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Reviewer Rodeo: Achievement Unlocked
Achievement Unlocked! Whether you’re an Xbot or a proud member of the Sony Defense Force, that little sound notifying you of a new achievement or trophy is likely to put a smile on yo...
Reviewer Rodeo: A Generation of Innovations
Even though the PSN is still the hottest topic, we're taking a detour to focus on more positive things. As we inch toward the next console generation, we're taking a look at the innovations...
Reviewer Rodeo: The Great PSN Outage of 2011
Welcome to the ZTGD Reviewer Rodeo. Each week, we’ll grab on to the hottest issue, hold on for dear life, and wrassle it to the ground. Error 80710A06. The Playstation Network is down for mainte...
Reviewer Rodeo: NetherRealm vs. Capcom – Fate of Content
GET OVER HERE! You may not have heard, but a new Mortal Kombat released this past week. Critics and fans alike are raving over the refined fighting mechanics, the return to 2D, tons of content...
Reviewer Rodeo: Nintendo’s Project Cafe
This week, the ZTGD Review Crew takes on Nintendo's Project Cafe', rumored to be the HD successor to the Wii. While details are scarce, it got us thinking about Nintendo's place in the home console...
When Are You Too Old For Pokemon?
In September of 1998, the United States saw its first Pokémon game; Red & Blue. At the time, I swore I was the coolest 14-year old freshman, so I kept as far away from the series as possible. Why...
LotR: War in the North Hands-On PAX East 2011
The Lord of the Rings series has seen as many ups and downs as just about any successful movie franchise, when it comes to games. There are some truly excellent titles and, of course...
Shoot Many Robots Hands-On PAX East 2011
Two dimensional action games are making a comeback. Ever since Shadow Complex rocked the downloadable world, developers have been trying to capture the same lightning in a bottle.
Mortal Kombat Hands-On PAX East 2011
Going back to its 2D roots, this latest incarnation of the series brings back the gore, the secrets and, most importantly, the smooth gameplay that made the series a legend.
F.E.A.R. 3 Hands-On PAX East 2011
First person shooters are certainly a dime a dozen, so when a game gets several sequels and is recognized by name, it generally means is the developers are doing something right.