• 6Jul 09

  Trine review

  The_PC_Gamer wrote:

  Trine is an action platforming game for PC, which is also on PSN and soon rumoured for Xbox Live. It is developed by the Finnish company Frozenbyte, who are known for their fun top-down shooter series Shadowgrounds. The game was released on PC on 3 July 2009 via steam, with a retail release following soon. Having played both Shadowgrounds games, I was fairly confident in Frozenbyte's attempt at a new genre. With Shadowgrounds, things were kept simple and fun, engaging the player without completely drawing them in, and that was appreciated by many. After initially playing the Trine demo, I was very impressed with what the developers have done. They went in a totally new direction with a platform action game, and an artistic design that felt very fresh and beautiful to look at. With little hesitation, I started on the full game and something like 8 to 9 hours later I completed the campaign on normal difficulty. While the core elements showcased in the demo remained in tact, there were a few welcome and some not very welcome surprises.

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  http://www.newgamenetwork.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=52

  One of the first reviews on the Internet! Enjoy!

  • Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:30 am PT
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• 27Jun 09

  Looking for Volunteers

  New Game Network is currently looking for Volunteers in various positions to fill our ranks! New Game Network (NGN) is an exciting new Game-focused website that is looking to expand and provide our readers a large amount of personal, quality reviews of the most popular titles! If you are looking for the next step in advancing your career resume, or just want to contribute to our community, feel free to apply!

  What is NGN?
  -- New Game Network is a growing community focused on providing PC Games reviews and relevant industry news. It was founded in early 2009 and we already feature a large database of quality reviews, dedicated staff and writers.
  -- NGN is already featured on IGN Networks' recognized critics list (via GameStats.com) and we hope to expand our membership to websites such as MetaCritic in the future.

  Why Join NGN?
  -- We provide quality, in-depth game news and reviews as best we can. We are operated completely independently, and our pages are free of advertising.
  -- We all volunteer our time and put in a solid effort to provide the community with good reviews and interesting news items.
  -- Our goal is to continuously expand the readership base while striving to be recognized in the gaming industry as a source of independent and quality opinions.

  Why Should I apply?
  -- No longer will your quality work get lost among the pool of hundreds of other user reviews.
  -- Have a chance to chat with fellow staff members like friends rather than co-workers.
  -- Be eligible to attend E3 2010!*

  What are the Requirements?
  -- You must be a gamer. This means knowing and understanding the industry, and being familiar with the greatest games.
  -- If your application is approved, we will setup an interview with you. You MUST use Xfire OR Steam for daily communication.
  -- You are free to review ANY games not already in our database. We expect at least one review per month of sizable length and comparable quality.

  
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  • Posted Jun 27, 2009 6:15 pm PT
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• 26Jun 09

  Sims 3 Review

  The_PC_Gamer wrote:

  The Sims 3 is a life simulation video game in the popular and critically acclaimed The Sims franchise, originally created by Maxis. It still stands tall and unique, as no other game has come close, or even attempted to, overthrow the Sims franchise in the genre. The reason for this is the sheer brilliance of the original game, which lets you control your Sim, a human being, as they go about their daily lives and you control their every move and decision. It was addicting, revolutionary, and of course great fun. Many big content expansion packs later, Sims 2 was released. It received a huge boost in graphics, content, and features. But to the disappointment of many, the game lacked any of the features from expansion packs of the original game. It was fair though, since the new engine required EA to re-build everything from scratch, and all of the original Sims expansions would simply create too much of a game. But no matter, fans were lining up and breaking sales records for the game. EA then decided to start releasing content packs for Sims 2 much like they did with the original. However, fans were split over EA's decision to create new packs, rather than re-create those from The Sims. Closer to the announcement of Sims 3, EA was simply putting out "Stuff Packs" now rather than any new gameplay content or elements. This only appealed to hardcore players and bored mothers, alienating whatever true gamer audience was left.

  Read the rest @ NGN As usual!

  http://www.newgamenetwork.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=48

  Thanks!

  • Posted Jun 26, 2009 8:45 pm PT
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