“1001 Spikes” Review
A big reason why the rise of indie games has been so celebrated is because of how staunchly they tend to represent the hits of old types of gaming often dismissed by today’s larger publishers (many of which, it should…
Read moreA big reason why the rise of indie games has been so celebrated is because of how staunchly they tend to represent the hits of old types of gaming often dismissed by today’s larger publishers (many of which, it should…
Read moreZombie apocalypse talks span a lot of different areas, but one of the primary ones is where you would hold up in the apocalypse. Many choose places such as Wal-Mart or Costco, but I’ve definitely heard “I’d just go to an island!”….
Read morePost-apocalyptic genre isn’t the most uncommon, so making a splash requires a game to do a fair amount of things right. The Metro series was able to do that with Metro 2033 and 2013’s Metro: Last Light. Later this year,…
Read moreEvery now and then a puzzle game comes out that takes what’s really good about the genre and adds an extra something to it. What makes a puzzle game really good in the first place? In the case of a…
Read moreOddworld: Abe’s Odyssey was, when it came out, the kind of game with a unique enough style and setting that it became instantly memorable. From this it situated itself as one of the late 90’s best adventure-platformers. Its basic…
Read moreBioWare is back working on some sequels. Is it Jade Empire? No, still no. However, while a Mass Effect sequel is still in its early stages, Dragon Age: Inquisition looks to be the next big splash from the famed developers….
Read moreIf somebody came into your town and froze it over, you’d be a little ticked off, right? I would be, unless it was Elsa from Frozen because come on (that could just be me, though). But in the case of…
Read moreRogue Legacy is pure, satisfying, and ridiculously fun, combining tight gameplay with smart hooks to make it nearly impossible to put down.
Read moreChilean developer ACE Team has made a name for themselves with their first person fighter Zeno Clash. Though it didn’t sell millions of units, it built up a following and did well enough to warrant a sequel. Abyss Odyssey is…
Read moreCrimsonland may not be the visual showcase that you’d expect for a PS4 game, but it more than makes up for that by being enjoyable. What Is It? For being a cult hit that is just over ten years old, the…
Read moreEpisode 3 of The Walking Dead – Season 2 was easily one of the most entertaining and intense episodes in Telltale’s critically acclaimed point-and-click series. Unfortunately, because of that, the latest episode makes for a tough comparison.
Read moreWhen it comes to the entertainment industry, Disney has always been one of the absolute best when it comes to music. They have some of the most memorable soundtracks and their Fantasia films have proved to be great. Another Fantasia…
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