“Halo: The Master Chief Collection” Review
by Alex QuevedoIt was only a matter of time. When the Xbox One was announced, we all knew a Master Chief led Halo 5 would be on the way. But what we should have really seen coming was a rehashing of the…
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“Pokémon OmegaRuby & AlphaSapphire” Review
by Danreb VictorioKnown to Pokémon diehards as “Generation III,” the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were thought of as sort of an underwhelming release, especially considering how great “Generation II” (or Gold, Silver, and Crystal) was. So when the game’s remakes, OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire, were unveiled,…
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SmashPad’s Black Friday 2014 Guide
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27 Nov 2014
With the bulk of Black Friday deals starting on Thanksgiving Day, we here at SmashPad wanted to make some recommendations for the best games and deals that you should consider when making the rounds this weekend.
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Violence, Live on Television: It is Our Right to Purge
by Ted DedonSurely by now, you’ve heard of the crisis facing Ferguson, Missouri. Some say this, some say that. It doesn’t really matter at this point. But what does matter is that the cat’s out of the bag; Pandora’s box is now open….
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“Grand Theft Auto V” Review
Grand Theft Auto is arguably gaming’s great franchise. Since GTA3, nearly every entry has been considered arguably perfect and inarguably important. Grand Theft Auto V came out on September 17th, 2013 and was met with critical acclaim and commercial success….
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“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” Review
Call of Duty has fast become one of those franchises that can be met with scorn and bliss. Usually, it’s well made, if not predictable; generally, it’s fast paced and fun; commonly, it’s the same-old same-old which makes it both…
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“Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth” Review
Have you ever heard the phrase, “one more click?” Sid Meier’s Civilization is a series which is, unquestionably, one of gaming’s classics. Central to the strategy genre’s canon, Civilization’s formula has defined an era of turn-based clicking that has forever…
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“DriveClub” Review
by Patrick MifflinDriveClub was one of the pleasant surprise new IPs of the PlayStation 4’s unveiling nearly two years ago. With a re-energized Sony taking on their most pro-gamer and pro-developer approach in years, and system architect Mark Cerny preaching the value…
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“Fantasia: Music Evolved” (Xbox One) Review
It should come as no surprise that the first game to really make good use of the Xbox One’s Kinect is a Harmonix game, and it should also come as no surprise that that the first game to really make…
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The 15 All-Time Greatest Arcade Racing Courses
Arcade Racing seems to be a lost art these days. It’s been eight years since the last OutRun, seven since the last Sega Rally, and even Ridge Racer sat out all system launches of a generation for the first time…
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“Sunset Overdrive” Review
When the Xbox One hype train started up a while back, Sunset Overdrive was among the chief titles. A teaser trailer showed a colorful, extremely parkouring world where one would slay zombie-like monsters. It was never meant to be a…
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“Bayonetta 2” Review
by Jordan ElekThe original Bayonetta was met with critical acclaim in 2009 for its sense of style, ludicrous scenarios, and expertly designed gameplay. After some financial uncertainty, the sequel was finally funded by Nintendo as a Wii U exclusive. Maybe it’s just…
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