Yesterday Sony announced a small device (6 x 10 centimeters) that is as much a surprise as it is a game-changer. Effectively, it’s a PS Vita attached to your TV via HDMI, and it’s only $99. The Vita TV works with the PS3’s DualShock 3 controller and has a slot for Vita games. Users have… Continue reading Preview: Vita TV
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Review: The Last of Us
While The Last of Us has a better story, a better setting, and better characters than pretty much anything that’s come out of Hollywood in the last decade, the occasional bugs that remind you it’s a game hold it back from being a perfect product. Still, the talented team at Naughty Dog has created one… Continue reading Review: The Last of Us
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: Dante’s Inferno
Although you experience the 9 sins: Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Anger, Heresy, Violence, Fraud, and Treachery; the real story is in the concept of morality. Dante shows depth and development as he battles with his orthodoxy and the “real world.” As it happens, his sins were never absolved by fighting in the Crusades. Let’s just say Dante isn’t happy about that.
Review: Crysis 2
Crysis 2 is an outstanding experience from beginning to end, with really only one flaw: the story. You can ignore it if you play the game for what it is: a blockbuster FPS. Coming in at just under 9 hours for an experienced FPS gamer, there are few lulls in the action and a solid… Continue reading Review: Crysis 2
Review: Portal 2
Portal 2 is simply an experience. From the opening trials to the inventive climax, Portal 2 keeps you on your toes with unique gameplay, variably difficult puzzles, excellent voice acting and music, and a fun story. This sequel to the 2007 hit by Valve takes an idea, which first began as a test demo, to… Continue reading Review: Portal 2
Review: F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
This sequel to the well received F.E.A.R. from Vivendi in 2005 successfully jumps the hurdle of improving on it’s predecessor. Unfortunately there are a few nagging issues that persist throughout this linear FPS, but they are not enough to offset a solid experience.