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Brett McLeod
June 4, 2013
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Review – Silas Grieves for Nobody

Call of Juarez is a name that’s been associated with mediocrity and, at least on my radar, has generally been overlooked. With the recent buzz, I knew I had to check out Call of Juarez: Gunslinger simply to see why this game has been recognized at all, knowing full well that the series was not necessarily top-notch. It’s fair to say that among the dime-a-dozen first person shooters, this game stands out, and is one of the more interesting Westerns that [...]

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Matthew Kim
June 3, 2013
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Rush Bros. Review – Not So Fast

I like platformers. You can get addicted to the rhythm of a level and simply follow its natural course of action. Crafting a great platformer is always one part controls and one part level design. Platformers are about composition and flow, and without them a platformer can never feel as tuned as it should. Pretty descriptions aside, platformers should be constructed in a way that’s as seamlessly enjoyable as possible. Rush Bros is an indie platformer that relies on bright [...]

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Mike Eaton
May 31, 2013
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Company of Heroes 2 ‘More Than Tanks’ Trailer Released

Sometimes it’s just not enough to say ‘Tanks’… Hands-down, one of my most anticipated titles of 2013 is Relic Entertainment’s Company of Heroes 2. It is the follow up to their 2006 original, which is widely considered to be one of the absolute best Real Time Strategy games ever made. The original’s mix of World War II battles and scenarios with classic RTS resource management is not only thrilling, but also incredibly accessible to newcomers, and so far the sequel [...]

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Mike Eaton
May 31, 2013
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Surgeon Simulator 2013 LTTP Review – Cray’s Anatomy

One time back when I was in my early twenties, my best friend and I were walking through one of the libraries at our university. As a group of people were studying, he loudly told me that he wanted to be a surgeon. I asked him, “Why? So you can make lots of money?” He replied, “No. So I can have a license to KILL!” I’ve always dreamed about a game coming out that is as straight-up bonkers as my [...]

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Review – Playing with Dragons

Last week, I wrote up the preview of the Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes beta. For those wanting an in depth look at the new systems, check out the preview. Now that I’ve happened to spend a few too many hours with the final build, we can finally attach a review score to this hybrid of Civilization and Final Fantasy Tactics and see what went right and what went wrong. Let’s find out how legendary this expansion really is.

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Mike Eaton
May 24, 2013
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Dungeon Hearts LTTP Review – Carpal Tunnel Crawler

The sweet spot of game design is being able to tap into that part of the brain where instant gratification meets compulsion to push forward. It is this simple, yet delicate, balance that is right in the wheelhouse of puzzle games, particularly those on mobile devices. Games with easy-to-pick-up mechanics like Bejeweled, Peggle, or even Tetris are accessible to anyone, but provide endless challenge and replayability once they get you hooked. Bejeweled in particular is an example of a ‘Match [...]

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Mike Eaton
May 17, 2013
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Anomaly 2 Review – On the Road Again

The premise of the Anomaly games is so simple that it’s a wonder it hadn’t been executed before. Anomaly: Warzone Earth took the iOS staple of Tower Defense and turned it inside out; having you play as the attack force whose job is to maintain a constant onslaught and push through enemy defenses. Essentially, this game helped create a sub-genre on its own; Tower Offfense! Anomaly 2 takes place a number of years after the first title and even though [...]

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Mike Eaton
May 14, 2013
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Ready, Set, Twerk! – Rush Bros. Coming to Steam May 24th

One of my favorite things to do is insinuate music I like into games. The format itself is designed to provide a singular experience to every player, so the addition of music only accentuates that. Games like Audiosurf allow you to integrate gameplay with your iTunes library, creating an endlessly replayable experience that is adjustable depending on whatever is coming up on your playlist. With the upcoming Rush Bros., XYLA Entertainment has taken this concept and thrown it into a [...]

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Mike Eaton
May 11, 2013
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Zack Zero Review – Raygun Origins

Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and enjoy a video game in all its big, dumb glory. I enjoy a mature, gripping story as much as the next person, but games like Zack Zero exist to clear the palate and bring you some instant gratification. Nothing says ‘video game’ quite like this title; a 2D/3D science fiction sidescroller, in which you play as the titular hero who runs, jumps, shoots, burns, freezes, and blasts his way through a variety [...]

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Beta Preview

Last year Stardock released a very interesting little game with Elemental: Fallen Enchantress. The idea was to merge two of the biggest strategy options in the tactical SRPG and empire building simulation. Bold choice to say the least as both genres are notorious for sucking away hours of your life. As a tactical SRPG fan, the game has certainly been some good fun to spend the last few weeks previewing. On May 22nd they are planning on expanding Fallen Enchantress [...]