Interview: Twisted Pixels (The Maw)

Interview: Twisted Pixels (The Maw)

Tweet XBLA releases had been a little lacklustre over the past few months, so when The Maw (currently sitting atop the XBLA most played list) hit the marketplace last week it came as a welcome breath of fresh air that reminded us just how enjoyable downloadable titles can be.  Just in case you’ve not...

COD: World at War a Sickening Waste of Money

COD: World at War a Sickening Waste of Money

Tweet [Ed note: Dave Barlow is one opinionated evil bastard. Doesn't mean he's wrong, by any means. Just thought you'd like to know.] I may have sucked online, but damn it I enjoyed CoD4. I was also not part of the “I’m sick of World War II shooters” set. On paper, you’d think CoD:...

Gaming on the Cheap: IT CAN BE DONE.

Gaming on the Cheap: IT CAN BE DONE.

Tweet Let’s make no mistake about it; gaming is an expensive hobby. Especially in your teenage years when you’re too young to get a real job, but you just keep sizing up that used 360 in the window (naive of the RRoD problems, granted), and then woefully looking into your wallet. So, here’s my top five...

Immersion Therapy: Fable II and the Tough Choices

Immersion Therapy: Fable II and the Tough Choices

Tweet Immersion Therapy: One man’s attempt to immerse himself in the world of big name video-games, and come out the other side saner and, hopefully, wiser. MAJOR PLOT SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN’T FINISHED THE GAME: I WARNED YOU! More Than A Feeling I just finished the main story-line of Fable II,...

The XBLA Essential List

The XBLA Essential List

Tweet Xbox Live Arcade has grown somewhat since its humble beginnings in late 2004, when it launched for the original Xbox with a whole six games. Now boasting a catalogue of 170 titles, made up of original games, remakes and releases, the choice on offer can be overwhelming. Never fear though, as...

The Retro Confessional: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

The Retro Confessional: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

Tweet Happy New Year – and know that it’s just a jump to the left and a step to the right… Welcome to 2009. With all the exciting things on the horizon in the world of interactive gaming entertainment, I think it appropriate to look back to the year McLovin was born. The very year Rain Man...

God of War: A History (Part I)

God of War: A History (Part I)

Tweet God of War truly is an amazing story, and with God of War III about to debut on the PlayStation 3, there are sure to be many new gamers jumping into this series. So for those of you who have yet to experience this great saga, or who just want to freshen up on your God of War history, let us bring you...

Immersion Therapy: It’s a Brand New Day

Immersion Therapy: It’s a Brand New Day

Tweet The iPhone (and the iPod Touch, but we’ll shorthand this by calling them both the iPhone) and the Wii (used to be called Revolution — too obvious?). What do they have in common? Motion sensing? Sure, but that’s not my point. Thing is, they both change the game. Not the games we play,...

Virtual Crime = Real Prison Time?

Virtual Crime = Real Prison Time?

Tweet Defendant found guilty in the wrongful death suit filed by remaining members of the Flood. After a long deliberation, the judge at the Chief v. Flood trial stated, “I am supposed to be impartial, but you disgust me Mr. Chief.  I hope the surviving members of the Flood can find a nice world to...

2008 Holiday Season Buying Guide

2008 Holiday Season Buying Guide

Tweet Not yet bought all the gifts you need for your nearest and dearest family and friends this holiday season? Never fear, we at Games Are Evil are here to do our very best in solving all your videogame shopping headaches. Whether you’re buying for the hardened videogame enthusiast, or looking for...

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