Metal Gear (MSX2) 1987

It's a big week for "Metal Gear" fans with the release of "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots," but what about the games that started it all? '120 Seconds' takes a look back at the original "Metal Gear" games, and their sequels, for the MSX2 and NES and gives you a look at the first two minutes of each...

Four games are in this post today. The 3D games will get the same treatment tomorrow. Watch the advance of technology and the evolution of the Kojima style for yourself...

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The Hulk has always said that, "you wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Well, having most of a building fall on top of him doesn't really evoke thoughts of rainbows and cupcakes for the big green guy, and that's the first thing that happens in his new game.

Watch the first '120 Seconds' of "The Incredible Hulk" and see how solving your problems with your fists instead of your words could work (only if you possess some kind of superpower).

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The Jason Bourne movies based on Robert Ludlum's series of books have done exceptionally well since the first one was released back in 2002. Some might even say that they're the reason Matt Damon still has a career in Hollywood, which makes it so ironic that he doesn’t appear in the new Bourne video game.

The first '120 Seconds' of "The Bourne Conspiracy" are heavy with hand-to-hand combat which the movies have done consistently well over the years, plus you get to smash a guys head into a table, and that's always fun. Check out the first two minutes of "Robert Ludlum's Bourne Conspiracy" and see if the game and see if it is worthy to carry on the name.

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It's Tomonobu Itagaki's swan song at Tecmo, and maybe the last game in a series that goes back over 20 years. And in my mind, possibly the most loved ninja franchise to ever be created. It's "Ninja Gaiden II," and these first '120 Seconds' is just the beginning of the battle.

The "Ninja Gaiden" games have traditionally been ridiculously hard; "Ninja Gaiden II" is no different. It's no-holds-barred from the very beginning.

After watching the first two minutes of gameplay, do you think you can master the ways of the ninja?

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Our Retro '120 Second' Thursdays continue this week, as we showcase a classic franchise that has finally received a well deserved update.

Last week, "Super Dodgeball Brawlers" was released by Akysys for the Nintendo DS, and it updates the classic Technos Japan title "Super Dodge Ball." While there appears to be a glut of upcoming dodgeball games (including one with ninjas and pirates for Xbox Live Arcade), there hasn't always been this level of interest for the gym class pastime for quite some time. At one point, the NES version of "Super Dodge Ball" was the only one option.

With that in mind, take two minutes to remember the first dodgeball game that really shined, "Super Dodge Ball," in all of its sprite flashing glory.

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Indiana Jones may have just released his first new movie in over a decade, but I have a feeling that won't be his biggest release of 2008, at least not with gamers. "Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures" hits store shelves this week, and you can take a look at the first '120 Seconds' of the game right here.

I have a feeling that it's safe to say he wears his hat throughout the whole game.

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"Death Jr." finally makes his first appearance on a console in the recently released "Death Jr.: Root of Evil" for the Wii. The original was the first announced title for the PSP back in 2004 (and then released in 2005).

"Root of Evil" was then released as a sequel in 2006. Two years later, it's been ported to the Wii.

Can you handle playing as the son of the Grim Reaper? Watch the first '120 Seconds' of gameplay from "Death Jr.: Root of Evil" and find out.

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Revisiting an old classic is nothing new for Nintendo. In fact, Dr. Mario has seen a re-release in some capacity on almost all of their platforms. Last week's WiiWare update brought "Dr. Mario Online RX" to the Wii with a (mostly) new look, feel, and most importantly, online play.

Above we have a look at the first '120 Seconds' of "Dr. Mario Online RX"'s motion-controlled "Virus Buster" mode, and after the jump we have a look at the more traditional "Classic" mode from the game.

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"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" won the "Movie of the Year" award at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. This year, "At World's End" is up for the same award. Will Johnny Depp and his crew return to the stage to accept the golden popcorn once again? You'll have to wait and see on Sunday night.

As is the trend this week, even though the movie is up for an award, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" the game sure wasn't nominated for anything. It may be great for Achievements, but running around as Jack Sparrow in the game just isn't quite as fun as watching him. See for yourself in the first '120 Seconds' of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End."

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It may be Movie Awards week at MTV, but it's also Retro Thursday for '120 Seconds', and we came up with the perfect way to bring the two together; with Arnold.

It may have won the very first "Movie of the Year" award at the MTV Movie Awards back in 1992, but "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" did not exactly produce a classic NES game. The movie won a total of six awards that year, but I'm pretty sure the game wasn't nominated for any. Overshadowed by the significantly more flashy (and fun) "T2: The Arcade Game" the NES action-platformer had some of the best bells and whistles (one of best "Game Over" screens ever) for any game on the console, but the gameplay was mediocre at best. You would think that playing as one of the most advanced robots of the future you would be able to withstand more than a couple punches from some bikers.

You can judge for yourself, check out the first '120 Seconds' of "Terminator 2" for the NES.

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