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Thief Debut Trailer Finally Comes Out Of The Shadows

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 18:30
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A bunch of malarkey may have transpired today considering it’s the fools parade that is April Fool’s Day, yet Square Enix has decided to get a bit serious. No, badass undercover cop extraordinaire Wei Shen hasn’t returned in a Sleeping Dogs follow-up as we instead have our first “look” at the new Thief title.

New Tomb Raider Movie Gains Notable Film Partner

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 18:29
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More progress has been made on the forthcoming theatrical reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise.  Under the creative eye of GK Films, the latest attempt to bring Ms. Lara Croft to life now has a major distributor/backer to help bring the tomb raiding exploits to the big screen.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Set To Arrive On Wii U In Director's Cut Version [Updated]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 11:49
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The somewhat hand-me down perception the Wii U has amongst certain gamers will likely continue with this latest tidbit of news. After being rumored due to vague retail listings, Square Enix has formally announced Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut for the Wii U.

Drakengard Returns With New Sequel

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 07:14
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Square Enix is dipping back into one of their more popular catalog titles to deliver a new sequel. No, we’re not going to receive yet another pointless Final Fantasy title as the shocking announcement is that of a new Drakengard title for the PlayStation 3.

Tomb Raider Signature Series and Limited Edition Strategy Guides from BradyGames [Product Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 11:09
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Overall Feeling: 

The action may be the forefront of this latest reimagining of the Tomb Raider franchise, but there are still plenty of secrets to find and the new strategy guides from BradyGames do an excellent job at making the quest both easier and more manageable.  Filled with information that is actually useful to the quest provided by the game, the strategy guides may be a more old-school way of tackling things but they’re nonetheless effective compared to more modern offerings.

The Pros: 

+ Layout of the guide is easy to read and is presented well thanks to good in-game screenshots.
+ Specific breakdowns of enemies, weapons, and multiplayer abilities is nice.
+ Tagged maps do an excellent job at showing where every secret on Yamatai is.

The Cons: 

- The Limited Edition guide is missing some of the more unique extra content one usually associates with BradyGames past efforts.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

No matter how long we’ve been playing games for, there always comes a time in which we’re utterly stumped once we come across a particular section.  While the possibility of entering a cheat code may have entered the minds of gamers during the heyday of items such as the Game Genie or the Game Shark, one ever trusty standby has come in the form of strategy guides.

Tomb Raider [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 09:14
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Overall Feeling: 

The direction may be new and somewhat unexpected, but the experience delivered in Tomb Raider is one that is thoroughly enjoyable and doesn’t stray away from the essence of the franchise so much that it’s only a Tomb Raider game in name only.  Filled with unexpected moments that are exciting to experience, Tomb Raider is a well-crafted game that goes in some interesting directions all while maintaining and evolving the core elements of the Tomb Raider franchise.

The Pros: 

+ Atmosphere on the island is superb thanks to some stunning visuals and art direction.
+ Lara controls wonderfully as she doesn’t feel too automated whilst platforming.
+ Combat sections feel cohesive and feature different ways to tackle things.
+ Narrative is good in providing believable characters and building the mythos of the universe.

The Cons: 

- Certain parts of Lara’s character could’ve been built up better.
- QTE scenarios are hit and miss.
- Multiplayer mode is rather terrible and seems tacked on.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

When something becomes legendary it’s often for good reason. Whether it’s in the mediums of literature, film/TV, or in this case video games, the connection made within an experience and the immediate appeal of it is often what helps propel something to a level that people often dream of. 

Small Update Given For New Tomb Raider Movie

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 07:45
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Perhaps poised to go nowhere due to the politics of making a film and whether or not the game is truly a success, a minor update has been given concerning the new Tomb Raider movie.

After two live-action entries featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft were released during the original heyday of the Tomb Raider franchise, production company GK Films announced their plans to do a new Tomb Raider movie to coincide with Square Enix’s video game reboot.

Square Enix Unveils The Ghostly Detective Drama That Is Murdered: Soul Suspect

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 09:25
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Today may officially mark the start of the next-generation of consoles, but that isn’t stopping Square Enix from announcing a major property destined for the current gen. After a bit of teasing through some clever viral marketing sites, Square Enix has officially unveiled the supernatural thriller that is Murdered: Soul Suspect.

Square Enix Files Legacy of Kain Related Domain

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 02/09/2013 - 13:29
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Our long awaited return to Nosgoth could finally become a reality based on a recent development. After being whispered for the past two years, Square Enix may have finally settled on a new installment in the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver series based on a domain name that was filed.

Hitman Film Sequel Gets The Reboot Treatment

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 12:22
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Hollywood studio FOX is rebooting Square Enix’s Hitman franchise for yet another theatrical outing. After debuting in 2007 with a lukewarm critical reaction, the first Hitman movie managed to make a modest profit, mostly courtesy of European terrorities thus a sequel is in the works. 

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