When Xbox Live Indie Games Don't Suck!
Defiance got off to a mediocre start, but has the potential to be decent if the developers commit to long-term improvements.
If I had to sum Terraria up with just two words, I’d use Freedom and Depth. Much like Minecraft you have an open world designed to let you build or destroy to your heart’s content.
I’ve only played Minecraft …
Living in Washington DC grants me the fortune of having eStarland virtually in my backyard.
In an effort to help other aspiring video game video editors and to respect the wishes of copyright owners, A small group of awesome people and I compiled a list of publishers and developers who allow us to legally monetize …
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.
I've often contended that Two Worlds was one of the better console RPGs from this generation.
Developers and publishers need to make more of an effort to show the consequences and moral weight of violence in video games.
To quote Phil Lout, “I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to ask for what you want.” So to all of the reviewers, editors, and fellow opinionated fans …
If you prefer to read your reviews, I’ve provided the transcript below:
For some strange reason, I decided to pick Fallout New Vegas back up this month. Chalk it up to the winter slump or my disappointment with several …
Japan made mistakes with console role-playing games this generation, and it's costing us for good.
Telltale Games pay tribute to Han Solo and Lando with this slick little easter egg.
Far Cry 3 is good, but not excellent. Don't believe the hype.
The turning of the leaves, the cooling of the air, and the Frank Sinatra Christmas album that every mall in America plays have a strange effect on me. They always motivate me to switch on my video game console.
The more time I spend with Dark Souls, the more I enjoy the game. Sure it's difficult, but it's one of those few games that's difficult for the right reason.
Even if you didn't like the first Borderlands, there is good reason to play the sequel.
Solar 2 is a very hard game for me to recommend--especially with the $5 price tag ($10 if you purchase the PC version). It's visually and audibly amazing, but generally lacks depth in the game-play department.
Tales of Vesperia is the best Japanese Role Playing Game on the current generation of consoles.
Earlier this year, I finally decided to do a complete achievement run for Tales of Vesperia. I'd been putting it off for years and since 2012 was a slow year for me game-wise, I figured this was the perfect opportunity.…
When I saw that PSN was going to drop a Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch demo last Sunday, I was beyond excited. I don't own a Playstation 3, but I am currently borrowing one from a …
The more time I spend with Dark Souls, the more I enjoy the game. Sure it's difficult, but it's one of those few games that's difficult for the right reason. Save for a few battles and platforming situations where …
I didn't enjoy the first Borderlands. The story sucked, the gameplay was overly repetitive and its dusty sandbox world wasn't worth exploring. Given my issues with the first I consider myself fortunate that my best friend convinced me to …
At its core, Doom & Destiny, is an oldschool RPG mixed with a few modern-day conventions and supported by what I felt was an overall excellent presentation.
Doom & Destiny is our very first video review to use our new Gamer …
The ever-growing demand for insanely realistic graphics is something game developers and publishers cannot ignore. Satisfying that demand while improving game mechanics and scope is also completely unrealistic. Working to satisfy that demand may just be the undoing of the …
Full disclosure up front - Now that I've finished the Mass Effect saga, I've had time to assess it comprehensively. I feel that Mass Effect 3 failed to deliver and/or improve on 8 specific issues. I feel these unaddressed issues worked to …
You get Fighting Sleep.
Fighting sleep meshes my love for emceeing with my desire to experiment with different melodies and instrumentation. Lyrically, this EP is very engaging and visual. Each song serves as a short story to describe …
I've come to grips with the fact that I quit games to often. To remedy this problem, I've created my very own Video Games Bucket List. These are games I must finish and now I have the motivation to …
I think it's fair to say that folks who have acquired the full 1,000 Gamerscore (Or "Platted" for my PlayStation 3 fam) in Final Fantasy 13 or who have acquired the "Little Rocket Man" Achievement in Half-Life 2 are slightly obsessive …
There are certain songs we come across in our video games that immediately warp us to another place. They are emotionally burned into our psyche the first time we hear them and as time passes, they never seem to lose …
I hated Shenmue when I played it 10 years ago. I don't even know if you could call Shenmue a "game" as it seemed more like an interactive movie. The controls were wonky and most of the gameplay centered …
E3 was mostly disappointing for me. Overall, I felt they spent too much time on gimmicks and games we already knew about. This lead me to a few predictions I'd like to share with you about the future of …
Risen was my favorite RPG in 2010 (check out the review here). I had alotta fun during both of my playthrus (I'm an achievement ho). Unfortunately, there were a few things that held Risen back from being a truly …
The Mass Effect series is arguably one of the best gaming sagas ever published. I'm definitely a fan. But the more I ponder its greatness, the more I believe that the interactive portions of Mass Effect have nothing to do …
I know this review is a bit late to the party. I was having trouble posting with my account for the last few months and just got right. I hope you enjoy regardless.
Worlds 2 (TW2) is a …
Just in time for the DVD and Blu-ray release of Tron: Legacy…I bring you my new music video dedicated to it and its 1982 prequel (which is still one of my most favorite movies of all time). The title of …
The turning of the leaves, the cooling of the air, and the Frank Sinatra Christmas album that every mall in America plays have a strange effect on me. They always motivate me to switch on my console.
At this point …
Pretty soon, we won't have to worry about games not living up to their hype. If the Fable franchise were to lead the charge into the future, eventually, all games will just play themselves and let us watch. Then, all …
An ugly, broken mess that somehow manages to be fun.
When I first saw the previews and gameplay clips on Arcania I was convinced that it would be my RPG of the year for 2010. Unfortunately I was way …
[Before we jump into my rant about why I'd like to see shooters evolve, I want to take a moment to shout out to my bros in the picture above. This picture was taken back in 2003 in Iraq with …
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