tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220320222011-04-21T20:27:43.602+01:00The blog with a difference. One where you wont discover exactly what I cooked for lunch, nor one where I wish to declare that life is rubbish. This is merely based on both my interests in gaming, film and books. And my (hopefully soon to be full-time) career as a writer.chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-87453487487837561932007-12-15T13:25:00.000Z2008-12-09T02:46:12.878Z

A pair of Pocket-Lint reviews. First, the initial appearance of Singstar on the PS3. And second, the sublime Uncharted.Oh, and have a swift read up on why you should try some of Harmonix - the chaps behind Guitar Hero - back catalogue.

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A few more reviews for you. Firstly the quite exciting on-rails shooter Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles.Second, the enjoyable, if not as good as the rest of the series thanks to the dodgy 'boss battles' Guitar Hero III.And last of all, the fairly dire Need For Speed: ProStreet.

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Want to know what I think of Kane & Lynch? Then go see my Mansized review hereOh, and I've been attempting to keep on top of the story over at Games-Digest, and you can read various blogs on the topic here, here, here (credit to Al for this one), here, and here.

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Remember that old classic Hacker on the Commodore 64? Well, I've knocked up a big 'The Story Behind' said title which has just been published at Eurogamer, with quotes from the genius behind Hacker, Steve Cartwright.

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My first Eurogamer review, Pac-ManProject Gotham Racing 4, Football Manager 2008, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, FIFA 08Tower Defence, FMX III, Blades & Magic, Rise of Lost Empires, Real Football: Manager Edition

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Three more review. FIFA 08, World in Conflict, and Pool Star.

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A plethora of reviews.Halo 3. Enemy Territories: Quake Wars. Stranglehold. Two Worlds. Moto GP 07. Tribal Baseball.And lots more to come.

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Two reviews, again. Firstly, Boogie at Pocket-LintAnd second, Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights at Pocket Gamer

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-41164872000006490092007-08-24T14:32:00.000+01:002007-08-24T14:35:41.149+01:00

One review of Street Fighter II Champion Edition for your mobiles today, at Pocket Gamer.

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One huge title, and one oddly enjoyable arcadey cricketing romp.Review of Bioshock at Pocket-Lint, and Flintoff's Powerplay Cricket at Pocket GamerTo come soon are a mobile beat-em-up, a much anticipated 3D mobile RPG, a dull re-make of a Sega classic, and another Bioshock review. Ha!

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-87251168958986300912007-08-15T16:52:00.000+01:002007-08-15T16:54:18.709+01:00

Michael Vaughan Cricket 07/08 review at Pocket Gamer

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One review of Madden NFL 08 on the PS3 to be found at Pocket-LintShame about the dodgy frame rate, or it could have been an even higher score.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-12708187040315474482007-08-12T12:40:00.000+01:002007-08-14T14:34:12.797+01:00

My latest review at Pocket Gamer, Resident Evil: The Missions (3D). Based on Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

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The review round-up continues, with a hefty collection over at Mansized.First, the exquisite realism obsessed racer Forza Motorsport 2. Next, the slightly more thrill based Colin McRae Rally DiRT. Then it's spooky tentacle action with The Darkness. After that, Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition manages to bag one of my all too rare high scores. Then it's a round-up of recently released titles, including

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Two reviews at Pocket-Lint for me, namely Scarface, and Big Brain Academy on the innovative Nintendo Wii.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-16492747813672866122007-08-12T12:07:00.000+01:002008-12-09T02:46:15.355Z

Oh it has, hasn't it?These days I'm continuing to write for the likes of Mansized, Pocket-Lint, PTD Magazine, and NTSC-uk, But, I'm also part of the blogging team at Shiny Media, providing content for the four gaming blogs, Xboxer, PSPSPS, Games-Digest, and WiiWii. Plus, I now regularly contribute to the mobile reviews section of Pocket Gamer.Now I'm concentrating on my writing career full time,

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1170850063731874772007-02-07T12:07:00.000Z2007-08-14T14:35:17.006+01:00

Remember the incredibly violent and controversial Manhunt, created by the ever talented Rockstar? Well, news is that a sequel is already in production and is going to be hitting the Nintendo Wii as well as the PS2 and PSP.read more | digg story

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Issue #302 of PTD magazine is now available. This issue marks our first foray into the shrouded, evil world of Annual Video Game awards. The PTD staff picked the best titles of 2006 and tells it like it is.Plus, I'm in so it's bound to be great! read more | digg story

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Review of the NEC 42XR4 Plasma screen at Pocket-Lint.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1159547594185264122006-09-29T17:28:00.000+01:002006-09-29T17:33:14.206+01:00

My first article is now availeble to see at CGOnline entitled 'Going Retro'. Enjoy.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1159481467350361672006-09-28T23:07:00.000+01:002006-09-28T23:11:07.363+01:00

LMA Manager 2007Defcon With regards to Defcon, just buy the damn thing. You'll love it.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1159112028751924062006-09-24T16:25:00.000+01:002006-09-24T16:33:48.786+01:00

Forgive me for the lack of updates. Blame a new job, combined with copious amounts of newly paid work. Expect links to articles at CGOnline - among other places from now on.Anyway, on with the reviews....Tekken: Dark Ressurection YakuzaTest Drive UnlimitedLEGO Star Wars 2Ultimate Ghosts 'n' GoblinsGangs of LondonSaints RowMadden NFL 07Ninety Nine NightsShin Megami Tensei - Digital Devil SagaMiami

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1154250167451542272006-07-30T09:57:00.000+01:002006-07-30T10:02:47.453+01:00

A big bundle of Mansized reviews that I keep forgeting to link to.Firstly, the unimpressive Capcom Classics Collection Remixed on the PSP.Second, the repetative Dynasty Warriors 5 on the Xbox 360.Third, The Battle of Middle Earth 2 on the Xbox 360.And last of all, Prey, also on the Xbox 360.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1154249827714121932006-07-30T09:53:00.000+01:002006-07-30T09:57:07.726+01:00

At NTSC-UK you'll find both a review of FlatOut 2, and an interview with producer Danny Rowles.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1153497662094887842006-07-21T16:58:00.000+01:002006-07-21T17:01:02.106+01:00

Flatout 2 review at NTSC-UK And and interview with the games producer, Danny Rawles, also at NTSC-UK

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1153416315738657662006-07-20T18:21:00.000+01:002006-07-20T18:25:15.740+01:00

played.todeath volume 2 issue 10 is now available, and again I feature quite heavily. There's numerous reviews, and a delightfl little column too, see if you can spot them all. I've even managed to bag the 'cover story' so that was nice.From now on I'm a 'serior writer' for PTD, so expect many, many more articles from me in there in the future.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1152797288815432362006-07-13T14:26:00.000+01:002006-07-20T18:04:22.843+01:00

Review of both Street Fighter Alpha Anthology, and Chromehounds to be found at Mansized

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1152795619956503232006-07-13T13:41:00.000+01:002006-07-20T18:06:06.846+01:00

A review of the disappointing Astonishia Story at Pro-G

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1152194534054302172006-07-06T14:58:00.000+01:002006-07-20T18:07:10.636+01:00

For you Edinburgh/Glasgow types, if you pick up a copy of the free mag The Skinny this month, you'll spy a review of mine. But for those unable to bag a copy, you can spy the review online too here. Plus, there's an extra online only review of The Da Vinci Code to be found here.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1152194279288137242006-07-06T14:53:00.000+01:002006-07-06T14:57:59.290+01:00

A huge bundle of reviews at Mansized.co.uk to show off. First, the stupendously gorgeous LocoRoco. Second, the mildly disappointing Micro Machines V4. Next, the poor Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers. And last of all, a poor port of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1152194016184733632006-07-06T14:51:00.000+01:002006-07-06T14:53:36.203+01:00

One review of the film Ab-Normal Beauty found at AceGamez

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1150820460691030282006-06-20T17:17:00.000+01:002006-07-11T03:27:04.790+01:00

One FlatOut 2 review to be seen over at Mansized.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1150819324158706752006-06-20T16:58:00.000+01:002006-07-11T03:27:21.356+01:00

One review of New Super Mario Bros on the DS at Mansized.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1150305465282177242006-06-14T18:11:00.000+01:002006-06-14T18:17:45.300+01:00

My next pair of reviews are now up at Mansized.co.uk, in the guise of the obscenely fun Sensible Soccer 2006, and the somewhat samey Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends.Next week will see two titls released towards the end of the month reviewed. Two very exciting titles indeed. I dont want to give the game away completely, but lets just say that one feautures a rotund plumber....

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1149877084051310292006-06-09T19:13:00.000+01:002006-06-09T19:18:04.093+01:00

My second set of reviews at Mansized.co.uk are now available for all to see. The first, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, which just transpires to be an absolutely essential title.The second, a look at Hitman: Blood Money. A decent game, let down by a few AI oddities.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1149593018390623252006-06-06T12:13:00.000+01:002006-06-06T12:23:38.400+01:00

The latest issue of the played.todeath PDF mag is now available for download, and again I feature fairly heavily.My first piece is a short column, entitled "Dan Brown Must Die" complaining about the insistance of many developers that a story desperately needs to be crammed into every single gaming title they produce.Second, a review of Call of Cthulu on the PC. A fantastic premise, but poorly

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1148998892606021822006-05-30T15:11:00.001+01:002006-05-30T15:21:32.620+01:00

My first pair of reviews, as the resident 'games expert' at mansized.co.uk went live today. The first being Me & My Katamari on the PSP, and the second Table Tennis on the Xbox 360.I'm also helping run a pair of competitions. One to win 5 copies of Sensible Soccer on the PS2, and the other a chance to win a whole heap of the collectible 'Turds' merchandise courtesy of Codemasters. Feel free to

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1148505919063208432006-05-24T22:24:00.000+01:002006-05-24T22:25:19.063+01:00

One review of Armored Core: Formula Front International on the PSP over at NTSC-UK

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1148505830676012132006-05-24T22:23:00.000+01:002006-05-24T22:23:50.686+01:00

Black Friday book review at Bookmunch

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Well dont these reviews just come like buses. Only smell slightly less of urine. Anyway, my review of Bone: Out From Boneville can be seen at NTSC-UK right now.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1147367586861262712006-05-11T18:10:00.000+01:002006-05-11T18:13:06.873+01:00

Yet another review. This time Ivans XTC at Ace Gamez

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1146946834625996802006-05-06T21:19:00.000+01:002006-05-06T21:20:34.626+01:00

A review of the first handheld iteration of that wonderful series at Pro-G

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1146946785032046752006-05-06T21:18:00.000+01:002006-05-06T21:19:45.043+01:00

One review of this arcadey racing title at Boomtown

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1146070506631761752006-04-26T17:53:00.000+01:002006-04-26T17:55:06.646+01:00

Nearly forgot this particular review. Bollocks to Alton Towers at Bookmunch

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1146068495713704772006-04-26T17:20:00.000+01:002006-04-26T17:21:35.726+01:00

My first reviw for Empire Online, Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1145987161321859472006-04-25T18:42:00.000+01:002006-04-25T18:46:01.336+01:00

My first article for GameShark, a preview of the sublime I.Q Mania on the PSP

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1145193022774342672006-04-16T14:02:00.000+01:002006-04-22T06:34:26.666+01:00

Issue 7/8 of the played.todeath online mag was released yesterday, and I contributed quite a fair few features.Among them were reviews of Full Auto on the Xbox 360, DJ Max Portable on the PSP, and Worms, and Super Monkey Ball on the Nintendo DS. Plus, a huge look at the history of the Command and Conquer series. Go, have a read. It's a great mag, and has some fantastic competitions! You can even

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1145125066260190532006-04-15T19:16:00.000+01:002006-05-21T19:05:06.483+01:00

One review of The Outfit on the Xbox 360. This is one incredibly frustrating game.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1145124995196712082006-04-15T19:15:00.000+01:002006-04-15T19:16:35.196+01:00

Far Cry Instincts: Predator review, to be found at Boomtown

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1145124875199677292006-04-15T19:12:00.000+01:002006-04-15T19:14:35.220+01:00

My second book review of my short life. The subject being Michael Kimball's beautiful How Much of Us There Was

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1145118496486604682006-04-15T17:25:00.000+01:002006-04-15T17:28:16.496+01:00

This week saw the release of the first issue of Retro Fusion magazine. For £3 you can buy yourself a magazine crammed with all things retro gaming, television, film, and other bits and pieces of nostalgia. Purchase at either the website, or at your local branch of Gamestation.As for what I contributed, it's the Taito Legends 2 news item/review at the front of the mag. Next issue they'll be much,

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1144144637970286372006-04-04T10:53:00.000+01:002006-04-04T10:57:17.983+01:00

Yet another Boomtown review posted, this time the subject being the recent PS2 version of Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast"Titles like Outrun 2006 don’t appear too often. After a game was ridiculously overlooked, it’s rare that we get a second chance to make things right."

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1143564836397067352006-03-28T17:51:00.000+01:002006-03-28T17:53:56.410+01:00

You can spy my thoughts on the topic of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at Pro-G.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1143213683133752662006-03-24T15:20:00.000Z2006-03-24T15:21:23.146Z

A review of Pro Evoltuion Soccer Management at Pro-G.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1142356737324428002006-03-14T17:07:00.000Z2006-03-14T17:18:57.346Z

Yet another review, this time the subject being Tycoon City: New York. Far too dumbed down, and wont let you allow your creative juices to flow. Looks pretty though.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1142271458146282402006-03-13T17:35:00.000Z2006-03-13T17:37:38.656Z

The latest episode of Consolevania is now available.Just go download it. It's bloody brilliant!

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1141681626360610662006-03-06T21:42:00.000Z2006-03-06T21:47:06.380Z

Another string added to my bloated bow. My first ever book review today went live at bookmunch. As it's my first attempt at a book review, pointers are most certainly welcome. Quite a decent read too, though keeping up with the long winded names did become a bit of a chore towards the end, when new characters were introduced willy-nilly."Although the constant switching of characters from chapter

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1141043093732435362006-02-27T12:17:00.000Z2006-05-22T14:43:36.526+01:00

Well, since I'm becoming increasingly eager to work my way into the world of music reviews, I decided to knock up this short review of the album In A Safe Place by The Album Leaf. It literally is my first attempt at a music based review, so if you spot any place in particular where I need to improve, things I need to include/leave out, please do let me know. Regular critique and opinion is the

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1140783212017348252006-02-24T12:09:00.000Z2006-02-24T12:13:32.026Z

The articles are coming thick and fast at the moment. This time it's the pathetic 'erotic adventure' game Lula 3D. A game featuring 'realistic bouncing boob technology'. Really, it does.

chris pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07711005572861956247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22032022.post-1140549869672387192006-02-21T19:19:00.000Z2006-02-23T22:01:02.326Z

It's been a while, but at last, another review for you all to peruse. This time Sonic Rush on the DS at NTSC-UK."Sonic Rush only goes to prove in no uncertain terms that 2D is the way the series should stay. With the fast and furious gameplay of old once again rediscovered, it's only the odd moment of glaring level-design error that cause the kind of dismay that a selection of the 3D titles

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Just thought I'd mention, if anyone there reading this blog of mine has a game/book/cd/dvd they'd like me to review for their site/magazine, or to be featured on my blog, please dont hesitate to give me an email at chris_pickering8[at]tiscali.co.ukI'm open to all offers. I'm much more partial to books/films/cd's at the moment, but all offers will be considered.

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One Blade Runner review to show off. Safe to say, I particularly enjoyed the game, and absoluely adore the film.And I'll be recieving my first book from bookmunch this week, Geoff Ryman's latest, The King's Last Song. Quite looking forward to that in fact.

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Today, I have been announced as a 'staff writer' at Adventure GamersI've been reading that particular site - since I'm still obsessed with all thinks point 'n' click - for quite a while now, so I'm delighted to join up. Gives me a nice chance to concentrate on a genre I adore. Check the site out anyway, it's a great place if your into your adventure games.Also, hopefully have regular paid work

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Two more recent(ish) reviews to show off. From the quite sublime Gripshift on the PSP, to the shockingly rubbish Fifa 06: Road to FIFA World Cup on the Xbox 360.Soon, I shall hopefully have a link to point you towards a review of that delightful old school point 'n' clicker, Blade Runner.

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This seems a reasonable way to start this blog. A link to my most recent of reviews, Winning Eleven 9: Ubiquitous Evolution on the PSP."It's a damn shame that a few technical drawbacks of this PSP iteration significantly hinder the opportunity to gain just as much enjoyment from this version as from the sublime console versions. While nothing completely cripples WE9:UE from an enjoyment

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