Darksiders II Preview Part 2: The Best RPG Since WoW.
Today, in continuation of our Darksiders II coverage (see part one here), I will be going over what may be the most addicting and, to me, the most appealing portion of Darksiders II: the character customization. Melding an action game with aspects of the RPG genre is not exactly a new idea. We’ve seen more and more of it over the last 5 years, to varying degrees of success, but there is still a wi...[Read More]
Darksiders II Preview Part 1: A New Form of Open World
When I reviewed Darksiders back in 2010, I was pleasantly surprised. As my memories of the game aged, what stuck with me was the untouched potential behind the game and the mythos surrounding it. The initial showings for Darksiders II did nothing to make me feel that there would be any dramatic improvement this time around, and while I held out hope that I might be surprised, my attention shifted ...[Read More]
Review: Mass Effect 3 (PS3/360)
After completing Mass Effect 3 a total of four times on two platforms, countless hours of multiplayer, and numerous podcasts covering the story and controversies around it, I still don’t know if I’m ready to talk about the game. My career with Mass Effect as a series has meant completion of every game on both Xbox 360 and again on PS3, reading comic books and novels, and pulling everyone I could i...[Read More]
Review: Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (Vita)
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance isn’t a new game. Playstation Network has had it available for nearly a year, and Mac users have had it for nearly as long. Given that, it makes judging Dungeon Hunter on Vita difficult, especially when staring at a $40 price tag. The system is screaming for an RPG, and a game in the vein of Diablo should be a no brainer. Sadly, anyone that plunks down the money for Dungeo...[Read More]
Review: Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Vita)
There is a lot riding on Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Not only is it from Bend Studios, the first outside of Naughty Dog to tackle the series, but it is tasked with proving that the Vita can deliver a console size experience. After three entries, there are certain cornerstones of Uncharted; namely, the wit and humor, ancient ruins, cinema quality action sequences, and mass murder. For the most part, U...[Read More]
Review: Final Fantasy XIII-2: Lightning and Amodar DLC (PS3)
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is generally regarded as a superior game in comparison to its predecessor. As well as being an open apology to disappointed fans, Square Enix is also using XIII-2 as a platform to push DLC to the series, a process that will probably become the norm for the franchise moving forward. With the first few batches of DLC, it is worth looking at how worthwhile the DLC is to the game ...[Read More]
Review: Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack (Vita)
Launch lineups are typically less than stellar (Fantavision and Perfect Dark Zero anyone?), so skepticism is expected. The Vita manages to have a lot of big names attached to it, names like Uncharted and Ninja Gaiden, gearing up to be a full console experience in a handheld. Yet, the highlight of the Vita may just be Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, the cheapest title available. A hilarious ...[Read More]
Review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (PS3)
Hype is a dangerous thing. Setting the bar too high assures that success is impossible. When Curt Schilling, a man that was never known for a lack of confidence, set out to make an RPG, he treated it like an All-Star Game. He brought the most high profile talent he could grab. Fantasy powerhouse R.A. Salvatore, comic visionary Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls luminary Ken Rolston make the design ...[Read More]
Mass Effect 3 Demo Available Today
In an effort to ruin as many relationships as possible on Valentine’s Day, Bioware released the demo for Mass Effect 3 today on Xbox LIVE, PSN and PC. The demo features the all-out attack by the Reapers on Earth, as well as a single-player mission from late in the game.
Girl Fight for XBLA and PSN
Fans of arcade fighters and female heroes are in for a treat with Kung Fu Factory’s upcoming Girl Fight. The all-female, arcade-style brawler will hit XBLA and PSN this spring.
Double Fine Takes Kickstarter By Storm
Double Fine studios, the brainchild of industry alum Tim Schafer, announced a new Kickstarter project this week. The goal is to raise $400,000 towards a new, downloadable adventure game. This six –to-eight month project will return Schafer to his adventure game roots, and feature a documentary chronicling the process from beginning to end. At this moment, the project has far exceeded its initial a...[Read More]
News: Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC Available
For those of you that blasted through Final Fantasy XIII-2, or are simply craving more combat scenarios, you’re in luck. The first piece of DLC is available on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.