Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is like a microcosm of my TGS experience: I hardly understood it but it was awesome. There are such huge language and cultural barriers here, but lightning-infused samurai swords cut through that quick smart. Also, it speaks to my sense of a lack of familiarity with Japanese games, and the Metal Gear franchise in particular. Read the rest of this entry »

If there is one name associated with quality arcade racing games it is Criterion. From the explosive joy of the Burnout series to the white knuckle racing of Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Criterion has released top notch racer after top notch racer. This pedigree of driving titles has culminated with their latest effort, Need For Speed: Most Wanted, a return to one of the most beloved titles in the franchise. I was recently lucky enough to see some of the game’s single player component as well as experience the exciting multiplayer aspect. Read the rest of this entry »

Company of Heroes has long been regarded as one of the best RTS experiences available. Forgoing the traditional base building and resource management of most games in the genre, CoH focused on unit management. This difference, as well as some amazing graphics, top notch combat and excellent historical accuracy allowed it to stand apart from the crowd and gain a massive dedicated fan base that is still playing to this very day. This means the recently announced CoH2 has a lot to live up to. I recently had the chance to talk with Simon Watts, creative manager on the project, about fan expectations and how the team at Relic Entertainment is looking to improve the game for both fans and newcomers to the series. Read the rest of this entry »

Darksiders was one of the most notable new IPs of this generation. A blend of Zelda character progression, God of War combat and a wonderfully dark and gothic setting helped players embrace it with open arms. Fast forward two years and it’s just a short time until the release of its anticipated sequel. With a change of protagonist and a new location there are plenty of questions that fans are dying to see answered. I was recently lucky enough to put a few of those questions to THQ Creative Manager Jeremy Greiner. Read the rest of this entry »