More Powerful Than Ever As a lifelong Dragon Ball Z fan who has every episode ever made on his shelf, I’ve come to expect a familiar experience from the franchise. A new, more-powerful bad guy will appear, Goku’s friends will hold s/he off in futility as he trains and travels, and the villain will barely […]
Continue the Bloodletting In 2009, From Software reinvigorated the gaming landscape with Demons Souls by offering players an alternative from games laden with cut-scenes and hints. The enthusiastic reception proved that games founded on trial-and-error and punishing-but-fair mechanics of older generations still resonate with a large audience. Bloodborne may not carry the Souls name, but […]
On a Roll OlliOlli, Roll7’s first entry into the skate genre, was every bit creative and intuitive as it was aesthetically pleasing. The unconventional control scheme was a refreshing approach to an established breed of game design, the pixel art created a dirty vibe to match the sport’s street origins, and the music’s high production values took the overall […]
Tight Trucks Don’t Make a Smooth Ride OlliOlli is the definition of a love/hate relationship. One moment I’m destroying every goal it sets in front of me, and the next I’m trying not to destroy my controller. The game approaches the skate genre in a way I’ve never seen before by combining side-scrolling levels with unconventional […]
Pink Killer Some Filler Infamous: First Light tells the origin story of side-character Abigail Walker, also known as Fetch, from Infamous: Second Son. However, this standalone DLC requires no previous knowledge of Second Son in order to be enjoyable; what it does require is a small portion of your time, and a love of solid game mechanics. First Light expertly employs a […]
You can’t get rid of the Babadook The Babadook: a goofy word that gives no hint of meaning. Is it a monster? An emotion? Both? Its definition is what viewers will ultimately be seeking when they sit down to watch this nonconventional horror film. The movie focuses intimately on characters who are struggling through deep, […]
Can’t Stop Shooting The exponential growth of the video game industry has placed a plethora of options in front of players. Gamers no longer have to rely on massive, triple A titles to keep them busy for the year, as smaller experiences have permeated the release schedule. Resogun is proof that a simple, well-executed concept can not […]
From Beaten to Death to Bored to Death The Protector bullied its way into my life one day with a flying knee that landed itself into my top three martial arts movies of all time. It is a movie that can stand strongly as a martial arts masterpiece without the use of stunt doubles, CGI, […]
Once Upon a Nuanced Game Child of Light efficiently synthesizes gameplay and art direction. The art style is supported brilliantly by a light-hearted story, and a nuanced battle system. The underlying RPG mechanics contribute to the complexity of the game by utilizing expansive skill trees, crafting, and world exploration. Every character and location brim with […]