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Friday, February 11th, 2011

Forbidden Island

Forbidden Island Box

Fun Rating: Fun

In a Nutshell: Adventurers travel to the Forbidden Island in search of four priceless treasures,
but they must work together in order to survive and succeed!

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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 – Downloadable Content

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Verdict: Worth it if you’re still playing.

In a Nutshell: For people who still enjoy this superhero beat-‘em-up, this DLC offers fun new characters and fun new sim missions.

(from the game’s website)

“The Marvel Universe is being torn apart. You and your tema of marvel Super Heroes help Nick Fury launch a secret preemptive strike against Latveria and Lucia Von Bardas only to have to thwart her retaliatory attack on New York City.

Coupled with oter Super Hero incidents, public sentiment turns against Super Heroes. The Superhuman Registration Act becomes law and Super Heroes must register as weapons of mass destruction and become licensed government agents with the United States government.

Lines are drawn as Iron Man leads the Pro-Registration side while Captain America leads the Anti-Registration side. You must pick a side and fight to determine the fate of the Marvel Universe and humankind.”

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Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Red Dead Redemption

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Verdict: The last days of the Old West go out with a bang!

In a Nutshell: Outlaw-turned-rancher John Marston is forced to hunt down his former criminal brethren while seeking to redeem himself from the life of an outlaw.

(from the game’s website)

“America, early 1900′s. The era of the cowboy is coming to an end.

When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is sent across the American frontier to help bring the rule of law. Experience intense gun battles, dramatic train robberies, bounty hunting and duels during a time of violent change.

Red Dead Redemption is an epic battle for survival in a beautiful open world as John Marston struggles to bury his blood-stained past, one man at a time.

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Friday, February 19th, 2010

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Verdict: Fan-Service-Tastic!

In a Nutshell: 3rd-Person ghost bustin’ with the original gang. Bustin’ makes me feel good!

(from the game’s website)

Ghostbusters

The Ghostbusters are back in an all new story penned by the original creators! With Manhattan newly overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, it’s up to you to take on the role of a new recruit joining the original fim cast of the famous Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, you will hunt, fight, and capture a wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons in an all new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

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Friday, January 8th, 2010

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

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Verdict: Great game!

In a Nutshell: Sequel to the original MUA – the heroes’ Civil War gets more complicated when a new threat emerges!

(from the game’s website)

“The Marvel Universe is being torn apart. You and your tema of marvel Super Heroes help Nick Fury launch a secret preemptive strike against Latveria and Lucia Von Bardas only to have to thwart her retaliatory attack on New York City.

Coupled with oter Super Hero incidents, public sentiment turns against Super Heroes. The Superhuman Registration Act becomes law and Super Heroes must register as weapons of mass destruction and become licensed government agents with the United States government.

Lines are drawn as Iron Man leads the Pro-Registration side while Captain America leads the Anti-Registration side. You must pick a side and fight to determine the fate of the Marvel Universe and humankind.”

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