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Farming Simulator is back for another season, and the 2015 edition brings a fresh coat of paint along with the same depth of previous titles. If you've still got last year's edition, you may not need to jump in on this year, but the updated graphics and a few improvements in gameplay could draw your attention anyways.
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Technobabylon is a recently released cyberpunk point'n'click adventure that looks at what could happen if the convenience of the Internet became easier to handle than the real world. In a future where cyber crimes can reach mind invasion and even murder, the gripping storyline will keep you following along through to the end. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge was able to give it a test drive, and brings you his opinions.
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Developer Puppygames shows it's love for classic arcade twitch game play. Much like Titan Attacks before it, Ultratron is a throwback to a classic, this time Robotron. in an ultimate quest for a "kill-em-all" level of revenge, you blast away at aliens until one succumbs to the other. The retro feel of the graphics pull you back to the time when you just needed that one more quarter.
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Armadillo Gold Rush is a title people with older feature phones may recognize. It's been given a new coat of paint and brought up to modern touchscreen devices. Will this mobile classic stand up to today's glut of mobile options? Ryan at The Gamer's Lounge looks into this for you.
Read MoreIn Episode 3 of the original Evolution of a Gamer series, Ryan teaches his son how to overcome some difficult boss enemies, whilst learning the parental skill of building encouragement and confidence in his young gamer son.
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It's a bit of an odd time for a medieval-style RPG to come out, what with that one big title making waves everywhere. But, release dates are release dates, and it is time for ArcaniA: The Complete Tale. A budget priced port of a last gen title complete with it's expansion, ArcaniA delivers a different taste of RPG that may seem familiar to fans of a certain PS2 series.
Read MoreRebooting his 2010 Evolution of a Gamer series for a new crew of readers at the Gamer's Lounge, Ryan pulls up the second in his archive of articles where he teaches his son about gaming, and learns something about life in the process. Here, Ryan learns a valuable lesson in trust when his son figures out how to save data on his DS.
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Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure has been on American shores before some eight years ago. Recently, it made it's way to PC digital platforms. The quirky art style and dedication to the core of an action RPG allow for some lighthearted fun to be had by all. A spunky heroine with a unique weapon fights mysterious phantoms to save a friendly monster town. You know the drill: click in to see if this game is worth your time.
Read MoreBack when I wrote for a site that is no longer with us, I wrote this series, Evolution of a Gamer. With the site now defunct, it has disappeared from the internet. This was one of my favorite series of articles to write, where I teach my kids about video games and learn a little bit about real life myself in the process. I've decided to resurrect the series, because I've still had plenty of life lessons with my kids, but want new readers to be able to catch up. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting the previous articles to get you up to speed. Without further ado, here's Episode 1, from way back in 2010! We'll catch up soon.
Read MoreSteve Jackson's classic book series heads to Chapter 3. Sorcery is a series of apps based on classic works by Steve Jackson in the vein of the Choose Your Own Adventure series, but with more choice and a definite RPG flair. The improvements in gameplay definitely warrant your attention, but is it too late to jump in for newcomers? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge gives you the rundown.
Read MoreWhile PS and Xbox owners are grinding with OlliOlli2, Nintendo owners can't go wrong with a buy-one-get-one-free deal going on for the original OlliOlli, giving you both the 3DS and Wii U editions of the game when you purchase one of them. The series is steady enough that you can get plenty of fun out of the original if this is your first chance at playing the games, but which console will be your favorite? Ryan Johnson from The Gamers Lounge got to review both editions, and gives you his opinion of which Nintendo console should be your go-to for this twitch skateboarding game.
Read MoreLa-Mulana EX, a new release of a ten-year old game, itself a harkening back to games of old, has been released on the PS Vita. Given the old school difficulty, some may love it, whilst the classic gameplay may be deemed ancient by other's standards. Click in to see if it's worth your time.
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SuperFans rejoice! Your beloved game has returned! In an exclusive interview with The Goofer's Lounge, Reggie Fils-Aime sits down and discusses Nintendo's plan to jump into the "what's old is new" fray even further than before.
Read MoreShiftlings is a new digital game that places you in charge of a couple of aliens tasked with fixing things. Little do they know that they are the stars of a highly popular TV show, and a happy accident with a bottle of cola results in a strangely comedic play mechanic that has you (with a friend, if you desire) to think your way from Point A to Point B.
Read MoreFrenchy Bird: Flappy Bird in France. Is it a clone, or a tribute? As a budget title for the Wii U at a mere $1.99, it may be worth your while if you've ever been curious as to what the big deal was with Flappy Bird. It may even improve on the formula, making it something to actually boot up more than the one time. Read in for a full review.
Read MoreFamily Tennis SP is a budget title tennis game for the Wii U that makes me feel like the motion control phase never happened. Like Wii Tennis without the motion control, it provides a fun, if simplistic experience best suited to those up for a challenge.
Read MoreTitan Attacks received a glowing review when it came through The Gamer's Lounge for the full Sony cross-buy situation. Now, it finds a home on the 3DS. Does the twitch gameplay and fast action make for a fun 3DS title? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge found a few flaws in this version, but that's not to say it's without any merit.
Read MoreDying Light takes a genre--zombie apocalypse--and turns it on it's head. Much like the duality of the day/night cycle, the game manages to take a stagnant genre and inject it with new by simply harkening back to the old. By borrowing from several modern classics outside of it's own genre, Dying Light manages to bring together a fun game. While not without it's faults, Dying Light will have you feeling the classic terror of survival horror as you pray for sunup.
Read MoreCitizens of Earth! The Vice President of the Earth needs your help! A quirky new RPG that honors classic gameplay tropes from games like Earthbound and Pokemon has just arisen. Instead of the stereotypical grizzled war heroes, you control a VP who doesn't want to get his hands dirty, so he enlists the general populace who use their own talents to take down evil.
Read MoreCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker originally didn't seem like a worthy purchase. It seemed like a "been there, done that" feeling with it merely being an expansion of bonus levels from Mario 3D World, but a little digging and you'll find yet another gem for the Nintendo crown.
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