Halo Wars 2 – Review

by MonkeyGoose - April 23, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia I am no RTS (Real Time Strategy) expert. Of all video game genres, only MOBA’s (Multiplayer Online Battle Area) have been played less than RTS. That being said, my love of the Haloverse had me extremely interested in the original Halo Wars, for which I have professed

Gems of Gaming: STRANDED DEEP

by Frank Memmesheimer - January 16, 2017April 10, 2017

Article by: Frank Memmesheimer Gems of Gaming: STRANDED DEEP This series explores video games that stand out from the masses, yet did not receive the attention they deserve. Be it their unique or timeless gameplay, their love for detailed graphics, or an inventive approach to storytelling – whatever sets these games apart

Top 10 Games of 2016 According to Us

by MonkeyGoose - January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia I’d like to take you on a trip down memory lane with me, if you please... Picture it! My basement. The year was 2016 (if you get this reference you are either my contemporary or you watch way too much Lifetime TV) and I just finished setting up

RBMA Radio Series Exploring the World of Video Game Music Past and Present

by MonkeyGoose - December 1, 2016December 1, 2016

Red Bull Music Academy’s RBMA Radio Presents DIGGIN’ IN THE CARTS RBMA Radio Series Exploring the World of Video Game Music Past and Present Episode 6 Premieres Today, Thursday, November 10 at 7pm EST Features The Ultra-Iconic Music Of Nintendo, The Hugely Influential Group Yellow Magic Orchestra And The Japanese Composer Qrion http://win.gs/DITCS16 Diggin’ in the

GEARS OF WAR 4 – REVIEW

by James Kidd - October 10, 2016

Article by: James Kidd “We’re back, everyone,” says a reporter to the player upon starting up Gears of War 4’s singleplayer campaign. Is it a tad on the nose? Absolutely, but this isn’t exactly the most subtle game franchise here, so -- despite the cheesiness -- it’s kind of fitting. With

Top 5 Games of 2016: Mid Year Extravaganza!

by Brian Toglia - August 11, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia So I was thinking, “By the time the end of the year rolls around, some of my Top 5 Games of 2016 will have changed from the ones that are my current favorites”. I then continued my thought and said to myself, “Wouldn't a mid year Top

Inside (Xbox One) – Review

by Brian Toglia - July 3, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia “OH MAN! What did I just play?" That was my reaction after completing this gorgeous, thrilling, mysterious, horrific, perfectly paced, smart as hell game. Inside, developer Play Dead’s follow up to their 2011 breakout hit Limbo, left me puzzled and wanting more, but in the best possible

E3 2016 Round Up: The Biggest Hits, Misses, and Things to Look Out For

by James Kidd - June 21, 2016June 21, 2016

Article by: James Kidd Another E3 has finished up, and with that, much of the marketing blitzes by the big game publishers for next year. However, with all the conferences happening and news dropped, it is understandably hard to catch everything, much less remember it. If you are one of the

OVERWATCH – REVIEW

by James Kidd - May 27, 2016May 28, 2016

Article by: James Kidd Over the past few years, it’s (unfortunately) become pretty easy to notice that Blizzard has been struggling to a degree after their buyout by game publisher Activision in 2008. They aren’t necessarily in financial trouble, as the company could easily make its living off the money that

DOOM REVIEW (2016)

by Brian Toglia - May 19, 2016May 20, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia Rated “M” for Mother Fu****! or Just another day in hell... Bloody, visceral, chunky, bombastic, an out-of-control freight train. These are some of the words (and one phrase) that come to mind immediately when I think of the new incarnation of DOOM. Nothing is friendly in the game,