Bulletstorm Takes a Pop at CoD

Bulletstorm Takes a Pop at CoD

It’s been clear from the outset that Bulletstorm is keen to distance itself from the perception that the shooter genre is stagnant. Its bombastic combination of over-the-top, arcadey, combo-based shooting action and people who shout the word “dick-tits” at each other is just the kick up...

While You Were Gaming Christmas Edition

While You Were Gaming Christmas Edition

Happy Holidays to all you fine folks out there in video game land. This week will likely see many of you traveling, chilling with family and friends and just generally doling out the peace on earth and goodwill towards men. As we prepare for our own long winter’s nap, here’s the last weekend...

Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops (360)

Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops (360)

If one were to look back through Treyarch’s storied resume of game development, there would be one trend that emerges almost immediately: sequels. Whether it was an off brand port to lesser platforms like Dreamcast, or building off of Activision’s established stable of franchises, original...

Halo Combat Evolved Evolving?

Halo Combat Evolved Evolving?

Rumors are flying that a new, old Halo is in development. In a title that would come ahead of the impending sequel to Halo 3, a remake of the original entry in the series is being murmured about as currently in development at Microsoft internal developer, 343 Industries. While no concrete details or...

What’s Next for Call of Duty?

What’s Next for Call of Duty?

So Black Ops is here, and lo, there was much rejoicing in living rooms and frat houses alike. Despite Activision’s conservative predictions that it won’t meet Modern Warfare 2‘s numbers, it’s certainly clear that plenty of people out there are still interested in the franchise. And...

Release of the Week: Call of Duty: Black Ops (360, PS3, PC)

Release of the Week: Call of Duty: Black Ops (360, PS3, PC)

It’s that time of year again. Just as sure as Thanksgiving will be celebrated at the end of November, you can bet that the second Tuesday will bring about another Call of Duty game. The series is the premier shooter franchise in gaming and is a huge reason for the success of its publisher, Activision....

While You Were Gaming: A Wrap-Up of the Weekend Gaming News

While You Were Gaming: A Wrap-Up of the Weekend Gaming News

Did you know that the world of gaming doesn’t stop over the weekend? Crazy right? Stories do still break and exciting new discoveries are made and we’re here to round them all up for you in a new article that will bring you up to speed. In case you were busy spending your weekend playing games...

Motion-Controller FPS Done (Almost) Right

Motion-Controller FPS Done (Almost) Right

When the Wii was first announced, way back in 2005, I was thrilled by the prospect of the motion controller. I knew that it could come off as gimmicky, if not handled well, but I also knew that it had the potential to revolutionize gaming. In the past five years, the motion controller has sort of done both....

Release of the Week: Halo: Reach (360)

Release of the Week: Halo: Reach (360)

Some weeks it is harder to pick the release of the week then others. This is an easy week. Bungie is having one last go with its most treasured franchise, the series that put the XBox on the map as the home for shooters. The finally of the Halo 3 trifecta is here, and the story of the fall of Reach will...

Release of the Week: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – Stimulus Package (360)

Release of the Week: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – Stimulus Package (360)

It looks like we are finally hitting a slow down in the release schedule. If you stroll into your local game store this week, then you won’t see a lot of enticing new games. All you are really going to find tomorrow is a game based on the Prison Break TV show, an obscure JRPG on the Wii and another...