ZTGD Reviews, Previews, Media and Updates. http://www.ztgd.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:19 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:19 Arcade junkies will appreciate these two niche titles finally being available outside of tracking down the cabinets, and the Wii is the perfect platform to release them on. http://www.ztgd.com/9934/Gunblade-NY-and-LA-Machinegunes-Arcade-Hits-Pack.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:19 If they put forth a little more effort in creating this, it would attract an audience who would buy it. As it stands though, they're merely running good franchises through the dirt. http://www.ztgd.com/9933/Sam--Max-The-Devils-Playhouse---Episode-5.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:57:03 In the end Commander is a combination of good ideas that just don't seem to click, it may be the result of an overly grand scope but the Commander is sadly not greater than the sum of its parts. http://www.ztgd.com/9932/Conquest-Commander-of-the-Americas.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:49:04 Using nature's power to smite some unfaithful is generally satisfying, but that satisfaction is focused into a few attacks and a generally unvaried level leaving room for a bit of joylessness to creep in. http://www.ztgd.com/9920/Babel-Rising.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:05:53 Shank is one of those games that will either be loved or hated by the masses. I for one think it is a steal at fifteen bucks, and if you enjoy classic action titles like Contra or Ninja Gaiden then you should not hesitate picking it up. http://www.ztgd.com/9917/Shank.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:31:38 Shank is one of those games that will either be loved or hated by the masses. I for one think it is a steal at fifteen bucks, and if you enjoy classic action titles like Contra or Ninja Gaiden then you should not hesitate picking it up. http://www.ztgd.com/9916/Shank.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:30:16 Most of the time when people put their opinions on the Internet, it's a relatively silent affair. There is rarely thoughtful response, less often dialog, and only occasionally the merest ripple of permanence. http://www.ztgd.com/9912/Penny-Arcade-and-Used-Games-Legality--Morality.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:35:47 Overall, it gives me everything that I want in a crime/action game, but it just needed a little extra polish to make it really shine. http://www.ztgd.com/9911/Mafia-2.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:50:46 Overall, it gives me everything that I want in a crime/action game, but it just needed a little extra polish to make it really shine. http://www.ztgd.com/9910/Mafia-2.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:47:34 Scott Pilgrim is definitely a niche game that is appealing to a specific audience, much like the movie itself. If you don't enjoy old-school looks, repetitive gaming and blips for music, then you obviously aren't the one this game is aimed at. http://www.ztgd.com/9909/Scott-Pilgrim-vs-The-World-The-Game.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:09:14 Scott Pilgrim is definitely a niche game that is appealing to a specific audience, much like the movie itself. If you don't enjoy old-school looks, repetitive gaming and blips for music, then you obviously aren't the one this game is aimed at. http://www.ztgd.com/9908/Scott-Pilgrim-vs-The-World-The-Game.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:07:59 In spite of this, Helsing's Fire retains its appeal throughout the entire campaign with some of the most unique gameplay and ingenious presentation I've seen in an iPhone game. http://www.ztgd.com/9907/Helsings-Fire.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:58:27 When an app comes along for review I entertain feelings of reward and punishment. I want you to reward the development team of Dark Nebula: Episode 2 with your dollar, I want them to experience the positive affirmation of your purchase. http://www.ztgd.com/9906/Dark-Nebula-2.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:54:03 Screetch is a game in masquerade. It looks like a match-three, but it plays like a turn-based title that pits you directly against the inky Screetch. http://www.ztgd.com/9905/The-Screetch.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:49:14 We are giving away an Xbox 360 Slim console and a copy of Halo Reach thanks to Gamestop and their HaloFest celebrating Bungie's latest entry in the series. http://www.ztgd.com/9890/Halo-Reach-Contest.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:47:05 Activision has announced that the latest track pack for Band Hero and Guitar Hero 5 is now available featuring everyone's favorite hair-rocker Dave Mustaine and his band Megadeth. http://www.ztgd.com/9895/Megadeth-Track-Pack-Now-Available.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:29:35 XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, has announced today that Ivy the Kiwi? has begun to ship to retailers across North America. http://www.ztgd.com/9894/Ivy-the-Kiwi-Begins-Her-Journey.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:09:29 EA and award-winning independent development studio Klei Entertainment announced that the highly anticipated downloadable 2D action game Shank, will be available for download on PSN beginning today, August 24 and on XBLA on August 25. http://www.ztgd.com/9893/Shank-Unsheathes-Today.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:56:17 Gamers' wait to enter the world of organized crime is over, as 2K Games announced today that Mafia II, an epic crime-action tale, is now available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. http://www.ztgd.com/9892/Mafia-II-Takes-Over-Retail.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:43:42 Today Electronic Arts Inc. and leading independent developer Hothead Games announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the delightfully twisted and fiendishly addictive action RPG, DeathSpank. http://www.ztgd.com/9891/Deathspank-Thongs-of-Virtue-Announced.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:04:36 Premium experience brand CM4 launches their full Catalyst cover line of products designed for the Wii Remote with MotionPlus, DSi, DSi XL, and the PSPgo this week. http://www.ztgd.com/9889/CM4-Accessories-Gaming-Protection-in-Style.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:47:37 Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a solid sequel with an awesome visual style and great online modes. The short campaign is definitely a disappointment, but it is still a good ride. http://www.ztgd.com/9888/Kane--Lynch-2-Dog-Days.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:53:50 Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a solid sequel with an awesome visual style and great online modes. The short campaign is definitely a disappointment, but it is still a good ride. http://www.ztgd.com/9887/Kane--Lynch-2-Dog-Days.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:49:56 Company of Heroes Online will give all the players who didn't fork out $60 for Starcraft II something to do as they play online. Not only is it free-to-play, but it is incredibly addictive and deep, too. http://www.ztgd.com/9885/Company-of-Heroes-Online.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:26:32 Activision has just sent over the latest trailer for Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions featuring the Scarlet Suit. Check out the latest footage of the game which is scheduled to ship next month for all consoles. http://www.ztgd.com/9882/Spider-Man-Scarlet-Suit-Vignette-Trailer.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:32:43 Today we received a brand new video of EA and Visceral Games' upcoming space horror title Dead Space 2 featuring our hero Isaac strapping in for the ride of his life, check it out after the jump. http://www.ztgd.com/9881/Dead-Space-2-Gamescom-Footage.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:04:38 Check out the latest batch of creepy screenshots from Day 1 Studios' upcoming first-person shooter F.E.A.R. 3 which is scheduled to ship in April of 2011 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. http://www.ztgd.com/9880/FEAR3-Gamescom-Screenshots.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:00:34 Warner Bros. has announced the next three characters to be unveiled for NetherRealm Studios' latest chapter in the beloved Mortal Kombat series. We also have five new screenshots featuring said characters. http://www.ztgd.com/9877/New-Mortal-Kombat-Screens-and-Characters.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:43:46 Bringing the ultimate set list to furious finger-fretting rockaholics around the world this September, Activision Publishing, Inc. revealed today the entire Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock on-disc lineup. http://www.ztgd.com/9873/GH-Warriors-of-Rock-Set-List-Unveiled.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:26:37 With a price of .99 Dead Runner is an easy recommend for release day. The art looks a bit like sinister finger painting, and the first person perspective gives it a Blair Witch vibe without all the cursing and motion sickness. http://www.ztgd.com/9872/Dead-Runner.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:57:11 The gameplay is fun and never really gets boring. It has a simple, but fun story that keeps you playing. Plus, with seven chapters in all, the game will keep you busy for at least six hours. http://www.ztgd.com/9871/Snark-Busters-Welcome-to-the-Club.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:36:19 XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, has announced today the arrival of Ys SEVEN, the first title in the legendary Ys series of Action RPG games to be created exclusively for the PSP system. http://www.ztgd.com/9870/Ys-Seven-Now-Available-at-Retail.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:13:05 IO Interactive is pleased to announce that Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days is out now on the PS3 , Xbox 360 and Windows PC in North America and will be released from August 20 throughout Europe and August 26 in Japan. http://www.ztgd.com/9869/Kane-and-Lynch-2-Hits-Retail.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:07:25 Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that Dragon Age 2 will be available on March 8, in North America and March 11, 2011 in Europe. http://www.ztgd.com/9868/Dragon-Age-2-Release-Date-Announced.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:01:54 Today at GamesCom, BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. announced that Mass Effect 2, the highest rated game of 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PC, is coming to the Sony PlayStation 3 in January 2011. http://www.ztgd.com/9867/Mass-Effect-2-is-Coming-to-PS3.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:59:01 Electronic Arts Inc. and Crytek today announced two special editions for the highly anticipated first person shooter Crysis 2; the Crysis 2 Limited Edition and the Crysis 2 Nano Edition. http://www.ztgd.com/9866/Crysis-2-Gets-Two-Collectors-Editions.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:52:34 Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts today announced a Limited Edition version of Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, this holiday's hottest action racing game. http://www.ztgd.com/9865/Need-for-Speed-Gets-a-Collectors-Edition.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:47:37 Harmonix and MTV Games announced today a selection of new tracks that will be available when Rock Band 3 ships later this year including Bob Marley, Slipknot, INXS and Tokio Hotel. http://www.ztgd.com/9860/More-Rock-Band-3-Tracks-Announced.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:48:49 Today at gamescom 2010, MTV Games and Harmonix Music Systems Inc., revealed 10 new artists and songs from the highly anticipated Dance Central on-disc track list exclusively for Kinect for the Xbox 360. http://www.ztgd.com/9859/Dance-Central-Tracks-Announced.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:33:26 Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today GUN LOCO, an exciting, all-new approach to the third-person shooter genre. http://www.ztgd.com/9858/Square-Enix-Announces-Gun-Loco.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:39:21 If you heard me talk about this game after E3 you won't be surprised: I still love it. The balance between puzzling, platforming and combat is, well, delightful. http://www.ztgd.com/9857/Lara-Croft-and-the-Guardian-of-Light.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:30 2K Games announced today that BioShockInfinite, a first-person shooter, is currently in development at Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock which has sold over 4 million units worldwide. http://www.ztgd.com/9856/Irrational-Games-Announces-BioShock-Infinite.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:28:16 Activision Publishing, Inc. has de-classified details regarding the Collector's Editions for Treyarch's upcoming game, Call of Duty: Black Ops, which is expected to be the entertainment event of 2010. http://www.ztgd.com/9855/CoD-Black-Ops-Prestige-Edition-Announced.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:14:08 As a whole, I highly recommend this game. It is a fun shooter that will certainly get you through to the next big release, and hopefully find a good following to keep matches going for months to come. http://www.ztgd.com/9854/Monday-Night-Combat.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:20:32 Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Viral Survival. As mentioned, they do a good job of keeping the gameplay mixed up between modes and making it addictive enough to keep you coming back and wanting to play more. http://www.ztgd.com/9853/Viral-Survival.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:43:57 In the end, Academagia is a completely text-based choose-your-own adventure game that makes good on its options, but brings itself down with mediocrity. http://www.ztgd.com/9850/Academagia.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:26:47 2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that BorderlandsTM fans can return to Pandora's inhospitable environment to enjoy a brand-new destructive downloadable adventure in Claptrap's New Robot Revolution. http://www.ztgd.com/9847/Next-Borderlands-DLC-Announced.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:18:06 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system. http://www.ztgd.com/9846/Ace-Combat-Assault-Horizon-Announced.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:47:12 2K Games announced today the availability of a downloadable demo for Mafia II, the action-driven epic crime saga for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. http://www.ztgd.com/9845/Mafia-II-Demo-is-Now-Available.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:41:28 Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today revealed the star-studded voice over cast for Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up game to the critically acclaimed Fallout 3. http://www.ztgd.com/9844/Fallout-New-Vegas-Has-Got-Talent.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:57:32