The structure of the game wastes Fred Willard’s considerable talents; a few of the minigames are clunkers and there just aren’t enough of them; dull multiplayer modes. Hot Brain doesn’t have a wide variety of games, and there aren’t many different ways to play those games, which makes it a short-lasting experience, but at least the quality of the minigames is generally good. Outside of the games, Hot Brain attempts to set its action inside an institute, where you’re guided around the menus and load screens by a doctor, who is well-voiced by comedian, Fred Willard. Hot Brain might not be as compelling as some of the brain training games that have already appeared on the Nintendo DS, but over in PSP-land, the genre isn’t nearly as crowded. read more

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Nearly ten years after the blockbuster RPG captivated the hearts of game fans all over the world, handheld gamers will once again experience the magic and excitement of the award-winning FINAL FANTASY VII universe. Released on January 1st, 1997 for the PlayStation game console, FINAL FANTASY VII reached sales of more than 4 million units in Japan alone, while achieving sales of more than 5. Now, this worldwide phenomenon comes to handheld gamers in the action-packed CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-, exclusively for the PSP PlayStation Portable) system. Featuring an all-new story that revolves around Zack, a soul who had already returned to the Lifestream before the events of FINAL FANTASY VII, players will witness the secrets behind Shinra and the company’s efforts to line its pockets at the expense of the planet. Take part in an exhilarating adventure filled with grandeur, excitement, and state-of-the-art visuals, while discovering new secrets hidden within the world of FINAL FANTASY VII. read more

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