EvilCast NewsBrief, Episode #62

EvilCast NewsBrief, Episode #62

Tweet Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE IN iTUNES Long time no see!  A lot of news has happen since we last spoke.  There has been some...

Xbox Live Preview Program Available Now!

Xbox Live Preview Program Available Now!

Tweet Major Nelson announced today on his blog that Microsoft will once again be opening it’s Xbox Live preview doors for anyone anxious to take an early peek at what’s next in store for the online service. Microsoft has a few new integrations that accepted users can try out like Twitter,...

Splatterhouse update for PSN and Arcade

Splatterhouse update for PSN and Arcade

Tweet Jason.  Freddy.  Rick.  Okay, so maybe that last name isn’t quite as synonymous with horror as the first two, but he’s just as bad-ass. Waaaay back in the last millenium, when home computing required your own substation, an extension on your house and cooling system better than the...

Review: Disney’s Up (360)

Review: Disney’s Up (360)

Tweet Game: Disney’s Up Publisher/Developer: THQ Genre: Family platformer Price: $29.99 Verdict: Great fun for younger gamers, but lacks enough depth to make it appeal to adults. Pros: Nice co-op mechanics which encourage teamwork Cons: Friendly AI when playing solo is irritating at times It’s...

The Retro Confessional: The Games That Started It All (And Kept It Going)

The Retro Confessional: The Games That Started It All (And Kept It Going)

Tweet Every story should have a beginning, middle and ending. For example, today we got to see the beginning of the war of the United States of America for the Precious Moon Water (PMW). I only hope the skills I have been acquiring over my career as a gamer will save me and my loved ones (maybe...

Review: Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues

Review: Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues

Tweet Publisher: Legacy Interactive Genre: Medical Game Price: $19.99 Acquired: Provided by publisher Verdict: if you’re interested in ER related games, this may work for you. Pros: Entertaining Cons: Frustrating controls Legacy Interactive has a history of Emergency Room games to their credit, including...

Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space hits XBLA on Wednesday

Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space hits XBLA on Wednesday

Tweet As of late, game developer Telltale has set an example for what it means to put out truly episodic content over both Xbox Live Arcade and the PC.  For all of you adventure/comedy fans out there, this is great news.  Season 2 of the critically acclaimed Sax and Max series hits the Xbox Live Arcade on...

DS Review: Cate West: The Vanishing Files

DS Review: Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Tweet Publisher/Developer: Oxygen Interactive Software/Gamenauts Genre: Puzzler Price: $19.99 Verdict: Fun object finding game, best played in short bursts Pros: Fun puzzles, quick play mode lets you replay missions one section at a time Cons: Repetitive gameplay, slightly inaccurate controls Cate West:...

Review: Zuma’s Revenge (PC)

Review: Zuma’s Revenge (PC)

Tweet Game: Zuma’s Revenge Publisher/Developer: PopCap Genre: Puzzle Verdict: More of the same Zuma action, and that’s not a bad thing! Pros: Looks great, new powers, boss battles Cons: May not be enough new content for veteran Zuma players Developer Provided Review Copy Chances are high that...

PSP Review: Gran Turismo

PSP Review: Gran Turismo

Tweet Publisher/Developer: Sony/Polyphony Digital Genre: Racing Sim Price: £29.99/£21.99 (PSN) Verdict: The best disappointment of 2009 without a doubt. Pros: The best driving mechanics and graphics to be found on the PSP. Cons: No career mode. No career mode. No bloody career mode. Let’s be brutally...