Forza Horizon 2 is the sequel to the 2012 hit and is set at a fictional car festival (Horizon) that has you visiting one hipster party drenched location to another. Unlike the first game this is very much fleshed out as an open world racer and you and […]
Out of curiosity, I decided to experiment with Steam’s game streaming feature which allows one PC to transmit sound and video across to another PC in your local network. In this particular case it opens the possibility of using a Surface Pro to play games that it previously […]
The recent announcement of Microsoft buying Mojang, the developers of gaming phenomenon Minecraft has resulted in responses ranging from excitement to disbelief to outright hostility. The main concerns are that Microsoft is going to monetize the game into oblivion but I think they have a different plan in mind. […]
With the increased volume of free games from programs such as Xbox’s Games with Gold and PlayStation’s PS+, I wonder if it makes it harder for people to truly perceive the value of the games that become available. With some such as Guacamelee STCE even débuting as a free […]
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 […]
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 