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Madden NFL 13 Captures What Football is About

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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

Review of Iron Brigade: Turn the Tide of War

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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

Torchlight II Review: Blazing a Trail for RPGs to Come

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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

Torchlight II Early Impressions: Gameplay and Mechanics

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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

Baldur’s Gate Creator Launches Kickstarter for Project Eternity

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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

Review of Darksiders II: Redeem Lost Honor and Restore Balance

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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

Review of Sleeping Dogs: Blur the Lines Between Right and Wrong

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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

Hybrid Game Review: a New Third-person Shooter Experience Awaits

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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

Alchemy Classic HD Game for Android Review

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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

Rediscover the Delight of Exploration with Dust: An Elysian Tail

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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

Unveil the Brilliant Storytelling and Intense Action in Persona 4 Arena

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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

PC Game Review: Expendables 2 Take Charge of the Elite

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When the Expendables 2 movie was announced, the fans of the genre opened a Champaign bottle or hoped for a better movie than the original. This is the kind of film that you either love or hate, but the game is slightly different and frankly that’s not all for the better. At least a part of those who enjoyed it on the big screen left chanting and waiting for a sequel, but PS3 aficionados will … Read more

Living Classics – Amazon’s New Gaming Venture

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Re-experience some of your favourite childhood stories with some lively and entertaining illustrations while you race against the clock to spot creatively integrated animations. Imagine a game like Bejeweled crossed with Alice in Wonderland and you will have Living Classics. To add another level to the game, you must complete puzzles and quests in order to rescue the foxes who have gotten lost in each of the different stories.     The puzzles are fun, … Read more

Drawception Tutorial, Guide, and Tips

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Hi there Drawception fan!  If you’re like me, you probably can’t get enough of this social telephone picture game and desire to hone your skills.  The following is a detailed guide that will teach you how to make the most of your 10 minutes, improve the quality of your drawings, and connect with other Drawceptioners eager to help you out.  Reading this guide will not make you the next Corvax but you will notice your … Read more

The Light of Hope is All But Extinguished in Deadlight

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I haven’t played Limbo until everyone was talking about it and I promised myself not to make that mistake again with Deadlight. While Tequila Works’ take on this genre fails to match the depth and excitement of Limbo, this is nevertheless one of the best action games of this year. The atmosphere is crushing and so dark, that instantly made me think about the movie “The Road”, something that I didn’t expect from a game … Read more

Which Race Will You Be in Guild Wars 2?

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Guild Wars 2 which is set to release on August 28th by NCSoft (get access 3 days early if you pre-order on Amazon.com) showcases a handful of playable races to add some diversity from the human driven campaigns of the original Guild Wars game and expansion packs. These races add their own distinctive stories, quests and choices to the mix and make the replay-ability factor very high for Guild Wars 2. So here is a … Read more

Mass Slaughter is So Much Fun in Orcs Must Die! 2

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Orcs Must Die was a fine game that redefined a genre facing extinction, and now the sequel promises to add a new layer of fun to tower defense. He developers had a difficult job in exceeding expectations, due to the fact that they’ve set the bar so high with the original title. Now that the stand-alone expansion is here, we discover with satisfaction that Robot Entertainment rose to the challenge and the co-op mode has … Read more

PC Game Review: Endless Space Turn Based Strategy Game

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Turn-based strategy games are losing ground these days when everyone is focusing on fast-paced action and adrenaline junkies have become the developer’s favorites. Endless Space is an exception to the rule, and for all those who love this genre it is safe to say that it is the best way of spending the following months. Such a statement might sound far-fetched, but given the incredible depth of this title, it is physically impossible to finish … Read more

Algadon – Just Another Social Media Game on Facebook

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  Hey there.  Facebook has become an integral part of many online users lives.  We interact with business associates, friends, and family through social media outlets such as Facebook.  So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that when we look for online entertainment, Facebook is the place to go.  With popular games such as Mafia Wars and Farmville paving the way for Facebook games, many other games have burst to the scene.  Some are awesome, … Read more

PC Game Review: Resonance Combines Four Adventures in One

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Resonance will not charm its players with state of the art graphics, gorgeous sound effects or any of the technological wonders that gamers tend to take for granted. In fact it will completely ignore anything that can be even remotely associated to the aforementioned qualities that we tend to rate modern games after. Instead, it will focus entirely on the storyline and it will develop an intriguing point-and-click system that stays true to what this … Read more