Two years ago, Batman: Arkham Asylum redefined superhero games, licensed games, and even action games. We haven’t seen anyone attempt to recreate what Arkham Asylum did and pull it off as successfully. Thankfully, a new Batman game is here to bring us back into the bone-breaking world of the Dark Knight, complete with a new open-world and a bag full of new tricks. READ MORE
While we may never see another true Marble Madness game again, we do have a few alternatives that might satisfy fans of that ball-rolling arcade classic. Not into monkeys in plastic balls? No problem! Mercury Hg is here to help. It’s a downloadable sequel to the Mercury Meltdown series, and it expands on the formula while still managing to keep the core concepts feeling fresh. READ MORE
Games these days are often compared to feature length films in terms of writing and presentation. Unlike movies, games have more components beyond mere storytelling quirks; they are interactive, allowing for the story to become more in-depth and personal. None of this is new, though. We all know about how games and films can compare and just why the constant comparisons are, quite frankly, completely off base.
Where the two do compare is how the creators intend on grabbing hold of an audience. READ MORE
BloodRayne: Betrayal is Majesco’s attempt to bring back the forgotten BloodRayne franchise is an unexpected way. The series was never exactly beloved, so giving well-respected developer WayForward a chance to bring it back was a smart move. While some people may not be interested due to the series’ checkered past, don’t let this one slip past your radar. READ MORE
The original DeathSpank had a lot of promise and, for the most part, it delivered with some solid writing, nice variety, and some real promise in what could be a big franchise for Hothead Games. Fast forward about a year later and we have The Baconing, the third entry in this fairly successful series. Unlike the original, this game focuses mostly on combat and nothing more, presenting us with a sequel that leaves a lot to be desired. READ MORE
