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What is Starbound? Starbound is a 2D pc game currently in development by a small company called Chuckle Fish. As of yet there has been no release date. For the graphics, they are very close to a big 2D hit which has been out for a long time and has shaped 2D games we see today, this hit is called Terraria. The videos which have been posted on their Facebook show the games quirky and … Read more
What is Project Fiona? Project Fiona is Razer’s new Gaming tablet . It boasts top end specs and will be able to play almost any pc game; this also fills a large hole in being able to play online games on the go, so as normal many seemed very optimistic. The tablet was in concept for around a year and in September fans got there biggest break, a chance to make this sleek and beautifully … Read more
It’s time for yet anther edition of The Dragoncast. In this week’s technology podcast we talk about Microsoft’s new tablet/pc called Surface which is releasing on 10/26 as well as some discussion on the new OS Windows 8. Then Andrew, Brian and Bryce all discuss their favorite video game systems as well as some of their favorite video game controllers and a bit of talk about the Wii-U as well. Also we remind all of … Read more
Rockstar Games announced recently a coming deal that gamers will be ecstatic over; Rockstar Games Collection: Edition 1. This game collection is made up of four highly popular games, which some gamers may already have. They are: Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto Episodes from Liberty City, L.A. Noire, and Midnight Club Los Angele Complete Edition. These four games represent four different aspects of gameplay from the infamous publisher along with incredible storytelling for each … Read more
Get ready to cut a rug and show off your dance skills in Harmonix’s latest rhythm title Dance Central 3. Coming off the heels of the hugely successful Dance Central 2, high expectations were set as to what would come in the third installment. Besides new multiplayer games and a revamped story mode, this edition focused on creating a setlist more diverse than the last. Were these changes and tweaks worth the price of admission … Read more
On our newest episode of “The Dragoncast” Monica Speca from Fable Streams joins us to discuss her involvement with the soon to be released “Genesys” RPG. Also Brian Alford and Bryce Posey discuss with Monica about how 3D technology is taking over movies and games as well as other forms of technology as well. So be sure to check in and give us a listen and let us know in the comments section below on what you … Read more
Setting up a Minecraft server with a minecraft hosting solution by servercraft is easy and worth the monthly fee if you are a Minecraft junkie.
NHL 13 might be the closest hockey fans will get to their favorite game this year as it appears that once again players and team owners fight over financial issues. In 2004 the entire season was canceled for the same reasons, and it appears that those who love this game will have to find solace in playing EA sports’ latest installment. Depressing as it might sound, waiting for the season to begin while playing NHL … Read more
This year it will be particularly difficult for cynical players to claim that if you’ve played one Madden you’ve played them all, because Madden NFL 13 promises to be something different. Naturally, the game doesn’t stray from the core concepts that make football popular and doesn’t change anything that would compromise the game’s realism. What it does is to bring all the piece of the puzzle together in a game that recreates the atmosphere of … Read more
Tower defense games as we know them are here to stay, but every now and then we are presented with a title that revolutionizes the genre. The Iron Brigade is a shinning example of how popular concepts are altered just enough to resemble the original while giving more depth to an otherwise straightforward genre. Double Fine encourages players to dug themselves deep into the trenches and fend off an army of constructs, in a title … Read more
RPG players rejoice, today we’re covering the massive dungeon crawler by Runic Games Torchlight II. So many games in the RPG category struggle to reinvent the wheel in hopes of setting the trend but fail miserably. Rather than join the pack, Runic Games has gone back to the roots of what make the genre so enjoyable in the first place. This does not mean that you will get more of the same when playing Torchlight … Read more
Update: Our review of Torchlight II is now ready for you to peruse at your leisure. I finally forced myself to stop and share with you my initial thoughts on the gameplay and mechanics of Runic Games’ action RPG Torchlight II. This is not due to procrastination or lack of enthusiasm to discuss the game, I honestly have been so sucked in that I don’t want to put down the controls. Below I will highlight … Read more
Taking a page from wildly successful gaming Kickstarter campaigns, like the one held for the upcoming OUYA console, Baldur’s Gate creator Obsidian Entertainment just launched it’s own Kickstarter on September 14. The campaign is for a fantasy party-based RPG called “Project Eternity” and is well within reach of it’s $1,100,000. In the video and on the campaign page, CEO Feargus Urquhart and company, passionately pitch a role-playing game that incorporates the grand exploration of Baldur’s … Read more
Darksiders was a major hit and the fact that it left so many loose ends brought hope to those fans waiting for a sequel. Now that the Darksiders II is here, we are presented with a larger world a much longer campaign and another deadly horseman riding to set things right. The graphics have been enhanced and the sound effects are definitely a major step forward, but as far as gameplay goes there are some … Read more
There is a broader range of colors besides black and wide in Sleeping Dogs and complex characters are making this story driven title shine. Whether you love the open sandbox of Grand Theft Auto or the intensity of Saints Row, you will find more than you expect in United Front Games’ latest release. For over twenty hours, players will explore the rich environment depicting the crowded city of Hong Kong and tilt towards good or … Read more
With rumors regarding the new X-Box “720” and the Playstation 4 popping up left and right, a bold move has been made. And it wasn’t made by one of the big box companies! A new product is on its way and is claiming “It’s time to upend console gaming.” I am referring, of course, to OUYA. What is OUYA exactly? OUYA (pronounced OO-YAH) is a tiny box, powered by Android 4.0. This powerful … Read more
Aliens and humans gunning each other down is a concept that third-person fans are familiar with, but 5th Cell’s take is truly innovative in Hybrid. The company famous for the Scribblenauts doesn’t reinvent the wheel in their latest release but has it spin in a way that will charm and puzzle many newcomers. In the absence of a single player campaign and with graphics that are decent without impressing, Hybrid had to extract the most … Read more
Hey there. I recently had the pleasure to try out Alchemy Classic HD for my Android Phone. I know that the game has been out for awhile but I never really gave it the time of day. Not because I wasn’t interested but simply because I didn’t have an Android powered phone. I have carried a Blackberry with me for the better part of 5 years and this year, I decided that Blackberry phones just … Read more
Platformers are a dying breed and except for a couple of hardcore fans who anxiously wait for the few releases of this genre, most players regard them as a summer distraction. What Dean Dodrill achieved with Dust: An Elysian Tail is to reignite the faith in the hearts of those who think that 2D games still have a future. Unlike most of its counterparts, Humble Hearts’ title combines the traditional elements of the genre with … Read more
Even if we were to describe Persona 4 Arena as an amazing fighting game, we would do it a grave and gratuitous injustice, because this title is much more than that. While being an honored member of the aforementioned genre, it includes enough RPG elements and a cohesive story that makes it transcend the barriers. Simply put, this is a proud successor of Persona 4 with a spectacular twist that those who love fighting games … Read more