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Video Game Review: Batman Arkham Asylum

The best /Batman/ simulator, and arguably the best superhero game, of all time.
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted November 2, 2009
(Eidos/Warner, PS3; also for Xbox 360) Game ••••• Graphics ••••½ Sound ••••
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Video Game Review: "inFAMOUS"

It doesn’t live up to its name — and that's a good thing.
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted October 7, 2009
Sony, PS3 Game ••••½ Graphics •• Sound ••••
Bad weather.

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The Best Looking Games of 2008

Graphics aren't everything, but in the age of HD gaming, pretty faces can be a big plus.
- By Soundandvisionmag.com Staff
- Posted December 19, 2008
Sorry, Wii games. We know you're fun at parties, but Mario has been looking a lot better on the DS than he has on our big-screens lately. Let's get on with the games that made our eyes as happy (sometimes happier) than our thumbs.

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Have Sword, Will Pummel

Game review (Xbox 360, Playstation 3)
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted September 23, 2008
Namco Bandai Game •••• Graphics •••• Sound ••
This weapons-based, one-on-one fighting game boasts a robust roster of warriors, a slew of diverse settings, and more spec

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

We explore the first four levels of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on the Xbox 360. The Dark Side never looked so good.
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted August 21, 2008
As this magazine's videogame reviewer and a longtime Star Wars fan, I was so eager to get my hands on an early copy of The Force Unleashed that I considered storming the Presidio. Luckily, however, LucasArts was kind enough to deliver an exclusive preview (for Xbox 360) right to my door.

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Game Review: Burnout Paradise
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted April 6, 2008
EA, PS3; also for Xbox 360 Game ••••½ Graphics ••••½ Sound ••••½
Take me down to the Paradise City w

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American PHOTO Editor's Choice 2007 Sweepstakes

Enter every day for a chance to win!
- Posted July 5, 2007
Enter today for your chance to win the American PHOTO 2007 Editor's Choice entry-level digital SLR Camera of the Year: the Sony Alpha 100. Enjoy Sony's first interchangeable-lens digital SLR, a full-featured and versatile camera.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Starts: July 1, 2007 Ends: August 15, 2007

This contest has ended.

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GAME REVIEW: Call of Duty 3
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted February 8, 2007
Thrusting you into the Normandy Breakout, the spectacular graphics and sound of this game make it one of the most immersive, movie-like World War II shooters yet. Details in the environments will astound you, including some of the most lifelike vegetation ever seen in a game - from individual blades of grass that sway in the breeze to lush trees that let rays of light filter through.

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Drew Thompson's Top 5 of 2006

Best Graphics and Sound for Console Games
- Posted February 5, 2007
1. Gears of War (Microsoft, Xbox 360, Rated M). With gorgeous graphics, stunning sound, and visceral gameplay, this sci-fi shooter mows down the competition. Dramatic camera angles add to the cinematic intensity.

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Game Review: Gears of War
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted January 3, 2007
Halo 3? No hurry! Rendered in heart-pounding high-def and surround, Gears of War (Microsoft, Xbox 360, Rated M) skyrockets the bar for future generations of sci-fi shooters. You're Marcus Fenix, former war hero imprisoned for treason, now set free to fight the Locust Horde - a nightmarish race of bloodthirsty beasts.

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GAME REVIEW: Scarface: The World is Yours
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted December 4, 2006
Vivendi (PS2, Xbox) Game ••• Graphics ••• Sound •••• Remember the end of the movie Scarface?
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GAME REVIEW: Destroy All Humans! 2
- By Drew Thompson
- Posted December 4, 2006
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