Video Game Review
Video Game Review: ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ Pulls You In
Submitted by BrianTT on May 10, 2013 - 9:55am.CHICAGO – Much to the chagrin of practically everyone I know, the idea of “relaxing” is a bit…underwhelming (which is probably the point). Even with the crash of the waves, warm sand, girls in bikinis, surfing, snorkeling, and the ability to re-enact those Corona beer commercials, well, not to sound ungrateful to the Barbadoses and Bermudas of the world, I’d be bored in 10 minutes. But if you give me an arcade, or a golf course, or a football, or, well, thousands of undead zombies, as is the case in “Dead Island: Riptide” suddenly we have ourselves a ball game.
Video Game Review: ‘Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall’ is a Quality Jungle Gym
Submitted by BrianTT on May 8, 2013 - 10:26am.CHICAGO – I’m of the mind that the most enjoyable video games are often times, in a way, toys. “Grand Theft Auto”, “Far Cry 3”, “Minecraft”, “Red Faction: Guerrilla”, and even the best sports games like “NBA 2K13” and older “NCAA Football” titles all contain features or elements of gameplay that tickle the tinkering part of a player’s imagination.
Video Game Review: ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ is Totally Rad
Submitted by BrianTT on May 6, 2013 - 9:32am.CHICAGO – My favorite 80’s sci-fi movie is a hammy flick named “Guyver II” starring David Hayter - the voice of “Solid Snake”, the EA sports “It’s in The Game!” guy, and writer of “X-men: United”. I’m fully aware “Guyver II” was released in 1994, but lets not split hairs, here.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 5 Free ‘Star Trek: The Video Game’ Discs For Xbox 360
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 2, 2013 - 9:48pm.CHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Video Games with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 5 free video games up for grabs for the all-new “Star Trek: The Video Game” on Xbox 360 where you can play co-op as Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto)!
Video Game Review: ‘Darkstalkers: Resurrection’ Awakens Dormant Franchise
Submitted by BrianTT on April 30, 2013 - 10:46am.CHICAGO – “Darkstalkers: Resurrection” is the latest effort in a series of attempts by Capcom to capitalize on their storied past by releasing compilations of popular games to the XBLA. “Resurrection” collects the bizarrely titled “Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge” and “Darkstalkers 3”, into one convenient package along with an assortment of goodies including bonus videos, art, youtube replays, and a bunch of other stuff to hopefully satiate the desires of the long neglected fan base.
Video Game Review: ‘Sacred Citadel’ is a Retro Refuge
Submitted by BrianTT on April 29, 2013 - 10:10am.CHICAGO – I like to think most everyone fondly remembers the golden age (roughly 1987 - 1991) of arcade-y side-scrolling beat em’ ups. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, “The Simpsons”, “X-Men”, “Golden Axe”, “Double Dragon”, “Streets of Rage”, “Maximum Carnage”, and about a half dozen other games had the nation’s youth punching, kicking, jumping, and special attacking through quarter after quarter in the arcade, and continue after continue on their home consoles.
Video Game Review: ‘Bioshock: Infinite’ Reaches for Brass Ring
Submitted by BrianTT on April 22, 2013 - 4:13pm.CHICAGO – I played the first “Bioshock” about a year after release and managed to avoid all the spoilers. What an experience that was. A deconstruction of game linearity wrapped in a beautiful, decaying, underground once-utopia that brought ideas and philosophy to the table, in addition to a huge arsenal of weapons and special powers - plasmids.
Video Game Review: ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14’ Misses the Cut
Submitted by BrianTT on April 19, 2013 - 11:25am.CHICAGO – I rage quit “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14’” multiple times. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed it, and I think the franchise has put out quality games in the past, but when it came to putting in this year’s edition, it wasn’t uncommon for me to miss my hit window, short my putt, stand up, turn my Xbox 360 off, and storm outside in search of an adorable kitten to boss around.
Video Game Review: ‘Capcom Arcade Cabinet Pack 1’ is Over Before it Starts
Submitted by BrianTT on March 13, 2013 - 9:50am.CHICAGO – In theory, retro-game re-releases for modern consoles are great. Between upgrades in hardware architecture and OS, format changes from cartridges, to CDs, to DVDs, to digital, and, sadly, the decay of the American arcade, the ability for gamers with an eye towards history to sit back and enjoy a classic is somewhat tricky these days.
Video Game Review: Creative Chaos of EA’s ‘Crysis 3’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 4, 2013 - 9:46am.CHICAGO – Considering the hoopla surrounding “Aliens: Colonial Marines” it’s pretty fascinating that “Crysis 3”, is the best “Alien Vs. Predator” game of all time. With the small addition of a very versatile bow, “Crysis 3”’s Nano-suited leading man Prophet feels quite a lot like “Predator”’s namesake, down to the lethal arrows, fancy heat vision, futuristic technology, and jungle-esque environments.
