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Ms. Splosion Man Review: Shoes, Meat and The Macarena

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Adam Woolcott

Though I have a soft spot for The Maw, Twisted Pixel rose to fame with 2009’s Splosion Man. Splosion Man is an… unusual platformer that merged a simple gameplay concept (blowing yourself up, over and over) with intense challenges (navigating brutal stretches that are almost rhythm-based in design). Two years later, the Splosion Man franchise returns with Ms. Splosion Man – a game that builds up the original game in some very good ways. In fact, it’s easily stated that MSM is even crazier than the first game, in almost every way. With lengthy single and multiplayer options and tons of unlockables, Ms. Splosion Man also ranks as one of the deepest games on Xbox Live Arcade, making it a great buy for 800 Microsoft Points ($10). Just keep in mind that the game demands much from everyone… from start to finish. (more…)

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InFamous 2 Review: InFamous Harder!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by John Llewellyn Martin

It’s good to be bad. But sometimes, it can also be badass to be so good. Sucker Punch’s sequel to 2009’s InFamous delivers on all fronts with its spectacular graphics, gameplay, and story. Gone is the original voice actor for Cole, the one who eats gravel for breakfast, lunch, and presumably dinner. We have a new Cole who sounds closer to a gruff version of Jay from Kevin Smith’s Askewniverse. Perhaps coincidentally, Cole’s new character model also happens to look a lot like a battle-scarred Jason Mewes. Once you’ve taken in all of the graphical and audible changes, the game bounds through the introduction and pulls a Samus Aran, wiping you clean of all but your most rudimentary powers. While this was a big annoyance, regaining powers helped me make the push through the game, dangling a carrot of electro-destruction in front of my face. (more…)

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Alice: Madness Returns Review: Almost the Nightmare of Your Dreams

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Chris Urie

mad·ness, Noun
1. The state of being mentally ill, esp. severely.
2. Extremely foolish behavior.
3. The state of that grayish-pink thing in American McGee’s skull casing.

Only once before has American McGee dared to present an intriguing new spin on the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. Alice: Madness Returns dives back into a nightmarish Wonderland where the very fabric of poor Alice’s mind is being torn asunder from overly long levels and a maddening lack of story. Let’s see if American McGee is insane. I certainly think so. (more…)

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Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 15

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Warp Zoned Staff

The Summer heat is definitely making everyone delirious in Episode 15 of the Warp Zoned Podcast. Podcast Producer Ryan Littlefield is joined by Editor-in-Chief John Scalzo, News Editor Mike Gutierrez, Senior Editor Nicole Kline and Contributing Writer Chris Urie in a show for the ages! The group ping pongs from topic-to-topic including…

  • what they’re playing;
  • what they think of EA’s plan to close down a dozen multiplayer servers in August and if such a practice will continue after “online pass” codes become the norm;
  • and how every game gets a big special edition these days.

If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the podcast as everyone seems to be a little off balance. So listen to Episode 15 of the Warp Zoned Podcast, if you think you’re up to it. And don’t forget to send in your questions and comments to mailbag [at] warpzoned [dot] com or mention us on Twitter (@WarpZoned)!

Download Episode 15 Now.

And be sure to check back next week for Episode 16!

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Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Beta Impressions: I Miss Being Among Thieves

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Nicole Kline

The beta for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception has come and gone, with a slew of new features, weapons, maps, and characters. The concept of multiplayer in the Uncharted series started in 2009 with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and it’s clear that Naughty Dog has come a long way since then. But has all of their experience and hard work resulted in an improvement? Or is this series going to end up as another name on a long list of generic shooters? (more…)

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Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 14

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Warp Zoned Staff

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Warp Zoned Podcast! Experience the full awesomeness as News Editor Mike Gutierrez, Senior Editor Nicole Kline, and Podcast Producer Ryan Littlefield are joined by Editor-in-Chief John Scalzo and Contributing Writer Chris Urie! The team discusses Sony’s recently revealed PSN Pass, and how they think it will effect the gaming community. What’s their final verdict? Are online passes the boon or bane of the industry? Find out on Episode 14 of the Warp Zoned Podcast, and don’t forget to send in your questions and comments to mailbag [at] warpzoned [dot] com!

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And be sure to check back next week for Episode 15!

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Review: Revisiting the Temple of Time

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ryan Littlefield

Remember the first time you ever saw the Deku Tree? Remember how immersive Hyrule felt, with 64-bit graphics so realistic and detailed that you imagined you were actually inside Dodongo’s Cavern? Remember how pissed off you got with the Water Temple, how you couldn’t find that one last Small Key you needed to retrieve the Boss Key? It’s time to journey backwards a decade and a half to rediscover everything that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time held, and to experience the game in sleek, polished 3D. (more…)

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Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 13

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Warp Zoned Staff

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Warp Zoned podcast! Mike Gutierrez, Nicole Kline, Ryan Littlefield, and Adam Woolcott tackle some of the most important news, starting with what they’ve been playing, moving on to the big regime change at Sony, and ending with Nintendo’s folly with Operation Rainfall. They keep the tangents to a minimum, focusing mostly on ridiculous peripheries for the Wii. You’ll find yourself looking for the “ep” key when you listen to Episode 13, the first of the Fabula Nova Crystallis series!

Download Episode 13 Now.

And be sure to check back next week for Episode 14!

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