News: Game Over for GAME

News: Game Over for GAME

After several weeks of failing to stock new releases from various publishers due to “credit concerns”, it’s not surprising that European video game retailer, GAME, is beginning the process of shutting down stores and shedding jobs.  The latest report from GamesIndustry.biz pegs the...

News: BioWare Bows To Fans, Addresses ME3 Ending

News: BioWare Bows To Fans, Addresses ME3 Ending

The outcry over Mass Effect 3′s ending continues to clog Twitter feeds and gaming forums everywhere, and it appears that BioWare is finally coming forward to address some of the concerns fans laid out with – you guessed it – DLC. Yesterday, a post from BioWare co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka...

Release of the Week: Mass Effect 3 (360, PS3, PC)

Release of the Week: Mass Effect 3 (360, PS3, PC)

Mass Effect 3 marks the final game in one of the most ambitious RPG experiences of this generation. The fantasy epic from Bioware is known for its compelling characters, deep science fiction universe and the ability to carry decisions made in one game over to the following games. This week gamers will...

Release of the Week: SSX (360, PS3)

Release of the Week: SSX (360, PS3)

It’s been over five years, but the crazy and over the top snowboarding series SSX is finally back! Short for Snowboard Super Cross, SSX will send you down various real-world mountains by way of helicopters, avalanches and wingsuits. While previous games featured fictional locations and tight courses,...

Release of the Week: Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC)

Release of the Week: Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC)

Normally the week before Christmas is pretty quiet as far as major releases go. A couple generic titles might make an appearance, but with gifts already purchased a major game would do better releasing in the new year. Star Wars: The Old Republic is breaking this trend in a big way. This isn’t just a...

Release of the Week: Battlefield 3 (360, PS3, PC)

Release of the Week: Battlefield 3 (360, PS3, PC)

This week’s biggest release isn’t the most interesting of games, but it is one of the most heavily advertised. EA and EA DICE are taking a second shot at dethroning Call of Duty as the premier military first-person shooter on the market. While they aren’t likely to overthrow Call of Duty,...

Review: NHL12

Review: NHL12

Normally the yearly iteration of a sports franchise isn’t all that exciting. Gamers expect a roster update and a handful of updates to some of the game modes. Things are a little different with EA’s NHL series this year. Although they couldn’t have been expecting it, there is a new team...

Release of the Week: NHL 12 (360, PS3)

Release of the Week: NHL 12 (360, PS3)

The football season kicked off this weekend, and you know what that means: hockey is almost here! NHL 12 will launch this week with revamped gameplay, more realistic Be a Pro/GM modes, and an all new team! Say what you want about iterative sports games, but you’ll need to buy NHL 12 if you want to...

Evil.JP: The Kusoge Chronicles – Shadows of the Damned

Evil.JP: The Kusoge Chronicles – Shadows of the Damned

“Kusoge”  (ku – soh – gay) is a Japanese term, deriving from the terms “kuso” (meaning “crap”) and “geemu” (meaning “game”).  In other words, a crap game.  In broader context, though, the term has been used with both revulsion and...

Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (Wii)

Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (Wii)

Game: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters Publisher: EA Developer: EA Tiburon Genre: Golf Price: $49.99 Verdict: An accessible and content rich golf experience which, yes features the Masters. Pros: Precise motion controls offer the most immersive sports game experience currently available. Cons: Not...