This summer, we got the first in a line of fantasy franchised Legos. The Lord of the Rings themed Legos are not quite making the splash that the Star Wars sets did, but it has certainly opened the doors for more fantasy franchises to make their way onto the toy shelves. Lego has long been…
There was no doubt that Assassin’s Creed III took center stage when Ubisoft gave away their presentation at the E3 Expo last month. However, the industry was also proud to announce a companion piece to the franchise that would be enjoyed exclusively by PlayStation Vita players, namely Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation. What comes as a…
From his role as the young Erik Lensherr or better known as Magneto in X-Men: First Class (2011) to the mechanized David in our recent sci-fi blockbuster Prometheus (2012), multi-talented Michael Fassbender is now acknowledging his allegiance to the gaming industry by co-producing and starring in the big-screen adaptation of Ubisoft’s brainchild, Assassin’s Creed. Now,…
If like me, you find great entertainment from all the adventures Batman and his band of allies embark on, whether that’s enjoying the comic books, films or TV series. You would be foolish enough, for Simpsons Nelson, to go “HA HA” if you haven’t already played Arkham City. The action packed, award winning sequel to…
With E3 now in the bag, we begin our countdown to some of the most anticipated games that are due for release right around the corner. Big shots such as Halo 4, Dead Space 3, and Assassin’s Creed III go without saying, but what about the other ‘underdogs’? Sony’s conference blew audiences away with…
Assassin’s Creed fans, rejoice! Ubisoft has finally pulled up the curtains to unveil the AC III Limited Edition for North America, crafted especially for PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers. If you have seen the collectors editions made exclusively for Europe, you will probably be thinking damn, that’s an even better deal. Nevertheless, we may not…
When Blizzard decided to take the in-game gold Auction House to the next level that involves the green in your wallet, it came as no surprise that such an experiment would be the center of attention. It has been almost a decade since illegal black market sellers have made a living by trading virtual gear…
Heroclix is celebrating its tenth year in operation this summer. With a short hiatus followed by a change in ownership, the Wizkids game has seen some rough days. But thanks to the merger with NECA and expansion onto the web via Icarus Studios, Heroclix has become a mainstay in tabletop miniatures games. Heroclix is played…
Fans of darker, grittier Star Wars rejoice! Lucasarts aims to please with its recently announced new Star Wars game, Star Wars 1313. Set on the republic capital of Coruscant, players will take on the role of a yet unnamed bounty hunter as he delves into the seedy underbelly of the massive city planet to hunt…
1. Halo: Energy Sword Over seven years have passed, but I still remember the day when I stepped into the shoes of the Arbiter in Halo 2 and lunged towards enemies that resulted in instant kills. First thought: HECK YEAH. Not only was it effective in campaign (especially against the Flood), wielding the sword…
Soulcalibur V is the latest in the ever popular SoulCalibur series, released in early 2012. It is set about 16 years after the previous game, and the cursed sword Soul Edge has returned. As a fighting game, SoulCalibur V lives up to its predecessors. Its battle system is well crafted and fun to play. There…
Mansions of Madness was made by Fantasy Flight Games and was released in 2011. It is a game for 2-5 players, though the more players, the better. One player takes the role of the Dungeon Master, and the other players are investigators. The Dungeon Master will need to take some time to prepare one of…
