January 22, 2010 by Roger Gude  
Filed under Chibi Gamer

It’s hard to exploit a sport that requires both the body and the mind.  Athletes try steroids and rig the game, but hopefully, and I can’t verify this, the officials on the inside find and prevent further use and even expel them from their respected sports with justice.  A video game is a bit trickier.  [...]

June 11, 2009 by John M. Guilfoil  
Filed under E3 2009, Gaming, Previews, The Magazine

Syphon Filter creator talks about his latest project.

March 23, 2009 by Ben Lindbergh  
Filed under PlayStation 3, Reviews

Speak loudly and carry a big gun on this funny-but-flawed trip through videogame history.

February 9, 2009 by Ben Lindbergh  
Filed under Game Demos, Gaming, Previews

War is hell, and Halo 3 is heaven, but where does Halo Wars stand? Read our hands-on impressions of the demo to decide.

January 2, 2009 by Marc Normandin  
Filed under DS, Reviews, The Magazine

If you were on the fence about whether or not Metal Slug 7 was worth it, ask yourself: How great is it to be able to carry a Metal Slug worthy of the series’ name with you anywhere you go, with the ability to blast through well-designed levels and enemies whenever you get the urge?

Bullets cost money.

September 9, 2008 by Blast Magazine Newsroom  
Filed under Features

Ignition Entertainment
SNK Playmore
Shoot-’Em Up
November 18
Ignition Entertainment sent us the latest screens and the new trailer for Metal Slug 7, a new guns-blazing scrolling shooter coming out in November for Nintendo DS.
The gameplay in 7 should be familiar to fans of the series and the shoot-’em up genre. You move around and blast the heck out [...]

In 1992, Epic MegaGames released this almost forgettable little EGA game called Overkill. You, the pilot, are tasked with destroying all the evil alien forces that captured six otherwise peaceful planets, enslaving the populations along the way. Destroy them.

One of two Blast reviews of the Eidos action title. This is the negative one, from a reviewer who found serious flaws in the game.

One of two Blast reviews of the Eidos action title. This is the positive one, from a reviewer who loved the game, as many people did.