Category: "Video Games"
Free Full Xbox 360 Games / Marketplace Closes on July 29th
By Paul Rudoff on Jun. 18, 2024 at 11:20 PM in Video Games
If you're a retro gamer like me, and you've not already heard, Microsoft will close the Xbox 360 Marketplace (store) on July 29, 2024. After that date, you will not be able to buy any games or DLC from marketplace.xbox.com or through a Xbox 360 console.… more »
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Pipe Glitch
By Paul Rudoff on Oct. 5, 2022 at 9:00 PM in Video Games
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories came out on the PlayStation Portable on Oct 31, 2006 and on the PlayStation 2 on March 5, 2007. While I have never played the PSP version, I do own the PS2 port. It contains a unique glitch, known as the "pipe… more »
WCW/NWO Goldberg Character PlayStation 1 Memory Card Review
By Paul Rudoff on Sep. 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM in Wrestling, Video Games
About 10 years ago, I typed up notes intended to be used to write reviews for a lot of different items. As I was cleaning up the digital clutter on my hard drive recently, I found all of these notes. Most of the products are out-of-print and no longer… more »
The Angry Video Game Nerd - AVGN: The BFG of Blu-rays Review
By Paul Rudoff on Mar. 24, 2020 at 7:44 PM in Home Video, Video Games
Screenwave Media recently released the Angry Video Game Nerd - AVGN: The BFG of Blu-rays (aka BFG Collection) 8-disc Blu-ray set. This set collects the previous X1, X2, X3, and Ready 4 Revenge releases, and adds in a new disc with the complete Seasons… more »
Convert PlayStation 3 Jurassic Park The Game Saves To Xbox 360
By Paul Rudoff on May. 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
In a previous blog post, I explained how to convert PlayStation 3 game saves to Xbox 360 game saves. At the time, I had tested the technique out on a few games and found that only one game could be successfully converted: Murdered: Soul Suspect. Well,… more »
Lego Dimensions Beetlejuice Fun Pack Review
By Paul Rudoff on Nov. 5, 2017 at 11:30 PM in Video Games
The Lego Dimensions Beetlejuice Fun Pack includes one figure and one vehicle. The figure, as if you couldn't guess, is Betelgeuse, and he is accompanied by Saturn's Sandworm. more »
Lego Dimensions Teen Titans Go! Team Pack Review
By Paul Rudoff on Nov. 4, 2017 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
The Lego Dimensions Teen Titans Go! Team Pack includes two figures and two vehicles/accessories, plus an "exclusive episode" of the series. The figures are Raven and Beast Boy, and they are accompanied by Raven's Spellbook and the T-Car. more »
Lego Dimensions A-Team Fun Pack Review
By Paul Rudoff on Oct. 2, 2017 at 6:25 PM in Video Games
I've been reviewing the various Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters items on Spook Central, which leaves a lot of Lego Dimensions stuff to review here on The Corner Penthouse. I'll start small with the Lego Dimensions A-Team Fun Pack. more »
Resign Xbox 360 Game Saves & Convert From PlayStation 3
By Paul Rudoff on Sep. 5, 2017 at 11:30 PM in Video Games, Public Service Articles
Okay, I will be covering two separate topics in this article, both of which involve Xbox 360 game saves. For both topics, you will need a Windows (XP or greater) program called Horizon, which can be downloaded from my Xbox 360 page. Before I continue, I… more »
Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Oct. 11, 2012 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on October 11, 2012 Camera & Controls Make The Game Harder Than It Is, Worthless Unlockables, Flying Through Rings!!! Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 (re-released in Disney Classics packaging) is a 3D platformer… more »
Sony PlayStation 3 320GB Uncharted 3 Bundle Review
By Paul Rudoff on Nov. 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on November 14, 2011 Excellent System, Great For Blu-Ray & DVD Playback / Needs A Front Panel Display, Disc Tray, Longer USB Cable, Printed Manual Most people who review the PlayStation 3 (320GB Uncharted 3 Bundle)… more »
The Three Stooges PlayStation Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Dec. 4, 2006 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on December 4, 2006 A 2004 PlayStation Port Of A 2002 Gameboy Advance Game, Originally A 1987 Computer Game I rented The Three Stooges PlayStation game, having played it originally on the NES back in 1988/1989. I even… more »
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood Playstation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Dec. 20, 2004 at 12:00 PM in Wrestling, Video Games
This review was originally written on December 20, 2004 I Hope You Like Playing 1-On-1 Hardcore Matches Over And Over And Over Again The first Backyard Wrestling game (subtitled "Don't Try This At Home") received poor reviews from just about everyone… more »
Trivial Pursuit Unhinged PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Mar. 29, 2004 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on March 29, 2004 Unless You Have Online Capabilities Or A Group Of Trivia-Loving Friends, There's Nothing Here For You Although I really dislike the original board game (I find it terminally boring), I decided to rent… more »
Wheel of Fortune PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Jan. 20, 2004 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on January 20, 2004 We Waited An Extra Year For This!?! There are a few things you need to know before reading this review. First, I will be making many comparisons between this PlayStation 2 edition and the previous… more »
Super Bust-A-Move 2 PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Dec. 28, 2003 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on December 28, 2003 What A Difference A Sequel Makes If you read my review of Super Bust-A-Move 1 for the Playstation 2 you'd know that I gave it a very bad review. Simply put, it's the worst Bust-A-Move game ever as… more »
Super Bust-A-Move PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Jul. 4, 2003 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on July 4, 2003 Super?!? Super CRUD Is More Like it! I can't believe all the good reviews Super Bust-A-Move is getting. I just have to chime in with my opinion on this game. Simply put, they broke Bust-A-Move. They… more »
Austin Powers Pinball PlayStation Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Oct. 30, 2002 at 1:53 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on October 30, 2002 It's Pinball, Baby! Yeah! As if you couldn't have guessed, Austin Powers Pinball is pinball with an Austin Powers theme - based on the first two movies. STORY Pinball itself doesn't have a story,… more »
Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Oct. 30, 2002 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on October 30, 2002 You'll QUACK Up Trying To Play This Game Besides the Playstation 2, this game was also released on the Playstation, the PC, the GameCube, the Gameboy Color, the Dreamcast, and finally the Nintendo… more »
Men in Black II: Alien Escape PlayStation 2 Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Aug. 18, 2002 at 3:25 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on August 18, 2002 A Boring And Repetitive Shooter I bought Men in Black II: Alien Escape because I like the Men In Black movies and I figured that it would be a good game. I couldn't be any more wrong. GAMEPLAY The… more »
Demolition Racer PlayStation Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Aug. 18, 2002 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on August 18, 2002 A Major Let-Down I bought Demolition Racer because of CrazyGamer's review at GameFaqs. CrazyGamer spoke very highly of the game and even gave it a score of 9 out of 10. However, the game isn't nearly… more »
Driver 2 PlayStation Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Jul. 27, 2002 at 1:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on July 27, 2002 A Game So Unplayable You'll DRIVE Back To The Store To Return It! I *LOVE* Grand Theft Auto 3 (for the Playstation 2) and I wanted a game that would be similar to it. I know that no game, except for… more »
The Italian Job PlayStation Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Jul. 27, 2002 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on July 27, 2002 Not A Great Game, But Not A Bad Game Either The Italian Job video game is based on the 1969 movie starring Michael Caine (as Charlie Croker), Noel Coward (as Mr. Bridger), and Benny Hill (as Professor… more »
Tiny Toon Adventures: Plucky's Big Adventure PlayStation Video Game Review
By Paul Rudoff on Jul. 26, 2002 at 12:00 PM in Video Games
This review was originally written on July 26, 2002 It's Resident Evil Without The Zombies! Tiny Toon Adventures: Plucky's Big Adventure (PBA) is a "hunt and gather"-type puzzle game just like Resident Evil (RE). In both games you have to find an item,… more »