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Starhawk Review – Glitch Cat

Alexandro Rios — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:26:41 +0000

Despite it’s weak story, Starhawk excels at everything else it sets out to achieve. It provides a unique, robust multiplayer component, filled with original ideas and unique gameplay. This game has the legs to last in the over-saturated multiplayer market, and those out there who pick it up will not be disappointed.

PS3 RPG Rainbow Moon Releases 45 Final Screenshots

Daav — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:26:21 +0000

Gamesta gets the good news from publisher Eastasiasoft that they've gotten to the final build for old-school isometric RPG, Rainbow Moon. The PS3 exclusive is headed for a June or maybe July release. A batch of 45 screenshots should keep you entertained until then.

3DS Mario Kart Update And 2 Planned Pokémon Apps

Daav — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:24:46 +0000

A system update for Mario Kart 7 on the Nintendo 3DS is making its way to handhelds, fixing some of the games shortcut exploits. Additionally, Big N is planning to bring some Pokémon DS content to 3DS with 2 paid applications for the new handheld.

Prototype 2 Review – Glitch Cat

Alexandro Rios — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:21:10 +0000

At the end of the day, Prototype 2 is a very solid open-world action game. Although the plot is boring and the lack of gameplay variety is evident early on, it’s not really a big issue. Full of explosive action, thrilling combat and the option to go around NYZ and do whatever you want, Radical Entertainment’s newest entry to the series is a bloody good time.

Velocity – PlayStation Mini Review

Kevin — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:20:00 +0000

By developer FuturLab Limited, a new PlayStation Mini games comes in the form of a shoot ‘em up named Velocity. Does this break the standard pattern of shoot ‘em ups or is there some sense of uniqueness to this title?

For the Love of Gaming Podcast Episode 106: Halo Rock Band

4logpc — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:18:31 +0000

Tune into another great edition of the best video game podcast, For the Love of Gaming Podcast.

Chris played some more Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Garrett and Cory played the Torchlight II Beta.

Casey got his hands on the Counter Strike Go Beta.

Ten Minute Topic: Sony E3 2012 Predictions

Sega to shift to a digital focus.

Lego Lord of the Rings coming this October

DSi and DSiXL get price cuts.

Dead Space 3 to feature Co-op?

Internet Explorer rumored to come to Xbox Live.

Planetary Landing In New Prometheus Movie Clip

JustinNXUS — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:34:38 +0000

For those anticipating Ridley Scott's latest film Prometheus, check out the brand new movie clip released by 20th Century Fox depicting a ship landing on the unknown distant planet. The movie features amazing Hollywood talent such as Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, and Charlize Theron. The cast aside, the film is filled with spectacular special effects and atmospheric landscapes from space to extraterrestrial planets. Prometheus is set to release June 8, 2012. Check out the video below.

Extended Four Minute Trailer For The Amazing Spider-Man

JustinNXUS — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:15:47 +0000

Columbia Pictures has released a "super" trailer for the upcoming Spider-Man reboot, featuring over four minutes of character development, action sequences, and a look at Dr. Connors as The Lizard. The Amazing Spider-Man includes an all-star cast line-up with Emma Stone as Gwen Stacey, Rhys Ifans as Dr. Connors, and Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker. The film is scheduled to swing into theaters July 3, 2012. Watch the new trailer below.

Five Reasons Sony is Killing The PS Vita’s Success

Carl Williams — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:01:21 +0000

It is no big secret that Sony is having a hard time getting people to adopt the PS Vita hand held which they have pitted against Nintendo’s 3DS. Nintendo has similar problems with their hand held, which they alleviated by a price drop...

Review: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

Eric Blake — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:17 +0000

Stepping into the world of the Witcher evokes everything that is enjoyable about gritty fantasy. Morally bankrupt Kings, fire breathing dragons, a lush landscape and lots of sex. A niche that Game of Thrones has perfectly filled on television, The Witcher series has more then adequately filled in the video game world. Anyone who has played the first Witcher on computer will notice that there are some impressive tweaks to the gameplay in The Witcher's second incarnation. One of the major changes is the equip screen. In the original, everything was very tiny and you had to really look to discern what you had in your inventory. Now you have a list with a picture, which is easy to read. You can chose to use/equip, compare (if its an equipable item) or inspect to check out stats, uses and value. The fighting has also been tweaked magnificently. The original was somewhat like Dragon Age with the way the player attacked. It was pretty much select fight and then you fight one opponent till they drop (you don't have to but its rather clunky to switch) then select another, with the only difference being the Witcher using timed button presses. Assassin of Kings combat is a different animal completely. You still have the same magical signs as the original, a steel sword for humans and a silver sword for monsters. The difference is that you feel more immersed in the combat with your sword swings, magic spells, and overall control of the characters movements. Another great addition is Dark Mode which is a great challenge to undertake after beating the game. There is an incentive to play Dark Mode as there is unique equipment only available by achieving this difficulty mode. The Witcher feels polished on the console, even though it's been out for a year on PC. While there are some kinks and glitches that come hand in hand with porting to consoles, there is nothing that really affects the overall experience that the Witcher provides on Xbox 360. There honestly hasn't been an action-RPG this addictive since Dark Souls. It's quite an experience. Some great RPGs in recent memory have been Dark Souls and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Both fantastic games but what tips the scale in the Witcher's favor is the story. Considering the wealth of source material, The Witcher was originally an epic book saga in Poland by Andrzej Sapkowski. So far, two novels of the series have come stateside and both are amazing reads. The player starts out the game in the camp of King Foltest who is in the middle of quelling a rebellion where some lords are trying to use two of his bastard children against him. By the way, The Witcher 2 is not for children! Your character Geralt of Riva, The White Wolf, and master Witcher is a total cooze hound, taking many women to bed which is shown in the form of cut scenes that are comparable to softcore porn. Without giving away the amazing storyline, the basis of the game is that Geralt is trying to clear his name because he has been accused of regicide (king slaying). Your decisions ultimately affect the outcome of the game and you will reach a crossroads where you decide which side of the war you will be on, for the non-humans and equality, or against it. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is jaw dropping, beautiful and mesmerizing. The CD Projekt RED crew pulled out all the stops. Even though this is on a six year old machine (Xbox 360), the graphics are still awe inspiring. There are lush landscapes, moss covered ruins, mysterious forests, and majestic castles. The Witcher 2 really has it all. More and more games are becoming more than just games and the Witcher 2 is a perfect example. It's not just a game, it's an experience. Now we just have to wait with bated breath for The Witcher 3 to rear it's epic head.