Lexi’s List – Vol. 17

Lexi’s List – Vol. 17

Good morning and welcome back, geeky gamers and gameristas! It is time for Lexi’s List, a jumble of stealth gadgetry, a ninja-tastic accessory, and more! First up….a Ninja Umbrella! Let’s face it, there is nothing stylish about carrying around an umbrella. But what if it was an umbrella...

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...

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...

Assassin’s Creed II Here By Christmas

Assassin’s Creed II Here By Christmas

Assassin’s Creed II is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original team behind Assassin’s Creed. This time around players will incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who’s been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy. Ezio’s...

PSP Review: Tenchu Shadow Assassins

PSP Review: Tenchu Shadow Assassins

Released: March 24th, 2009 (US) Developer: FromSoftware Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Stealth Pros: Great story, awesome kill cut scenes, and unmatched stealth gameplay Cons: Repetitive, slow paced, and difficult Cloaked in the safety of a bush, I blow the nearby candle out. As the shadows engulf my body a...

Review: Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii)

Review: Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii)

Release: February 3 2009 Developer: Acquire Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Stealth Rating:  Mature (ESRB) At first glance, Tenchu: Shadow Assassins seems to have something for everyone. It’s a stealth game, complete with neck snapping, throwing stars, big boobs, guys in eye patches, and best of...