One of my favorite gaming genres is the classic NES era platformer. Many of my fondest gaming memories were formed in those colorful, pixelated worlds with the strangely floating ledges. But as fun as those games were, their often strictly linear nature makes them a bit of a hard sell these days. Radix, our Save Game Kickday pick for this week, aims to change that. Read on to learn all about it.
Read more »Do you hear that steam whistle blowing? Do you feel the ground starting to rumble under your feet? The Watchdogs hype train is a coming, and she’s coming right quick. We’re now just days away from the launch of Ubisoft’s multiplatform action adventure, which means it’s time for the obligatory launch trailer. One last chance for the publisher to show you how crazy amazing their game is, and we’ve got it for you after the break.
Read more »In a week that’s seeing some pretty big releases, it’s possible that a game like Transistor might get lost in all the noise. But gosh darned it, we’re not gonna let that happen. This ridiculously beautiful game is worth a look, and we’ve got the launch trailer for you after the break. So read on to give it a look.
Read more »Of course, you do. What a silly question to ask. Unfortunately, video games starring the Dear Leader have been pretty hard to come by. But now, a new game will now take you to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and put you in the shoes of Kim Jong-un as he battles against an invasion by capitalist swine. Read on for the glorious details.
Read more »Yes, it’s that time again. No, not time to lock yourself in your bedroom, climb under the covers, and pray for God to make it Saturday again. Saturday is gone. It’s Sunday now, which means it’s also Kickday; the day we shed a some light on a Kickstarter campaign that needs a little love. This week, it’s Super Daryl Deluxe. How can you resist a name like that? Read on to check it out.
Read more »For many, one of the most fun things about The Sims is getting to design their appearance. Unless you’re one of those people who just picks presets. If you are, then I’m sorry, but we can’t be friends. The rest of you will probably want to check out the new video EA just released of the fancy new creation mode that will be included in The Sims 4. Read on to check it out.
Read more »Are you starting to get a little burned out on Titanfall? Worried that you’ve experienced everything the game has to offer? Been tempted to see how much you can get for it on trade-in? Well, don’t trade it in just yet. Respawn Entertainment has sensed your concerns, and has released a trailer showing off the contents of its upcoming Expedition DLC pack. Read on for the details.
Read more »Video game graphics have come a long way since the days of Atari and Colecovision. While most modern games are rendered in three dimensions, there is still something to be said for a beautifully made two dimensional side scroller. Our choice for this week’s Kickday is not only a gorgeous example of what a retro styled game can be, it’s also a charming history lesson in the art of the medium itself. Read on to learn more about Adventures of Pip.
Read more »That quivering sensation in your gut, that uneasy mixture of anticipation and dread… it can only mean one thing. A new episode of The Walking Dead is on the way. The serialized game from Telltale has been a critical and commercial success, but it definitely isn’t for everyone. Those brave enough to play it should read on for Episode 3’s release date, and a brand new trailer.
Read more »It’s been nearly a year since Microsoft unveiled Sunset Overdrive, their exclusive new IP from Insomniac Games. When it was shown off at E3 2013, we knew that the game would be fast, colorful, and action packed. But other than that, the game remained a mystery until now. Microsoft has released a first look at the game, and it looks like a fresh, irreverent take on the post apocalyptic open world genre . Read on for the details.
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