Rating:10

Shadow of the Colossus

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | PS2

Legendary

This game is not so much a game as it is an experience. Sure you control the hero throughout the adventure, but this really isn't about playing the game. It is about experiencing the game. It's odd to describe, but th... Read Full Review

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Rating:7

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

Capcom! You do it everytime.

I wasn't entirely sold on Lost Planet, but I borrowed it from a friend when he was finished with it. The game isn't incredibly hard, unless you play in the highest difficulty, nor is the game incredibly long. The shini... Read Full Review

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Rating:6.5

Hitman: Blood Money

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

Back for more.

I still love Hitman 2, but this game brings the series to a new level of action and immersion. I was glad to be back in the shoes of 47, but to be honest it was just like playing any other hitman game--only with better ... Read Full Review

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Rating:9.5

Gears of War

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

Damn!

I wasn't convinced about this game until I saw it in action. The graphics are simply astonishing and the gameplay is very intuitive and it is such a nice break from the first person view point. I remember my first run ... Read Full Review

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Rating:7

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

This game is so great and so awful at the same time.

The game looks great. It feels right when you jump into TES for the fourth time to battle the demons of oblivion, but for me just like with Morrowind I felt something still missing that I hadn't felt since Daggerfall. ... Read Full Review

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Rating:8

Alien Hominid HD

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

This video game is like visual crack.

I love this stupid game. It's so mindless, rad and hilarious. It's easy enough to get through, but hard enough to get good at that it kept my interest. It's my favorite XBL game by far (I'm sorry Castlevania). The gr... Read Full Review

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Rating:7.5

Dead Rising

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

Hilarious and solid.

I couldn't wait for this game to come out, and then it came out and I couldn't wait to play through it a second time to do all the things I didn't have time to do the first time. If you don't like replaying games then d... Read Full Review

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Rating:8.5

Viva Pinata

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

CUTE!

This game is so fun. It just kept sucking up hour after hour and I didn't even care. I can't wait to let my son play this when he gets old enough, although I'm sure it will just remain a guilty pleasure of mine. The g... Read Full Review

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Rating:9.5

BioShock

By theemptyquiver | Review Date: Aug 22, 2007 | X360

Worth the wait.

There are definately enough amazing things about Bioshock and Rapture to make me keep coming back for more, but it isn't perfect. The graphics are stellar. The A.I. is vicious and reacts in unpredictable manners, but s... Read Full Review

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