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LittleBigPlanet 2 review: It’s a whole lotta fun

February 10, 2011September 26, 2012 Deborah Chantson LBP 2, LBP2, LittleBigPlanet 2, PS3, PSN, review, Sackboy1 Comment

Well, here I am, finally writing the review of LittleBigPlanet 2. And the delay in my writing is actually attributed to having so much fun in playing the game, that there just aren’t enough hours in the day. ANYWAY, I have to admit that I wasn’t as jazzed about what I saw at the media launch party on the tester screens. I played a top-down view rodent racing derby type level and then got physically stuck before passing the controller to someone else. Oh … but then to have the…

Dead Space 2 review

January 31, 2011September 26, 2012 Doug Groves action, creepy, Dead Space 2, EA, horror survival, PC gaming, PS3, review, Visceral Games, Xbox 3602 Comments

The original Dead Space made a bit of a splash when it first launched: a science fiction horror survival game that provided a unique environment, lots of scares, and a solid story. The universe that the creators crafted was well fleshed out and expanded upon with an animated film, comic books more. While none of ancillary media was required to enjoy the game, it was clear from the start that EA and Visceral Games wanted to build this into a long lasting franchise. Enter Dead Space 2, which continues the…

A Filmmaker’s Decision: Canon 60D or Nikon D7000?

January 21, 2011September 26, 2012 kingpinlei Can 60D, Film, Nikon D7000, review2 Comments

Part 1 Everyone around here knows I’ve been looking around for a new camera for a while. Being an independent filmmaker who shoots primarily narrative-based (fictional) films, I have certain specific requirements that are very different to the requirements of a photographer. Now that DSLRs have come into their own – especially with indie/low budget filmmakers – when the camera manufacturers enabled Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities on these DSLRs, it has opened a world of possibilities for the indie filmmaker. Before, the choice was a bit clearer when…

Zombies!!! for Windows Phone 7

January 13, 2011January 25, 2011 Doug Groves review, Twilight Creations, Windows Phone 7, WP7, Xbox Live, Zombies14 Comments

Zombies!!! started its (un)life as a unique board game 10 years ago from game publisher Twilight Creations. In that time a number of expansion packs and alternate rules have kept the game fresh. I’ve been a fan of it since almost the beginning, and followed the Yahoo newsgroup for the game for a number of years, including trying out some of the fan suggested alternate rules options. Now Zombies!!! made the transition to a video game on the Windows Phone 7 platform. The adaptation not only captures the feel of the tabletop game for newcomers, but enhances the experience for those who’ve played the tabletop version.

Dance Central – One Step At a Time

January 12, 2011January 31, 2011 Deborah Chantson Dance Central, DLC, harmonix, Kinect, Microsoft, music game, review, rhythym game, Xbox 3608 Comments

While the gyms are full and too many people are jiggling around in too little clothing, I’ve become a basement gamer. A dancing basement gamer.

Dance Central has only recently become a tool for fitness in my household. It started out as the coolest novelty, a well-intentioned weight loss method, then loads of fun as a party game. So ironically, hubby and I would just be watching everyone else sweat, while we sat and haphazardly reminded ourselves to play later.

We didn’t.

Acer Aspire Revo 3700 review

January 4, 2011January 13, 2011 Doug Groves Acer, Aspire, ASRock, Boxee Box, Microsoft, nettop, OTT TV, review, Revo, Revo 3700, Windows, Windows Media Center9 Comments

One of the recent computers to cross the desks here at RGB Filter Acer’s latest iteration of the Revo nettop line, the AR3700. Powered by the second generation dual core Atom processor and Nvidia’s ION 2 graphics chip, the low cost machine is a computer looking for a niche to fill. With Window 7 Home Premium, it’s certainly capable of handling light processing duties such as web surfing, email and document creation, and at about $350, including keyboard and mouse, it makes for a decent machine for someone looking for…

Medal of Honor: EA’s Lucky Rabbit’s Foot

December 23, 2010January 11, 2011 Wesley Fok EA, Medal of Honor, PC gaming, PS3, review, Xbox 3601 Comment

Spoiler warning: Campaign spoilers for Medal of Honor, including end-game material. You’ve been warned. What a difference a year makes, you might think. Ever since Konami unceremoniously dumped Six Days in Fallujah, a shooter set in a very real, war-torn Iraq, gaming writers and pundits have raised the question of whether video games will ever be ready to tackle difficult subjects, even when those subjects seem to fit neatly into standard gaming contexts, like the chronicle of a military conflict. Of course, a lot of the controversy over Six Days…

Nikon P7000 review

December 21, 2010January 12, 2011 kingpinlei 720p, camera, DSLR, Nikon P7000, prosumer, review1 Comment

With the release of the P7000, Nikon looks to take aim squarely at Canon’s lead in this niche. We finally got a hold of one to test and put through its paces. Has Nikon finally released a camera that can compete with the Canon G12?

18 Games Worth Playing From 2010

December 20, 2010December 31, 2010 Doug Groves 2010 Games, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Kinect, Limbo, Mass Effect 2, Minecraft, review, Starcraft 2, Starcraft II, year in review4 Comments

Whether you’re a casual gamer or consider yourself hardcore, there’s no doubt that 2010 was a busy year, regardless of your system(s) of choice. Last week I asked the crew here at RGB Filter to send me a list with a few of their top recommendations, whether they were blockbusters or something the mainstream may have missed. The goal wasn’t to come up with a Top Ten or pick Game Of The Year, as such awards are about as relevant to the intrinsic quality of a game as winning Best…

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – polished to near perfection

December 17, 2010December 23, 2010 Doug Groves Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Ezio Auditore, review, sandbox, Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal2 Comments

Before jumping into the review of Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, here’s a little backstory. If you haven’t played the first two games, and are one of those “don’t offend my eyes with spoilers” type, you’ve been forewarned. Just skip ahead to where it says “The review” and you’ll be fine. Some of this just isn’t going to make sense. A quick backstory The original Assassin’s Creed is a science fiction game, in which modern day bartender Desmond Miles is kidnapped by a company called Abstergo and strapped to a machine called…

Gateway DX4840-15c: a desktop for some of us

December 15, 2010December 21, 2010 Pete Chapman Acer, desktop, DX4840, Gateway, monitor, review1 Comment

So you’re wondering, “Why is rgbFilter running a review of a desktop system?” As devout proponents of nomadic computing why should we even consider these anachronistic mainframe-wannabe boat anchors? Why? Because. Because we are fans of that implausible trinity, the Good, the Fast and the Cheap. This one came very close. I’m going to be a little sorry to see this review model sent back to its maker. Here’s a quick look at what it has inside: Processor Type: Intel Core i5 650- Dual Core Processor Speed: 3.2GHz RAM: 6GB…

Disney Epic Mickey: Not quite Disney World

December 10, 2010December 20, 2010 David Doel Disney, Disney Epic Mickey, Junction Point Studios, Nintendo, review, Warren Spector, Wii1 Comment

For a while before it’s announcement legendary game designer Warren Spector – who has worked on classic hits such as the Ultima series, Thief, and Deus Ex – was rumored to be working on a new franchise with a new team. That game turned out being Disney Epic Mickey for the Wii. For a licensed game with a big name behind it there has been a lot of high hopes that this would add to the list of great exclusive 2010 releases for the console. Unfortunately, after spending quite a…