“StarDrive’s” ever-unpleasant mid-word capitalization is almost distracting enough to mask its misleading name and genre classification. Almost. It’s a 4X game, the…
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‘Snitch’ surprisingly good, has problems with perception
by Tom Westerholm March 22, 2013“Snitch” faces a rather complicated problem: No demographic group will enjoy it. This is a shame because the preconceived notions viewers bring…
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“Star Conflict” can most easily be described as “‘EVE Online’ had an affair with ‘World of Tanks,’ and the baby grew up…
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Everyone is familiar with the magical story of Dorothy Gale crash-landing in the wonderful world of Oz, and everyone remembers her journey…
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“Jack the Giant Slayer” fails to engage audience of any age
by Kara Nonnemacher March 15, 2013“Jack the Giant Slayer” is a spin-off of Jack and the Beanstalk, and this fantasy is predictably cliché. Many will criticize the…
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Time has been kind to neither Bruce Willis nor the “Die Hard” franchise, and this is evident in the latest installment, “A…
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“Dead Space” shares more with “Resident Evil” than either would be comfortable admitting. The two games are both middingly interesting horror franchises.…
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“Safe Haven” is a touching and emotional journey of love lost and love found from best-selling author Nicholas Sparks. The story follows…
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‘All That Echoes’ is heart-wrending, showcases vocal talent
by Meridel Weitz February 15, 2013Josh Groban’s newest CD, “All That Echoes,” is a wonderful example of his traditional crossover of classical music and pop. Groban uses…
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‘Identity Thief’ is pulled in too many directions
by Kara Nonnemacher February 15, 2013Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman) is an average American man trying to support a family. When he discovers that someone has spent thousands…