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Jun 27, 2008
Wii Review

First-person shooters, sure, but first-person gambling? This is blackjack, only viewed from the best seat in the house: inside the martini-addled head of a card junkie. Our host is Mr. Paradise (how can you not be magnetically drawn to Vegas with a name like that?) – prepare to meet his hands. ...

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Oct 30, 2007
360 Review
Oct 29, 2007 After all that “only PS3 can do Virtua Fighter 5” talk, were proud to say the 360 version is graphically superior - by some margin, in fact. Truthfully, the 360 sheen is so apparent in a direct HDMI cable switch comparison, its like looking at Soul Calibur 2 on Xbox compared to PS2. VF5s here, online, and all is right with the ...
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Mar 22, 2007
PS3 Review
When Sega released Virtua Fighter in 1993 - the world's first 3D beat-em-up - it changed gaming forever. VF1 was embryonic, but a vital step towards VF5 - perhaps the ultimate 3D fighting game. But before we start the fanfare, there are things you should know. If you didn't like VF4 - and this plays identically - you won't like this. Secondly, although it oozes quality from every pixel, most people we've played have said "looks nice", messed about for five minutes and left without coming back. ...
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Mar 20, 2007
360 Review
This will make you love tennis. No, really. Even if you loathe the sport and grit your teeth when Wimbledon distorts the TV schedules, Virtua Tennis 3 is so realistic that it forces you to appreciate the sports intricacies - in a stealthy education dressed as addiction. And while the latest game in the much-loved series is no massive departure - its still a tennis game, for instance - theres enough new gameplay tweaks and content to tempt veterans as well as newcomers. It looks like an ...
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Mar 20, 2007
PS3 Review
This will make you love tennis. No, really. Even if you loathe the sport and grit your teeth when Wimbledon distorts the TV schedules, Virtua Tennis 3 is so realistic that it forces you to appreciate the sports intricacies - in a stealthy education dressed as addiction. And while the latest game in the much-loved series is no massive departure - its still a tennis game, for instance - theres enough new gameplay tweaks and content to tempt veterans as well as newcomers. It looks like an ...
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Aug 3, 2005
PSP Review
At this year's E3, we marched around the PSP booths in search of something to whet our appetites. But after strolling past enthusiastic booth babes attempting to pimp NFSU Rivals, Lumines and Ape Escape, a terrible realisation overcame us - we'd played all these games to death already. "Well there's no point sticking around here," we thought. "Let's hit the PS2 stands instead. They've just unveiled Taxi Driver. Should be good!" Clearly, our jet lag was making us go frikkin' mental. But then we ...
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Nov 20, 2007
PC Review
Nov 20, 2007 Viva Pinata stole our hearts with cute candy-filled pinata-on-pinata love-making when it debuted on the 360. Unfortunately, the PC version loses some of the original version's charm due to its late release and crash-prone nature. But if you're willing to put up with the occasional unexpected trip back to your desktop and Microsoft's usual shenanigans - that try to tempt you into buying into their Games for Windows plan with a one month pass - Viva Pinata is still worth checking ...
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Nov 9, 2006
360 Review
If you think Viva Pinata is just a silly kids' game that's not worth your hardcore gaming time, you're probably right. Viva Pinata is a very special game that won't appeal to gamers only interested in adrenaline-fueled bullet fests. If you've got an open mind, however, you'll find a uniquely addictive and pleasantly colorful change of pace that scratches that Animal Crossing itch without all the hassle of little dogs yelling at you for not playing in a couple days. You start with a ramshackle ...
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Nov 1, 2007
360 Review
Nov 1, 2007 A delightful treat for those open-minded enough to give it a try, the original Viva Pinata surprised us with its addictive garden cultivating gameplay. Unfortunately, if you're looking for anything even remotely similiar in Viva Pinata: Party Animals, prepare to be surprised again. Although Party Animals retains its predecessor's visual appeal, the similarities between the two end there. In fact, Party Animals seems to be the opposite of the original Viva Pinata in just about every ...
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Sep 11, 2008
DS Review
DS - Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise - Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise

Gardening is pretty dull, unless you’re mad, old or both. So you might not think it’s the best pitch for a game. But then Viva Pinata comes along, full of dirty hoes, constant mating and general abuse of animals. Viva la watering can! ...

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