The one thing I wanted to do as a kid is play Warhammer. In addition to being a table-top tactical war game, it also had those cool figurines you had to paint. You could also construct the battlefield if you wanted. It seemed really cool, but I couldn’t afford the figurines (cue the violins). So… Read More »
I respect the bird that will fill my tummy on Turkey Day. Here are some other birds I respect: 1. Chocobo: They’re smart, fast, uses magic and will kick ass when you need them to. Respect or be clawed. 2. Cuccos (Zelda “chickens”). Hold onto their talons and fly short distances. They also swim. I… Read More »
XBOX1: Hello, Dave. Dave: Hello, Xbox. XBOX1: I like your new hair cut. Dave: Thanks, Xbox. XBOX1: What would you like to do today? Dave: Nothing, today. I’m just going to read a book. XBOX1: A book? What would you like to read? Dave: No worries. I’ve got one right here. XBOX1: I can find… Read More »
When you have a magic cow, you milk it for all it’s worth. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed has been an udder gold mine, and the brand will be brought to your iPhone and iPad on December 5th for $4.99. Assassin’s Creed Pirates is a naval combat game. You take a ship, build it, crew it, and… Read More »
Here are some of the more interesting voices in video game blogging. Check it out. Mattie Brice’s Alternate Ending: Independent voice of an independent gamer, designer, critic, writer and activist. Wolf’s Gaming Blog: The Wolf does the research so you don’t have to. Just Another Video Game Blog: Interesting takes on both retro and new.… Read More »
Both Xbox One and Playstation Four are out and for me, it’s a no-brainer. Xbox all the way. Is it the exclusive titles, or the functionality, or the controller? Nope. Kinect, Xbox Live, Halo? Nope. Brand loyalty? Nope. Xbox, Xbox, Xbox. Here’s my reason, and it’s one I’m ashamed to admit. Playstation is Japanese. Last… Read More »
I just finished watching Gamespot’s Ryse: Son of Rome gameplay and here’s how the five-minute video breaks down: 0:01 – Marius runs. 0:30 – He runs some more. 0:45 – He fights skinny guy with Mohawk. 0:55 – He fights fat guy with mullet. 1:11 – He fights skinny guy with Mohawk. 1:30 – He… Read More »
I’ve watched Lord of the Rings: The Twin Towers in its entirety at least three times, and the climactic battle at the end of the film, about a dozen. Today’s launch of The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm’s Deep expansion reminded me I hadn’t watched that battle in a while so I hit up… Read More »
Last year’s Kickstarter darling, Ouya, is taking a stab at Black Friday with its limited 16GB console available now for preorder at $129. It’s normally $100, 8GB, and black. The limited edition console is white. The question is, “Who cares?” How many people know what Ouya is anyway? Okay, we’ll start with the 63 thousand… Read More »
Naughty Dog’s teaser-trailer for the fourth Uncharted game features a heavy revenge theme. The 60 second video glides over a mograph eighteenth-century map of Madagascar with a narration by actor Todd Stashwick. Here’s the transcription: “Some chains can never be broken. I lost fifteen years buried alive, erased. You left me rotting in that hellhole… Read More »