GamingShogunThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Teaser
BUDAPEST – May 30, 2012 – Independent developer NeocoreGames have tracked down the first-ever teaser trailer and screenshots for recently announced The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, giving would-be monster hunters their first glimpse of the young Van Helsing, the brash and larger-than-life hero of the upcoming action-RPG title. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, loosely based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, is being developed for PC and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring young Van Helsing, son of the famed monster hunter, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing sets…
Skullgirls – A Review (XBLA)
With this last generation of fighting games, developers have stepped away from the three dimensional arena and game play style and headed back to the world of two dimensions. Fighting game veterans, like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat and the Marvel vs. Capcom series, have all reverted to the good ole days of the 2D fighter. Since the fans have shown a renewed interest in this old 2D fighting style, Reverge Labs have released Skullgirls to contend with the big boys. While Skullgirls does lack some serious options and even a move list in game, it makes up for it by…
Anomaly Warzone Earth – A Review (XBLA)
11 Bit Studio has finally brought the popular PC and mobile device hit game Anomaly Warzone Earth to Xbox Live Arcade. What can only be described as a “reverse tower defense” game, Anomaly Warzone Earth pits your convoy versus a series of stationary alien defense towers that will try to prevent you from your goal on each map. While Anomaly Warzone Earth does nothing to really push its generic story, the gameplay and action of the game really help to set it apart from its competitors. We already know that Anomaly Warzone Earth is a great game based on its…
Defenders of Ardania – A Review (XBLA)
Paradox Interactive has released a new tower defense game set in the world of Majesty entitled Defenders of Ardania. While tower defense games are becoming more and more popular, Paradox Interactive tries to change up the formula by adding in an offensive component to Defenders of Ardania. While this was a neat idea in theory, in practice this creates a lengthy and tedious game experience that is best avoided. Story: Defenders of Ardania is set in the world of Majesty, which was the center of many of Paradox Interactive’s other real time strategy games. People who are familiar with the…
Defenders of Ardania Demo Released
NEW YORK — 19th of March, 2012 — Paradox Interactive and Deep Silver have released a trial version for Defenders of Ardania for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, bringing the innovative new Tower Defense and Offense game to console conquerors everywhere. Defenders of Ardania, which made its iOS debut in December, is now available for download via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, and includes an epic single-player campaign, as well as bloodthirsty online battles through multiplayer modes. Defenders of Ardania players must not only manage their defenses against waves…
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Review (Xbox 360)
I am a huge fan of Alan Wake. With its near perfect narrative structure and tightly constructed Lynchian story, Alan Wake quickly became my favorite game of 2010, a go-to recommendation for anybody with an X-Box 360, and arguably one of the most unique games of this generation. With all that said, naturally I became very excited at the prospect of a sequel and have been following Alan Wake’s American Nightmare through every step of its production. American Nightmare is not a straight up sequel to the original. It is also not a throwaway downloadable cash in. American Nightmare exists…
Warp – A Review (XBLA)
Some genres of video games get a bad reputation because of some really bad examples, and I feel that the stealth game genre is the prime example of this. If done right, the stealth game is a fun and exciting way to go through many hours of game play, but if done wrong, it’s just a frustrating mess that most people just don’t have the patience for. Splinter Cell and Tenchu Stealth Assassins are some examples of great stealth games while Velvet Assassin being a good example of a bad stealth game. So that brings me to my review of…
Klei Announces Mark of the Ninja
From the creators of Shank 2 comes Mark of the Ninja, a game focusing on stealth and ninja tactics. Not much is known just yet but, after participating in the link below, I feel as though this will be one to watch. Checkout the official site (and participate in a choose-your-own-adventure-style quest) in order to unlock a taste of the gameplay!
Sine Mora Gets Release Date, New Trailer
Budapest, Hungary – February 27 – Sine Mora, the highly-anticipated shmup from Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture coming exclusively to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, will be heading to XBLA gamers everywhere on March 21, 2012 for 1,200 Microsoft Points. Trailer
Gotham City Impostors Review (XBLA)
Gotham City Impostors is a rare breed. Coming along mere months after the critically acclaimed and long anticipated Batman: Arkham City, Impostors offers you a skewed look at the Batman universe through a pair of mentally imbalanced eyes. Playing as either a member of the ‘Bats’ or the ‘Jokerz,’ two street gangs taking after their favorite costumed celebrity, you will find yourself running and gunning through the streets of Gotham in an inspired and satirical FPS. “His is the path of righteousness, ours is the path of cordite and home-brew explosives.” The game is spawned from a four issue story…
Shank 2 – A Review (XBLA)
Developer Klei has brought its bloody 2D brawler back to Xbox Live Arcade with the release of Shank 2. Sequels are always in a funny position with me, be it video game sequels or movie sequels. You always hope that the sequel is better then the original, but more often then not, the sequel just let’s you down and can’t deliver on what the original brought. Will Shank 2 deliver a better experience then the original Shank, or are we looking at just another effort to get your money out of your wallet? Let’s find out with my full review…
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Third Dev Diary
The good people at Remedy Entertainment have released their last developer diary about their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Dev Diary
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Dev Diary 2
Remedy Entertainment has posted a new developer’s diary for their upcoming Alan Wake’s American Nightmare. Video
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise Trailer
7sixty has revealed a new, upcoming XBLA title called Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise. The game features lots of button-mashing, Kung Fu action with a helping of ancient, Far Easterm mythology. Trailer