This might be my oddest review yet because quite frankly I’m sitting on the fence with this game and not sure whether to heap praise or scorn on Destiny, Bungie’s latest epic shooter. After years in the making and more hype than a federal election and probably just […]
With all the “controversy” surrounding how genders are portrayed in games, the “rhetoric” of the chest versus breast and the “impact” this may have on children later on in their lives, common sense should prevail at some point with someone stating the obvious that this is entertainment we […]
Saints Row first arrived at a time when gamers were begging for a Grand Theft Auto experience. Though it fit the need admirably it still wasn’t considered in the same league as Rockstar’s epics. That didn’t stop the developers at Volition who through that game’s sequels began finding […]
I was asked an interesting question today. Why do I beta test games? I actually had to think about it for a moment because I can easily tell you what I don’t beta test for. I don’t do it for the free keys, upgrades, armour, weapons, points, gold […]
Last week I had the privilege of spending 15+ hours playing The Crew Closed Beta 2 on PC. I thought I would post some preliminary thoughts. I am hooked. I believe Ubisoft and Ivory Tower are on a real winner here when it comes to this arcade racer. The […]
Whenever I see a post about why video games should be considered art I wonder why the examples being used are more known for their narrative than their gameplay. I know story often draws a player into a game but it is also something that is not unique […]
It may seem odd to bring up Sierra in this fashion since Activision announced the brand’s resurrection. But it may be even more relevant now to remind people of the vast legacy that name brings to games and the expectations of those who remember. Originally founded as On-Line […]
Thanks to recent deals for Xbox Live Gold members, I finally picked up Ground Zeroes, the prologue that leads into Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain. Anyone who has played games in the Metal Gear Solid series before knows to expect insane plots and […]
Though the release of Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition on Xbox One and 360 may be considered by some to be old news, seeing as the game has been on PlayStation platforms for some time, its arrival on Xbox One has the distinction of being the first debut […]
At the time of writing this, Watch Dogs has become the biggest selling new IP in Ubisoft’s stable in the history of… well… forever. The last time one of their new IPs generated this kind of buzz was Assassins Creed. Which is kind of ironic as the game […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 