Thunderbolt: "Normally for a game which brings this much disappointment, you could put a positive spin on it by complimenting its overall presentation and calling it fitting for the system, however bar the random cut scenes, Tactics looks and sounds like it's straight out of the 16 bit era, back in the days when R-Type was fun to play. Don't be fooled by the solid 3D screenshots on the back of the box, the cut-scenes do look solid for a PSP game but you'll be watching these, not playing them. Retro looking menus combined with a dull colour palette will not set that vibrant PSP screen alight."
"When you think of classic shoot 'em ups, the top 2 series that likely come to mind are Gradius and R-Type so let's take an in-depth look at both franchises and see which one comes out on top." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
AG writes: "There are many of us who fondly remember the first time the Bydo Empire invaded. It was the genesis of a fantastic series of games that bore the now famous name of R-Type. But what of this latest offering? Surely a handheld format - especially one as potent as the PSP - is an ideal dwelling place for this granddaddy of side-scrolling shoot 'em ups?"
Today, 2nd January 2009, is the ninth day of Christmas. It may seem like Christmas is all but over-and-done with now, but Electronic Theatre are staying true to tradition and heading-on through those infamous twelve days! On this ninth day, The Twelve Games of Christmas enters its ninth edition, and today we run through the top-performing disc-based releases of September 2008. Hold onto your hats, it's going to be bumpy from here-on out!
