You might have noticed some new names on recent posts; James (Grocs) and Peta (kitarakae) have kindly offered to contribute posts to the blog and I’m really happy to have them here. New faces bring new perspectives and a lot of incentive to write well. Please check out […]
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 […]
Time for a new theme to keep the blog fresh and interesting for me. This time it’s the Zoren theme which appealed to me because of its clean look and responsive design. It’s a much nicer experience to view on a smartphone. By now I had hoped to […]
Following the trend set by its predecessor, The Expendables 3 ups the ante by bringing in more stars, more action and more silliness. That it succeeds is more a testament to some of the talent than out is of the movie itself. The sheer volume of actors walking […]
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 