Xbox 720 Rumors Tell Us What We Already Know
Working title.
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of the rumor mill spinning up. Everything we are hearing is pretty much what we already know is coming or it just makes sense. Let’s run down the rumors on the next Xbox known as the Xbox Infinity, Xbox Loop, Project Durango or the Xbox 720. Read the rest of this article…
‘Teleglitch’ Review: Mouse-Tossing Aliens-Inspired Diablo-Like RPG-Shooter [VIDEO]
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Old school shootin’ action!
Roguelike. You’ve probably heard the term before, I had to read up on it before doing this review, even, but it’s used to describe a particular kind of RPG. It’s been so long since I’d played a genuine one, way back on dad’s Atari ST, but you’ll find modern descendants like Diablo or Torchlight, In essence, a Roguelike is a dungeon crawler, but pure specimens are insanely difficult and have a more primitive presentation. Teleglitch is the latest addition to this batch of stylistic shooters/RPGs, hailing from a handful of developers who have been working on this for the past three years. It shows, but how does it play?
(Un?)Intentionally Violent Games
Probably the most violent game I’ve ever played
So there I was, playing Jetpack Joyride, by Halfbrick Studios (the same company which created Fruit Ninja), which a friend of mine recommended to me. As I was floating along on my jetpack, picking up coins, dodging laser walls and ducking missiles, I looked down and notice the bodies strewn along the floor.
At that moment, it hit me. This game is REALLY violent! But was it intentional, or not?
Cyan Worlds Supports Indie Dev Team Working On “3D Riven” Project
For the Myst-fan, it’s been a life-long dream to ride the Mag-Rail trams in a fully 3D environment.
If there is ANY game series that encapsulates my pre-to-mid adolescence, it would be the Myst series. Though I would have to say I was introduced during the 2nd installment in the series, Riven was probably one of my favorite games of all time, and though it wasn’t much more than a basic slide-show with interesting puzzles, and a unique visual aesthetic, the game felt alive to me, and gave me an interesting story and setting to boot. Read the rest of this article…
Humble THQ Bundle Is Out, Includes Some Fantastic Releases For Charity
Get all these games for relatively few dollars!
While THQ seems to be in a position to need financial aid here soon, that’s not stopping the company from putting up a smattering of games from its recent catalog to help charity (or not, you decide!) for the price of… well, you decide that, too. How good are THQ’s offerings? Pretty darn good.
Assassin’s Creed III Review: The Best Open World Can Get
Does dry cleaning remove blood?
The things I love most about the Assassin’s Creed series, is that you immerse yourself in the characters and there is always a ton of things to accomplish. Assassin’s Creed III is no exception to this when it comes to things to do, but, this also hurts the game a little. I don’t feel as connected to Connor and with everything available to do, it feels a little burdening. That said, it’s a fantastic game and I’m not the least bit upset that I’ve bought it and would highly recommend it to everyone. Read the rest of this article…
Nintendo’s Wii Mini: The Last Hurrah Of An Empire
It definitely looks prettier than the original model.
When a console gets old and prepares for the silver years of its life, it gets repackaged. That old design isn’t gonna work anymore. The price has to come down. You didn’t really need all those features, so out they go. The most successful console of the generation got a stealthy redesign and a Canada-only release date of December 7 for $100. At this point, are there any bets on it outselling its successor?
PlanetSide 2 – The Definitive Review – With Gameplay Video
What did we think about SOE’s new MMOFPS? We’ll tell ya!
Planetside 2 is one of the most hotly anticipated FPS titles of the year. At E3 2012, we gave it awards for “Best Shooter” and “Best MMO”, beating out titles like Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2, Defiance, Rift, and others. We played it at E3, I played it all throughout beta, and now I’m playing it and reviewing it post-launch to let all of you know what I think of it.
So how does this one stack up?
‘Gemini Wars’ Review: Evokes Sins Of A Solar Empire, Performs Poorly
This screenshot is more interesting than anything actually in the game.
The space strategy genre was tailor-made for me. Build massive fleets, conquer the galaxy, refresh. It seems so easy in principle, but why can no one make a good one? Why are developers so content to throw imagination out the window and set poorly-constructed real-time strategy games against starfields and nebulae while little, multi-colored icons plug each other with little lines of laser fire? Have we learned nothing in twenty years? Gemini Wars is yet another title by a small-time developer playing with my emotions, failing to provide the goods.
Wii U First Week Sales On The Light Side, Down 33% From Wii Launch
I’m in your stores, bogarting your palettes.
Nintendo came out today to exclaim their biggest hardware week in some time this week with 1.2 million units sold. Between three major platforms, it sounds like a big deal, but as a separate deal, especially as the launch week for Nintendo’s newest (and only sixth ever) new home console, the numbers weren’t quite so rosey.
