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DailyGame PS3, PS2 and PSP Reviews Archive

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Review

11/10/09

If you judge it as the kids game it is, this is one of the most entertaining movie-based games around.

Brutal Legend Review

11/08/09

It's visually pretty and looks good on paper, but it packs too many gameplay features into a single, incoherent package.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

10/13/09

Nathan Drake is back for more, but the focus on adventure over gunplay makes the sequel dramatically different.

LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition Review

09/23/09

Still an incredible (and incredibly empowering) game, this GOTY build has extras aplenty for franchise newbies.

GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra Review

09/15/09

If you don't have anything nice to say, then ... don't hesitate to join in badmouthing this horrible licensed game.

The Beatles: Rock Band Review

09/09/09

The game's got style and song quality in spades, but its ease and brevity may surprise a few would-be Beatles.

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Review

08/05/09

A great story, great acting and gameplay improvements from the original make the Old West genre proud.

Red Faction: Guerrilla Review

07/29/09

The industry's best in-game destruction can't make up for a few shortcomings, but frankly, we don't care.

The Bigs 2 Review

07/28/09

Enjoyable arcade-style baseball that's deep enough to keep you interested and not overwhelmed in minutia.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Review

07/19/09

The pseudo sequel to the films is both fun and avoids destroying our fond memories from the 1980s.

Fight Night Round 4 Review

07/12/09

With some gameplay tweaks and an updated engine, Fight Night proves it's once again a title contender.

Flower PS3 Review

06/22/09

Controlling a flower petal on the wind may sound boring, but it provides a moment of Zen that gamers need.

UFC 2009 Undisputed Review

06/10/09

Even a reviewer who doesn't normally like UFC gives THQ's latest brawler high marks for execution and design.

InFamous Review

06/01/09

Sly Cooper's keepers create a good open-world adult game, but it's far too repetitive for its own good.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Review

05/28/09

The game's as fun as you make it, so put aside your mind and go gather a mad amount of loot.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Review

05/27/09

A masterful blend of action and RPG-lite elements that still makes gamers feel like a super (anti?) hero.

Monsters vs. Aliens Review

05/13/09

Even though it feels like a series of minigames, the resulting game is an entertaining escapde for kids.

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Review

05/10/09

Ubisoft's new air combat game comes out swinging, but it only connects with a few solid punches.

Legends of Wrestlemania Review

05/03/09

I used to be a Hulkamaniac and love the sport. This game body slammed some of those fond memories.

The Godfather 2 Review

04/29/09

The shooter gets a new strategic mode and view, but does it really add that much to the experience?

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Review

03/31/09

Alma's back, along with clone-like soldiers and a suddenly crutch-like slow-motion ability.

Prince of Persia Review

01/19/09

The Prince's first next-gen outing is fun and even relaxing at times, but overall it's a little disappointing.

Motorstorm: Pacific Rift Review

12/29/08

An improvement in every way, it's bigger, badder and better than the PS3 launch game that spawned it.

Midnight Club Los Angeles Review

12/29/08

Some interesting gameplay decisions, but enough "old school" tricks to frustrate gamers looking for more.

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Review

12/29/08

Basically an action RPG "lite," it's a breath of fresh air in some respects, but needs a good breeze in others.

Buzz! Master Quiz Review

12/16/08

The PSP's simple quiz game is perfect for a quick subway ride or a few pre-sleep minutes of playtime.

James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace Review

12/09/08

It's fun, but it only lasts a few hours, and the basics that inspire it are shaken, not stirred.

Guitar Hero: World Tour Review

12/07/08

A few music creation and presentation snafus can't keep the latest Guitar Hero outing from rocking.

Armored Core: For Answer Review

12/07/08

The game looks good and plays well, but it definitely has a feel that's not for everyone.

LittleBigPlanet Review

12/07/08

No other title on the PS3 has the same "pick up and play" and family appeal as this does.

SOCOM: Confrontation Review

12/02/08

Although familiar to SOCOM vets, this PS3 debut has more than its share of hiccups yet remains fun.

Far Cry 2 Review

11/26/08

The open-world concept is well done, but there's too much walking around without things to shoot.

Mirror's Edge Review

11/21/08

Very stylistic, intense and creative, but not enough replayability to justify its price, and too hard for most.

Need for Speed Undercover Review

11/18/08

It's great to see the police pursuits return, but the gameplay seems borrowed and incomplete.

NBA 2K9 Review

11/18/08

Still the best NBA game you can play, but the lack of new features prevents it from being a slam dunk.

Fallout 3 Review

11/16/08

Bethesda strikes gold with another deep RPG, this one sci-fi in tone and very different from Oblivion.

BioShock PS3 Review

11/15/08

The one-time Xbox 360 exclusive hits the PS3 looking better than ever and playing just as well.

Resistance 2 Review

11/11/08

The scale is impressive, but the offline aspects suffer from some tedious last-gen issues.

Tom Clancy's EndWar Review

11/04/08

Ubisoft's newest game is not only fun, but it blows away every stereotype about RTS on a console.

NHL 2K9 Review

10/23/08

The hockey series heads back to the ice, but its new arcade style earns nothing but an icy reception.

Yakuza 2 Review

10/23/08

The PS2 game hits North America two years late, but it's a worthy sequel that stands on its own.

Brother's in Arms: Hell's Highway Review

10/15/08

Flawed squads and a bad suppression system undo its historical and voice acting achievements.

Dead Space Review

10/14/08

EA's experiment with a new genre and franchise delivers the goods in just about every way.

Fracture Review

10/06/08

LucasArts' ground deforming shooter introduces fun new gameplay, even if it does get repetitive.

PURE Review

10/05/08

ATV racing alone has never looked or sounded this good, and there are only a couple of backfires.

Guitar Hero: World Tour Preview (PS3, Xbox 360)

09/16/08

The focus on guitars is gone. We've been hands-on with all the instruments, and they rock.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Review

09/15/08

As Star Wars canon, the game does almost nothing wrong. As a game, though, it has some miscues.

Phantasy Star Portable Preview

09/11/08

SEGA's return to the PSO universe could be the shot in the arm the PSP needs in North America.

Civilization Revolution Review

09/09/08

Sid Meier has credibility for a reason. This is the best RTS we've played on a console, bar none.

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Review

09/05/08

Blowing stuff up with a buddy rocks, but some gameplay and AI issues can't help but detract from this one.

Soul Calibur IV Review

09/04/08

The gameplay is really more of the same, but when you're talking about this franchise, that's not all bad.

Killzone 2 Multiplayer Preview

08/21/08

We get down and dirty with the multiplayer modes from one of the PS3's system sellers for 2009.

Pure Preview

08/21/08

While many publishers focus on race cars and 4x4s, Disney decides to tackle next-gen ATV racing.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Preview

08/19/08

This promising game has as much personality and polish as the first movie. And no, it's not dead.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Preview

08/18/08

The long-awaited Dark Side game is shaping up to be well worth the wait, Star Wars fan or not.

Dead Space Preview: The Environments

08/09/08

In this preview, we take a detailed look at the level design that helps make Dead Space scary.

Overlord: Raising Hell Review

08/04/08

Bossing around minions on the PS3 doesn't get old, but the "improvements" just cover up lingering issues.

Space Invaders Extreme Review

07/27/08

The five-stage game has some nice updates for a storied franchise, making this a worthy chapter.

Battlefield: Bad Company Review

07/22/08

Battlefield eschews its traditional multiplayer-only focus for a single-player story too, and we couldn't be happier.

Top Spin 3 Review

07/22/08

The tennis series makes a decidedly sim-like change, stumbling through a difficulty double fault along the way.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Preview

07/10/08

The action RPG sequel is on the way, this time for PS3 and Xbox 360. So far, so good, but there's work ahead.

WALL*E The Video Game Review

07/09/08

The game's an average platformer, but the license is well used, and the characters are fun.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES Review

07/04/08

You don't often see a mix of turn-based RPG and dating game. This niche title from Atlus pulls it off.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review

06/27/08

Even franchise skeptics would be proud to call this game their own.

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit Review

06/27/08

The anime-steeped fighter is great for fans, but less compelling for others.

The Incredible Hulk Video Game Review

06/19/08

The Hulk may smash objects, but his gameplay doesn't smash up the boredom.

Kung Fu Panda Review

06/18/08

Unlike most tie-ins, this game's actually fun, although more for kids than adults.

Don King Presents Prizefighter: Interview with Don King

06/09/08

Don King can dish out some crazy quotes, even when talking about video games.

SingStar PS3 Review

06/07/08

Never doubt the power of karaoke, but debate its uniqueness all you want.

Developer Interview: Fracture for PS3, Xbox 360

06/06/08

We get the Q&A lowdown about LucasArts' world-deforming game.

The Bourne Conspiracy Review

06/03/08

This is one licensed game that is actually quite fun, although it does have some minor snafus.

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) Review

06/02/08

The most anticipated game of the past five years lives up to the hype, maybe even exceeds it.

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.: Storyline and Fictional History

05/22/08

Ubisoft today released two new in-game screenshots for H.A.W.X., its aerial combat game set in the near future, but buried among the screens was an impressively detailed document highlighting the incredible Tom Clancy-esque backstory of the game, as well as the storyline that the game will follow when it releases on PS3 and Xbox 360. For your reading pleasure, we have included the entire document below, complemented by the two....

Metal Gear Solid Online PS3 Beta: Final Impressions

05/16/08

The Metal Gear Solid Online Beta will wrapup soon, marking the last time most gamers will have with one of the PS3's must-have titles of 2008. Metal Gear Solid represents the first of the stealth/action genre, a series that rewards you for sneaking around enemies rather then engaging them. This gameplay gave birth to a whole new way of looking at action games, and it's been in constant use ever since. The series has also always been on....

Buzz: Hollywood Quiz Review

05/14/08

It deftly straddles the line between budget and quality, and if you like movie trivia, you can't go wrong.

SingStar 90s Review

05/12/08

It's not as flashy as Guitar Hero or equipped as Rock Band, but it plays well and has a bargain price.

NBA Ballers: Chosen One Review

05/05/08

Run-and-gun basketball would've been nice, but some gameplay decisions hold this one back.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Review

04/30/08

The game's off to a good start, but it's unfinished, And there's no way we'd recommend spending $40 for a demo.

The Bourne Conspiracy Preview: Hands-On

04/30/08

It's safe to say most consumers' first, if not only, exposure to Jason Bourne was the series of Bourne films starring Matt Damon. Sure, Robert Ludlum may have written a few novels, but Hollywood reigns supreme when it comes to mass-media action, and, well, Matt Damon's version of Jason Bourne is 100 percent action. With that in mind, it's a bit disconcerting to fire up The Bourne Conspiracy for the first time on the good ol' next-gen console....

Dark Sector Review

04/29/08

So much effort went into replicating glaive kills that every other aspect takes a big hit in quality.

Dead Space Developer Diary: DailyGame Exclusive

04/23/08

Dead Space, a new survival-horror franchise for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, is set to ship this Halloween, which means the development team is knee-deep in code and bug fixes. Amid the madness, the developers are updating gamers periodically via their blog -- and now, through DailyGame as well. In this exclusive article, EA has provided DailyGame readers a complete look at what they'll be posting in the next Dead Space blog entry. We know....

Condemned 2: Bloodshot Review

04/14/08

The first Condemned was a hit, but so-called improvements to the sequel make this one worse.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Review

04/14/08

The AI is as good as the first, and the gameplay is still solid. Just make sure you play with friends.

Darksiders: Wrath of War Preview (PS3, Xbox 360)

04/11/08

The most successful action games of late have featured characters and/or times of historical significance. Kratos (God of War) relied heavily on Greek mythology, for instance, while Altair (Assassin's Creed) jumped his way through the Third Crusade. But no characters or period is quite as universally recognized as the four horsemen and the apocalypse, which will provide not only the basis of THQ's action game Darksiders: Wrath of War....

Saints Row 2 Preview: Hands-On

04/08/08

It's quite an accomplishment to go from "cute little GTA 3 clone" to "distinct open-world game that gamers are excited about," but that's exactly what THQ's Saints Row 2 has achieved. Before the original game's launch, Saints Row was viewed as little more than a "me too" title, an open-world gangster game unabashedly trying to capitalize on Rockstar's success with the Grand TheftAuto series. But as gamers actually played Saints Row, as they....

Saints Row 2 Preview: Co-Op Multiplayer

04/08/08

When Crackdown shipped for Xbox 360, it proved that online co-op in open-world games was not only feasible but incredibly enjoyable. The crew at Volition and THQ were apparently taking notes, because amid all the improvements and additions to Saints Row 2 (read our hands-on Saints Row 2 preview), the team is also including hop-in/hop-out online co-op. This feature isn't just a simple tack-on addition, though; it's turning into as....

Red Faction Guerilla Preview: Hands-On

04/07/08

With the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 hardware, many developers claim they're finally able to achieve destructible environments. The thing is, Red Faction achieved it in 2001 on the PlayStation 2. With that background, it's not surprising to see Volition pushing the envelope once again with Red Faction: Guerilla, which ships for PS3 and Xbox 360 later this year. As the third game in the series, Red Faction: Guerilla marks a step forward for the....

Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds Review

03/31/08

Simple fun doesn't mean simplistic play. This one's pick-up-and-play fun without alienating more "refined" golf-game fans.

God of War: Chains of Olympus Review

03/22/08

Chains of Olympus is both a worthy entry in the God of War series and a hands-down favorite for best PSP game released yet.

LOST: Via Domus Review

03/21/08

Ubisoft captured the visual spirit of the show, but the actual gameplay in the first LOST game is not worth the three-season wait.

Devil May Cry 4 Review

03/17/08

Even though the game's in its fourth chapter, a few nasty holdovers from old games still surface.

Twisted Metal: Head On Extra Twisted Edition Review

03/16/08

You won't find a better deal than this overflowing bag of content, but if you're not a series fan, it's not that compelling.

Echochrome Preview

03/11/08

Shown publicly at E3 2007, Echochrome garnered buzz with its simple look and unique presentation. Echochrome is a puzzle game, but with a unique twist: each level has players controlling the level's perspective. Although this gameplay mechanic is hard to describe in words, it's visually understandable in seconds. Basically, imagine an M.C. Escher drawing that players can rotate and pitch, thereby altering the optical illusion to solve the riddle....

Army of Two Review

03/05/08

The co-op gameplay is definitely fun, but not nearly as open or innovative as it was first billed.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Review (PS3)

03/04/08

With an extra year to refine the original, Capcom should have delivered a PS3 masterpiece. It didn't.

Devil May Cry 4 Preview

01/30/08

The Devil May Cry series originally spawned from taking the Resident Evil franchise in a new direction, with the director of Resident Evil trying out some experiments after RE2. These experiments soon grew into a game of their own, and a new and now-beloved franchise was born. The first Devil May Cry was good enough and warranted a sequel, but Devil May Cry 2 stumbled by most accounts. The series quickly regained its footing....

PixelJunk Monsters Review (PS3)

01/29/08

A high degree of patience is required to battle the PixelJunk Monsters, a bit more so than the developers should have allowed.

Burnout Paradise Review

01/28/08

Criterion's racer embraces the open-world style of gaming and reinvents the game in the process.

Bionic Commando Rearmed Preview

01/23/08

For all the talk about Xbox Live Arcade and Wii Virtual Console simply re-hashing old franchises, it's funny to watch gamers get giddy about Capcom's announcement that it's updating Bionic Commando for the current generation of consoles. A 20-year-old, eight-bit game, being re-mastered for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC? Yep. And gamers couldn't be any happier. Capcom is bringing Bionic Commando....

MX vs. ATV Untamed Review

01/18/08

Some parts are fun, but in the off-road racing landscape, this game just doesn't rev our engines.

Yakuza 3 Preview (Hands-On)

01/10/08

When SEGA slyly dropped not one but two demos of Yakuza 3 on the Japanese PlayStation Network, we here at the DailyGame bunker brushed off that trusty Japanese account, gave Toro and Kuro the night off, and hunkered down for some Yakuza 3 game-playing and note-taking to bring to our readers on this side of the Pacific. If you're unfamiliar with the Yakuza titles, not to worry. The Yakuza are Japan's organized crime....

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Review

01/08/08

Hey, THQ! Some serious gameplay balancing needs to occur in 09, or fans "will run wild on you."

Need for Speed: Pro Sreet Review

01/07/08

The cars and physics shine, but the gameplay gets repetitive in an overly long career mode.

College Hoops 2K8 Review

01/01/08

The game perfectly captures the college atmosphere, but the game itself needed more work.

Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock Review

12/28/07

Gamers love Guitar Hero. With the new multiplayer options, there are even more reasons to do so.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Review

12/13/07

Infinity Ward has released what could very well be the best console shooter of this generation.

Time Crisis 4 Review

12/06/07

Overlook some design errors, and you've got a fast, intense light-gun shooter with decent graphics for the PS3.

Rock Band Review

12/05/07

The music-game genre just got all shook up, and MAN is it fun to rock 'n roll like this.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Review

12/04/07

Uncharted flirts with greatness, but some gameplay, AI and plot issues keep it from achieving its full potential.

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga Review

11/28/07

The complete compilation of the games is finally here, and they really do turn out to be the best such outing.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Review

11/27/07

It has plenty of fast action, but the combos are too easy to master, so you might find the game a bit juvenile.

Buzz!: The Big Quiz Review

11/21/07

A perfectly designed game show controller, but the game itself is too easy, too long and a bit repetitive.

The Simpsons Game Review

11/21/07

Easily the best use of a licensed property, but the gameplay parodies show how tired those elements are.

Bee Movie Game

11/21/07

Forcing adults to play mini-games to advance is horrible, but the mini-games will entertain young kids.

Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction Review

11/16/07

One of the best games in the series, but the return to platforming introduces a bit more linearity than desired.

NBA 08 Review

11/08/07

Last year's strong foundation has crumbled, as this year's just has too many miscues to make it enjoyable.

Oblivion: Game of the Year Edition Review

11/06/07

This epic RPG is a no-brainer. Just make sure you have time to invest in its massive experience.

Jackass Review (PlayStation 2)

10/30/07

A surprisingly entertaining romp of repetitive mini-games that might force a surprising chuckle once in awhile.

NBA 2K8 Review

10/24/07

The presentation and feel are near-perfect, but the gameplay, particularly on offense, is frustrating.

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe Review

10/22/07

There's nothing new here, but solid controls and co-op options save this game from being a bomb.

Sega Rally Revo Review

10/22/07

GeoDeformed ruts are cool, but near-identical handling and no real driving threats are serious downers.

NBA Live 08 Review (PSP)

10/16/07

It's been a long time since we've scored so high in a basketball game. In fact, it brought us back to the NES days when we would hole up in our living rooms playing Konami's Double Dribble scoring well into the 100s because there was little to no defensive strategy. Even the free throws in NBA Live 08 have a double ring that bounce up and down. While the graphics are, of course, on par with...

Jackass: The Game Review (PSP)

10/14/07

The idea of controlling a couple of jackasses into certain doom seems like a ridiculous concept, but don't tell that to the producers who have created one of the most loved and hated series in Music Television history. Overall, I didn't have too many high expectations of a game developed specifically for previous gen systems. While there are a few humorous moments and inventive game modes, Jackass: The Game quickly becomes stale....

Skate Review

10/13/07

A fun skateboarding game that's just a little camera work and a control refinements short of stardom.

God of War: Chains of Olympus Preview (PSP)

10/11/07

The God of War series is synonymous with breathtaking vistas, epic boss battles, and fast-action button mashing. To bring that sense of scale to the PSP seems like no easy task, but Ready At Dawn seems to be on the right track with God of War: Chains of Olympus. You begin in the Battle of Atticus where a series of soldiers assault your character while an epic battle wages on in the background. It....

Call of Duty 4 Preview: Single-Player Campaign

10/10/07

It's a good thing the team at Infinity Ward is comprised of honest-to-God gamers, because they were among the first to realize that the WWII shooter genre has been beaten to death. Twice. With Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the originators of the COD series are taking the franchise in an entirely new direction, one that's based on modern weapons and often feels like a Tom Clancy game on steroids. Of course, the irony of Infinity....

Guitar Hero 3 Preview: The Game

10/05/07

When Guitar Hero 2 stalwarts cried foul on the game's flimsy peripheral, Red Octane moved to re-engineer a new guitar that's shaping up to be one of the best game peripherals with which we've ever played. However, gamers also made it clear that Guitar Hero 3 needed to step up with a few gameplay enhancements, most notably in the areas of better balancing and online play. When Neversoft took the wheel for Guitar....

Guitar Hero 3 Preview: The Hardware

10/05/07

When the first Guitar Hero received critical and social acclaim, Activision naturally green-lighted a sequel and promised a few updates to the winning formula. Guitar Hero 2 once again struck commercial gold, but the most hardcore fans found several elements less than stellar, one of the most glaring being flimsy hardware. With Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock, Red Octane hopes to fix that issue, and after spending several hours....

NBA 2K8 Developer Interview

10/01/07

With NBA training camps set to start this week, the time seemed right to sit down and ask a few questions of the development team behind NBA 2K8. The game is on track to ship soon, so the developers are winding down just as NBA players are gearing up. Fans of the series are also gearing up, but in a different way: flexing their thumbs in preparation for the sim-likegame and its new slam dunk competition. For those rabid and casual fans alike....

NHL 2K8 Review (PlayStation 3)

09/28/07

The controls need a bit more focus on their convenience and practicality. This one has laid the groundwork for 2K9.

DiRT Review (PlayStation 3)

09/28/07

The framerate and gameplay are solid, but it would've been nice to play online on the PS3 version.

NHL 08 Review

09/27/07

Improved accessibility is nice, and the deepened career mode and overall presentation are great.

Heavenly Sword Review

09/19/07

With production values rivaling the best films and diverse but short gameplay, this could be the PS3's killer app.

Lair Review (PlayStation 3)

09/14/07

It looks phenomenal and has an ambitious concept, but horrible controls and linear environments kill the fun.

Burnout Paradise Preview: Hands-On

09/12/07

The Burnout franchise is one of those guilty pleasures here at DailyGame HQ. True story: after getting in a car wreck involving our Mini Cooper and a Subaru driven by two drunk-and-just-knifed-some-dude perpetrators, the DailyGame staff filled out the necessary police paperwork and headed immediately to turn on Burnout and purge our memories by unleashing some massive wrecks. So it should go without saying that....

All-Pro Football 2K8 Review

09/08/07

Technically there's nothing wrong with the game -- had it released in 2006. Try again, guys.

Jeanne d'Arc Review

08/16/07

If you look through the pages of French History you'll more than likely come across the story of Joan of Arc. She was a young girl who believed she heard the voice of God telling her that she must unite her country and force the invading English out of the country. Level 5 and Sony Entertainment take this story and add magical armlets, demon beasts, and evil englishmen in Jeanne D'Arc with surprisingly solid results for the Playstation Portable.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Review

08/15/07

The PS3 is the lucky beneficiary of this gorgeous, fast-paced -- and still difficult -- entry in the franchise.

Hot Shots Tennis

08/01/07

Hot Shots gameplay and cutesy characters come to the tennis court, but more customization would've been nice.

PaRappa the Rappa

07/22/07

With the onslaught of rhythm games over the past two years, it only makes sense that Sony would bring their king of the beats - PaRappa the Rapper, back for a round on the PSP. While this PSP port maintains the original PlayStation game's charm, it unfortunately also maintains theoriginal game's difficulty and so-so content, which makes it a tough beat to keep for $30. PaRappa the Rappa is simplistic in design - you just hit the various buttons on the PSP in time with the beat. That timing becomes...

The BIGS

07/12/07

The BIGS is a triumphant return to arcade baseball on next-gen consoles, but the gameplay still needs tuning.

The Darkness

07/09/07

The back-and-forth structure is tedious, and the narrative needs to be much more fleshed out.

The Godfather: Don's Edition Review

06/30/07

A fine PS3 port for first-time players, but seasons family members will stay away.

Shrek The Third

06/10/07

A good use of the franchise. A bad example of a video game.

Spider-Man 3

06/06/07

The web-slinger is back...and so are his camera and gameplay snafus.

Hot Shots Tennis

04/24/07

Hot Shots Tennis features brilliant visuals and fast-paced gameplay that showcases its detailed animations and realistic physics. The game incorporates an intuitive control scheme to emphasize shot direction and rallies, perfect for quick pick up and play action. Advanced players can utilize button timing and shot angles to further balance tennis strategy with character attributes such as speed and play styles...

God of War II

04/05/07

Don't worry about reading this review. Instead, go out and buy one of the best games of the last few years.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

03/31/07

It barely conjures excitement on PS2, but its budget price makes it good if you haven't played the PSP version.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am

03/21/07

Details emerge on the odd PS2 sleuths.

F1 Championship Edition

03/01/07

The PS3's Formula One game makes a good, but perhaps too deep, showing.

Winning Eleven: Pro Evo Soccer '07

02/25/07

Does the soccer classic's PSP go-round have what it takes to be a champ?

Full Auto 2: Battlelines

02/22/07

It's battling for your dollars, but your best bet is to draw a line in the sand.

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

02/05/07

Ubisoft's aerial dog-fighting game suffers from some porting issues on PS3.

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

02/04/07

Should we be surprised that Kojima Productions has struck gold again?

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi

01/21/07

Another DBZ fighting game, another repetitive formula. Next. It's hard to recommend this to anyone but fans.

Tony Hawk's Project 8

01/11/07

Tony Hawk returns to greatness with the PS3's Sixaxis controller.

Fight Night Round 3

01/11/07

The PS3 boxing game is fun, but very far from being a knockout.

NBA 07

01/02/07

The surprise basketball game on PS3 is surprisingly good, too.

Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony

01/02/07

The PSP finally gets another RPG. And this time, it's actually a good one.

God Hand

01/02/07

An old-school beat-em-up designed for hardcore beat-em-up fans.

Pocket Racers

12/06/06

Konami budget-i-est of the budget racing titles for PSP is a trainwreck of a game.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire

12/05/06

The PS3 gets its first official turd of a game. Franchise fans, be mad.

Okami

12/04/06

Please, someone explain to me how this awesome game is not art.

Call of Duty 3

11/29/06

The Xbox 360 and PS3 go back to WWII. And we actually enjoy the trip.

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom

11/29/06

It's the only PS3-exclusive launch RPG. Too bad it stinks.

Genji: Days of the Blade

11/28/06

Genji's back in Next-Gen form, but how's it play?

Need for Speed Carbon

11/26/06

Somehow the PS3 launch SKU is worse than its other next-gen kin.

Guitar Hero II

11/24/06

Flex those fingers for a sequel that trumps its predecessor.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance

11/24/06

A fun romp through the Marvel universe, albeit not a perfect one.

ATV Offroad Fury Pro

11/22/06

A ton of new content, but the same old features as before.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

11/22/06

The PS3 gets its first golf game, and it's nearly identical to the Xbox 360 SKU.

Lumines II

11/22/06

Still fun and creative, this PSP sequel doesn't warrant a purchase.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

11/18/06

Can Rockstar deliver another standout title on the PSP?

Death Jr. 2 - Root of Evil

11/18/06

Average has a new name - and it's Death Jr. 2

ATV Offroad Fury 4

11/18/06

This ain't like a box of chocolates. PS2 owners know what they're gonna get.

SOCOM Combined Assault

11/18/06

Not a bad game, but maybe it's time to move on to the next-gen.

Need for Speed Carbon

11/18/06

What a difference a year makes. And it's not a good one.

Family Guy

11/06/06

Flat, flavorless and best avoided on PSP. Sort of like bad soda.

Bully

11/02/06

The most misunderstood game of the year may also be game of the year.

NBA 07: The Life Vol. 2

10/29/06

Basketball fans get an entertaining but shallow drive down the PS2 lane.

PLAY! A Videogame Symphony

10/26/06

PLAY! A Video Game Symphony North America has recently seen a few incidents that are new to this continent but commonplace in Japan: concerts devoted to the music of video games. Soundtrack Otaku in the West were largely an underground D.I.Y movement, but with the introduction of the Internet that changed, and the number of fans is increasing daily. Growing up in the Golden Age of videogames as I did, lots of games had only the bare bleeps and buzzes to keep the action moving. As this has changed, soundtracks have begun to get more sophisticated, namely with new arrangements or even remixes of some very recognizable and classic pieces. I took them all for granted growing up. Sure some stood out, like the Final Fantasies, Marios and Zeldas, which would welcome you to their latest incantation with their familiar tunes. But it wasn't until much later that I began...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

10/09/06

Is Tiger's latest worth the $50 greens fee? Close, but not quite.

Yakuza

10/08/06

Neither Shenmue nor GTA: Japan, it's a rather solid PS2 beat-em-up.

MotoGP

10/03/06

Namco ports its racing franchise from PS2 to PSP with mixed results.

The Godfather: Mob Wars

09/27/06

Are you ready to go to the mattresses with your PSP?

World Championship Poker: All In

09/26/06

Howard Lederer's third outing is his best, but it's still not without issues.

Magix Movies2Go

09/23/06

Promising portable conversions, but does it outclass the competition?

Rengoku II: Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N.

09/20/06

It's really not all that bad. It's just not that good, either.

Samurai Warriors 2

09/18/06

Yet another indistinguishable hack-and-slasher set in feudal Japan.

Disgaea 2

09/15/06

Disgaea's back for another run, and this time it's better than ever.

Bomberman

09/13/06

Get ready to make the PSP boom again with Bomberman.

Rule of Rose

09/13/06

Let's start by saying that Rule #1 is "please stop boring me."

D1 Grand Prix Series

09/13/06

The PS2 is the proud owner of the worst racing game ever.

World Tour Soccer 06

07/06/06

The World Cup's down to two. Is this a winner, too?

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

07/02/06

Is the reverse port from PSP to PS2 better or worse?

Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel

06/18/06

Dripping with coolness.

Astonishia Story

06/16/06

Astonishingly....bad

Army of Two

06/11/06

A new shooter franchise focused on co-op play.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow

06/11/06

Everyone's favorite drunk pirate invades the PS2 and PC.

The Da Vinci Code

06/06/06

Well, at least the book and movie are good.

Field Commander

06/01/06

Sony rips-off Advance Wars, but it's still an enjoyable game.

X-Men: The Official Game

05/29/06

It's got it where it counts, but the "it" isn't anything more than average.

Assassin's Creed

05/21/06

The Prince of Persia's got nothing on this Crusading badass.

ThrillVille

05/21/06

A simulator, arcade and tycoon game rolled into one.

Heavenly Sword

05/21/06

Wushu fighting on a next-gen system? Yes please!

Lego Star Wars 2

05/20/06

The original trilogy gets sassy and blocky at the same time.

Resistance: Fall of Man

05/20/06

Sony's next crack at an FPS feels very familiar but good.

Tourist Trophy

05/05/06

Polyphony tries its hand at two-wheeling and takes a spill.

Beatmania

04/27/06

Ready to rock out with Konami's latest rhythm game?

007: From Russia with Love

04/27/06

A decent console port, now with awful controls.

The Godfather The Game

04/14/06

Cue the music, prep the horse heads, control the City.

Ape Escape 3

04/12/06

Would you like to buy a monkey? How about 400?

Splinter Cell: Essentials

04/07/06

Sam's gotten sloppy on this adventure.

Lemmings

04/05/06

A perfect modern-day translation of a classic game.

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

04/02/06

There are kinder ways to punish children

Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

03/30/06

Another RPG heads to the PSP.

MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge

03/30/06

The big-racing game goes to the PSP's small screen

Street Supremacy

03/18/06

Tokyo Xtreme Racer goes down in flames.

BLACK

03/12/06

We like the guns, the guns that go boom. Well, for a while, anyway.

Pursuit Force

03/06/06

It's really in pursuit of some more diverse gameplay.

Ape Escape Academy

03/05/06

Monkey see, monkey do. But did monkeys make this game?

Daxter

02/27/06

The little sidekick that could finally gets his own game.

BLACK

02/26/06

Criterion goes from pulling the e-brake to pulling the trigger.

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

02/19/06

Stealth gameplay on a handheld? And good graphics? Sign us up!

Lego Star Wars 2

02/15/06

It's time to visit the original trilogy with our blocky friends.

COD2: Big Red One

02/15/06

Engaging and emotional but mired in linearity.

True Crime: New York City

01/28/06

Generally better than the first, but still not perfect.

World Championship Poker 2

01/28/06

If Howard Lederer means anything to you, this game probably will too.

007: From Russia With Love

01/22/06

The original Bond is back, but his encore is short-lived.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

01/22/06

Gameplay this tedious won't cast you under its spell any time soon.

Pinball Hall of Fame

01/10/06

The Gottlieb tables come back to fun-filled life on the PSP.

Pac-Man World 3

01/08/06

A pretty good platformer, for the bargain bin.

GUN

01/02/06

Who knew the Old West was so fun, and so brief?

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

12/11/05

Does the ubergame translate well to a handheld system?

Shadow of the Colossus

12/06/05

Why, oh why, does this game have to end?

Ratchet: Deadlocked

11/18/05

Can Insomniac keep the magic alive?

SSX On Tour

11/15/05

Big air, big tricks, and a really, really big mountain.

Sniper Elite

11/13/05

Can hours of sniping equate to hours of fun?

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves

10/23/05

The Cooper gang loses its gait in its third outing.

King Kong

10/18/05

Where chest-pounding action is only one-third of the fun.

The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer

10/11/05

Mr. Incredible and Frozone are coming to your console.

Shadow of the Colossus

09/29/05

This game redefines "big boss battles." Really, it does.

187: Ride or Die

09/05/05

Ubisoft tries a new genre. Was it worth the effort?

Genji: Dawn of the Samurai

09/04/05

A stylish successor to Onimusha.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

08/23/05

The PC hit comes to the consoles in a more-arcadey form.

Burnout Revenge

08/21/05

Is it shaping up to be more of the same, or even more insane?

Medal of Honor: European Assault

07/26/05

An FPS that’s a lot like playing a WWII documentary.

Arc the Lad: End of Darkness

07/20/05

This action RPG welcomes you back to 2003.

Gun

07/18/05

You ain’t seen the "real" West until you’ve seen this game.

Destroy All Humans!

07/11/05

Nothing says ‘entertainment’ like an old-fashioned anal probe.

Madagascar

06/26/05

A great game for the youngest gamers in your house.

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves

06/16/05

The thievius raccoonus is back, and his crew is craftier than ever.

Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows

06/09/05

Warrior needs online play, badly. And now he's getting it.

Dead to Rights II

05/22/05

A little too mindless to justify the price tag.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

05/19/05

This time the series takes an arcade-like jaunt into battle.

Eye Toy Play 2

05/19/05

Hands-on with new games that really want to watch your body.

Psychonauts

05/10/05

The best action platformer Xbox has to offer.

God of War

05/04/05

More like "God of Games."

World Tour Soccer 2006

04/25/05

Our soccer expert kicks around Sony's latest footie title.

Rise of the Kasai

04/14/05

It may be pretty, but is it good?

The King of Fighters 2002-2003

04/03/05

Kicking it old-school, complete with two dimensions.

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

04/01/05

A darn near perfect shooter, if you like comedy.

Xenosaga Episode II

03/28/05

DailyGame's review of the tactical-RPG-movie game.

Playboy: The Mansion

03/14/05

Just because it’s rated “M” doesn’t make it mature.

NBA Street V3

02/28/05

It’s got game, but it’s a bit short of Dream Team status.

Champions: Return to Arms

02/19/05

Not much is different from the first game, but that's not a bad thing!

Death by Degrees

02/12/05

Tekken's Nina gets sucked into Grabbed by the Ghoulies.

Alien Hominid

01/13/05

Seriously fun, and seriously difficult

Ghost Recon 2

01/13/05

What we have here is a failure to make a fun game.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

12/06/04

Insomniac’s latest results in more sleepless nights.