A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Coming off the Microsoft Point to Currency transition, Microsoft has upgraded their free Rewards Program. Just like before, you can earn credits to spend in the Xbox Marketplace by being rewarded for things you are going to do anyway. Once enough “credits” are earned, they are automatically converted to digital currency and deposited into your […]
Finding Lost Memories – Set as a reimagining of the 16-bit original cult classic, Flashback stays true to the Prince of Persia action-platforming style of gameplay but comes up a little short on the awesome-sauce. Via the Unreal Engine, Flashback is a good looking 2.5D experience that blends the HD environments of Shadow Complex mixed […]
Starting September 3, 2013 Microsoft is offering some deep discounts in celebration of going back to school. I know, buying games in celebration of attending class doesn’t really make sense but whatever, everyone likes a good bin deal. These prices will be available until Monday September 9th. If you don’t already own the Castlevania games, […]
A 150 Coin Month – Nintendo is gearing up for the school season with an educational title but bringing back some forgotten favorites. Game #1 – Zoda’s Revenge: Star Tropics II (Wii Virtual Console download, NES) Price – 150 Coins, normally 500 Wii Points ($5) Availability – Sept 3, 2013 – October 6, 2013 Summary […]
This is What Makes Games Fun – Rayman Legends is a pick-up-and-play accessible platformer that has such a high entertainment value it will make you smile from ear-to-ear from beginning to end. I have not had this much pure fun from a videogame in a long time. After being bitch-slapped awake from the snooze of […]
Microsoft has just announced the two free Games for Gold for September 2013. Magic the Gathering 2013 normally sells for $9.99 and will be available Sunday September 1, 2013 through September 15, 2013 for free to Xbox Live Gold members. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas is normally a $20 download but will be free […]
This week, Gillman and I sit down for a good old fashioned game of Castlevania, even though the game isn’t that old and the presentation is pretty much done in a new style. Join us and let us know what you think! Watch live video from varms on TwitchTV You can check out my full written review of […]
I Used to be an Adventurer, then I Took A Bullet To the Knee – The Heavy Fire series has been Teyon’s bread and butter franchise over the last couple years, releasing ports and sequels on PC, Wii, 360, PS3 and now on 3DS. With a simple premise of shoot anything that moves, Black Arms […]
It’s for Birds – Starting off on the mobile environment then evolving to anything with a screen, the Angry Birds phenomenon will continue to grow as long as there is a reason for these feathered fowl to keep suicide bombing defenseless farm animals. It really is only a matter of time before the garage door […]
AquaPazza is a dream matchup that puts the characters from developer AquaPlus’ previous titles, including Tears to Tiara, ToHeart and Utawarerumono, in a no-holds-barred fighting game. With a cast of 13 playable characters and 13 partners to choose from, and an additional hidden character, AquaPazza uses flashy combos, partner attacks, and deadly chains to keep […]
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