Sorry if someone posted anything like this, but I haven't seen any topics so I thought I would take the liberty. I just got my EGM in the mail and here's a rundown.
Cover:
SOCOM: Confrontation with a big preview inside
Previews:
50 Cent II
Sonic Chronicles
Grand Theft Auto IV
Fallout 3(This game looks especially beautiful)
Motorstorm 2
Mario Kart Wii
COD4 Map Packs DLC
SOCOM Confrontation(Main article, very beefy)
There's a big article on downloadable games on Xbox Live, PSN and WiiWare that's pretty good if you're not on the up-and-up with each title through online means.
Rumor Mill:
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction downloadable expansion sequel for this Fall
Tecmo Bowl sequels for DS and Wii only
Warren Spector is making a Mickey Mouse platformer to combat Mario for Disney(I think this ones been confirmed if I'm not mistaken)
Sony Liverpool (WipEout HD) is making a new character action game called "The Protector" exclusively for PS3
Gears of War 2 to feature 5-on-5 matches and new camera angles
Traveller's Tales (LEGO Star Wars) to develop games on new live action Akira movies
Home open beta coming sometime this Spring
Reviews:
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
A, A-, A-(Game of the Month)
Okami (Wii)
A, B+, A
Opoona (Wii)
C, C+, C+
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)(Also on Xbox 360)
C+, B-, B-
Dark Sector(360/PS3)
B, B, B-
Army of Two (360)(Also on PS3)
B-, B, B
Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (PS3)
B, B, B-
Universe At War: Earth Assault (360)
B+, C+, B
Frontlines: Fuel of War (360)
C+, B-, B-
Lost in Blue 3 (DS)
B-, C, D+
The World Ends With You (DS)
A-, B, A-
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (DS)
B+, A, B
Wild Arms XF (PSP)
C-, B-, B
Reviews Wrap-Up: The games that were too late...or too little
Viking: Battle for Asgard (360)
Bottom Line: If you like your games absurdly mindless, bloody, and pretty, Viking might be for you.
Supreme Commander (360)
Bottom Line: Though we've had limited hands-on time with this title, it's been enough for us to say with certainty that only the hardcore RTS faithful need apply.
Rondo of Swords (DS)
Bottom Line: A refreshingly new take on a crowded genre, Rondo is a tough but engrossing RPG for strategy buffs.
Myst (DS)
Bottom Line: Plenty of options exist if you want to visit Myst island, but for adventurers on the go, this pint-sized version is the easiest way. Time to finally beat Myst, eh?
Electronic Nongaming Monthly went to Flow for the PSP
Tag: Became a freaking mod and a complete douche, coincidentally, at the same time.
