Sonic Superstars Preview
There's a certain thrill that comes from classic 2D Sonic games when you're in the groove. Spin dashing up a ramp, going through loops, effortlessly bouncing between springboards -- Sonic is at his…
June 11, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Like a Dragon: Ishin! Preview - Samurai and Shenanigans
Like a Dragon: Ishin! is one of the Yakuza franchise’s lesser-known titles in the West, but the translation of “Ishin” to “Restoration Extreme” is now more fitting than ever, considering this…
January 27, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Humankind Gets Cultural in Course of Human History
Humankind certainly has a lot on its table. After all, trying to cover the course of known human history in the span of just one game is no easy feat, but after attending attend a media event that…
June 1, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Feels More Like A Repackage Than A Real Sequel
Peanut butter and jelly. Milk and Oreo’s. Strawberries and cream. All things that are great when enjoyed individually - but absolutely fantastic when complemented with their pairing. Add to that list…
November 19, 2020 | 11:00 EST
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Playfully Pays Homage to JRPGs
Close your eyes and imagine a JRPG. Maybe you’re thinking of high-fantasy adventures with knights and rogues, or modern-day high schoolers that summon spirits. Whatever you’re thinking, it probably…
October 12, 2020 | 09:00 EDT
Humankind Is 4X Strategy For The Masses
4X strategy can be tough to handle for a lot of people. By their nature, these games are complex and involving. In some cases, they can even eat up days or weeks of the player's time on a single game…
June 18, 2020 | 10:00 EDT
A Total War Saga: Troy Blends Myth With Reality
Like the Iliad, the Total War series has had a long and storied tradition. A Total War Saga: TROY expects to continue that tradition with the earliest historical timeline entry in the franchise. For…
June 4, 2020 | 10:00 EDT
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Is Simple Fun
Sometimes, it's pretty obvious that a game is hard. A gritty aesthetic, overdesigned boss battles, and serious "tough guy" music are all ways to set the stage for a bruisin'. Other games are far more…
October 19, 2019 | 01:30 EDT
Mario and Sonic Ready the Starting Pistol At Tokyo 2020
When you think of returning sports franchises you have your NBA, your Madden, and your NHL. All tentpoles of what sports fans expect to play on current-gen hardware. A big part of returning sports…
October 3, 2019 | 12:55 EDT
Persona Q2 Offers Players a Ticket to Fan Service
The Persona series is no stranger to spin-off games. Since the successful release of Persona 5, we got two rhythm games and a promise of a musou-style hack-and-slash. Beyond those, Atlus released a…
May 21, 2019 | 10:30 EDT
All's Fun and Games in Valkyria Chronicles 4's Anime War
In 2008, Sega released Valkyria Chronicles. This weird PlayStation 3 exclusive caught many eyes thanks to its mixture of genres and strong art style. While the game got a pair of iffy sequels on…
September 25, 2018 | 01:20 EDT
Yakuza 6 Takes The Open World Brawler Back to Basics
Back in 2015, I got my hands on Yakuza 5. I was already living in Japan at that time, so it was delightful to see the series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu running around the streets of my city Fukuoka.…
March 8, 2018 | 09:00 EST
Total War: WARHAMMER - Norsca Impressions - Pillaging with a Viking Flair
Every time I think about Total War: WARHAMMER, two thoughts have crossed my mind. The first is, “Why didn't they just call it 'Total Warhammer'? The second is “When will I get more Norscan tribesmen…
August 8, 2017 | 01:00 EDT
E3 2017 - Sonic Mania Hands On Impressions
Sonic is back! Well, he never really left, but that's the feeling you get when seeing the public reaction to Sonic Mania. Being developed by a group of hardcore Sonic fans with years of experience…
June 14, 2017 | 06:06 EDT
Total War: Warhammer First Impressions
The Total War franchise has been continuing onward for close to two decades, and as a result, things have gotten a little too safe and comfortable. Players knew what to expect from a Total War launch…
May 26, 2016 | 09:00 EDT