Platform: Nintendo GameCube Developer: Sonic Team USA Publisher: Sega Release Date: June 19, 2001 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by Flagostomos I didn’t grow up with a Genesis. I thought Mario was the best because I wasn’t even aware that Sonic existed. It wasn’t until I was older and the Internet had… Continue reading Sonic Adventure 2: Battle – Nintendo GameCube
Fable – Xbox
Platform: Xbox Developer: Big Blue Box (Satellite of Lion Head Studios) Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Release Date (NA): September 14, 2004 Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 8.7 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle Morals, these are necessary in real life, but in a video game? Not usually, but in the fantastic land of Albion, this is… Continue reading Fable – Xbox
HD Remakes: Are they worth it?
By Shadow Links HD remakes are they worth it? A recent phenomenon i’I’ve seen mostly on the PS3 and a few on other systems has been the remake of classic games into high definition. If you want the short answer, its probably yes. Now if you already own the game, you are far less likely to… Continue reading HD Remakes: Are they worth it?
The Guy Game – PS2
Platform: PlayStation 2 Release Date: (NA) August 31, 2004 Developers: Top Heavy studios Publishers: Gathering Genre: Puzzle Nerd Rating: 3 out of 10 Reviewed by Shadow Links Every once in a while as a review I feel the urge….to total rip a game to shreds. Why? Because its way more fun to destroy a game. For… Continue reading The Guy Game – PS2
Best Gaming Motherboards: An Overview
Mal’s Computer Corner Platform: PC By Malefico The motherboard, also referred to as the system board, is one of the most crucial parts of any gaming computer. If the CPU is the brain, the motherboard can be likened to the nervous system. It’s what ties everything together, ensuring that all the little electrical pulses go where… Continue reading Best Gaming Motherboards: An Overview
Smite – PC
Platform: PC Developer: HI-REZ Studios Publisher: HI-REZ Studios Release Date: N/A Genre: Third-person Multiplayer Online Battle Arena/MOBA Reviewed by Nidhidki Smite is a Free to play MOBA, played from the third person perspective. that is currently in open beta with intent to release early spring 2014. You can download and play the game for free here. http://www.hirezstudios.com/smitegame/home… Continue reading Smite – PC
Top Five Reasons To Buy a New Console AND Top Five Reasons To Go With PC
Mal’s Computer Corner Platform: PC, PS4, XBox One By Malefico With the release of the new consoles well under way and with partisans expressing strong console and PC opinions, I wanted to take just a little space to try to start a positive, thoughtful discussion of the state of video gaming today as it relates to… Continue reading Top Five Reasons To Buy a New Console AND Top Five Reasons To Go With PC
Evoland – PC
Nerd Bacon’s The Watchman reviews the classic RPG inspired Evoland for the PC.
Assassin’s Creed III – PlayStation 3
Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 Publisher: Ubisoft Developer (Primary): Ubisoft Montreal Release Date: October 30th, 2012 Genre: Action / Adventure, Stealth Nerd Rating: 8.5/10 Assassin’s Creed 3 was probably the biggest game release of 2012 (In my opinion anyway). This could be due to the fact that there was a lot of hype before it… Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III – PlayStation 3
Comix Zone – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Sega Technical Institute Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): August 1995 Genre: Beat’em Up, Action Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry Released at a time when the Sega Genesis was old news and 3D disc-based gaming was a hot ticket item, Comix Zone failed to make waves despite excellent… Continue reading Comix Zone – Genesis
Knack – PS4
Platform: PS4 Release Date (NA): November 15th, 2013 Developer: SCE Japan Studio Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Genre: Beat ’em up, Platforming Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 After reading The Watchman’s review of Knack for the PlayStation 4, I nodded my head in affirmation as it seemed that perhaps not all 8th gen releases were going to… Continue reading Knack – PS4
Brains vs. Brawn
A closer look at The Microchips and Muscle of XBox One and PS4 Platforms: PS4 and XBox One Release Dates: November 15, 2013 (PS4) and November 22, 2013 (XB1) By Malefico So, both of the new consoles have arrived. Some of our resident writers have already snatched up PS4 and written about their first impressions and… Continue reading Brains vs. Brawn
Command & Conquer: The First Decade – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Westwood Studios Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: February 2, 2006 Genre: Real Time Strategy, FPS Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 (plus 2 for nostalgia) ESRB Rating: T for Teen Reviewed by Malefico I was walking around Wal Mart the other day and saw a most amazing sight… All the Command & Conquer… Continue reading Command & Conquer: The First Decade – PC
Burning Force – Genesis
Reviewing Burning Force for the Sega Genesis Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Namco Publisher: Namco Release Date (NA): 1990 Genre: Shoot ‘em Up (Shmup) Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry Burning Force hits the screen with a powerforce unparalleled by most Shmups. Instead of sporting the traditional left to right side scrolling 2D visual… Continue reading Burning Force – Genesis
Final Fantasy VIII – PlayStation
Nerd Bacon writer Juuchi Yosamu reviews Final Fantasy VIII for the original PlayStation. Junction 100 Blinds to your ST-DEF to be sure you can read this.