While it’s still a bit too early to say “they’ve done it again”, from initial reports and screenings of GTA V, it would seem that Rockstar games is still pushing the envelope when it comes to creating interesting sandboxes for gamers to explore. This latest installment takes place on an island which houses a massive, sprawling city. Simply put, this...
Metro: Last Light Preview
There’s good news for those who are into apocalyptically-themed shooters, Metro: Last Light is under development, and it looks like it might be a real winner. Picking up where its forerunner (Metro 2033) left off, Last Light is poised to be even darker and perhaps, creepier. If you’re just discovering the “Metro” series, don’t be alarmed, although 2033 got pretty...
The Dark Eye: Demonicon Preview
On its face, “The Dark Eye: Demonicon” is very similar to other games that primarily rely on a “hack and slash” mechanic like God of War. However, upon closer inspection, you realize that there is actually a surprising amount of depth to the title and that it is jam-packed with various RPG concepts and gameplay elements. For instance, some have...
Army Of Two: The Devil’s Cartel Preview
The “Army of Two” series has firmly established itself with a definitive formula that appeals directly to a certain class of gamers. Simply put, if you like action, gore and perhaps battle-torn environments, this is the franchise for you. “Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel” is the latest game to emerge from the series and rest assured, it means business....
Aliens: Colonial Marines Preview
Prepare to battle Xenomorphs in stunning resolutions alongside your PSN friends; Aliens: Colonial Marines is coming to the PS3 in February. Most gamers would certainly agree that Ridley Scott’s Sci-fi horror movie franchise has made an impact upon the video game world as well as popular culture. In spite of this, we’ve yet to see a definitive “Aliens” game released...
Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 2 Preview
If the insane numbers of hours gamers collectively sunk into the original Black Ops are an indication of anything it’s that the game series is a strong force to be reckoned with. When the original Black Ops was released it almost immediately became the multiplayer title that both PS3 and 360 owners were drawn to. Perhaps this is due to...
The Last of Us Preview
What do you get when you combine survival horror with stealth / action and light RPG elements? Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us” is shaping up to be a one-of-a-kind tension-filled experience that gamers will undoubtedly find to be wholly unique and very evocative. The story / background for “The Last of Us” is as follows: It is around 20...
PES 13 Preview
Since it’s undoubtedly going to be an issue anyway, I’ll just start off by saying that yes, PES 13 is comparable to the upcoming FIFA 13 offering. However, it would be in incredibly poor taste to spend an entire column discussing how it stacks up to its competition, so instead, we’ll focus on what makes this game worthwhile on its...
DmC: Devil May Cry Preview
While some devout gamers are perturbed by the upcoming addition to the Devil May Cry series, others are absolutely ecstatic. DmC isn’t necessarily a reboot, although you could say that it closely resembles one, of sorts. In order to avoid resorting to a generic reboot, Capcom has elected to present us with an alternate reality of the Devil May Cry...
Tomb Raider 2013 Preview
We’re just about due for another Tomb Raider game aren’t we? The upcoming Tomb Raider title (currently slated for a 2013 release) is actually a full-on gritty reboot. That’s right, the Lara Croft we once new is being replaced with a harder-edged version…much harder. Simply saying that this game is going to be a lot more violent doesn’t really accurately...