Search results for "Activision"

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The popular console game hits iOS devices with Skylanders Battlegrounds: Mobile Starter Pack. Read review

Specs: Apple iOS, Games

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Rome: Total War is the very definition of an epic strategy game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Creative Assembly, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Historic, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apache: Air Assault faithfully captures all the nuance of piloting an attack helicopter while including plenty of extras to keep fanatics coming back for more. Read review

Specs: Teen, Gaijin Entertainment, Simulation

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Call of Duty: Black Ops offers an engrossing campaign and the most feature-rich competitive multiplayer on the Wii. Read review

Specs: Mature, Treyarch, Action, Action - first person shooter

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The PC version of Spider-Man: The Movie succeeds mostly in capturing the essence of Marvel Comics' popular superhero. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Gray Matter, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Fantasy, 1 Player

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Everyone, Activision, General

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Performance and control issues make the PC version of Spider-Man 3 more problematic than its Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 counterparts. Read review

Specs: Teen, Beenox, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not as remarkable as the technology that fuels it, the game itself is put together well enough to make Doom 3 legitimately great, all things considered. Read review

Specs: Mature, id Software, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Most anyone who plays games would more than likely be very impressed with Call of Duty's authentic presentation, well designed and often very intense single-player missions, and fast-paced, entertaining multiplayer modes. Read review

Specs: Teen, Infinity Ward, Action, First-Person Shooter, Historic, 1-32 Players

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  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For many reasons, XXX just does not work as a handheld game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Digital Eclipse, Action, 1 Player

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Modern Warfare 3 sticks to its competitive, cooperative, and single-player guns and reminds you why the series is one of the best in the business. Read review

Specs: Mature, Infinity Ward, Action, Action - first person shooter

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  0.5 stars Abysmal

  Overall score: 1.7 (0.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Pimp My Ride was shoddy enough as a console game, but the PSP version goes that extra mile and makes it completely unplayable. Read review

Specs: Teen, Eutechnyx, Strategy, Racing / driving - GT/street, 1 Player

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Apache: Air Assault faithfully captures all the nuance of piloting an attack helicopter while including plenty of extras to keep fanatics coming back for more. Read review

Specs: Teen, Gaijin Entertainment, Simulation, Simulation - helicopter flight, Realistic

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The makings of a good Spider-Man game are here, but awkward controls prevent Web of Shadows from reaching full swing. Read review

Specs: Teen, Shaba Games, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Treyarch, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: GoldenEye 007 is an entirely new and incredibly fun shooter that doesn't rely on its prestigious pedigree to provide thrills. Read review

Specs: Teen, Eurocom Entertainment Software, Action, Action - first person shooter

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games, Simulation, Action - platformer

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Envision the dullest possible game about giant robots beating one another up, and then find a way to make it even duller. That's Transformers in a nutshell. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Savage Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Impressive controls, exciting multiplayer, and a dramatic campaign make Call of Duty: World at War a great success. Read review

Specs: Mature, Exakt, Action, Action - first person shooter, Historical, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Prototype 2 on the PC is almost identical to its console counterparts, which makes for a brutal and exciting adventure. Read review

Specs: Mature, Radical Entertainment, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is mostly unchanged from last year's Wii version, but it's still a fast and exciting shooter that doesn't rely on ancient memories to be great. Read review

Specs: Teen, Eurocom Entertainment Software, Action, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron offers some entertaining action, lots of explosions, and few surprises. Read review

Specs: Teen, High Moon Studios, Action, Action - third person shooter, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Modern Warfare 2 boasts an exhilarating campaign, engaging cooperative play, and addictive multiplayer, but the high price and limited multiplayer features may tarnish its appeal. Read review

Specs: Mature, Infinity Ward, Action, Action - first person shooter, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Dreadful graphics and worse controls make this a battle to avoid. Read review

Specs: Teen, FUN Labs, Action, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Realistic, Historical, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Serious webheads will get something positive out of Ultimate Spider-Man, but they should do so with one of the console versions, as the PC version of the game isn't the ideal one. Read review

Specs: Teen, Beenox, Action, 1 Player

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Mature, Treyarch, Action, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: This belated port successfully brings the greatness of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare to the Wii. Read review

Specs: Mature, Treyarch, Action, Action - first person shooter, 1-2 Players

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Shaba Games, Action, Action - adventure

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Rovio Mobile, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Stylish combat and white-knuckle driving make this an enjoyable James Bond adventure, despite some pacing issues. Read review

Specs: Teen, Bizarre Creations, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Call of Duty: Black Ops bears the series' standard superbly, delivering an engrossing campaign and exciting competitive multiplayer. Read review

Specs: Mature, Treyarch, Action, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Smashing other robots and transforming into different vehicles is generally fun, but the game is short and the missions are often uninspiring. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Vicarious Visions, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This trigger-happy safari may be too exuberant for its own good, but there's still some fun to be had in these hunts. Read review

Specs: Teen, Activision, Sports, Sports - hunting

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This open-world action game set in Manhattan is proof that even viral outbreaks can be incredibly fun if they're done right. Read review

Specs: Mature, Radical Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Adventure - third person adventure

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Games - miscellaneous / entertainment / educational, Miscellaneous - rhythm music

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.2 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While portions of the game show promise, Spider-Man 2's jerky gameplay and occasional crash bugs overshadow these promising points. Read review

Specs: Teen, Activision, Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is mostly unchanged from last year's Wii version, but it's still a fast and exciting shooter that doesn't rely on ancient memories to be great. Read review

Specs: Teen, Eurocom Entertainment Software, Action, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: Call of Duty: Black Ops bears the series' standard superbly, delivering an engrossing campaign and exciting competitive multiplayer. Read review

Specs: Mature, Treyarch, Action, Action - first person shooter

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  1.0 stars Terrible

  Overall score: 2.5 (1.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Ugly, boring, and brazenly priced, MIB: Alien Crisis is an absolute embarrassment. Read review

Specs: Teen, FUN Labs, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players