The Walking Dead: – A New Frontier, the latest season to the series from Telltale, simultaneously continues the story that has been crafted over two seasons while introducing a cluster of compelling characters. With the inaugural episode, “Ties That Bind Part I”, Telltale creates a new dynamic for the players to engage with, all the while improving on the best parts of the series.
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10tons Ltd.’s latest game, Spellspire, challenges players in a typical word game, but throws in some light RPG mechanics into the mix. With an assortment of enemies to defeat, and a variety of levels to complete, Spellspire is a good experience for “Word Wizards” to explore. Continue reading Spellspire Review
Marvel’s original Guardians of the Galaxy film was the snarky adrenaline shot that the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed. With a colorful cast of assholes brandishing hearts of gold, the team stood as a gateway into the wacky and wonderful reaches of the entertainment juggernaut’s bizarre universe. Telltale’s take on the swashbuckling antiheroes is heavily inspired by their movie counterparts and gives players intimate access to an established team in the aftermath of a massive, improbable victory. When this many egos are stitched together, their fabric is a labyrinth that is a joy to navigate, and Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode 1 sets up an irreverent adventure with a surprisingly emotional underbelly.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch is the nitro-filled version compared to the original game on Wii U. With the fan favorite Battle Mode making a triumphant return, all the DLC included, and several new playable characters, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is right at home on Nintendo Switch.
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Yes, people collect toys. That has been true since the dawn of nerdom. Some collectors — myself included — even create scenes in which to display these toys. For this special breed of collector, Extreme-Sets has a sweet new line of pop-up backdrops. Shall we take a look at another one? Continue reading Power Up Your Mega Man Collection With Extreme-Sets’ Command Station Diorama
The very first Outlast preceded to scare the socks off whoever dared play it. The massive success of the survival horror game led to fans begging for more. With a tall task in order Red Barrels set off giving us a beautifully crafted second installment, Outlast 2. Continue reading Outlast 2 Review
Have you ever thought what life’s perspective would be as an ant? What about that feeling of an alien planet floating through space? Or maybe a turd skimming the earth? Everything challenges players to control the Universe while simultaneously challenges them to rethink their outlook of the Universe itself.
Sony San Diego’s latest entry in its annualized baseball sim series, MLB The Show 17, looked to improve on several of the previous year’s shortcomings as well as bringing some new ideas to America’s favorite pastime; and boy did they knock it out the park.
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Six months after release, the first of three expansions for Mafia III has arrived. It promises a new fast and furious adventure for Lincoln Clay, but it wraps up a little too fast. Continue reading Mafia III: Faster, Baby! Review
With every Nintendo console launch comes a bevy of games seeking to validate whatever unique functionality the game-maker has packed into its new machine. The N64 had Super Mario 64. The Wii had Wii Sports. The Wii U arguably never found its “Aha!” moment, which is one of many reasons why the console failed. Thankfully, the Switch did not have to wait long for developers to capitalize on its appealing features. While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is proof of concept for incredible, console quality gaming on the go, Snipperclips – cut it out together! has a similar impact for Switch’s phenomenal multiplayer potential.
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