Action Game Releases Fall 2011 – September James Schumacher, September 24, 2011February 11, 2024 2011 has been a big year for major game releases. I’ve already felt somewhat overwhelmed trying to keep current on all the latest stuff. Let’s go over a short list of games so far this year. Little Big Planet 2, Dead Space 2, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Killzone 3, Dragon… Continue Reading
Batman – Arkham City Soundtrack James Schumacher, September 6, 2011October 14, 2013 Batman – Arkham City is one of my most anticipated titles of this year, which is saying a lot. Arkham Asylum was quite the surprise hit, in that it was a comic book property done well in game form. Cash-in comic book games, like most films or book to game… Continue Reading
Recent Gaming Roundup – Juarez, F.E.A.R. 3, Catherine James Schumacher, August 15, 2011August 15, 2011 Hearing the Call The Call of Juarez features a spiritual-successor storyline to the original games. One of the main characters, and if we’re honest the focal point of the game, is Ben McCall, ancient ancestor to the Reverend Ray McCall, gun-toting preacher from the previous two games. That’s kind of… Continue Reading
Action Forgotten Sands and Bloodstones James Schumacher, July 5, 2011February 11, 2024 Two quick blurbs for ya today. Prince of Persia (the newest version Forgotten Sands) and James Bond Bloodstone both for the PS3. Thoughts Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands is the newest entry in the Prince of Persia series and yet another reboot for it as well. I guess, technically it… Continue Reading
Action Rockstar News – Max Payne 3 and L.A. Noire PC James Schumacher, June 24, 2011February 11, 2024 Some big news from Rockstar in the last few days. Involving an old IP that Rockstar is now developing in-house and their newest hit franchise as well. Max Payne 3 Release Date Several reports have popped up on the Internet stating that those who have put in early pre-orders for… Continue Reading
Mass Effect 3 Collector’s Edition Pre-Order Package James Schumacher, June 14, 2011June 14, 2011 Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition Just like they did with ME2 there will be a N7 collectors edition for Mass Effect 3 and it comes with some pretty cool stuff. Mass Effect 2 got a similar treatment plus a connection to the “Cerberus Network” which served as the DLC… Continue Reading
E3 Winners and Losers James Schumacher, June 10, 2011June 12, 2011 Every year the question after E3 is who won? Sometimes its clear-cut, other times things are simply divided by fanboy (and/or girl) lines. “Insert Console Company” kick “Insert other Console Company’s ass this year. Oh, and Nintendo is for kids! “Console Company” is for “insert favorite ethnic or homophobic slur”…. Continue Reading
Hitman Absolution Debut Trailer – 47 is Back James Schumacher, June 8, 2011 The best thing about E3 isn’t about console wars pr which developer is better, it’s about finally getting a good look at new I.P.s and the continuation franchises that you had hoped or heard were making a return. I have always thoroughly enjoyed the Hitman series. Though the last few… Continue Reading
Ubisoft E3 2011 Press Conference Breakdown James Schumacher, June 6, 2011June 7, 2011 Ubisoft Games – E3 2011 Ubi celebrating their 25th anniversary at this E3, founding in 1986. Feed Trouble Looks like there was some feed trouble on both IGN and Gamespot. Gamespot now states that due to a limited Internet connection only archives will be available. Nice! I ended switching over… Continue Reading
EA E3 2011 Press Conference Breakdown James Schumacher, June 6, 2011September 24, 2011 E3 2011 – EA Origin For those that don’t know or don’t remember. Origin Systems was the creator of the Wing Commander, Crusader and Ultima brands. EA bought them out in the late 90s and shut the doors in about 2005. It appears that they are going to put to… Continue Reading
Jane Jensen presents Gray Matter James Schumacher, November 10, 2010November 10, 2010 I read some news today that the game Gray Matter had received it’s release. A little further research shows that Gray Matter has been released in Germany and as a digital download release. The game is in native German but has an English option. Apparently the American release is set… Continue Reading
Dead Space II – Gamespot Trailer James Schumacher, November 3, 2010 Dead Space 2 is coming up in the not too distant future. The first game was quite a surprise for me. It scared the crap out of me and I still managed to enjoy it. I nice mix of genuinely creepy atmosphere and scares that moved away from being too… Continue Reading