Andrew Sztein
Back in 1990's, free roaming space shooters were much more popular than they are today. Games like Descent Freespace and the Wing Commander series proved that you could have satisfying outer space flying action with a deep and fulfilling story. While space shooters are still common, most don't have the depth of gameplay that these titles offered. Read More.
There's a debate going on right now as to whether video games can considered an art form. The naysayers such as Roger Ebert suggest that despite the artistic values that games can exhibit, the mere fact that they require player input to function discounts them as a legitimate art form. Read More.
In my nearly twenty years as a gamer, I've learned some universal truths about the gaming world. What Ninja Gaiden taught me on the NES in 1989 was that, simply, ninjas must die. Ninjas are a constant threat in the world of gaming, and it is your duty as a player to take them out one by one. Read More.
What a strange long trip it's been for the Tomb Raider series. When Core Design created the original Tomb Raider in 1996, they were setting the template for not only several Tomb Raider games to come, but also for countless 3D action games. Lara's first couple of adventures were solid, ahead of their time games that are still cherished to this day. Read More.
Resident Evil 4 was the best game of 2005 on the GameCube. There's no ifs ands or buts about it. Upon its release, the Resident Evil franchise and the GameCube itself were getting stagnant. While Resident Evil's graphics were as gorgeous as ever, the weird tank like controls and pre-rendered backgrounds were stuck firmly in the PlayStation era. Read More.
Sudoku is the Rubik's cube for the new millennium. Everyone and their sister seem to be on the bus with a Sudoku puzzle in hand these days. Is it a fad, or is it here to stay? I don't know, but I can say without a doubt that until the Sudoku money well dries up, there will be publishers competing for your Sudoku buck. Read More.
Ah, the old west; a tried and true tradition that has given us some of the most memorable films in Hollywood's repertoire. Since the video game industry seems to emulate a lot of Hollywood's moves, it's rather shocking that the old west isn't a more common theme in video games. Read More.
As I write this review, I have to ask a question: What is the point? Sure, I could trash this game, point out all of its faults, but what well would that do? Everyone who intends to purchase this game for their kids (or themselves) has already made up their minds about their purchasing decision. Read More.
As I write this review, I have to ask a question: What is the point? Sure, I could trash this game, point out all of its faults, but what well would that do? Everyone who intends to purchase this game for their kids (or themselves) has already made up their minds about their purchasing decision. Read More.
One of the most interesting phenomenons within all disciplines is the "one-hit wonder". Someone comes out of the blue to deliver a product that people gobble up quickly and enthusiastically, before parasitically moving on to their next chunk of entertainment. It happens with books (The Da Vinci Code), movies (Ask anyone if they liked any of M. Read More.
Is there anything sweeter than cold pizza the morning after a party? An odd way to begin a review I know, but bear with me. When Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones was released in December of 2005, it was the video game equivalent of a premium pizza. You know, the kind that has cheese that stretches for miles when you take a slice, littered with delicious toppings, and a crust so thick you can use it as a floatation device. Read More.
The shooter genre is still waiting for its handheld killer app. Both major handheld systems have their hardware issues that prevent them from producing a superlative shooting experience. Still, that hasn't stopped many game developers from giving it the old college try. Read More.
Over the last two decades Super Mario has been more than a mascot, an icon, or even a legend in the gaming industry; he is its ambassador. And not surprising, no other franchise in the history of video games has had the far reaching impact on how games are played or viewed. Read More.
There are three kinds of gamers in the world; those who love Warioware, those who hate it, and those who haven't tried it yet. If you are in the first camp, rest assured that Warioware and the Wii is a match made in heaven. If you're of the belief that Warioware is for those who have the most minuscule of attention spans, this installment will do little to change your mind. Read More.
If there was ever proof that first impressions can't be trusted, Earth Defense Force 2017 is it. When I first popped the game into my 360, I thought it was a prank being played on me by my editors; a right of initiation so to speak. Read More.
