Gamertell

Title: Dragon Quest IV Price: $39.99 System(s): DS Release Date: September 16, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Square Enix (ArtePiazza) ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Pros: Wonderful storyline. The multiple chapters are a great way to introduce characters. Beautiful sprites. Interesting multiplayer aspect. A challenging adventure. Cons: Quick save doesn’t work in dungeons.… Continue Reading »

Title: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Price: $34.99 System(s): DS (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP) Release Date: September 16, 2008 Publisher (Developer): LucasArts ESRB Rating: “Teen” for fantasy violence. Pros: Unique touchscreen control scheme, decent graphics and the usual amazing Star Wars score and settings. Two multiplayer modes. Cons:… Continue Reading »

Title: Star Wars: Force Unleashed Price: $59.99 System(s): PS3 (PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS) Release Date: September 16, 2008 Publisher (Developer): LucasArts (Havok) ESRB Rating: “Teen” for violence. Pros: Enjoyable gameplay, fun-to-use Force effects, worthy opponents and beautiful environments. Cons: Some (albeit it short) menu load times and occasional… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Star Wars: Force Unleashed PS3, Xbox 360 screen shots

Title: Princess Crown Price: $29.90 System(s): PSP Release Date: March 8, 2007 Publisher (Developer): Atlus (Vanilla Ware) ESRB Rating: N/A, Cero A Pros: Easy to play, especially if you use a guide. Beautiful sprites and graphics. Interesting story. Unofficial ‘prequel’ to Odin Sphere. Also affordable. Cons: Controls take some getting… Continue Reading »

Title: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Price: $49.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: November 5, 2007 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Intelligent Systems) ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence and mild language Pros: Multiple difficulty levels, new support system, multiple chapters, multiple control schemes, deep storyline, double promotions Cons: You can feel left… Continue Reading »

Title: Mario Super Sluggers Price: $49.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: August 25, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Namco Bandai) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for comic mischief. Pros: Plenty of enjoyable Mario Party-style baseball minigames. Great utilization of both the WiiMote and the Nunchuck attachment or the option to play sans Nunchuck. Can… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Mario Super Sluggers for Wii screen shots

Gamertell Review: Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People: Episode One: Homestar Ruiner Gamertell Review: Price: $8.95 (PC) 1000 Wii Points (WiiWare) System(s): *PC and Wii (as WiiWare) Release Date: August , 11, 2008 Publisher: Telltale Games ESRB Rating: “Teen” for Crude Humor and Comic Mischief Pros: Very Funny,  has… Continue Reading »

Title: Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! Price: $20 System(s): PC and Mac Release Date: July 29, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Mousechief (Mousechief) TIGRS Rating: “Teen” for mild language, cartoon violence, suggestive themes, crass humor, alcohol reference, tobacco reference and drug reference Pros: Innovative story, colorful characters, beautiful ambiance, intuitive controls… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble

Title: Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes Price: $4.99 System(s): iPod Nano 3G, iPod Classic and 5G iPod Release Date: July 8, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Square Enix (Square Enix) ESRB Rating: N/A Pros: Multiple user profiles, uses your songs to create Tune Troopers, easy controls, auto save feature, handy tutorial Cons:… Continue Reading »

Title: Soul Bubbles Price: $29.99 System: DS Release Date: June 27, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Eidos (Mekensleep) ESRB Rating: Everyone Pros: Unique, addictive gameplay. Great use of DS touch screen. Wonderful graphics and audio. Cons: Short. A bit too easy. No multiple saves. Overall Score: Two thumbs up; 91/100; A-; 4… Continue Reading »