In Minnesota, they say children often learn to skate before they can walk. Having attended grammar school in Minneapolis, I can testify that this adage isn’t complete hyperbole- a disproportionate amount of my early life ...
Read More »Renegade Ops Review
What’s the concept? Taking a cue from the 1991’s coin-op classic Total Carnage, Renegade Ops is a twin-stick shooter which shirks the concept of sniping abstract shapes, allowing players to execute a full-auto assault on ...
Read More »Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Review
It’s been 24 years since Rick Priestley and Andy Chambers expanded the Warhammer universe into the 41st millennium. One of the things that drew me a 12-year-old SeanNOLA to the board game was the grim ...
Read More »Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten Review
Although the subtitle of Disgaea 4 explicitly refers to the protagonist’s unwavering devotion to his word, it also symbolizes Nippon Ichi’s tacit commitment to series supporters. With an assembly of beguiling and eclectic characters, depth ...
Read More »No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise Review
Although Sega, Capcom, and Konami valiantly tried to cultivate a core-gaming fanbase on the Wii, their efforts ultimately proved futile. M-rated titles such as Madworld, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories ...
Read More »Bleach: Soul Resurrección Review
With a deft blend of action, comedy, and paranormal intrigue, it’s not surprising that Bleach has endured a faithful following across 51 manga volumes and 15 seasons of anime in Japan. In the U.S., Ichigo ...
Read More »Love Requited: Catherine Review
Despite an obsession with bombastic violence and a near-constant objectification of the female body, there are signs of maturation in gaming. Faced with refreshingly pensive objectives, Catherine challenges participants to prevail against the type of ...
Read More »Take It To the Bowl- NCAA Football 12 Interview
In anticipation of next week’s release of NCAA Football 12, we spoke with associate producer, Ben Haumiller, about enhancements, additions, and just how deep the simulation goes. Tech-Gaming: What are some of the major changes, ...
Read More »Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls Review
When I say “first person role-playing,” what game comes to mind? Nowadays, it is more than likely a game like Elder Scrolls: Oblivion or Fallout 3. These games use a first person perspective as a ...
Read More »First Look at Bleach: Soul Resurreccion
For better or worse, Bleach: Soul Resurrección will inevitably be compared to the Dynasty Warriors franchise, when NIS America publishes the PS3 title this summer. With hordes of low-level hollows effortlessly defeated through simple button ...
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