Review: Worms Reloaded (PC)

Review: Worms Reloaded (PC)

Game: Worms Reloaded (PC) Publisher: Team 17 Developer: Team 17 Genre: Turn-Based Strategy Price: $19.99 Verdict: Fun at first, but can quickly become frustrating Pros: Beautiful HD environments and fun new weapons in classic 2D Worms glory. Cons: Frustrating learning curve. Frame rate and sound issues at...

Preview: Portal 2

Preview: Portal 2

“Oh, it’s you. It’s been a long time. How have you been? I’ve been really busy being dead… after you murdered me!” GLaDOS has rebuilt herself and is prepared to begin testing you again in Valve’s highly anticipated Portal 2. I managed to get a screening of Portal 2 in Valve’s private meeting...

Black Mesa Invades OS X

Black Mesa Invades OS X

Everyone’s favorite doc is now on the Mac. Steam has finally ported Half Life 2 over to the Mac.  We thank you again steam! Those of you who have not played Half Life 2 yet, this is the perfect time to get it.  It is on sale for a measly $7.00 and it will work on your Mac.  An even better deal is the...

Steam Beta for Mac Exists, Get Portal for FREE

Steam Beta for Mac Exists, Get Portal for FREE

Really? You hadn’t heard? Where have you been? Steam client for Mac came out today. Yes, you can download games you may already own on the PC client and play them on your Mac without paying extra. Yes, you can play with your PC buddies, because it’s the same servers. and YES, you can get Portal,...

Civilization V Will Use Steamworks For DRM Protection

Civilization V Will Use Steamworks For DRM Protection

2K Games has announced their plans to use Steam for a version of Civilization V.  The Steam version will come in a Digital Deluxe edition that is only available on the Steam Platform. Regardless if you love or hate Steam, this is good news on the DRM front.  Steam is much less intrusive than other forms...

2XL Supercross for PC

Scanning this morning’s headlines for some cool stuff to share with y’all, I came across this little gem: Rhythm-Based Racing Experience with Tracks Designed by Motocross Champion I couldn’t help but be interested. Combine off-road racing motor bikes by the folks behind ATV Offroad Fury...

Release of the Week: Commandos Complete (PC)

Release of the Week: Commandos Complete (PC)

You want more new games? Haven’t you played enough? I know I have a pile of games I haven’t gotten too that sits a mile high. Besides, spring is in the air and its time to go outside. If you insist on expanding your games, there are a couple of options for you. Mass Effect 2 is getting its first...

Steam Users Enjoy SecuROM Getting Yanked From Bad Company 2

Steam Users Enjoy SecuROM Getting Yanked From Bad Company 2

We see another reason why Steam rocks the house for PC game delivery.  A recent patch released by EA removes that pesky SecuROM from Battlefield: Bad Company 2.  This patch is only effective for those who bought the game on Steam.  Those of you supporting your local stores are out of luck at this...

Editorial Soapbox: The PC is dead… Long live the PC.

Editorial Soapbox: The PC is dead… Long live the PC.

I learned a long time ago to ignore anyone who hailed the death of the PC. Surely by now, the PCs detractors have learned that the PC as a gaming platform is never really dead, it just evolves. Despite ample irrefutable evidence to the contrary, every year without fail someone wheels out the old chestnut:...

Toki Tori Now Available on Steam

Toki Tori Now Available on Steam

That adorable little yellow bird, Toki Tori, has traveled a long way across the gaming universe. From his origins on the Game Boy Color to mobile phones to Wii Ware all the way to the iPhone, he’s seen more platforms than you can shake a stick at. I once tried to shake a stick at them all, too....