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Feature: Top 5 things to look forward to about the NGP5

Feature: Top 5 things to look forward to about the NGP

Sometime this year Sony will release the next version of its handheld console and it sounds like it’s going to be a gamers dream.  There seems to be a lot to look forward to so lets take a look at what has been confirmed so far. 5. Front / Back Cameras – It seems today that if you want people to

Editorial: Downloadable Content: Right or Wrong?3

Editorial: Downloadable Content: Right or Wrong?

  With the internet and download speeds across the nation rising, the demand for downloadable content rises.  We saw, for the first time, Mass Effect 2 debut on the Playstation 3 both in disc form and as a 100% downloadable title.   The file size for the complete game was 12GB but despite its very large size the experiment was a success. 

Feature: Top 5 sequels that are better than the originals2

Feature: Top 5 sequels that are better than the originals

The beauty of video games is that if you make a mistake, you often have a chance to go back and fix all your mistakes.  Even the biggest video game characters of all time had moments where they were in terrible games but came back with a vengeance in the sequel.  Here is my list of sequels that were better than the

Review: Homefront1

Review: Homefront

As the self proclaimed Call of Duty killer, Homefront places you in an alternate future where North Korea has developed and empire and has invaded the United States.  You play as Robert Jacobs, a civilian in Colorado who is captured by North Korean troops and sent off to a re-education camp in Alaska.  On the way to Alaska your bus

Feature: Top 5 Games for the Non-Gamer

Feature: Top 5 Games for the Non-Gamer

So you have had your fill of Farmville and you want to get into the current generation of HD console goodness?  Well look no further future game enthusiast!  These games include a little something for everyone so no matter your personal taste you should find something worth playing.   5.  Heavy Rain – A truly revolutionary game by Quantic Dream.  This drama

Feature: Top 5 Non-Gaming companies mostly likely to produce a new console

Feature: Top 5 Non-Gaming companies mostly likely to produce a new console

Sure we know that Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are definitely going to produce the next console, but which companies are waiting in the grass ready to take a piece of the pie?  Let us explore, shall we?   5.  Walmart + Company X – Walmart is one of the largest brands in the United States and has a tremendous slice of the

Review: Marvel vs. Capcom 33

Review: Marvel vs. Capcom 3

At long last the fighting game fans can now sink their teeth into the latest edition of Versus Capcom series.  As any fighting fan knows Marvel vs. Capcom 2 set the precedent in the tag team fighter concept.  Now with updated graphics, a brand new roster and new multiplayer modes they took what was great about Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Review: LittleBigPlanet 2

Review: LittleBigPlanet 2

Everyone’s favorite Sackboy is back for a brand new entry in the LittleBigPlanet series.  For those unfamiliar with the LittleBigPlanet franchise, the game follows Sackboy as he tries to stop the world of LittleBigPlanet from being destroyed.  The real charm and appeal to the game is the level creation tools, which give the artists of the world a platform to

Editorial: Is Resident Evil really racist?4

Editorial: Is Resident Evil really racist?

Zombies today are more popular than ever, especially in the video game industry.  It seems no matter what genre you look at there is a zombie in, on, or around it.  Some are cute and cuddly a la Plants vs. Zombies but most would agree that you would have to look hard to find a more notorious, accomplished and successful

Review: Killzone 34

Review: Killzone 3

The rough and tumble crew from Killzone is back with a new campaign against the infamous Hellgast army.  You play as Tomas “Sev” Sevchenko, a level headed and brave veteran seeking to ensure victory for the ISA.  You campaign with your partner Rico Velasquez, a brash and defiant commander with the best intentions but not always the best course of action.