If you’re feeling nostalgic for some retro 80’s action movies, filled with cheesy one-liners and over-the-top action, then you’re in luck. Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is now available on PC, XBLA and PSN and is the first downloadable content to the highly successful Far Cry 3. With a punchy soundtrack, futuristic weapons and mutant dragons which shoot lasers, what’s not to love?
If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to roam the city streets as a souped-up assassin then wonder no more, as Arkane Studios has your back with The Knife of Dunwall. It’s a download that offers a fresh perspective – and even some new abilities – by having you step into the well-worn boots of Master Assassin, Daud… a character fans should remember as being one of the main instigators of the city’s problems. Dunwall City Trials provided a set of tough challenges for Dishonored at a suitably low cost, but is this the story-based DLC we’ve spent months waiting for? View the full article »
Defiance is an interesting premise, being one of the few MMO (Massive-Multiplayer Online) titles to transcend to console (also available on PC) but more importantly, Defiance is a transmedia gaming experience closely knit in with its sci-fi series counterpart. Trion Worlds have converted the SyFy series to a third-person shooter RPG with all the depth of story-telling sci-fi fans have enjoyed for so long, but also the dynamic versatility to incorporate key storylines into the video game. The concept seems brilliant but does it work in practice? View the full article »
The Tomb Raider series has been looting the hearts of gamers since 1993 when busty English archaeologist Lara Croft stepped onto the artefact hunting scene in her figure hugging tank top and all too revealing short shorts. It was a different time back then as her adolescent male fans rallied behind her overly sexualized appearance. Although her cup size grew in subsequent titles, her fan base diminished as Tomb Raider became less about its namesake of raiding tombs and more about fan service. View the full article »
The Atelier series has been churning out titles for the better part of sixteen years and during that time, not only has it amassed a huge range of JRPGs to enjoy but a cult-like following in the process. The latest title to adorn the Atelier name is Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk. Unlike previous Atelier games, Ayesha is an all-new Atelier outing with new characters and an alchemy hook this time around. Despite the heart-felt efforts, Ayesha falls short due to a lack of refinement and questionable design elements.
He’s torn through rival armies as a Spartan general, spilled the blood of his own family whilst under the influence of Ares, formed and broken allegiances with the gods of Olympus before bringing his own legend to a dramatic close in the seminal God of War 3. Now Kratos takes us back to the beginning to experience his first big adventure as he faces the brutality of the Furies – a trio of sisters known for their skewed sense of morality and torturous methods. We’ve come to understand his ambitions pretty well over the years with a heavy helping of main games, handheld outings and high-def re-releases, but is God of War: Ascension an adventure too much for this surly anti-hero? View the full article »
For me, 2013 has been a rather dull year in video gaming, as there has yet to be enough games that pique my interest. While there are certainly some franchises that focus on capitalizing on popular demand more than the gamers’ experience, Bioshock, in its two previous games, seems more intent to captivate the player’s attention and imagination with more than just gimmicks. With a rocky road to release for Bioshock: Infinite, one begins to wonder if it will affect the overall quality of the product.
The Half-Life series is one of the most successful video game series in gaming history, having everything from aliens, futuristic police states and mysterious agents. However, many gamers will only be familiar with later installments of the game and would have missed out on where it all started, where a physicist named Gordon Freeman is unwittingly launched into an extra-terrestrial catastrophe in a remote research facility…
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a continuation of the highly acclaimed Ultimate Ninja Storm series by CyberConnect2. Beginning back to 2003 with the original Ultimate Ninja titles on the PlayStation 2, the series evolved into the re-branded Ultimate Ninja Storm series for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. So with a fourth title for the current console generation (the third being last year’s Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations), is it more of the same or something entirely new?
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 is one of those games I really want to be amazing. Tecmo Koei’s Musou (aka. Dynasty Warriors) style gameplay with the over-the-top violence of Fist of the North Star seems like a perfect one-two combination but the final product leaves much to be desired when compared against the Dynasty Warriors flagship series. Ken’s Rage 2 is a step in the right direction, but perhaps just too small of a footstep unfortunately.
