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4.8

Gears of War 4 Review: Family Ties

October 10, 2016

Gears of War 4 won’t surprise anyone. It relies heavily on the established formula that the original trilogy perfected in the last console generation. No, Microsoft and The Coalition haven’t reinvented the whe...

4.8

Forza Horizon 3 review: On the Road Again

Joe Sinicki

September 26, 2016

Much like it’s predecessors, Forza Horizon 3 is not a racing game. Sure, there are cars and you’ll benefit from placing first in the occasional competition but Playground Games latest is firmly in the simulatio...

4.5

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided review – Bells and Whistles

Joe Sinicki

August 20, 2016

A lot has changed in the sixteen years since the Deus Ex made it’s debut. Games like Metal Gear Solid and Dishonored have taken the idea of player choice and stealth to new heights and it’s becoming even harder...

You should really experience Playdead’s Inside

Joe Sinicki

July 10, 2016

Much like with Limbo before it, Playdead has crafted what can only be considered a modern classic. It’s emotional, remarkably smart and will stick with you long after the credits have rolled.

4.0

Sorcery Part III Review: The Hunt for the Seven Snakes

Ivan Favelevic

May 6, 2016

"Steve Jackson's Sorcery Part 3" mixes time travel in an open world to bring an unprecedented level of creativity to the franchise.

4.5

‘Offworld Trading Company’ Review: Market Capitalization

Ivan Favelevic

April 28, 2016

Through ingenious design, straight forward gameplay and deep mechanics "Offworld Trading Company" nails the art of the corporate takeover.

2.8

Ashes of the Singularity Review: Transhumanist divide

Ivan Favelevic

April 12, 2016

"Ashes of the Singularity" might attract some RTS purists, but it's an exercise in patience rather than a thrilling strategic experience.

3.3

‘Forced Showdown’ Review: Melting Pot

Ivan Favelevic

April 7, 2016

Forced Showdown is a weird mix of genres that works surprisingly well despite a notable lack of depth in everything it tries to do.

4.5

Dark Souls III Review: Scars

Joe Sinicki

April 4, 2016

Whenever I think of Dark Souls, I think of the scene in Jaws where the crew are sitting around the table comparing scars. They’re talking about the scars that serve as souvenirs from each of their greatest batt...

3.8

‘Epistory’ Review: Unpack Your Adjectives

Ivan Favelevic

April 2, 2016

By creating a unique world with an insightful plot, "Epistory" succeeds in making typing a narrative tool rather than a overbearing gimmick.

2.7

‘Adr1ft’ Review: I’m Floating in a Most Peculiar Way

Ivan Favelevic

March 28, 2016

"Adr1ft" is a gorgeous outer space experience that suffers from a weak plot and tedious, repetitive gameplay.

4.0

Fallout 4: Automatron review

Giancarlo Saldana

March 27, 2016

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...

3.5

Spacejacked Review: Maintenance Crew

Ivan Favelevic

March 26, 2016

"Spacejacked" is an ingenious 16-bit arcade tower defense game that couples frantic action with strategic planning.

4.7

SUPERHOT Review: The Last Action Hero

Ivan Favelevic

February 25, 2016

SUPERHOT oozes originality and style in a very short package.

4.5

‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ PC Review: Survival of the Fittest

Ivan Favelevic

January 29, 2016

The second outing in Tomb Raider's gritty reboot is a triumphant return to form for the iconic 90's heroine.

4.8

“Homeworld Deserts of Kharak” Review: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Ivan Favelevic

January 22, 2016

Near the turn of the century, the two "Homeworld" games came out and broke the mold on strategy gaming. While most RTS's at the time focused on letting you build a civilization from the ground up, "Homeworld" s...

The Best of the Boston Festival of Indie Games 2015

Draken DuBose

September 15, 2015

The Boston Festival of Indie Games was held last Saturday, and I somehow managed to check out every single video game there, warts and all. Here are a few of the indie games that left great impressions, and tha...

PAX Prime: Clandestine Preview

Louis Schuler

September 4, 2015

There were many great games showcased at PAX Prime this past weekend in Seattle, Washington. Because of these games, from the highly anticipated “Halo 5: Guardians, to “Street Fighter 5”, “Tearaway”, “Assass...

Gamer Louis: The Rise of Graphic Adventure Games

Louis Schuler

August 28, 2015

Gamer Louis is a weekly Blast column written by Louis Schuler. It cover all types of video game news and opinions. Louis will be taking a break after this column, but he'll be back! We live in an e...

Gamer Louis: The Downfall of World of Warcraft

Louis Schuler

August 20, 2015

Gamer Louis is a weekly Blast column written by Louis Schuler. It cover all types of video game news and opinions. “World of Warcraft” (“WoW”), one of the most renowned MMORPGs of its time, has und...