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Reviews Spotlight: Spring Break Blues, Loads of Rain, and Stepmania

By now, you're probably on your way to California, Florida, or even Mexico for Spring Break. But interns don't receive vacation breaks. Oh no. We slave away, each day, to provide you -- the adoring audience -- with quality content. So enjoy the sun and surf, but try to pull yourself away from the gorgeous women to check out this week's Reviews Spotlight.

Michael Rousseau hasn't been outside in a while -- but not because he's sick. On the contrary, he's currently enmeshed in Borderland's newest downloadable content: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx. Does the General outdo Moxxi and Dr. Ned? Scroll down to find out.

Next up is a trio of basement-bound vacationers: Beau Baxter Rosser, Carlos Macias, and Frank Anderson. The three share their impressions of Quantic Dream's newest thriller, Heavy Rain. Be prepared for some poorly penned water puns!

Ryan Conway's back with another entry of  "For What it's Worth," wherein he scrutinizes the two geekiest games ever made, Stepmania and Decimation X.

Lastly, Sean Hinz concludes the series of spectacular reviews with his article, which exposes the good and the bad of Darksiders.


New Borderlands DLC Knoxx it Outta the Park
By Michael Rousseau
Like the best reviews, Michael begins with an astute analogy. But he doesn't compare the Borderlands DLC series to a work of literary genius or to another game. Instead, he compares the downloadable trilogy to the original Star Wars films. Third in line, does General Moxx provide the same amusement as rampaging Ewoks? Let's hope Michael's metaphor holds water.

 

Four Fatal Flaws - Heavy Rain
By Beau Baxter Rosser
Heavy RainSpeaking of water, this game has a lot of it. Beau drops several "F bombs" in his newly minted review series, Four Fatal Flaws. This week, he's one of three writers to review Heavy Rain. But don't wade too far into the water, because this article is chock full of spoilers.


This Water Runs Deep (Heavy Run Review)
By Carlos Macias
If anything, this review runs deep. Beyond evaluating the merit of Heavy Rain, Carlos challenges the very rubrics we implement when defining video games. Do interactive cutscenes constitute gameplay? Can mundane chores stimulate us? Heavy Rain will confront you at every turn and so will Carlos.


Heavy Rain Review
By Frank Anderson
How do you follow up a gig like Carlos Macias'? Frank Anderson shows us how. Complemented by his unrestricted wit, this review sheds light on Heavy Rain's achievements and shortcomings. Did developer Quantic Dream's reach exceed its grasp?


For What It's Worth: Stepmania and Decimation X
By Ryan Conway
By reviewing two games instead of one, Ryan gives new meaning to the term "buy one, get one." This week, both Decimation X and Stepmania get the Conway treatment. The former is a downloadable game available on the Xbox Live Marketplace while the latter is a free-to-play Dance Dance Revolution clone. By now, you know what to expect. Let me just say: Ryan does his thing.


War on HorsebackPlay it NOW! - Darksiders
By Sean Hinz
Darksiders is one of those games that seems unbearably cool but receives middling review scores. Should you succumb to the refined awesomeness of this action-adventure game, or should  you save your money and buy a cheeseburger instead? If the title didn't make it clear, read Sean's review to help you make a decision.

Comments (2)

Congratulations everyone for making the Spotlight

Yay I'm back in. LOL.

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