The Legendary Starfy (DS)
What started as a Game Boy Advance series that Nintendo execs deemed "too Japanese" for US audiences has finally found its way onto American DS systems. After playing through the game, it makes me wish they would have taken this chance sooner.
Red Faction: Guerrilla (360)
I was excited about this title when I played the demo, and that excitement endured through the first few hours of the final retail game. Unfortunately, it didn't take terribly long to find out that Red Faction: Guerrilla is a bit of a one-trick pony.
Hardware Review: Nintendo DSi
The DSi may not have the initial "Wow, this is so much better" feeling gamers had when they first held the DS Lite, but overall it's a natural and welcome evolution of the portable.
Former Lawrence.com writer earns top honors at E3
Matt Cox left Lawrence.com in 2006 to pursue a career in game development, and three short years later, his game is the talk of E3. He's the lead designer on Scribblenauts, an innovative new title for the DS that will be released this fall. Now that the dust has settled on E3, many of the top gaming websites have named it the top game of the show.
Infamous (PS3)
Infamous is a game that does almost everything right. It's one of the best sandbox action games ever made, and belongs in every PS3 owner's library.
Klonoa (Wii)
Fans of the original that are looking for new content might be slightly disappointed, because it's the same game with an extensive visual makeover. Gameplay is the same as it was over ten years ago, but everything is smoother and more vivid than ever.
Lawrence.com at E3 - Final Thoughts
After a nonstop week of gaming, I'm back in the Midwest with a substantial taste of things to come in the gaming industry. Everything about this year's E3 Expo was bigger and better than last year's underwhelming experience.
Lawrence.com at E3 2009
It's that time of year again, when gaming journalists, game developers, and a whole host of eccentrics descend on the Los Angeles Convention Center for E3. Unlike the snoozefests of the last two years, E3 has returned to the bright lights and huge booths of the past.
Bionic Commando (360)
It's not a masterpiece, but it can be a hell of a lot of fun in places. Despite its linear nature, afterthought multiplayer, insufferable protagonist, and disappointing final boss fight, it's well worth checking out if you're a fan of action games.
Excitebots Trick Racing (Wii)
Excite Truck was an enjoyable title but lacked distinguishing characteristics outside of the motion controls. It seems that Nintendo realized this, so they added personality and a generous helping of ludicrous features to this spiritual successor.
Terminator Salvation (360)
All of the environments are incredibly bland and repetitive, and one line of dialogue unwittingly describes the game perfectly. When one character asks another if he's sure of Skynet's control room location, the other responds "I'm not sure...after a while all this stuff looks the same."
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (360)
Compared to God of War and other AAA action games, Wolverine falls short thanks to its glitches and lack of originality. However, compared to virtually any other licensed movie-based game, it's fantastic.
UFC 2009: Undisputed (360)
This is a game that knows its audience. UFC and MMA fans will surely praise it for its realism and attention to detail, while others would probably opt for the Fight Night or Smackdown series.
Wheelman (360)
Wheelman is a Burnout-meets-Just Cause title with a blatant (and sometimes hilarious) disregard for the laws of physics. At its best, it provides some laughs and high-speed, fast-paced action. At its worst, it's a broken, generic shooter.
Resistance: Retribution (PSP)
While the controls occasionally leave something to be desired, the overall package works surprisingly well. It feels like a natural addition to the Resistance universe ...
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