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Since nobody else will tackle the task, I shall do what I always do, and go for it myself. Full reviews for all of your websites! Hope you have an hour...
#1 - Arcade
First Impression
"Where's the? Oh, over there on the left, okay. Why is the name on the logo different than that of the site?"
Design
Generally, websites are centered unless they take up the whole page. Ultimately it's a preference, but it's quickly becoming a general trend. The design overall is very nice, so I'm going to nitpick, starting with that logo. Use your website name or buy a new domain! (that almost rhymed!) People are going to remember your logo name, so when they go to Arcadempro.com or arcadem.com, they'll find nothing, and cry. Great job. In all seriousness, you should try that.
The "PLAY!" buttons, they're kind of ugly. Maybe use the same orange as is in the sidebar? And a less "in-your-face" text effect. Speaking of the sidebar, use a consistent background, because the gradients get darker depending on the height, and it's somewhat frustrating to the eye. As well, the sidebar extends well beyond the page. Perhaps even it out by putting some things on the right? Not only will that separate the ads, to eliminate overcrowding, but also it will look more aesthetically pleasing.
One last suggestion, perhaps use .gif icons for your pagination just to make it look pretty? It doesn't look bad, but it'd make the design feel even more complete.
Content
I guess this requires that I play a game? *picks one* The Cyber Box game was pretty fun, and so was Dynasty warriors. They load in an okay amount of time, but some people might get impatient. Your "about" page is empty, so I would fix that.
Would I Use It?
If I was bored on my break, sure, why not?
Overall
Could use some tweaking, but it's a very good site. Even things out, fix that logo, and make everything consistent. Moving on!
#2 - Link Pusher
First Impression
"I've seen this template...I've USED this template!"
Design
It's a free template, if I'm correct. So I'm not going to give you a review here, it won't help. Heck, even the logo is part of it.
Content
Again with the about pages! At this point, hire a copyrighter! I go to read about your service, and what do I get but lovable Lorem Ipsum! Other than that, all of the links go somewhere else. I assume that's the idea, however, your layout makes that misleading. So design one, and make it more apparent that you're simply providing a means to access these websites.
Would I Use This?
Nope. I hate myspace and I actually do my schoolwork.
Overall
Design is unoriginal, and there's no content.
#3 - Major Torrent
First Impression
"What are all these random words? OH! They're tags. Okay."
Design
Please put a sign that says "tags" over your tags. Otherwise your cloud looks like what it is, random words. The pointer effect is cool, but the clicking gets really irritating really fast. I just want to click, I don't need to shoot holes in the page! How am I supposed to search for Cthulu's sake!? (Hehe...inside joke) Other than that, it looks like every other torrent site. One more thing, what's with the GIANT top margin? Raise it a couple of pixels.
Overall, just make it more structured, and get rid of the cheesy effects.
Content
They're torrents. Yay.
Would I use this site?
I dunno, you got photoshop CS3? (I kid)
Overall
More structure, less effects, and put a wrapper on those tags soldier!
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