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Final Fantasy XIII-2 – Review
Boldly going where most other popular gaming franchises have gone before, Final Fantasy XIII returns for a sequel that is clearly intended to rope in a wider audience. Flashy battles, well polished graphics and the ability to time travel all sounds good, but the game is burdened with so many different flaws that it’s hard […]
Battlefield 3 – Montage 1
Here’s my first gameplay montage to be featured on TheAmateurGamer.com and it feels pretty good. I spent quite awhile capturing, selecting and editing the video. This has definitely been a learning experience and I hope the next video will be that much better because of it. One of the biggest lessons: Make sure the record button is on!! I would do […]
“Thursday Throwback” Blitz
Here is a prime example of a pure arcade style sports game. The “no Penalties” setup of this game made playing with friends a complete rush. Here are a few features of this game that made me come back again and again. Attacking the offense after the play – There was no significance to this mayhem, […]
Batman: Arkham City – Review
After several painfully horrendous superhero games, 2011 finally coughed up something worthy of our time – Batman: Arkham City. Upon swooping in with its innovative gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a streamlined Catwoman story for good measure, the Dark Knight made even the open world environments of Prototype and Assasin’s Creed look insignificant in comparison. Batman: […]