On September 10th we finally had the chance to go to one of the Xbox events in Toronto. It’s amazing how close we are but the timing is never right… We were definitely excited to be able to play some of the upcoming blockbuster Fall titles and discover some new indie gems as well. The show floor reminded me of …
Nintendo @ E3 2014
Without an actual press conference this year, Nintendo presented their plans for the future in the shape of a digital event. Beginning with a crazy showdown between Regis and Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Smash Bros. Wii U is the first game on the list. Miis become playable characters, and we see a Disney Infinity type of figure being placed on the …
Ubisoft @ E3 2014
The briefing opened with an action-packed video, where the protagonist travels on a bus. Stopped at a checkpoint, a shootout takes place, and while the main character isn’t involved, soon enough he gets shot at. Chaos ensues as he tries to leave the bus. A helicopter lands. He’s surrounded. A strange character comes out of the helicopter, lecturing the soldiers …
The String Arcade
If you’re looking for a new sound that can be shared with gamers and non-gamers alike, the self-titled CD release from The String Arcade will definitely be music to your ears. It’s a video game tribute album, meant to capture the essence of each video game theme and transfer it into an arrangement that gamers can relate to, and enjoyable …
Meet John Hopkins, the voice of Marius Titus in Ryse
Editor’s note: spoilers ahead! If you haven’t played Ryse: Son of Rome, read at your own risk. Ryse: Son of Rome was a really interesting experience for me since I found myself completely immersed in it, and absolutely loving or hating certain characters, in record time. Their personalities were reinforced by the fantastic acting, which was in turn supported by …
The Convalescent Gamer
Being sick is not fun. For the past 5 years I’ve been struggling with a condition that affected my daily activities and caused other problems. The last 2 years have been particularly difficult, where everything in my life revolved around pain, nausea and other crappy things. The last thing affected by all of this was the will to play and …
Dust of your cartridges, the RetroN 5 is coming
One thing that annoys me is when a new console comes out, your previous games are automatically obsolete due to the lack of back-compatibility. Sure, we can keep all our consoles plugged in, but that would be if we had the space and money to invest in the amazing layout we would like to display them all neatly. Not to …
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest
It was a fairly cold evening at the Greek Theatre, but the music certainly warmed our hearts. We had center right seats, just behind the photo/video booth, and a special pass to be able to take photos and video footage. Seeing as every other photographer was taller than me and had bulky equipment, I stuck to my seat which gave …
PDP Afterglow Wireless Headset for Xbox 360
Written by Brandy Shaul PDP’s Afterglow line of gaming headsets and controllers has been fairly hit or miss in terms of quality, as it’s incredibly easy to fall in love with fun lighting effects in exchange for questionable designs. When it comes to PDP’s Afterglow Universal Wireless Headset, that mold unfortunately hasn’t been broken. The Afterglow Universal Wireless Headset has …
House Flipper Buyer’s Guide
General tips: Fix all cracks with plaster first. Buyers usually tell you if there are some left. If you can’t find all the cracks (some are tricky), proceed to paint, and if you can’t paint a section, plaster it. Remove and replace all broken fixtures (windows, wall outlets, doors, ceiling lights). Clean everything (floor, walls, windows) and remove old broken …
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery walkthrough
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery contains all three Frog Detective cases: The Haunted Island, The Case of the Invisible Wizard and Corruption at Cowboy County. These are fairly straightforward 3D adventure games with a good dose of humor, but should you feel a little stuck, here is a walkthrough for all three cases. The golden rule: be sure to talk …
Paradise Killer crimes, suspects and evidence
This guide is a checklist of all the crimes, suspects and evidence you need in order to find out the whole story. To be able to interrogate further, you need to increase your friendship level with the suspects. Go to them and choose to hang out, wait a few minutes and do it again. Reach max hangout level with all …
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games – Virtue’s Last Reward walkthrough and achievements
-UNDER CONSTRUCTION- LOCKS Locks require you to follow other paths and view other pieces of the story in order to unlock them. You can spot them in the flow chart as black squares with a closed book with a question mark. You can “jump” to any stage you’ve completed just before the question marks through the flow chart in the …
House Flipper Garden Competitions Helper
With the House Flipper Garden DLC, you’re finally able to tame those wild lawns and create gorgeous landscapes with a number functional spaces. Even better, the addition of a garden can boost the sale price of your properties by up to 50%. Start by mowing the lawn, then remove the remaining weeds and molehills. Cut down the trees if you …
My Cafe Recipes and Ingredients List
If you’re stuck somewhere in progression because a customer asked you for a certain item that doesn’t fully appear on your list and insists that you buy hints, we have the solution! We have made this text-based recipe list sorted by main ingredient and alphabetized, to help you find the ingredient combinations you are missing. Some require special ingredients, others need …
Destiny Card, Emblem and Shader Codes
Head on to http://www.bungie.net/en/User/coderedemption and log on with your PSN or Xbox account to redeem the following codes. Pick up your emblems and shaders at the Special Orders Vendor in the Tower. Destiny Collector’s Card #1 – Class: Warlock – YKA-RJG-MH9 Destiny Collector’s Card #2 – Class: Titan – MVD-4N3-NKH Destiny Collector’s Card #3 – Class: Hunter – 3DA-P4X-F6A Destiny …
The Elder Scrolls Online New Player Guide
Courtesy of Bethesda Controls and Keybindings: Movement – Menus – Combat – General Character Creation Quests and Exploring: Quests and Objective Tracking – Exploration – Lockpicking – Fishing – Fast Travel – Mounts Inventory and Items: Inventory – Equipment – Item Comparison – Quickslots – Buying, Selling, and Repairing – Bank Skills and Leveling Up: Allocating Attribute Points – Skill Lines and Types of Abilities – Learning Abilities – Slotting Abilities – Ability Morphs Combat Basics: Weapon Attacks – Active …
Ryse: Son of Rome Collectibles and Gold
GOLD FOR COLOSSEUM BOOSTER PACKS Earning gold in the colosseum takes a while, but you can get an easy 150 gold to get you closer to that first booster pack. There are 50 gold coins to be found in each issue of the Ryse: Sword of Damocles comic on Xbox.com. You can find gold in some of the pages in …
V Rising
A Diablo-type of game with a vampire theme was sure to climb to the top of my favorite games, but as it turned out, V Rising left a bad taste of garlic in my virtual vampire’s mouth. I had pre-ordered and initially played it on Early Access, solo, in a private game. In typical PvE survival fashion, you start by …
Bear and Breakfast
On the subject of simulation and management games, just because something looks simple doesn’t mean it won’t be any less enjoyable. Such is the experience in Bear and Breakfast by Gummy Cat Studios, a 2D adventure management game where you play as a well-intentioned bear who attempts to restore old buildings and turn them into successful tourist accommodations, in a …
Pupperazzi
I was a bit reluctant to pick up and play Pupperazzi at first. It seemed weird, silly, and I can’t say I approved of the “share pics, gain followers” concept, but I was looking for an easy, casual distraction that didn’t give me too much to think about. I found it on Xbox Game Pass and was convinced by positive …
Farmville 3 – Animals
I’ll be honest, I gave this a try because of an offer of “get 2000 points when reaching level 30 within 10 days” via a certain site, which would get me a $20 Amazon gift card. I’ve played Family Farm Seaside casually for a couple of years now, and I still manage my farm for a few minutes every day. …
Phasmophobia
Having a faulty brain that doesn’t quite process things as it should and has trouble with hand/eye coordination, I’ve been searching for slow-paced gaming alternatives. A few months ago, I discovered Phasmophobia, and it didn’t take me long to jump right in with a few friends, in honor of our good old days of screams and spooks in Damned. Phasmophobia …
Two Point Hospital: Close Encounters DLC
And we’re back to Two Point Hospital… or rather, we’re STILL playing Two Point Hospital because the content keeps coming and it’s keeping us busy! Aliens have come to Two Point in the latest DLC, Close Encounters. The sci-fi vibe and fictitious Area 51-inspired area revolve around a UFO crash and government cover-up, as you will learn from the beginning …
Two Point Hospital: Pebberley Island DLC
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I was very intrigued when I saw a press release announcing a game that claimed to be based on SAW and aimed to be something created by Jigsaw himself. What I ended up experiencing was a rather lackluster point and click adventure that had the potential to be so much more. Play With Me is a horror puzzle adventure created …
Two Point Hospital Bigfoot DLC
I am still slowly digesting Two Point Hospital content, and here comes a new DLC! Bigfoot opens up a new area of the map in snowy mountains, containing three very challenging scenarios. The pre-requisite to unlock Bigfoot is obtaining one star in Flemmington, which itself requires a good amount of hours played to reach, but is nothing in comparison to …