Japanese games have a reputation for being strange. In the case of Kyuiin by Media Entertainment, nothing is sacred in this twisted fairy tale world of giant frogs and flying vampire nuns. As a young boy who pilots a vacuum cleaner (bet some of you wish your Bissell could do that), you must free your favorite fairy tale from an evil wizard. Unlike most shooters, Kyuiin is very unconventional in... more.

The Neo-Geo system is known primarily for its fighting games like The King of Fighters and Samurai Shodown. Ironically, the Neo-Geo first launched with a variation of games from different genres, including sports. After the success of Baseball Stars, SNK released a sequel - Baseball Stars 2. While the basic play mechanics stayed the same, the game itself received a major graphic overhaul. ... more.

Runespell: Overture is a new approach to the same old card based role-playing game. Designed in a style similar to the Puzzle Quest series, you play a game of poker instead of playing a game that’s similar to Bejeweled, Columns or Tetris. The combat rules apply to the standard rules of Poker, with nothing being altered. Your attacks are based on the different suits you have. For example: a fu... more.

If you were lucky enough to own a Neo-Geo system back in the day, and could afford the expensive cartridges that were priced in the $300+ range, you were among the lucky few who could experience The King of Fighters in your home. For some gamers, the arcade was the only place to experience this series. As console system technology progressed, home ports of previous KOF games (i.e. KOF '95, KOF '96... more.

As a newcomer to the Bleach television seres, I am just beginning to appreciate Ichigo Kutosaki as a character. His trials and tribulations as a soul reaver, and how it was thrusted upon him, creates an engaging experience for the viewer. Bleach: Soul Resurreccion offers the same engaging character development as the television series. The game itself is divided into chapters with its own chara... more.

Importing games from Japan was always a costly venture. Moreover, it also required a Japanese console system during the heyday of the original Playstation. Unlike today where consoles like the Playstation 3 are region free, gamers then had to endure regional locks that prevented Japanese games from working on their hardware. As it's historically known,  Japan has been noted for developing some of... more.

Getting dirty has never been so much fun. Dirt 3 is bigger and badder than Dirt 2, with over fifty plus cars that span across 5 decades. The car models range from the early 1970’s to more modern day. If you felt that Dirt 2 was the best rally racer around, then Dirt 3 with its extreme handling and outrageous physics and environments will not disappoint. Dirt 3 has more locations and routes... more.

Determine the winner by making the nominees dodge actual tomatoes during stump speeches and literally pick the pockets of old ladies to collect cash. The dark and cynical humor of presidential politics sees some of its finer moments in TITUS, a $1.99 iPhone simulation that's basically a series of minigames in an unapologetically Tim Burton-like setting. It's far from the most realistic virtual ... more.

Ever wish you could be a train conductor?  Choo Choo Steam Trains by Chillingo (Iphone $0.99) grants your wish.  You start off with 3 options: Play, Build, Watch. You can also click on a crystal and validate your e-mail address to get into Crystal where you can view your achievements, find friends, look at recommended games, my games, account settings, and switch users. When you click play... more.

Tower Defense games usually follow a certain formula. As a rule, the object is to protect your base, build structure-like gun turrets, and repair any damage while fending off hordes of enemies. Dead Block by Candygun Games incorporates the same formula from the Tower Defense genre, but with zombies, indoor environments seen from a 3rd person perspective, and a team of three survivors that disco... more.