Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Studios Santa Monica Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment ESRB Rating: Mature The God of War series has been synonymous with delivering an epic saga rooted in Greek mythology. The series is centered around former Spartan general Kratos as he tries to exact his revenge on the Gods of Olympus. In God of War: Ascension, the story looks [...]

Tomb Raider is an undeniably popular series that has been around for almost two decades.  With a plethora of video games and two movies starring Angelina Jolie, it’s impossible to say this franchise isn’t well known.  Once again, Tomb Raider has become the major discussion in the video game industry with the revamping of the series.  The new direction looks [...]

  Originally developed by Sucker Punch, the Sly Cooper franchise has been an unsung hero of platforming since its inception. Unfortunately, as InFamous and its sequels gained in popularity, Sly was left by the wayside. However, Sanzaru, who were big fans of the series, stepped up to take the reins, based largely on a demo Sly level they created. They [...]

So, you’ve saved Skyrim from those pesky vampires, you’ve helped the Dawnguard finish their pretty castle or you’ve become the most powerful vampire lord in Tamriel, and you’ve finally built your dream house. What now? Well, have no fear, Bethesda has you covered with their third chunk of DLC, Dragonborn. It was getting awfully lonely being the only Dragonborn in the joint; [...]

Let’s face it: Skyrim was one of the better games of 2011, perhaps even one of the best. Killing dragons, slaying ogres, felling giants with magic, hunting bad guys with a bow and arrow–it’s every medieval boy’s fantasy. But once you’ve completed your final quest and maxed out your skills to such an extent that it’s possible to kill a giant with two [...]

If there’s one thing that gamers love, it’s adventure. Sure, some of us enjoy getting up and going outside to climb mountains and explore rain forests. Most of us, however, enjoy adventure from the comfort of our own homes. Over the past few months, games such as Bethesda’s Skyrim and Gearbox’s Borderlands 2 have kept our adventuring thumbs busy, but let’s face [...]

The Yakuza games are  known for their melodramatic stories full of twists, betrayal, and depth, as well as their brutal close-quarters fighting.  Yakuza: Dead Souls’ story isn’t really bad, but it’s not nearly as deep as what you’d expect in a Yakuza game, although there is more to it than just killing zombies for no reason.  The gameplay has completely changed from [...]

Assassin’s Creed III carries a lot of similarities to the previous games in the series, but at the same time it feels like a completely new game. The game’s style, storytelling, and mechanics have been renovated, and the new feeling this game incorporates will be liked by many but will also undoubtedly put off a few fans. The wonderful setting [...]

In the multiplayer mode of God of War: Ascension, you will need to have a deep understanding of your character’s strengths, weaknesses, armor, and weapons. You will also need to choose one of three Gods to align yourself with in order to give you the power to triumph over your foes. The three Gods you’ll be able to choose from [...]

Ubisoft Montreal is bringing their upcoming open world action-adventure game, Watch Dogs, back into the spotlight with a brand new developer dairy.  If you can remember, Watch Dogs was the big surprise this year at E3, quickly becoming the star of the event. The game takes place in Chicago, IL, in an alternate reality where a supercomputer known CtOS (Central [...]