Platform: PS3 (PSN) Release Date (NA): October 29th, 2013 Developer: MercurySteam Publisher: Konami Genre: Action / Adventure, Hack and Slash, Platforming Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 After the mind-blowing experience that was the first Lords of Shadow, I was pretty eager to move on to Mirror of Fate. For the record, I had initially planned to play this… Continue reading Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD – PS3 (PSN)
Resogun Heroes Expansion Pack is now Available
Housemarque has released the first expansion pack and update for their excellent PlayStation 4 exclusive: Resogun. Resogun Heroes offers a new world to explore, as well as new modes and enhancements to the original PS4 shooter. Included in Resogun Heroes will be; New levels set in a world called Avernus, which pays homage to the gate… Continue reading Resogun Heroes Expansion Pack is now Available
Far Cry Classic – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Crytek (originally) Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: February 11, 2014 Genre: First Person Shootaananan Rating: 6 out of 10 Reviewed by Nike Halifax “Sometimes I think I’m too hard on Far Cry 3.” Far Cry Classic is a lot more fun than Far Cry 3, and that’s interesting, because Far Cry 3 has more to do. In fact,… Continue reading Far Cry Classic – Xbox 360
The Simpsons: Tapped Out – iOS
Platform: iOS Developer: EA Mobile, Fox Digital Entertainment, and Gracie Films Publisher: EA Mobile Release Date: March 1st, 2012 Genre: City Builder Nerd Rating: 4.5 out of 10! Homer Simpson, the main character of The Simpsons, is popular for many reasons but intelligence is not one of them. The story of The Simpsons: Tapped Out… Continue reading The Simpsons: Tapped Out – iOS
18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker – Dreamcast
Platform: Sega Dreamcast Developer: Sega AM2 Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): May 22, 2001 Genre: Racing, Arcade-style Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Ah, the early 2000s, when big-rig driving was all the craze. Kids begged mommy and daddy for a commercial drivers license so they could be career load haulers a… Continue reading 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker – Dreamcast
Kinect Sports Rivals – Xbox One
Platform: Xbox One Release Date (NA): April 8th, 2014 Developer: Rare Publisher: Microsoft Studios Genre: Sports Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 After nearly 6 months, Microsoft finally gives us a proper showcase for the Kinect 2.0. (Does anyone even call it that anymore?) It would be easy to say that motion… Continue reading Kinect Sports Rivals – Xbox One
Thief – PlayStation 4
Platform: Sony PlayStation 4 Release Date: February 25, 2014 Developer: Eidos Montreal Publisher: Square Enix Genre: Stealth ESRB: M Nerd Rating: 7/10 Just over ten years ago Thief: Deadly Shadows was released for original Xbox and PC. Thief: Deadly Shadows was the third game in a fairly successful series for the time. This game was also a success with… Continue reading Thief – PlayStation 4
Eldritch – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Minor Key Games, LLC Publisher: Minor Key Games, LLC Release Date: October 21, 2013 Genre: Action/Adventure Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by ryanvoid Scores of video games have attempted to recreate H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos, creating painstakingly eerie surroundings and monsters that look like pixelated crimes against nature. Eldritch, on the other hand, uses… Continue reading Eldritch – PC
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Resurrection (DLC) – PS3 (PSN)
Platform: PS3 (PSN) Release Date (NA): June 21st, 2011 Developers: Mercury Steam, Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami Genre: Action / Adventure, Hack and Slash Nerd Rating: 5 out of 10 Following Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and its first downloadable installment, Reverie, the second and final download pack known as Resurrection continues the story introduced in Chapter 13. With… Continue reading Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Resurrection (DLC) – PS3 (PSN)
Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing – Wii
No fun. No magic. No love. No hope. Only nunchuk steering, flying through rings, and suffering when it comes to Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing.
STEAM Summer Sale Starts Today
The Steam Summer Sale has kicked off today, offering some of the deepest discounts of the year on a variety of titles during the twelve day event. Steam’s signature flash sales will be back as well, offering savings on a rotating roster of titles which get changed every eight hours. Visitors to Steam’s website get… Continue reading STEAM Summer Sale Starts Today
Mario Kart 8 – Wii U
Platform: Wii U Release Date (NA): May 30th, 2014 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Don’t forget to check out the updates to the game as well: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1! Does Mario Kart 8 beat out Super Mario 3D World for most anticipated Wii U game? I don’t know, but one… Continue reading Mario Kart 8 – Wii U
Summer Games Done Quick Starts Next Week
Games Done Quick has posted the schedule for their semi annual speed running marathon; Summer Games Done Quick, which kicks off next week, according to their website. Games Done Quick is a charity gaming marathon held twice a year, and features over 150 hours of live streams from expert players attempting to get through a number… Continue reading Summer Games Done Quick Starts Next Week
Pre-Load Feature Now Available For PlayStation 4
Months after the launch of the Sony PlayStation 4, we were still waiting for the pre-load feature that would download purchased games before the release date to become a reality. This week, Sony finally confirmed the feature and published a list of upcoming games that would take advantage of the feature. Some of these games include Battlefield… Continue reading Pre-Load Feature Now Available For PlayStation 4
Secret of Mana – Super Nintendo
Platform: Super Nintendo Developer: Squaresoft Publisher: Square Enix Release Date (NA): October 3rd, 1993 Genre: Action Role-Playing Nerd Rating: 8/10 Reviewed by Jitszu Secret of Mana was originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2 (Legend of the Sacred Sword 2) and is the sequel to Seiken Densetsu (duh), A.K.A Final Fantasy Adventure. I know what… Continue reading Secret of Mana – Super Nintendo