The Ur-Quan Masters (Star Control II) – PC

Platform: PC Developer: Interstellar Frungy League Publisher: Accolade Release Date: November 1992 Genre: Action-Adventure Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Well, this year as every year around this time I get nostalgic and think about past times with family and friends, and of course old school video games. And this one truly is… Continue reading The Ur-Quan Masters (Star Control II) – PC

Xenogears – PlayStation

Nerd Bacon takes on the PlayStation RPG classic, Xenogears. Prepare for robot battles, martial arts, jumping, portrait painting and Christian symbolism.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – Game Boy Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance Developer: Alphadream, Vanpool (For the Mini-Games) Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: Japan: November 21, 2003; North America: November 17, 2003 Genre: Role Playing Game Reviewed by Flagostomos In 1994, Square-Enix (then known as Square) took everybody’s favorite plumber and cast him in his first role-playing adventure. Though a sequel was teased many times… Continue reading Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – Game Boy Advance

Robot Alchemic Drive / R.A.D – PlayStation 2

Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sandlot Publisher: Enix Release Date (NA):  November 5, 2002 Genre: Action Rating: Innovative Reviewed by Juuchi Yosamu I found this diamond in the rough in the bargain bin at work and I couldn’t resist picking it up. Being a mech enthusiast wasn’t enough to spare it from my coaster collection, it was… Continue reading Robot Alchemic Drive / R.A.D – PlayStation 2

Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2

Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sega Wow, Red Entertainment, Sofdec, ADX Publisher: Sega, Tezuka Productions Release Date NA:  Septermber, 9, 2004 Genre: Action Adventure, Hack and Slash Ranking: Innovative Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu To tell you the truth I bought this game as a gag. After reading the the first sentence on the cover “Be the… Continue reading Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2

Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku / Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight – Sega Saturn

Platform: Sega Saturn Developer: KCEN (Sony PlayStation) / KCET (Sega Saturn) Publisher: Konami Release Date JP: June, 25, 1998 Genre: Action-Adventure, Platforming Nerd Rating: Paragon of Perfection Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu Think you’ve mastered Castlevania: Symphony of the Night? Every nook and cranny explored, every weapon mastered, every boss vanquished? Then I’m here to tell you:… Continue reading Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku / Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight – Sega Saturn

King’s Field – PlayStation

Platform: PlayStation Developer: From Software Publisher: ASCIIware Release Date: February, 15, 1996 Genre: First Person Role Playing Game Ranking: Paragon of Perfection Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu This was the first game I bought for my PlayStation which turned out to be a blessing and a curse. This was the game that set the bar for… Continue reading King’s Field – PlayStation

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – Xbox 360

Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Bethesda Games Studios Publisher: 2K Games Release Date: March 20, 2006 Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle There is sufficient proof that the Elder Scrolls games are elite when referring to open world/ RPGs, I have vastly enjoyed most of them, but Oblivion, the fourth game in… Continue reading Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – Xbox 360

The Night of The Rabbit – PC

Platform: PC Developer: Daedalic Entertainment Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment Release Date: May 29, 2013 Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Point and Click Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico The Night of The Rabbit is a 2D, point-and-click adventure/puzzle game set in a world that floats between reality and fantasy. You play Jeremiah Hazelnut, a 12 year-old boy… Continue reading The Night of The Rabbit – PC

Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 – PC

Platform: PC (also available for XBox, Mac and Linux) Developer: Turtle Rock Studios (L4D) / Valve Corporation (L4D2) Publisher: Valve Corporation Release Date: Left 4 Dead November 17, 2008 / Left 4 Dead 2 November 17, 2009 Genre: Cooperative FPS Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 ESRB Rating: M for Mature Reviewed by Malefico The Left… Continue reading Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 – PC

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS

Platform:  3DS Release Date (NA):  March 24th, 2013 Developer:  Next Level Games Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Action / Adventure Nerd Rating:  8 out of 10   Be sure to check out The Watchman’s take on Dark Moon and my review of the first Luigi’s Mansion! Believe it or not, I picked this game up back on its launch date but until… Continue reading Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS

Halo: Combat Evolved – Xbox

Platform: Xbox Developer: Bungie Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Release Date: November 15, 2001 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle     There is no question I am not a fan of first person shooters, yea their fun for a little while, but a little repetitive for me. Halo is… Continue reading Halo: Combat Evolved – Xbox

Call of Duty: Ghosts – Xbox 360

  Platform: Xbox 360 Developers: Infinity Ward Raven Software Neversoft Publisher: Activision Release Date: November 5, 2013 Genre: First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 8.5 out 10 (single player) 8 out of 10 (multiplayer) Reviewed by Shadow Links Another year, another Call of Duty title. At least thats what the people who think the series is all… Continue reading Call of Duty: Ghosts – Xbox 360

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy – PC

Platform: PC Developer: Raven Software Publisher: LucasArts/Activision Release Date: September 17, 2003 Genre: FPS, 3PS Reviewed by Flagostomos Any person that has watched Star Wars has dreamt of the same thing: What it would be like to have a Lightsaber. While many games throughout the years have tried their best to recreate the experience, Jedi Academy… Continue reading Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy – PC