Epinions Recent Reviews for mickp

My First US Cell Phone

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 18:15:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - After initially being a late adopter in the world of mobile phones or "cell phones" as they are called in the United States, I quickly came to depend on my old Nokia phone. Like they have for so many others this little toy quickly became...

A Less Than Magical Tour

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 18:17:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - My wife and I are both firm fans of The Beatles so when trailers for Across the Universe began to appear we were somewhat intrigued. This looked rather lavish and from what we were shown on the trailer there were some pretty decent...

Decent Fodder for Fans

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:20:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Having become a fast fan of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series I have quickly embraced the wide range of prequels, perspectives and character studies with which she has embellished her world. One of the most beloved...

From Cult to Mainstream - The "Modernization" of a Classic.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:23:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Anticipation turns to trepidation:Fallout 3 would have to be one of the top ten games I have "most anticipated" in my lifetime. For better than a decade the previous entries in the series kept me coming back. Technically superior games...

High Adventure Awaits in Azeroth's Frozen North

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:02:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - In their highly amusing “World of Warcraft is a Feeling” song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mf
wUqBxL1Ls),
gamer humour site purepwnage.com features lyrics proclaiming World of Warcraft to be “The best game (they) ever played”...

Pern Comes Full Circle

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:45:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - I'm a real latecomer to Anne McCaffrey's world of Pern, but in in four moderately short books I've found myself in engrossed in the rich world she has created. I have grown attached to the many characters, created visions of the well described locales...

Glued to the Road - But Not in a Good Way.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:12:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - In an admission that I'm sure will shock countless women around the globe and horrify Imelda Marcos, I have to say that shopping for shoes is not an activity to which I look forward. I don't know why but I've never really been into the things - for me...

Religulous: Maher's Broadside at Blind Faith.

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:22:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Coming as I do from Australia where the “big issues” are different and the political centre of gravity isn’t quite the same, my position as a “middle of the road conservative” by Australian standards isn’t quite...

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars for PC: The New Take on Quake

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 22:57:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Memoirs of a Confessed Quakeophobe Quake sequels and derivatives have been something I have been studiously avoiding for more than a decade. Ever since the first incarnation burst loudly onto computer screens back in 1996 and...

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Hard Evidence for PC: Hard Evidence - Hard to Put Down - Limited Replay Value

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:46:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - All Things Vegas As a recent newcomer to Las Vegas I'm still pretty dazzled by the mystique of the place. Coming from the rather sleepy city of Perth in Western Australia, I can't quite get used to having a new home town that is the subject of...

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire for PC: The Settlers Search For Their Roots

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:31:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - An Old Favourite The Settlers from the then little known German software company Blue Byte, ranks to this day as a highly notable entry in my personal annals of great gaming experiences. From its suitably medieval, yet...

Medal of Honor: Airborne for PC: Medal of Honor 2007

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:39:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - For those of you who have been residing under a rock, in a cave, in a hole or perhaps, to coin a new cliché, in a shack on some weather beaten peninsula for the last decade or so, the Medal of Honour series is a family of World War II themed, level...

Mr Bean's Holiday - Another Break-Out From the TV Attempt

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:42:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Small Screen to Big Screen Part Deux When the uniquely TV and video based phenomena known as Mr Bean first burst onto the big screen it was met with a lukewarm reaction. Reviewing Bean: The Movie I found positives and negatives, with...

Lost Planet Extreme Condition for PC: Lost Planet: Galactic Pest Control Extreme

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:41:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - I have long been a vocal critic of games which are created for console systems and simply ported across to the PC as an afterthought. The enmity in which I hold such games doesn't stem from my general dislike of console controls and gameplay, rather from...

International Cricket Captain 3 for PC: International Cricket Captain III - A Hit For Six

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 13:45:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - As a self-respecting Australian male, Cricket and Australian Rules Football are a couple of things for which I have a passion. Living in the United States has a lot going for it, but sport that I enjoy is pretty thin on the ground. With footy...

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas for PC: What Starts With Tactics Should Stay With Tactics

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 09:09:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - On behalf of fans of the Rainbow Six series of tactical shooters I am here today to condemn Ubisoft as the lazy sell-outs they are. We, the Tom Clancy faithful - the pasty-faced wannabe members of Team Rainbow, have been well and truly gypped as...

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for PC: Real Tactical Shooters are Back in Town!

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:25:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Ever since they first arrived I have been a devoted fan of the tactical shooter. For years I had to put up with being the killjoy at LAN parties who could only handle a few rounds of Quake or Doom 2 before being overcome by the desperate need to move on...

Sid Meier's Civilization 4: Beyond the Sword for PC: Beyond the Sword - Civilization Tweaked Beyond Perfection

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:40:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - What Should We Expect From Expansions? Normally when it comes to expansion packs I feel that in order to justify the price, the upgrade should include some significant extra content not seen in the original game. While RPG games are able to add...

Overlord for PC: Overlord : Not All That Evil Actually

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 10:22:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Longing for the Shattering of Genres Something that always gets me interested when a new computer game hits the market is an attempt to shatter the boundaries of existing gaming genre. Who could forget early real time strategies such as Dune...

NSK6500 - Antec Provides the Solution For Gamers and Casuals Alike

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:52:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - I'm pleased to finally be an official resident of the United States, but as I tearfully leave my home in Australia behind, it's time to face the problem of a reunion with my beloved computer so far away in my country of birth. My machine is a...

Frys Online Store: Frys.com Customer Support - Out of the Pan, Into the Fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:13:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - I haven't had a great deal of experience with purchasing computer equipment online. Back home in Australia the best deals were always to be had in brick and mortar computer stores located in the land of cheap rent in the outlying suburbs of major...

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: More Complicated Than Your Average Chain of Gay Jokes

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:22:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - From the Desk of a Self-Confessed Sandler Fan Despite his being forever tarred with the "lowbrow" brush, I have an increasingly large amount of time for Adam Sandler. There's something about his aura of self deprecation and geniality that makes...

The Sims 2 Seasons for PC: Seasons Come and Go, But Padding Will Always Be Padding.

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:34:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - Maxis has provided the world's army of Sims lovers with some pretty neat toys to flesh out the overall experience since the release of The Sims 2. As an avid fan, it went without saying that I would be updating my game with Seasons, the most...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - A Spoiler Free Review

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:59:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - This review reveals no details about the book's plot. I Finally Join The Diehards As devoted a fan of the Harry Potter series as I have become, I never quite got into the whole thing of queuing up at midnight releases to...

Authentic India in the Heart of Vegas

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:08:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickp - If there's one thing my taste buds have been missing since my move to The United States, it's a decent curry. While there are a few Indian places around, you won't find Chicken Vindaloo and some steaming fresh naan bread on any of the local...