E3 09: Nintendo Keynote Roundup

E3 09: Nintendo Keynote Roundup

So E3′s biggest events have come and gone. I am speaking, of course, of the big three’s press conferences, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony. What can be learned from them, well a lot really. The first and biggest thing that I came away with from watching the press conferences was that EVERYONE...

E3 ’09: Sony Keynote Deconstruction

E3 ’09: Sony Keynote Deconstruction

After the resounding thud that was Nintendo’s E3 conference, I was pacing nervously; wondering if Sony would pull the manhole cover over themselves upon completing their keynote today. Seeing as the PSP GO had leaked and everyone already knew God of War 3 was en route, it was important that Sony redeem...

Review: Velvet Assassin (360/PC)

Review: Velvet Assassin (360/PC)

Release: 8th May, 2009 Developer: Replay Games Publisher: Southpeak Interactive Genre: Stealth-Action Rating: 15 (BBFC) It’s not exactly a hard stretch to come up with 5 examples of a World War 2 game. Hell, it’s not even hard to come up with 15. This is mentioned in just about every WW2 game...

First Look: Madballs in Babo: Invasion

First Look: Madballs in Babo: Invasion

Madballs in Babo: Invasion, the soon to be XBLA shooter from development studio Playbrains, promises to bring gamers rich gameplay and feature laden “casually hardcore” action shooting. For those of you who were around in the ’80s (such as myself), you’ll remember the Madballs...

Vitals: Brutal Legend

Vitals: Brutal Legend

Coming from the mind of Tim Schafer and Double Fine Productions, Brutal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Metal adventure. Rich in combat, imagery and storytelling, Brutal Legend looks to deliver lighter-flicking fun that, in the words of the developer, “is sure to melt your face clean off.” Take a...

Release of the Week: Velvet Assassin (Xbox 360, PC)

Release of the Week: Velvet Assassin (Xbox 360, PC)

World War II wasn’t all about storming beaches and large scale parachute drops. Spies and sabotage were a big part of the war effort as well. This week, Replay Studios brings us a game based on Violet Szabo, a real life spy, fighting for the allied forces. Velvet Assassin is a historic stealth game...

Review: STORMRISE

Review: STORMRISE

Release: March 24th, 2009 Developer: Creative Assembly Publisher: SEGA Genre: Real Time Strategy Rating: Mature As I awake, I’m almost immediately rushed into battle. Who am I? Where did I come from? Who the hell are all of these people around me? These are questions that our hero Geary...

DS Review: Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure

DS Review: Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure

Reviewed by Jaden Walker Released: March 17th, 2009 Developer/Publisher: EA Games (Henry Homepage) Verdict: Buy it. Hell, buy two! Pros: One of the most unique gaming concepts ever. Insanely addictive. Cons: Sharing the game with siblings/ significant other (hence the “buy two”...

New look at Batman: Arkham Asylum

New look at Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Asylum gives players a unique adventure in the Batman universe that takes them into the depths of Arkham Asylum, Gotham City’s psychiatric hospital for insane criminals. Players will move through the shadows, put fear in their enemies and confront the Joker and more of Gotham...

Prototype: The “Greatest Hits” of Gaming?

Prototype: The “Greatest Hits” of Gaming?

With the previous two Incredible Hulk games under their belt, it’s no surprise that Radical Entertainment (interestingly one of gaming legend Sierra’s two remaining studios) have been chosen to develop Prototype; the open world Super Anti-Hero game which aims to blow your mind, and favorite...