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The Zombie Genre Is Reinvigorated With Ray's The Dead [Preview]

The Zombie Genre Is Reinvigorated With Ray's The Dead [Preview]

An entertaining new zombie game surfaces.

Star Wars and EA Could Be A Perfect Match

Star Wars and EA Could Be A Perfect Match

Thoughts on the shocking partnership between EA and Disney for Star Wars.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon [Review]

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon [Review]

An overdose of 80s nostalgia that (thankfully) isn't an April Fool's joke.

Star Trek: The Game [Review]

Star Trek: The Game [Review]

Star Trek goes into a dimension of dull gameplay and missed potential.

TMNT: Out of the Shadows Trailer Shows Nice Action and Scary Looking Mikey

TMNT: Out of the Shadows Trailer Shows Nice Action and Scary Looking Mikey

Mikey is on display in this new video.

Quantum Conundrum and Papo & Yo Developers Join Ouya With New Software

The PlayStation 4 may have our undivided attention right now, but we shouldn’t forget or entirely write off the Ouya.  Likely not destined to match the instant appeal that Sony has gathered for their new console, the Ouya is nonetheless gathering steam based on these latest announcements.

Gran Turismo 6 May Not Appear On PlayStation 4 [Rumor]

Something could be amiss in the world of Gran Turismo which may not please the many members of the racing elite.  After the stumbling that Gran Turismo 5 went through in part to a shoddy online infrastructure and gamers being less than happy about certain elements, the next installment in Polyphony Digital’s ode to racing may arrive without the next-gen sheen that we all expected it would.

New PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale DLC Includes A Space Engineer and A God

Despite SuperBot Entertainment and Sony parting ways out of nowhere, the DLC plans for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale aren’t being given the boot – at least for now.  After the arrival of the Fury Level and the arrival of Kat (Gravity Rush) and Emmett (Starhawk) as playable characters, PS All-Stars is set to receive yet another new level mash-up and two more characters.

Capcom Unveils New Trailer For Remember Me + Release Date

If exploring a futuristic version of Paris is something you’ve keen to do as you rebuild the memories of your character, you may be happy with this latest announcement for Remember Me.  The new IP Capcom is pushing, which surprisingly isn’t developed by any of their internal studios, Remember Me caught the attention of gamers when it was revealed at Gamescom last year – not just because it shares the same title as a sappy Robert Pattison romantic drama but because it looks intriguing all around.

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time [Review]

Overall Feeling: 

Opting not to re-invent the series into something it isn’t, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time instead takes a few side paths that lead to a game which feels a bit muddled and unfocused compared to past installments in the series.  The new element of providing gameplay variety in the form of Sly’s descendants is nice, though it ultimately doesn’t add much since the game feels very linear and not as skillful as the series once was.  Developer Sanzaru Games has done a nice job of continuing the work they started in the Sly Collection in retaining the vibe originally created by Sucker Punch, but if we’re lucky to receive another Sly game I hope they stick to the basics instead of throwing in half a dozen elements that don’t work well together.

The Pros: 

+ The classic Sly banter is still present in well written dialog.
+ With a fresh coat of paint applied to it the graphics and art style are still dazzling.
+ Controls feel tight since platforming as a master thief is still accessible.

The Cons: 

- Certain mini-games don’t work that well as they disrupt the flow of everything.
- Platforming sections are extremely brief and limited in their scope.
- Missions feel too restrictive and have a similar tone to them.
- Load times are long both on the PS3 and PS Vita versions.
- Some characters fall a bit flat in their execution thanks to iffy writing and poor conceptualization.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
6

Expectations can be an absolutely evil thing when you think about it. While it’s almost human nature for all of us to get excited about something, hyping ourselves up too much often results in one thing: disappointment.  Every now and then our feelings about a game will be justified in a positive way, but more often than not we find ourselves yearning for more and wishing things were different once we finally play a game. I know I felt such things as I played Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time as the game sadly failed to live up to the immediate magic of the past entries in the series.

Assassin's Creed IV Details Leaked, Set To Include Assassin Pirates

Now on a yearly schedule like that of the Madden and Call of Duty series, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Ubisoft has a new Assassin’s Creed in the works.  The third entry, at least numbered entry, in the series had gamers in two distinct camps when it was released last year, yet here we are on the verge of yet another installment being prepped which appears to be more of the same.

User-Generated Content and The Advance Of The Video Game Industry

When compared to other forms of entertainment, the world of video games is easily on a higher chain of evolution compared to films/TV and even music.  Sure, the video game industry could take a few notes on things when it comes to business management, pushing indie games or learning how to adapt to tell more compelling stories, but rarely do we see a year in gaming that’s exactly like the year before it.

The Golem: A Classic Tale Redefined [Developer Interview]

Video games always offer exciting experiences, yet there are few that literally provide something we’ve never seen before.  Yes, in some cases a few games do surface which put us in instant awe mode, though most of the time we merely see variations of what has already appeared; sometimes in a new form that’s hardly captivating.

Activision Interested In TNA Wrestling Game [Rumor]

The WWE may finally have some competition when it comes to the world of video games. While the WWE recently wrapped up a contract which will see all future games representing the brand published by Take Two Interactive, one of the last competitors in the wrestling world may be gearing up for a video game comeback.

The Evolution and Maturity Of Sony With The PlayStation 4

Yesterday Sony decided that being first does matter since they opted to show us their hand, or at least a partial glimpse of it, with their reveal of the PlayStation 4.  It was bound to happen at some point, but after months of rumors, speculation, and the internal hopes that we all had Sony thought it was best to get the jump on the next-generation as opposed to tip-toeing around it until the presumed mega-event that is E3.

Six Months Later: Transformers Fall of Cybertron

Once again a game has fallen under my critical eye to be analyzed for yet another installment of Six Months Later. As some of you may already know, the whole point of the reoccurring Six Months Later feature is to look back on games that either went under the radar or those that perhaps were looked upon with rose tinted glasses - perhaps so much so that some glaring flaws were left unnoticed.

PlayStation 4 - The Future Revealed [Wrap-up]

Over the last 20 days the internet has been bursting at the seam with speculation surrounding the teaser trailer of Sony’s “See the Future” ad campaign. While we pretty much all knew it was coming… Sony did a half-decent job this time around of keeping us all in the dark until the official reveal during a press conference (which was live-streamed online) to detail their plans for the next generation of console game entertainment.

Take Two and WWE Finalize Publishing Deal, New Talent To Oversee Future WWE Games

Take Two and the WWE have officially finalized their deal which will see all future WWE games published under the 2K Sports banner for the next five years.  As reported last week, the deal reached between Take Two and the WWE will not only see core developers from THQ return to the project, but the team at Yuke’s as well.  Such news led wrestling fans into a tale-spin of depression that would only be rivaled by John Cena being the WWE champ again for thr

Footage Surfaces Of Aliens: Crucible, The RPG From Obsidian

The “what-if” possibilities that surround Aliens: Colonial Marines will likely never cease to be until we get an official comment as to what the hell actually happened, but today we do have a taste at the Aliens game that could’ve been.

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

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.

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