Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date: March 5th, 2009 Genre: Survival/Horror Nerd Rating: 6 if you’re not particularly a Resident Evil fan, 7.5 if you are. OUT OF 10 Reviewed By: Babe Sauce Before I jump into anything, allow me to note something that will affect how you interpret both this review… Continue reading Resident Evil 5 – Xbox 360
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Cyborg Justice – Sega Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Novotrade Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1993 Genre: Beat ’em Up Nerd Rating: 3 out of 10 “A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.” –Isaac Asimov, on the Three Laws of Robotics. Cyborg Justice is a passable premise hampered by awful execution. I won’t… Continue reading Cyborg Justice – Sega Genesis
AMD Kabini APUs Up the Ante For Mainstream Desktops
Platform: PC Developer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. By Malefico New Possibilities For The Entry-Level Desktop Market I’ve always had a soft spot for AMD products. Although they are still currently getting spanked by Intel with respect to raw power, it’s becoming clear that they are working to change the game as technology and the nature of… Continue reading AMD Kabini APUs Up the Ante For Mainstream Desktops
Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo Direct April 8th, 2014
Hey, Baconeers! by Lady Russell We got a new Nintendo Direct today, covering one of the most anticipated games in their lineup for both Wii U and 3DS: Super Smash Bros.. If you missed it, no worries! That’s what I’m here for; to watch videos that you don’t have time for. But if you’d really prefer… Continue reading Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo Direct April 8th, 2014
Biker Mice from Mars – SNES
The Konami video game Biker Mice from Mars was created for the SNES from the animated series of the same name. Read why Dovahkyle isn’t impressed.
Deadly 30 – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Ignatus Zuk and Gonzalo Villagomez Publisher: Headup Games Release Date: January 8, 2014 Genre: Survival Horror, Action ESRB Rating: N/A Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Deadly 30, created by a two-man team of indie developers, is a retro-style survival horror game in which the player assumes the role of… Continue reading Deadly 30 – PC
Bart vs. the Space Mutants – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: Arc Developments Publisher: Acclaim / Flying Edge Release Date: 1992 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 3/10 Reviewed by BendyWend Video games have made some impressive strides in a scant few decades, emerging from the garage as a simple hobbyist pursuit to become a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry, even as a form… Continue reading Bart vs. the Space Mutants – Genesis
Winback – Nintendo 64
The missing link of the modern 3rd person shooter. Platform: Nintendo 64 Developer: Omega Force Publisher: Koei Release Date (NA): September 23, 1999 Genre: Third-Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 7.5/10 Reviewed by Gunsavior In the 5th generation of consoles, few games were more earth shattering than Metal Gear Solid (PSX). From its cinematic presentation to its innovative… Continue reading Winback – Nintendo 64
Secrets of Rǽtikon – PC (Alpha Access)
Platform: PC Developer: Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH Publisher: Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH Release Date: January 7, 2014 Genre: Adventure, exploration, puzzle ESRB Rating: N/A Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Important: This is an alpha-access title, not a finished product!!! Secrets of Rǽtikon (it’s a Latin extended B) is a great… Continue reading Secrets of Rǽtikon – PC (Alpha Access)
Naughty Bear – Xbox 360
Platform: Microsoft Xbox 360 Developer: Artificial Mind and Movement Publisher: 505 Games Release Date (NA): June 29th, 2010 Genre: Beat ’em Up Rating: 5.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nike Halifax “Hello new friend. My name is Fred. The words you hear are in… Continue reading Naughty Bear – Xbox 360
Octodad: Dadliest Catch – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Young Horses Publisher: Young Horses Release Date: January 14th, 2014 Genre: Action/Adventure Nerd Rating: 7 or 9 out of 10 (Read for more info) Reviewed by Some Jerk From Boston When I buy a game, I make damn sure I want it. Bills, groceries, random occurrences called ‘life’, it’s all so expensive. Shelling out… Continue reading Octodad: Dadliest Catch – PC
Amazon Fire TV enters the game
By Shadow Links A while back you may have noticed Malefico’s article on the mysterious Amazon Condongle. Well, today it has come to fruition in the form of Amazon Fire TV. Amazon Fire TV is a tiny set-top box measuring at just 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 0.7″, making it roughly the size of a slice of Texas… Continue reading Amazon Fire TV enters the game
Mighty Switch Force! 2 – Nintendo 3DS
Punting babies to safety since 2013! Platform: Nintendo 3DS Developer: WayForward Technologies Publisher: WayForward Technologies Release Date: June 13, 2013 Genre: Puzzle, Platforming Nerd Rating: 8/10 Reviewed by Gunsavior It’s hard to imagine a time when Way Forward Technologies wasn’t the darling of the hardcore gaming industry. Since producing the cult hit Shantae in 2001, they’ve… Continue reading Mighty Switch Force! 2 – Nintendo 3DS
Redshirt – PC
Platform: PC Developer: The Tiniest Shark Publisher: Positech Release Date: November 13, 2013 Genre: Simulation / Strategy Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Published by those who brought us Democracy 3, that game where I get assassinated every time I play, Redshirt has got to be a pretty decent game, right? Wrong. Redshirt is a… Continue reading Redshirt – PC
Titanfall – Xbox One
Platform: Xbox One Developer: Respawn Entertainment Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date (NA): March 11th, 2014 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by BigSwift If there was going to be a third party competing with Battlefield and Call of Duty in the all out war for online gamers attention, it would be… Continue reading Titanfall – Xbox One