GO Team is onto something. They got to the core of Hitman, but I wasn’t sure how distilling down Tomb Raider would turn out. I figured it would be too slow or other turn-based issues would get in the way of it actually feeling like Tomb Raider. Before the end of the first stage it… Continue reading
I missed out on the absurdity that was Just Cause 2 so when I saw Just Cause 3 demoed at E3 last summer, I said, “Holy shit, infinite C4?” Then I said, “I will not miss out again.” This isn’t the best game I’ve ever played. It isn’t the prettiest, it’s not the shooting-est, it’s… Continue reading
Justin deals with some newer space invaders and doesn’t know what to make of Nintendo or Square Enix. Coop is all about Indie Game: The Movie Special Edition, just like Phil Fish planned. Plus trading card rules. Top Video Game Podcast of the Week – The interactive weekly gaming updates show featuring the games of… Continue reading
It’s happening, folks! We just hit May, but the storm of awesome movies is fast approaching and it starts with Iron Man 3. This usually means that gamers can expect the usual product placement of soda cans, fast food and rushed tie-in video games. Like death, taxes and split-second bathroom urges, this is inevitable. What’s… Continue reading
I’ve always wanted to love Tomb Raider. When I bought my PlayStation, I stocked up on the first three adventures of Miss Lara Croft and her tomb stories. However, I never found myself hooked or willing to overcome the control hurdles I faced amidst the temptation of exploring. It wasn’t until Legend that I completed a… Continue reading
The game industry’s Spring flavored double gut punch landed its second blow this week as GDC floated all kinds of interesting backstories that wanna-be flies on the wall like me can’t get enough of. I don’t know about you, but I could listen to the stories about alternative versions of Dante, how bunnies were almost… Continue reading
Acceptance is something that all humans desire, but sometimes getting bad vibes from a large group of peers hints at a deeper problem. Is having millions of friends worth changing your affiliation in life, or is a strict screening of relationships the more difficult but ultimately safer choice? Ethan was really excited to venture to… Continue reading
The Last Story was recently released and being the last game I’ll ever buy for the Wii it has me a little nostalgic for all the promise the Wii failed to deliver on at the beginning of its life cycle. But what I’ve really been doing is trying to soak up all the information I… Continue reading
If there was ever an aspect of gaming that was most likely to leave an impression, I’d argue that the #1 answer would be the soundtracks. A game’s music can speak volumes about its tone, world and characters. Some of gaming’s best soundtracks can easily stick with you for years or even a lifetime. That… Continue reading
When I first saw the new Hitman: Absolution trailer (below) I was a bit underwhelmed. I didn’t like it. It didn’t draw me in to the game. Nothing about it stood out that says, “This game is different from the rest beyond the main character – Agent 47.” Now much of the internet is outraged by… Continue reading
Cheap and Dirty Gamer is taking a small break from being “crazy cheap” and to head more in the direction of “pretty cheap” to bring you a very important message about zombies. All Zombies Must Die! Seriously. It’s pretty convenient that my important message also happens to be the name of this week’s game, but such a coincidental occurrence… Continue reading
I’m being honest when I say I didn’t anticipate ever wanting to play Deus Ex: Human Revolution. I never played the first, heard the second sucked and frankly thought a cyber-punk world full of cybernetic enhancement and dirty little secrets was the last thing to ever interest a guy like me. I tend to like… Continue reading