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When the original Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony game came online in 2011 it was hailed as something of an instant classic by 16-bit aficionados and retro enthusiasts.  Quite simply, it was able to deliver all the standardized tropes you’d expect to find in game of its type, yet though it all, still manage to deliver some excellent, deep gameplay that satisfies.  For all intents and purposes, Jamestown + is an upcoming release of this first iteration but with a few key additions to bolster its arrival on the PS4.  In addition to some new levels, you can also…

There’s nothing quite like loading up a nice action-packed RPG, especially one that looks rather inviting and contains tons of interesting quests.  In short, this more or less describes Spiders’ recently released game “Bound by Flame” for the PS4.  Even though the game has been garnering quite a bit of critical backlash, it still manages to provide some interesting fantasy-themed role-playing tropes and activities to keep you busy.  Clearly, we’re talking about a game here that’s no doubt been heavily influenced by the likes of titles such as Dark Souls.  What it might lack in terms of character development or…

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The “Trials” series is famous for its rather simplistic yet highly addictive and stylish gameplay.  What makes this franchise so noteworthy is the way it sucks you in with its rollercoaster-like feel, juxtaposing this giddiness with additional challenge-based factors.  When you’re doing well you almost feel like a pro cyclist, conquering one insane series of jumps after another.  However, it’s always smooth sailing – if you’re not on top of things, even a run though on a fairly pedestrian level can lead to a series of embarrassing crashes.  Assuming that you’re not simply enjoying the comedic nature of your failings,…

June, 2014 is going to be a rather busy month for the video game industry, especially for the PlayStation 4 crowd.  Simply put, there’s a glut of confirmed (and impending yet potentially still unconfirmed) titles headed our way next month (or maybe even sooner), so without further ado, let’s take a look, shall we? Murdered: Soul Suspect – June 3, 2014 Billing itself as a sort of action-adventure title, “Murdered: Soul Suspect” is actually more of an interactive and largely linear graphic novel of sorts.  It tells the story a murdered detective who sets out to bring his killer to…

Discovering the first “Trials” title was monumental to say the least.  For all intents and purposes it was basically a very accessible arcade game that pretty much anyone could pick up and quickly enjoy, yet it also possessed a certain depth that’s quite uncommon.  Simply put – “Trials Fusion” takes that initial formula and builds upon it in a very big way, enhancing the thrills, chills and spills as one might expect. Developers Red Lynx and Ubisoft (Shanghai / Ukraine) have not only provided ardent fans of the series with “more of the same” awesome action they have no doubt…

Given the long and storied history of games, which stretches back to ancient times, it’s odd that there aren’t many traditionally-oriented options within the video game oeuvre.  You know, things like card, board, table, gambling and casino titles which capture the spirit of various historical games that have been played for centuries. Let be honest: rolling dices in your hand and being filled with excitement and hope while throwing them on the table is an experience that a real player would hardly give up on.If you are a videogame fan and at the same time a nostalgic of this old…

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It would all too easy to simply say that Puppy Games’ “Titan Attacks!” is nothing more than a rehash of the arcade classic “Space Invaders” with some additional refinements added for good measure.  However, rather than being a knock-off, TA! is actually something of a tribute that that classic title, the devs even take great pride in this by stating (on their homepage) that it’s “The best Space Invaders tribute ever”.  All in all, one would have to agree with such sentiments; this game really is an update / recreation of that classic gameplay formula which people still seem to…

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There’s nothing quite like the feel of a realistic steering wheel when you’re playing a racing game. Sure, you can use a controller (even the wonderful DualShock 4) to control the on-screen action, but the subtlety of control and immersion-factor of an actual wheel cannot be surpassed if you’re really into racing. Given the PS4’s relatively new status on the console scene, you might think that there aren’t that many options available for the serious Sony racing fan. In short, the options are rather sparse at the moment, nevertheless, there are some great options out there for those who want…

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Delightfully dark, weird and slightly xenophobic, “Stick it to the Man!” is a 2D side-scrolling platformer with a classic feel and modern features.  The game itself sees the player assuming the role of “Ray” – a hapless individual who wakes up one day to find his world turned upside down in more ways than one.   Quite inexplicably, Ray discovers that there’s a 16’ pink “spaghetti arm” sticking out of his head which also grants the power to read the minds of other characters.  Where other titles might rely on various combat mechanics to flesh out the gameplay, developer Zoink! has…

What can we say about VooFoo Studios’ wonderful “Pure Chess” that you don’t already know?  Since 2012, the title has seem its popularity dramatically rise both on the Vita as well as the PlayStation 3, becoming something of a best-seller on each platform.  The reason for its success is simple – it’s a great-looking chess simulator that can serve to entertain as well as teach. Loading up “Pure Chess” as a beginner, you’ll have no problems as the title can teach you the basics.  Like any good game of its sort, it’s also packed with a wealth of tutorials to…

Ripped straight out of the minds of demented developer, Red Barrels, “Outlast” is a game that has seemingly helped define what constitutes a survivor horror game in this era.  There are literally oodles of titles out there, all of them claiming to be horror-filled nightmare romps yet time and time again they turn out to be slanting more toward action, depriving us of any real fear factor.  “Outlast” on the other hand, is the antithesis to all of that – a game built on a formula that wants to cultivate a sense of helplessness in the player. Taking a nod…

The pairing of the Final Fantasy franchise with the Sony PlayStation brand has always been an amicable one.  Over the years they’ve artfully supported one another in various ways, perhaps even pushing the both the game series and platform to new heights which neither might reach alone.  In recent years, however, FF has taken just a bit of a nose-dive thanks in part to the terrible showing given by Final Fantasy XIV Online, the predecessor to “A Realm Reborn”.  Luckily, this new iteration heroically picks up the bar and raises it high into the air, once again reasserting the legitimacy…

You know what they say, “every dog has his day”…  What many might not realize is that this folksy concept also applies to the high-tech world of video game consoles.  Not only does each machine tend to have its own “heyday” and golden era of popularity, but there are also exclusive game releases to be considered as well.  In fact, one could argue that it’s often certain magnetic titles that end up help driving consumer sales and influencing the ultimate lifespan of specific consoles.  In other words, whether you’re a “game box” manufacturer or a game designer, it’s always a…

Reeling from several months of releases, May (2014) is set to be a particularly noteworthy month for PS4 gamers.  There’s a little bit of something for everyone headed our way, in fact.  Action, horror, platforming, sports, and of course, lots of sleek-looking role-playing goodness to tease and tantalize.  Furthermore, later on in the month one of the more highly-anticipated games of the year will be dropping, Ubisoft’s sandbox du jour, “Watch Dogs”.   For all intents and purposes, it looks like May is going to be one of the stronger earlier months of the year for next-gen game releases.  Here’s a…

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Last year grand theft auto five was one of the bestselling games to come out not only in that year but of all time, and this is for many good reasons as the game itself received fantastic reviews from both game journalists and players alike. What’s been amazing about grand theft auto five is how the community has continued to play the online months and months after release, many people saying that any money in GTA five online is actually more fun than the story mode itself. For some people the online gameplay has become a tad stale and so…

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At first glance, Ivory Tower and Ubisoft Reflections’ “The Crew” seems to be just another modern racing game featuring the same kind of appealing graphics and action-based drama that we know and love.  However, lurking beneath its hook there’s another incredulous facet to consider – this is going to be an open world game.   Sure, we’ve seen other racing franchises play around with such concepts, even rather successfully, but nothing on the scale of “The Crew”. In truth, the game’s developers don’t even appear to consider the title to be locked into the racing genre at all, opting to label…

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If you like open world, MMO, zombie-infested, free-to-play gaming then sit down for a second and try to remain calm as we unveil “H1Z1” to you.  Just when you thought it was safe to come out and game, another incredible post-apocalyptic title, and of the zombie flavor, no less, decides to drop onto the PS4.  This is an in-house Sony production, which largely explains why everyone’s been so tight-lipped about the project until now. Looking at some recently available screenshots, it doesn’t appear to be particularly aggressive in terms of graphical realism, but neither does it look unappealing. Let’s face…

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With a huge map to play around in, a lot of people will probably be inundated with so much sensory data that they don’t know where to start in InFAMOUS: Second Son.  Well, here are some quick and easy tips that will help you supercharge your playthrough and help you topple all those who stand in your way… Try to stick to long-range tactics While you might be tempted to just fly down in the midst of a crowd of baddies and let loose the hounds of war, in most instances, this would be a mistake.  It’s a much better…

Fans have been waiting for what seems like ages now for Kojima and crew to continue onward with the Metal Gear Solid series, specifically the threads that deal with Snake, aka “Big Boss”.  Well, Ground Zeroes is finally here and whether or not you’re fully satisfied by its rather meagre length, you have to admit that it’s pretty dang cool.  It’s basically a semi-open world level utilizing a simple objective-based mission format.  Within this framework you can make a number of choices, even though it’s not necessarily as free-wheeling and open-ended as many might have liked.  Nevertheless, in terms of…