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Games
Like any other forms of popular media, video games have their icons. Mario, Gordon Freeman, Pacman, Duke Nukem and most definitely Lara Croft. Ever since she made her debut in…
Review: SimCity
There is something really fascinating about watching an active ant colony. Seeing those little insects live out their little lives, constantly in motion as they create a proper habitat out…
Review: Mark of the ninja
Has there ever been a prepubescent boy that did NOT want to be a ninja? The reality of being a merciless assassin bound by an inhuman code has never been…
Review: X-Com Enemy Unknown
Every game developer of note has a signature style. Much like every movie director or author does. Firaxis has a rather unique one. In my opinion, they are the masters…
Review: Darksiders 2
In many ways, the original Darksiders was a pleasant surprise to me. The comparisons to God of War did not exactly get me excited about the game and the hack…
Review: The Darkness 2
If you really think about it, there should be a lot more games based on comics. The suspension of disbelief that is required to enjoy either of the two media…
Review: Max Payne 3
Reviving an old franchise is always tricky. There is a fine line to walk between staying true to an existing property and bringing something fresh to the table. Usually this…
Review: Diablo 3
My index finger is beginning to cramp. At least it feels like it is. For the last three hours, I have done nothing but test my mouse and said finger…
Review: Mass Effect 3
RPGs are probably the hardest type of game to design. The sheer number of permutations and combinations that go into skills, character balance, player choice and consequences must make it…
Review: Battlefield 3
If your childhood was anything like mine, you would remember hours upon hours of playing “army” as a kid. It’s amazing what a kid’s imagination can conjure with the help…
