.0, 7.0, 8.0
picross ds: 8.5, 8.0, 8.0
brain age 2: 8.0, 7.0, 6.0
heroes of mana: 7.5, 5.5, 6.0
luminous arc: 5.5, 6.0, 6.0

METROID PRIME 3 PREVIEW summary:
- exploration will play a key role, but there will be more shooting. they describe the "lock-on free shooting" that's been covered in many e3 previews. it's allowed developers to make battles more vertically oriented, which egm says works well
- so far, wii controls only add to the experience, not detract.
- the ship plays a big part in the game. acts as a mobile save station you can call to certain parts of a level. aerial combat is hinted at by a few options inside the ship, but nothing confirmed.
- no samus talking, aka confirmation of god's existence

rumors:

- level 5 is going to announce 4 new rpgs at tokyo game show
- squeenix to start remaking dragon quest games starting with dq4 on ds
- microsoft is funnelling all the best 360 parts to the elite model, which is why lower models crap out more
- next def jam game will be better than icon. ea knows it sucked
- io interactive (kane and lynch) making a kids' game
- next james bond game will use call of duty 4 engine

NEXT MONTH: SILENT HILL 5 cover story, with reviews of heavenly sword, battalion wars 2, eternal sonata, castlevania dracula x chronicles, and i'm presuming bioshock since it's in the wrap-up section, along with madden 2008, brave story, and boogie

Four new RPG's from Level 5? Sweet jeebus....Ibacai

Probably PSP+DS bound, maybe the 360 will get a bone. Who knows?

[QUOTE="Ibacai"]Four new RPG's from Level 5? Sweet jeebus....inertk

Probably PSP+DS bound, maybe the 360 will get a bone. Who knows?

[QUOTE="inertk"]

[QUOTE="Ibacai"]Four new RPG's from Level 5? Sweet jeebus....Ibacai

Probably PSP+DS bound, maybe the 360 will get a bone. Who knows?

Oh snap, I forgot about that series.

I'd sacrifice a thousand virgin lambs for another Dark Cloud/Chronicle.

Wow. All of those crappy scores just prove that gaming is going downhill.Miyomatic

Wow. All of those crappy scores just prove that gaming is going downhill.Miyomatic

mario strikers is a decent game. i liked it.

MP3 will be great.

So Lair AND Blue Dragon suck?

I think EGM just aren't fond of dragons.

So, now that the Lair review seems legit. I ask again. Am I the only one who's not surprised at that score ?

So Lair AND Blue Dragon suck?

SpigleyMcCheese

Lair score is around fair/bad judging from the score. While Blue Dragon would be about fair/almost good.

Blue Dragon and Lair flopped?! EGM must really hate dragons! Screw those guys! :evil:

Wow... Doesn't look too good to start next month. Though I should've had a Wii already I've heard nothing but mild plaudits for Mario Strikers: Charged.

the ship plays a big part in the game. acts as a mobile save station you can call to certain parts of a level. aerial combat is hinted at by a few options inside the ship, but nothing confirmed.inertk

:|... :shock: I will bear babies for Retro if true. :D

Damn. I was looking forward to Blue Dragon, too. Hopefully Lost Odyssey does better.Sooshy

so youre not going to get blue dragon based off this persons opoioin maybe you should just buy all your games from basing it on egm reviews.

So, Mario Strikers>Lair,Blue Dragon

Wow, the least hyped exclusive game got the best scores.

[QUOTE="Sooshy"]Damn. I was looking forward to Blue Dragon, too. Hopefully Lost Odyssey does better.xjet039

so youre not going to get blue dragon based off this persons opoioin maybe you should just buy all your games from basing it on egm reviews.

Where is the Bioshock score?

No Bio shock score, thenI call fake.

im buying blue dragon still tis from the creator of FF series the art from dragon ball z 3 discs with a great adavnture

This rumore is stupid; - microsoft is funnelling all the best 360 parts to the elite model, which is why lower models crap out more

The problem I read is that the motherboard was never properly secured. it was being held witht he sides of the console casing itself. Thenwhen it gets to hot the motherboard warps and with enough of this the connection to the gpu get unhinged and cause the red lights.

I'm sure the corrected by adding some screws through the motherboard to keep it more secure and to keep it from warping.

And again this is the edition the BioShock score was to come out and there is nothing on it. Strange