Tales of Monkey Island: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood (Chapter Four)
Available for Windows PC, Wii (soon)
Release Date (PC): October 30, 2009
Developer: Telltale Games
Official website: www.telltalegames.com

Review summary:
Chapter four in the five part Tales of Monkey Island has one of these greatest plots and the best climax of the series so far. There are some major problems though with the pacing and level design in The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood, but do they outweigh the astounding plot? Read through my entire review to find out if you should pick it up.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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Gyromancer
Available for Xbox 360 (XBLA) and PC (Steam)
Game Developer: Square Enix Studios and PopCap Games
Game Publisher: Square Enix Studios
Release Date: November 18, 2009
Official Website: dlgames.square-enix.com

Review Summary:
Gyromancer rolls up addictive puzzle gameplay with beautiful fantasy artwork and a memorable score into one game. The difficulty curve spikes up quick but if you're persistent, you'll enjoy this puzzle game while getting wrapped into a unique, if somewhat convoluted, fantasy story. Gyromancer is definitely more puzzle than RPG, but there's stuff in there that will appeal to gamers of both genres.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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Fieldrunners
Available for PSP, PSPgo (also iPhone, iPod touch)
Game Developer: Subatomic Studios and Twitchy Thumbs Entertainment (PSP version)
Game Publisher: Subatomic Studios
Release Date: October 1, 2009
Official Website: www.fieldrunners.com

Review Summary:
Fieldrunners is one of those easy to learn, tough to master games in the tower defense genre. The translation from the iPhone/iPod touch platform to a PSP minis game release turns out great and brings along a few bonuses for the ride. Quick loading time, fast jump out/continue options and addictive gameplay makes Fieldrunners a must for PSP gamers.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Borderlands
Available for: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Developed by: Gearbox Software
Published by: 2K Games
Release date: October 20, 2009
Official website: www.borderlandsthegame.com

Review Summary:
Borderlands successfully merges the addictive elements of skill-building in role-playing games and action in first-person shooters. There's plenty of replay value packed into Borderlands that make this game a keeper in your gaming library. Read on to see why you don't want to miss this surprisingly fun wasteland romp.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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DJ Hero
Available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Wii
Game Developer: FreeStyleGames
Game Publisher: Activision
Release Date: October 27th, 2009
Official Website: DJHero.com

Review Summary:
Dj Hero offers a variety of music from Hip-Hop to Rock, which will suit any gamer old and new into music & rhythm games. The turntable controller feels very durable, however the crossfader on the controller will need some adjustment. It doesn't seem to want to lock into the center very well, causing problems like missing notes, breaking your multiplier, etc. With online multiplayer, downloadable content, and some very challenging tracks, you should definitely give Dj Hero a spin, as it will provide hours upon hours of gameplay and excitement in your living room!

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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FIFA Soccer 10
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii, DS, PSP
Release date: October 20, 2009 (US)
Official website: fifa.easports.com

Review Summary:
Another year, marks another release in EA Sports' FIFA series. What else can be done to improve this already stellar soccer game? Will gameplay additions deter from the overall experience or amplify its realism? Find out in the our full review below on what EA has done to try to solidify FIFA Soccer 10's reign amongst the competition.

Rating: 5 out of 5
[PLATINUM BITHEAD AWARD] - game of the year contender

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Half-Minute Hero
Developer: Marvelous Entertainment
Publisher: XSEED Games
Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Official website: www.halfminutehero.com

Review Summary:
Growing up on 8-bit RPGs is something that many of us have done. They are close to our hearts and XSEED Games has already roped you in because of this fact. Half-Minute Hero on the PSP has a great time mechanic and developer Marvelous Entertainment has created a fun, addicting and quirky RPG. You play the Hero, have thirty seconds to save the world and you try to succeed thirty times over. With six modes, multiples difficulty modes, does Half-Minute Hero hold up and is it worth your 30 dollars? Read on my friends.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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Undead Attack! Pinball
Developer: Lucas Mendes Menge
Platform: iPhone and iPod touch
App Store Price: $2.99
Official website: attackpinball.com

Review Summary:
If you're looking for a unique spin on pinball gaming, Undead Attack! Pinball is a refreshing change. It's a nice two-in-one combo of pinball and fighting off zombies, or what the developer calls "gate defense." There is a mix of different iPhone/iPod touch control mechanics as you fight off waves of zombies across three different pinball tables. What keeps the overall game back is the repetitive nature of the gameplay, which you feel after a few waves of fighting the steady stream of the undead. Overall, it's a great looking game that is easy to pickup and play.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
Available for Xbox 360, PC
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games
Release Date (XBLA): October 14, 2009
Official website: www.telltalegames.com

Review Summary:
Although the episodes which comprise Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space have been out for over a year on the PC, only recently have they come to the Xbox 360's Xbox LIVE Arcade. Knowing this still does not harm the game's overall luster. It is a fun game with the best character acting and art seen in a game by Telltale Games.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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Axel & Pixel
Platform: Xbox 360
Developed by: Silver Wish Games
Published by: 2K Play
Release date: October 14, 2009
Official website: axelandpixelgame.com

Review Summary:
Axel & Pixel is a very colorful puzzle game, both in design and character. It suffers, however, from being exceptionally short and not terribly difficult. Axel & Pixel feels like it is geared towards the younger game players.

Rating: 3 out of 5

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