Publisher: Telltale Games Developer: Telltale Games Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, Steam, iOS Released: October 9th, 2012 It’s not everyday that a company would bank 100% of their efforts on the writing, the story, and the love. Telltale is renowned for their point...
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Fine
Madden NFL 13 [Game]
Publisher: EA Sports Developer: EA Tiburon Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, Vita, Wii Released: August 28th Rated: E for Everyone My main opinions on this review will focus solely on the PSVita version of the game. While I have been playing...
2
Buggy
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD [Game]
Publisher: Activision Developer: Robomodo Platform: Playstation Network, Xbox Live, Windows Released: July 18th (360), Q3 (PSN, PC) Rated: T for Teen When Activision and company decided to reboot and re-imagine THPS, my entire generation of gamers rejoiced. However, I think we all...
Sleeping Dogs – Voice Talent
Vancouver’s United Front Games is doing some great things in this town and with the recent wave of crazy noise in our industry, United Front said “No we won’t be shut down” and kept making their game regardless of big publishers backing out of the project. While we all sit in patient agony and await the arival of this piece...
Deadpool franchise announced at SDCC
High Moon studios dropped an awesome bomb at San Diego Comic-Con, announcing a Deadpool video game in the vein of the Wolverine solo action titles. There are a lot of great feelings inside of this guy upon watching the announcement trailer for Deadpool. He’s never taken very seriously because of his hilarious nature, and overly wicked style of fighting. But the character depth is...
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Plagued
Dragon’s Dogma [Game]
Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (reviewed), and PC Released: May. 22nd (NA) , May. 24th (JP) Rated: M for Mature Capcom has seen its fair share of success in the last decade, and it’s something we’ve come to expect. Dragon’s Dogma is the first RPG ip from Capcom to attempt a North American takeover since the...
4.5
Awesome
Max Payne 3 [Game]
Publisher: Rockstar Studios, Distributed by Take Two Interactive Developer: Rockstar Vancouver Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (reviews), and PC Released: May. 15th (NA) on Console, May. 31st (NA) on PC. Rated: M for Mature “An Older, not-so-wiser Payne embarks on a hell bent bloodbath well worth a reunion to the series”. It’s been many years since we positively visited the world of...
E3 2012: Sony Press Conference Live-Blog
This event is now OVER. Please feel free to read through the news as it broke, and comment on the article.
3.5
Good
Talon Controller Shell [Gear]
Maker: Cobra Imaging Shop: Cobra Imaging Price: $29.99 “The Slightest of changes that make your controller more comfortable”. During this year’s Fan Expo Vancouver, we approached a hometown company called Cobra Imaging at their table. These fine folks from the distant land of Salmon Arm BC were showing off their Xbox 360 controller shells that had been customized in...
3.5
Enjoyable
SoulCalibur V [Game]
Publisher: Namco Bandai Developer: Namco Bandai Platform: PlayStation 3 (reviewed) and Xbox 360 Released: Jan. 31 (NA) | Feb. 2 (JP) | Feb. 3 (EU) Rated: T for Teen “Perhaps SoulCalibur V will manage to find itself in that magical valley between casual and competitive fighting games.” After a break of more than three years, the Soulcalibur franchise has returned with a fifth...
New HAWKEN Gameplay Trailer has my Mech Tingling.
HAWKEN is a game that plays right to some of our heart strings. Growing up on MechWarrior and ArmoredCore it is understandable that the hype behind the new fast-paced mech shooter is growing and has no signs of slowing down. The team behind the upcoming title just released a new gameplay trailer and here it is for you to enjoy....
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Decent
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning [Game]
Developer: 38 Studios, Big Huge Games Publisher: Electronic Arts, 38 Studios Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC Release Date: February 7th, 2012 Rated: M for Mature “Reckoning takes the head chair at the kiddie table with resolve and reason”. On paper, Reckoning has probably the greatest potential of the year. However, this is only the start of the KoA franchise...
Five Simple Ways To Make Your Players’ Online Experience Better
Online multiplayer has only fairly recently become something that is a must-include for most big-budget games. As such, there’s isn’t much in the way of hard and fast rules about how online play should be implemented. Obviously there’s a ton of different genres that should support online play, so the actual online gameplay will differ vastly from title to title....
From the Rumour Mill: Microsoft or Sony to Get Out of the Videogame Console Biz?
With CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) going down this week, it’s been an atmosphere rife with rumour-mongering and whispered stories about the next couple years of video game hardware. Will the Wii U make it out this year, and are developers jumping behind it like they did with the Wii? What about the NetXtbox or PS4, should we be expecting...
The 2011 Geek Badge Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Holiday Buyer’s Guide: THERE’S ONLY A WEEK LEFT! HURRY! Inside this guide you will find a true interpretation and unbiased view of what to buy the gamer in your life. I will pick two games per console, at least one accessory and some universal tech to go along with it. I will also be giving you the insight on the...
5
Perfect
Batman: Arkham City [Game]
Publisher: Warner Brothers Developer: Rocksteady Platform: Xbox 360 (reviewed), PS3 and PC Released: Oct. 17 (PS3, 360) | Nov. 22 (PC) Rated: T for Teen “This is one of the greatest action-adventure games I’ve ever played, no question.” Following up the success of Batman: Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady has produced a sequel that’s bigger and better than its predecessor…and that’s really saying...
5
Perfect
Sonic Generations [Game]
Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: Sega Platforms: PS3, XBOX360, PC Release Date: November 1, 2011 Rated: E for Everyone “It’s been a while since I’ve played a Sonic game that I never wanted to stop playing.” Fitting for his lifestyle, Sonic has been on a roller-coaster for 20 years. He started out as one of the most beloved mascots in Video...
3
OK
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception [Game]
Developer: Naughty Dog Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Platform: Playstation 3 (exclusive) Release: November 1/11 (NA) November 2/11 (EU) Rating: T for Teen “A half-assed thrill ride that leaves you wanting more”. I am convinced the Uncharted series is not only a benchmark franchise for the PS3, but it’s also a glimmering hope that more future developers will strive for well-rounded...
Microsoft “Wins” Black Friday: Almost a Million Consoles Sold in 24 Hours
Black Friday, the day where consumers across North America limber up, armor down, and prepare to stare into the dark heart of capitalism itself. Why? For inexpensive televisions and reduced-price video games, naturally. The festivities this year seemed more than willing to keep up the fine tradition, with thousands camping in front of their favourite stores in anticipation of great...
Skyrim Fan Creates Portable, Downloadable Skyrim Book Database
It’s been a little after two weeks since the triumphant return of the Elder Scrolls series, and like all good PC games the modding community has already gotten in deep. From graphical and UI changes, to an update of the map which includes a Street View function, the face of Skyrim has already started seeing a great deal of change....
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