This is a very good game. The simple, intuitive controls let players perform a huge variety of spins, twists, flips, grabs, and well as basic carving maneuvers. The game does a great job conveying ...
Common Sense Reviewer
- Alex Porter
- New York
About Me
Over the past 12 years I've been a writer, editor and video producer for dozens of Web, print and broadcast outlets including MTV, Nickelodeon, Maxim, Stuff, Blender, TV Guide, Vibe, Playboy, The Hollywood Reporter and many others. My areas of emphasis include gaming and movies, though I've covered the full spectrum of popular culture.
What My Kids Love Now
Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, books by Eric Carle, Peggy Rathman, Sandra Boynton
House Rules
We try to limit the TV viewing to 30 minutes per day. It's never on in the background.
When the Kids Are Asleep…
We watch Project Runway, Lost, American Idol (my wife, not me;). I'm a fan of Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
My Biggest Challenge Is:
When the kids are fussy I'm tempted to turn on the TV to pacify them. I try to resist this and spend time with them on other activities.
Titles You’ve Reviewed
Game: Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage
I rate this titleonand give itOlympic champ stars in boarding game with two-player mode.
Game: C.O.P. The Recruit
I rate this titleonand give itDriving, shooting, terrorist-thwarting action adventure.
C.O.P. The Recruit is a very good game with lots of gameplay, a huge environment in which to play, and very intuitive controls. The graphics, especially for the DS platform, are excellent, ...
Game: Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter
I rate this titleonand give itMario-styled action in which you draw parts of the game.
Letting players actually draw and bring to life characters, vehicles, and other objects within a game is tremendously engaging. Even more fun are the moments where drawing is built directly into ...
Game: Astro Boy: The Video Game
I rate this titleiffyand give itFantasy violence permeates movie-based side-scrolling game.
The controls are simple, and the gameplay fun and challenging. For older players weaned on 2-D side-scrollers such as Gradius,
Game: Spore Hero Arena
I rate this titleonand give itCreate a creature and battle others to save the galaxy.
At the core of Spore Hero Arena is the Creature Creator, the tool that lets you upgrade and customize your character. This system works remarkably well for a handheld format and makes for ...
Game: Family Fun Football
I rate this titleonand give itSimple, kid-friendly football lacks polish of bigger games.
Family Fun Football offers decent, simple play for young novices. By limiting the playcalling to four on both offense and defense, complexity is stripped away and it's much simpler to learn ...
Game: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
I rate this titlenokidsand give itGory action game with ability to make breasts jiggle.
A wide array of bosses and enemies, diverse gameplay modes, and incredible graphics make this an excellent action offering for mature players. The additional, playable characters, each with unique ...
Game: Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming
I rate this titleonand give itEngaging puzzle game about harvesting vegetables.
The gameplay in Frantic Farming is fast, addictive, and fun. While the core idea of manipluating colored blocks is nothing new, the extra modes and original story are enough to make the game ...
Game: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
I rate this titleonand give itFight as hero or villain in frenzied, four-player brawls.
Smash-Up all about batting friends in high-speed, multiplayer contests, and it's lots of fun. Players familiar with Nintendo's
Game: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
I rate this titleonand give itFunny, wildly imaginative romp with cartoony combat.
This is a charming and ingenious game. It beautifully and simply incorporates role-playing battles, platforming, and puzzle-solving into a delightful journey that's easy to follow. Sound, graphics, ...
Game: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Stardust Accelerator World Championship Tournament 2009
I rate this titleiffyand give itHighly commercial dueling/card game, for fans only.
To be fair, this is a game made for a fan of the TV show and Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. You battle characters from the TV show or friends via Nintendo's local Wi-Fi. And there's a story mode and ...
Game: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers
I rate this titleiffyand give itPopular trading card universe enters cart racing track.
For a game that mashes together two completely different styles of play, Wheelie Breakers does a good job. Using a simplified form of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card ...
