DesertEagle’s Take: Unlike my colleague SeanNOLA who has likely played enough of the Yakuza franchise to concern the Kobe Organized Crime Task-Force, I am a neophyte to the series. Although the episodic exploits of Kazuma ...

From the infestations of the infected in Dead Rising and the Left 4 Dead series to the post-nuclear terrain of the Fallout franchise, the apocalyptic setting is a reoccurring motif in gaming. The theme’s ability ...

I’ve always wondered: when someone starts a Laundromat, do they receive a free Metal Slug cabinet with their preliminary investment in washers and dryers?  In my brief-but-well traveled lifetime, I have never used a coin-op ...

SeanNOLA’s Take: For those in need of a history lesson, Lunar: The Silver Star was originally released for the Sega CD back in 1993.  It was a revolutionary game for its time, being one of ...

One of the most beguiling features of the game business is the way innovation reverberates throughout the industry. Case in point: In 2009, Microsoft attempted to replicate Nintendo’s success when they announced Project NATAL, a ...

This week presents a spectrum of new diversions which range from Kratos’s muted hues and crimson splashes to the vibrant tones of the latest iteration of the Pokémon franchise. While most of this week’s releases ...

After years of eager anticipation by series fans, Final Fantasy XIII has arrived, with a wealth of undeniable charms. From the title’s opening cinematic- with its sweeping shots of picturesque landscapes and nearly photorealistic characters, ...

DesertEagle’s Take: In the early 2000’s I was a perpetual pushover for 3DO’s Army Men console franchise. I naively purchased each successive game in the series, hopeful that the developer would craft a diversion that ...

Developing a successful game demo is not unlike fishing. Tantalize potential prey with a captivating mechanic, drawing their focus to the dazzling display in front of them. At the moment they are mesmerized by the ...

This week, we welcome Nathan Fouts, creator of Weapon of Choice and Shoot 1Up to our show. The developer shares his reaction to critics, surprising artistic influences, as well as discusses future projects. Role-playing fan ...