Esteban Cuevas, Preview, Video Games

Mafia III Gamescom 2015 Preview

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The Mafia series is one that has always revolved around the idea of family. Whether it’s Tommy Angelo from the first game trying to protect his wife and child or Vito Scaletta working for the mob to help his mother and sister out of debt, family has been a cornerstone of the series’ stories. The upcoming Mafia III is no different but that’s where the similarities end, as developer Hanger 13 aims to take the franchise into a new and diverse direction. Continue reading Mafia III Gamescom 2015 Preview →

Jordan Loeffler, Mobile, PC, PlayStation, Review, Video Games, Xbox

Game of Thrones: A Nest of Vipers Review

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SNAKES… I HATE SNAKES

If you weren’t expecting Game of Thrones Episode Five: A Nest of Vipers to ramp up the action, then you’ve clearly not spent enough time in Westeros. As the penultimate episode of the season, Episode Five finally shows just how far some Forresters will go in order to defeat their enemies. While Telltale Games chose to give certain characters a bit more screen-time than others, it seemed warranted in order to build to a finale to rival the first episode of the season.

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Darius Purse, News, Video Games, Xbox

Lara Croft Switches From Stealth to Exploration in Gamescom Demo

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Excited for more Lara Croft action, but didn’t get a chance to make it to Gamescom last week to see the new footage firsthand?  No worries.  Microsoft has you covered with the release of the Rise of the Tomb Raider demo that was shown off at the convention.  Continue reading Lara Croft Switches From Stealth to Exploration in Gamescom Demo →

Esteban Cuevas, Nintendo, PC, PlayStation, Review, Video Games

Legend of Kay Anniversary Review

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MEDIOCRITY ISN’T THE WAY

Some games are like a fine wine – only gets better with age. Other games are like a carton of milk – after a couple of weeks, it’s already spoiled. Legend of Kay Anniversary is the 10 year re-release of a PlayStation 2 game that doesn’t stand the test of time. Although it’s clear that there are elements of the game that seem fun for its time period, nearly every aspect of Legend of Kay feels too antiquated and old to hold most gamers interest for very long. Continue reading Legend of Kay Anniversary Review →

Lukas Anderson, PC, PlayStation, Review, Xbox

Tales from the Borderlands Episode Three: Catch A Ride Review

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“SIT DOWN, SHUT UP, AND PAY ATTENTION”

WARNING: SPOILERS FOLLOW FOR BORDERLANDS 2, TALES FROM THE BORDERLANDS EPISODE ONE, AND TALES FROM THE BORDERLANDS EPISODE TWO.

Many people thought that a Borderlands game not focused on totally badass vault hunters wouldn’t be any good; they were oh so wrong. The latest installment of Telltale Games’s Tales from the Borderlands continues the antics of the past two episodes and promises more to come with gripping new developments.

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Adam Leonard, Jordan Loeffler, Myles Farrington, Podcast, Video, Video Games

MONG Podcast 89 | Is it Konami’s Destiny to Close Down?

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Through rain, sleet, snow and hail, we’ll deliver the MONG Podcast to you every week. Unfortunately, we had to deal with technical issues, which is arguably the worst. Regardless, the cast had a time talking about The Taken King and the changes it will bring to Destiny, the massive influx of Gamescom news and so much more. Including the unfortunate situation over at Konami. Join us for the amazing times at the MONG Podcast! Continue reading MONG Podcast 89 | Is it Konami’s Destiny to Close Down? →