Reviews

6.5Papo & Yo – Both Fulfilling And Disappointing

Papo & Yo is a game that I have wanted to play ever since I read the press release detailing the inspiration behind the story of this platforming puzzle game. Growing up the developer was the child of an abusive alcoholic father and the relationship portrayed in the game speaks loudly of the horror that brought. Players will take control of Quico a young boy hiding in his closet from a rampaging monster. Quico discovers an illuminated spiral into...

News • Video

Cello Fortress Pits You Against A Live Cello

In what is the most innovative idea that I have seen in gaming in a long time, game designer Joost van Dongen has created a game that is playable at live events only and will put 4 players using Xbox 360 controllers against Joost himself and his Cello. The Players will control 4 tanks and will be tasked with destroying as many cannons as they possibly can. The cannons will be controlled by the cello, as Joost changes between different notes different weapons will fire upon...

News

Far Cry DLC Bundle Gives You Everything For Cheap

Ubisoft is releasing a DLC bundle that will include all of the currently available DLC for the critically acclaimed Far Cry 3. For the low price of $9.99 on PSN or 800 MS points players will receive The Lost Expeditions, The Monkey Business Pack, The Warrior, and The Predator Pack. The DLC bundle is available now and if you were like me and passed on this one late in 2012 there was never a better time to jump into Far Cry 3. The Deluxe Bundle extends the Far Cry 3...

Previews

Preview: God of War: Ascension Multiplayer

When Sony Santa Monica Studios revealed that God of War: Ascension would have a multiplayer mode, I thought to myself, why would they choose to do this?  I’ve been a fan of the God of War since the beginning in 2005.  The single player formula is just awesome with interesting puzzles to solve and the epic feeling of wielding the Blades of Chaos.  Some of the most satisfying moments I’ve ever had playing video games is just beating enemies to a pulp with the...

Editorials • Features

In the Eye of the Beholder: The Games as Art Debate is Over

Compared to its competitors, the video gaming industry is a juvenile upstart.  From some pretty humble beginnings, this industry has grown into a media force with annual earnings that dwarf the record and movie industries combined.  Yes, gaming has grown up, it  has even earned its stripes with giant publishing corporations in the form of Activision/Vivendi and Electronic Arts.  With all of the new found maturity and revenue, the video games industry is still finding it...

Exclusives • PAX Prime 2012 • Previews

Hands on Preview : Firefall – MMO Free to Play Shooter has big Aspirations *Giveaway*

We’ve got ten codes for Firefall’s Beta to giveaway, read the preview then enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Firefall has had a pretty big presence at PAX the past couple of years and after getting some time to go hands on, it is pretty easy to see why. Firefall, developed by Red 5 Studios is a new breed of MMORPG combining first person/third person shooter gameplay into the deep RPG and customization features of traditional MMOs. The gameplay is fast...

News

Need For Speed Most Wanted Is Making a Run On Wii-U

Need For Speed has always been one of the top arcade racers on the market and it is no surprise to see their latest title, Most Wanted making it way onto the new Wii-U. As with any game that makes the jump over to the new console Most Wanted is making use of the Gamepad in new and interesting ways. The 1st is a new way to look at local co-op as one player will be able to do the racing using the Wii remote or the Pro controller while their buddy makes use of the Gamepad by...