DLC Review: Tempest Pack

I hate it when DLC for a game comes out, and you’re offered like 3 different things for 10 or 15 dollars a piece. Granted, most of the content at that price is associated with full retail games, but it is still way too much to pay nonetheless. The people over at Vector Unit, creators of Hydro Thunder Hurricane for the XBLA, understand this problem, and have decided to give players a little more bang for their buck with their “Tempest Pack”. Is there content on offer here to justify the price of admission?, find out more after the jump. (more…)

Vid Review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

 “ Lara Croft at her BEST!” (A) – Jeffrey d

Review: Comic Jumper The Adventures of Captain Smiley

The same company that brought you XBLA hits The Maw and Splosion Man are releasing their third XBLA title, Comic Jumper. Twisted Pixel returns to the scene with the newly acquired comic book hero…oops, I meant to say joke of a hero. (more…)

Review: Space Invaders Infinity Gene

When the game first started, it had the feel and taste of the original Space Invaders game; black and white screen and the basic vector graphics used in the original. Soon after that intro level, the game evolved into this 2D/3D version, where you’re allowed to fly all over the screen to shoot down the aliens. Space Invaders Infinity Gene brings back the classic feel of Space Invaders but with a Bit.Trip and Ikaruga feel. (more…)

Review: Sonic Adventure

At one time or another, I’m sure all of us have heard the phrase “some things get better with age”, that is not the case with the re-release of Sonic Adventure to XBLA. Instead of being something that will remind us of the good old days, it just further explains why Sonic has never really faired well in the third dimension. SA is a completely broken experience from start to finish. This really is a shame because Sonic is my favorite video game mascot of all time, and he has been treated rather unfairly in recent years. (more…)

Night of the Living…Plants?

Popcap games is one of my favorite developers because they have a way of taking a simple concept, and end up making it so addicting to the point in which if I have things to do during the day, chances are they will have to wait until tomorrow. Peggle, Zuma, Chuzzle, and Bookworm are all awesome titles in their own way, and now that another entry from this developer, Plants vs. Zombies has arrived on XBLA, you just knew that I was going to check it out. Tower Defense games are a dime a dozen, but there’s something about this one that peaks my interest. Maybe it’s the sense of humor, or the odd setup of pitting something full of life against something deader than a doornail, who knows. After checking out the trial version of this unique title, all I can say is this, where have you been my whole life? (more…)

Limbo : Spoilars!!cast

Mr.B4, and host Jeffrey break down Limbo and all of its under-tones.  If you’ve played the game – which you SHOULD have already – listen on and enjoy!

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First Impressions: Monday Night Combat

When I think of a shooter based on a game show, the first thing that pops into my head is the arcade classic Smash TV. Now take that concept, mix it with Team Fortress 2′s character classes, and you’ve got Monday Night Combat. Just got the chance to check out the trial version, and wanted to share my initial thoughts on it with all of you. (more…)

Review: Limbo

Very few games nowadays completely suck you into the experience to the point in which nothing else in the real world tends to matter that much. That is the case with Limbo, a puzzle platformer unlike any other in terms of style, presentation, and overall gameplay experience. Creative thinking, problem solving, and strategic planning will put even the most experienced players skills to the test here. Get those thinking caps ready, cause it’s time to jump into a world unlike any other. (more…)

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition Review

Inventive control mechanics and bizarre art direction are all it takes to knock me out. I have the lumps to prove it. (more…)

Pax Preview: Limbo

The next game that I wanted to talk to you guys about was quite possibly one of the most unique XBLA titles that I played at Pax East, Limbo. It combines the simple elements of a platformer and puzzler, but sets itself apart from the mold by how the audio and visual aesthetics of it really engross the player into the overall experience. The 6 years that it took the people over at PlayDead studios to finish this game seems well worth the wait. (more…)

Pax Preview: Military Madness Nectaris

Since Jeff, Mike, and myself have played so many games at Pax East this year, we figured that it’s only fair to give you a first look at some of them. I think the first one that I will talk to you guys about is Military Madness Nectaris. The main reason why this is my first Pax preview is because the game just debuted on Wiiware this week, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it with all of you. (more…)

Week in Review: Feb.21-27, 2010

Topics: Aliens VS Predator, Fret Nice, Crap of Defense, Puzzlegeddon, & P.B Winterbottom

Intro music performed by “Incubus” off their album “Make yourself”
Outro music performed by “Bilithic” off their album “empire”

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Review: Fret Nice

Not only has Fret Nice developer Pieces Interactive prove they can put together an inventive and fun platforming title, they’ve also proved they aren’t afraid of trying something different. Busting out the ol’ plastic guitar to play a platforming game sounds like a lot more fun than it really is, but that doesn’t mean the game falls short of being “purchase-worthy”. (more…)

Week in Review: Jan.31-Feb.13, 2010

It has been a few weeks since the guys have gotten together to talk games. And it just so happens that community member, Pimp/Dark Method 10K, has come to take the whole WiR episode over. He had guns. Lots of em!

Topics include:

- Stoked: Big Air Edition
- Bittos+
- Drawn to life: The next chapter
- NBA 2K10
- Blood Bowl
- Army of Two: The 40th Day
- Mass Effect 2

Intro & Outro music selection performed by “A Wilhelm Scream” off their album “Ruiner”.

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