Video Game Review: “South Park: The Stick of Truth”
There are many answers to the question: What is “South Park: the Stick of Truth”? The best answer, however, is it’s the best licensed…
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Matt Western’s “Gaming Squared” Episode 3
Matt Western’s podcast trivia show gets goofy with an all-roommate episode. Join us as three friends talk nonsense and play games about video game…
Gaming Squared: A new podcast about video games
Grand Central Magazine is proud to introduce a brand new podcast from the mind of writer Matt Western. The description reads: “Each week four…
Video Game Review: “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag” is a return-to-form for the franchise
“Assassin’s Creed,” more than any other game franchise, is the perfect example of hit-or-miss gaming. The first in the franchise was good, but it…
Video Game Review: “Outlast” is an unnerving good time
Tired of your underwear not having any pee stains? Have you been getting too much sleep? Do you want to jump at the slightest…
Game Review: ‘Bioshock: Infinite’ a gorgeous carbon copy
Games that combine story and gameplay seamlessly are rare and something to be treasured. Games in which the gameplay, story, characters, sound and visuals…
Game Review: Futuristic ‘Crysis 3′ old and familiar
“Crysis 3″ is a gorgeous game and being able to customize a player’s gun simply by holding “select” is completely ingenious. Now that we’ve…
Game Review: ‘Tomb Raider’ trades objectification for empowerment
Photo credit: PSU.com Since 1996, gaming character Lara Croft has been either the epitome or a parody of female objectification in video games. Her…
Game Review: Stunning visuals, stunting pacing in ‘Revengeance’
The one word that encapsulates “Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance” in its entirety: schizophrenic. It has moments of absolute mastery as well as absolute drudgery….
Game Review: ‘Dead Space 3′ terrifyingly impotent
The “Dead Space” series started out as a pure survival horror game and with each successive installment the horror was muddled with more and more action, and the third installment is no exception.