The Coalition had big shoes to fill. Epic Games redefined the shooter genre and Gears of War was forever cemented as one of the best shooting series of all time. With Microsoft often touting the series next to Halo as…
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Twin-stick shooters have risen in popularity on consoles over the years thanks in part to simplicity and the ability to create a dynamic and exciting game using only the most basic of controls. Geometry Wars helped pioneer the genre and…
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Assassin’s Creed Syndicate has come a long way since last year’s tumultuous entry of Unity, a broken, unplayable mess that featured a boring protagonist and uninspired missions. Ubisoft, determined to learn from their mistakes and reclaim fans they lost, have…
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When Gears of War first released back in 2006, it showcased what the Xbox 360 had to offer. Epic’s Unreal Engine was coming to form and it allowed Gears of War to become one of the staple franchises for Microsoft….
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Game of Thrones: A Nest of Vipers left me confused and angry. Confused as to why I made certain decisions in the previous episodes and angry at myself for not going in a certain direction. The latest installment in the…
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by Josh Schwartzman
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24 Dec 2014
2014 had been one of the most anticipated years in gaming to date. Tons of quality titles that have been talked about for years released, some of which exceeded expectations while others failed to impress. When I made out a…
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Assassin’s Creed: Unity is the first game in the series to be specifically made for a next-gen console. After debuting on the Xbox 360 and PS3 nearly seven years ago, the series has become an annual entity. Like any knowledgeable gamer knows,…
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Season 2 of The Walking Dead has been pulling no punches, thrusting fans into scenes of intense violence and devastating choices that has so far given Season 1 a run for its money. The last time we saw Clementine, she found…
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With the stunning announcement of Irrational Games closing down, many questions were left unanswered about the future of Bioshock and where the series will head in the future. Kevin Levine and his team have always delivered quality fan service and…
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Despite being around for nearly 20 years, I admit I have never played a Castlevania game and Lords of Shadow 2 was my first foray into the acclaimed Konami series. While I cannot compare just how far the series has…
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by Josh Schwartzman
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18 Mar 2014
I wholeheartedly admit I went into Thief expecting the same high standards brought forth by last year’s stellar reboot of Tomb Raider, which was an exceptionally well-done rebirth of the franchise. While my expectations were certainly high already, there was no…
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by Josh Schwartzman
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26 Dec 2013
Being strapped for cash is one of the hardest things to endure during 2013, a year which saw two new console launches and impressive, quality game support on the Wii U, 360 and PS3. Plenty of stellar titles came out…
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