The Shortened Lifespan of Video Game Consoles Well, I finally have a break from class, huzzah! While stressing over finals and such my one driving thought was that once it’s finished I can finally get back to the stack of games I was in the middle of. Games like South Park Stick of Truth and… Continue reading Consoles: Temporary Toys
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Nostalgiaville: The Halo Master Chief Collection
When Halo: the Master Chief Collection was announced earlier this year, I sent a text to a friend and fellow Halo enthusiast, asking him rhetorically if we were going to play through the Halo 2 campaign on Legendary. The Halo 2 Anniversary edition alone was worth the price of admission, and really what I had… Continue reading Nostalgiaville: The Halo Master Chief Collection
Thanksgiving Gaming: The Four Perfect Games for Your Thanksgiving Entertainment
This Thanksgiving you’ll gather around a table of happy faces stuffing themselves full of turkey, mashed potatoes, and green beans. However, during all these festivities you may already be plotting what game you’ll play as soon as you’re excused from the table. Here are my top suggestions for you to cuddle up on the couch… Continue reading Thanksgiving Gaming: The Four Perfect Games for Your Thanksgiving Entertainment
Course Correction: Year One of the Xbox One
When we were first introduced to the Xbox One in May of 2013, we were left perplexed, wondering: Was Microsoft beginning to focus on this machine being a central entertainment hub or would it still make the games its top priority? On top of that, it cost $100 more than the PS4, and the additional… Continue reading Course Correction: Year One of the Xbox One
Fable Anniversary: Quick Look
Fable is a 3rd person RPG which was released for the original Xbox back in the distant past of 2004 after a few years of over-promising hype from the mega-mouthed Peter Molyneux. Molyneux promised “the best game ever” with a rich detailed world that would change and react to the actions of your character. Naturally… Continue reading Fable Anniversary: Quick Look
The Reality of Exclusive Content
As easy as it is to focus on the negative end of exclusive content, we have to look at the realities that game developers face.
Game Reviews in 500 Characters: Valiant Hearts
Like history? Like video games? Valiant Hearts is a neat puzzle platformer from Ubisoft that is set during World War I in Europe. You take control of several different characters and this game makes you feel something for them. Stories of getting back home or vengeance drive the story in this gorgeously, almost hand drawn,… Continue reading Game Reviews in 500 Characters: Valiant Hearts