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Insert Coin to Continue – DLCs and 21st Century Quarter Eating
Let me first say that I was barely old enough to experience the arcade boom of the 1990’s. My school would have roller skating parties every now and then, and instead of hitting the hardwood, my frien...
Reviewer Rodeo: Used Game Lockout
So, this week I'd like to bring up the widely talked about topic of used games. Going beyond your personal preference toward (or against) used games, consider the big rumors about the next PlayStation...
Mostly Aliens: Colonial Marines Comes at Night… Mostly
I’m going to level with you. Most of the time, it’s very hard to write compelling previews of a game when we don’t actually get to lay hands on the controller. When I had the chance ...
Orcs Must Die 2 will Trap Your Interest
If you have played Orcs Must Die, or have simply read Ken’s review of the original, you know that it’s an addicting twist on the Tower Defense genre. Blending the stylings of a light-heart...
Into the Heart of Darkness with Spec Ops: The Line (Hands On)
“So… why another military shooter?” You’d think that question might rankle a developer, but Cory Davis, Lead Designer of Spec Ops: The Line was actually eager to answer it. ...
Ain’t No Rest for Gearbox – Borderlands 2 Preview
Ain’t no rest for the wicked… These words have become synonymous with Gearbox’s epic first person shooter/RPG hybrid, and it seems, the studio that brought Duke Nukem back to life has take...
XCOM: EU is the Alien Invasion You’ve Been Waiting For
Who knew that after all of these years that it would be Firaxis quietly infiltrating the minds, hearts and souls of PAX East 2012 attendees. Not only are they rolling out the most comprehensive (and e...
Drinkbox Bringing Luchador Laughs with Guacamelee (Hands On)
Somehow, we’re living again in the age of killer 2D platformers. Drinkbox is bringing their own version to the party with their new title, Guacamelee. Featuring an art style that evokes traditio...
Klei’s New Ninja Game Hits the Mark (Hands On)
Going into PAX East 2012, there was a list of games that were on my “must see” list. Certainly, those all managed to meet my expectations. However, there was one game in particular that wa...
Max Payne 3 Aims to be Sophisticated and Cinematic (Hands On)
Oh, Max. It is darn good to have you back. Time… well… it hasn’t been kind. Addicted to booze and painkillers and down on your luck, you’ve got another chance to make things ri...