Lollipop Magazine

Mega Man – Zero Collection – Review

June 1, 2010

You’re forgiven if you missed the Mega Man Zero series, seeing as the brand was splintered into near-oblivion in the last decade.

Watain – Lawless Darkness – Review

June 1, 2010

Watain are happy to stick with the blastbeat/wall of sound hallmarks of the genre. But they twist these conventions in such creative and satisfying ways.

Unleashed – As Yggdrasil Trembles – Review

June 1, 2010

These Swedish death metal veterans sound as lively as ever. Battle anthems don’t get much more polished and direct than “This Time We Fight.”

Soilwork – The Panic Broadcast – Review

June 1, 2010

The Panic Broadcast reveals itself to be a great record, sitting alongside the Swedes’ last few albums, but not matching the brilliance of Natural Born Chaos.

Kingdom of Sorrow – Behind the Blackest Tears – Review

June 1, 2010

Pretty much what one would expect from a collaboration featuring Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta and Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein. But then something happens…

Killed by the Bull – Failing is Fun – Review

June 1, 2010

Seemingly influenced by hardcore punk and comic books equally, Killed by the Bull play fast, menacing punk with tongues planted firmly in cheek.

Split/Second – Review

June 1, 2010

Split/Second delivers on all of the spectacle promised by its premise of a TV show wherein drivers trigger explosives to wreck their competition as they race.

Naruto Shippuden – Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 – Review

June 1, 2010

Immediately familiar is the same sharp presentation, gorgeous graphics and music, and meaty selection of characters and collectibles.

ModNation Racers – Review

June 1, 2010

ModNation Racers could have succumbed to the same pitfalls as LittleBigPlanet, but it steers deftly around them. The core kart racing is breezy and satisfying.

Blur – Review

June 1, 2010

The on-track action is wild, punctuated by the careful selection of power-ups that all feel useful as well as a very stylish overall presentation.