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A Small But Important Update On The New Tomb Raider

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 08:16
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Details may have been scarce since the game was unveiled and shown behind closed doors at E3 last year, but things are progressing well with the new Tomb Raider reboot. In fact things at Crystal Dynamics have been going so smoothly that it has been revealed that Tomb Raider has now reached the all-important Alpha stage which could mean we’ll see Lara Croft return sooner rather than later.

Why You Should Care: Kane and Lynch: Dead Men

Submitted by Casey White on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 16:28
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You know what? I’m really quite starting to enjoy this little segment. It might have been conceived on a whim, but it’s turning out to be a rather good little soap-box that allows me to vent my heart-felt opinions on some games that I’m personally invested in. And now that I’ve pretty much exhausted (for the time being) the bulk of my up-and-coming loves of the gaming industry, it seems an opportune moment to exercise some demons of gaming past. 

Want A Free Bionic Arm From Deus Ex: Human Revolution?

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 07:05
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This isn’t really breaking news per say as it more or so falls in line with how cool certain contests can be yet at the same time being wholly ridiculous.  In an attempt to further hype up Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which is coming out in August, Square Enix is throwing one of those fancy video game contests that have been present since the SNES days.  Like Deus Ex itself, the contest Square Enix is throwing is rather impressive and is far from being normal, mainly because you have the chance to win a bionic arm.

Legacy of Kain Could Be Making A Much Awaited Return

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 05/21/2011 - 14:51
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There are quite a few franchises that gamers really want to come back in some form.  Over the years we’ve seen franchises come and go and even popular ones such as Onimusha have vanished to the ether despite selling millions of units and gaining a wide fanbase across the globe.  One such franchise that has a massive cult following, both amongst gamers and developers is the Blood Omen/Legacy of Kain series. 

A Small Update On The Upcoming Tomb Raider Film

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 12:40
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Hey, you remember the recent news that broke concerning yet another film adaptation of the Tomb Raider franchise? Well it appears that some actual headway has been made in the projects as writers Hawk Ostby (best name ever) and Mark Fergus have been attached to write the film. Normally news like this either wouldn’t be that big or it would just be greeted as bad news due to the background of the writers in question.

A Blurry Screenshot of Thief 4 Emerges, But At Least It's Something

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 02/26/2011 - 12:12
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I may be excited for it, but amidst all the other games being released or announced, I kind of forgot that Square Enix was still making Thief 4.  Unlike other games whose development has about fifteen different layers of subterfuge to it, Thief 4 was indeed announced publicly to be in development, though not a single peep has been said about it.  The lack of immediate publicity and or details for Thief 4 can likely be stemmed from how Eidos Montreal is handling the project and as we all know they’re busy finishing up the possible GOTY candidate that is Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Legacy of Kain/Blood Omen 3 Concept Art Shows Us The Game We Never Got

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 02/15/2011 - 08:55
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Amongst the games that rightfully deserve a new installment on the HD systems, the Blood Omen/Legacy of Kain series is definitely one that should grace us with its presence once more.  For gamers who sadly didn’t experience the Blood Omen or LoK games for the PS1 and PS2, the series revolved around a battle between vampire factions and the remnants of humanity that existed in an ancient gothic/medieval setting.  The Blood Omen/LoK series gained popularity amongst gamers thanks to its complex story that interwove plots that at times spanned entire centuries, which occasionally made

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 21:53
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Overall Feeling: 

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a game that takes no prisoners on all fronts. Featuring a hard-edged story that is acted wonderfully, the game may not take the gameplay risks or feature the improvements one would hope for but it’s still a blast to play. Aside from a lack of variety in the campaign mode and a few issues concerning the amount of action, K&L2 is an exceptional action game whose originality and implementation of special camera effects should be applauded.

The Pros: 

The story is tight and the acting is beyond amazing. While the levels may not be filled with original set-pieces, the tension is still high which makes for entertaining battles. Shanghai is recreated with an insane amount of detail which really sets the tone for the game. The post-processing camera effects add a lot of character to the game and are really cool. All the online modes are fun to play despite the small learning curve.

The Cons: 

Most of the missions follow the same structure which gets a tad boring eventually. Enemies at times take too many bullets to take down and have slightly stiff animations. Game is short and can be completed rather fast when playing with a buddy.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

When it comes to most video game sequels, we often expect a small gradual improvement.  Most of the time developers and publishers feel no need to reinvent things drastically since they already have a proven formula.  This often leads to games that merely feel like 1.5 versions instead of a proper sequel that actually moves things forward in every department.  There are of course games that are exceptions to that rule such as Uncharted 2 which take the core formula but amp it up to such an incredible level that it feels like you’re experiencing the franchise for the first tim

First look at Downfall, yet another cancelled game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 03:41
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I guess this is the week to reveal cancelled projects since we have a look at yet another game that was given the boot.  This time the game comes to us via Lara Croft developer Crystal Dynamics and of course the game was a new IP. Oh my god, a new IP was cancelled in favor of the developer working on an established franchise!?!? The injustice in the video game industry continues!

An update on the next Tomb Raider game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 07:13
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Who would’ve thought a new Tomb Raider game would be released next winter? Well I’m sure we’re all going to be surprised (not really) since a new installment of the immensely popular Tomb Raider series is set to drop next year.  The news comes via Eurogamer who reports that developer Crystal Dynamics is now toiling away at Lara Croft’s next adventure.

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