'Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics' has pacing problems and could have used more of the Lovecraftian mythos.
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Going Hands-On with ‘Just Cause 4’ and More at New York Comic-Con
New York Comic-Con again proves itself a good option to check out upcoming games including 'Just Cause 4,' 'Kingdom Hearts III,' and the updated 'Resident Evil 2.'
Read More »PC Videogame Review: ‘Phantom Doctrine’
This turn-based tactical Cold War spy thriller, a stealthy take on the XCOM formula, delivers a rich and deep experience that is incredibly satisfying.
Read More »PC Videogame Review: ‘Insane Robots’
'Insane Robots' from Playniac is a very neat concept and a game that is fun to play, but lacks long-term staying power, mostly due, unfortunately, to its elimination of CCG mechanics.
Read More »PC Videogame Review: Antigraviator
Though technologically outstanding, with truly amazing speeds and pace, this futuristic racer using the Unity engine lacks the magic of 'Wipeout' and delivers only an average experience.
Read More »PAX East 2018 Preview: ‘Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age’
From what I saw in the extended demo at PAX East, this game really tries to break the mold and get more of a mainstream North American audience interested.
Read More »PAX East Video Game Preview: ‘Phantom Doctrine’
I cannot wait to dig into this game and create my own cold war spy empire to counter the evil of the world.
Read More »PAX East 2018 Videogame Preview: ‘Defector’ for Oculus Rift
One of the better Virtual Reality games in recent years was Wilson’s Heart from Twisted Pixel. It was an immersive terrific experience from a developer that was previously only known for 2D action games. This year they will be releasing a new game for the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Platform …
Read More »PAX East 2018 Videogame Preview: ‘Dauntless’
'Dauntless' was a lot of fun to experience with others, and the Open Beta finally launching on May 24 will be a great boost to the in-game population. The title oozes with personality and over the last year has gone a long way towards making me excited to experience more of this game.
Read More »PAX East 2018: Indie Games at PAX, Part 3: ‘Antigraviator’ and ‘Insane Robots’
Visually striking and with plenty of raw speed, the 'Wipeout'-like 'Antigraviator' impressed me at PAX East. 'Insane Robots' proved to be incredibly interesting and just plain fun.
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