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Wizardry V: The Heart of the Maelstrom

Star Trek: ConQuest Online

Law & Order: Dead on the Money

Author: The J Man

loves him some video games, of all eras and types. Finds them, plays them, then writes about them here for curious future generations. Follow him on Twitter at @BurningStickMan for even more musings and questionable life decisions.
Syndicate: American Revolt
DOS

Syndicate: American Revolt

The J Man March 11, 2012

Reading Time: 6 minutesAmerica demanded to the Syndicate: “Give me liberty, or give me death!” The Syndicate granted their request.

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Prize Fighter
Sega CD

Prize Fighter

The J Man March 4, 2012

Reading Time: 7 minutesFull Motion Video strikes again, this time letting you jump in the ring and try your hand at boxing. If your timing is right and your reflexes are fast, you might walk away with the grainy prize.

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Twisted Metal
PlayStation

Twisted Metal

The J Man February 27, 2012

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe first Twisted Metal offers a pretty solid take on arena car combat. Stronger multiplayer waits for later editions, though.

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Death and Return of Superman
Super NES

Death and Return of Superman

The J Man February 15, 2012

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Hulk got one, Batman got one, Spider-Man got a few… it was well past time for Supes to have his own scrolling brawler. Play as five different Supermen to see which will ultimately protect (or destroy) Metropolis.

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Star Wars: Jedi Knight
Windows

Star Wars: Jedi Knight

The J Man February 7, 2012

Reading Time: 9 minutesKyle Katarn takes on some Dark Jedi threatening the New Republic, in the last time using lightsabers and Force powers in a Star Wars game could be considered “different” or “fresh.”

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Defender 2000
Jaguar

Defender 2000

The J Man January 31, 2012

Reading Time: 6 minutes1996’s vision of Eugene Jarvis’ Defender for the new millennium. One of the last of the Jaguar’s official releases.

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