http://gamerocity.net Gamers. Unite. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:19:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Game: 'Splosion Man Developer: Twisted Pixel Games Publisher: Twisted Pixel Games MSRP: $9.99 (800 Microsoft Points) Release Date: 7/22/2009 Platform Reviewed: Xbox 360 (XBLA) I needed to take a break from wading through the story in yet another JRPG, so I downloaded a couple demos - including the demo for 'Splosion Man. After a mere few ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/27/review-splosion-man/ Reviewing games is touchy, especially when there are many different types of gamers out there who expect many different types of things from the games themselves, and from reviewers. I'm not incredibly experienced in writing game reviews yet, but I try my best to get the highlights covered, perhaps even ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/23/my-review-philosophy/ In many ways, the previous two Personagames exemplified what a good Japanese RPG should be. Even though some elements of the game play were standard, they were executed in such a way that it worked with the rest of the game, including its obviously non-standard story paths. To me, Persona ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/22/rumor-persona-5-for-ps3/ When I first read the news, it sounded strange in my mind.  An RPG based on The Wizard of Oz?  No way!  Apparently, yes way.  XSEED is localizing what's known in Japan as RIZ-ZOAWD (don't ask), and retitling the game here as The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/21/wizard-of-oz-jrpg-heading-our-way/ Online multi-player has really been popular in recent gaming history.  Myself, I'm not a big online-gaming person, other than MMOs or testing out the multi-player for a review.  One genre that seems to be lacking in multi-player experiences, however, is the RPG.  I always dreamed of how ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/19/multi-player-in-console-rpgs/ We haven't heard a whole lot about the North American release of Dissidia: Final Fantasy.  Its a action/fighting/RPG title for the PSP that pits characters from many games in the Final Fantasy franchise against each other in a typical "good vs. evil" battle.  What interests me is that each of the ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/17/dissidia-final-fantasy-demo-incoming/ Due to its abysmal sales in North America, I'm surprised Sega is putting together a sequel to Valkyria Chronicles. Don't get me wrong, I'm terribly glad they are - that title is probably the best RPG to grace the PS3 since the system hit the market. Its just a shame ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/15/valkyria-chronicles-gets-a-sequel/ Its been a while since Tales of Vesperia came out for the Xbox 360. In fact, that was one of the driving forces behind my purchase of the system last year. I figured if the Talesfranchise, of all things, is going to the 360, I need to buy one for ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/14/tales-of-two-versions/ Game: X-Blades Developer: Gaijin Entertainment Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive MSRP: $29.99 Release Date: 2/10/2009 Platform Reviewed: Xbox 360 Also Available On: PS3, PC I honestly find it hard to start this review, frankly because I don't know where to start.  Do I start with the over-sexualized, scantily-clad, smack-talking heroine?  Or do I start things off by talking about ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/13/review-x-blades/ The PlayStation Portable seems to be doing very well lately.  It, along with its counterpart the Nintendo DS, seems to be a haven for quirky RPGs of all sorts coming out of Japan.  If you like music and like RPGs, perhaps the latest JRPG announcement for the PSP might pique ... http://gamerocity.net/2009/07/11/a-musical-rpg-for-the-psp/