Being a gamer is all about picking up a Dualshock, 360 controller, GamePad, etc., and sinking a few hours into the latest big release, right? It’s all about trying to keep your bleary, bloodshot eyes open at 2.30am whilst trying one last time to beat that damn final boss, right? It’s all about trading trash-talk with your friends online on [...]
I know what some of you are thinking? I just want to play video games; why would I want to watch a show about them? Well, if you are like me, I LOVE video games. I love them. I have been playing them since I was a child and I can’t get enough of them…but sadly, I don’t really have [...]
So how did the writing staff working for one of the most successful developers in history, on one of the most anticipated games in history manage to take a simple, timeless theme and blow it? Stay awhile, and listen. Just over a year ago, Blizzard opened a portal to Hell and unleashed Diablo III upon an expectant but unprepared world, [...]
Much has been made of the news that Nintendo will not participate in a major Electronic Entertainment Expo conference this year. Many people (myself included) see this as Nintendo conceding defeat to Microsoft and Sony, both of whom are expected to show off more of their next generation consoles. Along with the Wii U’s sales falling flat, is this really [...]
As soon as they step into the blood-soaked boots of the master assassin Daud, The Knife of Dunwall’s protagonist, players will remember what made Dishonored so great. Released a scant half-year ago, Dishonored captured our grimy, murderous hearts with its exciting, innovative gameplay, gorgeous design, and unusual world. This time around, as players control the infamous assassin whose murder of the [...]
Full disclosure: I never played the first Sanctum game. I’ve previously mentioned my affection for genre-blending hybrid concepts, and the Sanctum series seeks to combine tower defense with FPS and a class-based, co-op focus. Without the frame of reference of its predecessor, I couldn’t help doing the compare-and-contrast exercise with Dungeon Defenders, another class-based, co-op, tower defense title that presents [...]
The second entry of DLC for one of the gaming greats in 2013 has arrived, cutting its way into our hearts and wallets. Replacing Raiden with Jetstream Sam is a gamble that pays of in playability, if not content, and any fan of Revengeance will walk away satisfied with the latest chapter into Metal Gear Rising’s universe. Loosely filling in the early [...]
Metro: Last Light feels like its creation was based on a round of hot potato. you can almost picture each member of 4A Games’ development team, in their Kiev offices, eagerly grabbing the potato, ready to throw on all sorts of fillings (gameplay, story characters), only forced to toss it to another member after a few seconds in fear of burning their hands. [...]
The art style in Kadokawa Games and Grasshopper Manufacturer’s upcoming title Killer is Dead is definitely artistically striking as it is set in a contemporary world filled with biomechanical augmentations, devious criminals, and an intriguing protagonist. Mondo Zappa is a professional ‘executioner’ who job is to rid the world of these devious criminals and through which he comes across all [...]
Microsoft has just confirmed that the Xbox One will not allow developers to self publish their games, much like the 360 allowed before it. Xbox Live Indie Games will still exist in some form, but this section of the marketplace does not contain the financial incentives that the regular XBLA offers. In order to get a game listed in the XBLA, [...]
Crytek has just announced that Ryse is now an official Xbox One title and it is being described as a controller-based game enhanced by Kinect. Despite the fact that the game was first announced in 2010 and teased again in E3 2011, Crytek took a step back in development for a step forward into the next generation. Details about the game [...]
Pre-orders for Battlefield 4 have gone live, and surprisingly, PS4 and Xbox One placeholders were shown which may have given us our first look at what game boxes for both formats might look like. While these placeholders have not been confirmed as the final box design, it may give us some details. Take a look at the image and let us [...]
If you haven’t already, check out our review of Metro: Last Light. If you already checked out the review, you have the game and you want the DLC; read on. Today, Deep Silver and 4A Games sent out the details of the Metro Last Light DLC season pass plans. Here is what you can look forward to: The Metro: Last [...]
If you’ve played with the Kinect before, you would know that the device doesn’t always work the way it was intended. Unfortunately, the Xbox One now requires its use. According to Xbox’s UK marketing director Harvey Eagle, “Kinect does require to be connected to Xbox One in all cases.” We hope, for Microsoft’s sake, that the Kinect works a lot better [...]
Being a gamer is all about picking up a Dualshock, 360 controller, GamePad, etc., and sinking a few hours into the latest big release, right? It’s all about trying to keep your bleary, bloodshot eyes open at 2.30am whilst trying one last time to beat that damn final boss, right? It’s all about trading trash-talk with your friends online on [...]
If you’ve been in the market for a Wii U, Target is certainly the place to go for it. Target has instituted a 20% cut in prices for both the Wii U system and several games. The console is now available online for $239.99, down from the regular price of $299.99. Below are some of the software savings you’ll see. Assassin’s [...]
According to a removed post from Xbox Wire, the Xbox One does not require you to be constantly connected to the internet. This may sound like good news, but it does require an internet connection. Some games will take advantage of Microsoft’s new cloud service that compliments the One. However, if a game requires data from the cloud, an internet [...]
Xbox One’s achievements will follow players and sync through the cloud, according to Microsoft representatives. There were already rumors that developers can add achievements to games without the need of adding additional DLC, however the scope of achievements will include more than just games. Things like community events and challenges will also have achievements attached. The representatives assured the media that [...]
The art style in Kadokawa Games and Grasshopper Manufacturer’s upcoming title Killer is Dead is definitely artistically striking as it is set in a contemporary world filled with biomechanical augmentations, devious criminals, and an intriguing protagonist. Mondo Zappa is a professional ‘executioner’ who job is to rid the world of these devious criminals and through which he comes across all [...]
I know what some of you are thinking? I just want to play video games; why would I want to watch a show about them? Well, if you are like me, I LOVE video games. I love them. I have been playing them since I was a child and I can’t get enough of them…but sadly, I don’t really have [...]
Being a gamer is all about picking up a Dualshock, 360 controller, GamePad, etc., and sinking a few hours into the latest big release, right? It’s all about trying to keep your bleary, bloodshot eyes open at 2.30am whilst trying one last time to beat that damn final boss, right? It’s all about trading trash-talk with your friends online on [...]
As soon as they step into the blood-soaked boots of the master assassin Daud, The Knife of Dunwall’s protagonist, players will remember what made Dishonored so great. Released a scant half-year ago, Dishonored captured our grimy, murderous hearts with its exciting, innovative gameplay, gorgeous design, and unusual world. This time around, as players control the infamous assassin whose murder of the [...]
The art style in Kadokawa Games and Grasshopper Manufacturer’s upcoming title Killer is Dead is definitely artistically striking as it is set in a contemporary world filled with biomechanical augmentations, devious criminals, and an intriguing protagonist. Mondo Zappa is a professional ‘executioner’ who job is to rid the world of these devious criminals and through which he comes across all [...]
Read more ›Microsoft has just confirmed that the Xbox One will not allow developers to self publish their games, much like the 360 allowed before it. Xbox Live Indie Games will still exist in some form, but this section of the marketplace does not contain the financial incentives that the regular XBLA offers. In order to get a game listed in the XBLA, [...]
Read more ›Crytek has just announced that Ryse is now an official Xbox One title and it is being described as a controller-based game enhanced by Kinect. Despite the fact that the game was first announced in 2010 and teased again in E3 2011, Crytek took a step back in development for a step forward into the next generation. Details about the game [...]
Read more ›Pre-orders for Battlefield 4 have gone live, and surprisingly, PS4 and Xbox One placeholders were shown which may have given us our first look at what game boxes for both formats might look like. While these placeholders have not been confirmed as the final box design, it may give us some details. Take a look at the image and let us [...]
Read more ›If you haven’t already, check out our review of Metro: Last Light. If you already checked out the review, you have the game and you want the DLC; read on. Today, Deep Silver and 4A Games sent out the details of the Metro Last Light DLC season pass plans. Here is what you can look forward to: The Metro: Last [...]
Read more ›If you’ve played with the Kinect before, you would know that the device doesn’t always work the way it was intended. Unfortunately, the Xbox One now requires its use. According to Xbox’s UK marketing director Harvey Eagle, “Kinect does require to be connected to Xbox One in all cases.” We hope, for Microsoft’s sake, that the Kinect works a lot better [...]
Read more ›If you’ve been in the market for a Wii U, Target is certainly the place to go for it. Target has instituted a 20% cut in prices for both the Wii U system and several games. The console is now available online for $239.99, down from the regular price of $299.99. Below are some of the software savings you’ll see. Assassin’s [...]
Read more ›According to a removed post from Xbox Wire, the Xbox One does not require you to be constantly connected to the internet. This may sound like good news, but it does require an internet connection. Some games will take advantage of Microsoft’s new cloud service that compliments the One. However, if a game requires data from the cloud, an internet [...]
Read more ›Xbox One’s achievements will follow players and sync through the cloud, according to Microsoft representatives. There were already rumors that developers can add achievements to games without the need of adding additional DLC, however the scope of achievements will include more than just games. Things like community events and challenges will also have achievements attached. The representatives assured the media that [...]
Read more ›Electronic Arts has just confirmed that Battlefield 4 will release on October 29 and the game will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Players who pre-order Battlefield 4 will receive the China Rising expansion pack, which includes four multiplayer maps set in mainland China. Those who pre-order the game’s Origin Exclusive Special Edition will also get bonus in-game items and access [...]
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