It's been widely expressed in the gaming community that Shadow of Mordor is a "clone" or "re-skin" of Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham series and Ubisoft's...
Shadow of Mordor: No Mere Ranger
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The Adventures of Joe Playing Zelda: Entry #2
Similar to Link, I am on an adventure: to replay my favorite Zelda titles and compare this new experience to the past. Entry #2: Zelda II - The Adventure...
The Adventures of Joe Playing Zelda: Entry #1
Similar to Link, I am on an adventure: to replay my favorite Zelda titles and this new experience to the past.
Review: God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Let's get this part out of the way: I know this is not a new game. I don't always play newly released titles - unless you're a paid game journalist, how...
Review: Army Corps of Hell
The second game I've experienced on the Vita is Army Corps of Hell. A pretty game that is unique in many ways. It's part castle-defense, part...
Review: The Darkness II
I don't know where to begin. The Darkness II is fun to play, the story isn't too off-the-wall, and it looks good. But something is missing. It's not easy...
Review: Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Golden Abyss is exactly what Sony was hoping for as the premier launch title for the Vita. It's a full-blown console experience in the palm of your hands....
Review: Resistance 3
I like it. Resistance 3 is solid but not “great” – it doesn’t reinvent the FPS genre. Keep in mind, I would play a “solid” game all day long. But it does take a very necessary step closer toward being more than just a game.
Review: F.E.A.R. 3
F.E.A.R. 3 is an average shooter. It has received criticism for it’s length, but it does something that most games do not: its honest. The game is maybe 5...
First Impression: Zelda: Skyward Sword
Skyward Sword has a lot to prove. Is Nintendo still relevant for adults? Is the Wii Remote a viable input device for an RPG? Personally, I need this Zelda...
Review: Dead Space 2
Dead Space 2 is a game designed from the ground up to immerse the player in the story of Isaac and his universe. While they did improve upon the mechanics that make this series standout, it’s clear their focus was on storytelling and fidelity. I tip my hat to Visceral Games – well done.
Review: Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception
What makes Uncharted 3 a perfect 10, is its integration of story telling with gameplay and solid production values. Not many games can elicit emotion from its players. And none can do it as extreme or as often as Uncharted 3.