Nine straight hours had passed since I first placed God of War 3 into my PS3, and as the credits slowly rolled down my TV screen, all I could think about was how my quest for vengeance had finally come to an end.  Getting up from my couch, I calmly walked over to the sink to wash the blood of all my countless victims off my controller: for I had slain any who stood in my way and the entire world now trembled at my feet.

No, I might not actually be Kratos, son of Zeus and destroyer of the gods, but for those incredible nine hours I felt like I was.  Having played all three God of War games to date, I have been with him on every step of his long, arduous and bloody journey.  Now that it’s finally come to an end, I feel an empty place in my heart, like I’ve said goodbye to an old friend. The only thing left to do is explain why you need to experience the marvelous end of his quest for vengeance yourself. Continue Reading… »

When you get to be my age, you tend to look back on your early gaming years with a sense of nostalgia.  I yearn to return to those days of innocence when all it took was two buttons and a directional pad to play games.  One title from my youth that holds a special place in my heart is the NES classic Blaster Master.

I have fond memories of the critically acclaimed mix of side-scrolling platforming and overhead shooter gameplay that made the game so popular back in the day.  When Sunsoft announced it was releasing a spiritual successor to it on WiiWare, entitled Blaster Master Overdrive, I was extremely excited to have a chance to relive my childhood.  Sometimes though, it’s best to leave those fond memories of your youth in the past. Continue Reading… »

On paper, Dark Void sounds like an absolutely fantastic mix of different gameplay styles and ideas that should be a unique and fun experience.  It boldly melds Gears of War’s cover-and-shoot gunplay with The Rocketeer inspired mid-air combat in a package that allows you to immediately go from one to the other with the push of a button.

Unfortunately, games that look great on paper don’t always translate well into real, fun and entertaining products.  When this occurs, it’s typically due to bad execution, and Dark Void is 2010’s first poster child for poor execution by a developer. Continue Reading… »

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When Pong was released back in 1972, I don’t think anyone expected people would still be making modifications to the classic formula more then 35 years later.  While the game got a much needed reboot on the Playstation in 1999, with enhanced 3-D visuals and power-ups, it’s unfortunately considered by many to be too simple for today’s high end consoles.

With the advent of the iPhone, and a new desire for bite sized gaming experiences on the go, the world has seen a new reemergence of simple games like Pong.  Independent developer DC Software Arts is not ready to sit idly by and let people play the same old boring version that was released almost four decades ago.  They have spiced things up with their own interpretation on the classic title named The Art of Pong. Continue Reading… »

Everybody’s favorite Lombax is back to finish off what began two years ago when Insomniac Games brought their critically acclaimed Ratchet & Clank series to the PS3.  While Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction might have been a huge success, it left players wanting more, thanks to an open ended finale, which found its heroes separated for the first time.

While Insomniac promised the story would continue, the direct-to-PSN sequel, Quest for Booty, disappointed fans with its short duration that did little to answer any of the questions left by the first game.  Well, another year has passed and the hilarious series is back for its third installment to hopefully reunite our beloved heroes once and for all.  Can Ratchet save Clank in time to purge the galaxy of evil, or will Captain Quark have to somehow save the day? Continue Reading… »

The concept of bringing together Traveller’s Tales and Harmonix to create a “family friendly”, LEGO-themed Rock Band game is one that seems far-fetched, at best.  They are two completely different developers that do not tend to share the same fan base.  How would a coupling such as this be able to create a game that could satisfy either group of fans?

I myself walked into this review expecting nothing more than a Rock Band clone with LEGO characters, but was shocked to find so much more.  Both developers have managed to fuse together what they do best to create a unique rhythm game experience that appeals to both young and old. Continue Reading… »

[Feel free to check out Christopher Matulich's review of the Xbox 360 version.]

Are you tired of playing first person shooters that pigeonhole you into using the same old small selection of weapons?   Do you believe in the old saying that you “don’t need to be a better shot, you just need to shoot more bullets?”   Are you constantly yearning for wide open spaces on distant alien worlds inhabited by talking robots, bandits, and secret alien artifacts?

If any of the above apply, then you need to grab your mouse and keyboard and take a seat, as I tell you about the wonderful world of Borderlands.  Make sure you grab three of your closest friends though, because you won’t want to go on this journey alone. But if you don’t have any friends, don’t worry.  You’re only going to have about a bazillion guns to keep you company. Continue Reading… »

The original Uncharted was one of the first games that really showcased the power of the PS3.  Combining Tomb Raider style adventure elements, a Gears of War inspired cover and shoot system, and a colorful cast of likable characters, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune managed to capture the hearts of millions.  Unfortunately, like any new franchise, it was hindered by a list of nagging problems.

Well it has been two years since the first game, and Naughty Dog has finally released the much hyped sequel: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.  Not only have they attempted to solve all the problems from the original Uncharted, but they added an entirely new multiplayer mode as well.  With such a tall order, you have to wonder if the developers were really able to pull it all off without losing any of the magic that made the first title so great.

The answer to that question, and much more awaits you after the jump. Continue Reading… »

When I first heard the next game in the blood and gore filled Dead Space series would be a Wii exclusive, I thought the developers from Visceral Games had lost their mind.  Why would you take a mature game, which launched on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, and then move away from its fan base to develop the prequel on a system which caters to soccer moms and kids?

Well have no fear, because Dead Space: Extraction is not your typical Wii title.  Visceral Games made sure that nothing was lost in the translation, keeping the game true to its survival horror series roots.  If you’ve been looking for a more mature title to give you a reason to dust off your Wii, or if you are a fan of the Dead Space series, you should read on to find out more about this gory good time.  Continue Reading… »

Before I begin this review, I think it’s important to state that up until I played The Beatles: Rock Band I never considered myself a fan of the group.  That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy their music, but I had simply never gone out of my way to purchase any of their albums or to listen to their songs.  After playing the game however, I have discovered that not only am I a huge Beatles fan, but I have actually been one my entire life without knowing it.

My intention in telling you this is not to imply that I’m unqualified to review this title, but instead to convey how powerful an impact this game can have on a person.  Harmonix has essentially taken one of the greatest bands of all time and created a game that is all about celebrating their music and their journey through life together.  Instead of churning out a rehashed version of Rock Band with Beatles songs included, those geniuses from Cambridge have crafted one of the most unique rhythm games of all time.  To find out what makes The Beatles: Rock Band so special, hit the jump. Continue Reading… »

In the last two decades, hundreds of first person shooters have been released, but among those you’d be hard pressed to find one that takes place during the American Civil War or World War I.  It therefore comes as quite a shock to hear that developer 8monkey Labs has not only created a game that tackles one of those wars, but both in the same package.

Not only that, they also include a campaign for World War II, as well as one that takes place during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius at Pompeii in 79AD. How can Darkest of Days include all of these different time periods in one game you might ask?  Time travel of course!  What you should really be asking yourself is whether or not you actually want to travel back in time to experience these wars first hand.

To help answer that question and to find out more about this new title, hit the jump.

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In the ever-expanding video game industry, developers and publishers constantly go out of their way to try and convince people that their games are unique and different. Therefore, it came as a surprise when Chair Entertainment announced at E3 that the upcoming title, Shadow Complex, was essentially a clone of the older Metroid and Castlevania style games.

They didn’t try and sugar-coat their game with buzz words like “innovative” or “ground breaking”, nor did they say they changed the “Metroid-vania” formula.  Chair simply let gamers know exactly what to expect when they paid $15 for Shadow Complex.  What they neglected to tell us was that they had actually created one of the best, if not “the best”, Xbox Live Arcade games ever created.  Read on to find out why. Continue Reading… »