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Syberia is a decade-old PC point-and-click game that hit well on PC for it's engaging storyline. It has since spawned a second game in the series, and a third reportedly comes out next year. Potentially to increase knowledge of the series in time for the new release, Syberia has been ported to the PlayStation 3, giving a new user base a chance to experience this unique adventure.
Read MoreLately, inkle has been putting out some quality "games" for mobile platforms, playing a digital edition of the oldschool Choose Your Own Adventure books. With the highly acclaimed Sorcery series and 80 Days under their belt, they take a shot at the swashbuckling high seas with Down Among the Dead Men. Is this matey worth the doubloons to have 'er be a crew hand on your ship, or should they be walking the plank? Click in for a review.
Read MoreStealth Inc sneaks away from the consoles that the original game was on for the Wii U exclusive sequel. Stealth Inc 2 steals a few classic gameplay styles from oldschool NES games, landing in the Metroidvania template. Is it worth it for a fan of the original to slip their way into the Wii U camp? Ryan Johnson of The Gamer's Lounge weighs in.
Read MoreAs a goblin whose sharpest weapon is his scathing tongue, Styx needs to fly under the radar, much as his game has flown due to the giant marketing campaigns of AAA developers. Styx has a bag of tricks worth opening up, and fans of traditional hardcore gameplay will be pleasantly surprised.
Read MoreA few months ago, I got a copy of the original I've Got to Run for the Wii U to review. While I didn't see much in terms of overall excitement, it became a recommended purchase due to the overall cheap price and the fact that it hooked my son more than Mario Kart 8 for a while. The game's "Complete Edition" now heads to the Wii U's handheld sibling, albeit at a higher price point. It it worth your time to hop along the kitchen counters again?
Read MoreProfessor Layton and Phoenix Wright team up in the long-awaited crossover. Harkening back to their classic styles that made them famous, with Maya Fey returning and the slightly older Luke Triton, the game is oozing with fanservice. Click in to see if we object with the presented evidence, or if the puzzling mix has a viable solution.
Read MoreThe Swapper is a recent release via Curve Studios that twists a Metroidvania game style around a Portal-esque puzzle mechanic and plot. Click in to read more about this intriguing title.
Read MoreHolmes steps out of the shadows to deliver a new spin on the series and classic character. Do we deduce that it is a quality title, or is it elementary that this should be avoided? Read in to find out.
Read MoreI've been around strategy games long enough to have dreamed of a game similar to Anomaly. Tower Defense have often disappointed me: in the end, you're fortifying yourself in one spot to hope that nobody can get through your defenses. 11 bit studio's change up to a "Tower Offense" has taken the genre by storm, and now Anomaly 2 makes it's way onto the PlayStation 4.
Read MoreFarming Simulator has been making waves all across the web for a while. PC enthusiasts have been dubstepping replays for ages, but the title hit the 3DS recently, and has received a price drop on Amazon. Should you pick this up, or wait for the inevitable Farming Sim 15? Click in to find out.
Read MoreCurve Studios is one of my favorite publishing groups. They have a way of finding great talent to make a fun game. I jumped at the chance to review Mousecraft sight unseen, because Curve has never steered me wrong. I wasn't fully aware of what I was getting myself into, though.
Read MoreI've Got To Run! by 4 Corner Games is a 2D endless runner that was released this past week exclusively on the Wii U eShop. This is the first release from the one-woman development team so how did it turn out?
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Squids: Odyssey is now available in the eShop for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS. Fans of the iOS games will find a
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Titan Attacks! is looking to Invade your Space!
Read MoreWhen the PR Company behind Girl’s Fashion Shoot first sent the press release regarding the title, I was intrigued. After all, who better to review this title than a 33 year old man with two young boys? All joking aside, it was interesting because I figured I could give a different view to it. After all, most PR companies are followed by people who like their usual product, so a positive review is all but guaranteed most of the time. If anyone
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