Bulkypix and Press Start Studio’s gorgeous 2D hack ‘n slash zombie killing game, Twin Blades, has a huge update in the pipeline for the game. Adding story cutscenes, boss fights, new abilities, and more, this update should add a lot of depth to an otherwise basic initial release. The update...

This has happened before, and it will happen again. Sonic the Hedgehog 4. I want you to say it slowly. SONIC. THE. HEDGEHOG. FOUR. The eight-year-old me just got so excited hearing that. That we were getting a new 2D-only, no-bullshit Sonic game on the consoles was cool enough, but Sega had the stones to...

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA) Developer/Publisher: Premium Agency/Square Enix Genre: Twin-Stick Shooter Verdict: Death by Cube attempts to innovate and expand on its predecessors in the genre, with often mixed results. Pros: Demands a strategy that other twin-stick shooters often don’t; world-based...

That adorable little yellow bird, Toki Tori, has traveled a long way across the gaming universe. From his origins on the Game Boy Color to mobile phones to Wii Ware all the way to the iPhone, he’s seen more platforms than you can shake a stick at. I once tried to shake a stick at them all, too....

The Behemoth, creators of Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers, have revealed why they’re called The Behemoth – their hearts are HUGE. All revenue from now until the 24th from purchases of downloadable content for Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers will go to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and...

Developer/Publisher: Taito/Square Enix Genre: Shmup Price: $19.99 Acquired: Review Copy Provided Verdict: While not much has changed from the original Space Invaders Extreme, this game is still as fun as ever. Pros: Same great gameplay; new refinements and tweaks to the gameplay and interface, being a DS...

Developer/Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment/Xseed Genre: RPG/Action Price: $29.99 (Also Available on PSN) Acquired: Review Copy Provided Verdict: This game abominates the 2009 PSP lineup. No, that doesn’t make sense. But keep reading, and it will. It’s a good thing. Pros: Fast-paced gameplay;...

Developer/Publisher: SEGA Genre: Strategy-RPG Price: $29.99 Acquired: Review Copy from Publisher Verdict: Unless you’re a Bleach fan, pass Pros: Story has more interaction than most RPGs provide the player Cons: Game is VERY sluggish, gameplay is basic and uninspiring; you’ll likely only care...

Developer/Publisher: Square Enix Genre: RPG/Fighting Price: $39.99 Acquired: Review Copy from Publisher Verdict: A fun fighting game and RPG hybrid that dares to do things differently from standard fighting games. Pros: Fighting system provides for a variety of brawls, great graphics, the ‘skip...

iCasual is a free audio podcast that we deliver to you! Click HERE to subscribe in iTunes | Click HERE for the RSS Feed. Originally Released: July 28, 2009 (US) Publisher: Square-Enix/Taito Genre: Puzzle Download This Episode Subscribe free in iTunes Buy this game at Amazon Written and produced by...