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May 10, 2013 The Chase Begins - like stepping on a Lego For decades now, Lego bricks have provided kids and adults alike with an outlet for a seemingly endless supply of creative possibilities; if you can imagine it, you can make it with Lego. The same can't be said for developer TT Games' new 3DS title, Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins. In this Lego world, even a ceaseless amount of bricks isn't enough to make the game fun.

May 3, 2013 Motocross Madness is wheel good The Xbox 360-exclusive Motocross Madness may not offer the insanity suggested by its title, but there's no doubt it's a solid, if predictable, entry in the arcade racing genre.

Apr 19, 2013 Check out Battleblock Theater right meow Whether it's Grumpy Cat, Simon's Cat, Maru, or surprised kitty, the world is loaded with famous felines, and many of them are ridiculously adorable in their own way. You haven't seen anything, though, until you check out the cats in Battleblock Theater, a new title exclusive to Xbox Live Arcade.

Apr 9, 2013 Fire Emblem: Awakening a huge triumph It's often difficult to find a video game with a single memorable character or noteworthy relationship. Fire Emblem: Awakening may be as technically-sound as any game released in the last decade, but what makes it such a superb title is that it has an entire cast you're sure to remember long after you're finished playing.

Mar 20, 2013 "Mirror of Fate" shows two sides It seems as if Spanish developer Mercurysteam is cursed to face something even more terrifying than Dracula himself, and that is the wrath of devotees of the storied Castlevania series.

Mar 15, 2013 Praying for change in new God of War If only Kratos were a little more approachable, someone, somewhere, would be a bit more willing to tap him politely on the shoulder and tell him he needs to change things up a bit. With God of War: Ascension, a prequel to the PlayStation trilogy, it's not just the story that's regressing, it's the gameplay.

Feb 26, 2013 "Revengeance" - 10,000 cuts and counting It may not seem like it on the surface, but "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" is a huge gamble for developer Platinum Games and publisher Konami. In today's gun-obsessed video game world, "Revengeance" and its focus on swordplay may be rough around the edges, but it's thoroughly refreshing - and plenty entertaining - all the same.

Feb 5, 2013 "Anarchy Reigns" a chaotic mess There's no better way to describe Platinum Games' new brawler than by simply uttering its title, so here goes - "Anarchy Reigns."

Jan 25, 2013 A delicious slice of "Revengeance" The cut scenes, the script, the sound effects, the exclamation marks, and of course the title all scream "Metal Gear," but "Revengeance," the newest game in the storied series from Hideo Kojima, is something much, much different from past Metal Gear games.

Jan 8, 2013 3DS Games Review The 3DS is officially home to some of the most unique puzzle games in years, and with the release of "Crashmo" and "Fluidity: Spin Cycle," things are only looking better for gamers who are eager to challenge their minds.

Dec 21, 2012 Assassin's Creed 3 needs sharpening Assassin's Creed 3 is the antithesis of so many AAA games released in the 21st century. Yes, it has massive set pieces, superb graphics, and it employs a brand new engine, but its focus on story, stealth, and slow buildup make it a much different beast from the usual blockbusters.

Dec 7, 2012 Forza Horizon realizes epic scope Here's a statement you can stuff under your hood, in your glove box, or wherever else tickles your fancy: the Forza series is the best racing series on consoles today, and the latest title coming off the assembly line, Forza Horizon, further cements its simulation domination.

Nov 23, 2012 Paper Mario: Sticker star wears thin Gamers always knew Halo 3 wasn't going to be the last they would see of the green-armoured Spartan known as Master Chief. What wasn't as obvious was how successful or unsuccessful developer 343 Industries would be taking over a series that until now was lovingly created and crafted by Bungie.

Nov 13, 2012 Halo 4 guns for familiarity Gamers always knew Halo 3 wasn't going to be the last they would see of the green-armoured Spartan known as Master Chief. What wasn't as obvious was how successful or unsuccessful developer 343 Industries would be taking over a series that until now was lovingly created and crafted by Bungie.

Oct 29, 2012 No hope for Resident Evil 6 One of the great things about the Resident Evil series is the way it innovates and isn't afraid to try new things. With Resident Evil 6, things are at a standstill, copying not just other games, but numerous past titles in the series as well.

Oct 10, 2012 Heartfelt "Dust" is unforgettable It's a wonder that expensive, bloated, joyless AAA titles are even being created when you consider a download-only game like Dust: An Elysian Tail exists. This Xbox Live Arcade release packs more emotion, fun, and beauty into its campaign than just about any game released thus far in 2012.

Sept 21, 2012 Not-so-New Super Mario Bros. 2 How much you enjoy New Super Mario Bros. 2 will depend a lot on how much stock you take in a game's originality, because even diehard Super Mario Bros. fans will have a hard time arguing that the new entry in the series could be considered unique.

Aug 22, 2012 Final Fantasy feels the rhythm There have been a lot of failed games in the music and rhythm genre over the past few years, due in no small part to oversaturation. Despite this, Square Enix's quirky new title, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, proves just how great a game can be when it's given a healthy dose of tender loving care.

Aug 10, 2012 "Spec Ops" a fine line It doesn't take long to get a grasp on the overriding theme for Spec Ops: The Line, which is developer Yager's new military shooter. That theme, which is drilled into your brain like a shotgun blast, is simple: you're damned if you do - period.

July 12, 2012 Wii U picture becomes clearer For the second hardware generation in a row, Nintendo is facing an uphill battle when it comes to explaining to consumers what its new console has to offer. And for the second console generation in a row, explaining what the system does seems almost counterintuitive; the games speak for themselves once controller is in hand.

June 22, 2012 Down on the upside of 'Inversion' Have you ever eaten a lousy-tasting hot dog that was made by someone else and thought to yourself "how did they manage to screw that up?" Saber Interactive's new third-person shooter "Inversion" is kind of like that hot dog.

June 1, 2012 Everything new is old again in "Future Soldier" It's been five years since the last Ghost Recon game on consoles, and the famed Tom Clancy series proves beyond a doubt it's the undisputed leader in subtitle synonyms.

May 7, 2012 Latest Ridge Racer nearly self-destructs Ridge Racer: Unbounded simply can't decide what kind of game it is. One minute it's relying on the drifting that the Ridge Racer series has been built on over the years, the next minute it's a silly arcade game in the vein of the "Burnout" series.

Apr 3, 2012 Shoot Many Robots, and not much else The plot for "Shoot Many Robots" - yes, technically there is one - isn't explained through a flashy opening sequence or by way of detailed cutscenes. You learn all you need to know via text snippets that are displayed during loading screens.

Mar 21, 2012 'Dillon' shows us the wimpy, wimpy west The tower defense genre may not be as popular as first person shooter or role-playing games that have saturated the market in recent years, but it's not for lack of quality or entertainment value.

Mar 7, 2012 3DS games a platform for greatness There are a few certainties in life - death, taxes, and retro gaming. The latter in particular will surely never go away, because video gamers are some of the most passionate and loyal fans you'll find anywhere.

Feb 21, 2012 Kirby does some retro dreaming There are a few certainties in life - death, taxes, and retro gaming. The latter in particular will surely never go away, because video gamers are some of the most passionate and loyal fans you'll find anywhere.

Jan 31, 2012 G4 Canada's 2011 Game of the Year Awards 2011 was a stellar year for the video game industry. While the quantity dropped slightly due to projects being delayed or bumped, the quality of the material released into the marketplace was amazing. With so many fantastic games, it has been very difficult to narrow the field down to the best of the best but we have here at G4.

Jan 24, 2012 Fanatec keeps it wheel Few gamers will argue that the number of plastic peripherals available right now sits somewhere between "way too many" and "you have to be kidding me".

Jan 4, 2012 New Zelda gazes beyond the sky Link, the iconic protagonist of the Legend of Zelda series, has taken on a dizzying array of enemies over the last 25 years. Everything from Octoroks and Skulltulas, to the grotesque Ganon and even a dark version of Link himself have been felled by the Master Sword's blade.

Dec 12, 2011 'Rayman Origins' imply-say erfect-pay Rayman creator Michel Ancel deserves a hearty thank you - heck, he deserves a slap on the back and a giant hug - for his latest creation, Rayman Origins.

Nov 29, 2011 'Forza 4' a race anyone can finish By all accounts, it's a wonder simulation games exist at all as a racing sub-genre. Sims feel so niche, with their focus on spending time in virtual garages while tweaking engine and suspension settings, mixing and matching paint jobs and decals, or putting vehicles you spent dozens of hours of work into on the line in a single winner-takes-all race.

Nov 21, 2011 Attack of the Kirby clones There are certain rules in Nintendo-dom that simply can't be broken. Mario jumps, Link swings the Master Sword, Samus shoots from her trusty arm cannon, and Little Mac trains in his pink jumpsuit.

Nov 11, 2011 'Driver: San Francisco' a real treat Driving video games can be separated into two types: simulators, and everything else. The former puts a focus on minute realism, vehicle customization, jaw-dropping graphics and accurate physics. The latter typically throws all of that out the window, and no game proves this point more than Driver: San Francisco.

Oct 26, 2011 Sony uwraps gaming goodness If Sony's Holiday show was any indication, Santa's sack is gonna be full this December. With titles for the PS3 and yet to be released PlayStation Vita, Sony flooded the scene with releases to satisfy any and every gamer.

Oct 12, 2011 Strange journey ends in 'Resistance 3' Few Playstation 3-exclusive series are as memorable as Insomniac Games' "Resistance". The first game was a launch title for the system in 2006 and is still a PS3 standout. The sequel, meanwhile, was mostly well-received but for some, didn't live up to the lofty expectations brought about by its predecessor.

Sept 22, 2011 New 'Call of Juarez' is unforgiveable Every so often, a game comes out that nearly defies explanation; a game that's in a class all its own. One can only wonder how a group of developers managed to put together something so ... mind-boggling.

Aug 29, 2011 A new dimension for iconic 'Halo' As Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary nears its release date, the people in charge of remaking the much beloved classic have more to show fans than a fresh coat of paint in the graphics department. In fact, what the folks at developer 343 Industries showed at the X'11 event in Toronto recently required a pair of 3D glasses.

Aug 19, 2011 X'11 hints at big things to come A lot of Microsoft's focus for the last year or so has been on its new Kinect motion-control system. It's clearly an attempt to take a piece of the casual market that so many other companies covet so dearly.

Aug 9, 2011 Not enough meat in 'Mercenaries' Everyone who finished Resident Evil 4 or 5 was treated to one of the best unlockable features ever put in a video game - the Mercenaries.

July 18, 2011 'Shadows of the Damned' a twisted turn For some people, subtlety is simply not an option. Salvador Dali had his melting clocks and lobster telephones, Robert Plant has his obvious and endless sexual innuendo, and Michael Bay has his extreme close-ups and nonstop explosions.

June 29, 2011 New Transformers game doesn't have the touch No one said it would be easy to follow up the greatest Transformers video game ever made, 2010's "War for Cybertron". If anyone could do it, though, it would be the developers of that game, High Moon Studios, right?

June 17, 2011 New "Red Faction" falls apart There's something to be said for simplicity - a horror movie without all the gore and fancy CGI; a roadster that doesn't need a fancy sound system, heated seats, and power everything; an acoustic guitar and a great voice.

May 19, 2011 'Mortal Kombat' bloody great fun The days of coin-ops are all but gone, but they won't soon be forgotten thanks to games like the new Mortal Kombat, which is a love letter to old-school gamers if ever there was one.

May 12, 2011 'Crysis 2' needs a new plan Despite being set in one of the most renowned cities on the entire planet, Crysis 2 often manages to be about as exciting - and unpredictable - as a trip to the corner store in Newark, New Jersey.

Apr 19, 2011 'Uprising', 'Stacking' polar opposites More than 20 years after the first Contra game was released, gamers get yet another entry in the series in the form of Hard Corps: Uprising. And two-plus decades later, the Contra staples are still there: the Spread Gun, the Konami code, and most importantly, an absolutely punishing difficulty.

Apr 11, 2011 'Gears' begin to turn once again It's been well over two years since Gears of War 2 launched, which is an eternity in gaming terms. How quickly gamers forget about everything that made that blockbuster so great. Horde mode, superb cover mechanics, visceral executions - there was a lot to love about the game.

Mar 21, 2011 'Bulletstorm' brings the bravado Just as every movie can't be Citizen Kane, The Godfather, or The King's Speech, not every video game can be Ico, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, or Half-Life 2.

Feb 23, 2011 'Dead Space 2' screams silently At first glance, Dead Space 2 has everything a horror game needs to be considered great - one of the most harrowing opening sequences ever made for a game, terrifying creatures, amazing lighting and sound effects that will have your pulse racing, and a handful of spectacular setpieces.

Feb 14, 2011 3DS an eye-opener and then some The release of Nintendo's new 3DS handheld is quickly approaching, and believe it or not, Nintendo seems to be doing its best to sell the system short.

Jan 27, 2011 'Majin' pure magic 'Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom', developed by Game Republic, Inc., is many things. It's part platformer, part puzzle adventure, part co-operative action game. Above all, though, it is the ultimate bromance game.

Jan 18, 2011 G4 Canada's 2010 Game of the Year Awards Another year has come and gone and it is time for us to look back at the year that was. Some familiar faces returned and some exciting new ones graced us with their presence. 2010 was a year of unexpected successes and unpredictable flat-out failures. From the best to the worst, we submit our picks for your approval, amusement and a few cheap laughs.

Dec 15, 2010 Newest 'Minis' is big on sharing There have been some great video game rivalries to develop over the years - Ken vs. Ryu, Samus vs. Ridley, Mega Man vs. Dr. Wily, Kratos vs. his smile. The list goes on and on.

Dec 1, 2010 'DJ Hero 2' turns the tables on convention The DJ Hero franchise is to the music game genre what Nirvana was to rock music in the early 90's. Both DJ Hero and Nirvana brought something new and fresh to the table after years of music video game fans and rock fans, respectively, being force-fed the same stuff over and over again.

Nov 17, 2010 Tickled pink with Kirby's new epic There's no denying that Nintendo's playful pink puff of a mascot known as Kirby has sucked for far too long.

Nov 5, 2010 'Limbo' stuck in the middle / Hydro Thunder Hurricane It's happened dozens, if not hundreds of times before: someone tells you about a game that looks amazing, has rock-solid mechanics, and is downright fun as hell to play, but has no multiplayer and only takes about four or five hours to complete. Therefore, the reasoning goes, it's barely worth more than a rental.

Oct 12, 2010 New 'Metroid' not quite super It would be wise to get a few things out of the way right off the bat in regards to the latest game for one of Nintendo's many high-profile series, Metroid: Other M.

Sept 28, 2010 'Reach' a towering achievement It's been quite a ride for the Halo series under the control of developer Bungie, but there is absolutely no doubt that from top to bottom, Halo: Reach stands as the best entry in the series.

Sept 7, 2010 'Sin' sequel formidable but fun Are gamers still interested in earning high scores? Japanese developer Treasure is betting that they are with its latest hardcore shooter, Sin & Punishment: Star Successor.

Aug 25, 2010 'Lost Planet 2' fails big The tagline for Lost Planet 2 is 'kill big'. Turns out Capcom did a spectacular, monumental, and grandiose job at sabotaging its own game, a game that could have been one of the greatest action titles so far in the 21st century.

Aug 6, 2010 A whole other Metroid universe So you've put hundreds of hours into the 'Metroid Prime' series and can name off every boss, every weapon, and the placement of every secret powerup without breaking a sweat. You've scanned everything right down to the tiniest plant species and couldn't imagine another Metroid game without a first-person view. Well, if you're looking forward to the newest entry in the series, 'Metroid: Other M', you'd better forget everything you know and love from the 'Prime' series.

July 5, 2010 Prognosis not good for 'Trauma Team' The critically-lauded 'Trauma Center' series is four games young with the release of 'Trauma Team'. With it borrowing heavily off of popular hospital-based TV dramas like House, ER, and Grey's Anatomy, one could be forgiven for thinking the franchise is already jumping the shark.

June 16, 2010 First taste of 'Crackdown 2' satisfies The original 'Crackdown' was certainly one of the biggest surprises of 2007. Many people originally bought the game simply as a means to gain access to the Halo 3 beta. Yet a large number of people who played it were pleasantly surprised by the new IP that featured superhero-like cops that were able to wreak havoc in an open-world city.

June 2, 2010 New 'Dead to Rights' is so wrong What happens when you mix 'Gears of War', 'Robocop' and every heroic dog ever put on the big screen into one video game?

May 26, 2010 '3D Dot Game Heroes' a one-dimensional homage For those who grew up with a Nintendo Entertainment System and played the original 'Legend of Zelda' in its entirety over and over again, a visit to the original adventure across Hyrule is only a Wii Virtual Console download away.

May 6, 2010 Wario not Ware-ing out his welcome Most gamers know a good game when they play one and will appreciate it till the cows come home by investing hours upon hours into it, defending it from haters, and downloading add-on content.

Apr 27, 2010 Bungie revamps with 'Reach' The newest (and possibly last) Halo game from developer Bungie, 'Reach' and its upcoming multiplayer beta is the current talk of the town for players on Halo 3, and like any Halo game, it has latched onto gamers' minds. This series has dominated Xbox Live for years and it all signs point to it continuing that trend with the upcoming Reach beta. Bungie's last two 'beta' projects have probably garnered more chatter than other full retail releases.

Mar 30, 2010 'No More Heroes 2' a blood-soaked success There's no tip-toeing around it - No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is quite likely the strangest game that will be released in 2010. It has detached heads carrying conversations with the main character, a woman who narrates from a sex club, a boss battle with a football player that takes place in outer space and ... a cat exercise mini-game.

Mar 18, 2010 An ending fit for a god That ash-covered, tattooed, blade-wielding killing machine known as Kratos is back for one last adventure in God of War 3, and fans can rest assured knowing that this is a video game of mammoth proportions. It exceeds every expectation, and does what it's supposed to do perfectly. Jaws will drop and exclamations will be gasped as the ghost of Sparta takes on the most famous of characters from Greek mythology in his quest for revenge.

Mar 11, 2010 Raining on this parade 'Heavy Rain' isn't so much a video game as it is an interactive movie. It's obvious that developer Quantic Dream is attempting to break down, in one fell swoop, the idea of what exactly a video game is and can be.

Mar 5, 2010 New 'Zelda' game lacks real spirit It's not easy being a game in the 'Zelda' canon. Gamers quite simply expect nothing more than utter excellence while playing as that sword-wielding boy in the green outfit.

Feb 5, 2010 'Dark Void' needs a little more filling It doesn't matter what industry you can think of, there's simply no denying the fact that consumers are in general a fickle bunch, and tend to latch onto whatever's popular.

Jan 22, 2010 New 'Army of Two' has split personality It's difficult to argue the immense popularity of co-operative gameplay these days. It's being added to seemingly every other title, spanning what feels like every genre there is.

Jan 14, 2010 Not your everyday assassin Finally! An open-world third person action game set in Italy during the Renaissance, with a storyline that involves everything from the ancient group known as the Knights Templar, to travelling through centuries-old memories using a machine that would fit perfectly in a movie like The Matrix.

Dec 16, 2009 OMGOW - what a collection! Subtlety has never been a strong suit of the God of War series, so we'll just come right out and say it - the God of War Collection for PlayStation 3 is pound-for-pound one of the best deals you can find on any current-generation hardware.

Nov 27, 2009 Bros. slip in new mini-RPG As lighthearted as most games featuring the famous Mario and Luigi are, the handheld RPG games featuring the two Italian plumbers are especially known for their sense of humour, ludicrous plots and memorable characters.

Nov 11, 2009 'Borderlands' wicked in more ways than one Fire up your high-definition console of choice, let Borderlands load, and as the slide guitar from Cage the Elephant's groovy track 'Ain't No Rest for the Wicked' emanates from your speakers, it'll be instantly apparant that this game is going to be quite the departure for Gearbox Software, developers of the sombre Brothers in Arms series.

Oct 26, 2009 'Uncharted 2' a spectacle like every other In a year where holiday gaming blockbusters are surprisingly few and far between, Naughty Dog's 'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' is most certainly a standout. You may not remember it quite so easily once Santa comes around next year, but it's still a game that should make your wish list if you're a PS3 owner.

Oct 13, 2009 Bizarre 'Muramasa' has a certain edge The quirky Wii exclusive 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade' has no right being as addictive as it is. Made by Japanese developer Vanillaware, the game is full of odd characters, nonsensical dialogue, and boss fights that are just plain weird. The combat isn't terribly deep and the RPG elements are shallow.

Sept 15, 2009 Batman flies high in 'Arkham Asylum' The story takes us to the insane asylum from the game's title, where Batman is helping Gotham police escort the Joker after an apparently all-too-easy arrest. Batman is wary from the get-go, wondering why the Joker seemed so easy to capture. It's not long at all before the guano hits the fan and the Joker has escaped deep into Arkham Asylum. It's up to Batman to find him and take him in.

Sept 1, 2009 A retro gaming Complex 'Shadow Complex' comes to the Xbox 360 courtesy of developer Chair Entertainment (makers of 'Undertow') and Gears of War creator Epic Games (which produced the title). Though at first glance it looks like a lot more than a basic run-jump-shoot-collect side-scroller, that's in essence exactly what it is. Think Super Metroid with an extremely glossy coat of paint.

Aug 19, 2009 'Dark Corners' worth exploring Epic Games has done something a little different with its newest downloadable add-on pack for its Xbox 360-exclusive hit 'Gears of War 2'. The 'Dark Corners' DLC doesn't just include new maps (seven, to be exact), it also includes a deleted scene from the campaign mode.

July 14, 2009 Handheld 'Guitar Hero' loses lustre Before the current Battle of the Peripherals being waged in living rooms across the world, music games were a lot more simple. Before drums and turntables, gamers would rock out with one instrument and one instrument only - the guitar.

June 22, 2009 'inFAMOUS' is exCELLENT inFamous starts mysteriously enough. Set inside the fictional Empire City, the game begins with a massive explosion that levels the entire city. The main character, Cole, wakes up with electrical powers that he has no idea how he got.

June 11, 2009 'ExciteBots' equals excellence For those who may have missed that gem, fret not. 'ExciteBots: Trick Racing', the spiritual successor to Excite Truck, has been released for the Wii, and is developed by Monster Games, the developer of the original.

May 26, 2009 'Pikmin' as stunning as it ever was It's not shocking to find a select number of games every year that are completely underrated. These releases aren't usually given a lot of fanfare compared to other AAA games, but are critically acclaimed and loved by the relatively small number of people who end up playing them.

May 8, 2009 'Riddick' assaults a new generation of gamers With such an intriguing video game alter ego, it's a mystery why Vin Diesel would ever want to go back to the big screen and rehash his character in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, or any other for that matter.

April 8, 2009 'Killzone 2' is a beast with beauty If it's one video game genre that seems to get more attention than any other, it's the first person shooter genre. It seems every developer on the planet is looking for the next big FPS.

March 16, 2009 The good, the bad, and the Evil There's a lot of talk about how the Resident Evil series has moved away from its 'survival horror' roots. The games in the series are now less about hoarding what little ammo you can find, taking out slow, plodding zombies, and solving strange environmental puzzles, and more about bigger weapons, epic battles and extremely smart enemies.

March 3, 2009 Damned good Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned is without a doubt some of the best downloadable content to come out in a long time and definitely worth the price of admission.

Dec 15, 2008 Nothing new to see with 'City Folk' LittleBigPlanet begins simply enough. You're introduced to the game's protagonist - the endlessly adorable Sackboy - and then whisked off to the first of several levels. The first few act as training, teaching you how to do things like jump, grab, and fly, but you're quickly thrust into the real levels, where you begin amassing stickers, costumes, vehicles and other items.

Nov 17, 2008 LittleBigPlanet is just heavenly LittleBigPlanet begins simply enough. You're introduced to the game's protagonist - the endlessly adorable Sackboy - and then whisked off to the first of several levels. The first few act as training, teaching you how to do things like jump, grab, and fly, but you're quickly thrust into the real levels, where you begin amassing stickers, costumes, vehicles and other items.

Nov 7, 2008 War rages; 'Gears 2' reigns supreme To say that the original Gears of War was important for the Xbox 360 would be an understatement the size of a Brumak. 'Gears' was going head-to-head not just with other AAA games that year, but with two brand new consoles from Sony and Nintendo, the Playstation 3 and Wii, respectively.

Nov 3, 2008 'Fable 2' an extraordinary tale Is the Xbox 360-exclusive Fable 2 worthy of being one of those games that you spend your hard-earned money on this holiday, or can it wait until a much slower time in the gaming world? Or should it be skipped altogether? We'll try to answer that right now.

Oct 9, 2008 Pure racing bliss In an industry where sequels are usually king and many publishers prefer to stick with what's safe, it's good to know that gamers can still be treated to a real sleeper hit every once in a while.

Oct 3, 2008 LittleBigPlanet a masterpiece in the making; SOCOM only so-so It's always a treat to walk into a grocery store and spy a 'free samples' table set up. You get to try something for free, pretend you're interested in buying some of whatever it is and walk away with no further commitment.

Sept 15, 2008 Two remakes and an original For gamers, summer usually means several months of lackluster titles, or a complete lack of games altogether. Thankfully, with every major home console currently embracing inexpensive downloadable games, and plenty of developers eager to take advantage of this opportunity to show their wares, gamers are the biggest winners.

Aug 26, 2008 'Too Human' too addictive The following is a game review for the new Xbox 360-exclusive action game 'Too Human'. It isn't a review of the development cycle of the game. It isn't a review of the developers who made the game at Silicon Knights, and it most certainly isn't a review of Silicon Knights' president and current whipping boy of gamers the world over, Denis Dyack.

July 31, 2008 Patience a virtue with stellar 'Ninja Gaiden II' For anyone who has ever played a Ninja Gaiden game (yes, even the ones released on the NES years ago), it's no secret that they're difficult. Very, very difficult. But that's not a bad thing. It's almost a badge of honour players wear when they manage to complete one of these bad boys.

July 16, 2008 A Solid contender for game of the year Solid, Otacon, Meryl, and the rest of the gang in the Metal Gear series all make it out one last time for the epic finale on the Playstation 3, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

April 30, 2008 A Prologue to greatness on PS3 It's not surprising that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue had plenty of detractors before it was released. From a typical gamer's perspective, it looked like they were being asked to pay a good chunk of change for what sounded like a demo, which are typically released every week free of charge.

April 25, 2008 One for the ages, one for the aged on 360's Arcade There's no need to dance around the fact that Ikaruga is quite possibly the best game on Xbox Live Arcade, as well as the most difficult. This gem first appeared in 1995 on the Dreamcast and later appeared on the GameCube.

March 25, 2008 New 'Rainbow' is sinfully good What could have been a simple expansion pack for the latest Rainbow Six adventure has turned out to be a full-blown sequel, and instead of feeling like we're just getting a rehash of what happened in Vegas back in 2006, it feels like a whole new game.

March 12, 2008 'Rainbow' rocks Vegas again The way the developers of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 talk, you'd think the upcoming sequel to last year's hit would be taking place in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love.

February 16, 2008 Turok makes a thundering return The new Turok is simplicity at its finest, right down to its name. If you enjoy A) shooting guns or B) dinosaurs, then you owe it to yourself to give this game a try.

February 15, 2008 Doomed to the bargain bin It's rare for a game sequel to get things so wrong as in Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom. Whereas previous entries in the series had you controlling several troops in a real-time strategy setting, 'CoD' has you controlling one character in a hack n' slash (and I use that term loosely) free-for-all, with some role-playing elements scattered here and there.

February 12, 2008 Wii ready to host a massive Brawl The brawl to end them all? A video game tagline may never be so fitting. G4 Tech TV Canada had a chance to sit down and play a near-final build of Nintendo's 'Super Smash Bros. Brawl', the latest in the series of uber-popular fighters, and it's shaping up to be an insanely fun, mind-bogglingly huge title.

February 06, 2008 The List's 4 surefire Xbox Live Arcade games G4 TechTV Canada had a chance to sit down with a a number of newly- or soon-to-be-released Xbox Live Arcade games recently and came away so thoroughly impressed, we had to list 'em all off for you. Here are four games that are sure to be hits in 2008.

January 18, 2008 The List's Most Anticipated Games of 2008 It was a banner year for video games in 2007, but 2008 could easily give it a run for its money with some of the most anticipated games in recent memory. But besides the blockbusters that everyone that doesn't live on the moon is aware of, there are plenty of smaller games that should gain a lot of attention in the next 12 months.

January 09, 2008 G4 Canada’s Game of the Year Awards So there was quite a lot to plow through in 2007 and the holiday period especially had game reviewers pulling their hair out when their hands weren't attached to their controllers, but G4 Canada's John Powell and Daniel Barron have crowned winners in several Game-of-the-Year categories

December 02, 2007 Zombies and crossbows and wars, oh my! Well, this Christmas, it looks like shooter fans will be going into overdrive with all kinds of choices on the Wii. Here is a quick run through of three of the most high profile shooters you'll find for the holidays.

November 30, 2007 The Lists guide to holiday game shopping As a gamer who spent many Christmases and birthdays trying to explain the nuances of why the Xbox is good and the N-Gage is bad to a less-than-informed mother, I understand that it isn't easy for a non-gamer to simply walk into a store and know the difference between a good game and a bad one. Which is why I have decided to write a very simple and very specific guide to what is a good bet for your gaming daughter or son, and what to avoid at all costs.

November 30, 2007 'Contra 4' one of the best DS games yet Contra 4 is a return to the side-scrolling style of the first three games in the series. It's pure 2D shoot-'em-up fun from beginning to end, and it barely lets up for even a moment through its nine levels.

November 24, 2007 Super Mario Galaxy' flies high Super Mario Galaxy is not perfect. In fact, it's not Game of the Year. Nonetheless, it dishes out massive doses of platforming fun, making it an easy recommendation for anyone who owns a Wii and knows a thing or two about gaming.

November 20, 2007 A LoLo for the 21st century Third party developers take notice: it is possible to make games for Nintendo's Wii that aren't A) pathetic ports with even more pathetic controls or B) mindless minigame collections.

November 14, 2007 Where to now, Mega Man? It's the 20th anniversary of the Mega Man series this year, and it seems ironic that the game to celebrate this milestone does nothing new to add to the series.

October 25, 2007 A web-slingingly good time Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is easy. Some may say a little too easy. In fact, I'm still not sure if it's actually possible to die and end your game in 'FoF', but it really doesn't matter. Because this game is all about non-stop action, awesome, high-flying moves and one-liners that will have you laughing out loud.

October 17, 2007 The Top 5 Zelda games With the release of the latest Legend of Zelda game - Phantom Hourglass for Nintendo DS - I thought it was the perfect time to rate the top Zelda games ever made. I'll tell you right now that you'll notice a glaring omission here, that being Ocarina of Time. I'll tell you now that I never did finish that game, though for what it's worth I have had more fun with a lot of the other titles in the series on my list.

October 12, 2007 Mini-Zelda a fun little romp In true Nintendo fashion, the company waited quite a long time for a brand new Zelda title to appear on the DS. With the exception of Twilight Princess, fans have always been forced to wait patiently for Zelda games to appear on new Nintendo systems. But is Phantom Hourglass worth the wait?

October 05, 2007 Three best and worst things about Halo 3 With Halo 3 finally getting released, I thought I'd take some time to look back at the three best and three worst things about this year's biggest gaming release. It's not the best game to be released (and there's a lot more competition coming in the months before January), but there's always plenty to say about the Halo world.

October 03, 2007 ‘Halo 3’ a powerful online force Halo 3 is finally here, and the fight is far finished, folks.

October 01, 2007 The sky’s the limit in ‘Warhawk’ It seems the open skies are where it's at for online gaming. Warhawk is the Playstation 3's first big online-only game, and the first game to truly show how robust Sony's Playstation Network can be.

September 21, 2007 Top five video game movies Movies and games. Games and movies. History tells us they don't go together quite as well as peanut butter and jelly or Mario and Luigi, but that won't stop film studios from making 'em, though.

September 14, 2007 'Lair' nothing more than a four-letter word Lair is not an epic. More accurately, it is a failure of epic proportions. What was supposed to be one of the first huge Playstation 3 exclusives to prove that this mammoth system was worth its weight in pixels, instead has become easily one of the worst games that the 'next generation' of games has to offer.

September 10, 2007 NHL 2K8 sticks it to the pros The NHL is going through all kinds of changes. New superstars like Crosby, Ovechkin and the Staal brothers are quickly making their mark on the ice. New features like the shootout, and the dropping of old rules like the two-line pass are changing the way the game is played. And new uniforms are popping up faster than Leafs haters in Ottawa.

September 06, 2007 The Top 5 Offline Multiplayer Games of All Time With the release of Halo 3 inching ever-closer, I thought it would make sense to write a 'Best Of' list of the top multiplayer games of all-time. To switch things up a bit, though, I wanted to list the best games that DIDN'T have any online capabilities. Just a split screen or link cable seperating the men from the boys (and girls from the women).

 

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