It’s been known since GDC that the upcoming 1.70 patch for the PlayStation 4 would be much more than the often released “stability improvement” patches whose effects often go completely unnoticed by users. It was stated that consumer feedback had been taken into consideration when thinking of new features to add. Sony has now officially… Continue reading Sony Announces Features of PS4 Update 1.70
Battletoads and Double Dragon – SNES
One of the first crossover video games, is Battletoads and Double Dragon a title worthy of succeeding the famous original?
Assassin’s Creed: Liberation HD – PlayStation 3
Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 Release Date: January 14, 2014 Developer(s): Ubisoft Sofia & Ubisoft Montreal Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Action/Adventure, Stealth ESRB: M Nerd Rating: 8/10 A while back, I reviewed the Aveline DLC that came free with PlayStation and PC versions Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, but now the time has come to review the game that came… Continue reading Assassin’s Creed: Liberation HD – PlayStation 3
Castlevania 64 – N64
Read The Cubist’s review of the first Castlevania title rendered in 3D – Castlevania (also known as Castlevania 64) for the Nintendo 64!
Iron Force – iOS
Platform: iOS Developer: Cool Fish Games Publisher: Chillingo Ltd. Release Date: June 17th, 2013 Genre: Action Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 I recently stumbled across this tank combat game for the iOS called Iron Force, developed by Cool Fish Games and published by Chillingo Ltd, most famously known for games including Cut The Rope,… Continue reading Iron Force – iOS
Hot Wheels Turbo Racing – Nintendo 64
NOTHING will surprise you more than playing Hot Wheels Turbo Racing on your Nintendo 64! With over 25 race cars and tons of stunts, you can’t go wrong!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Back from the Sewers – Game Boy
Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Genre: Action Release Date (NA): December 1991 Nerd Rating: 6/10 Reviewed by FrozenMallet When Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan released on Game Boy in 1990 it was the first time gamers could take the Heroes in the Half Shell on the go. It was a… Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Back from the Sewers – Game Boy
Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu – NES
Platform: NES Developer: Now Production Publisher: Hudson Soft Release Date: December 1990 Genre: Platformer Rating: 9.5/10 Reviewed by ChronoSloth It’s April’s Foolish Games time at Nerd Bacon this month, and I’ve admittedly been seeking out games that sound like they suck to entertain our readers. I haven’t been searching based on review scores of the… Continue reading Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu – NES
Limbo – PC
Platform: PC Developers: Playdead Publishers: Playdead Release Date: July 21st 2010 Genre: Puzzle Nerd Rating: 7.5 Reviewed by: Babe Sauce If you’re looking for a puzzle game that is intellectually stimulating without forcing you to look for overly obscure cues you would have never thought existed, you’ve come to the right review. Limbo isn’t a particularly… Continue reading Limbo – PC
Resident Evil 5 – Xbox 360
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
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
Rocksmith 2014 – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: October 22, 2013 Genre: Music, Education, Simulation Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 Somewhere along the line after the popularity of Guitar Hero died down, Ubisoft said, “Hey, why don’t we make a brand new guitar game, but use real guitars!,” and the world cracked open… Continue reading Rocksmith 2014 – Xbox 360
Rayman Fiesta Run – Android
Platform: Android Release Date: November 7th, 2013 Developer: Ubisoft (?) Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 If we’re lucky, we get a few great moments in our gaming lives where we play a sequel to a great game that turns out to be an ever greater game. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is… Continue reading Rayman Fiesta Run – Android
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