Giancarlo Saldana, Author at Blast

PAX East 2018: Genesis Alpha One Hands-on

April 10, 2018

If you like sci-fi games, farming simulators, roguelikes, and first person shooters, chances are you will love Genesis Alpha One. Developed by Radiation Blue, this ambitious title blends the best of all these g...

PAX East 2018 in Pictures

Giancarlo Saldana

April 9, 2018

Video Games

PAX East 2018 was four days filled with panels, cosplayers, and oh so many video games to play. See below for some of the photos we captured of the exhibition hall featuring great games, companies, and fans tha...

PAX East 2018: Rend preview

Giancarlo Saldana

April 8, 2018

Previews, Video Games

One of the biggest titles we go to see at PAX East wasn’t one we were able to play but simply a game that we watched in action. Developed by Frostkeep Studios, Rend is an upcoming survival game that combines co...

PAX East 2018: The Gardens Between Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 8, 2018

Previews, Video Games

A game about the flow of time and memories, the Gardens Between is an evocative puzzler that is sure to draw you in as soon as you pick up the controller. Not only does it feature unique controls, but its detai...

PAX East 2018: Hyper Jam Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 7, 2018

Previews, Video Games

Hyper Jam caught our eyes at PAX East as it stood out as one of the many multiplayer games we just wanted to keep playing. Developed by Bit Dragon, this stylish twin-stick arena brawler pits two to four players...

PAX East 2018: Horizon Chase Turbo Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 7, 2018

Previews, Video Games

Regarded by many as one of the best racing games on mobile devices, Horizon Chase took fans around the world with its retro-inspired visuals, soundtrack, and simple controls that were reminiscent of arcade game...

PAX East 2018: Planet Alpha Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 7, 2018

Previews, Video Games

Planet Alpha is a beautiful platformer that takes place on a mysterious alien planet. The demo we played at PAX East didn’t present a story or any clues as to what we were in for, but the experience was one tha...

PAX East 2018: Antigraviator Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 6, 2018

Previews, Video Games

Fans of breakneck speeds are sure to enjoy Antigraviator, Cybernetic Walrus’s sleek futuristic racer gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “pretty fast”. In fact, the developers did away with a speed cap mean...

PAX East 2018: Joggernauts Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 6, 2018

Previews, Video Games

Unlike most party games where friends go head to head to see who comes out on top, Space Mace’s Joggernauts puts teamwork at the forefront of survival. We found this out the hard way when we went hands-on with ...

PAX East 2018: Guacamelee! 2 Hands-on

Giancarlo Saldana

April 5, 2018

Previews, Video Games

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Drinkbox's Mexican-inspired Metroidvania goodness returns in Guacamelee! 2 and brings with it even more characters, colorful settings, and, yes, chickens! We had a chance to try out a demo of the game at PAX Ea...

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HyperX Cloud Stinger review

Giancarlo Saldana

April 3, 2018

Audio/Video, Tech Reviews

If you are looking for a headset that won’t break the bank but still offers you solid performance for any of your gaming or music listening needs, the HyperX Cloud Stinger has you covered. An entry-level model ...

Best iOS Games 2/15/18

Giancarlo Saldana

February 15, 2018

Gaming News, Mobile Games

Cats, first love, and some puzzle cubes are all part of this week's batch of mobile gems. Look below for our pick of the best titles you should download. Death Squared ($6.99) Whether you play it ...

Best iOS Games 2/8/18

Giancarlo Saldana

February 8, 2018

Mobile Games, Video Games

Blobs, cats, and Chocobos await you in this week's batch of mobile games. Here's our pick for the best of this week! Dandara ($14.99) Dandara pays homage to Metroidvania games of the past but it d...

Best iOS Games 2/1/18

Giancarlo Saldana

February 1, 2018

Gaming News, Mobile Games

Getaway cars, adorable alien puzzles, and Final Fantasy foes all make an appearance in this week's batch of mobile games. Here are our picks for this week's best. Ayo: A Rain Tale ($2.99) Follow a...

Best iOS Games 1/25/18

Giancarlo Saldana

January 25, 2018

Gaming News, Mobile Games

Impressive puzzle boxes, a turn-based strategy game feature werewolves and goblins, and a comedic journey through renaissance Europe await you in this week's batch of mobile games. Take a look at our picks for ...

Best iOS Games 1/18/18

Giancarlo Saldana

January 18, 2018

Gaming News, Mobile Games, Video Games

From shoot-em-ups to classic cart racers, this week's batch of mobile games has something for everyone. Take a look at our top picks of games released this week. Jydge ($4.99) Jydge is a stylish t...

PAX East 2016: Cosplay Gallery

Giancarlo Saldana

April 26, 2016

Gaming News

Conventions and expos bring out the best in terms of costumes and cosplayers. Here are some that we ran into this past weekend: ...

Nintendo’s Miitomo is one quirky little app you should play

Giancarlo Saldana

March 31, 2016

Game Announcement, Gaming News, Mobile Games, Video Games

Miitomo, Nintendo’s first smartphone app, just launched today for free on iOS and Android and it’s an addictive little experience that incorporates social networking features with Nintendo’s brand of charm ...

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Fallout 4: Automatron review

Giancarlo Saldana

March 27, 2016

Computer Games, PlayStation 4, Reviews, Video Games, Xbox One

Fallout’s Automatron DLC is a robot enthusiast’s dream come true. Not only does this expansion add new robotic enemies to the Commonwealth, but it also provides you with a few quests to complete and the ability...

Nintendo unveils Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon

Giancarlo Saldana

February 26, 2016

Gaming News, Video Games

In a short and special Nintendo Direct celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, Nintendo revealed details about their upcoming entries into the franchise titled Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Little detai...

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