Evolve Review

Hunt, Kill, Repeat


Turtle Rock Studios is a developer already much beloved for the Left 4 Dead series, a set of games that really pushed forward the concept of cooperative multiplayer. With Evolve, Turtle Rock looks to push cooperative multiplayer even further with an ambitious 4 vs. 1 match style. At full disclosure, I’m not very good at this type of game. Normally, I tend to stick to playing single-player titles (an option that Evolve allows). However, Evolve’s concept really excited me: a huge, nearly unstoppable monster versus a squad of hunters, high stakes, the thrill of the hunt. These ideas were enough to venture from my comfort zone into the realm of multiplayer gaming (which is definitely how the game deserves to be played). Was Evolve everything I hoped it would be? Did I have a great time? In short, the answer is yes, though a few shortcomings will likely prevent it from evolving into the most dominant game of 2015.

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Ubisoft Determined To Not Delay Any 2015 Games

Ubisoft’s CEO, Yves Guillemot, has stated that Ubisoft’s studios are working closer to ensure that delays will not happen as often as they have in the past Continue reading Ubisoft Determined To Not Delay Any 2015 Games

Aaron and Lucy Dominate Round One of MONG Plays Mario Kart 8

Last weekend Courtney and Erika found out the hard way that they were no match for the likes of Aaron and Lucy in Mario Kart 8.  Watch as they get stomped over and over! Continue reading Aaron and Lucy Dominate Round One of MONG Plays Mario Kart 8

Fire Emblem 25th Anniversary Concert Announced

Looks like The Legend of Zelda won’t be the only Nintendo franchise to get the live concert treatment. Strategy RPG series Fire Emblem turns 25 this year, and in celebration, developer Intelligent Systems is holding an anniversary concert. Continue reading Fire Emblem 25th Anniversary Concert Announced

Should a Game’s Length Determine Its Price?

On this episode of Quick Time Event, the team discussed the top that has light the internet ablaze the past few days – whether or not a game’s length should determine its worth.  The game specifically in question is The Order: 1886.  So, what do you think?  Is a game’s length the only factor to consider when purchasing a game? Continue reading Should a Game’s Length Determine Its Price?