The original Watch Dogs turned heads during its preview at E3 2012. Everyone looked to as a marvel, the next step forward in video games. When the game debuted, however, it fell short of reaching expectations. The original Watch Dogs failed to give players the hacking fantasy they envisioned, feeling uninspired and rough around the […]
When Dishonored came out in 2012, many players realized isn’t wasn’t a game as much as it was an engine for chaos and experimentation. While it was a fine enough story, the real joy in playing it came out in experimenting with its strange, wonderful powers and exploring it’s creative, well-realized world. Dishonored 2 is […]
It all started in my game room back in 2007. Three friends were huddled on a run-down couch in a dark, musky basement around a CRT playing the newest game. Flashing lights lit up the room and anger induced shouting was a common occurrence. I remember my character sprinting to cover as a helicopter came […]
Welcome to Hokkaido, Japan, 47. Mission codename: Situs Inversus. Situs Inversus is a rare medical condition where a person’s organs exist on the opposite side of their body. In theme with the mission name, this assignment is often the reverse of what we’ve come to expect. Hokkaido, Japan The mission is set in a private hospital facility […]
Following the current trend of futuristic warfare, Call of Duty has decided to push their series even further by focusing on outer space. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare may look different in grand scheme of things, but holds back any true potential by sticking to its traditional mechanics. Despite the new setting, setpiece moments, clichéd […]
Welcome back Dragonborn Back in 2011 many of us poured hours, days, months, and our entire lives into The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Now in 2016, Bethesda has released Skyrim: Special Edition asking us once again to take up the role of Dragonborn. But is it worth it? Maybe. As an avid fan of the Elder Scrolls […]
Dark Souls III in itself is a loaded experience. Players can spend hours upon end, crafting their perfect warrior and fight against bosses larger than life. The most avid of fans, by now, would’ve exhausted Dark Souls III of all of its content. Yes, the game is huge but it isn’t without its ending. That’s […]
When the competition pushes themselves towards a familiar formula, it’s smart to avoid conflict and do something different. While most modern shooters have evolved to a sci-fi setting, Battlefield has decided to go back in time. Battlefield 1 warps all the way back to World War 1, bringing old war shooters back from the grave. […]
The WWE franchise is always faced each year with the task of justifying it’s purchase. As is seen with WWE, the key is iterative development as opposed to an overhaul of its foundations. This year is another successful leap for the WWE 2K series with the release of WWE 2K17. Unfortunately, some fans are disappointed […]
Family is important. Family is the driving force that pushes people forward and encourages them to succeed. It’s the glue that holds some together, the heart and soul to many. Whether it’s your parents, foster home, friends, pack of wolves, everyone has a family. For Mafia III’s protagonist Lincoln Clay, family is everything. A classic […]
