Microsoft Press Conference revealed much about their upcoming system like the official name ‘Xbox One‘ and that it would be released later this year in 2013. An extensive time (the first 30 minutes) was spent showing off the new interface, tech specs, system design and controller. The machine looks very robust and ‘strong’ like a tank – the new controller looks very similar to the old one but will have a new updated design — hopefully fixing any d-pad issues we’ve had over the years. Microsoft presenters used buzzwords like ‘intelligent tv’ when talking about the new interface – trying
Defiance Review & Gameplay
With a television show on Syfy and a MMO by Trion Worlds, Defiance boldly treads into the world of cross-media experiences. The goal is to get you to watch the show and play the game concurrently. It’s an ambitious undertaking that does a lot to hit its mark of making the player feel a part of the Defiance universe; if only the game did more to distinguish itself as a MMO. In Defiance, you are an Ark Hunter – a person searching for alien technologies in order to make a quick buck. For an immediate crossover in the beginning of
Resident Evil Revelations HD Review & Gameplay
The Resident Evil as a franchise has mutated as much as the bio-weapons you face in it with each new iteration. Starting as a survival horror series, it has slowly become more action-oriented. While there has been an outcry from people who wish for the series to go back to its horror roots, it seems Capcom had just the remedy for their aliment. Resident Evil Revelations came out for the Nintendo 3DS fairly recently, but is the new HD port worth the extra cash? Resident Evil Revelations has you as multiple characters across a variety of locales, from a barren
Sanctum 2 – Review
A hybrid first-person shooter & tower defense game with a smattering of RPG flavor, Sanctum 2 follows up its popular predecessor with more strategic options and fast paced action than before. The game pits players against waves of marauding alien invaders in a stylized sci-fi universe, though there are plenty of tough towers and armaments to keep the enemy at bay. The love that developer Coffee Stain Studios has for the genres that influenced Sanctum 2 is evident from the get-go, as players are able to play as one of four classic FPS archetypes with unique weapons and abilities. Whether
Metro Last Light – Review
The Metro franchise has had a turbulent past year. Metro 2033 released in 2010 for PC and the Xbox 360 as a game based on a novel of the same title by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. It followed the escapades of protagonist Artyom as he worked his way through the dangerous underground metro of Moscow following a nuclear war. The plot ventured into the supernatural and the game ultimately ended up scoring in the solid eights and selling around a million copies. Metro: Last Light was announced as a sequel to 2033 and in progress for 2012 when the troubles
Skylanders Scarlet Ninjini
In our continuing coverage of Skylanders Giants we present Scarlet Ninjini the latest ‘rare’ or alternative figure released. Ninjini is a Skylanders Giant magic element with swords, magical orbs and her own genie bottle. Scarlet Ninjini is a variant figure that looks different both on the outside and in-game. Original Ninjini showcased a blue outfit while Scarlet Ninjini is in red – no additional powers in the game just a cosmetic difference. Skylanders Scarlet Ninjini http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24bGsn6bdVI Skylanders Scarlet Ninjini Gameplay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Thz16-sNo
Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen – Review & Gameplay
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is an expansion of Capcom’s 2012 critical hit Dragon’s Dogma. Purchasing Dark Arisen gives you the entire game, the expansive Bitterblack Isle expansion and a few improvements in game play. For this review, I’m going to focus on the new content provided and not the main game play. If you would like to read my review of the original game, click here. Biiterblack Isle is a character of Dragon’s Dogma in and of itself. The island’s key locations are beautiful and unique: from the epitaph in the opening gate to lush greenery and wildlife outside of
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon – Review
Lately the trend in the DLC arena seems to be something along the lines of “crazier is better.” We’ve seen a handful of games now try DLC’s that pose an alternate reality or a complete change in style from what the original game showcased. Most recently Assassin’s Creed 3 did this with their series of DLC releases centered around George Washington as king. In a generation where DLC was beginning to stale it’s great to see this change happening, and Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon (while stand-alone and not DLC) continues the awesome trend. Blood Dragon centers around protagonist and
Star Trek Video Game – Review
J.J. Abrams reinvigorated the Star Trek movie franchise in 2009 with his updated take on the classic sci-fi saga, and with a sequel coming in a few weeks the question then became if the same could be done for the video game version. The answer is an astounding…”meh.” The Star Trek game features decent acting, acceptable combat, and enough Star Trek nostalgia to make it passable. The issue becomes the game’s inability to stray from the generic third person standards it apes, and the lack of vision to try anything new to…ahem….”boldly go” where no third person shooter has gone
Injustice Gods Among Us – Review
Injustice Gods Among Us is from the same development team who brought us the last Mortal Kombat (NetherRealm Studios) video game. We praised the last Mortal Kombat game in mostly every way and Injustice Gods Among Us deserves the same treatment. It’s refreshing when a new video game is released that takes familiar elements already established and mixes them up in new ways to create a fresh and fun experience. Injustice Gods Among Us is plain and simple a FUN game – you can play with over 20 characters from the DC Universe (both hero or villain) against your friends (online/local) or by yourself. Injustice is a welcome addition to the fighting game community as there hasn’t been much to get excited about over the last handful of months.
