First PS3 Game Reviews Are In!

[hippie_hunter]

Blast Factor
Developer: Bluepoint Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Release Date: November 16, 2006
Gamespot: 6.6/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/blastfactor/review.html?sid=6162017)
IGN: 5.9/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746534p1.html)
Average: 62.5%

Call of Duty 3
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: November 14, 2006
Game Informer: 8.75/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/0A11179C-74E0-48C1-85C6-8F85E8CD5DCF.htm)
Gamepro: 4/5 (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/reviews/86928.shtml)
Gamespot: 8.2/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/callofduty3/review.html?sid=6161718)
Gamespy: 3/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/call_of_duty_3/747412p1.html)
IGN: 7.8/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746533p1.html)
Average: 77.5

Cash, Guns, Chaos DLX
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: November 17, 2006
Gamespot: 4.7/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/cashgunschaos/review.html?sid=6162031)
IGN: 4.1/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/748/748250p1.html)
Average: 44%

Fight Night Round 3
Developer: EA Canada/EA Chicago
Publisher: EA Sports/Electronic Arts
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: December 5, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 9/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155695)
Game Informer: 9/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/C09C2725-5D3E-419B-B02E-E320981D08A0.htm)
Gamespot: 8.2/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/fightnightround3/review.html?sid=6162824)
IGN: 8.3/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/748/748073p1.html)

Full Auto 2: Battlelines
Developer: Psuedo Interactive
Publisher: Sega
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: December 12, 2006
Game Informer: 7.5/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/720DB6EB-2CC3-4F17-877A-057E0CEFBF71.htm)

Genji: Daysof the Blade
Developer: Game Republic
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
ESRB Rating: M for Mature
Release Date: November 11, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 6/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155244)
Famitsu: 29/40
Game Informer: 6/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/D5F35177-2B4F-4B3A-A853-AD2526BF787F.htm)
Gamespot: 6.4/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/adventure/genji/index.html?tag=topten;_title;2)
Gamespy: 2/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/genji/745605p1.html)
IGN: 6/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/744/744611p1.html)
Average: 59.4%

Madden NFL 07
Developer: EA Tiburon
Publisher: EA Sports/Electronic Arts
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Release Date: November 14, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 6.5/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155330)
Game Informer: 7.75/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/124F5471-A080-4CD6-B1C9-1EB8C0721F21.htm)
Gamespot: 7.9/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/madden07/review.html?sid=6161963)
Gamespy: 4/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/madden-nfl-07/747916p1.html)
IGN: 8.3/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746506p1.html)
Average: 76.9%

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Developer: Raven Software
Publisher: Activision
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: November 7, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 7/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155335)
Game Informer: 9.25 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/D8BB01B6-BF03-4263-9753-7319C7E9F420.htm)
Gamespot: 8.2/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/marvelultimatealliance/review.html)
Gamespy: 4/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/marvel-ultimate-alliance/749007p1.html)
IGN: 7.9/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746161p1.html)
Average: 80.7%

Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
Developer: Bandai Entertainment Company
Publisher: Bandai/Namco Bandai Games
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: November 11, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 2/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155336)
Famitsu: 32/40
Game Informer: 3.75/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/B95E2F3F-8D88-4FEE-A411-612425EB514C.htm)
Gamepro: 1/5 (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/reviews/87390.shtml)
Gamespot: 3.9/10(http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sim/gundamworld/review.html?sid=6161990)
Gamespy: 2/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/mobile-suit-gundam-ps3/746892p1.html)
IGN: 3.2/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746536p1.html)
Average: 38.4%

NBA '07
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Studios San Diego
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Release Date: November 13, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 6.5/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155298)
Game Informer: 7/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/34A12CE4-FB65-4E47-957F-5BC41317001F.htm)
Gamespot: 4.9/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/nba07/review.html?sid=6161685)
IGN: 7.8/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745694p1.html)
Average: 65.5%

NBA 2K7
Developer: Visual Concepts/Kush Games
Publisher: 2K Sports/Take-Two Interactive
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Release Date: November 13, 2006
Game Informer: 8/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A33F1773-FFD4-4BCD-961C-AF4DEE200BF8.htm)
Gamespot: 8.2/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/nba2k7/review.html?sid=6161984)
Gamespy: 4/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/nba-2k7/748419p1.html)
IGN: 8.5/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746535p1.html)
Average: 81.8%

Need for Speed: Carbon
Developer: EA Black Box
Publisher: EA Games/Electronic Arts
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older
Release Date: November 14, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 7/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155477)
Game Informer: 8.5/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/B6F41C22-BDCB-4737-A9C6-3BBE5D143904.htm)
Gamespot: 7.4/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/needforspeedcarbon/review.html)
Gamespy: 3.5/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/need-for-speed-carbon/747420p1.html)
IGN: 7.9/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746311p1.html)
Average: 75.6%

NHL 2K7
Developer: Visual Concepts/Kush Games
Publisher: 2K Sports/Take-Two Interactive
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older
Release Date: November 13, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 6.5/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155331)
Game Informer: 8.25/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/52BD8217-BA9B-49C7-AE8B-96A70CB26A94.htm)
Gamespot: 8.3/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/nhl2k7/review.html?sid=6161931)
Gamespy: 4/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/nhl-2k7/746920p1.html)
IGN: 8.6/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746091p1.html)
Average: 79.3%

Resistance: Fall of Man
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
ESRB Rating: M for Mature
Release Date: November 13, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 8.5/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155184&did=1)
Famitsu: 33/40
Game Informer: 9.5/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/DD533610-7F8D-4536-81BC-EEC7C64EC966.htm)
Gamepro: 4.5/5 (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/reviews/86429.shtml
Gamespot: 8.6/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/insomniacshooter/review.html?sid=6161706)
Gamespy: 4.5/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/insomniac-fps-project/746791p1.html(
IGN: 9.1/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745206p1.html)
Average: 88.5%

Ridge Racer 7
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco/Namco Bandai Games
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Release Date: November 11, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 8/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155301)
Famitsu: 36/40
Game Informer: 8/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200612/R06.1117.1150.27556.htm)
Gamepro: 4/5 (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/reviews/87828.shtml)
Gamespot: 8/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/ridgeracer7/review.html?sid=6162024)
Gamespy: 4/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/ridge-racer-7/746944p1.html)
IGN: 8.2/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745959p1.html)
Average: 81.7%

Sega Golf Club
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
ESRB Rating: N/A
Release Date: November 11, 2006
Famitsu: 28/40
Average: 70%
*note: This game will not be released outside the Japanese market

Tiger Woods PGA Tour '07
Developer: EA Redwood Shores
Publisher: EA Sports/Electronic Arts
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Release Date: November 14, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Montly/Official Playstation Magazine: 7.5/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155328)
Gamespot: 8.2/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/tigerwoodspgatour07/review.html?sid=6161934)
Gamespy: 3.5/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/tiger-woods-pga-tour-07/747232p1.html)
IGN: 8.3/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746320p1.html)
Average: 77.5%

Tony Hawk's Project 8
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: November 7, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 7.5/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155332)
Gamespot: 7.3/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/tonyhawksproject8/review.html?sid=6161341&tag=topslot;action;2)
Gamespy: 2.5/5 (http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/tony-hawks-pro-skater-8/746077p1.html)
IGN: 7/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745182p1.html)
Average: 67%

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Release Date: November 15, 2006
1-Up/Electronic Gaming Monthly/Official Playstation Magazine: 4/10 (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155337)
Game Informer: 8.25/10 (http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200701/R06.1117.1135.42728.htm)
Gamespot: 6/10 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/untoldlegendsdarkkingdom/review.html?sid=6162019)
Gamespy: 3/5 (http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/reviews/87449.shtml)
IGN: 6.5/10 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746160p1.html)
Average: 61.5%

Black = Normal Playstation 3 games
Red = Games exclusive to the Playstation 3
Green = Launch titles of the Playstation 3
Blue = Games downloaded from the Playstation Store on the Playstation Network Platform

 

[Dark_Lord]

Genji: Days of the Blade
Gamespot: 6.4 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/adventure/genji/index.html?tag=topten;_title;2)
IGN: 6.0(http://ps3.ign.com/articles/744/744611p1.html)

NBA '07
IGN: 7.8 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745694p1.html)

Resistance: Fall of Man
IGN: 9.5 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745206p1.html)

Tony Hawk's Project 8
Gamespot: 7.4 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/tonyhawksproject8/review.html?sid=6161341&tag=topslot;action;2)
IGN: 7.0 (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745182p1.html)

Resistance got a 9.1 not a 9.5

 

[hippie_hunter]

Resistance got a 9.1 not a 9.5

Whoops, typo!

 

[imdaly]

So with this so far, we have an average rating of 7.28/10 or 72.8%

...Interesting...

 

[WeeZiTe]

IGN gave Resistance a 9.1 not a 9.5.

 

[Electro UK]

He fixed it. Looks like Resistance is the only game that's worth it so far.

 

[Fenrir]

IGN and Game Informer are generally too easy on games in their reviews. I want to see how Gamespot scores the PS3 launch titles.

 

[Fenrir]

Oh and Genji was that giant enemy crab game, right?

 

[imdaly]

Latest average = 7.51/10 or 75.1%


Looks like "Genji II" has been hit for MASSIVE DAMAGE!

 

[imdaly]

Gamespot gave Tony Hawk 7.3, not 7.4

 

[XwolverineX]

Looks like we're all going to be kissing Lizards feet.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Looks like we're all going to be kissing Lizards feet.

You know, I thought that Resistance was going to be good, but good as in 7-8's out of 10. I guess that overly hyper ADD-ridden little bastard was right all along.

 

[hippie_hunter]

IGN and Game Informer are generally too easy on games in their reviews. I want to see how Gamespot scores the PS3 launch titles.

Gamespot has rated 2 games so far higher than Game Informer and IGN

 

[THE LIZARD#1]

Looks like we're all going to be kissing Lizards feet.

THATS RIGHT!!! After all the s**t I took for liking Resistance...Thats right.

*Sticks out foot*

 

[XwolverineX]

Gears is still better, but I might add this to my buy with PS3 after price drop list.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Devil May Cry 4
Final Fantasy XIII
Resistance: Fall of Man

My PS3 list.

 

[Fenrir]

Gamespot has rated 2 games so far higher than Game Informer and IGN

Still, from past experience, I trust and value Gamespot's verdicts more than any other online site. True, occassionally even they mess up in their reviews but more often than not, their judgement of a game seems to reflect mine.

 

[Havok83]

I wasnt expecting much from the Launch titles. Marvel Ultimate Alliance is the only one htat interests me and I have that for PS2 already. I dont expect a great game till next fall with MGS4 and GTA4

 

[THE LIZARD#1]

Hey can anyone tell me when the next shipment is? I hear they are sending out 100,000 units this weekend after launch every weekend until the wii comes out?

 

[Extromaniac]

Hey can anyone tell me when the next shipment is? I hear they are sending out 100,000 units this weekend after launch every weekend until the wii comes out?

That's true, so you should be able to get your pre-order this weekend or next week.

Enjoy it.

 

[kytrigger]

Hey can anyone tell me when the next shipment is? I hear they are sending out 100,000 units this weekend after launch every weekend until the wii comes out?

That's true for teh Japanese market, but I don't now if it's true for NA or Europe. If I get one friday, I'll sell you mine Lizard.

 

[THE LIZARD#1]

That's true for teh Japanese market, but I don't now if it's true for NA or Europe. If I get one friday, I'll sell you mine Lizard.

Nah man thats okay, I think you should enjoy it man.

Just be sure to tell me about Resistance: Fall of Man.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Bump, more reviews are coming in

 

[imdaly]

More reviews for Japan's 2nd-most selling PS3 Game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire!

Gamespot - 39/100: ""Even if you could get past the horrid frame rate problems, lackluster presentation, and lack of online multiplayer, the gameplay in Crossfire is practically identical to the half-dozen or more Gundam games that appeared on the PlayStation 2. If you're looking for a game to show off what your PlayStation 3 is capable of, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire should be your last choice of all the launch titles."

Game Informer - 38/100: ""Imagine that you've worked hard and saved for years, and finally bought the luxury sports car of your dreams. You open the door and get in for the first time, carefully adjust the mirrors, program the radio and then, once you're comfortable, take a giant dump on the seat ... That's essentially what you're doing if you spend the money on a fancy new PS3 and choose this as your launch game of choice ... I have nothing positive to say about this game. I even hate the menu screen."



Ouch....

 

[Fenrir]

Dem craezy Jaeps wood bah enethin' thaet Sony craems up thaer squinty aess. Eeyyessir.

 

[XwolverineX]

I love Asians, but damn, they have the worst taste ever.