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Mirrors Edge - Not really free running? Mini Review

We've been playing a bit of Mirror's Edge recently (on Xbox 360) and something hit us, it's not really "free" running at all is it? Yeah there's a few ways you can go, but more often than not there's only one way to actually finish a level in the story mode of play.

Sure the game is stylish, it's slick, pretty and let's not forget female protagonist. So why is it I'm not in love with this title? One word... "Frustration". I'm not sure I've felt this level of utter frustration in gaming for a long ass time and that my friends just ruins the experience. Well that and the linear non free running obviously. I can see the splendor of what this title could have been and that makes it all the more painful.

Lips Xbox 360 quick review - Singing all the way to the bank

It's just a bullet review folks, thought we'd stick out impression of Lips in here for those that might be thinking of picking it up. Lips is essentially Microsoft's attempt to break into the lucrative karaoke gaming arena. Sony's SingStar makes bucket loads of money and Nicrosoft don't have enough of that, so here we are.

Any good? Yeah. Lips isn't without its flaws, but all in all it's a nice shiny package of singing goodness. The menu system is slick, the songs pretty good (for the most part), gameplay is forgiving, the wireless mics are awesome and it's a heap of fun. On the downside the import song feature is a bit craptastic - ie it doesn't really work, oh and there's also mic lag and no calibration (though you can offset each song separately).

All up a cool Xmas gift for the singer in your family. Here's hoping MS bring out a lot more songs.

FaceBreaker Review - On the mat

Want to know all about "FaceBreaker" by EA. Our review doesn't pull any punches (guffaw!), we float like a butterfly and sting like a review writing bee with this one. Sadly, if you can't tell, it didn't live up to our expectations.

Ahh well, on the upside it is an EA title, so there's bound to be a FaceBreaker 2, 3, 4 and 5. Hopefully they'll fix out some of the problems this title is floored by (I know, I just can't seem to stop myself!).

Full "FaceBreaker" review HERE.