We all know what makes a video game scary. Some games may scare us more than others, but the canon of the absolute scariest games ever made is gradually becoming more established. However, what makes a title one of the most disturbing horror games ever made? There’s no one thing that makes a horror game truly disturbing. Some are so gory that you begin to wonder if you can physically endure them for much longer....
The Angry Birds Space trailer is more than ambitious, it’s out of this world (a-thank you). Though not the first to take gaming promotion literally into outer space, Rovio worked with NASA and real live astronaut Don Petit to not only describe some of the new mechanics found in the game, but actually demonstrate them on board the International Space Station. Using props chosen from amply available Angry Birds merchandise and a couple things found around the space station, including eggs that come with a “don’t ask” disclaimer (shrug), Petit shows how things work in zero-gravity....
The developers at Ubisoft are no strangers to historical fiction or accuracy, having made the Crusades and the Renaissance come to life in the Assassin’s Creed series. Yet those setting were almost always in the background, providing a place and time for the main characters, not shaping and directing them, and certainly not bending to their will. With Assassin’s Creed 3, that’s all changed. A new setting that will be influencing nearly every facet of the story, and a new hero that may help turn the war in one side’s favor means tackling more than a few touchy subject....
There no question that Assassin’s Creed developers love a good dose of history, and with Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, that means bringing some of the world’s most famous pirates and brigands to life once more. While the newest trailer may not offer much ground-breaking information to those who have already read our own article on the Golden Age of Piracy, but it’s a stunning piece of video nonetheless. With famous names like Calico Jack and Blackbeard - already confirmed to be playing a major role in the game - players with an interest in history may find even more in Black Flag to like....
After months of speculation and rumors, Ubisoft finally decided to make it official and reveal their last-gen Assassin’s Creed title to fans. Titled Assassin’s Creed Rogue, this PS3 and 360 exclusive will put a significant twist on the franchise formula, and will see players charting the icy waters of the North Atlantic circa 1750. Rogue also serves as a perfect counterpoint to Assassin’s Creed Unity, the current-gen AC title set during the French Revolution....
Since BioShock Infinite has been out for over a week now, it’s a pretty safe bet that many players have already finished the game, and are even on their second or third playthroughs. While we wait for the DLC to be released, however, the skyborne city of Columbia is already expanding into other worlds with a brand new floating map inside Minecraft, and the promise of a tabletop game about the different city factions, set alongside the events of the video game....
Despite looking very beautiful, one of the areas where Bungie’s upcoming open world sci-fi shooter Destiny seems be somewhat lacking is the introduction of new ideas. The available classes, for example, amount to a traditional RPG selection of either warrior, mage or rogue, and it’s lucky that the classics never get old because “only you can save mankind” is about as classic as narratives get. Thanks to Bungie hosting a recent press event for Destiny, new details and gameplay footage have been hitting all over the net and we’ve been eagerly combing them to find something to get really excited for....
DmC: Devil May Cry will challenge purists of the series with its all-new take on Dante’s story, but is the reboot a heavenly experience that successfully relaunches the franchise while retaining the series’ trademark action experience? Ninja Theory (makers of Heavenly Sword) took hold of the popular Capcom franchise back in 2010 and faced an onslaught of outraged fans that despised Dante’s new look. Flash-forward three years and things have settled down a bit, after the release of new marketing content and a demo, but for those who are still unsure, let’s put those worries to rest....
The announcement and trailer for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon on April 1st had everyone wondering if it was an April Fools prank, and its funky retro logo didn’t help some from dismissing it entirely. A few days later, new futuristic screenshots surfaced for the game, confirming that it was definitely going to happen just the way it appeared and that it was set in the distant future of 2007, as a quite separate adventure from that of Far Cry 3....
With much focus since Black Friday being placed on hardware sales now that Nintendo’s new console, the Wii U is out, we can’t forget about the software that drives these units. Minecraft, the indie PC sensation which launched a Notch-led empire, has seen similar success on its console debut, while Halo 4 helps the series hit a new milestone. When the original Halo debuted in 2001 it broke records as the fast-selling game of that console generation, with half of Xbox owners purchasing the game alongside the system....
For a free to play game, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft does pretty well for itself, garnering a large amount of support thanks to swathes of positive reviews and a player base from Blizzard’s original Warcraft game, World of Warcraft, that has taken to the title. Combining colourful animations with smart tactics, Hearthstone eschews the usual tedium of card games into something fun that thankfully doesn’t cost a great deal of money....
With the NFL lockout behind us, it’s time to get to the good stuff: furious player trades, fantasy drafts, and best of all Madden NFL 12. Madden has been a longstanding staple – arguably the flagship – of the EA Sports lexicon for quite some time now and, as such, has struggled with providing enough new features and content to warrant a purchase by non-die-hard fans year to year. If you’ve never played a football game or want to get back into Madden, then you definitely should check out this year’s iteration - you’d be foolish not to....
While the Mortal Kombat X promotional tour has been fairly well planned out in terms of timing its character reveals and story mode trailers, every so often new information leaks out ahead of time. Just last week, for example, word of Predator joining the MK roster leaked through Microsoft’s Xbox One store, forcing NetherRealm to confirm the DLC additions for the Kombat Pass. However, many did not notice at the time that those DLC details also included a reference to Liu Kang, who at that point was still not confirmed for the Mortal Kombat X roster....
Today’s video game consoles mimic one another like never before. Video sharing, blu-ray playing, online subscription services, camera operated systems with barely a unique feature between them. With so many apt comparisons to be made, you’d think the modern breed of machine would utterly depend upon its slew of exclusives, and yet their number actually seems to be dwindling. The one exception to this rule is of course the ever-popular racing title, a genre that’s almost entirely composed of console-sponsored exclusives....
No modern gamer needs to be told that the triple-A video game space is inching closer to Hollywood visuals and cinematic presentation every year. As the launch of next-gen consoles approaches, the potential to take games even closer to the size and scale of blockbuster films has never been harder. But The Order: 1886 is taking a slightly different approach. The latest video detailing development of the game focuses on on the story being written for the PS4 exclusive, but which influences Ready At Dawn is taking from cinema - and they might not be what gamers expect....
It’s official: 2K Marin’s XCOM FPS has now been retooled into a tactical third person shooter titled The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. We’d heard rumors that the divisive game was undergoing some significant retooling earlier this week, and now we know (partially) just how much the game is changed. In The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, players will take on the role of special agent William Carter, who leads his “squad of special agents in the high-stakes secret war for humanity’s survival....
Destiny 2: Beyond Light introduced a plethora of changes to the game’s mechanics and overall sandbox. Stasis abilities, gear sunsetting, and core playlist changes are just a few examples of what Bungie has changed. Those with the expansion will be able to wield the power of the Darkness to disrupt the flow of combat with new crowd-control powers. That said, many players that don’t own the expansion will still notice some changes that occurred to the main game....
Black Desert Online isn’t a new game but these days it feels that way thanks to some sweeping changes made by the developer. Pearl Abyss, the company that developed BDO and published it in Asian markets, recently took over publishing for the North American and European markets to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the NA/EU version launch. In order to bring new life into the game, Pearl Abyss offered a 100% off discount through Steam until March 10th and brought changes to the game that make it a better time than ever to jump in....
Id Software rarely lets fans down with its tight first-person shooter experiences, and Doom Eternal continues this trend by returning to classic demon-slaying action. The player is so busy staying alive while massacring hordes of hellish beasts, numerous nonsensical details about the world tend to fly over their head. The ten details listed below about the game simply do not add up. Then again, no one plays Doom for a coherent, hard science fiction narrative....
The strategy RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel, the first self-published title by CyberConnect2, is already being met with great praise for its story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. But one thing new players ought to be prepared for is the unique level of challenge this title offers compared to previous entries in the Little Tail Bronx series. Luckily, navigating this game’s systems is far from impossible, and with the right strategies and by developing consistency, new players can easily find a route to success....
