Profile edit@cnet.com.au (Justin Calvert)

Name:
edit@cnet.com.au (Justin Calvert)
Nickname:
edit@cnet.com.au (Justin Calvert)
Posts:
19
Homepage:
http://www.cnet.com.au/
Author RSS:
http://www.dptips.com/author/edit@cnet.com.au (Justin Calvert)/feed/
Description:
edit@cnet.com.au (Justin Calvert)

Author Archive

Review: Fight Night Champion

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

This fast-paced boxing game improves upon its predecessor in just about every way, and adds an entertaining story mode to boot.

Review: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Cataclysm doesn’t improve World of Warcraft as dramatically as the free update that preceded it did, but it’s still a great expansion pack for anyone with high-level characters.

Review: LittleBigPlanet 2

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

An enjoyable Story mode, powerful creation tools and great online features make Sackboy’s sequel a giant leap forward for LittleBigPlanet.

Review: Hydro Thunder Hurricane

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

This aquatic arcade racer is fun, fast-paced and features fantastically varied courses to compete on.

Review: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

This fast-paced racer keeps you glued to the TV and on the edge of your seat regardless of which side of the law you’re playing on.

Review: Gran Turismo 5

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

This accessible but realistic driving simulation is both sublime and subpar.

Preview: Gran Turismo 5

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Polyphony didn’t rush the game, so we won’t be rushing our review, but here are our thoughts so far.

Review: Kinect Sports

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

This motion-controlled sports collection doesn’t do much for solo players, but it’s fun to play with friends both locally and online.

Review: Red Dead Redemption

Friday, May 21st, 2010

This stunning Wild West epic raises the bar for open-world action games, and stakes its claim as one of the most engaging games this year.

Review: Colin McRae: DiRT 2

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

If you have any interest whatsoever in off-road racing you’d do well to take this beautiful and thrilling game for a spin.

Review: Fight Night Round 4

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Though definitely an improvement over its predecessor, this boxing game isn’t without a few problems.

Review: Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Best enjoyed after beating GTAIV, this superb double-pack of episodic content shows you sides of Liberty City you never knew existed.

Review: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars - PSP

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The PSP version of this fantastic GTA game is even better than the DS original.

Review: Forza Motorsport 3

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Turn 10 Studios’ latest racer is bigger and better than its superb predecessor in every way.

Review: Batman: Arkham Asylum

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

With an excellent mix of biff, stealth and sleuth, you don’t need to be a fan of Batman to enjoy this excellent third-person action game.

Review: The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

If you’ve got opposable thumbs, a sense of humour and a brain that you’re not afraid to use, this puzzle-filled adventure is one well worth taking.

Review: Prototype

Monday, June 15th, 2009

This open-world action game set in Manhattan is proof that even viral outbreaks can be incredibly fun if they’re done right.

Preview: Forza Motorsport 3

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.

Review: UFC 2009 Undisputed

Friday, May 29th, 2009

This great fighting game nails the look and feel of the UFC and demands strategy as well as quick reflexes.