Everyone knows that it’s more fun to read a bad review than it is to read a good one. One thing you learn quickly in journalism school is that it’s also more fun to write a bad review. This simple fact has led me to always let myself cool off before writing a piece on something that has gotten under my skin. Even with this cool down period, I still find myself cursing Lost Planet 2. continue reading…
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That’s how long gamers have to wait to get their hands on one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Blizzard finally confirmed a release date for the first entry of the Starcraft II trilogy.
What can wannabe Terrans do in the mean time? For one, they can pre-order the game from retail giant GameStop and gain access to the on-going beta (now on Macs!)
You have a scant 1992 hours until the full version hits store shelves. Use it accordingly because afterward, your life belongs to Blizzard. continue reading…
After more than decade of hibernation the Marvel Vs. Capcom series has returned. Earlier this week at their annual “Captivate” event the developer revealed the third entry into the fighting series, currently subtitled “Fate of Two Worlds.”
Pitting Capcom’s iconic video game characters against Marvel’s pantheon of heroes and villains, the series has always been known for it’s high quality. Judging from the trailer confirmed characters include Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk, Morrigan (from Darkstalkers), Ryu and Chris Redfield. continue reading…
After an almost four year-long hiatus, Sam Fisher is back. The previous entry into Ubisoft’s stealth series, Splinter Cell: Double Agent failed to enthrall audiences in the same way the first three games did. While it made important steps in updating what was becoming a formulaic series, many felt it still didn’t reach the level of greatness set by Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Sam’s latest thriller, Splinter Cell: Conviction, takes the series in a bold new direction and manages to return it to a position as one of the best games on Microsoft’s system.
The Metal Gear Solid series has never been known for being down-to-earth. Now in addition to giant mechs, nanomachines, psychic bosses and invisibility you can include monsters and Wanzers in the list of bizarre things gamers have faced. continue reading…
