Folks, it’s that magical time of year again; yes, it’s time for the release of a new Assassin’s Creed game. And it seems that this time around we’re getting a two for one deal, but more on that later. On the 19th, Kotaku leaked stills of a possible new Assassin’s Creed game that were given to them… Continue reading Revolution is Coming: A Roundup of Assassin’s Creed: Unity and More
Author: Nerd Bacon
Smash Hit – iOS
Platform: iOS Developer: Mediocre AB Publisher: Mediocre AB Release Date: February 25th, 2014 Genre: Arcade (According to Apple App Store) Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10! Around a month or so ago I went on the Apple app store to find this game, Smash Hit, being advertised on the front page. Like I always… Continue reading Smash Hit – iOS
The King of Dragons – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Snes9x Emulator Developer: Capcom Publisher (NA): Capcom Release Date (NA): April 1994 Genre: Hack and Slash, RPG Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle Games like The King of Dragons is one of the reasons why I love retro gaming. Some classics will never die. If you have… Continue reading The King of Dragons – SNES
Gone Home – PC
Platform: PC Developer: The Fullbright Company Publisher: The Fullbright Company Release Date: August 15th, 2013 Genre: Adventure Nerd Rating: 8 / 10 Reviewed by: TheYellowKing When Gone Home was released it was met with a fair amount of praise. This praising helped give me wind, thus resulting in my interest which I was lousy on… Continue reading Gone Home – PC
League of Legends – Mac
Platform: Mac Release Date: October 27, 2009 Developer/Publisher: Riot Games Genre: RTS Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Budroo League of Legends is piping hot right now; some of the best known developers are working on it every day in order to satisfy millions of gamers. It’s technically a MOBA (Multiplayer online battle arena)… Continue reading League of Legends – Mac
Hotline Miami – PS3
Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN) Developer: Dennaton Games Publisher: Devolver Digital Release Date: June 25, 2013 Genre: Action Nerd Rating: 8.4/10 Reviewed by Ali Hotline Miami isn’t just a game, it’s a drug. You know, the kind that can alienate you from your friends and family. The kind that leaves you yearning for more. The kind that… Continue reading Hotline Miami – PS3
South Park: The Stick of Truth – PS3
Platform: PS3 Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: March 4, 2014 Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 8.7 out of 10 Reviewed by Ali Some games come along that as you’re playing them you just don’t want to end. For me, South Park: The Stick of Truth was exactly that, even having to pace myself at… Continue reading South Park: The Stick of Truth – PS3
Deadly Premonition – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Access Games Publisher: Rising Star Games Released: February 17, 2010 Genre: Survival Horror Nerd Rating: 9/10 Reviewed by ryanvoid Link to Game Imagine a game designed and written by a genius eight-year-old who’s just marathoned Twin Peaks and has only ever read about video games without playing a single one. Are you imagining it? Yeah, it’s weirder and more… Continue reading Deadly Premonition – PC
Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Dischan Media Publisher: Dischan Media Release Date: April 4th, 2013 Genre: Visual Novel Nerd Rating: 4.5/10 I expect many people to see my low rating of this game and immediately think “he’s hating on it because it’s a visual novel and there’s not much gameplay.” Sorry everyone, but that’s… Continue reading Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos – PC
Kid Icarus: Uprising – 3DS
Tiny angels, big adventures. Does Kid Icarus: Uprising overcome its notorious controls and deliver a great game? Read the Nerdbacon.com review to find out!
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – 3DS
Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release Date (NA): February 28th, 2014 Developer: Level-5 Publisher: Level-5, Nintendo Genre: Puzzle, Adventure Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Lady Russell Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is the best of the series. I didn’t think it could get any better, especially since we’ve already seen a 3D Layton adventure before,… Continue reading Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – 3DS
Need for Speed Rivals – Xbox One
One of the first releases for the Xbox One, Need for Speed Rivals is a revolutionary multiplayer racing experience. Will you be the cop or the racer?
Sony Announces New Project Morpheus VR Headset
Platform: PS4 Developer: Sony Release Date: Unknown, product has been in development for three years Type: Video Output Accessory, Virtual Reality Headset By Malefico Is the future of entertainment all in your head? Project Morpheus is Sony’s codename for one of its most ambitious ventures in recent history – a virtual reality headset for the PlayStation… Continue reading Sony Announces New Project Morpheus VR Headset
Battlefield 4 – Xbox One
Platform: Xbox One Developer: EA Digital Illusions CE Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: November 22, 2013 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle Having never played any of the Battlefield games, I entered this world with naive eyes and an open mind; expectations were at an all time low as… Continue reading Battlefield 4 – Xbox One
Will Amazon Release A Condongle?
Platform: Other Consoles Industry News/Commentary Developer: Amazon Release Date: Unknown, but the rumor mill is running at full speed… By Malefico I did something this morning that I’ve rarely (never) done before in my life. I was looking for fodder for a gaming PC article (haven’t written one of those in a while) and Googled “pc… Continue reading Will Amazon Release A Condongle?