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…
Matt Western
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.
Game Review: Unpredictability sets ‘Far Cry 3′ apart
A wise man once said, “Randomness is what makes a game fun.” He said that years before “Far Cry 3″ came out and he…
Arcade match-up: ‘Super Stardust HD’ vs. ‘Geometry Wars 2′
If you were to ask me what my undying game is — what game, no matter how old or tired it may become…
Game Review: Gluttony for punishment in ‘XCOM: Enemy Unknown’
I’ve never understood why someone would stay in an abusive relationship, or why a cadet would yell, “Thank you, sir! May I have another?”…
Price of gaming: The deflation of video games
Your parents, your girlfriend or even your bank account may complain that video games cost too much. But if you think for a second…
Game review: ‘Hitman: Absolution’ refreshing, logical gameplay
It’s been six years since video game developer IO Interactive released “Hitman: Blood Money,” and now the iconic Agent 47 is back with his…
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