Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review

Jensen didn’t ask for this…but he sure takes care of it. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place two years after the cataclysmic events of 2011’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution (also an excellent game). You get to experience firsthand the consequences of the infamous Aug Incident. For those who don’t know, the Aug Incident was when, … Continue reading Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review →

Japanese Games on Xbox: Part 2

The Xbox 360 proves that a strong start does not mean a strong finish. Last week we looked at Japanese support on the OG Xbox platform. This week is the Xbox 360’s turn. What the Xbox lacked in JRPG’s (Japanese role-playing games), the Xbox 360 more than made up for it. There were not many … Continue reading Japanese Games on Xbox: Part 2 →

Minit Review

A delightfully charming, simple game well worth your time. I first heard about Minit courtesy of the great Jim Sterling (thank God for him). I couldn't be happier that it was brought to my attention as it is a fantastic little gem. It served as a nice palette cleanser from big budget AAA games. As … Continue reading Minit Review →

Japanese Games on Xbox : Part 1

Author's Note: This isn't an exhaustive account of the history of Japanese games on the Xbox platform but rather an examination of the ebbs and flows of support coming from Japan to Xbox. I hope you find it informative and illustrative of Xbox's current situation. This post will cover the OG Xbox while Xbox 360 … Continue reading Japanese Games on Xbox : Part 1 →

Rise of the Tomb Raider Review

Lara Croft returns for a trip to the frozen wastes of Siberia. Author’s Note: I played the base game with the DLC Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch. It included an area called the Wicked Vale that is not present in the base game but contains the same basic gameplay. Set not long after … Continue reading Rise of the Tomb Raider Review →

E3 2018 Predictions: The Big Three Edition

Whoever said Christmas comes only once a year obviously did not like video games. Author’s Note: As the title implies, this post will only focus on my predictions for the so-called big three; a.k.a. the three console manufacturers, a.k.a. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. Microsoft: It is no secret that Microsoft is substantially behind Sony in … Continue reading E3 2018 Predictions: The Big Three Edition →

The Longest Five Minutes Review

A modern JRPG searching for the magic of the classics. The Longest Five Minutes has a simple enough premise. At the outset, our heroes find themselves face-to-face with the final boss: the infamous Demon King. But lo and behold our main character is struck with amnesia, the most rampant disease among video game characters. And … Continue reading The Longest Five Minutes Review →