I really, really wanted to like this one. I must be honest and say that I hesitated to write this review. I hesitated because many people have fond memories of point ‘n click adventures games made by Ron Gilbert. In fact, many people say that his past games Maniac Mansion and The Secret of Monkey … Continue reading Thimbleweed Park Review
Japanese Games on Xbox: Part 3
The Xbox One started with a terrible Japanese games lineup but things are looking up. As with most things, it is oftentimes hard to follow success with more success. So it was with the Xbox One. With the Xbox 360, Microsoft went toe-to-toe with Sony in the console race and very nearly came out on … Continue reading Japanese Games on Xbox: Part 3
What Remains of Edith Finch Review
All in the family. Imagine, for a moment, your childhood house and all the people who lived in it. Now, imagine that they all died in tragic ways and, instead of moving their stuff out, their bedrooms were kept the way they were, sealed, and peepholes were drilled into the doors. And on top of … Continue reading What Remains of Edith Finch Review
An Xbox Renaissance
Is Microsoft’s gaming house finally in order? Author’s Note: This week I was supposed to post Part 3 of the Japanese games on Xbox series. E3 happened, however, and has forced me to change gears a little bit. So please enjoy this slight detour. Back during the sixth generation of video game consoles, I was … Continue reading An Xbox Renaissance
E3 2018 Special Edition
Well, E3 2018 is over but that doesn’t mean the excitement is! There were many announcements and conferences this year but I will not be recapping all that was said and done. If you want extensive coverage of all the festivities, I recommend checking out the YouTube channels over at ProJared, BeatEmUps, or Colin’s Last … Continue reading E3 2018 Special Edition
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
