| ALL ARTICLES BY Eric Deters |
The PurgeMovie Review - Jun 16, 2013
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The Purge is a movie with a lot of promise. While much of it goes unfulfilled, the horror flick we got out of it this time is decently entertaining thanks to a great villain. |
The Kings of SummerMovie Review - May 31, 2013
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"The Kings of Summer" is a movie that is absolutely bursting with heart, and it's one of the most entertaining films I've seen this year. |
Dishonored: The Knife of DunwallVideo Game Review - May 3, 2013
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"The Knife of Dunwall" is precisely what I wanted from "Dishonored" DLC: more "Dishonored." |
Monaco: What's Yours is MineVideo Game Review - May 3, 2013
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More an examination than a review, this is about why I think the solo portion of Monaco: What's Yours is Mine is massively disappointing compared to its multiplayer. |
OblivionMovie Review - Apr 24, 2013
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"Oblivion" doesn't do a lot of things that we haven't seen before, but what it does it pulls off quite well. |
GuacameleeVideo Game Review - Apr 22, 2013
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Guacamelee is a beautiful and reverent Metroidvania with an excellent world and solid combat. The title doesn't hurt, either. |
Bioshock InfiniteVideo Game Review - Apr 3, 2013
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Bioshock Infinite is a daring, innovative, incredible journey in a genre that has become known for being the exact opposite. |
BIT.TRIP Presents RUNNER 2Video Game Review - Mar 8, 2013
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BIT.TRIP Presents RUNNER 2 takes the excellent core gameplay of its predecessor and refines its shell, leaving a more accessible and refined experience. |
Dead Space 3Video Game Review - Feb 25, 2013
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Dead Space 3's superb combat, sound design, and crafting system make up for its mostly subpar story. |
Zero Dark ThirtyMovie Review - Feb 8, 2013
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"Zero Dark Thirty" is an unflinching film, but it's hampered by weak, lazy writing. |
DmC: Devil May CryVideo Game Review - Feb 7, 2013
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DmC: Devil May Cry may not be as brutally difficult as its predecessors, but it's a fun, creative experience that will please fans of character action games. |
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White WitchVideo Game Review - Feb 6, 2013
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Ni No Kuni has an incredible first few hours, but at a certain point the flaws in its battle system become readily apparent. |
Gangster SquadMovie Review - Jan 14, 2013
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Gangster Squad is an inconsequential yet entertaining film that could've been so much more. |
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMovie Review - Jan 10, 2013
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The Hobbit doesn't quite reach the height of the Lord of the Rings films |
Django UnchainedMovie Review - Jan 9, 2013
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Django Unchained is one of Tarantino's best, as well as one of the better 2012 releases |
Halo 4Video Game Review - Dec 11, 2012
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As the start of the new Reclaimer trilogy, Halo 4 is an excellent jumping-on point. It's also quite faithful to the original games. |
The Walking Dead: The GameVideo Game Review - Nov 24, 2012
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The end of The Walking Dead: The Game is upon us. I, for one, welcome our new Game of the Year overlords. |
The Art of Assassin's Creed IIIBook Review - Nov 24, 2012
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The Art of Assassin's Creed 3 delivers some great concept art for a surprising game, but it's still just an art book. |
LincolnMovie Review - Nov 18, 2012
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Lincoln's quality is undeniable, but it doesn't go beyond being a well-made film. |
Assassin's Creed 3Video Game Review - Nov 17, 2012
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Assassin's Creed 3 is the best kind of history lesson, and the best game in the series. |
On the Rise of Independent Video Game DevelopmentEditorial - Nov 16, 2012
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It's time to adapt or die. |
SkyfallMovie Review - Nov 16, 2012
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Skyfall is a deft mixture of style and substance, as well as an honor to the Bond legacy |
FlightMovie Review - Nov 12, 2012
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Flight is a great movie with a really unfortunate, really major flaw. |
ArgoMovie Review - Nov 5, 2012
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Argo is surprising in a number of ways, and it's Ben Affleck's best directorial effort by far. |
Wreck-It RalphMovie Review - Nov 5, 2012
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Wreck-It Ralph is more than a movie about video games, and you don't need to enjoy the medium of video games to fall in love with Wreck-It Ralph. |
DishonoredVideo Game Review - Oct 22, 2012
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Dishonored is the best kind of "short, but sweet." |
The Perks of Being a WallflowerMovie Review - Oct 12, 2012
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Perks of Being a Wallflower manages to transcend its influences and tell a powerful coming-of-age story. |
Borderlands 2Video Game Review - Oct 5, 2012
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While unquestionably better and more remarkable than its predecessor, "Borderlands 2" still has trouble in some of the same areas the first game did. |
LooperMovie Review - Oct 2, 2012
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"Looper" is a smart action thriller that truly deserves to be seen. |
The MasterMovie Review - Sep 28, 2012
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Joaquin Phoenix delivers one hell of a performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest, "The Master." |
Mark of the NinjaVideo Game Review - Sep 14, 2012
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Don't let this polished stealth game sneak past you, because it's among the best games this year. |
Dust: An Elysian TailVideo Game Review - Sep 11, 2012
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The final Summer of Arcade title just happens to be the best one. |
Sleeping DogsVideo Game Review - Sep 8, 2012
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It's about time Grand Theft Auto faced an actual challenge. Sleeping Dogs is it. |
Darksiders IIVideo Game Review - Aug 31, 2012
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Who are you to deny Death? |
LawlessMovie Review - Aug 13, 2012
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Lawless has some flaws, but stellar performances make it worth a look. |
DeadlightVideo Game Review - Aug 2, 2012
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I'm a fan of zombies, and even "Deadlight" made me reconsider my obsession with the walking dead. |
The Dark Knight RisesMovie Review - Jul 21, 2012
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The film that truly needs no introduction is finally here. Does the conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy soar as high as its predecessors? Is that even a question that needs to be asked? |
The Amazing Spider-ManMovie Review - Jul 8, 2012
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"The Amazing Spider-Man" retreads some too familiar territory for too long, but once it gets going, you'll know you got your money's worth. |
Community: Season 3Television Review - Jun 19, 2012
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Community's third season ended almost a month ago, so it's time to look back on what may be the best season of the show to date. |
Max Payne 3Video Game Review - Jun 19, 2012
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After 9 years, the ex-cop with an enormous kill-count returns. Do his adventures in Sao Paolo capture the essence of his former escapades, or has he lost his noir touch? |
PrometheusMovie Review - Jun 10, 2012
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Some stellar performances and Ridley Scott's distinct and brilliant cinematic eye save "Prometheus" from a decent story with a lackluster finale. |
The Secret World of Arrietty (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - May 27, 2012
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Studio Ghibli's latest animated picture comes to Blu-Ray, but a middling special features selection sours the package of this gorgeous film just a little bit. |
Xenoblade ChroniclesVideo Game Review - May 23, 2012
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Fans of Japanese roleplaying games will be happy to learn that their efforts were entirely worth it. Xenoblade Chronicles captures the essence of the genre while breaking new ground in a consistently amazing package that will last you upwards of 60 hours. |
Marvel's The AvengersMovie Review - May 11, 2012
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I'm not even going to try to fool you with this: "The Avengers" is entertaining as all hell, and you NEED TO SEE IT. |
The Walking Dead: Episode One — A New DayVideo Game Review - May 3, 2012
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The insanely popular post-apocalyptic comic and television series has finally come to the realm of video games, courtesy of the developers of "Sam and Max" and the "Back to the Future" games. Is it worth taking a bite out of? |
The Hunger GamesMovie Review - Mar 25, 2012
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Gary Ross' adaptation of the young adult novel by Suzanne Collins of the same name is one of the most truthful adaptations of a novel I've ever seen. |
Mass Effect 3Video Game Review - Mar 23, 2012
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It's finally here, and for the most part, it was entirely worth the wait. The galaxy needs Shepard. Will you join his cause? |
John CarterMovie Review - Mar 23, 2012
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Edgar Rice Burroughs' nearly 100 year-old sci-fi novel comes to the big screen for what is certainly not the first time, but is this adaptation better than the rest? |
HugoDVD Review - Mar 12, 2012
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I have “Hugo” at the top of my list for films from last year. People seem to think it’s overrated, which is fine by me, because I’ve been dying to love something this much that more than three other people have heard of. |
J. Edgar (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + UltraViolet Digital Copy)DVD Review - Feb 27, 2012
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A disappointing film with an even more disappointing Blu-ray release. |
VVVVVVVideo Game Review - Feb 7, 2012
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The first in a series of "retro reviews," we take a look at a downloadable platformer for the PC or 3DS with an intriguing twist. |
Dead Poets Society (Blu-ray)DVD Review - Jan 25, 2012
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Seize the day and this Blu-ray copy of a lit-loving classic! |
The Most Underrated Games of 2011Editorial - Jan 9, 2012
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The titles that you aren't playing but should be. Some of these are even contenders for the best game this year! |
Top Eleven Games of 2011Editorial - Dec 28, 2011
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It doesn't go up to eleven because of the year; it goes to eleven because this year was just rockin'. |
Fright Night (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (2011)DVD Review - Dec 18, 2011
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A rather limited set of special features make this DVD release of one of the best horror films this year a little less impressive, |
It Takes a Thief: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Dec 4, 2011
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The classic ABC undercover heist show "It Takes a Thief" is now out on DVD with the Complete Series. There may be a minimal amount of new content, but the immense running time of the show itself more than pays the price for this boxed set. |
Super 8DVD Review - Nov 21, 2011
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J.J. Abrams returns to the silver screen alongside Steven Spielberg in "Super 8," and its combination of a look into teenagers making short films and a monster movie works pretty darn well. |
Uncharted 3: Drake's DeceptionVideo Game Review - Nov 15, 2011
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Naughty Dog's "Uncharted" franchise has reached its third entry, but can it surpass the glory of "Among Thieves?" |
Batman: Arkham CityVideo Game Review - Oct 29, 2011
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Two years after the original redefined expectations for comic book games, Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City is ready to take its place as the king of all comic book games. The only question that remains: is Arkham City a contender for Game of the Year? |
Gears of War 3Video Game Review - Oct 19, 2011
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It's supposedly the conclusion to this mammoth franchise, but does Gears of War 3 shine above its predecessors or does the series end on its nadir? |
Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo)DVD Review - Oct 1, 2011
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The movie almost singlehandedly responsible for pulling Walt Disney Studios out of financial trouble has been re-mastered on Blu-ray. Does this tale of the big-eared elephant still soar? |
MoneyballMovie Review - Sep 25, 2011
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Moneyball is a homerun due to its fantastic script and excellent performances, regardless of your opinions on sports. |
Dead IslandVideo Game Review - Sep 23, 2011
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It may be covered in blemishes like the beasts at its core, but Dead Island manages to provide an intense, huge RPG with a lot of replay value. |
DriveMovie Review - Sep 16, 2011
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Stylish, subtle, and clever, Drive is one of the most enjoyable, well-crafted experiences in cinema this year. |
The Lion King 3DMovie Review - Sep 16, 2011
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The king returns in Disney's revitalization of their 1994 classic with 3D that is in an echelon above most other films. |
Deus Ex: Human RevolutionVideo Game Review - Sep 4, 2011
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Human Revolution succeeds in furthering the legacy from the original Deus Ex by implementing a multitude of subsystems to provide immense player choice and wrapping it in an intriguing conspiracy story with a wonderful atmosphere. |
Killer MountainMovie Review - Aug 31, 2011
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A decently acted cast of characters is not enough to rescue this film from lackluster CGI, a dull plot, and predictable plot twists and scares. |
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