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News from The Playbox, 10/18/09
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Yo, HJ Games EditorIt's Yogi Berra Time
No, 2009 Isn't Over Yet, And I'm Still Singin'...

Yo | 12/13/09 | Click to Comment

Well, fellow gamers, 2010 is just about at an end, and what a year it has been. We've seen some huge announcements from all of the big three, some stellar titles released both as original IPs and much-anticipated sequels, and we've seen the economy reshape the game industry with developers and production houses closing, downsizing, or simply restructuring.

But as we march toward Christmas and the New Year, here a few things to keep an eye out for on the HJ Playbox.

Click through for more about our Gift Buyer Guide and the Game of the Year...
Featured Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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Best Shooter of the Year
Yo | 12/03/09 | Click to Comment
 
For many years, Call of Duty was known for being the main competitor to EA's Medal of Honor series. It was the "other" WWII shooter that often featured more scripted moments that helped it feel more like an action movie than just another shooter where you fight the Nazis.

Despite its success in that niche, Infinity Ward came along and took the series into the modern world with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. When they did that, they did more than just give a game with a familiar formula a fresh setting, they created one of the great first person shooters of our time.

Living up to the legacy of the first Modern Warfare was no small challenge, but for the most part, Modern Warfare 2 is every bit the sequel it needed to be as this new offshoot of the Call of Duty series matures into its own legitimate franchise.

First let me touch on the not so great in this game as you've probably already heard plenty about what makes it awesome...

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Broncopalooza
Yo simulates the Denver Broncos' games before they are actually played.  Click Through for More Details at The Playbox...

Broncopalooza: Game 13
Down With The Colts
Before we get too far with this week's predictions, let me just say that as Madden 10 has simmed the season, the Colts haven't done nearly as well as they have in real life. In fact, by the time my 9-4 Broncos met up with the Colts, they were actually 6-7. So obviously...

Game 12: Broncos Roll
Game 11: Giving Thanks For A Win
Game 10: Must Win, Can't Win
Game 9: More Points Than Reality
Game 8: Back To Their Winning Ways
Game 7: Cutting It Close
Game 6: This is the Season
Game 5: Luck And Defense Get A Win
Game 4: Are They Really This Good?
Game 3: Throwback Jerseys And A Big Win
Game 2: Another Wacky Win

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