10/04/07 Links

Want to read reviews and previews of some of the hottest RPGs around, but don't have the time to seek them out? Well you're in luck because I did the searching for you... read and enjoy!

AllRPG Reviews Luminous Arc - Atlus' latest DS title pulls in a solid 7.5 from their reviewer who calls this title a "must".

.hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption Review at AllRPG - AllRPG reviews the final G.U. game with positive results! I've never played any of the .hack games other than the first, which didn't impress me at all... maybe I should give them a second try.

IGN Reviews Folklore - The recent PS3 title scores pretty high marks with IGN.

Jolt/RPGdot Reviews Depths of Peril - A review of the recently released indie RPG Depths of Peril has been published for the Jolt sites, who scored it a 7.7.

The Witcher Previewed at RPGWatch - I know, every time I post an article about this game I rant about how I can't wait for it. So, 'll say it again, this game looks amazing! Make sure to read RPGWatch's in-depth preview.

Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire on GameSpot - They weren't impressed with one of the Wii's latest offerings, complaining about issues such as mediocre visuals and poor controls. Too bad, I actually had some high hopes for this one! There's just not much to play on the Wii... unless you like puzzle/casual/party games.

GameSpy Reviews Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire - They liked it more than GameSpot, but not much more.

GameSpy Loves The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - A shinning review of the latest Zelda title awards the game with a score reminiscent of virtually every other game in the series. Chances are, if you're a Zelda fan you already bought the game anyway and will love it regardless of what everyone else says.

1Up's Review of Phantom Hourglass - They're less impressed by the game than GameSpy and feel the series is beginning to lack innovation. Still, they liked it and rate it 80%. This one is definitely worth a read for the skeptical gamer.

IGN Reviews Phaton Hourglass - Our third and final review of the newest Zelda title for the DS, and once again they're impressed. An 'Outstanding' 9.0 is their verdict.

Phantom Hourglass Released!

Today Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS.

This latest Zelda adventure has received great ratings in Japan and is already seeing praise in North America.

"The storyline for The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass represents a new pinnacle for hand-held video games," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "The touch-screen controls make it easy for newcomers but fresh and engaging for Zelda fans."

Phantom Hourglass has players navigate through the game using only the touch screen, making it easy to find your way through. Possibly the coolest feature of all is that players can write notes on their maps to remind them of places they should revisit. How many times have you wanted to do that before? I know I'm always writing things down when I'm embarking on an epic quest... Phantom Hourglass also allows players to join up through a local wireless connection or log-in through the internet.

Zelda Grabs GDC Award

At the Game Developers Choice Awards, Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess walked away with an award for writing, which is probably no suprise to gamers who have played the popular Wii title.

In other Nintendo news, Wii Sports picked up an award for innovation and game design. In total, Wii Sports and Twilight Princess had five nominations in four different categories.

Legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.