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Moon Diver Xbox 360 Review

Moon Diver Xbox 360 Review

Moon Diver is a great platformer and I am very picky when it comes to platformers.  Developer Feel Plus was able to keep its classic 2D platform nature while adding elements in the game that made it ... Read More

Virtua Tennis 4 Review

Virtua Tennis 4 Review

Why fix what isn't broke? This is what comes to mind while playing through the latest incarnation of Sega's classic Virtua Tennis series. Virtua Tennis 4 feels instantly familiar, but in a good way. T... Read More

Brink Xbox 360 Review

Brink Xbox 360 Review

Note: Reviews for Brink (Xbox 360) and Brink (PS3) have been written by different authors from different countries, so their views may differ. Please note that this is an individual review, not a su... Read More

PlayStation Move Heroes Review

PlayStation Move Heroes Review

Some things work great on paper, but don't really succeed when realised practically. Communism for instance (ooh controversial.) The idea of some of the most beloved platforming heroes on the PS2 join... Read More

Tomb Raider Trilogy Review

Tomb Raider Trilogy Review

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="505"] Lara duel-wielding pistols as always[/caption] At first, when hearing the title of the game Tomb Raider Trilogy, I thought to myself wait there are a... Read More

Call of Duty: Black Ops – ‘Escalation’ Map Pack Review

Call of Duty: Black Ops – ‘Escalation’ Map Pack Review

Treyarch has done possibly one of the greatest jobs creating the 'Escalation' Map Pack, which is the latest DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops, I have seen in a long time.  First of all there was Modern... Read More

Operation Flashpoint: Red River PC Review

Operation Flashpoint: Red River PC Review

INDIA Review: Having not played the original Operation Flashpoint I was excited about what the next instalment in the series, Red River will offer to the already ‘over’ saturated market of first p... Read More

Outland Review

Outland Review

The latest offering from Ubisoft and Housemarque, the guys behind Super Stardust HD, is a retro-style 2D platformer with a twist. At first sight, it looks like all those other side-scrolling games fro... Read More

Fantastic Pets Review

Fantastic Pets Review

As a rule, I just plain dislike pet simulators. They usually aim for a kind of realism that boarders on annoying. No one likes picking up dog turd, so why would I want to do it in a game? Thankfully F... Read More

Michael Jackson: The Experience PS3 Review

Michael Jackson: The Experience PS3 Review

For those who avidly read the reviews section here at Gaming Bolt, (bless you all) you may recall us reviewing the Wii version of Michael Jackson: The Experience. It's been three months since then, an... Read More

SOCOM 4: US Navy Seals Review

SOCOM 4: US Navy Seals Review

Have you ever wondered what Disney would be like without Mickey Mouse, or how Usain Bolt would run if you surgically removed his legs? In both examples you take an established concept and remove what ... Read More

Top Spin 4 PS3 Review

Top Spin 4 PS3 Review

2K Czech have perhaps developed the most realistic tennis game till date and with the upcoming Virtua Tennis 4, 2011 sure does looks like a great year for tennis fans.  Before the game was released, ... Read More

Mortal Kombat PS3 Review

Mortal Kombat PS3 Review

Back in the 1990s when I was still a kid, I used to play Mortal Kombat a lot with my buddies. Mortal Kombat along with Street Fighter were easily the best fighting games then. But let’s admit it; th... Read More

Portal 2 PC Review

Portal 2 PC Review

Note: Reviews for Portal 2 (PC) and Portal 2 (Xbox 360) have been written by different authors from different countries, so their views may differ. Please note that this is an individual review, not ... Read More

Portal 2 Xbox 360 Review

Portal 2 Xbox 360 Review

Note: Reviews for Portal 2 (PC) and Portal 2 (Xbox 360) have been written by different authors from different countries, so their views may differ. Please note that this is an individual review, not ... Read More

Section 8: Prejudice Review

Section 8: Prejudice Review

Some games are easy to love. Section 8: Prejudice is one such game that puts up a near-impenetrable shield against any criticisms I may have with it. As a sequel to 2009's Section 8, Prejudice improve... Read More

Pinball FX2: Mars Table Review

Pinball FX2: Mars Table Review

This shall be a short review for a short and sweet piece of content for everyone's favourite Pinball game on the Xbox Live Arcade. The Mars Table adds an intergalactic themed level to the ever-expandi... Read More

Tiger Woods PGA 12: The Masters Review

Tiger Woods PGA 12: The Masters Review

This years versions of the well know franchise of the Tiger Woods PGA games is in no way a disappointment nor the same game as last years with a few touch ups.  It has some significant changes with m... Read More

Moon Diver Review

Moon Diver Review

Do you, like many others, have fond memories of late 80s arcade classic Strider? You may be pleased to know that the brains behind Strider has decided to give his original gem a spiritual successor in... Read More

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars Review

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars Review

I've not been happy with Tom Clancy as of late. With the last game I'd played based on his writings being the awful 3DS launch title, Splinter Cell 3D, I was starting to lose faith in the brand name. ... Read More

Rayman 3D Review

Rayman 3D Review

Remakes seem to be the order of the day when it comes to the initial titles for Nintendo's new 3DS. With titles like Ocarina of Time seeking to completely re-invent the games of yesteryear, Rayman 3D ... Read More

Splinter Cell 3D Review

Splinter Cell 3D Review

With many classic Nintendo titles set for a makeover on their new 3DS, we already have a few remakes gracing its launch line-up. Sadly, in the case of Splinter Cell 3D, this modern generation make-ove... Read More

Homefront (PC) Review

Homefront (PC) Review

Note: Reviews for Homefront (PS3/Xbox 360) and Homefront (PC) have been written by different authors, so their views may differ. Please note that this is an individual review, not a supplement to the ... Read More

Nintendogs + Cats Review

Nintendogs + Cats Review

Nintendo were truly able to tap into the virgin resource of the casual gamers last generation with the Wii and DS. Part of the DS' charm to casual audiences was the presence of one of its major launch... Read More

theHunter Review

theHunter Review

At first sight, theHunter might look like a really boring, repetitive hunting game. That is what I thought initially too. I wasn't very excited when I was told I will be reviewing a game called The Hu... Read More

Asphalt 3D Review

Asphalt 3D Review

It's always interesting to see how your favourite genres within gaming fare on the next generation of hardware. It is thus with a sense of relief that the 3DS sees its first major racing game, Asphalt... Read More

Shift 2: Unleashed Review

Shift 2: Unleashed Review

Games like Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo have basically dominated the GT/Racing Sim genre, but with new names like DiRT, MotoGP, F1 and GRID, the future for the genre looks competitive a... Read More

Pilotwings Resort Review

Pilotwings Resort Review

Pilotwings has always been synonymous with the launch of a Nintendo console; or at least this was the case back in the 90's. Having missed the Gamecube and Wii, Pilotwings is now aiding the launch of ... Read More

Hoard (PC) Review

Hoard (PC) Review

Hoard was released some time ago for PSN, and it was, quite understandably, loved by one and all. The game is not out for the PC, but the question is, is it as fun and as addictive as the original ver... Read More

Dynasty Warriors 7 Review

Dynasty Warriors 7 Review

Dynasty Warriors 7 is very similar to its predecessors but with a new story and added features.  That doesn't always make it a bad game of course, especially if you like the games style and don't... Read More