Mass Effect 2 continues the epic story of Commander Shepard, the player-defined hero who thwarted a massive plot to destroy the galaxy in the original Mass Effect. Players always knew that Shepard’s story wasn’t over. The Reapers are still coming, and only Shepard and her crew believe it, so they’re the only ones who can [...]
The PS4 has been announced, and early reports show that it will not be backwards compatible. Of course, this led to a social media backlash, with gamers declaring that not having backwards compatibility is a huge faux pas, and some even saying that they won’t buy the PS4 unless it is backwards compatible. For me, [...]
I love achievements. The sound of an achievement unlocking is incredibly satisfying. It makes me feel accomplished. Lately, though, I’ve been reading articles about how achievements could be hurting gaming. Some people seem to think that achievements are changing the way we game – that we no longer see a point to gaming if we’re [...]
Ever since it was announced that the new Tomb Raider title coming out this year will have multiplayer, I’ve seen a common thread of conversation running through forums, articles, and social media platforms. This thread claims that the lucrativeness of a multiplayer model for selling games is ruining the overall gaming industry. Basically, people seem [...]
Warning: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS. Since this is not a review, which I always serve up spoiler-free, I will be talking in detail about Mass Effect 3’s ending, as well as other parts of the game. If you have not played it yet and would not like to know anything about it, don’t read this. [...]
Skyrim’s original release had enough content to keep gamers busy for literally hundreds of hours, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t want more. Hearthfire is less of an attempt to deliver new content than to simply add a few features to the game, and although they’re fun for a while, they don’t leave much of [...]
Batman: Arkham City is one of those games that I never would have played unless someone had handed it to me, but I am definitely glad someone (in this case, my boyfriend) did. On some level, everyone knows Batman. Whether through a movie, a cartoon, a comic, or a video game, he’s iconic, and so [...]
Who doesn’t love the 360 Arcade? Arcade games are often hidden gems, offering great gaming experiences for a lower price than those big budget new release titles, and they’re also available for direct download, meaning you can play right away. In my Arcade reviews, I’ll focus on what games give you the most bang for [...]
Rock Band Blitz has finally been released!!! This was my pre-played opinion of Rock Band Blitz: I don’t know if I am more excited to have 25 new songs for Rock Band 3 or to play the new Blitz game. I am a huge fan of Rock Band, but honestly, Blitz looks like a fancy [...]