Organ Trail – Examined by PCGamer James Schumacher, January 15, 2013January 20, 2013 http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/01/14/the-organ-trail-directors-cut-looking-to-be-greenlit-for-a-station-wagon-ride-across-zombie-infested-america/ In the olden days we played PC games about crossing the United States in a covered wagon. We faced down starvation, inclement weather, and watched digital simulacra of our friends and family drop dead… I found Organ trail to be an excellent adaptation/parody of the classic Oregon Trail game…. Continue Reading
Action I am Alive Chapters 4-5 – Dust & Skyscraper James Schumacher, January 10, 2013January 23, 2013 After heading to the top of the mall our hero locates the government supply crate on the top of a distant skyscraper. Using a functioning lift he makes his way to the building exterior and eventually back down to the street where he begins the long climb. Not only will… Continue Reading
Valve on Big Picture and SteamBox James Schumacher, January 10, 2013January 10, 2013 Full article at PCGamer “Big Picture mode, a full-screen Steam interface suitable for TVs, released in December as part of Valve’s attention-grabbing campaign to plant PC gaming in the living room. In an interview with Polygo…” While I’m not sure I will buy a SteamBox, I do “buy” into the… Continue Reading
PC Games Alan Wake’s American Nightmare – Act I – The Mechanic 720p James Schumacher, January 8, 2013January 10, 2013 Alan Wake emerges from some sort of vortex and moves away from a sunken building. Taken, those possessed by the darkness are emerging from an oil derrick. Wake runs to the motel area where he meets mechanic Emma. She has a page from Wake’s manuscript which will help him to… Continue Reading
Action I am Alive Chapters 2-3 – Home & Shelter 720p James Schumacher, January 8, 2013January 23, 2013 After making his way home to find it empty the protagonist hear’s the cry of a child. When he heads out to investigate, the startled girl runs away. When he relocates her she is cornered by some bad-looking people. If he can get her free they will have to make… Continue Reading
PC Games Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Intro 1080p James Schumacher, January 6, 2013January 10, 2013 The sequel to Remedy’s (make of Max Payne I & II) Alan Wake comes in the form of downloaded ‘sequel’ Alan’s Wakes American Nightmare. The title continues the story of the titular hero(?) who battles against his dark nemesis with light. Combat has been refined and gameplay is smoother. At… Continue Reading
Action I am Alive Chapter 1 – Return 720p James Schumacher, January 2, 2013January 23, 2013 We continue the final steps of our main character nearly year-long journey by foot to his apartment. The harsh realities of the post “event” world are evident as our character must take life and do so tactically. Once at his apartment he hopes to find his wife and child. Game… Continue Reading
PC Games The Witcher (Enhanced Edition) Part 1 – Kaer Morhen 720p James Schumacher, January 2, 2013January 20, 2013 The Witcher known as Geralt of Rivia stumbles blindly through the woods, injured and possessing very little memory. Discovered by the other remaining Witchers he is transported to their haven of Kaer Morhen, where, along with help of Triss Merigold he is nursed back to health. Geralt’s training and memory… Continue Reading
PC Games Witcher Intro (Enhanced Edition) 1080p James Schumacher, December 31, 2012January 20, 2013 Ahh Steam sales, the time of year when you pick up games you have already played, or may never play simply because they are dirt cheap. Here is the intro sequence from The Witcher Enhanced edition. I beat the original of this game not long after its release. At $2.49,… Continue Reading
PC Games Deadlight Intro Sequence 1080p James Schumacher, December 28, 2012January 20, 2013 Deadlight is yet another zombie-themed game. This one however, comes in the form of a well-crafted downloadable (original XBOX Live only) side-scroller. The game begins as a group is separated after being forced to put down one of their own, bitten by zombies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN_1117m_hI Continue Reading
Action I Am Alive PC Intro – First 10 – 1080p James Schumacher, December 24, 2012January 23, 2013 I Am Alive has come to the PC platform. Taking place after “the event” the game is a post-apocalyptic, action-adventure in the style of Uncharted. This is the intro sequence of the game and roughly the first 10 minutes of gameplay. This segment has been recorded with max graphical settings… Continue Reading
PC Games Wizorbs Gameplay (Breakout / RPG) 720p James Schumacher, December 22, 2012January 10, 2013 Wizorbs is another small independent game that I picked up from one of the many, varied indie bundles that can be found. Humble Bundle, Indie Royal, Indie Gala, etc. This game presents itself in a classic NES-era style graphic and chiptune music presentation. The spin on this game is that… Continue Reading