A common critique in video games reviews is whether or not a sequel or reboot lives up to a series previous installments? Is this a fair tactic, or are certain titles being shunned based upon bias?
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a beta key for the upcoming free-to-play MMORPG title, Neverwinter. The game, I can happily report, is very fun and enjoyable. In a world of an ever increasing …
Dark Souls reminded this gamer of another unfair video game classic. Find out what Dark Souls has in common with Ninja Gaiden for the NES.
The entire world is awaiting for the match of Barcelona vs AC Milan, 2nd leg of UEFA Champions League. Barcelona is scaring that they've to be successful this match by scoring massive, at least 3-0 minimum otherwise they are …
Lara stands high on a cliff taking in her surroundings. She is bruised and battered with little sleep. The elements have not been kind to her and she is beginning to think her sanity is slowly fading. The enemies she …
A sketch revealing the dark, underlying danger of the Sim City server problems.
This is in response to Michael Kyle’s piece about why he’s OK with a block on pre-owned games.
Hey Mike! Can I call you, ‘Mike?’ I hope so because I want to keep this informal. Anyway, I enjoyed reading your …
Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising is far from perfect. But, if you need a break from the Hollywood-Style first person shooters out there, you should probably give this a look.
Jason West has retired from Respawn Entertainment according to this post on Respawn’s website by Vince Zampella. The pair co-founded the studio after their highly publicized departure from publisher Activision and developer Infinity Ward in 2010. They co-founded Infinity Ward …
The issue of pre-owned games is one that is commonly discussed. Here is my take on it.
Skulls of the Shogun proves to be an excellent TBS title which shines with its Cloud save portability and multi-device platform availability.
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It may have passed by most people, but February 2013 was the 20th anniversary of the Japanese release of the original Star Fox. March is the 20th anniversary of its North American release. Thinking about that made me try …
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kevin Dent is the CEO of Tiswaz Entertainment, COO of P4RC, Inc. and Chairperson for IGDA Mobile SIG. His About.me page lists him as a “Video Game Executive” and “a 14 year veteran from the …
Final thoughts on my time with Sniper Elite V2 on the XBox 360
Many look to videogames journalism for truth in the industry, but the practice is not without its flaws. With an abundance of people uneducated and untrained in the discipline, games reporting has embraced blatant speculation, the embellishment of opinion, emotionally charged commentary, and the misinformation that the title of "editor" alone is enough evidence to heed one's words without a hint of doubt.
I had a copy of the BioShock 2 Collector’s Edition nestled in my office closet for an indeterminate amount of time after finally acquiring it cheap off Amazon in the wake of a relatively underwhelming, in comparison to the first …
The technology that the Wii U posses — not necessarily the hardware — could change and define gaming as we know it. What I mean by this is the way game developers choose to use the new controllers can change …
Mario has made quiet an exceptional name for himself. But can he keep that name intact?
With everything once again right in the city of Dunwall, I’m hanging up my sword, gun, crossbow & special powers and calling it a day with Dishonored. Dishonored is a unique FPS in the fact that I felt a great …
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