Supreme Commander 2 (PC) - A Review

The Good: Nicely-paced action and manageable controls.
The Bad: Unit path-finding is clunky.

Summary: GasPowered Games and Square Enix have released the sequel to their 2007 RTS-hit, Supreme Commander, aptly named 'Supreme Commander 2'. SC2 has streamlined the entire gameplay experience, but will veteran players take hold of these changes? Read our full review, After the Break!

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FIFA 10 Ultimate Team (X360) - A Review

The Good: Increases the lifespan of FIFA 10.
The Bad: The auction house system just doesn't work. Also, better North american support for special packs would be nice.

Summary: EA Sports recently released their yearly DLC addition to the FIFA 10 franchise with their new 'Ultimate Team' and we got our hands on it. Does Ultimate Team take home the tournament cup or does it get knocked out in the first round? Check out our full review, After the Break!

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Turtle Beach Ear Force X41 - A Review

The Good: Great virtual surround sound, good separation of game audio and chat audio, comfortable.
The Bad: Relies on AAA batteries.

Summary: Turtle Beach has brought out the successor to their popular Ear Force X4 wireless Xbox 360 headset with the new Ear Force X41 model. The unit features 2.4 GHz communications as well as a host of new features. Is it worth the $200 dollars? Find out, After the Break!

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Crime Scene (DS) - A Review

The Good: Wide array of tools and mini games help make it feel like a real crime scene investigation
The Bad: On the job training can be frustrating along with trial and error game play

Summary: South Peak Games brings us another occupational game, this time for the DS, called Crime Scene. Does Crime Scene win a place in our hearts or is it dead on arrival? Find out with our full review, After The Break!

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Heavy Rain (PS3) - A Review

The Good: Epic story, tons of options to choose from, and impressive design.
The Bad: The movement controls are funky and the voice acting is often horrible.

Summary: We got our hands on a copy of SONY and Quantic Dream's epic PlayStation 3 title - Heavy Rain. Will this interactive video game/movie make the grade or get left out in the rain? Find out in our full review, After the Break!

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Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Gaming Keyboard - A Review

The Good: Great design, fast response time, tons of options.
The Bad: Caps lock button too easy to hit and backlight not strong enough.

Summary: We got our hands on Microsoft's new Sidewinder X4 gaming keyboard. Featuring a complex new anti-ghosting technology as well as multiple profiles on a middle-of-the-road price point, will it live up to the hype or does it get thrown in the closet? Check out our full review, after the break!

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The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom (Xbox 360) - A Review

The Good: Fantastic presentation and art direction, great music and game play.
The Bad: Some puzzles can be frustrating to figure out.

Summary: 2K Play and The Odd Gentlemen invite us into their strange and wonderful world to enjoy The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom on the Xbox LIVE Arcade. Does P.B. Winterbottom have what it takes to keep our attention, or is it just a bad slice of pie? Find out with our full review, After the Break!

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Aliens vs Predator (PC) - A Review

The Good: Good use of claustrophobic interior spaces, killing moves, multiplayer matches.
The Bad: Clunky controls, spotty level design, and a multitude of minor annoyances.

Summary: SEGA and Rebellion attempt to revive the Aliens vs Predator franchise with the aptly titled, Aliens vs Predator. Unfortunately, while the game definitely has some fun moments, there are a myriad of problems holding it back from its place in the annals of gaming history - Read our full review, After the Break!

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SteelSeries 9HD Gaming Surface Review

The Good: Smooth surface, flexible body, non-skid base.
The Bad: The entire surface of my desk is not made of the SteelSeries 9HD gaming surface.

Summary: The SteelSeries 9HD gaming surface provides an incredible gaming area for your mouse to glide upon. Its attractive design and non-skid base further increase its usefulness. Read our full review, After the Break!

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Fast Food Panic (Wii) - A Review

The Good: Nice presentation with a lot of mini games for multiplayer.
The Bad: Not a lot of food variety and lackluster controls.

Summary: SouthPeak Games brings us another entry into the Wii cooking game genre, Fast Food Panic! Will Fast Food Panic score high marks with our gluttonous food critic, or be shut down for health violations from the health department? Find out, After the Break!

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BioShock 2 (Xbox 360) - A Review

The Good: Same great gameplay as the original, great environments, and beautiful sound track and score.
The Bad: Storyline is somewhat convoluted, feels more like an expansion than an actual sequel.

Summary: 2K Games sends us back to Rapture ten years after the events of the original game with BioShock 2. Does Bioshock 2 hold water and live up to it’s predecessor’s reputation, or does it sink to the bottom of the ocean to rust in Davey Jones’s Locker? Find out with our complete review, After the Break!

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Darksiders (PS3) - A Review

The Good: Great action, interesting story, graphic novel feel.
The Bad: The camera can give you headaches and shadow arenas can really drag down the experience.

Summary: THQ and Vigil games send players straight into a war between heaven and hell with Darksiders. We got our hands on the PS3 version and rode right into the fire. Does Darksiders end up restoring the balance or does it end up destroying the world? Check out our full review, After the Break!

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Star Trek Online (PC) - A Review

The Good: Pretty visuals, fun space combat, good ship and character customization.
The Bad: Mission repetition, lack of connecting storyline.

Summary: Cryptic Studios has brought the world of Star Trek to life in their latest MMO, Star Trek Online. The game features a ton of customization in terms of your gameplay style and pretty visuals to boot - But, is the experience really 'Trek' or is it merely a holodeck facsimile? Find out, After the Break!

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