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REVIEW: Haze

Developer: Free Radical   Publisher: Ubisoft | Format: PS3

After all the delays Haze is finally with us. Long touted as the definitive PS3 exclusive shooter, the game which much like Halo would have gamers buying a PS3 just to play. It promised to redefine first person shooters by combining a cinematic story with intense jaw dropping action. Unfortunately like many of it's kin it fails to achieve anything more than mediocrity

REVIEW: Iron Man

Developer: Artificial Mind and Movement | Publisher: SEGA | Format: Wii

Reviewer: Craig Jay Gallagher There exists a rather unfortunate trend where games based upon films are generally poor. Oft times they are cheap cash in rushed out to coincide with the films release. In recent years this rule has been broke a number of times, most significantly by Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay which remains to this day the finest FPS on any platform as well as being based upon a film. Iron Man which is currently doing extremely well in cinemas is also out across all gaming platforms. While a long way from the quality of Riddick it's still a step above many tie in games.

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.

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.