Some of you may already be aware of a great little feature in Steam that allows “Big Picture Mode” (http://store.steampowered.com/bigpicture). This effectively allows you to use a controller to navigate around Steam. What I’ve always wanted is the ability to control the Windows 8.1 tiles using my trusty […]
If you are a fan of the Test Drive Unlimited series of games, I actually think you will really enjoy The Crew. I have played 40+ hours and I still have to cover more than half the scaled down version of the USA. This is one big game. […]
When it comes to twin stick shooters on Xbox, a gamer’s list usually began and ended with one of the Geometry Wars games. Making its debut as a hidden game within Project Gotham Racing 2, it’s great controls and challenging learning curve made for a perfect little arcade […]
For FPS and RPG fans, Borderlands can be a guilty pleasure where shooting, exploding and smashing rewards you with more guns to shoot, explode and smash with. And it does it at a rate that makes Destiny seem positively pedestrian. No one does “Diablo with guns” any better. So when […]
It is not often a pre-patch to an up and coming World of Warcraft expansion gets reviewed. However, due to the extent of changes that Blizzard have achieved with the new pre-patch for Warlords of Draenor, I thought that it might be a good idea to go through […]
After launching one of the most successful gaming Kickstarter campaigns of the last couple of years, we finally get to see Brian Fargo’s dream of seeing a sequel to Wasteland, the game that later inspired the Fallout series. The final product shows that there is still life left in the old […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking back When I first began writing this, a week had passed since Disney announced it was effectively shutting down LucasArts, the 30 year old game studio it inherited when it purchased George Lucas’ “empire” for four billion dollars. Though more known for its Star Wars games in […]
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 