Category: Previews
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E3 2012 Impressions: Omerta – City of Gangsters (Microsoft Xbox 360/PC)
Anyone who has played the Tropico series of games should be instantly familiar with the developer, Haemimont Games. In fact, anyone who has enjoyed those titles should also be instantly excited for their next project, the upcoming Omerta – City of Gangsters. I had a chance to sit in on a demonstration with the fine…
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E3 2012 Impressions: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony PlayStation 3/PC)
I know next to nothing about the XCOM franchise (not being a regular PC gamer probably has a lot to do with that), but I sat in during 2K’s demonstration of their latest reboot to see if I could get a glimpse of what the fuss is all about. After all, despite changing hands as…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Borderlands 2 (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony PlayStation 3/PC)
Despite having played a great deal of the original Borderlands and all of its DLC, I find it difficult to really say much about the second. No, I don’t think it’s derivative or that 2K did a poor job with it or anything, but the only way I can seem to describe it to someone…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Metro: Last Light (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony PlayStation 3/PC)
I will admit that I’ve never played Metro 2033. It’s not that I don’t think it looks good, just that it got lost in the shuffle during the onslaught of releases that had taken place around that time. After viewing the demonstration for Metro: Last Light, however, that is about to change. The demo opens…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Heroes of Ruin (Nintendo 3DS)
I didn’t know much about Heroes of Ruin prior to stepping up to the kiosk to play, aside from the fact that it was some form of RPG. And since the 3DS is in desperate need of them right now, I’ll take whatever I can get. If I could summarize the experience in two words,…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Darksiders II (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony Playstation 3/PC/Nintendo WiiU)
When it first released in 2010, the original Darksiders nearly fell under my radar. I don’t recall it being marketed all that heavily and the most I could find out from other people who had played it is “It’s a ripoff of (insert game title here).” What many failed to realize is that Darksiders‘ sources…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony PlayStation 3/PC)
I’m not going to claim to be the world’s biggest Transformers fan or anything, though I do remember watching the cartoon as a kid and I have checked out the Michael Bay films. I had never really been interested in any of the video games previously, though the demonstration given of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony PlayStation 3/PC)
While I didn’t get any hands on time with the game (sadly), the developers of Call of Duty: Black Ops II did give me a glimpse of what could be expected in the single-player campaign. Unfortunately, nothing was shown in regards to the multiplayer, so I can’t comment on any new features that may or…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (Nintendo 3DS)
There were a number of reasons I was excited for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, not the least of which is the inclusion of new Disney properties, as well as appearances by characters from The World Ends With You. It still isn’t Kingdom Hearts III, but it has all the potential to contribute to…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Lollipop Chainsaw (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony Playstation 3)
Do you ever have one of those days where everything seems like it’s going perfectly, and all of a sudden, a horde of zombies makes a mess of things? Well, neither have I, but such is the premise of Lollipop Chainsaw. Juliet Starling was biking her way to school only to see it savaged and…
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Origins 2012 Coverage: Summoner Wars Preview (iOS)
The Origins Game Fair may primarily be a tabletop gaming convention, but that does not mean there wasn’t any video game news at the show. Playdek Games were previewing the video game translation of Plaid Hat Games, Summoner Wars. For those not aware, Summoner Wars is a tactical card game. The object of the game…
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E3 2012 Impressions: Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy (Nintendo 3DS)
Of all the games that Square-Enix had on deck to show at their booth this year, I think Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy had me the most interested. I find this odd as no other rhythm based title on a handheld like Elite Beat Agents or Rhythm Heaven had captivated my attention for long. Of course, being…
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Hands-On Preview: Confrontation (PC)
Several years ago, I drifted away from Games Workshop’s Warhammer and Warhammer 40k miniatures games and started looking for an alternative. There were a few miniatures games available to fill the void, but it was Rackham Games and their game Confrontation that grabbed my interest. Rackham being a French company, the aesthetic of Confrontation‘s setting,…
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Tabletop Preview: Magic: The Gathering -Dark Ascension’s “Dark Sacrifice” Deck
With the release of Dark Ascension, Wizards of the Coast has also released four ready to play starter decks. They are “Swift Justice,” a Red and White creature based deck, “Relentless Dead,” a Black and Blue deck that revolves around the zombies, “Dark Sacrifice,” a Black and White deck that well, revolves around sacrificing creatures,…
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Tabletop Preview: Magic: The Gathering – Dark Ascension: White and Artifact Cards
Welcome back to Day Three of our Magic: The Gathering – Dark Ascension coverage. On Moday we looked at some Black and Red cards, and yesterday was a look at some fromBlue and Green. We’ll end our specific spectrum coverage today with a handful of White cards, as well as some of the many Artifacts…
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Tabletop Preview: Magic: The Gathering – Dark Ascension: Green and Blue Cards
In yesterday’s preview of Magic: The Gathering – Dark Ascension, we looked at some Black and Red cards. Today we’re casting our gaze towards a sample selection from the Green and Blue sets. What surprises does the world of Innistrad have for you this time around? Let’s take a look. Remember that you can click…
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Tabletop Preview: Magic: The Gathering – Dark Ascension: Black and Red Cards
Magic: The Gathering – Dark Ascension Preview # 1 – Black and Red Cards The newest Magic: The Gathering set, Dark Ascension is released to the general public on Feburary 3rd. To whet your appetite, we doing a series of previews on Dark Ascension. Today. We highlight some of the new Black and Red cards…
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Preview: Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II
Preview: Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II Expected Release Date: 02/07/2012 Publisher: City Interactive City Interactive are bringing the fight to your console this February. Which fight exactly? Why, the air war in World War 2. Specifically Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II. The game which is expected to…
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Hands-On Preview: Diablo 3 Beta (PC)
For those that don’t know, Diablo is an Action RPG made by Blizzard Entertainment. I am fortunate enough to be included in the beta test that they currently have going on. Thankfully, they do not have an NDA, and are encouraging everyone in the beta to talk to their friends. This is a very smart…
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Hands-On Preview with Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
The tenth installment of Insomniac’s flagship franchise is getting ready to hit stores in October. I take an early look to see how cooperative play has been handled on a previously single player focused series.