GamingShogunBlade Symphony Preview (PC)
One of my newest addictions has been Kickstarter. I love seeing great ideas being pitched and developed by way of crowd funding. The feeling that I get when I pitch in on a great idea, see it being developed, then finally receive the final product when it is ready – amazing. Within the last year, I have backed projects such as Kingdom Death, Hexx, and Zombicide. One such project was Blade Symphony, created and developed by Puny Human and funded through Kickstarter. Funding was successful for Blade Symphony back in August of 2011, and we have finally gotten our hands…
Bad Bots Preview (PC)
I’ve played console games since there were consoles to play them on. Over the years, certain fond memories stick out in my mind. Memories like all-night gaming sessions on the weekend with a stack of rented games, a 12 pack of highly caffeinated and sugary soda, and a few good friends that you felt you could spend 24 hours straight with. One of these weekends that particularly stands out was playing the original Contra, and a couple other titles, until our eyes were bleary and bloodshot. When it came to “buddy games”, few stood out like Contr: Simple, 2D side-scrolling action that…
Surgeon Simulator 2013 Review (PC/Steam)
So there are people out there that simply won’t “get” this game whatsoever. These are often the same people who won’t spend $20 on the crane machine trying to win a stuffed animal nobody wants. They wouldn’t have stuck with Super Star Wars on the Super Nintendo or collected tickets in an arcade all night that gets you a pair of glow-in-the-dark fangs and a small spinning top. Maybe a whistle too, but that doesn’t matter… The whole point is that sometimes doing something difficult simply to get it done can be fun just to prove you can do it. …
StarDrive Review
The “strategy” game category tends towards vagary, covering such a diverse range of play from tower defense titles to micro-managing empire sims. They can be turn based or real time and “real time” can be warped to mean quite a few things too – the only fundamental guarantee on a real time game is that it’s not turn based. With other genres, such as first-person shooters, you generally know what you are getting into. There will be a weapon in your point of view and you will negotiate various maps and levels, shooting bad guys. Even those who argue how…
Poker Night 2 Review
Telltale Games has released their sequel to last year’s poker simulator with Poker Night at the Inventory 2, or just Poker Night 2 as I will be referring to it in this review. Last year’s version had decent game play, great voice acting and fantastic unlocks to get me to buy in for the $5.00 price tag, but after the unlocks were gone I soon found that the repeated jokes, lack of multi-player, and the absences of other game modes would keep me away from the game. With Poker Night 2, Telltale Games brings us another set of four competitors…
Dead Island: Riptide Review (PC)
It’s seldom that a game review causes me trouble. I play ALL kinds of games so I can be called on at a moment’s notice give a review from the standpoint of an everyman. I’m not bragging, I am simply admitting that I am a video game addict and have used my addiction to the benefit of others. So, as Dead Island: Riptide was coming in I tried not to pay too much attention to opinions one way or the other, just looking forward to giving it a go. Then, like a real riptide, I couldn’t help but get dragged…
Evoland Review (PC)
The role playing game has had a long and storied history in the world of video games. Games like Ultima, Hydlide, and Final Fantasy has paved the way for today’s games, such as Mass Effect and Skyrim. The role playing game has gone through a massive evolution from the earlier days, in both game play and in technical aspects, such as graphics and sound. With Evoland, Shiro Games hopes to bring this evolution of the rpg to life with their own story. The concept of Evoland is very simple, you set out to save the world while finding upgrades to…
Another World 20th Anniversary Edition – A Review (PC)
Originally released in 1991 for the Amiga and the Atari ST, Another World (or Out of This World as it was known here in North America) was a brilliant platform game designed by French game designer Eric Chahi. Ported over to various other consoles a year later, such as the SNES and Sega Genesis, Another World was one of the top reviewed and loved games of 1992, both for its game play and its amazing world that the story takes place in. Having played the Sega Genesis version over twenty years ago, I can personally attest to how well received…
Battle Worlds: Kronos Steam Greenlight Campaign Begins
Bremen, Germany – April 5th 2013: KING Art games, the developers behind the critically acclaimed Book of Unwritten Tales, today announced the commencement of a Steam Greenlight campaign in an effort to bring their upcoming turn-based strategy title Battle Worlds: Kronos to the prolific digital distribution platform. Already, support from the gaming community has been overwhelming and expectations for the campaign are high. The Battle Worlds: Kronos Kickstarter campaign was fully backed within seven days and is soon to reach its first stretch goal of $170,000 with 22 days still to go, having proven immensely popular with both core strategy fans and the wider gaming populace….
Razer Edge will Feature Steam Integration
SAN FRANCISCO (Game Developers Conference) – March 28, 2013 – Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems announced today that the Razer Edge Gaming Tablet will soon come preinstalled with Steam software. The Razer Edge tablet will come with Valve’s industry-leading software, enabling gamers around the world to launch their games more quickly. The Edge is optimized for demanding gameplay and, through its mobile console and home console modes, it works seamlessly with Steam Big Picture. “Razer has one mission in mind: to innovate for PC gamers worldwide,” says Min-Liang Tan, co-founder, Razer CEO and creative director. “Providing…
Arma 3 Alpha Lite Available Now
Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 14th March 2013 – While the Arma 3™ Alpha leads Steam’s Top Sellers chart since launch, Bohemia Interactive today also made a free invite-only variant available. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite is a limited version of the Arma 3 Alpha – providing people with the opportunity to try out the singleplayer showcase missions, a selection of weapons and vehicles, and the scenario editor. Unlike the regular Arma 3 Alpha, the Arma 3 Alpha Lite does not feature a multiplayer component or modding support, and does not include access to the Arma 3 Beta and complete game later on. To participate in the…
Rochard Hard Times DLC Pack Review (PC)
When Rochard came out back in November of 2011, I was the one lucky enough to get it to review. Even though it has been over a year, I still remembered the game fondly and was more than happy to give the game another play with the release of the new “Hard Times” DLC pack. In researching the DLC, I found out that it was made in response to some fans complaints which put forth that Rochard, though a fun and engaging game, was just a little “too easy.” The title of this DLC pack, “Hard Times”, refers to the insane…
Arma 3 2013 Plans Laid Out – Open Alpha Incoming
Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday 26 February 2013 – Bohemia Interactive today announced their plans for the upcoming PC-exclusive tactical military shooter game, Arma 3™. From next week onward, Tuesday March 5th, all are welcome to try out the authentic military gameplay and assist in the game’s development by participating in the Arma 3 Alpha. The Alpha will feature a limited amount of playable and sandbox content, receive regular updates and remain accessible until Arma 3’s Beta starts – which is expected in the second quarter of this year. The full and final version of Arma 3 is scheduled for release in…
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Enhanced Edition Review (PC)
A couple years back at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, I had a nice meeting with a Namco Bandai rep. During the meeting, he walked me over to their demo of Ace Combat Assault Horizon and handed me a controller. What followed was a beautiful game, played extraordinarily bad much to the horror of the on-looking rep. He offered to change difficulty settings, constantly wanted to reach for the controller to stop the mayhem that ensued, and I eventually smiled at him and said “Okay, now show me how it is really played.” With an uncontrollable expression of relief, he picked…