It’s no accident that Mario is one of the most recognized characters in gaming. His ubiquitous image is nearly synonymous with the pastime, uniting fans typically separated by age, geography, and gaming experience. Part of ...

Many gamers will rightfully assume that ‘Redemption’ refers to the narrative trajectory of John Marston in Rockstar San Diego’s most recent release. Yet, the moniker also slyly references the salvation of the interactive Western. Although ...

The week the Tech-Gaming crew fights for survival in Split/Second, the Shepherd’s Crossing series, and Bloomies before debating the necessity for story in the Mushroom Kingdom. Before things drift too far into the arcane, we ...

Critics who chastised Visceral Games for their lenient adaption of Dante’s Inferno will undoubtedly be incensed by the latest downloadable content designed to augment the action game. Veering even further from Alighieri’s prose, The Trials ...

Now in its third chapter, the Skate franchise is no longer the wunderkind upstart known for challenging Tony Hawk’s annual iteration. With the preeminent skater’s series struggling to remain relevant, Skate 3’s greatest struggle isn’t ...

With antagonists as varied as outlaws, tumors, and photosensitive ne’er-do-wells, you can be sure that this week’s collection of new releases has a bit of something for everyone.  Take solace that any expeditions to vanquish ...

Michelangelo once wrote, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” Although recent release Picross 3D doesn’t allow players to create any artistry ...

Tempers flare on this week’s podcast as SeanNOLA incites both DesertEagle’s and TideGears rancorous wrath. Once moods cool, the trio discusses Lost Planet 2 assistance from ‘zee Germans’, changes made to the Splinter Cell series, ...

While the last two generations of consoles were showered with a number of illustrious strategy role-playing games, ranging from Final Fantasy Tactics to the Disgaea series, our contemporary systems have had a meager amount of ...

2006’s Lost Planet: Extreme Condition was a beguiling blend of Japanese and Western sensibilities. Resembling the transcontinental love-child of Monster Hunter and Gears of War, the title merged giant mechs, a stimulating succession of insectoid ...