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This Week in Review is evolution, baby

by Ross Miller { Jul 4th 2008 at 7:00PM }

Oh yes, we got to play Spore. The entire thing. With Will Wright providing backseat commentary. We also got some time with the Wrath of the Lich King's Death Knight, and DS Fanboy decided to play Homie Rollerz (so you don't have to). Check out all of our impressions and reviews from the Joystiq Network this week:

PC

American McGee's Grimm (hands-on)
Spore (the whole thing) (hands-on)
Wrath of the Lich King (Death Knight hands-on)

Multiplatform

Quantum of Solace (eyes (only) on)
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (metareview)

Xbox 360

Soulcalibur (XBLA in Brief)

Nintendo DS

Civilization Revolution (Review)
Homie Rollerz (Bury the Shovelware)
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 (Review)
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard (Review)

Nintendo Wii

Fatal Fury 2 (VC Monday Madness)

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