Celebrate “Blob Month” just in time for the release of A Boy and His Blob for Wii
Many of us are anxious for the new release of A Boy and His Blob by Majesco Entertainment Company. It’s been almost 20 years since the last game came out and we can’t stand waiting much longer. In dedication to the October 6, 2009, release of the game, Majesco is… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Tales of Monkey Island: The Siege of Spinner Cay for PC
The second half of the four-part Monkey Island series is out now and poor Guybrush still can’t catch a break. The Siege of Spinner Cay starts with a daring sword fight against the mighty pirate hunter Morgan. (And, no, it’s not an insult sword fight.) After you get rid of… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Tales of Monkey Island: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal for Wii
Ahoy me pirate mateys! It’s time for Monkey Island. That’s right, Telltale games has released a new series of adventure games based on the Monkey Island series from Lucasarts with Tales of Monkey Island: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal as the first part. This series is a bit different from… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Wallace and Gromit: The Bogey Man for PC
The final installment of the Wallace and Gromit legacy is finally out. Wallace and Gromit: The Bogey Man is the fourth game in the W&G series by Telltale. In this game you start out as Gromit who must help his owner Wallace out of an accidental marriage proposal by getting… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper for PC
Someone is killing prostitutes in a rather gruesome manner, slitting their throats and disemboweling them. Who would do such a horrible thing? Jack the Ripper, that’s who. As the infamous Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion Watson, you have to figure out the true identity of the Ripper, and stop… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Wallace and Gromit’s The Last Resort for PC
Wallace the nutty inventor and his faithful dog Gromit are back in their new adventure, The Last Resort. In this one, the duo and the rest of their town are ready for a nice beach vacation or holiday as they say in jolly ol’ England. The problem is, the forecast… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (Director’s Cut) for Wii
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (Director’s Cut) for Wii may be a remake but I won’t be reviewing it that way. I never played the original (released in 1996), nor any of the follow-ups it spawned, the latest of which was released in 2006. I guess there’s something to… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: AWAY Shuffle Dungeon for DS
Title: AWAY Shuffle Dungeon Price: $29.99 System: DS Release Date: November 6, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Majesco (Mistwalker/AQ Interactive) ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Pros: New twist on dungeon crawling, gorgeous design, high production values Cons: “Shuffle” concept gets annoying, repetitive gameplay, shallow story, unimaginative dungeons and bosses Overall Score: Two thumbs… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Sam and Max: Season One for the Wii
Sam and Max: Season One: Sam and Max: Season One Price: $29.95 System(s): Wii Release Date: October 27, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Telltale Games (Adventure Company) ESRB Rating: “Teen” for Cartoon Violence, and Mild Language Pros: Very funny, entertaining story lines, six games in one. Cons: No mini-games, very dialog heavy… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People: Strongbadia the Free
Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People: Strongbadia the Free: Telltale Games Price: $8.95 PC, $10 Wii (WiiWare) System(s): *PC, Wii Release Date: September 15, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Telltale Games ESRB Rating: E+10 “Everyone 10+” for crude humor and comic mischief. Pros: Very funny, fun game play, logical puzzles. Cons:… Continue Reading »
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