These days, the word “reboot” often triggers a gut reaction of unease, revulsion and immediate disinterest. And it’s perfectly understandable, given the recent explosion of bygone movie, cartoon and game franchises given new beginnings in order to reach new audiences with the same concept. From its earliest announcement, the new Ratchet & Clank entry was… Continue reading Ratchet & Clank (PS4) – Review | The game based on a movie, based on a game
Author: Conner Howard
Why I’m not concerned about “the point” of No Man’s Sky
Soon, there will come a time when you will be able to fly through the stars and visit alien worlds, conquer danger, discover lost relics, catalog knowledge of unknown life forms, engage in star system-spanning space battles and interact with intelligent civilizations. “That sounds cool, but what do you actually do in No Man’s Sky?”… Continue reading Why I’m not concerned about “the point” of No Man’s Sky
Inside MAGFest 2016: A first-timer’s perspective
Is it an exageration to say MAGFest is the ultimate geek’s playground? Perhaps, but not by much. Every year in mid-February, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., MAGFest (Mid-Atlantic Gaming Festival) puts together the most impressive array of electronic and and musical entertainment you’re likely to see on the… Continue reading Inside MAGFest 2016: A first-timer’s perspective
Mad Max – Review
The first time it was done, it was an unexpected gem. Now that it’s been done again, although perhaps to a different degree of effectiveness, one must wonder if games based on movies are seeing a resurgence. When Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment published Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor last year, it shocked those in the… Continue reading Mad Max – Review
Galak-Z: The Dimensional – Review | Are you good enough to be the last starfighter?
Bloodthirsty foes outnumber you and their attacks fill the screen with bright, neon streaks of explosive light. You’ve come far, narrowly scraped through dozens of dogfights by the skin of your teeth. Your shields are down, your hull is damaged and one lucky laser bolt is all it takes to send you to a cold,… Continue reading Galak-Z: The Dimensional – Review | Are you good enough to be the last starfighter?
Planetside on PS4: A guide/review
Stray gunfire misses you by mere inches as your squad approaches the objective. You and your fellow grunts open up in response, butchering the hapless opposition and rapidly capturing the target structure. Meanwhile, outside the base, tanks and armored transports clash in explosive contests of power, aircraft battle for control of the skies and… Continue reading Planetside on PS4: A guide/review
E3 2015: Sony Conference
Not to be outdone by sneak-peek gameplay of hotly-anticipated titles like Fallout 4, Doom, Rise of The Tomb Raider, Dishonored 2 and many more, Sony pulled no punches during its E3 press conference on June 15. Through a combination of teasers, in-game footage, trailers and other announcements, Sony and its developer partners drove the crowd… Continue reading E3 2015: Sony Conference