Retro Fix:- Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

With the release of Bioware’s MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic” looming on the horizon  (Christmas this year, in case you didn’t know) we’ve decided to revisit the “Knights of the Old Republic” Saga.  we’ll start today’s Retro Fix with a small history lesson. Just what were the Knights of the Old Republic? Pay attention [...]

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Thu, September 22 2011 » Retrospectives » 1 Comment

Newb Review Minis Episode 1 (Fingerzilla, Monkey Island 2 and Cube Maze)

Has living in this modern society left you with little or no time to read in-depth reviews? Do you only bother sitting down to read what a spotty reviewer has to say when the game is of epic proportions? If this sounds like you then do not fear, as The Newb Review mini reviews have [...]

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Thu, October 7 2010 » Mobile, Reviews » No Comments

Underrated:- Lucidity

Hello! And welcome to the long overdue second episode of Thoroughly Underrated Games You Probably Should Play, a series of articles from The Newb Review where we recommend some bloody good games that have been far over-shadowed, often by games with lower quality, but higher marketing budgets. Episode 1 (an article on the fabulous game Henry Hatsworth in The Puzzling Adventure, found here: http://rt.nu/9jissu) came out some time ago. However, as something of a new year’s resolution, our very own Crofterz has made it his mission in life to unearth these valuable gems for you, our beloved newbs.

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Tue, February 2 2010 » Articles, Thoroughly Underated Games... » 1 Comment

Review: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Game: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Format: 360

Developer: LucasArts

Publisher: LucasArts

Hello, newblings. You may remember that last month I wrote a nice, little review on Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed 1” (https://newbreview.com/2009/12/29/review-assassins-creed-1/#more-1071). Actually, said article was the first in a few (and I do mean few) articles in a series I’ve somewhat called “Games that were released ages ago that I’ve finally played, for free) and here’s the second (and final I might add) instalment, “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed”, which was kindly lent to me from another friend of mine (yes I know it’s a miracle, a cynical, miserable b*stard like me can have friends?).

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Fri, January 29 2010 » PS3, Reviews, Xbox 360 » 1 Comment