Book Review: ‘Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick’ by Joe Schreiber

Book Review: ‘Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick’ by Joe Schreiber
A less-than-original blend of Collateral, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Taken and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Schreiber’s book is so derivative it’s practically begging for a lawsuit. But while it’s nothing remotely new, it’s never less than entertaining, with a rollercoaster pace and enough action to distract you from the fact that you’ve seen it all before...

XBLA Review: Choplifter HD

XBLA Review: Choplifter HD
Those with a fondness for the original Choplifter will be pleased to find that the HD remake is a faithful reworking that has plenty of fun moments and a nice blend of chaotic action and minimal strategy. But repetitive design, extreme difficulty spikes and an extremely high asking price mean it’s not the most wise investment for those who’re unfamiliar with the original game...

PSN Review: Disney Universe – A Nightmare Before Christmas DLC & Villains Character Pack

PSN Review: Disney Universe – A Nightmare Before Christmas DLC & Villains Character Pack
The Nightmare Before Christmas DLC is a must buy if you dug Disney Universe, though. There’s a decent amount to it and its clever use of the license in its puzzle-centric gameplay makes playing through it even more fun...

XBLA Review: NFL Blitz

XBLA Review: NFL Blitz
The removal of late hits aside, the HD update of NFL Blitz is a stacked package that offers a tonne of value while recapturing almost all the fun you remember from the original game. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed, pick-up-and-play sports game that’s a tonne of fun for NFL fanatics and non-sports fans alike...

XBLA Review: Sonic CD

XBLA Review: Sonic CD
If you’ve played the game before, the visual upgrades and added bonuses make it a must buy, and if you’ve never checked Sonic CD out but are craving some old-school 2D Sonic action, you should definitely give it a shot, especially at a surprisingly cheap 400 Microsoft Points...