PlayStation 3
Order Up! Now Available on PS3
I have to admit, I’m a pretty big fan of the Cooking Mama games. I never would have gotten into them if it wasn’t for my wife, Lindsey, and her fascination with Cooking Mama, Diner Dash, etc., but I’m glad that I did. It’s a fun, easy to play kind of game that makes for good entertainment. Now, Order Up!, which seems like a campaign based version of Cooking Mama, is availab...[Read More]
Blades of Time Arriving Next Week
The first I heard a single thing about Blades of Time was yesterday, and it was the release of the game’s trailer. There’s not really anything odd about that, except for the fact that the game releases to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles next week. March 6th will see Konami’s latest action-adventure available for retail purchase. Following the treasure hunter Ayumi, Blades of ...[Read More]
Review: Binary Domain (PS3)
Going into last year’s E3, I was a bit skeptical about Binary Domain. I have an unashamedly vocal love affair with the 2010 SEGA-published Platinum Games third-person shooter Vanquish, and hesitated at the thought of another third-person shooter published by SEGA, set in the future against robots. How could I help but be disappointed when I would naturally draw comparisons to Vanquish? Seein...[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]
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – Inside Recon: Cover & Animation
Over the weekend, Ubisoft released a new trailer for their upcoming Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. This new trailer, titled Inside Recon: Cover & Animation, spends a couple of minutes giving you a sneak peek at some of the features that are currently being worked up for the game. This “first issue,” as it’s referred to in the trailer, takes a look at the cover mechanic and char...[Read More]
Assassin’s Creed III Arrives Just After My Birthday
I turn 30 this year. While most people look at 30 as the day they finally get old, I look at 30 as a new adventure. I really think I’m going to enjoy this upcoming decade of my life. One of the first things I’ll be able to enjoy as an official adult (I always imagined “adulthood” starting at 30) is putting myself back into Desmond’s shoes as he submerges himself into ...[Read More]
Binary Domain Demo Arriving This Week
Binary Domain, SEGA’s squad based shooter for 360 and PS3, will be arriving at the end of this month. For those of you who want to get an early look at how the game will play and what you can expect from it, the demo will be made available this week for you to get your hands dirty. Playstation 3 users can expect the demo to be available tomorrow, while Xbox 360 users will have to wait an ext...[Read More]
Star Trek Game Moved to Q1 2013
I LOVE STAR TREK. I love Star Wars, but I LOVE STAR TREK. I love Firefly, but I LOVE STAR TREK. I love Stargate, but I LOVE STAR TREK. When I discovered that the Paramount appointment my darling wife Lindsey had on her schedule for last year’s E3 was primarily for a new Star Trek game, I traded her any of my appointments that she wanted to get my ass in that chair. I can’t recall which...[Read More]
Review: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (PS3)
Since its humble beginnings on the NES, Final Fantasy has left an indelible mark in gaming, and that legacy has held strong for generations. Recently, the mantle of Final Fantasy has suffered from fan disappointment and a development strategy that can’t seem to decide between tradition and innovation. Although I was a tremendous fan of Final Fantasy XIII, the criticisms over linearity and overwrou...[Read More]
Marooners’ Talk: Episode 013 – “The One Where We Talk About Some Games…And Shit.”
I know I probably said this in the last episode (This is Episode 12), as well, but this time I mean it: Marooners’ Talk is returning to a weekly format! WOOO! FANFARE AND APPLAUSE! Today’s episode of Marooners’ Talk, titled “The One Where We Talk About Some Games…And Shit” (so titled because I forgot to think of a title prior to recording) marks episode 13 of ou...[Read More]
Review: Prehistoric Isle (PSN)
Nostalgia is a powerful draw for a lot of people. Trying to relive the “good ole days” can sometimes occupy too much of our time. Sometimes it’s necessary though, and Minis like “Prehistoric Isle” make it easy to remember the days where your progress was measured in quarters spent, and things like plot and motivation never crossed your mind.
Review: Chrono Cross (PSN)
Square (now a part of Square Enix) was responsible for some of the greatest JRPGs (and, some may argue, RPGs in general) that have ever graced our consoles. Having found both critical and commercial success across a variety of titles including Final Fantasy, Xenogears, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, and more, there is no denying that Square knew what they were doing, and did it well. Arguably one...[Read More]