Joe was born in a time of war. A console war. Two electronic titans were locked in a heated battle for the living rooms of America. Which titans, you ask? Well, the Fairchild Channel F and the Atari 2600 of course. You see, Joe is old. So many of his favorite games tend to be on the older side as well. But that hasn’t stopped him from developing unhealthy obsessions with such modern franchises as Halo and Mass Effect. Just don’t tell him how long it’s been since the original Metroid was released. His aging heart can’t take the shock.
This is not a good way to start the week. Remember that Guardian you designed in the Destiny Beta? Remember how much fun you had creating him or her, collecting loot and leveling up? Well, they’re gone. Forever. Bungie has announced that all players will be starting from scratch when Destiny ships next month. Read on for the details.
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“Ninja Pizza Girl is a serious game about bullying, emotional resilience – and pizza delivering ninjas!” That’s the pitch for Ninja Pizza Girl, a fantastic looking platformer which also tries to tackle some serious issues facing teenagers. It’s a tough provoking, family made game, and it’s our pick for this week’s Kickday. Read on to learn more about it.
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Well, this was unexpected. Just two months after appearing in a video at E3 touting his team’s new IP, Casey Hudson has left Bioware. The executive producer of the Mass Effect series had spent 16 years with the Edmonton based company, and his departure comes as a bit of a shock to fans. Read on for all the details.
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Everyone, rejoice! The rumors were true. There’s another Assassin’s Creed game in the works, and no, it’s not Unity. It’s called Assassin’s Creed Rogue, and it’s coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 this fall. While the idea of yet another Assassin’s Creed game crowding store shelves might not get you too excited, this next entry might be unique enough to get you interested. Read on for the details.
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“Old King Roast Beef has been brutally murdered, and his obviously innocent grandson Bacon Man has been framed by the Food Kings. Escape the clutches of evil, gather allies, and help Bacon Man restore his rightful place on the Meat Throne.” That’s the pitch for Bacon Man, a side scrolling adventure game that’s our pick for this week’s Sunday Kickday. Read on to learn more about it.
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Well, this was unexpected. After E3 2014 came and went with only the vaguest of teases concerning their next IP, Bioware fans were left somewhat disappointed. Now, only a couple of months later, the Edmonton based developer has begun releasing strange video teaser trailers under the banner of “You’ve Been Chosen.” Read on to see them for yourself.
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If you’re anything like us, you’re probably still a little sad that Dragon Age Inquisition was delayed. Sure, it’s only about a month, but those days will feel like years! But not all the news out of Bioware’s Edmonton headquarters has been bad lately. Today, they announced that they’re still actively seeking beta testers for Dragon Age Keep. Read on for the details.
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It’s been awhile since we heard anything about Firefly Online, the social RPG that will serve as the semi-official continuation of the Firefly universe. But this past weekend at SDCC, the developers debuted a brand new trailer, showing all the progress that has been made on the game since its announcement last year. Read on to see it for yourself.
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Originally announced back at this year’s E3, we’ve heard relatively little about Halo Nightfall since. That all changed today at the San Diego Comic Con, as 343 Industries was on hand to show off the first official footage from the series. Read on to check it out for yourself.
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Anyone who has played the Destiny beta knows about The Tower. The sprawling third person enivronment is the game’s social hub, and a key component of the overall Destiny experience. But there’s so much to do in The Tower that some aspects of it might get overlooked. To that end, Bungie has a guided tour waiting for you. Read on for the details.
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