“Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor”
A Flash of Steel in the Land of Mordor
"It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to." Read more »
“WATCH_DOGS”
Does It Hack It?
Watch Dogs was Ubisoft's highly anticipated game of 2013...er...2014. Setbacks and delays pushed it to a release day in May 2014, and honestly, that delay seemed to help the game generate even more anticipation and hype. It was the first non-Kickstarter game that I've followed closely since it was announced at E3; each trailer and gameplay demo seemed dead on the money. This is going to be huge, I remember thinking. Read more »
“The Counting Kingdom”
Defeat Waves of (Adorable) Monsters with Mathematical Magic
I am, by no means, a fan of math. As an English major in college, I loathed the fact that I was forced to take Algebra and Calculus when I could have used that schedule time for another Brit Lit course or even creative writing. However, it is a necessary evil, and in the case of Little Worlds Interactive's “The Counting Kingdom,” it is the force which vanquishes wave after adorable wave of monsters. Read more »
“The Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 4:” The Purge Begins
"Penultimate" Episode Delivers Necessary Amount of Crushing Sadness
For those following "The Walking Dead: Season 2," you would not be wrong in thinking there has been a lack of real, meaningful death. Sure, a few characters have faced the chop as [spoilers ahead] Clementine looks to continue surviving, but it feels like Telltale has kept their hands off the trigger finger when it comes to our most loved characters this season. Read more »
“Nicole”
There's More at Stake Than Losing Your Heart
Most otome games are simple and straightforward. You read along, make a few choices, and either end up with the guy you like or not. Very cut and dry.
“Nicole (otome version)” from Winter Wolves is a bit more complicated than that. In the midst of her first year of college, protagonist Nicole gets swept up in the mystery revolving around the disappearances of three girls from her school. While trying to experience college life to the fullest, she not only looks to fall in love with one of four gorgeous guys, but she also has to avoid becoming the next target while solving the mystery. Read more »
“Abyss Odyssey”
Throw several genres into a mixing pot and what do you have? "Abyss Odyssey"
When ATLUS helps with a game, you instantly know you're in for something new. This new thing can be good and bad or just one of the two. "Abyss Odyssey" definitely hits that mark, but which side does it fall on? Read more »
“Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare”
A New Level of Hilarity
When Popcap first announced "Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare" at E3 2013, we weren't sure what to think of the tower defense genre moving into the third person shooter world. After finally checking out the game on PC, it is fair to say the ambitious and rather random game works, offering a great selection of different plants and zombies, alongside detailed maps and game modes. Read more »
“The Wolf Among Us”
Unleash the Beast Within
Warning: This is a review of the overall game so it may contain spoilers! Read more »
“Broforce” on PC and PS4
The Broforce Needs You
E3 didn't just give us the latest and greatest in next-gen gaming. E3 also unveiled a couple of retro-styled, 8-bit winners on display from one of the developers, one that has mastered the art of being a bro so well. Meet "Broforce," which is also coming to the PS4. Read more »
“Shovel Knight”
Grab Your Armor and Your Shovel, It's Time to Dig!
After starting out as a Kickstarter so long ago, "Shovel Knight" finally makes its appearance. Is it worth it? Read more »
