E3 2014: Bittersweet Endings

E3 2014: Bittersweet Endings
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E3 isn’t all about the giants like Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft. It’s all about the games and showcasing the best. … read more

E3 2014: Looking Forward

E3 2014: Looking Forward
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During my stops throughout the convention, it was interesting to see which gaming trends were on their way out, which ones were being salvaged for their next-gen potential, and which ones will shape the way we play games in the near future. As a final sendoff for E3 2014, here are some things to look forward to this year. … read more

E3 2014: The Ones That Stuck

E3 2014: The Ones That Stuck
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One of the best indicators that a game is going to be worth a damn in the coming year is whether or not it makes an impression. After playing video games for eight hours at a time, the games that feel too generic just don’t linger in the subconscious. … read more

E3 2014: Nintendo Continued, Atlus

E3 2014: Nintendo Continued, Atlus
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During the second day of E3, Nintendo continues to impress and Atlus continues to be interesting.

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E3 2014: Metal Gear Solid V!!!

E3 2014: Metal Gear Solid V!!!
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain gives you yet another reason to wish it was 2015!

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E3 2014: Square Enix, Natsume, Sega and Nintendo

E3 2014: Square Enix, Natsume, Sega and Nintendo
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This is my first E3—it’s big, it’s loud and it is a lot of fun. Today was mostly about exploration for me: getting the layout down, finding all the games I want to play and checking in with a few of my favorite developers and publishers that I just couldn’t resist.  … read more

E3 Day Zero: Press Conference Madness

E3 Day Zero: Press Conference Madness
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Day 0 of E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) is comprised of back-to-back press conferences from gaming industry giants, showing off their latest wares to the public. As the conferences rolled on it became quite apparent that gaming is in a weird transitional state more so this year than any year before. … read more

Video Game Reviews

Video Game Reviews

Video game reviews for Age of Wonders III, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, Child Of Light, Conception II, Daylight, Diablo III: Reaper Of Souls, Disney Magical World, The Elder Scrolls Online, Kinect Sports Rivals, Mercenary Kings, Pokemon Battle Trozei, Strike Suit Zero, Thief, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Trials Fusion. … read more

Video Game Reviews

Video Game Reviews

Video game reviews for Bioshock Infinite: Burial At Sea Episode Two, Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow 2, Dark Souls II, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare, South Park: The Stick Of Truth, Strider, Tales Of Symponia Chronicles, Titanfall, Towerfall: Ascension, The Walking Dead: Season 2 Episode 2 and Yoshi’s New Island. … read more

PAX East 2014 @ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 04.11-04.13

PAX East 2014 @ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 04.11-04.13
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I’ve been a big fan of Penny Arcade for years, but I didn’t fall in love with it until my first PAX in 2011. Penny Arcade creators Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins (Gabe and Tycho in the comics, respectively) created the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in 2004 to be a gaming convention for gamers, by gamers. It’s grown from 3,300 attendees to well over 60,0000. It’s a utopia for every type of gamer. … read more

FanX 2014: Starcraft II Midwest Pro Am

FanX 2014: Starcraft II Midwest Pro Am
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After six hours of intense combat, Polt became the Midwest Pro Am champion, and the audience funneled out into the crowded convention hall. It is a rare occasion that Salt Lake is graced with gaming royalty, and an even better moment when our locals get to take a shot at beating them live. … read more

Video Game Reviews

Video Game Reviews

Video game reviews for Bravely Default, Crimson Dragon, Disco Zoo, Fable Anniversary, LocoCycle, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy, Resident Evil 4: Ultimate HD Edition, The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 and World Of Tanks. … read more