The FIFA franchise by EA has been around since the 16-bit console era. The series evolved over the years as console technology made the transition from antiquated 16-bit hardware to 3D capable 32-bit machines. Panasonic's 3DO console - while a financial failure for many reasons - was the first console system where games like FIFA could shine with advanced graphics, realistic ball physics and impro... more.

For those who know me well enough -- and even those who don't -- know just how much I enjoy a good puzzler, especially if it's one that's unlike any other I've ever played before. And this is exactly where Ty Taylor and Mario Castaneda's creative creation, "The Bridge" comes in.  Just when I started thinking to myself just how different could this game possibly be, I quickly changed my tune the v... more.

A-MEN 2 by developer blooper team is an oddity in that it embodies the fundamental gameplay mechanics found in retro classics such as Lemmings and The Lost Vikings. Gamers old enough to remember these 16-bit classics will recall how both games paved the way for team-style gameplay that required quick thinking and the use of multiple characters to survive. A-MEN 2 is based on a similar concept, ... more.

The Dark Eye: Demonicon  takes you back to the dark, gritty universe of The Dark Eye. It plunges you into a foreboding tale where every decision you make has a major impact on the world and the people around you. You are given full control over every conversation, allowing you to shape your own destiny anyway you see fit. Demonicon is built around a morality system where the more evil deeds... more.

Team 17's adorable worm soldiers have returned to the PS Vita to continue their unique brand of warfare. With an extensive single-player campaign that contains 47 missions and 25 puzzles to complete, Worms Revolution Extreme provides a robust gameplay experience that far exceeds its Playstation 3 predecessor. The game starts with an eight level tutorial that introduces the player to the control... more.

Renya Kagurazaka is a shy high school student who is down on his luck. While buying ingredients for dinner, he acquires a lottery ticket to a kiosk in the mall. Renya has reservations about the lottery since he's never won anything, but his curiosity gets the best of him. Lilliel Saotome, the young girl who operates the lottery kiosk, convinces Renya to spend his ticket for a chance at spinning th... more.

What would you get if you were to combine Diablo with a MOBA-style game? You would end up with Forced by developer BetaDwarf. Forced comes with both offline and online campaigns, but be forewarned -  the game relies on co-op gameplay and requires additional teammates to complete. It’s possible to complete the single-player campaign without assistance, but not without being frustrated. Since ... more.

The Fighting Fantasy series has been around since the early 1980's. People old enough to remember this era will most likely remember these books, their authors and how they revolutionized paperback D&D gaming. Australian developer Tin Man Games remembers them quite well, and has revived The Fighting Fantasy series as digital interactive books on both tablets and smartphone devices. The Gameboo... more.

For someone such as myself who really appreciates a good nod to throwback classics from the days of yore, naturally I was mighty excited to sink my gaming claws into the 360 version of "Painkiller: Hell & Damnation" by The Farm 51 and Nordic Games GmbH. And I'll tell you - what an action-packed thrill ride thriller this title turned out to be. P: H&D is actually based on the first "Pain... more.

For someone such as myself who really appreciates a good nod to throwback classics from the days of yore, naturally I was mighty excited to sink my gaming claws into the 360 version of "Painkiller: Hell & Damnation" by The Farm 51 and Nordic Games GmbH. And I'll tell you - what an action-packed thrill ride thriller this title turned out to be. P: H&D is actually based on the first "Painki... more.