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Square Enix has just announced that the Square Enix Store is going to start stocking some high-end Kingdom Hearts jewelry. Fans of the series will be able to purchase official keyblade keychains (available in three different designs) or a charm bracelet and charms. All items will be online exclusives, and… Continue Reading »

Product: Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router Price: $149.95 Rating: Two thumbs up; 95/100; A; ****1/2 out of five. Pros: Super easy to install, fast download speeds, easy-to-use on-board mini screen and nice security features. Cons: A little tall for some users’ setup. Overall: A great investment for anyone who wants… Continue Reading »

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Title: Birds of Prey: The Complete Series Price: $29.95 Release Date: July 15, 2008 Publisher: Warner Bros. Television Rating: Not Rated Pros: The transfer is perfect and the addition of the entire web series, Gotham Girls, is terrific. A bit more palatable than when it originally aired thanks to Smallville.… Continue Reading »

Product: Das Keyboard Professional Price: $129.00 Rating: One thumb up, on down; 76/100; C; * * 1/2 out of five. Pros: A sturdy, well constructed keyboard that offers plenty of clicking, two USB ports and a 12-simultaneous-key-press guarantee. Cons: Very loud, a bit deep and pricey. Overall: If you can,… Continue Reading »

Title: Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing Author(s): Sande Chenm Richard Dansky, Wendy Despain (Editor), Beth A, Dillon, John Feil, Alice Henderson, Erin Hoffman, Chris Klug, Jay Posey, Rhianna Pratchett, Haris Orkin, Evan Skolnick, Anne Toole, Maurice Suckling and Andre S. Walsh. Price: $39.00 (paperback, 250 pages) Release Date: May… Continue Reading »

Title: Game Boys (aka Game Boys: Professional Videogaming’s Rise from the Basement to the Big Time) Author: Michael Kane Price: $24.95 (hardcover) Release Date: June 23, 2008 Publisher: Viking (part of Penguin Putnam, Inc.) Pros: Conveys the excitement, personality and seriousness of competitive gaming in a readable tone. A good… Continue Reading »

Title: Space Invaders Extreme Price: $19.99 System(s): PSP (DS) Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Beautiful graphics, frantically fun soundtrack and all-round innovative take on an arcade classic. A decent ad-hoc multiplayer mode. Cons: Some boss levels overly difficult and some elements may… Continue Reading »

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Title: Space Invaders Extreme Price: $19.99 System(s): DS (PSP) Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Chaotic graphics, frantically fun soundtrack and all-round innovative take on an arcade classic. Nice multiplayer features including a simple yet fun online mode. Rumble pack compatible. Cons: Some… Continue Reading »

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Title: Arkanoid DS Price: $19.99 System(s): DS Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: The classic arcade game with multiplayer and online modes, touchscreen controls and twice the height. Also a decent price. Cons: The tiny gap between screens and a few extra frustrating… Continue Reading »

Title: Echochrome Price: $9.99 System(s): PS3 (PSP) Release Date: May 1, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (Sony) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: An innovative use of relatively intuitive controls, cohesive artsy atmosphere and wonderfully challenging platform puzzles. Surprisingly addictive. Cons: Might make you a bit dizzy and large… Continue Reading »

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