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Road 96 Mile 0 (Xbox) – Do a Kick Flip Resistance Fighters
Sometimes when you play a demo for a game, you expect that the rest of the game will be exactly like the demo. Often a demo will show exactly what the game is about; other times, the demo will bait players in or set an unrealistic precedent of what to expect from the game. Only a few times have we played through a demo and gotten a different experience. Now, this isn’t always a bad thing. A...[Read More]
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review
The world of Dungeons & Dragons has had a significant impact on gaming culture. Originally introduced by Gary Gygax in 1974, the tabletop game has influenced both tabletop and video games alike. Even today, many games use rulesets and settings from the imaginative world of might and magic. Games like Neverwinter, Baldur’s Gate, and Pillars of Eternity are just a few examples of the many games ...[Read More]
Judgment (Xbox Series X) Review – Beyond the Yakuza
At E3 2019, we had the opportunity to meet with Sega and Atlus to preview their upcoming 2019 and 2020 releases. At the time, we did not know this would potentially be the last physical E3. During our preview, Sega gave us a hands-on preview of Catherine: Full Body, Mario & Sonic Olympics, and Judgment. All three titles were enjoyable, but Catherine caught our eyes the most; however, this did ...[Read More]
Silver Chains Review (Xbox Series X) – A Jump Scare Game
Last month, we were given a code to review Cracked Head Games’ latest game Silver Chains on the Xbox Series X. At the time, we miss read the email I had received and attempted to play the game on the Xbox One. Once we realized that it was not possible to play it on the Xbox One, we tried to rectify the problem by purchasing the game on Steam. Sadly, this attempt also failed due to technical ...[Read More]
It Takes Two was the Highest Rated Game in 2021
Last year during E3, Hazelight unveiled It Takes Two during EA Play. Throughout the year, Hazelight revealed new information about their upcoming game. During the year, it was announced that It Takes Two will feature Friend Pass. This is the second Hazelight game to feature a Friend Pass feature. Hazelight has previously developed A Way Out. Hazelight’s previous director, Josef Fares, also w...[Read More]
Lupin III: The First (Anime Film) Review
I’ve been following the Lupin III franchise for years. This fascination first started when I saw the previews for the various iterations on my Dragon Ball Z VHS tapes. The series created by Kazuhiko Katō, “Monkey Punch”, served as the perfect amalgamation of two of my favorite things, anime and the crime genre. In later years, I started watching the series on Toonami. When I found out ...[Read More]
Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Again. Why Now?
The game that many consider a game of the year candidate has been delayed once again. Yesterday, developer CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed once again. This is the fourth Cyberpunk 2077 delay in 2020 alone. After the announcement, the only gaming community seems to be divided. On one hand, many feel that CD Projekt Red can not live up to the commitments that they have ma...[Read More]
Summer in Mara (PC) Review
As an avid gamer and father, I always keep an eye out for games that would be appealing for more than just myself. After all, it’s easier to get away with playing and buying a bunch of video games if it is “for the family”. When I first saw the trailer for Summer in Mara I was struck with two thoughts. The first was “This is adorable!” and the second was “My daughter will love this!” After all, du...[Read More]
Paper Beast (PSVR) Review – Astoundingly Beautiful yet Fleeting
Video games have the ability to immerse players into whimsical and imaginative worlds beyond our wildest creative dreams. With VR, the sensation of immersion and wonder is heightened immensely, bring the viewer within an unseen and uncharted world. Paper Beast on PlayStation VR is a new adventure that invites players into a strange and fascinating land, filled with bizarre creatures and environmen...[Read More]
Aksys Reveals Several Upcoming Titles at Anime Expo 2019
Anime Expo is a convention well known to those fascinated by Japanese pop-culture. From anime to manga to video games, Anime Expo is chock full of brand-new announcements! July 8th marked the twenty-seventh annual Anime Expo, taking place in Torrance, California. The popular Japanese publishing house, Aksys, came in guns blazing, revealing several new video game titles.
Oddworld Soulstorm gets First Gameplay Trailer
The strange adventures of Abe in Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssee was an iconic title on the original PlayStation. An oppressive atmosphere coupled with puzzle elements and a brain flexing challenge made for a great time for a lot of players. A remake entitled New ‘n’ Tasty made a ton of sense and did a great job representing the classic on modern consoles. Fans have always wondered what would become of Ab...[Read More]
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Grand Caiman DLC Offers More Than Expected
While the core release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider has been impressive enough in its own right, there’s something remarkable about the downloadable content support that both Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics have given it. We’ve seen some fun additional levels and new ideas that bubbled to the surface, including some involving…the undead? We’ve also seen some great Challenge Tombs, giving playe...[Read More]