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Review – Golden Sun

Monday, October 9th, 2006 by pat

For the most part, the library of video games consists largely of clones of previously successful games. Games such as Grand Theft Auto III have spawned so many sorry attempts at duplication that a whole new sub-genre was born. There was a time when there was only Grand Theft Auto, and the imitators were yet …

Okami first impressions

Thursday, September 28th, 2006 by pat

I bought Okami yesterday and played the first 90 or so minutes while I should have been unpacking after my recent move into Manhattan. After reading all the previews and then reviews praising this game I couldn’t let it collect any dust.

The game is not about to end world hunger, but it is definitely an …

Review – Nanostray

Monday, August 28th, 2006 by pat

While somewhat unpopular with the general populace, shooters seem to be a favorite genre of a few of us here at Videolamer. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that shooters are more old school than just about any other genre out there. The qualities that make up a good shooter really have …

Review – Meteos

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006 by pat

As I have argued elsewhere on this site, I think Nintendo is doing wild and crazy things with their new age of systems that, if a few things fall into place correctly, will allow Nintendo to become a serious player again in the coming console war. They have simplified controls to the point that …

Best Game Ever – Suikoden

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006 by pat

Growing up I always played games, but only recently would I have ever thought of myself as a “gamer.” I had a Nintendo for several years, then a Genesis, but until Playstation (and High School) I played mostly NBA Jam, and whatever the rest of the kids from school/the neighborhood were playing. This included a …

Review – Eternal Darkness

Monday, May 22nd, 2006 by pat

Review – Psychonauts

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 by pat

Review – Disaster Report

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006 by pat

Developed by Irem
Published by Agetec Inc.
Released 2.15.03

Review – Super Mario Strikers

Monday, February 20th, 2006 by pat

Super Mario Strikers
Developed by Next Level games
Published by Nintendo
Released 12.5.05

Review – Kya: Dark Lineage

Sunday, January 29th, 2006 by pat

Kya: Dark Lineage
Developed by Eden Studios
Published by Atari
Released 11.18.03