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REVIEW: Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Developer: Treasure | Publisher: SEGA | Format: DS

Reviewer: Craig Jay GallagherAfter their success with Gunstar Heroes and the awe inspiring Ikaruga, developers Treasure turned their attention to Bleach: The Blade of Fate. Based upon the anime series it features all the main characters and a plot which ties in to the second series.

Final Metal Gear Solid 4 Trailer

Viewing the final MGS4 trailer you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was a trailer for an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster. From the grizzled voice over to awe-inspiring number of set pieces it could easily pass for the next Jerry Bruckheimer offering, when in fact it’s so much more. The tantalising prospect of a summers day spent playing Metal Gear is something to cherish. Lets just hope that the game lives up to the exceedingly high expectation.

REVIEW: Mystery Dungeon: Shiren The Wanderer

Developer: SEGA| Publisher: SEGA | Format: DS

Reviewer: Craig Jay Gallagher The ability in games to save at will, gain extra lives, pass by regular check points and generally depend on the ability to begin close to where you are should you die has long been a traditional feature of all games. Not so in Mystery Dungeon: Shiren The Wanderer where dieing during the game really does result in the end of the game. Death is greeted with a  return to square one, there is no second chance. You have to begin anew with no coin, skills reset and all your gear lost. Accepting this simple fact will either allow for a uniquely enjoyable gaming experience or have gamers shrugging their shoulders and looking for the latest brain game in it's place.

REVIEW: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Developer: Polyphony Digital  Publisher: SCEE | Format: PS3

Reviewer: Craig Jay Gallagher Gran Turismo 5  promises to be the finest real world driving simulator, and chances are that it will deliver upon this promise when released. Till then we have Gran Turismo Prologue which can only be described as a teaser. While its absolutely amazing to look at and be technically awe inspiring it's all just a little underwhelming.

REVIEW: Brain Assist

Developer: SEGA| Publisher: SEGA | Format: DS

Reviewer: Craig Jay Gallagher While grammatically incorrect and a bit bland the title Brain Assist informers gamers of what type game they're getting. While the translated text may at times be side splitting hilarious the game never promises to help with grammar, what it does hope to help improve is your usage of your “right brain”. What your right brain controls is a number of functions including your artistic abilities and your imagination.