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One of the better Dragon Ball Z games in recent memory.

The Dragon Ball series seems like it never wants to die. Since its debut in 1985, the series has remained popular and with its popularity has come an endless stream of Dragon Ball merchandise and games. In 2009, a total of four unique Dragon Ball games were released; Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans is the latest title, and surprisingly, it's one of the better games in the series to be released.

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Party games should stick to a console that's fitting for a party.

While the DS has allowed for countless genres to appear in handheld form, there's still one genre of games that doesn't really fit the overarching style of portable games: party games. These types of titles are meant to be enjoyed with many people in a casual environment, and with the exception of long road trips, it’s not often that a grouping of players have no better option than a DS to play such a game. As you might imagine, with Squeeballs Party for the DS, the one element that saved its Wii brother is basically pointless in a portable environment. Outside of its party elements, the game is incredibly dull providing for a subpar experience.

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How someone managed to butcher casino games so badly is beyond me.

Casino games have been around since the inception of the home video game console. I remember countless hours spent in front of the Colecovision with my parents playing a game that only featured Black Jack and Poker. The game was so simple and to the point though, that it's still playable today. As someone who enjoys some gambling with family or friends every once in a while, I was interested to see what Vegas Party had to offer.

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For convenience, this peripheral is great, however, its value is questionable.

Owners of the Play & Charge Kit have undoubtedly been annoyed at some point since they must charge their Xbox 360 controllers while the systemis turned on. I myself have dealt with the frustration, and as a result wound up purchasing a USB extender in order to comfortably charge the controller while playing the system. However, this method is far from being the optimal solution, as it tethers players to the system and leaves an unappealing cord draped across the room.

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A solid peripheral that offers great form, function, and value.

The Energizer Flat Panel 4x Induction Charging System is an interesting little device that gives players the ability to charge up their Wii Remotes without even plugging in a wire, or switching out batteries. Induction charging, for those unfamiliar, is a form of wireless energy transfer that works with electromagnets.

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